MARIA T. CAMP (28th July 1926 Manitowoc Herald News) PASSING OF MRS. CAMP TAKES ONE OF OLDEST SURVIVORS OF SOCIETY OF DAUGHTERS OF WAR OF 1812 With the passing in death yesterday of Mrs. Mary Camp, pioneer resident of the city, one of the oldest, if not the oldest member of the Society of Daughters of 1812, is summoned, Mrs. Camp having been a daughter of Jonas A. Stone who was a ship's carpenter on the man-o-war with which Perry fought the memorable battle of Lake Erie against the British in 1812. At the centennial celebration of the battle, held at Put-in-Bay in 1912 Mrs. Camp was an honored guest as the only surviving daughter of participant in that battle in Wisconsin. Mrs. Camp was accompanied on the trip from Wisconsin by the governer and state officials as escort and received especial recognition at the ceremonies at which a monument was unveiled to commemorate the historical event in which her father had taken part a century previously. Mrs. Camp recalled the occasion with a great deal of pride in the declining days of her life event. Funeral Tomorrow Funeral services for Mrs. Camp, who was 88 at her death will be held tomorrow afternoon at the William Frazier chapel at 1:30, with burial at Evergreen. The Rev. M.S. Weber will officiate at the services. Mrs. Camp, nee Stone, was born at Mackinaw, Michigan, November 14, 1846, and was married to Valentine Benson at the age of 15. Three children were born to them and two, Wallace and Herbert, of the state of Washington, survive, while the third son, Milton, died at an early age. Mr. Benson died later and Mrs. Camp removed to Two Rivers and later to this city where she married Parmenas Camp thirty-nine years ago. Mr. Camp preceded his wife in death seventeen years ago. Mrs. Camp has lived at her home at 215 North Seventh street for 47 years and died there yesterday noon. Mrs. Bellinger, granddaughter and adopted daughter of the deceased, arrived here this morning from Chicago to complete funeral arrangements. Mrs. Camp leaves to mourn her passing, her two sons, Wallace her son of Seattle, Wash., and Herbert Benson of Coopville, Wash., and her adopted daughter Mrs. Myrtle H. Bellinger of Chicago. Four great-grandchildren and about fifteen grand children also survive.
PARMENAS AND MARIA CAMP
PARMENAS CAMP From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1908: P.A. Camp, an old resident of our city who has been living here since the 50’s, died yesterday at age 85. He is survived by his mourning widow and a daughter residing in Chicago. [bur. 12-11-1908/cause: cormorna]
CHARLES CAMPBELL From Der Nord Westen, 29 May 1902: Death in Chicago on Tues. of Charles Campbell, a son of Mrs. Theodor Jorsch here. The deceased operated a drugstore here at one time but 10 yrs. ago moved to Chicago.
CHARLES F. CANRIGHT From Der Nord Westen, 29 May 1902: Death Fri. in Pasadena, California, of Mr. Charles F. Canright, a well-known resident of our city, of consumption. He had gone west several months ago in hopes of building up his health. He was born in Manitowoc 30 Nov. 1859. For many years he was employed by the Hamilton Manufacturing Co. in Two Rivers, eventually taking over the agency of the Goodrich Transportation Co. which located him here. As his illness increased he was granted a pension of $50 a month in recognition of his years of long service. He was held in the highest esteem here and in Two Rivers. His casket was brought here yesterday and will be buried today in the city cemetery.
