KATARZYNA ANDRASZCZYK

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909:
Death Thursday last week of Mrs. Martin Andraschek here at age 65. 
She leaves 7 children. The funeral was held Saturday morning from 
the Polish Church.


JOHN BONIEWSKI

From Der Nord Westen, 30 May 1901:
Death Fri. morning of 33-yr. old John Boniewski in St. Mary's Hospital 
here of consumption. The funeral was held Sat. at the Polish Cemetery.


SON OF M.J. BONK

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Sept. 1893:
Death on Mon. last week of the little son of Mr. M.J. Bonk. 
Burial was in the Polish Cemetery Thurs. last week.


SYLVESTER BONK

Sylvester R. Bonk, 61, of 1506 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
while at work at the YMCA on Lake Street.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Schneider-Mittnacht, 
Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Casimir Tomczyk will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bonk was born Oct. 7, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late Jacob and 
Veronica Katzka Bonk. He attended Manitowoc schools, graduating from 
Manitowoc Lincoln High School. He married Julia Rysticken June 30, 1945, 
at Manitowoc. He had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. and then worked 
as custodian at St. Mary Parish until 1971. He then was employed by 
Rex-Clean Inc., until the time of his death. He also worked for Pech's 
Food Market. He was active in baseball and softball leagues in Manitowoc 
as a player, coach and umpire.
Mr. Bonk was a member of St. Mary Holy Name Society and a member of St. 
Mary Choral Society for 25 years, charter member of St. Mary Young Men's 
Club and trustee of St. Mary parish for eight years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Four sisters, two half brothers and a half-sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by Rev. Tomczyk.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 23, 1973


FRANK J. BORUCKI

Frank J. Borucki, 69, of 2402 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. 
Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Borucki was born April 2, 1903, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph 
and Anna Korlesky Borucki. He married Caroline Nedvecki Sept. 9, 1930, at 
Manitowoc. He had been employed by the Aluminum Specialty Co., Manitowoc, 
47 years, prior to his retirement in 1968.
Survivors include his wife, two sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); a brother, Clayton, of Manitowoc; and nine grandchildren. Four
 brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Wake 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 29, 1972


JOSEF BURRY

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Dec. 1906:
Death Sunday of Joseph Bury, an alderman in the 7th Ward, 
of consumption with which he had suffered for 4 years. The 
deceased was born here 38 years ago and has always lived in 
our city. At one time he worked as a foreman in the chair 
factory but had to give up his work because of illness. Since 
then he operated a store. He leaves a widow and 6 children, 
as well as his elderly parents and several sisters. The funeral
was held Tuesday from the Polish Church.


ALBERT CZEKALA

Albert J. Czekala St., 60, of 802 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon 
at the family residence.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will 
officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Czekala was born March 10, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of John Czekala and the 
late Catherine Novak Czekala. On May 23, 1933, he married Alice Kadow at Northeim. 
He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, and was a member of the Manitowoc 
County Fish and Game Protective Assn.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.), 
his father, John Czekala, Sr., three brothers, John J., Victor and Emil, eight 
grandchildren of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where a memorial service 
will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 12, 1971


KATHRYN DEMPSKY

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1907: 
51-year old Mrs. Stanislaus Demski here died yesterday morning 
and will be buried tomorrow morning from the Polish Church.


MARCEL J. DEMPSKY

Marcel J. Dempsky, age 88, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, March 14, 2006, 
at St. Mary's Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Marcel was born on Nov. 25, 1917, in Manitowoc, son of the late Matthew and 
Ella Budnik Dempsky. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 
1935. Marcel attended Fond du Lac College, and the University of Wisconsin. He
also took graduate courses at the University. Marcel served with the U S. Army 
from April, 1941 until August 1945, with a tour of duty in the South Pacific
for three years as an infantryman with the 32nd Infantry Division. On Aug. 24, 
1946, he married Mary Agnes Valinski at the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
in Two Rivers. Marcel was employed at the Manitowoc Associated Bank as a cashier 
and retiring as Vice President after 32 years in 1980. Marcel was a past member 
and officer of the Manitowoc County March of Dimes, Manitowoc County Bankers 
Association, a member of the former St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Waugemasako 
Council Boy Scouts of America where he was honored with the Silver Beaver Award 
and the Kiwanis Club. Marcel was also a member of Manitowoc Mens Garden Club,
Manitowoc County Republican Party, Third Degree Knights of Columbus, Eagles Club, 
Manitowoc County Historical Society, American Association of Retired Persons, 
Disabled American Veterans Post 24, Lakeshore Humane Society.
Survivors include his wife: Mary Dempsky, Manitowoc: two daughters and sons-in-law,
one brother and sister-in-law,  and his special pal Moonlight. Nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive.
A private memorial service was held with the burial of the cremated remains at St. 
Mary's Cemetery, Manitowoc.
In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to the Lakeshore Humane Society.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc assisted the family 
with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the 3rd floor staff at St. 
Mary's Nursing Home for their care and compassion shown towards Marcel and his 
family.
Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 2006


ADOLPH J. DROBKA

Adolph J. Drobka, 84, of 1505 Division 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 St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddus J. 
Kaszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetry.
Mr. Drobka was born June 17, 1886, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and 
Lucille Biolkwski Drobka. He resided at Manitowoc all his life. He married 
Josephine Kubiszewski Oct. 20, 1914 at Oshkosh. The couple celebrated its 
55th wedding anniversary in 1969. Prior to his retirement in 1959 he had 
been employed as a salesman for the Manitowoc Seed Co. for 50 years. Mr. 
Drobka was a 50-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the United 
Commercial Travelers. He also was a member of the Holy Name Society and the 
Young Men's Club of St. Mary Church.
Survivors include his wife; four sons, Edwin of New York, Adolph Jr. of 
Milwaukee and Allan and Robert of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Robert 
(Florence) Johnston, of Manitowoc; a brother, Ignatz, of Newton; a sister, 
Mrs. Frank Fruzyna, of Newton; 20 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where a memorial 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 8, 1971
********
Funeral service for Adolph J. Drobka, 84, of 1505 Madison St., Manitowoc, 
who died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddus J. Kaszarek will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemtery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon 
where a memorial service will be at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 9, 1971


ANDREW DULAK

Andrew M. Dulak, 71, of 1138 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. 
Koszarck will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Dulak was born Oct. 22, 1899, at Rosholt, Wis., son of the late Anton 
and Martha Richter Dulak. He married Julia Zigmund Oct. 22, 1938, at St. 
Mary Church, Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death Feb. 16, 1968. He 
had been employed as a crane operator at the Manitowoc Medusa Portland 
Cement Co. Plant for 40 years, retiring in 1956. Mr. Dulak was a member 
of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 706 of Manitowoc and the Holy 
Name Society of the church.
Survivors include a brother, Leo, of Port Edward, Wis.; five sisters, Mrs. 
Veronica D. Markowski, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Johanna Zblewski, Mrs. Stanley 
Rafi?ck and Mrs. Martin Rydzewski, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Henry Stanislwski, 
of Big Falls, Wis., and nieces and nephews. A sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 7 p.m. by the Holy Name Society, members of the 
parish and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 8, 1971


EMILIE DUMSCHEK

From Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1893:
Death on Mon. of 8 yr. old Emilie Dumschek, daughter of Anton Dumschek 
in town Nordheim, of a chronic kidney illness. She was buried yesterday 
morning in the Polish cemetery.


