VICTOR A. TADYCH Victor A. Tadych, age 95, of 2210 Markham St., Manitowoc, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, Dec. 2, 2007. He was born on May 29, 1912, in Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Cecelia (Matczynski) Tadych. On Jan. 7, 1939, he married the former Eleanore Blaszkiewicz at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on July 21, 2000. Victor and his wife worked side by side at Fairview Super Market on North 21st and Rankin streets for 30 years, until his retirement in 1970, when his son Jerry took over. Victor continued to work part-time until 1995. He was a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 710, and was one of the original board of directors of the Manitowoc County Bank. Victor was a member of the St. Mary's Young Men's Club, and a charter member of the Holy Innocents Men's Choir. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by four brothers: Ted, Felix, Henry and Stanley Tadych; and three sisters: Sophie Peashek; Frances Kohls; and Rose Beck. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. Friends may also call on Thursday morning, Dec. 6, 2007, at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Vic was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He is now happy in Heaven with the Lord, and having Christmas with his loving Eleanore. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 4, 2007 ******* Funeral services for Victor A. Tadych, age 95, of 2210 Markham St., Manitowoc, who died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, Dec. 2, 2007, will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Inadvertently omitted was a grandson (Survivor omitted for privacy). The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday (TONIGHT), Dec. 5, 2007. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. Friends may also call on Thursday morning, Dec. 6, 2007, at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 5, 2007
CAROLYN P. TATE Carolyn Persephone Tate, infant daughter of Sarah Quandt and Troy Tate of Manitowoc, died on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. In lieu of the flowers, memorials may be made to the family. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 3, 2008
ANNA TAUSCHEK From Der Nord Westen, 28 Dec. 1905: After a 2-yr. illness, Mrs. Conrad Tauschek died Fri. of consumption. She was the daughter of Mrs. Martin Meyer here and reached the age of 32. In addition to her sorrowing husband she leaves 5 children, her mother, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon from St. Boniface Church.
ARNOLD TAUSCHEK Arnold E. Tauschek, 75, of 728 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Friday at home. Funeral service will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Tauschek was born March 17, 1898, at Manitowoc, son of the late Conrad and Anna Maier Tauschek. He married Rose Drewek Sept. 28, 1922. She preceded him in death Sept. 20, 1956. He then married Ottilia Schuh Dougherty Oct. 8, 1960, at Evanston, Ill. Mr. Tauschek had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for 22 years and also by the City of Manitowoc Parks Department prior to his retirement in 1963. He was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Citizens. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 7, 1973
COLLETTA TAUSCHEK From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1906: 3-year old Colletta Tauschek died Friday morning in the home of her parents on South Main Street and was buried Sunday.
ELIZABETH TAUSCHEK MRS. TAUSCHEK DIES; FUNERAL RITE TUESDAY Was Owner of Millinery Firm Established In Germany Nearly 100 Years Ago Mrs. Conrad Tauschek, 68, head of a millinery business which was established in Germany nearly 100 years ago and conducted by four generations, died today. She had been ill since last April The Tauschek millinery store on Jay street, which was conducted for many years by the deceased was established by the family on captial of less than $2. Death of Mrs. Tauschek marks the passing of the last of the Drost family. Her brother, Max Drost, head of the Drost Box Manufacturing company, died October 22. Mrs. Tauschek was the treasurer of the company. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 a.m. from St. Boniface Catholic church. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Six grandsons of the deceased will act as pallbearers. Born in Germany Mrs. Tauschek was born Dec. 24, 1866, at Weisel on the Rhine, Germany. She came to Manitowoc in 1873. In 1900 she was married to Fred Keil. He died in 1905. Five years later she was married to Conrad Tauschek. The survivors are the widower, a daughter, Mrs. Leo Maresch, city; and the following stepchildren, Charles Keil, Brighton, Colo.; Fred Keil, Detroit; August Keil, Allen, Neb.; Elmer Keil, Manitowoc Rapids; Mrs. Ben Gettleman, Milwaukee; Mrs. Matt Novack, Richard, Arnold and Carl TAuschek, all of this city. There are 26 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The millinery business was first set up in Germany in 1839 by the grandmother of the deceased, Mrs. Elizabeth Hintze, and continued in Manitowoc by the daughter and still later by the granddaughter, Mrs. Hintze, widowed by the death of her husband, was obliged to support her three children. In 1873 the family came to the United States and to Manitowoc and established a millinery shop at Ninth and Quay streets. Two Kinds In those days there were but two kinds of hats, black and white. The dark ones were worn in the winter and lighter ones in summer. The price was $2 for each hat. They were made of velvety materials, ribbons and straw. Mrs. Christina Drost, daughter of Mrs. Hintze, was taken into partnership and purchased the present location of the millinery store more than 50 years ago at 813 Jay street. When Elizabeth Drost (later Mrs. Tauschek) became 15 years of age, she entered the firm and assisted in the buying. The business expanded in the "gay nineties" and at one time 10 or more young women were learning hat-making in the Tauschek establishment. The deceased was a member of the Altar society of the St. Boniface congregation. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 15, 1934 P. 4
JOSEPH TEPOORTEN Joseph Tepoorten, 80, of 2804 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Teepoorten was born May 10, 1889, at Colby, Wis., son of the late John and Susan Braun Tepoorten. He was a foreman at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, for 52 years, retiring in 1955. Survivors include a brother, John, and a sister, Miss Susan, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home where a Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1970