CHARLES S. CANRIGHT From Der Nord Westen, 25 Jan. 1900: Death on Mon. morning of Charles L. Canright here of cancer complicated with a stroke. The deceased was born 19 Mar. 1827 in the state of New York and came to Wisconsin as a youth of 19. At the beginning of his 50th year he came to Two Rivers and was employed as a teacher, a year later moving to Manitowoc. In his 60’s he filled the office of County School Superintendent and was elected Justice of the Peace several times. During the last few years he had an insurance agency. The deceased leaves 4 children, one of whom is Frank Canright, the popular local agent for the Goodrich Transportation Co., and in whose home the death occurred. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
CLARA M. CANRIGHT
From the Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 6, 1871: Drowned - Clara Canright, a little daughter of C.S. Canright, Esq., of this city, lost her life last Saturday afternoon by falling into a cistern. The afflicted parents have the sympathy of the entire community. HENRY CARLE From Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec. 1901: Death Sat. morning here of the 86-yr. old baker Henry Carle. The elderly man had fallen down the steps in his residence the day before, which directly led to his death. He was born in Hamburg and came to America 55 years ago, since which time he has lived in our city. He is survived by 8 children. The funeral was held Tues.
HENRY CARLE From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug 1907: Galloping consumption took the life of 38-year old Henry Carle in the night between Thursday and Friday. He was a well-known resident of our city in which he had been born and raised. He was a baker by profession. 2 brothers and 5 sisters mourn his death.
NILS CARLSON From Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1895: Death of Nels Carlson from internal injuries received in an accident at the shipyard on Mon. of last week when a piece of timber kicked back into him from a power saw. He leaves a widow and 8 children.
SENA CARLSON From Der Nord Westen, 31 Aug. 1905: Death Fri. in Milwaukee of 24-yr. old Lena Carlsson, a former local resident, from consumption. The body was brought here and buried Mon. from the Norwegian Lutheran Church.
ANNA CARSTENS Manitowoc Herald Times: "Obituaries: Carstens", 7 Mar 1967 Mrs. Anna Carstens, 82, of 1422 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, widow of the late Sheriff Herman Carstens, died Tuesday morning at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. T. F. Uetzmann will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Carstens, nee Anna Augusta Boeckmann, was born Oct. 16, 1884, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Carl and Wilhelmina Genz Boeckmann. She was married to Herman Fred Carstens Jun 16, 1906, in the Town of Newton. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Newton except when Mr. Carstens was sheriff from 1928 until 1932. He died June 2, 1945, when Mrs. Carstens returned to Manitowoc. She was a member of Immanuel Church and an honorary member of its Ladies Aid Society. She is survived by three daughters, three sisters, a grandson, a granddaughter, and a great granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday when the casket will be taken to church where the body will lie in state until time of service. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CARL CARSTENS Manitowoc Herald Times: "Obituaries: Carstens", 7 May 1962 Carl E. Carstens, 65, of 1511 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First German Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born March 7, 1897, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Ernst and Anna Wehausen Carstens. Mr. Carstens was a veteran of World War I, having served with the Fourth Group of Machine Gun unit from 1918 to 1919. He married Adelia Radke July 22, 1920, at Manitowoc. He was employed at Lakeside Machine Shop Inc., as a millwright and retired in March. He was a member of First German Lutheran Church, American Legion Drews - Bleser Post 88, Clipper City Lodge 516 and the International Association of Machinists. Among survivors are his wife, a son, two sisters, Mrs. Emma Ficke, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Louis Rodewald, of Manitowoc Rapids and two grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church and the body will lie in state until time of service. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ELLA CARSTENS Manitowoc Herald Times: "Carstens", 24 July 1969 Miss Ella M Carstens, 85, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc died Wednesday at Manitowoc County Hospital where she was a patient since July 7. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Victor Hillestad will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Carstens was born May 16, 1884, in Town of Newton, daughter of the late Ernst M. and Ida Lehmkuhl Carstens. She lived in Manitowoc County most of her lifetime, except when she was employed at Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo. She had been an office worker for the Willinger Insurance Co., and had been a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 9 o'clock this Thursday evening. The casket will remain closed. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
FLORENCE CARSTENS Florence B. Carstens, age 78, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc died Sunday evening July 9, 2000, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Finian Zaucha, O.F.M. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born December 14, 1921, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Barney and Clara Glysh Kowalewski. Florence attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On January 29, 1944, she married Edward Volkema. He preceded her in death March 24, 1964. In February 1965, she married Raymond Carstens. He preceded her in death on November 2, 1993. Florence was employed Mirro Aluminum and National Tinsel Company, both of Manitowoc for many years. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, three sons and two daughters-in-law, eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Kowalewski; and a sister, Georgina Kowalewski. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Robert Drobka.