STANLEY DUZESKI

Stanley Duzeski, 70, of 1219 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Friday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Duzeski was born Jan. 23, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Theodore and Josephine Chapelski Duzeski. He married Marcella Janssen 
in 1929 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Combined Locks, Wis. He was employed 
at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc., until his retirement in 1964.
Survivors include his wife and a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); 
two brothers, Edward and James, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Carl 
Jorgensen and Mrs. Clem Weier, of Manitowoc, and five grandchildren. 
A son, Alois, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday where a 
memorial service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 9, 1972


THEODORE DUZESKI

Theodore Duzeski, 91, formerly of 1125 S. 21 St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening 
at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will 
officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Duzeski was born March 27, 1879, in Lcow(?), Poland, son of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Stanley Duzeski. He came to the United States, residing in Pennsylvania as a 
young boy, and later moving to Rhinelander in 1895, where he went to school. He 
married Josephine Chatleski in 1901 at Manitowoc, where they resided. He was 
employed by the City of Manitowoc for several years. His wife preceded him in death 
in 1944.
Survivors include three sons, Stanley, Edward and James, two daughters, Mrs. Carl 
(Nellie) Jorgensen and Mrs. Clem (Florence) Weier, all of Manitowoc; a brother, Atty. 
Paul E. of Chicago; 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A daughter, a son 
and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday, where a Rosary will be 
recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 15, 1970


SON OF JOHN FELDMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Sep. 1899:
Death on Mon. of the 1-yr. 9-mo. old son of John Feldmann here. 
The funeral was yesterday at the Polish Cemetery.


JOSEPH FROZENA

Joseph J. Frozena, 65, of 1908 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. A nephew, 
the Rev. Kenneth Frozena, will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Frozena was born Feb. 22, 1908, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Joseph Frozena and Tillie Woznicki Frozena. He was a Manitowoc resident 
all his life. He married Alice Matczynski Aug. 20, 1935, at St. Mary 
Church. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed at Manitowoc 
Engineering Co.
Survivors include his wife and two sons, his mother, Mrs. Tillie Frozena, 
a brother, Felix, and a granddaughter of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 17, 1973


PETER P. FROZENA

Peter P. Frozena, 70, of 1217 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning 
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 St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus 
J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Froszena was born May 17, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late Peter and 
Berniece Michalek Frozena. He married Mary A. Kowalski Aug. 29, 1929, at 
Manitowoc. He had been employed at Manitowoc Portland Cement Co. for 43 years, 
retiring in 1967. He was a member of the United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers 
Union Local No. 34.
Survivors include his wife, two sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); a sister, Mrs. Virgil Avery, of Manitowoc; and 13 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a wake 
service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 3, 1972


FRANCISCA GAPA

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1902:
Death Wed. last week of Mrs. Francisca Gapa, a resident of the 7th Ward, 
following a long illness. The funeral was held Fri. at the Polish Cemetery.


JOHN GOLATA

From the Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 20, 1909, Front page, col.4 

         FATHER DEAD; CAN'T FIND SON IGNATZ GOLATA, 
        THOUGHT TO BE AT ASHLAND, HAS LEFT THAT CITY
 
Thought to be at Ashland, Ignatz Golata of this city, son of John Golata 
who died suddenly Thursday, has left there and efforts to locate him to 
advise him of the death of his father have been unavailing and it is feared 
he cannot be communicated with in time to reach here for the funeral 
Saturday morning. Some anxiety is felt by relatives as Golata in the past 
has always kept his family informed of his whereabouts.  The death of John 
Golata occurred at the family home on Marshal street where he was removed 
after the sudden attack of heart trouble and death occurred within minutes.  
Mr. Golata was 59 years of age.  He is survived by a widow and eight children, 
three of whom are at home.  The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church 
on Marshal street at 9 Saturday morning.
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From Der Nord Westen, 26 Aug. 1909: 
John Golata, a well-known resident of the 7th Ward, was at work Thursday last
week at a construction site of Street Commissioner Emil Vollendorf, when he
suffered a heart attack and died before medical help could reach him. The 
deceased, a mason, was about 56 years old and is survived by his widow and 
several grown children. The funeral was held Saturday morning.
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co. record, v.9 p.262

Name Of Deceased:  John Golata
Color/ Sex:  White/ male
Occupation:  laborer
Age:  57 yrs., 1 mo. 25 days
Father:  Joseph Golata, b. Poland
Mother:  Rosa, b. Poland
Birthdate:  June 24, 1852, b. Poland
Certication:  Married
Death Date:  Aug 19, 1904
Cause Of Death:  Cerebral Hemorrage
Place Of Death:  Manitowoc County
Name Of Physician:  A.J. Shimek, MD, Manitowoc
Name Of Informant:  Michael Golata of Manitowoc
Place Of Burial:  St. Mary's cemetery
Date Of Burial:  Aug. 21, 1909
Date Of Registration:  Aug. 21, 1909
Undertaker:  Wm. L. Kappes


JOSEPH A. GOLATA

From the Manitowoc Herald Times, July 14, 1945, p.2, col.5
 
Joseph A. Golata, 48, World War I veteran, died early this morning 
at the Holy Family hospital after a lingering illness.  His home is
at 923 S. 24th Street.
The body is now at the Pfeffer funeral home, and friends may call to 
pay their respects after Sunday morning.  The funeral is Tuesday, 8:30 
a.m. at the funeral parlor and at 9 o'clock, the Rev. John Landowski 
will officiate at a requiem mass at St. Mary's church. Burial will in 
St Mary's cemetery. The Drews-Bleser Legion post will be in attendance.
Mr. Golata was born March 8, 1897, in Manitowoc, and for 20 years had 
been employed by the Norris Grain company.  He was a member of the 
Brewers and Maltsters local.
Survivors are his wife, the former Margaret Dewane, whom he married 
Feb. 27, 1924, one daughter and two sons all at home; a brother, Albert, 
Milwaukee; and three sisters, Mrs. Fred Kornburger, Wauwatosa, Mrs. 
Joseph Washneiski and Mrs. Harry Lewin, both of Milwaukee.
The rosary will be recited at Pfeffers at 7:30 o'clock Monday evening.
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co. record v.38 p.361 doc.206
Name Of Deceased:  Joseph A. Golata
White/ male
Occupation:  Grain shoveler at Norris Grain Co.
Age: 48, b. March 8, 1897, Wisconsin
Father:  John Golata, b. Poland
Mother:  Josephine Schaetz, b. Poland
Spouse Of Deceased:  Margaret Golata age 44
Death Date:  July 14, 1945 at 2:25 a.m
Cause Of Death:  Uremia - 4 weeks duration and 
       chr. glomerulo-nephritis - duration 3 yrs
Place Of Death:  Holy Family Hospital of Manitowoc
Service:  War #1
Physician:  W. A. Rausch of Manitowoc
Place Of Burial:  St. Mary's Cemetery
Date Of Burial:  July 17, 1945
Date Of Registration:  July 16, 1945, Chas E. Wall. M.D.
Funeral Director:  Leonard Pfeffer


JOHN GOSPODAREK

John A. Gospodarek, 84, of 1810 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Casimir Tomczyk, 
a nephew, will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Gospodarek was born Feb. 19, 1886, in Poland, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
John Gospodarek Sr. He came to the United States as a young boy and settled 
at Manaitowoc. He married Catherine Kowalski April 20, 1907 at Manitowoc. His 
wife preceded him in death March 20, 1959. He had been employed as a crane 
operator at the C. Reiss Coal Co. and the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., 
retiring in 1951. He was a member of the St. Mary Holy Name Society.
Survivors include a son, Edwin, of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Grace) 
Schultz, of Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Three sons, 
two daughters and six brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where a Rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m. by friends and members of the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 25, 1970


MICHAEL J. GOSPODAREK

Michael J. Gospodarek Sr., 76, of 1222 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John 
Landowski will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Gospodarek was born at Pozen, Poland, Sept. 29, 1883, son of the late John 
and Helen Revolinski Gospodarek. He was employed 30 years by Manitowoc Land and 
Fuel Co. and had been retired 19 years because of illness. He married Antoinette 
Drobka at Manitowoc April 25, 1904. Mrs. Gospodarek died Aug. 31, 1953. He was 
a member of Holy Name and St. Aloysius Societies of the church.
He is survived by four sons, Alois of Two Rivers, Anthony of Oshkosh and Michael 
and Adolph of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. John Witczak and Mrs. Benjamin 
Tomchek of Manitowoc; and two brothers. John and Jospeh of Manitowoc. A son, 
Leonard, died in 1952.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Daughters of Isabella will recite 
the Rosary at 7 o'clock and the parish at 7:30 o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 11, 1960


PAWEL GOSPODAREK

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1893:
Death Tues. of John Gospodarek, about 14 yrs. old. The boy was employed to
carry drinking water to the workers in the shipyard and during the morning 
fell from the top of the dock to the ground. He lay unnoticed until the 
afternoon, was taken to the doctor, but shortly died.
(Note: The date and age match but the first name does not. Possibly his first
name and middle.)