JENNIE THEISEN Mrs. Jennie F. Theisen, 76, who resided with a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walter, of 1838 Clermont St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Verhasselt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Theisen, nee Jennie F. Wera, was born Aug. 18, 1898, at Chicago, daughter of the late John and Lucille Napientek Wera. She was married to William J. Theisen Nov. 4, 1919, at Hatley, Wis. He preceded her in death Dec. 28, 1958. She had been employed at Schuette Bros. Co., of Manitowoc until her retirement in 1963. She was a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens and Christian Mothers Altar Society of Holy Innocents Parish. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Adeline) Walter, of Manitowoc and Mrs. James (Phyllis) Rapponotte, of Barstow, Calif., two brothers, Joseph, of Hatley and John, of Stevens Point; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Platta, of Stevens Point and Mrs. John Dominski and Mrs. John Gorski, of Wausau; six grandchildren and a great grandson. A brother, Leo, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a wake memorial service will be at 8 p.m. by Christian Mothers Altar Society and friends. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, January 20, 1975 P.3 ********* (Jennie Theisen/Aug 18 1896/Jan 1975/SSDI)
JOHN THEYERL John Theyerl, 50, of 921 South 15th Street, died Saturday evening at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday from the Pfeffer funeral home and from the St. Boniface church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Theyerl was born in St. Anne, Calumet County, in 1890 and came to Manitowoc 21 years ago. He was employed for years at the Richter company. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Theyerl, Johnsburg, Wis.; three brothers, Lawrence of New Holstein, Nick of Fond du Lac, Matt of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Flindt and Mrs. Henry Freund of Johnsburg, Mrs. Richard Stredl of Calumetville. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 25, 1940
ROSE THEYERL Mrs. Rose A. Theyerl, 76, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Theyerl, nee Rose A. Rott, was born Sept. 26, 1893, at Jericho, Wis., daughter of the late Anton and Anna Wettstein Rott. She was married to Mathew Theyerl at Chilton in 1914 and he died in 1963. She had been employed for 23 years by Mirro Aluminum co., and was a member of the Christian Mothers and Senior Citizens. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Rudolph (Pearl) Stockinger Jr., and Mrs. John (Alice) Pekarske of Manitowoc; a brother, Vernon, of Francis Creek; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Hoffman, of Charlesburg; 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 31, 1969
WALTER P. THEYS Walter P. Theys, age 70, of 2823 12th St., Two Rivers, died on Sunday morning, Dec. 14, 2008, at his residence. Walter was born on July 7, 1938, in the town of Montpelier, Kewaunee County, son of the late John and Laura (Jadin) Theys. He was a graduate of Kewaunee High School, class of 1956. On Oct. 8, 1960, he married Judy Ann Dhuey at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Algoma. Walter grew up in Kewaunee, and later moved to Two Rivers. He was an Automatic Press Operator for 40 years with Mirro Company, retiring in 2002. Walter was a former member of the Holy Name Society. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Walter was preceded in death by his father-in-law: Eugene (Jim) Dhuey; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Hubert and Mary Ann Theys, and Louis Theys; and an infant sister: Jenny Theys. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. The visitation will continue on Thursday morning, Dec. 18, 2008, at church from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. Walter cherished time with his grandchildren and friends. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, walking, biking, playing cards, traveling, and listing to old-time music. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Lynn Baatz and her staff, and to Holy Family Hospice for their care and compassion shown towards Walter and his family. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 16, 2008
EUGENE THIELEN Eugene Thielen, 64, of Valders, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clark Mills. The Rev. Gregory Putzer will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Thielen was born Oct. 11, 1906, at Manitowoc, son of the late Peter and Mary Koch Thielen. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. He had been employed at Voight Lumber Co., Valders. He had resided at Cato. Mr. Thielen was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Manitowoc and the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church, Clark Mills. He was also a veteran of World War II. Survivors include two brothers, Lester, of Marinette and George, of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Baldo (Marie) Pucci, of Los Angeles and nieces and nephews. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a Prayer service will be held at 8 o'clock by Father Putzer. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 9, 1971
EVERETT T. THIELEN Everett T. Thielen, 56, of 1708 Nagle Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at home. He had a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Thielen was born April 18, 1909, at Kenosha, son of the late Henry C. Thielen and Katherine Loef Thielen. He married Esther Bankert April 19, 1954, at Dubuque, Iowa, and had been employed 15 years as a route man for Dick Bros. Bakery. Mr. Thielen was a member of Eagles Aeries 706 and United Commercial Travelers. He is survived by his wife, a son James, mother and two brothers, Harold and Ralph Thielen, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. and Eagles will conduct a memorial service at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald-Times - November 18, 1965 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
RALPH J. THIELEN Ralph J. Thielen, age 94, formerly of 2000 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 29, 2006, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. He was born Sept. 17, 1912, in Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Katherine (Loef) Thielen. On May 27, 1940, he married the former LaVerne Kozlovsky at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death July 30, 1994. Ralph was a lifelong tavern keeper and was also employed with Brandt Bus Company, as a school bus driver for the local high schools for many years. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and Eagles Aerie 706. Ralph was an active member of the Manitowoc Lincoln High Boosters Club, and enjoyed Lincoln and Roncalli sporting events. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law; two grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and a sister-in-law. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Harold and Everett Thielen. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian burial will be the Rev. Dave Hoffman, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to Roncalli High School. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 30, 2006 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JOHN THIRY SR. John Thiry Sr., 60, of 2000 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc, died Friday at home. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Craanen will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Thiry was born May 20, 1910, at Luxemburg, son of the late Edmund Thiry and Mrs. Jennifer Thiry. He married Leone Leitner March 19, 1928, at Luxemburg. He had been employed at the Hamachek Co., Manitowoc. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy. Survivors include his wife, two sons, two daughters, his mother, Mrs. Jennifer Thiry of Luxemburg, a brother, Felix of Grafton, two sisters, Mrs. Mark Kope of Manitowoc and Mrs. Rubert Pagels of Luxemburg, and 12 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1971