HARVEY CARSTENS Manitowoc Herald Times: "Obituaries: Carstens", 25 Feb 1969 Harvey J. Carstens, 72, of 1037 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gleen Unke will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Harvey Carstens was born Nov. 12, 1896, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Henry and Anna Meyer Carsten. He married Martha Sampe April 21, 1919, at Rockwood and they located on the home farm. They then operated another farm at Five Corners, which was later taken over by their son, Elmer. In 1938 Mr. and Mrs. Carstens operated a turkey farm at Five Corners until 1949, when it was taken over by another son, Emil. They came to Manitowoc in 1943 and Mrs. (sic) Carstens was employed at Consumers Steel and Dock Co. He retired in 1966. Mrs. Carstens preceded him in death June 8, 1966. Mr. Carstens was a member of the Golden Agers. Survivors include three sons, two daughters, two brothers, Henry of Brillion and Louis of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Leo Szabados, of Brillion; and 14 grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
HENRY CARSTENS Sheboygan Press: "Henry Carstens Sr. Of Brillion Dies Early Today" 25 Feb 1937 Brillion. - (Special) - Henry Carstens, Sr., 82, for 42 years a Manitowoc county farmer, died at the home of his son, Henry, Jr., in Brillion at 7:30 a.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Carstens' home and at 1:30 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran church. The Rev. Martin Sauer will officiate and burial will be made in Evergreen cemetery at Manitowoc. Mr. Carstens was born April 16, 1854, in Newton. On March 27, 1879, he was married to Miss Anna Meyer. After farming for 42 years in Manitowoc county he moved to Brillion 16 years ago. His wife preceded him in death on Feb. 22, 1929. A brother, E. M. Carstens of Manitowoc died Dec. 17, 1936. Survivors include one brother, John, and six children, Christian and Louis of Manitowoc Rapids, Henry, Jr., of Brillion, Harvey of Branch, Mrs. Minnie Waack of Newton, and Mrs. Anna Szabados. There are 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
BERTHA CARUS From Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1887: Death of Miss Bertha Carus, daughter of Fritz Carus, on 11 May in Manitowoc. The young lady who was not quite 18 years old, died of diphtheria.
FRIEDRICH CARUS From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1896: Death Fri. last week, after a long and difficult illness, of Friedrich Carus, a very active and well thought of citizen of our city. The deceased was elected to fill the office of City Marshall 26 Aug. 1851. For a long time he has worked here as a furrier. His funeral took place Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery. ******** [cause: old age]
AUGUST CERULL From the Manitowoc Herald-News December 26, 1931 AUGUST CERULL VETERAN BAKER DIES AT HOME Established Baker in This City in 1883 - Retired Several Years Ago August Cerull, 75, operator of one of the first bakeries in Manitowoc, nearly fifty years ago, but who has been retired for a number of years, passed away at 2:30 this morning at the family home, 911 South Tenth street, after a several months illness. Mr. Cerull opened a bakery shop here in 1883 and continued in that business up to a few years ago. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home in charge of Rev. Menke. Learned Business in Chicago Mr. Cerull was born in Germany in 1856, and came to this country when a boy of fifteen with his parents. The family first located in New York state and then in Chicago where the deceased found work in a bakery. After several years of apprenticeship he removed to Milwaukee to continue in that work and in 1883 came to Manitowoc where he was married to Miss Augusta Wagner. Shortly after his marriage he purchased a home at 911 South Tenth street and opened a bakery there. After nine years in business there he moved to Chicago for two years and returned to Manitowoc to open a bakery in the Schroeder place, which has