THOMAS GRAYKOWSKI

Thomas (Tommy) Graykowski, 62, of 3735 Custer St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Graykowski was born March 14, 1909, at Lac du Flambeau, Wis., son of the late 
Joseph and Anna Kluczykowski Graykowski. He moved to Manitowoc with his family as 
a child. He married Katherine Knox Sept. 28, 1940, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 
Osman. He had been employed by the city of Manitowoc as a bridge tender for the past 
18 years and prior to that had operated a service station at 26th and Washington 
Streets. Mr. Graykowski was a member of the Eagles Aerie No. 706, the St. Mary Holy 
Name Society and the Manitowoc Old Times Baseball Club. He was well known in 
Manitowoc area as a baseball player and umpire.
Survivors include his wife, two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); six brothers, 
Harry, Lawrence, Wesley, Stanley, Casimer and John, all of Manitowoc and two sisters, 
Mrs. Rose Pinkowski of Milwaukee and Mrs. Joseph Knox of Manitowoc. A sister, Mrs. 
Josephine Schuette, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where the Old Timers 
Baseball Club will meet in a body at 6 p.m. and a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1971


SOPHIA F. GRZESKOWIAK

Mrs. Sophie F. Grzeskowiak, 74, who resided with her son-in-law and 
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Olson of 1715 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, 
died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Grzeskowiak, nee Sophie Stryzewski, was born Oct. 8, 1899, at 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late Julius and Gertrude Andrastek Stryzewski. 
She was married to John Grzeskowiak August 16, 1924, at Manitowoc. Her 
husband preceded her in death in February of 1950. Mrs. Grzeskowiak was 
a member of the St. Mary Rosary and Altar Society.
Survivors include two daughters; a brother, Frank of Detroit, Mich.; a 
sister, Mrs. Theresa Mueller of Manitowoc and five grandchildren. Two 
brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a wake 
service will be held at 7 p.m. A Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. 
Sunday by the Rosary and Altar Society.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 15, 1973


LUCZYJA JAGODZINSKA

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1908: 
Death Monday of Mrs. Lucy Jagodinski of a heart attack at the home 
of her son, Joseph Jagodinski. She leaves 3 sons and 2 daughters.


ALEX J. JAGODZINSKI

Alex E. Jagodenski(sic, 74, of 1118 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Jagodenski was born Aug. 21, 1897, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
George and Mathilda Mrotek Jagodenski. Prior to his retirement in 1956 
he was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuiding Inc.
Survivors include a brother, Leo, of Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. 
Catherine Musial, Mrs. Pauline Bonk and Mrs. Tillie Lipski, of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Josephine Tomchek, of Milwaukee and Sister Mary Therese, of Stevens 
Point and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a 
memorial service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 24, 1972


PAWEL JAGODZINSKY

From Der Nord Westen, 01 June 1905:
The second twin of 18th St. resident F. Jagodzinski, who was 
17 mos. old, died Sun. morning and was buried Tues. morning 
from the Polish Church. The first of these twins died about 
3 wks. ago.


POITER JAGODZINSKY

From Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1905:
A child about 6-mos. of age of 13th St. resident here Frank Jagodzinski 
died Fri. morning of a pulmonary disease. The funeral was Sunday.


TOMAS JAGODZINSKY

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Jan. 1905:
Death Fri. of South 19th St. resident Thomas Jagodzinski, 
a long-time resident of Manitowoc, at age 81. He leaves a 
widow, 3 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Mon. 
from the Polish Church.


KATARAYNA JAHN

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904:
Death here Sun., from old age debility, of 80-yr. old 
Mrs. Theodor Jahn, a longtime resident of our city. 
The deceased, who is survived by 2 daughters, came to 
Manitowoc more than 50 yrs. ago and has lived here ever 
since. The funeral took place yesterday.


WALENTIN JAWORSKI

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1909:
Death here Sunday of 56-year old Valentin Jaworski of a kidney disease. 
He leaves 3 sons and 4 daughters. His funeral will be held this morning.


FRANK KAMINSKI

(co. death record, v.30 p.654 doc.303)
 
NAME:  Frank Kaminski
White/male/married to Catherine Ziarnik
b. 13 Jan 1878, Manitowoc/d. 1 Dec 1936, Dane Co., Madison, WI/age. 58 yrs. 10 mo. 18 da.
cause:  Squamona celled carcinoma of left lip extension to the 
        whole left side of face and terminal bronchipneumonia
Crane operator of Manitowoc Ship Building Inc.
parents: Walter Kaminski (born Poland) and Lena Kalka (born Poland)
                ***********
(from the Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Dec. 2, 1936, p.5, col.5
 
F. KAMINSKI DIES TUESDAY
LIFELONG RESIDENT OF CITY PASSES IN MADISON HOSPITAL
 
Frank Kaminski, 58, a lifelong resident of the city, died Tuesday at 
the General hospital, Madison, where he has been a patient for several 
months.
Funeral services will probably be held in this city Friday morning.
Mr. Kaminski was born in Manitowoc in 1878.  He married Katherine Ziarnik 
of this city.  He was employed for many years as a crane operator at the 
shipyards.
Survivors are his widow; seven daughters, five sons, mother, Mrs. 
Valentine Kaminski, city; two brothers, Stanley, Milwaukee, Michael, 
city; two sisters, Mrs. Ignatz Kabezynski, Milwaukee, Mrs. Anton Schultz, 
city.
The body will be removed to the residence, 2110 Marshall street, 
Thursday morning from the Leschke funeral home.


KATHERINE KAMINSKI (Catherine)

(co. death record, v.43 p.645 doc.268)
 
Catherine Kaminski
White/female/widowed
housewife
b: 21 Mar 1877, Manitowoc/d. 2 Nov. 1950 at 7:30 a.m., Manitowoc/age 73
cause of death: Chronic myocarditis due to arterio scerosis
parents: Mike Ziarnik and Mary Mella 
****** 
Mrs. Frank Kaminski, nee Catherine Ziarnik, 73, of 2110 S. Marshall 
Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at her home after a lingering 
illness. 
Mrs. Kaminski was born in 1877 at Manitowoc and lived in the city all 
her life.  Her husband, Frank Kaminski, died in 1936.  She was a member 
of the Altar Society of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the 
Leschke funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic 
Church.  Rev. John Landowski officiating.  Burial will be in St. Mary's 
cemetery, Manitowoc.
She is survived by six daughters, four sons, a brother, Wenzil Ziarnik 
of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Becker, Mrs. Mike Pokorsky and 
Mrs. Stanley Derus, all of Manitowoc; 25 grandchildren, and two great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7:30 p.m. Thursday until 
8:30 a.m. Saturday.  The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday
(From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs, Nov. 2, 1950, p. 3-M, col. 3)


LYDIA KATTNER

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Oct. 1906:
An 11-year old daughter of Paul Kattner 
here died last week of diphtheria.