JOSEPHINE A. THOR Mrs. Josephine Thor, 80, formerly of 1310 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt will officate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Thor, nee Josephine Skarvan, was born March 12, 1892, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Anton and Mary Heinesh Skarvan. She was married to Louis J. Thor April 8, 1913, at Norman. The couple operated a cheese factory in the Town of Carlton until 1922, moving to Manitowoc. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1963. Her husband preceded her in death June 9, 1968. She was a member of St. Theresa Society of St. Andrew Parish and Holy Rosary Society of St. Joseph Parish, Norman. Survivors include three sons, Arnold and Norbert, of Manitowoc and Richard, of Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Irene) Schmidt, of Manitowoc; a brother, Anton Skarvan, of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Frank Schleis, of Kewaunee; 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where memorial services will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 4, 1972
MARY A. TIBBITS Mrs. Mary A. Tibbits, 80, former resident of Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Waukegan, Ill. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James R. DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Tibbits, nee Mary A. Roth, was born Sept. 25, 1889, at Chicago, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Roth. She was married to Louis Tibbits in 1934. He preceded her in death in 1956. She was a member of St. Theresia Altar Society of St. Andrew Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter and grandson (Survivor omitted for privacy.) of Waukegan. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Tuesday where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 16, 1970 (Note: There is a discrepancy between the newspaper date and the date on her stone..possibly mis-transcribed or a typo)
GLADYS G. TIENOR Gladys Tienor, age 88, formerly of Felician Village for many years, currently of 960 S. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, died Friday evening, Jan. 4, 2008, at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Gladys was born Jan. 13, 1919, daughter of the late Clifford and Frieda (nee-Sampe) Gunderson. She graduated from Hillside School in Manitowoc in 1932, and went on to high school and graduated from Lincoln Senior High, class of 1936. On Sept. 6, 1940, Gladys married Joseph G. Tienor at St. Mary's Clarks Mills. He preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1993. She worked in the business office for the Mirro Corporation for a number of years. She then went on to raise five daughters and help her husband with the bookkeeping for Tri Motors. Gladys was a member of the former St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Gladys was very proud of the certificate she received for her dedication to the families of the Manitowoc community during her years of service from 1973 through 2004 as a charter member of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disability & Sensory Impairment. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Gladys was preceded in death by her two sisters: Janet Schommer and Bernice Downs; one brother: John Tienor; four sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law: Marie Koerner, Rose (Bert) Meyer, Arnold (Albertha) Tienor, and Leonard (Mabel) Tienor, and two nieces. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with entombment to follow at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the Tienor family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and nurses' assistants at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc for their loving care of Gladys. She was the heart of our family, and she will be missed. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 6, 2008
ANNABELLE M. TISLER Mrs. Annabelle M. Tisler, 74, who had been residing with a daughter and son-in-law, (private), Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, August 14, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James J. Stamborski will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Tisler, nee Annabelle M. Kostka, was born Dec. 26, 1910, at Harvey, Ill., daughter of the late Andrew and Susan Valent Kostka. She was married to William M. Tisler, Sept. 9. 1930, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death May 20, 1980. Mrs. Tisler was a honorary member of St. Andrew St. Theresa Society. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, (private); a daughter and son-in-law, (private); three sisters, Margaret Hein of Detroit, Irene Stokes of West Virginia, and Dorothy Mills of Alma, Mich.; nine grandchildren and a great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Nancy, two brothers, John and Andrew. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a prayer service will be 8 p.m. Thursday. Herald Times-Reporter, Wed., 14 Aug. 1985, page 3
CHARLES TISLER, JR. Tislers Mourn Death of Their Infant Son Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tisler, 1115 S. 15th street, are mourning the death Sunday at Holy Family hospital of their infant son, Charles Jr. The child was 25 days old. Survivors are the parents, two sisters (private), and the grandparents. The body was taken to the Pfeffer Funeral Home and the funeral was held at 1:30 p.m. today at St. Boniface church. The Rev. William Roell officiated and burial was in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 7, 1934 P. 2
NORMA A. TRAINOR Norma A. Trainor, age 92, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 2, 2008, at Shady Lane. She was born on Nov. 19, 1915, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late August and Emma (Klein) Fessler. On June 8, 1937, she married Francis Trainor at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1989. Norma was employed at Shady Lane for many years as a nurses' aide until her retirement. She was a member of the 3rd Order of St. Francis, and a life member of St. Paul Christian Women. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by a brother: Robert Fessler; a son-in-law: LeRoy Buss; a granddaughter: Melia Trainor; and two brothers-in-law: Raymond Wimmer Sr., and Arnold Matte. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank the Fourth floor nursing staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for their compassionate care given to Norma. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 5, 2008
MARY TRASTEK From Der Nord Westen, 23 June 1887: Death of 85-year old Mrs. Trestik, wife of Jos. Trestik, Sr., on Sun. morning. Burial took place Tues. morning in the Catholic Cemetery.
