ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CEMETERY OBITUARIES


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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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. ****************** 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. ************** 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 GOLATA 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. **************** 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

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.)

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.

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 ****** (From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs, Nov. 2, 1950, p. 3-M, col. 3 KAMINSKI 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ********* (from the Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, Oct 29, 1927, p.4, col.4 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.

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. *************** 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.