MARTHA M. KATTNER

Mrs. Martha Kattner, 94, resident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, the past 
three years and who formerly lived at 2001 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msg. John S. Landowski 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Kattner, nee Martha Schipper, was born July 24, 1875, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Michael and Mary Schipper. She was married to Paul 
Kattner Sept. 20, 1892. He preceded her in death March 4, 1937.
Survivors include four sons, Frank, Leo, John and Stanley, of Manitowoc; 
three daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Marie) Schultz, of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Reinhardt (Elizabeth) Holsen and Mrs. Leo (Caroline) Leichterman, of 
Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and two great, great 
grandchildren. A son, a daughter and a grandson preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home, where the Rosary will be recited at 
8 o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 26, 1970


MATHILDA KNIPP

Mrs. Matilda (Tillie) Knipp, 76, formerly of 2402 Clark St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Leschek-Bergner Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Clement P. Kern 
will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery.
She was born March 31, 1883 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Anna 
Drycht Rysticken. She was married to Joseph Knipp Oct. 16, 1904, and lived here 
all her life. Her husband, died in 1921. She was a member of the St. Mary 
Rosary Society.
Survivors include two sons, Chester of Manitowoc and Ervin of Tucson, Ariz.; 
two daughters, Mrs. Peter Siewert of Centerville and Mrs. Leonard Swetlik of 
Manitowoc; four brothers, Anton, Peter and Joseph of Manitowoc and George of 
Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Anna Menleski of Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren and 
three great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the Rosary 
will be recited at 2 p.m. by the St. Mary Rosary Society and at 6:30 p.m. by 
Father Kern.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 3, 1960


PETER KNIPP

From Der Nord Westen, 30 June 1887:
Death by drowning of Peter Kniep on Mon. while swimming in the river. He was
the son of innkeeper John Kniep. His body was found and buried yesterday
morning.


JOSEPHINE KOMOROWSKI

Miss Josephine Komorowski, 73, of Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, 
died Satruday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate 
and burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Church Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Komorowski was born Feb. 10, 1899, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Frank and Lillian Poklinkoski Komorowski.
Survivors include four brothers, Anton, of Green Bay, John, Joseph and Alois 
of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Emil Cisler, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Helen 
Wiegend, of Sheboygan.
The Rosary will be recied at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Ninth Street Chapel.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 7, 1972


WARZYNIEC KOMOROWSKI

From Der Nord Westen, 20 July 1905:
Lorenz Kummerowski, a 71-yr. old resident of our city, 
died Sun. and was buried Tues. morning from the Polish 
Church.


ROSE KORLESKY

Mrs. Rose B. Korlesky, 77, of 729A S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. 
Landowski will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Church Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Korlesky, nee Rose Poklenkowski, was born Sept. 5, 1892, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Musial Poklenkowski. She was married to 
Frank Korlesky April 19, 1915, at St. Mary Church, Manitowoc. The couple 
celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in 1965. Mr. Korlesky died May 16, 
1967.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roland (Eleanore) Peronto and Mrs. Melvin 
(Delores) Schulz, of Manitowoc; three brothers, Anton, Frank and John, of 
Manitowoc; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A brother and four 
sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday, where a Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 5, 1970
********
KORLESKY FUNERAL
Funeral services for Mrs. Rose B. Korlesky, 77, of 729A S. 20th St., Manitowoc, 
who died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 6, 1970


JOSEPH KOSTUHOSKE

Joseph J. Kostuhoske, 77, of 1114 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. 
Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kostuhoske was born Jan. 4, 1894, at Stevens Point, son of the late 
Michael and Victoria Adams Kostuhoske. He married Regina Zinda Sept. 17, 
1917, at Stevens Point. He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., 
and retired in 1960. He was a member of the Painters and Decorators Local 
No. 499 and St. Mary's Holy Name Society, and a World War I veteran. The 
couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1967.
Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Edward (Genevieve) Denning, 
Miss Therese Kostuhoske and Mrs. Ernie (Mary Ann) Francl, of Manitowoc, and 
Mrs. Lawrence (Bernice) Russell of Stevens Point; three brothers, Florian, 
Frank, and John all of Stevens Point; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Lepinski, Miss 
Rose and Miss Alvina Kostuhoske of Stevens Point and Mrs. Harriet Davis of 
Milwaukee; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A son preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Monday. Wake services 
will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday by the Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 30, 1971


JULIUS KOZACZUK

Funeral services for Julius Kozackuk, 68, of 931 S. 15th St.,
Manitowoc, who died Monday were at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary
Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski officiated
and burial was in St. Mary Church Cemetery.
(Pallbearers omitted for privacy)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 04, 1960  page 17


AUGUST KUJAWSKI

From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1906:
A heart attack on Friday took the life of August Kujawski, a resident on Calumet
Road near the city limits. The deceased, who was 46, leaves a widow and several
children. The funeral was held Sunday morning.


KATHERINE KUJAWSKI

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1908:
Death here Sunday of Mrs. Kathrine Kuhawski (sic) in the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. Henry Boettcher, at age 75. She is survived by 
8 children. The funeral was held yesterday morning.


CHILD LEVENDESKI

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Apr. 1897:
Death on Tues. of the 5-mo. old child of 7th Ward resident John Levendeski,
of whooping cough. Burial took place this morning at the Polish Cemetery.


MARTHA LEVENDUSKY

Mrs. Martha Levendusky, 89, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday morning 
at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Anthony 
Betley will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Levendusky, nee Martha Skorch, was born May 7, 1883, at Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Anton and Mary Beich Skorch. She was married to 
Jacob Levendusky April 19, 1901. Her husband preceded her in death in 
1932. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Survivors include three sons, Ben, Nick and Fred, of Manitowoc; two 
daughters, Miss Valerie Levendusky, of Whitelaw and Mrs. Russell (Lillian) 
Trastek, of Manitowoc, 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. A wake 
memorial service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 15, 1972


BABY LEWANSKY

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1897:
Death Tues. of the approximately 6-mo. old son of 7th Ward resident 
Adam Lewansky. The funeral took place this morning at the Polish Cemetery.


TILLIE LIPSKI

Mathylda (Tillie) Lipski, 78, of 1118 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus 
Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Lipski was born Sept. 6, 1893, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late George 
and Mathylda Mrotek Jagodinski. She attended schools in Manitowoc. She was 
married to Michael Lipski May 12, 1929 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
in 1968.
Survivors include a daughter, a brother, Leo Jagodinski of Manitowoc; four 
sisters, Mrs. Josephine Tomchek, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Pauline Bonk and Mrs. 
Catherine Musial, of Manitowoc, and Sister Therese Jagodinski, of the order 
of St. Joseph in Stevens Point; and four grandchildren. A brother and a sister 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Thre Rosary will be 
recited at 7 p.m. by the Rev. Thaddeus Koszarek.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 15, 1972


CLARENCE MARENDA

Clarence F. Marenda, 47, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, died Friday 
at Phoenix, Ariz.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Marenda was born Aug. 27, 1925, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Felix J. and Rose J. Nitka Marenda. He attended Manitowoc schools and 
graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1942. He was a 
veteran of World War II. He married Winifred Haling in 1951, at 
Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where 
a memorial service will be held at 7:45 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 2, 1973


ROSE MARENDA

Mrs. Rose J. Marenda, 77, of 1618 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Schiavone will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Marenda, nee Rose J. Nitka, was born April 12, 1894, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nitka. She was married to Felix J. Marenda 
May 19, 1919, at St. Mary Church, Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death 
Jan. 10, 1968. Mrs. Marenda was a member of the St. Mary Rosary Society.
Survivors include three sons, Ervin of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Clarence of Manitowoc 
and Att. Floyd of Milwaukee, two brothers, John and Joseph of Manitowoc, two 
sisters, Mrs. Victor Schultz and Mrs. Mathew Lambries of Manitowoc and two 
grandchildren, (Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday where a wake service 
will be held at 7:30 p.m. A Rosary will be recited by the St. Mary Rosary Society 
at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 12, 1971


PETER MARKUS

From Der Nord Westen, 17 June 1886:
Death on 15 June of Peter Markus, a blind veteran of the 87th Ill. Reg. who lived
in Town Eaton. The deceased was receiving a pension of $30 a month, and now his
wife will receive $12 a month.