since become the City Bakery. Mr. Cerull operated this place for five years when he sold out and moved to Tenth street where he opened another shop opposite the St. Boniface church. In company with his sons he continued to operate the place for ten years. He then retired, due to failing health although he continued to help in several local shops for a few years. Widow, 8 Children Survive Besides his widow he is survived by four sons, Charles of Sheboygan and Edward, Emil and Harry of this city, four daughters, Mrs. John Herman and Mrs. Robert Owens of this city, Mrs. John Gates and Mrs. Bruno Daetz of Two Rivers, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Frischmuth of this city. The remains may be viewed Sunday afternoon and evening and also on Monday and Tuesday up to the time of the funeral at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. ************* [bur. 12-29-1931/age 75 yrs/cause: pyopenic infection of face and chronic nephritis/bur. on August Cerull lot]
(Contributed by a researcher/see contributors page)
CHRISTIAN CERULL From Der Nord Westen, 22 Jan. 1891: Death on Fri. of 71 yr. old Christian Zeroll(sic) who lived with his son in Manitowoc’s 3rd Ward. His funeral was Mon. in the city cemetery ********* (Sent in by a researcher, see contributers page) (b. abt. 1820/d. 15 Jan. 1891)
EMIL AND EDWARD CERULL Edward: [bur. 2-2-1934/age 45 yr/cause: hemorrhage small bowel/bur. on Otto Herman lot]
Emil and Edward Cerull
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FRANK CERULL From Der Nord Westen, 24 Dec. 1891: Death on Tues. last week of the 8 mo. child of baker August Zeroll(sic). The burial took place Thurs. at the city cemetery.
OTTO CERULL From Der Nord Westen, 29 June 1905: Death in Chicago Tues. before last from heat stroke of Otto Zerull, a son of Carl Zerull who resides on the corner of Hamilton and 12th Sts. here. The deceased, who was 28, had recently been married. The body was brought here and buried Fri. in the local city cemetery. ******* [cause: alcoholism]
WALTER CERULL From Der Nord Westen, 16 Aug. 1894: Death on Sun. of Walter Zerull, the 5-mo. 5-day old little son of Mr. Aug. Zerull of Manitowoc, of body decay. Burial took place Tuesday. [The last name in the burial register does start with a Z, but the burials on the lot that have markers are all Cerull (August, Harry, Augusta). burial register has Walter Zerarll?, male, 5m 5d, born in manitowoc, cause of death: none till last day called]
ADOLPH CHADEK From Der Nord Westen, 23 Apr. 1903: 28-yr. old Adolph Chadek died Mon. in the local Holy Family Hospital. The deceased, who was born in Cooperstown, leaves his widow, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral was conducted yesterday from his residence at 715 N. Main Street.
MARIA (AHRENS) CHADEK From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1900: Death Fri. following a short illness of Mrs. James Chadeck here. The deceased, a daughter of John Ahrens in Two Rivers, was born 16 Aug. 1876 and was married 01 Dec. 1898. She leaves her surviving husband and one little daughter. The burial took place Mon. afternoon.
JOHANNA CHAKOSKI From Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1905: Death Sat. evening of Mrs. Anton Chajkowski of old age debility, combined with an attack of bronchitis. The deceased was born in Germany 70 yrs. ago and came to Manitowoc County in her early years where she has since lived. She leaves her sorrowing husband and several grown children. The funeral was held Tues. morning. ******* (Mrs. Johanna Chakoski/b. May 28, 1835 in Labeschin, Prussia/d. Feb. 27, 1905 in Manitowoc/m. to Anton Chakoski for 36 yrs./They had 5 children/ 3 children and husband survive. - St. John's United Church of Christ
GEORGE CHANDLER From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug 1907: Geo. Chandler, a resident of our city, has died in the residence of his parents in Sheboygan Falls of cancer at age 38. In addition to his widow and one daughter he is survived by his parents, 2 brothers and a sister.