RUSSELL W. TRASTEK Russell W. Trastek, 67, of 1234 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Marsicek, chaplain of the Boy Scout Council, will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Trastek was born Aug. 14, 1905, at Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Maximilia Mrotek Trastek. He married Lillian D. Levendusky May 26, 1930, at Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement in May of 1970 he was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co., for 30 years. He was active in Boy Scouting, was past scout master of St. Boniface Catholic Church, past scout commissioner and received the highest award in scouting, the Silver Beaver Award and the St. George scouting award. Survivors include his wife, three sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two sisters, Mrs. Thor Wallen, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Frank Bucci, of Duluth, Minn. and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Silver Beaver recipients will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 21, 1972
WILLIAM TROMBELLA William G. Trombla Sr., 79, of 1515 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, with military graveside rites by the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 68. Mr. Trombla was born Jan. 16, 1891, at Sheboygan, son of the late Gilbert and Charlotte Miley Trombla. He moved to Manitowoc in 1905. He attended Manitowoc High School and was graduated from Wood Business College. He married Elsa Schreiber June 6, 1922. Prior to his retirement five years ago, he had been employed at Richter Vinegar Corp., Manitowoc, for 26 years. He was a Veteran of World War I, a member of the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88, and a member of the Brewers and Malsters Local No. 297. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where a wake memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 11, 1970
CATHERINE TROST Mrs. Walter Trost, 44, of 528 South 27th street, died Saturday afternoon after a two weeks illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 am from the Pfeffer funeral home and at nine o’clock from the St. Paul’s Catholic church. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Trost, whose maiden name was Catherine Pinger, was born in 1892 at Kellnersville. She was married in 1913 to Walter Trost and they made their home in this city. She was a member of the Christian Mothers which organization, with the Holy Name Society, will recite the rosary at the funeral home this evening at 7 o’clock. Survivors are the widower; three daughters, Violet, Betty Jane, and Doris, all of this city; five sons, Leonard, Clarence, Richard, Robert and Donald, all of this city; a brother John Pinger, Kellnersville; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Skarda, Kellnersville, Mrs. Emma Feuerstein, city, Mrs. George Augustine, city. The body is at the funeral home and may be viewed until the hour of the services Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald, Monday, May 24, 1937
JEAN M. TROST Mrs. George J. Trost, 61, of 1509 S. 38th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Trost, nee Jean M. Shur, was born Feb. 27, 1911, at Wisconsin Rapids, daughter of the late George and Margaret Captain Shur. She moved to Manitowoc in 1930. She was married to George J. Trost Oct. 19, 1932. Survivors include her husband, a sister, Mrs. Margaret Cumberland, of Wisconsin Rapids and nieces and nephews. Friends may all at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 30, 1972 page 3 *********** Funeral services for Mrs. George J. Trost, 61, of 1509 S. 38th St., Manitowoc, who died Monday afternoon at home, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening where a memorial service will be held at 8 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 31, 1972
NORBERT A. TROST Norbert A. Trost, 56, of 106 N. Montgomery St., Watertown, died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Watertown. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Trost was born Nov. 9, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late George and Mary Loritz Trost Sr. He married Elizabeth Donahue Jan. 10, 1940, at Manitowoc. The couple moved to Watertown in 1960, where he was employed as a fireman at the Bethesda Lutheran Home. Survivors include his wife; two sons, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three brothers George Jr., Leonard, and Melvin, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Villis Holbrook of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Lloyd Scherer and Mrs. Dale Leiker Sr., of Manitowoc; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon where a memorial service will be at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 11, 1970
WALTER TROST Walter Trost, 72, of 2014 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and a solemn requiem high Mass at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Allan Walt, a step-son, celebrant; the Rev. E.A. Radey, deacon; and the Rev. Anthony Stefl, sub-deacon. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Tost was born August 11, 1891, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Joseph and Gusty Leverence Trost. He married Catherine Pinger in 1913 at Kellnersville. She died in 1937. Sept. 3, 1939, he married Mrs. Agnes Steder Walt. They located at Manitowoc where he was employed at Manitowoc Portland Cement Co., retiring about four years ago. He was a member of Holy Name Society of Holy Innocents Church and of the AFL Lime, Cement and Gypsum Workers Union, Local No. 34. Surviving are his wife; four sons Leonard, Clarence and Robert Trost of Manitowoc and Bro. Roland Trost, S.D.S., of St. Nazianz; three daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Violet) Hynek and Mrs. Russell (Doris) Meissner of Manitowoc and Sister M. Jeanette Trost of Blommington, Wis.; a step-son Father Walt of Manitowoc; a step-daughter, Mrs. Larry (Mary Ann) Kovats of North Lawrence, Ohio; a brother, Otto Trost of Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Matt Hein of Manitowoc and Mrs. Philip Hein of Whitelaw; 25 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. A son and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday and until the hour of services at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by the Daughters of Isabella and at 7:30 p.m. by the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 15, 1964 P. 15