HERMAN MEYER

Herald Times Reporter
September 25, 1952
Herman M. Meyer, 40 of Manitowoc, died Thursday at the home
of his father-in-law.
Funeral services were held at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
Survivors included a wife, mother, six brothers, five sisters.


P. MJCHALSKA  (PATRONELLA)

From Der Nord Westen, 05 May 1904:
Death late Sun. night of 66-yr. old Mrs. Patronella Michalski. 
The funeral was held yesterday morning at the Polish Cemetery.


AGNES MROTEK

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1892:
Death Sun. from the grippe of Mrs. Agnes Mrotek (nee Jagodzinski), wife
of 7th Ward resident Frank Mrotek. The deceased was born 06 June 1870 in
Town Newton and is survived by her husband and two small children. Burial 
was Tues. in the Polish Cemetery.


FRANK MROTEK

From Der Nord Westen, 18 July 1907: 
Death at age 49 on Sunday of 7th Ward resident Frank Mrotek. 
He leaves a widow and 5 children. The funeral was held Tuesday 
morning from the Polish Church.


MAGDALENA MROTEK

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Sep. 1904:
Death Sun. evening of 67-yr. old Mrs. Magdala Mrotek. 
The deceased came to Manitowoc from her Polish home 
in 1872 and has lived here ever since. She leaves 3 
children and 26 grandchildren. The funeral was held 
Wed. morning from the Polish Church.


CLARA G. MUELLER

Mrs. Clara Mueller, 75, a resident of Manitou Manor, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, The Rt. Rev. Msg. John S. 
Landowski will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Mueller, nee Clara Zalewski was born Feb. 25, 1894, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Michael and Victoria Musial Zalewski. She was married to Joseph 
Mueller in 1924 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Feb. 6, 1952. She was 
a member of the Rosary Society at St. Mary Church.
Survivors include two sons, a sister, Mrs. A.C. DeVelice, of Fond du Lac and 
10 grandchildren. Four brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 3:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society and at 7 p.m. by the 
parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 23, 1970
**********
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Mueller, 75, a resident of Manitou Manor, 
Manitowoc, who died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at 
St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msg. John S. Landowski 
will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Mueller, nee Clara Zalewski, was born Feb. 25, 1894, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Michael and Victoria Musial Zalewski.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 24, 1970


FRANCISKA MUSIAL

From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1894: 
Death Mon. evening, one hour after giving birth to a set of male twins, 
of Franziska Muschell, a resident of the 5th Ward. She was 35 yrs. old 
and leaves a husband and 7 children, including the new twins. The funeral 
was yesterday morning at the Polish Cemetery.
***********
From Der Nord Westen, 09 Aug. 1894: 
One of the twins, whose birth we reported week before last which led to 
the death of Mrs. Muschel, died on Mon. and was buried Tues. in the Polish 
Cemetery.
(Note: There is no stone for this child, so I put the obit with it's mother)


JOSEF NICKEL

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug. 1901:
Death on Mon. of well-known Washington St. resident, innkeeper 
Joseph Nickels from dropsy. The deceased, who was 58-yrs. old, 
was born in West Prussia. He came to Manitowoc in the 70's, 
worked for a while with the railroad, and then established an 
inn which he operated for 13 yrs. until his death. He leaves a 
widow and 8 children.


EMILY NITKA

Mrs. John A. Nitka, 72, of 1318 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died late Saturday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. 
Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Nitka nee Emily S. Mushel, was born Oct. 13, 1898, at Manitowoc, the 
daughter of the late Anton and Mathilda Burry Mushel. She was married to Mr. 
Nitka Nov. 26, 1917, at St. Mary church. A resident of Manitowoc all her 
life, she was a member of the St. Mary Rosary Society and the Catholic Women's 
club and had been active with the Manitowoc Apostolate.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Francis (Dorothy) Hein and 
Mrs. Milton (Diane) Kitzerow; two brothers, John and Anton, and a sister, Mrs. 
Clara Vnuk, Manitowoc, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two 
brothers and a sister preceded Mrs. Nitka in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 o'clock this Monday evening. A 
rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society and at 8 o'clock by 
members of the parish and the Catholic Woman's Club will recite the Rosary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 19, 1971


LEON NOVAK

Leon (Leo) R. Novak, 61, of 1907 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home 
and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus 
Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Novak was born April 3, 1910, at Milwaukee, son of the late Joseph and 
Catherine Ciszewski Novak. He was educated at Manitowoc. He was employed at 
Northern Wisconsin Produce for 20 years and at Aluminum Speciality Co. for 16 
years until his retirement in 1965 due to illness. He was a charter member of 
the St. Mary Young Men's Club.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, a daughter, two brothers, Edwin, of 
Milwaukee and Adam, of Manitowoc; and five grandchildren. A daughter and a 
brother preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. by Father Koszarek.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 30, 1971
*******
Funeral services for Leon (Leo) R. Novak, 61, of 1907 Hamilton St., Manitowoc 
who died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be held 10 a.m. 
Thursday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Mr. Novak married Helen Becker Aug. 23, 1937, at Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 1, 1971


MICHAEL NOVAK

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1902:
Following an illness of several years 23-yr. old Michael Novak 
died Mon. of dropsy. The funeral was held Tues. morning at the 
Polish Cemetery.


JOSEPH ORCHEKOWSKY

Joseph Orchekowski, 63, of 1128 N. Eighth Street, Manitowoc, died 
Saturdaymorning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a 
two-week illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church,
Manitowoc, the Rev. Anthony Stefl officiating. Burial will be in
St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Orchekowski was born Sept. 11, 1896, at Manitowoc, son of the
late John and Gertrude Broune Orchekowski. He was educated at 
Sacred Heart Catholic grade school and was forty years employed by
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., retiring in 1954. He was a member of
the Holy Name Society of Holy Innocent parish and a member of Boiler
Makers Local 443 until his retirement.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. John Kaminski and Mrs. John 
Block of Manitowoc; and 12 nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday until the
time of services. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday by
the Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 09, 1960  page 7


JOSEPH OSSIECK

Joseph Ossieck, 72, of 1229 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. 
Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Ossieck was born March 11, 1899, at Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas 
and Anna Glisch Ossieck. He attended St. Mary Parochial School. He sailed 
as a seaman on ocean freighters since 1919 and retired in 1964. Mr. Ossieck 
was a member of the National Maritime Union of America.
Survivors include a brother, John, two sisters, Mrs. Julius Wergin and Mrs. 
Anton Nowak, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A sister and six brothers 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a 
Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 4, 1972


CHARLES PEKULIK

Charles A. Pekulik, 69, of 1109 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek 
will officate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Pekulik was born Feb. 16, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas and 
Veronica Becker Pekulik. He resided in Manitowoc all his life. He had been 
employed at Wisconsin Malting Co., retiring seven years ago.
Survivors include three daughters, four sisters, Miss Nellie Pekulik, Mrs. 
Michael (Josephine) Stryzewski, Mrs. Victor (Helen) Ratajczak and Mrs. Robert 
(Cele) Jagodensky of Manitowoc and seven grandchildren.
(Survivors edited for privay)
A brother, Gordon, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday where a wake 
service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 1, 1971


TEODOR PIKULIK

From the Manitowoc Pilot, November 23, 1905:
Theodore, the 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pikulik, Twenty-
fourth street, died of membranous croup last Sunday. The funeral was
held Tuesday afternoon from St. Mary's church.
*********
From Der Nord Westen, 23 Nov. 1905:
A 10-yr. old son of 24th St. resident here, Thomas Pikulik 
died Sun. of diphtheria and was buried Tues. morning.