BABY GIRL CHASE From Der Nord Westen, 30 Apr. 1903: A 6-wk. old little daughter of Guy W. Chase here died on Mon. The funeral was Wednesday.
HAROLD J. CHAVALIA Harold J. Chavalia, 60, of 1601 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Gallagher will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Chavalia was born Sept. 15, 1912, at Ludington, Mich., son of Joseph Chavalia and the late Constance Chavalia. He married Mary Traurig Oct. 12, 1937, at Ludington, moving to Manitowoc to reside. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a technician fourth class with the 348th Harbor Craft Company. He was a maltster at Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 29, 1973
ALVIN R. CHERMAK Alvin R. Chermak, 62, of 732 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Phipps Memorial Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Chermak was born June 16, 1906, at Manitowoc, son of the late Anton J. and Emma Krainik Chermak. He attended local schools and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1924 where he competed in track. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and was a partner with his brother, Harry in the Chermak Meat Market, 210 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, from 1931 until 1966 when he retired. He married Katherine MacKenzie Oct. 7, 1935, at Melnik. Mr. Chermak was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge No. 65, Free and Accepted Masons and the Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, Royal and Select Masons. Survivors include his wife; two sons, three brothers, and three grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. Masonic memorial services will be conducted at 8:30 o'clock this Friday evening at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Memorials may be made to the church. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, 8 Nov 1968 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ALVINA CHERMAK From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1909: Death from diphtheria on Friday of 10-year old Aloysia Chermak, daughter of Mr. A.J. Chermak here.
ANTON J. CHERMAK Anton J. Chermak, 71 operator of a meat market at 210 North 8th street for nearly 50 years, died in his sleep last night at the family home at 916 North 11th street. He was found dead this morning. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at the Masonic temple, the Masonic order in charge. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Saturday at 7 p.m. until Monday at 10 a.m., when it will be moved to the Masonic temple. It can be viewed at the temple until the time of funeral services. Mr. Chermak was born on February 3, 1869, in Bohemia and came to America with his parents at the age of 14. The family settled immediately at Tisch Mills. In 1893 Mr. Chermak moved to Manitowoc and established his business at 210 North 8th street. He had operated it since, and was in the shop as usual yesterday. He had not been in ill health. He married Emma Krainik 43 years ago. Survivors are the widow; four sons, Harry, Charles, Alvin and Anton S. Chermak, all of this city; four grandchildren; three brothers, Joseph Chermak of Manitowoc and Albert and Louis Chermak of Chicago; and four sisters, Mrs. Charles Fenstermaker of New York, Mrs. George Pivonka of Clarks Mills, Mrs. Chris Sorenson of Racine and Mrs. Elizabeth Hamachek of Los Angeles. Mr. Chermak's fraternal affiliations were with the Masonic order and the Z.C.B.J. lodge. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, 8 Nov 1940 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CHARLES L. CHERMAK Charlie was born on January 1, 1901 in Manitowoc and has lived there his whole life. He operated a meat market with his brothers. He was proud of the 3,000 cabbages he planted every year, taking up an entire block. He shredded them into 300 one-gallon crocks and made sauerkraut that he sold. Charlie is an avid Packers fan; he started to buy tickets when Vince Lombardi issued the first tickets. “There were just a few rows of wooden seats.” Today, Charlie watches games on TV. From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau on Aging and Long Term Care Resources.