GLENN TULACH Glenn G. Tulach, 45, of 1026A S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at Oconto County. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Tulach was born April 28, 1924, at Manitowoc, son of George and Rose Buretta Tulach. He attended Manitowoc grade schools and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1943. He married Helen M. Polenkoski May 6, 1944, at Manitowoc. He was self-employed as a mechanic and truck driver and had formerly operated Glenn's Snack Bar. He had served in the Army Medical Corps during World War II. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where a wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 28, 1970
ANNA ULOVITZ From Der Nord Westen, 19 Oct. 1905: Death Sat. of 35-yr. old Mrs. John Ulovitz here after an 11-mo. illness with consumption. She leaves her husband and 6 children. The body was transported to Kellnersville and taken to its last rest on Tuesday.
LENA ULOVITZ DEATH CLAIMS YOUNG GIRL Death claimed Lena Ulovitz this morning after a lingering illness due to a throat disease. She died at the home of her father, 406 North Sixth street, for whom she had conducted the household since the death of her mother. The decedent was born in this city August 24, 1896, and was twenty-four years old. She leaves besides her father, three sisters - Mrs. Anna Dalton of Chicago, Mrs. Henry Olson of Marinette and Miss Mamie Ulovitz at home. The funeral takes place next Monday morning from St. Boniface church, with interment at Calvary. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 2, 1921 P. 8
MAYME M. ULOVITZ Miss Mayme M. Ulovitz, 68, of 410 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msg. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Ulovitz was born Jan. 10, 1903, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Anna Biely Ulovitz. She attended St. Boniface Catholic Church and Lincoln High School. She had been employed at Mirro Aluminum co. from 1933 to 1965. Miss Ulovitz was a member of the Mirro Retirement Club and the Sokol Society of Manitowoc. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Julia Lewis, of Chicago and a nephew, with whom she resided in Manitowoc. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) There will be no visitation. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 10, 1971
JOHN UNGLENCK John Unglenck, 80, brother of William Unglenck of this city, died yesterday in a Green Bay hospital where he has resided the past ?? years. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home, and at ? o'clock from the St. Boniface church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Unglenck was born in Germany in 1860 and in 1896 came to this country. For years he was employed on a farm near Wrightstown, Brown county. Ten years ago he moved to Green Bay. The brother in this city is the only immediate survivor. The body may be viewed from Wednesday noon until the hour of services at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 11, 1941 P. 3
LOUIS J. URBAN EXTRA! LOUIS URBAN DROPS DEAD ON THE STREET Louis Urban, well known musician of the city, died suddenly late this afternoon, while walking in the west part of the city. Mr. Urban was on his way to attend to some business on the Hill and was stricken by heart failure and died almost instantly. Mr. Urban was widely known. He resided on Washington street. A widow and family survive. News of Mr. Urban’s death was a great shock to the community. He had been a resident here most of his life, and is well known. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 07, 1915, Page 1 ********* FUNERAL OF LOUIS URBAN TO BE HELD THURSDAY FROM LATE HOME TO CALVARY CEMETERY The funeral of the late Louis Urban, whose sudden death on the street yesterday from an attack of heart failure was a great shock to family and friends, will be held Thursday morning, services being conducted at the late home on Washington street. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery. Mr. Urban was 34 years of age and had been a resident here since he was a babe of a year old, coming to the city from Germany with his parents. He was born April 15, 1881 and for years had been one of the leading musicians of the city and leader of Urban’s harp orchestra. For some time Mr. Urban made his home at Kaukauna but later removed back here. A widow and two children, Arlene and Arthur survive, besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urban, Maribel, two brothers, George this city, and Charles of Antigo and one sister, Mrs. K. Damm of Birnamwood. At the time of his death Mr. Urban was on his way to play for a wedding. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 08, 1915, Page 4 ********** TRAGEDY MARS CELEBRATION OF WEDDING Bridal Party Witnesses Death of a Musician Tragedy marred the festivities in celebration of the marriage of Miss Frances Weir and John Musiel, south side young people yesterday when, while the wedding party was on its way from the Weir home to Zboralsky’s ball, Louis Urban, director of an orchestra engaged to play for the reception and dance was stricken by death. The reception was delayed while the body of the dead man was removed, but later the wedding party repaired to the hall. The marriage of the couple took place at St. Mary’s church early in the day. The bride is a daughter of the engineer of the municipal lighting plant. The couple will make their home here. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 08, 1915, Page 4 ********* MARINE BAND ESCORTS BODY OF LATE LOUIS URBAN TO LAST RESTING PLACE AT CALVARY CEMETERY Attended by the Marine band as escort and with the Freier Saengerbund and Concordia Singing societies attending, the body of the late Louis Urban was laid to rest today in Calvary cemetery, a large concourse of friends attending the services at the home and following the remains to the cemetery. Despite the fact that a driving rain storm was raging, the Marine band marched to the cemetery and played two selections at the graveside. Mr. Urban was a member of the band. At the services at the home the Freier Saengerbund and Concordia societies joined in singing and Judge A.H. Schmidt delivered the funeral oration. The casket was crowned with many beautiful flowers sent by friends. Pall bearers were Arthur Schuetze, Edward Schmitz, Henry Schreihart, J. Clark, W. Bruechert, A. Knickelbein. Mr. Urban died suddenly from an attack of heart failure while walking on the street Monday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, June 10, 1915, Page 8 ******** Petition for Final Settlement (No. 19. 1st publication Mch. (sic) 14, '16.) IN PROBABTE-MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of Louis Urban, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Otto H. Senglaub, of the estate of said deceased for the adjustment and allowance of his administration account (and the assignment of the residue of said estate to such other persons as are by law entitled to the same); It is ordered, That said account be examined, adjusted and allowed at a Special term of said court to be held at the office of the county judge in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the 11th day of April, A.D., 1916. It is further ordered, that upon the adjustment and allowance of such account by this court as aforesaid the residue of said estate be by the further order and judgment of this court, assigned to such persons as are by law entitled to the same. It is further ordered, That notice of the time and place of examination and allowance of such account, and of the assignment of the residue of said estate, be given to all persons interested by publication of this order for three successive weeks, before said day, in the Manitowoc Daily Herald, a daily newspaper printed and published at the city of Manitowoc and state of Wisconsin. Dated March 13, 1916. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. E.S. Schmitz, attorney. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 14, 1916 P.3
MARTHA VANDERFIN Mrs. William Vanderfin, 59, of 1524 Columbus street, died Thursday evening at the Holy Family hospital. She had been ill for the past 20 days. Funeral services will be held Monday morning, at 8:30 o'clock from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Andrew's Catholic church with the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Vanderfin, nee Martha Holschbach, was born Oct. 27, 1883 in the town of Kossuth. She was married on Jan. 8, 1913 and 23 years ago the couple came here to live. Survivors are the widower; aged mother, Mrs. Catherine Holschbach who makes her home at the Holy Family Hospital; six brothers, Edmund, city, Ernest route 2, Paul of this city, Alois, route 3, Peter and Robert of route 5; four sisters, Mrs. Michael Mohr, route 5, Mrs. Anna Hartman, route 3, Mrs. Herbert Heinzen, route 4, and Sister M. Harriet at the Holy Family convent. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Saturday and the rosary will be recited there at 8:15 p.m. on Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, April 2, 1943 P. 2
WILLIAM VANDERFIN William Vanderfin, 65, of 1524 Columbus street died Monday afternoon at Holy Family hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic church, the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Vanderfin was born in Marinette in 1883 and moved to Manitowoc in 1920. In 1913 he married Martha Holschbach. She died six years ago. Mr. Vanderfin was a guard at the Manitowoc Ship Building company. Survivors are two brothers, John and Nick of Kenosha; five sisters, Mrs. Sigwald Norman of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho; Mrs. Hugo Schmidt of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mrs. George Simonson of Oshkosh and Mrs. Hector May and Mrs. Alex Johnson of Marinette. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home on Thursday afternoon and the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, April 5, 1949 P. 2
FERDINAND VEITH, SR. From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1903: Death Sat. of Ferdinand Veith, Sr., in the Veterans Home in Milwaukee. The deceased was born in Germany in 1825 and came to America in 1852. During the war he served in Company ‘D’ of the 45th Regiment, but was hospitalized shortly after entering service. His body was brought here and the funeral was held Tues. from the residence of his son, Supervisor Ferd. Veith, Jr.
KATHARINA VEITH From Der Nord Westen, 31 May 1888: Death of Mrs. Katharine Veith, on Mon. She was the wife of Ferdinand Veith, a resident of the 3rd Ward. The deceased had been ill since Christmas and one might consider her death as a release from a terrible disease. The funeral was yesterday.