VALERIA PIKULIK

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1909:
10-year old Valeria Hikulik (sic) died last week of diphtheria.


ANNA POKORSKI

Mrs. Anna Pokorski, 71, a former Manitowoc resident, died Saturday 
at Phoenix, Ariz.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officate and burial will be in the St. Mary 
Catholic Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pokorski, nee Anna Kowalsky, was born April 17, 1901, at West 
Kewaunee, daughter of the late Albert and Mary Bonk Kowalsky. She was 
married to Edward L. Pokorski May 18, 1920, at Two Rivers. Her husband 
preceded her in death June 2, 1953. Mrs. Pokorski was a member of the 
Germania Society of Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening where a Memorial service will be held at 7:15 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 26, 1973


JENNIE POKORSKY

Mrs. Joanna Pokorsky, 86, who resided with her daughter and son-in-law, 
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hill, of 543 West Lawn Blvd., Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will 
officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery.
Mrs. Pokorsky, nee Joanna Ziarnik, was born July 19, 1887, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Michael and Veronica Mueller Ziarnik. She was married 
to Michael Pokorsky Aug. 30, 1909, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
Apr. 4, 1965. She was a member of St. Mary Rosary Society and the Catholic 
Women's Club.
Survivors include a son and two daughters; and five grandchildren. A brother 
and three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where the 
Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. by St. Mary Rosary Society and a wake 
service will be held at 7 p.m. by the Catholic Women's club and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 12, 1973
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(22 Jul 1887/Oct 1973/SSDI)


ANNA POWALEK

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1903:
Mrs. Anna Powalek, quite possibly the oldest resident of our county, 
died Sat. at the age of 101. Mrs. Powalek came to Manitowoc with her 
late husband about 40 yrs ago and has lived here ever since. She is 
survived by one daughter here and another in Poland. In addition, she 
has 29 great-grandchildren here and 16 in Poland. The funeral took 
place Tues. at the Polish Cemetery.


FRANK POWALISZ

Frank Powalisz To Be Buried Monday Morning
Frank Powlisz, 66, 1225 South 18th street, passed away Thursday 
afternoon at 4:30. Funeral services will be held from the home 
Monday morning at 8:30 and at 9 o'clock from the St. Mary's church. 
Burial will be made at the St. Mary's cemetery.
The deceased was born Nov. 20, 1867 in Poland. He came to Manitowoc 
45 years ago. In 1897 he was married to Anna Zagrodnik of this city 
who survives him. He has been in the employe of the Aluminum Goods 
company for the past 20 years.
Survivors include his widow; two sons, Victor and Francis of this 
city; two brothers, John of Poland and Joseph of Milwaukee; three 
sisters, Mrs. Joseph Mrotek, Mrs. Mary Derla, and Mrs. Katherine 
Sobieszczyk, all of Manitowoc.
The body will be taken to the home today at 5:30 p.m. from the 
Shimek and Schwartz funeral home.
Unknown Paper Unknown Date


SUSAN RATHSACK

From Der Nord Westen, 08 June 1905:
Consumption claimed the life Fri. of Susie Rathsack, daughter 
of widow Nellie Rathsack here. The deceased was born and lived 
here her entire life. The funeral was held Mon. from the Polish 
Church.


PAWEL REWOLINSKI

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1900:
Death of 17-yr. old P. Revolinski Sun. of consumption. The funeral was 
held yesterday morning from the Polish Church.


STELLA ROZUMALSKI

From the Two Rivers Reporter, March 30, 1953
 
Rozumalski
Mrs. Stella Rozumalski, 76, 1333 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. John 
Landowski will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Rozumalski, the former Stella Krolikowski, was born in November, 
1876, in Milwaukee. She moved to Manitowoc 30 years ago. In 1919 she 
was married to John Rozumalski who died in 1934. Since the death of her 
husband, Mrs. Rozumalski had lived with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Borusky. 
She was a member of the Holy Rosary and Altar Society of St. Mary Catholic 
Church and also a Gold Star Mother.
Survivors include seven daughters, four sons, one sister, Sister Mary M. 
Sabina of Elm Grove; 20 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A son, 
Frank, was killed in action June 11, 1945.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday. The rosary will 
be said at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The Gold Star Mothers will conduct a short graveside 
ceremony.


ANASTASIA RUGOWSKI

From Der Nord Westen, 31 Mar. 1904:
Death here Wed. evening last week of Mrs. Mathew Rugowski 
at age 51 from a lung illness. In addition to her husband 
she is survived by 11 children. The funeral was held Fri. 
at the Polish Cemetery.


FRANCISZEK/RYSZTIKON

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1906:
68-year old Frank Rystikon died Tuesday last week leaving 
his widow and 12 children. The funeral was Thursday.


MARYJANNA SADOWSKA

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sep. 1901:
Margarethe Sadowsky, wife of Joseph Sadowsky, died Wed. last week 
after suffering from a tumor for several months. The funeral was 
held Fri.


JOSEF SADOWSKI

From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1907:
Joseph Sadowski, a 78-yr. old resident of the 7th Ward, died Sunday of old age
debility. He is survived by several children. The funeral was at the Polish 
Cemetery.


POITR SADOWSKI

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1901:
Death here Sun. of 23-yr. old Peter Sadowsky of consumption. The deceased, 
who was unmarried, is survived by his father, 10 brothers and 2 sisters. 
The funeral was held Tues. morning at the Polish Cemetery.


JOHN SANDOR

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Dec. 1902: 
A terrible accident occurred Mon. morning in elevator ‘A’ of the Northern Grain Co.
John Sandor, while working there, caught his left leg in the coil of rope which was
attached to the scraper, and before the machine could be brought to a halt the
noose had tightened and cut off the leg between ankle and knee. The unfortunate man
was taken to the machine room and the engineer applied a dressing to stop the bleeding,
after which he was taken to the hospital and an appropriate amputation performed just
below the knee. 
************
From Der Nord Westen, 11 Dec. 1902:
John Sandor, about whom we recently reported having an 
accident in Elevator A which severed his leg, died Fri. 
of shock following the unfortunate accident and the
ensuing operation. The deceased, (the type is disturbed 
but appears to identify him as a "Slovene ") came here 
from Europe a few years ago. He was 26 and leaves a widow 
and one child. The funeral was held Sunday.


TAMMY LOU SCHULTZ

Tammy Lou Schultz, five year old daughter of Raymond P. and Marie Vetter 
Schultz, of Menomonee Falls, died Wednesday after being struck by a truck 
in front of her home.
Mass of the Angels service will be at 8:15 a.m. Saturday at A.A. Schmidt 
and Sons Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Menomonee 
Falls. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Church Cemetery, Manitowoc, at 
1:30 p.m. Saturday.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother, Kelly Paul, preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, where 
a parish vigil will be at 8 p.m. Friends may also call at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc from noon on Saturday until 1:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 20, 1970


C. SCZYRNCRAK

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1901
After an illness of several years Mr. C. Sczyrncrak died Sat. of consumption. 
The deceased reached the age of 62 and had lived many years in our city. His 
funeral was held Mon. morning at the Polish Cemetery.