EMMA L. CHERMAK Mrs. Emma Chermak, 90, formerly of 912 N 11th St. Manitowoc died Sunday at Manitowoc County Hospital where she had been a patient four months. Christian Science services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Emma Krainik was born Jan. 3, 1874, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Wencel and Anna Swoboda Krainik. She attended Manitowoc schools. She was married to the late Anton Chermak, Jan. 26, 1896, at Manitowoc. They lived at Manitowoc all their married life. Mr. Chermak died in 1940. Mrs. Chermak was a member of Christian Science Church, Manitowoc, and Order of the Eastern Star No. 196. Surviving are four sons, three brothers, John and Charles Krainik of Manitowoc and Emil Krainik of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Blanche Wilda of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. A daughter, four sisters and two brothers also preceded her in death. Friends may call until the hour of service at the funeral home where a memorial service by the Order of the Eastern Star will be at 7:30 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, 10 Feb 1964 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JOSEPH V. CHERMAK Joseph Chermak, 79, of 927 N. 10th St.. Manitowoc. died Sunday of a heart attack at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Chermak was born Sept. 29. 1883, at Tisch Mills, son of the late Joseph and Anna Huletz Chermak. He married Vlasta Lopour at Racine in 1910 and the couple established residence at Manitowoc. He had been employed 40 years as a meat cutter at Chermak Meat Market, retiring in 1948. Mrs. Chermak preceded him in death in 1937. Mr. Chermak was an avid gardener and sportsman and had been a member of the Manitowoc Unit of Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective Assn. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Russell R. Liebert, of Manitowoc, and a sister, Mrs. Chris Sorensen. of St. Petersburg. Fla. Four brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, 8 Oct 1962 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ADOLPH CHERNEY Adolph Cherney, 81, of Maribel Caves, Maribel, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Cherney was born April 26, 1892, in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the late John and Jennifer Kaminski Cherney. He married Elizabeth Karbon October 22, 1913. In 1913 he formed the Cherney Construction Co. which he owned and operated for 60 years. The company worked on federal, state and local contracts. In 1932 he purchased Maribel Caves where he resided. In 1955 he purchased Maribel Lumber Co. which is still in operation. Mr. Cherney was a member of St. James Church, the Wisconsin Road Builders Assn., the Manitowoc County Deputy Assn. and the Lakeshore Beagle Club. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A daughter, Norma, two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home (State Street entrance) after 3 p.m. Sunday where a parish Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 28, 1973 ******* [d. 04-28-1973/age 81 yrs./bur. on Daniel Konop lot](b. 28 Apr 1892/d. Apr 1973/SSDI)
JULIA CHLOUPEK When entering the obit for Elizabeth Prohaszka and consulting with the cemetery office, this was discovered: Also buried on that lot (supposedly on the same day 7/10/1876) is a Julia Chloupek. The burial register only has buried Mrs. Stupelzky? Friend. So, if Mrs. Prohaszka was the friend buried on 7/10/1876, then perhaps Julia Chloupek was not really buried on that day. Perhaps the records for the two women got mixed up. I have a Julia Chloupek buried in section K in 1930, but I'm not sure it would be the same one. There was some connection between the families, because I found this on the site in the Edwards Directory: 'Prochazka & Chloupek (Anton Prochazka and Emanuel Chloupek), machinists, 9th, cor. Chicago". I have no obit for Julia as yet.
VICTOR P. CHRISTEL Manitowoc Herald Times, April 22, 1969 Christel Victor P. Christel, 60, of 1025 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday evening at his home following a coronary attack. Private family funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Christel was born July 17, 1903 at Valders, son of I.H. Christel, and the late Ida Jaeger Christel. He married Alberta Matznick April 9, 1931, at Clarks Mills. They lived at Valders for 14 years before moving to Manitowoc. He had been employed at Bloomer Buick-Pontiac Co., Chilton, and was a member of Elks Lodge 687. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, a son, his father, of Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Biederwolf of Brillion and Mrs. Norman Orth of Kiel; eight brothers, Roman of Lake Winnebago, Arnold of New Holstein, John of La Crosse, and Lawrence, Eugene, Raymond, James and Omar of Kiel; and seven grandchildren. A brother, Jerome, and a granddaughter, Lynn Marie Christel, preceded him in death. There will be no visitation rites. The family has requested that memorials be made to the Coronary Extensive Care Unit at Holy Family Hospital.