PRISCILLA A. VESELY Priscilla A. Vesely, age 87, formerly of 1202 Windiate St., Manitowoc, died peacefully Monday evening, Jan. 22, 2007, surrounded by her family at Park View Manor, Green Bay. Priscilla was born July 27, 1919 in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Louis and Mary Schuh Vogel. She was a 1937 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. On June 9, 1951, she was married to Lawrence J. Vesely at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2003. Priscilla was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, former member of Holy Innocents Christian Mothers, and the Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and fishing at her cottage in Little Sturgeon. Her two grandsons brought much joy to her life and she treasured the time she spent with them. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by two sisters: Patronella Vogel and Agnella Nuhs; four brothers: Arnold, John, Louis and Robert Vogel; one sister-in-law: Alice Vogel; and one brother- in-law: William Nuhs. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Waldo Blvd. Site. The Rev. Gerald Foley will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc, is serving the Vesely family. The family expresses their deepest gratitude to Priscilla's caregivers at Northridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center of Manitowoc and Parkview Manor of Green Bay. Their kindness, care, and concern will not be forgotten. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 24, 2007
PAUL J. VOGEL Paul J. Vogel, 43, of 1324 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sch?avon? will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vogel was born June 22, 1928, in Manitowoc County, son of Bernard and Ida Zipperer Vogel. He married Georgiana Denk Oct. 1, 1949, at St. Mary Church, Clark Mills. The couple moved to Manitowoc following marriage. Mr. Vogel was owner and operator of Vogel Realty. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving as a corporal in the United States Marines. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother Harold, preceded him in death in 1947. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a Memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 26, 1971
MARTIN VOLLENDORF From Der Nord Westen, 27 May 1909: Death Wednesday last week in Fond du Lac, where he had been living for the past several years, of Martin Vollendorf, a former local resident. The deceased, who was born here about 50 years ago, leaves a widow and a daughter, as well as 4 brothers and 3 sisters. The body was brought here Friday and buried in the city cemetery. (Note: originally in Evergreen but was moved to Calvary)
JOSEPH J. VONDRACHEK Joseph J. Vondrachek, 75, of 1132 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bernard Geimer will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vondrachek was born Jan. 9, 1898, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Joseph and Anna Tekalsky Vondrachek. He married Ella Vondrachek June 28, 1922, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. He was employed at Wisconsin Knitting Co. and Cadel Knitting Co. as a foreman and as a manger of the Deep Rock Oil Co. Service Station, 11th Street and Wisconsin Avenue, Manitowoc, for 24 years, retiring in 1950. He was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society of the Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A son, a brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street entrance, from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 17, 1973
ALEX CHARLES WAGNER son of Frank Wagner and Mathilda Schwartz -farmer -born Cleveland, Town of Centerville -died from "cerebral vascular ? -dehydration -Alzheimer's disease, for 5 years")(death record in Calumet County) (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
ANTON WAGNER From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1896: Death on Mon. of 20 yr. old Anton Wagner, son of Manitowoc’s 3rd Ward resident Bernhard Wagner, of an illness in his back. The funeral took place this morning at the local Catholic Cemetery.
BERNARD WAGNER From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906: An accident with a fatal outcome occurred in our city Saturday afternoon. Bernhard Wagner, an elderly resident of Manitowoc (he is 73), cabinet maker by trade, gave up his business several years ago but still does odd jobs here and there. He was busy Saturday afternoon repairing a wooden ceiling in the office of the Sloan Loan Co. on "K" Street. He stood on a scaffolding only 6 ft. high and tried to loosen a board with a chisel. The board suddenly gave way and Mr. Wagner lost his balance and fell from the scaffolding. He fell backwards and hit his neck in such a way that it broke, causing his death. Others nearby tried to help, but he was already dead. His son was notified at work in the boiler factory, and he arranged to have the body brought to the house. Mr. Wagner was a long-time resident of Manitowoc and was well thought of in the city.
JEAN M. WAGNER Mrs. Nicholas S. Wagner, 21, of 1707 Cherry Road, Manitowoc, died Friday evening at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wagner, nee Jean Kania, was born June 8, 1951, at Manitowoc, daughter of Harry Kania and the late Jeanette Pokorski Kania. She attended Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. She was married to Nicholas Wagner Dec. 2, 1967, at Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 28, 1973
JOHN WAGNER AGED RESIDENT DIES WHILE ON VISIT TO HIS DAUGHTER While on a vist to his daughter, Mrs. George Adelman, on Route 2, just south of the city, John Wagner, 83, passed away from a heart attack this morning. He has been residing with another daughter, Mrs. William Hartman of Sheboygan and came to the Adelman home Sunday for a visit, when he was stricken Monday night. The deceased was born in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1848 and came to Wisconsin in early life. His wife preceded him in death five years ago. Three sons, Albert of Valders, Joseph and Frank of Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. Matt Meyer, Mrs. Anton Neilitz and Mrs. George Adelman of Manitowoc and Mrs. William Hartman of Sheboygan, forty grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held on Monday morning from the home of a daughter, Mrs. Neilitz, 1021 South 20th street at nine o'clock and at 9:30 from the St. Andrew's church with interment in Calvary cemetery. The remains may be viewed at the Leschke funeral home until Friday noon, when they will be removed to the Neilitz home. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 31, 1932 P. 12
JULITTA E. WAGNER Julitta E. Wagner, age 94, a former Manitowoc resident, died early on Friday morning, Sept. 5, 2008, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. She was born on June 13, 1914, in Rib Lake, daughter of the late Andrew and Clara (Bonde) Bushman. On Oct. 8, 1938, she married Mathew J. Wagner at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. He preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 1992. Julitta became a gold star mother when her son, Philip, was killed in action serving his country during the Vietnam War. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by a son: Philip Wagner; three grandchildren: Patti, Jeff and William "Billy" Wagner; six sisters: Marcella, Margaret, Rosalia, Marie, Aurelia and Cecelia; and four brothers: Odilo, Joseph, Raymond and Daniel. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Felton, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m., led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. Friends may also call on Tuesday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 731 of Manitowoc or the donors choice. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. A special thank you to the entire staff of the Hamilton Home, and especially our brother, Tom, for all he did over the years for Mom. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 6, 2008
PHILIP R. WAGNER Sgt. Philip R. Wagner, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Wagner, of 3015 Viebahn St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday Sept. 28 in Vietnam. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc, The Rev. James R. DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be conducted by a military unit from Fort Sheridan, Ill. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 6, 1971
ANNA WALL From Der Nord Westen, 03 June 1909: Death Sunday evening here of Mrs. Anna Wall, widow of Anton Wall who died 8 years ago, and the mother of clothing merchant John Wall here. Mrs. Wall was born in Bohemia 79 years ago and came to America in 1864, coming to Manitowoc in 1871 where she has lived ever since. She is survived by a son and 2 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday morning from the Catholic Church on the North Side.