FRANK SHERASKI

Frank G. Sheraski, 62, of 2131 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home 
and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. 
Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Sheraski was born May 29, 1909, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and 
Blanche Konieczka Sheraski. He married Emily Plotka Feb. 5, 1943, at Manitowoc. 
He had been employed by the National Dairy Division of the Great Atlantic and 
Pacific Tea Co. for 41 years, retiring in 1969. Mr. Sheraski was a member of 
the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
two brothers, Edward and Carl of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Ruebesam and 
Sophia Sheraski of Manitowoc and seven grandchildren. A brother and a sister 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where a Rosary will be 
recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 27, 1971
********
Funeral services for Frank G. Sheraski, 62, of 2131 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, 
who died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 10 a.m. 
Wednesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Mr. Sheraski married Emily Potlka Feb. 5, 1934, at Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon 
where a Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 28, 1971


JOSEPH SKRZYPCZYNSKI

Funeral services for Joseph B. Skrzypczynski, 70, formerly of St. Mary Home, 
Manitowoc, who died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a 
lingering illness, will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Lesechke-Bergner Funeral Home 
and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msg. 
John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Skrzypczynski was born March 22, 1900, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Valentine and Agnes Wajer Skrzypczynski. He attended schools in Manitowoc 
and was employed as a timekeeper at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc.
Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Monica Scherer, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Mary 
Kupczak, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Edward (Verna) Daron, of Newton and Mrs. Rudolph 
(Agnes) Armatowski, of Manitowoc. A brother, John, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday, where a parish 
rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 23, 1970


FRANK SOBIESCZYK

Frank Sobieszcyk, 75, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc died unexpectedly 
Sunday afternoon at the home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in St. 
Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Sobieszcyk was born Sept. 26, 1898, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Frank Sr., and Catherine Powalisz Sobieszcyk. He was a resident of 
Manitowoc all his life and a member of St. Mary Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Anna) Pekulik and Mrs. Cecelia 
Lambries, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A sister and a brother 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a 
Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 15, 1973


JOHN F. SOBIESKI

John F. Sobieski, 78, of 1014 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at home following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Sobieski was born May 26, 1892, at Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and 
Catherine Powalisz Sobieski. He married Josephine Andrastek May 28, 1918, at 
Manitowoc. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in 1968. Mr. 
Sobieski retired in 1968 as a foreman for Mirro Aluminum Co. after 50 years of 
employment. He was a member of the Mirro Retirement Employe Club, the Mirro 
Management Club, a past president of the Mirro Foreman's Assn., a 50-year 
member and past president of the Manitowoc Marine Band, a 50-year member of 
the Manitowoc Musicians Local No. 195 and a 25-year member of the Eagles Aerie 
No. 706. Mr. Sobieski was also a member of the St. Mary Holy Name Society and 
had served as treasurer of St. Mary parish the past eight years.
Survivors include his wife; a brother, Frank, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. 
Frank Pekulik and Mrs. Cecilia Lambries of Manitowoc; and a grandson (Survivor 
omitted for privacy.) A son, Arthur, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where a Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m. The Manitowoc Marine Band will meet in a body at the 
funeral home at 6 p.m. Thursday and the Mirro Management Club will meet at 
6:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1971


FRANCISZKA STASTIEK

From Der Nord Westen, 31 Dec. 1908: 
Diphtheria claimed the life on Thursday last week of the 
4-year old daughter of South 25th Street resident Joseph Stasiek.


JOZEF STASTIEK

From Der Nord Westen, 31 Dec. 1908:
On Tuesday a second child, a boy, in the Stasiek family
also died. This makes two deaths within a few days.


JOSEPHINE L. STROMILA

Mrs. Josephine L. Stromila, 67, of 1208 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died 
Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Stromila, nee Josephine Schultz, was born Aug. 22, 1904, at 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ignatius and Alvina Marende Schultz. 
Prior to her retirement in 1970 she had been employed at Mirro Aluminum 
Co., Manitowoc, for 23 years. She was a member of the Rosary Society of 
St. Mary Church.
Survivors include a son, Tech. Sgt. Richard, of Duluth, Minn.; two 
daughters, Miss Ruth, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Robert (Betty) Hobart, of 
Sheboygan; three brothers, John and Arnold, of Manitowoc and Felix of 
Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Edward Check of Manitowoc; and four grand-
children. A daughter, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society and a memorial 
service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 10, 1972


MICHAEL STRZYZEWSKI

Michael B. (Cabbage Mike) Strzyzewski, 81, of 1318 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, 
died Wednesday at a Manitowoc hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Anthony L. 
Betley will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Strzyzewski was born Setp. 25, 1891, at Manitowoc, son of the late Julius 
and Gertrude Andrastek Strzyewski. He married Josephine Pekulik Nov. 21, 1922, 
at St. Mary Catholic Church. He owned and operated a tavern in the City of 
Manitowoc for many years, retiring in 1958. He was a veteran of World War I 
and a member of World War I Barracks 2565 of Manitowoc. He was a 25-year member 
of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday 
where memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 8, 1973
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(Michael Stryzewski/b. 25 Sept. 1891/d. Feb. 1973/SSDI)


ELLA SYPNIEWSKI

Miss Ella Sypniewski, 74, who resided at Marina View Manor, Milwaukee, died 
Wednesday at Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Miss Sypniewski was born Aug. 3, 1898, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Joseph Sypniewski.
Survivors include a brother, Albert, of Muskegon, Mich., two sisters, Mrs. 
Robert Knobler, of Menomonie, Wis., and Mrs. Ella Naus, of Milwaukee and nieces 
and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 15, 1972


STELLA TADYCH

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Feb. 1906:
A 2-1/2 year old little daughter of J.F. Tadych, fell into a container of cooking
water Tuesday afternoon, receiving burns from which she died Wednesday.


GERTRUDE TOMCZYK

Mrs. Stanley Tomchek, about 60, of 1907 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday morning of injuries resulting from a two-car automobile
collision at Elk City, Okla.
Her husband who was driving the car, was cut about the face.
The Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral
arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 22, 1961  page 11
********
Mrs. Stanley Tomchek, 60, of 1906 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Saturday
morning at Elk City Okla., from injuries sustained in an automobile
accident there that morning.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the
Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski officiating. Burial will be in the church
cemetery.
Mrs. Tomchek was born Gertrude Glysch Nov. 15, 1900, at Manitowoc, daughter
of the late John and Agnes Vnuk Glysch. She was educated at Manitowoc schools
and married to Stanley Tomchek Aug. 29, 1927, at Manitowoc. He is employed
at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc.
She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Mary Church. A brother
preceded her in death.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary
will be recited at 3 p.m. by the Altar and Rosary Society and at 7 p.m. by
members of the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday April 24, 1961


GEORGE TULACH

George Tulach, 74, of 1015 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Tulach was born April 30, 1897, at Manitowoc, son of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. John Tulach. He married Rose Buretta April 12, 1921, at Manitowoc. 
His wife preceded him in death May 19, 1971. Prior to his retirement in 
1951 he was a lieutenant of the Manitowoc Police Dept. for 22 years. He 
organized the School Safety Patrol System of the City of Manitowoc. He was 
a 50-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706 and St. Mary 
Holy Name Society.
Survivors include two daughters, two brothers, Washington and John, of 
Chicago; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A son, Glenn 
and a sister preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a 
memorial servive will be held at 7:30 p.m. by the Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 21, 1972