ANDREW CHRISTENSEN From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1907: About two weeks ago sailor Andrew Christiansen, while making repairs on the schooner “Two Myrtles”, fell about six feet into the hold and was so badly injured that he had to be taken to Holy Family Hospital. He died there Sunday evening from his injuries. He is survived by his widow and 7 children. [bur. 01-08-1907/cause: fracture of the skull]
EMMA CHRISTENSEN From Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1882: Death of Mrs. Emma Christensen (nee Burmeister), wife of Mr. Hans Christensen, early Tues. morning. The deceased was born 30 Aug. 1853 in Manitowoc, and married Mr. Christensen 01 June 1873. Recently they suffered the sudden loss of their little son. The deceased leaves her husband with three sons and her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Wm. Burmeister, and sisters. Burial will take place today at 2pm.
HANS CHRISTENSEN From Der Nord Westen, 20 May 1886: Death of Hans Christensen on Wed. at 11am. He was employed here for a long time and for the past few years was a traveling representative for the B. Toser Liquor Co. in Milwaukee. His death was quite sudden, and he leaves a widow and three children from a former marriage. Burial will take place Sat. at 2pm. [bur. 05-29-1886]
HELEN CHRISTENSEN From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sep. 1900: Death Mon. of a 9-mo. old daughter of Mr. Fr. Christiansen, School Superintendent in our county. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon at the city cemetery. (Note: Checked with cemetery office, and she said this is the same child)
INGA CHRISTENSEN From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1908: Death last week in Chicago of 19-year old Inga Christiansen, daughter of Mrs. A. Christiansen here. The body will be brought here for burial. [bur. 09-03-1908/cause: endocarditis]
JOHN CHRISTENSEN From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1904: Death from old age debility on Mon. evening of John Christiansen, a well known resident of our city. Mr. Christiansen was born 06 Feb. 1817 in Husum, Schleswig-Holstein, and came to America in 1866. He lived in Two Rivers until 1882, then moved to Kings Bridge, and finally moved to Manitowoc in 1886 where he has lived ever since. In addition to his widow he is survived by 6 children, namely, Fred, Peter and Mathias who live here, Emil in Bar Harbor, Ohio, George in Milwaukee, and Ferdinand in Sheboygan. The deceased had operated a large mercantile store and brewery in Germany. His funeral will be held this afternoon from the funeral home at 7 York St. under the direction of Pastor Zenk of the Reformed Church.
OSCAR CHRISTENSON/CHRISTENSEN From Der Nord Westen, 18 May 1899: Mon. morning Oscar Christensen, a ship’s carpenter, suffered a stroke while at work at the shipbuilding yard of Messrs. Burger & Burger and died within a few minutes. The 23-yr. old deceased was unmarried and lived with his father Andrew Christensen. His funeral will take place today. (Note: Christenson on cem. record/Christensen in newspaper/no tombstone)
WILLIAM CHRISTENSON From Der Nord Westen, 09 Mar. 1899: William Christenson died here Wed. last week after a long illness with consumption. The deceased, who was born here 12 Nov. 1878, leaves his sorrowing mother and one sister.
CHRISTINA CHRISTIANSEN From Der Nord Westen, 08 May 1879: Death of the 73 year old wife of Chr. Christiansen, in the night between Mon. and Tues. She leaves her husband, age 84, and a son by her first marriage who lives in Chicago.