ANTON WALL From Der Nord Westen, 23 May 1901: Death yesterday, after a long illness, of 72-yr. old Anton Wall. The deceased was born in Bohemia in 1829 and came to America in 1864 and has been a 20-yr. resident of our state working as a tailor. He is survived by his widow and 4 children. The funeral will take place Sat. morning from the Catholic Church.
MAXINE WALSKE and SON Double funeral services for Mrs. Richard Walske, 30, Rt. 4 Manitowoc, who died Friday at Memorial Hospital of complications attendant upon childbirth, and for her stillborn son will be at 8:30am Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. She was born Maxine Besaw, Aug. 11, 1927 in Two Rivers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Besaw, and attended St. Luke parochial school and Washington high School at Two Rivers. She was married to Richard Walske in Manitowoc, April 12, 1947. Survivors include her husband [others omitted for privacy]. Friends may call after 2pm Sunday at the funeral home, where the Rosary will be recited at 2:30 pm. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, June 21, 1958
ALVIN L. WALTERS Alvin L. Walters, age 77, of Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, Nov. 17, 2006, at home. Alvin was born Oct. 10, 1929, in Manitowoc, son of the late Wendelin and Louisa (Leikam) Walters. On June 20, 1959, he married the former Rosalie Blashka at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by a son-in-law; Gary Hickmann; eight brothers: Felix, Victor, Elmer, Fidelis, Floyd, Lloyd, Alvin (his namesake), and Harry; five sisters: Clara Brull, Marcella Tadych, Josephine Wachowski, Irene Komoroski, and Ida Grotbak; and sister-in-law: Gertrude Schultz; and brother-in-law: John Blashka. He was also preceded in death by many dear nieces and nephews. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Grand Avenue and South 14th, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, until the time of service at 11 a.m. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Nov. 25, 2006 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Grand Avenue and South 14th, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Monsignor Jim Vanden Hogen, with inurnment of the cremated remains at Calvary Mausoleum. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 21, 2006
JOSEPH WANIGER Joseph Waniger, Sr., 72, retired farmer, died Saturday at the home farm, Manitowoc route 4, now operated by his son, William. Death followed a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:30 from the Pfeffer funeral parlors and at nine o'clock from the St. Joseph's church, Silver Lake, the Rev. Specht officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Waniger was born in Germany on June 6, 1865. He came to America and to Manitowoc county with his parents when he was two years of age. On November 24, 1891, he was married to Theresa Brunner, who survives. Survivors besides the widow include three daughters, Mrs. Agnes Kaufmann and Mrs. Isadore Simon, both of Manitowoc, and Mrs. William Wolf, Des Plaines, Ill., nine sons, Willliam, at home, and Joseph Jr., Frank, Martin, Leo, Edward, Arthur, Bernard and Adrian, all of Manitowoc; one sister, Mrs. Catherine Vogel, Manitowoc; and 24 grandchildren. The body will lie at the Pfeffer funeral home until the time of the services tomorrow. Unknown Paper Unknown Date (Photo with obituary)
BERTHA A. WATTAWA Mrs. Thomas Wattawa, 72, of 1117 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wattawa, nee Bertha Isselmann, was born Dec. 4, 1899, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Lenz Isselmann. She resided in Manitowoc all her life where she was married to Thomas J. Wattawa June 21, 1922, at St. Boniface Church. Her husband preceded her in death May 22, 1962. Mrs. Wattawa was a member of the St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society of the church. Survivors include two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers, George, of Glenn Rock, N.J., and Edward, of Landsdowne, Penn., two sisters, Mrs. Richard Bodwin and Mrs. Norbert Lettenberger of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a Memorial service will be held at 6:45 p.m. by the Daughters of Isabella and St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 28, 1972