ROSE TULACH

Mrs. George Tulack(sic), 71, 1012 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Tulack, nee Rose Buretta, was born Jan. 16, 1900, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late John and Anna Buretta. She resided in Manitowoc all her life. She 
was married to George Tulack April 12, 1924, at St. Mary Church, Manitowoc. 
The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary this past April. Mrs. 
Tulack was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and the Rosary 
Society of St. Mary Church.
Survivors include her husband, two daughters, three brothers, Andrew and Alois 
of Manitowoc and Joseph of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Boyd of Florida 
and Mrs. Alois Rohrer of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and two great grand-
children. A son, Glenn, preceded her in death in April of 1970, and a brother 
and a sister also preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a Rosary 
will be recited at 4:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society and a Memorial service 
will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 20, 1971


CLARA VNUK

Mrs. Clara Barbara Vnuk, 82, of 1715 Madison St., Mantiowoc, died Friday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral servies will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. 
Koszarek wil officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Vnuk, nee Clara Mushel, was born Sept. 18, 1890, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Anton and Mathilda Burry Mushel. She was married to Leo Vnuk 
Oct. 26, 1909, at Manitwoc. Mr. Vnuk preceded her in death in 1943. She was 
a member of the Rosary Society of St. Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include a son, Theodore, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Leone) 
Weber, of Miami, Fla.; a brother, John Mushel, of Mantiowoc; five grandchildren 
and two great grandchildren. Two sons, two daughters, three brothers and two 
sisters preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday. The Rosary will 
be recited by the St. Mary Rosary Society at 3:30 p.m. and memorial services 
will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 20, 1972


CHRISTIAN WACKER

Name: Wacker, Christian
D.: 4/12/1878
B.:
Reg. D.: 6/20/1879
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 20 Yrs.
B.P.: Germany
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.: Graveyard of Cath. Ch. Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Hennrich Jacobs
Spouse:
F.:
M.: Anna Mary Schrade
Cause of Death: Consumption
Pg. #: v.1 p.307


VALENTINE WAUK

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1897:
Death on Easter Sunday in the Polish Church, during the service, 
of Valentine Wauk of a heart attack. The deceased, who was 63, 
was buried Tues. in the Polish Cemetery.


BERNARD WEINA

Bernard Weina, 78, of 1424 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at the 
family residence.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. 
Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Weina was born Aug. 22, 1894, at Manitowoc, son of the late Julius and 
Thecla Jagodinski Weina. He married Helen Stanzel Apr. 11, 1921, at St. Anne 
Catholic Church, Francis Creek. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in 
the United States Army. He was employed at Medusa Portland Cement Co. and 
retired in 1959. Mrs. Weina preceded him in death Nov. 9, 1970.
Survivors include two sons, two daughters, three brothers, Theodore, Conrad 
and Anton, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Wisniewski, of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Thecla Fricke, of California; 19 grandchildren and five great grand-
children. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. 
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where Memorial 
services will be at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 28, 1972


ROBERT WEINA

Robert B. Weina, 96, who had been a patient at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, the past two and a half years, died there Thursday.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. 
Msgr. John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Weina was born Nov. 2, 1873, in Germany, son of the late Anton and 
Marcella Neidy Weina. He married Margaret Michalek Feb. 15, 1897, at St. 
Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death Oct. 27, 
1966. He had been employed by the Spindler Company, Manitowoc, retiring 
in 1937.
Survivors include two sons, Anton of Manitowoc, and Paul of Chicago; two 
daughters, Mrs. Martha Schweigl and Mrs. Helen Popp of Manitowoc; 17 
grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren and 20 great great grandchildren. 
A daughter and a son preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Friday 
afternoon where a Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 10, 1970


ADAM WELNICKI

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1901:
Adam Welnick, a local resident who was working in Newton, was brought back 
here for examination of mental illness. He was examined by Dr. Kemper who 
confirmed the diagnosis, but also found the man to be extremely ill. The 
man was suffering such terrible heart pains that he had lost his reason. 
On Thurs. a stroke took the life of the unfortunate man. He leaves his 
widow and several children. The funeral was held Sat.


PAUL WIER

Paul F. Wier, 63, of 1515 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John 
Koprowski will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Wier was born Aug. 14, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of the late Michael and Anna 
Schroeder Wier. He attended schools at Manitowoc. He was last employed at Lapcor 
Plastics Inc., retiring in April of 1967.
Survivors include three brothers, Joseph, Alois and August of Manitowoc and a 
sister, Mrs. Felix Budnik, of Manitowoc. Four brothers and two sisters preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon where 
a Rosary will be recited by Father Koprowski at 7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 25, 1971


SARAH MARIE WIESNER

Sarah Marie Wiesner, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Wiesner, 
of 309A N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Friday at St. Vincent Hospital, 
Green Bay.
Private funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Schneider officiated and burial was in 
St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Sarah Marie was born Aug. 3, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 6, 1973


MRS. GEORGE WNUCK

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1897:
Death Sat. in the local hospital of Mrs. George Wnuck, age 42, of cancer. 
She leaves her husband and 7 children. Burial was Mon. morning in the 
Polish Cemetery.


KATARZYNA WNUK

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1907: 
Death Thursday last week of 75-year old Mrs. Kate Wnuk in the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Anna Frozena. The funeral was held Saturday at the Polish
Cemetery.


MARY ZENDALA

Mrs. Mary Zendala, 87, of 1014 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 
at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. 
Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Zendala, nee Mary Mella, was born Dec. 30, 1883, in the Town of Newton, 
daughter of the late Francis and Veronica Mella. She was married to Steve 
Zendala Nov. 27, 1910, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death March 5, 1942. 
Mrs. Zendala was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Mary Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Harry (Eleanore) Kasten, Mrs. Ray 
(Esther) Meyer and Miss Florence, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Hugo (Helen) Cutrera, 
of Lincolnwood, Ill., and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a Rosary 
will be recited at 4:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society and a Memorial service will 
be held at 7:45 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 31, 1971


FRANCISZEK ZIARNIK

From Der Nord Westen, 10 May 1906:
23-year old Frank Zarnik here died Friday. He is survived by 
a widow, his parents and several sisters. The funeral was held 
Monday from the Polish Church.


MICHAEL ZIARNIK

(co. death record, v.23 p.451 doc.208)
  
Michael Ziarnik
Male/white/widowed/Retired
b. 1847, Germany/d. 29 Oct. 1927 9:30 a.m., Manitowoc/age 80
cause: mitral regurgitation
parents: not listed
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ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT IS CLAIMED HERE
Death today claimed Michael Ziarnik, old resident of the city, at the 
age of 81 years.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 
9 at St. Mary's church, the Rev. Father Kubiezewski officiating, and 
burial will take place in the St. Mary's cemetery.
Born in Poland, Mr. Ziarnik came to this country 55 years ago and has 
made Manitowoc his home since that time.  Death was caused by old age, 
which also claimed Mrs. Ziarnik a year ago.  He is survived by son, 
four daughters, and 29 grandchildren.  Two brothers, Simon of Milwaukee 
and Frank of this city, also survive.
Mr. Ziarnik was an active member of the St. Boniface and St. Joseph 
societies.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, Oct 29, 1927, p.4, col.4


TOOFILA ZIGMUNT

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Sep. 1902:
Through an unfortunate accident on Tues. the apron of 14-yr. old 
Mary Zigmund caught fire. She is the daughter of Jos. Zigmund who 
lives on the corner of 23rd and Hamilton Sts. In her fear the girl 
began running about and so the fire spread to all of her clothing 
until she was immolated. She was still alive as of Wed. evening, 
but there is little hope that she will survive.
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From Der Nord Westen, 18 Sep. 1902:
Theophelia Zigmund, the child whom we recently reported as having 
suffered terrible burns, died Tues. She will be buried tomorrow 
morning from the Polish Church.