EMELIA CHRISTIANSEN From Der Nord Westen, 07 Apr. 1901: (Sunday dateline) Mrs. Peter Christiansen died Fri. morning at 5:30 a.m. following a long confinement with consumption. Mrs. Christiansen was born in Algoma, Wis. on 18 Jan. 1865 and married her now surviving husband in 1883, since which time she resided in our city. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son and her sorrowing mother who lives in Algoma. The funeral will be Sun. afternoon from the funeral home on the corner of 4th and Commercial Sts. [bur. 04-05-1901/cause: consumption]
PETER CHRISTIANSEN From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908: Death Friday of Peter Christiansen, a well-known resident of our city, at the home of his son, Policeman Wm. Christiansen, where he had been living for about a year. He had come to Two Rivers from Germany as a youth. For several years he served as a postal transporter between Two Rivers and Kewaunee and operated a loan office in both of these towns. Later he moved to Manitowoc and opened a boarding house near Goodrich dock, along with a store. He sold out two years later when he became ill. His wife preceded him in death many years ago. He is survived by the above mentioned son, as well as by his 84-year old mother and 4 brothers. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. [bur. 08-16-1908/cause: heart failure]
JENNIE CHRISTIANSON From Der Nord Westen, 22 Dec. 1904: Death recently in Luther Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota, of Miss Jennie Christenson of Manitowoc from consumption. The deceased, who was 27, became ill early last year and has been in the above hospital for the last 3 weeks. Her body was brought here for burial. ********* (Jennie Andrena Christianson/d. 20 Dec. 1904/at Luther Hosp. St. Paul, Minn. & Junction City/cause:T.B./from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
OLE CHRISTIANSON From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1896: Death Fri. by drowning in Sturgeon Bay, of Ole Christianson, mate on the scow “Success” of Manitowoc. The 53 yr. old leaves a widow and 2 grown children. The body was brought here for burial in the city cemetery.
ELMER J. CISLER Elmer J. Cisler, 58, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Friday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary attack Thursday. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Amvets Post No. 23 of Manitowoc will conduct Military graveside services. Mr. Cisler was born March 23, 1914, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Irene Stedl Cisler. He was a veteran of World War II having served from Oct 15, 1941 to July 5, 1945. He was a member of the Second Squadron Headquarters, 112th Calvary and served in the Pacific Theatre at New Guinea, the Southern Philippines and Luzon. Mr. Cisler was a member of the Amvets Post No. 23 and the V.F.W. Post No. 659 of Manitowoc. For many years Mr. Cisler assisted his mother, the former Irene Cisler, in the operation of Cisler's Tavern and eating establishment at Reif Mills. He had been presently employed at the Brillion Iron Works and was a member of the Allied Industrial Workers of America Local 475. Survivors include aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Cisler's parents and a sister, Elsie, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday until the time of service on Monday. A Prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 3, 1973 ******** [d. 02-02-1973/age 58 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Joseph Cisler lot]
GEORGE CIZEK From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1906: We must report another drowning accident. Sunday morning Areil Brandt, Frank Kautsky and George Cizek went out on the lake in a boat borrowed from the Zechel brothers. The lake was like a looking-glass and the journey went well. After a short while Brandt said he wanted to go back on land, and so his two comrades brought him to the shore and they went back out on the lake. They hadn't gone very far when the boat suddenly tipped over and both boys fell into the water. Kautsky hung onto the overturned boat, whereas Cizek, who was a good swimmer, decided to swim ashore, but it is likely that he suffered cramps and he sank into the deep before the eyes of his friend. Kautsky cried for help, which arrived quickly, and he was taken into the boat of John Bock and brought to land. Others searched for Cizek without results. The police were notified and Police Chief Drews and Capt. Carle came with grappling irons to search the lake bottom. Regrettably, in his panic Kautsky had forgotten the spot where the accident occurred… Finally, about 3 in the afternoon a couple of boys in a skiff spotted the body about 50 feet from the shore at the foot of Chicago Street. The body was brought aboard and taken to the residence of Joseph Mlada, an uncle of the drowning victim, and from there taken for burial on Tuesday afternoon. George Cizek was 16 years old, the son of a widow who lives on Chicago Street.
JULIA CIZEK Mrs. Julia Cizek, 94, formerly of 926 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, November 29, 1990, at Park Lawn Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday from First Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Plank will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. She was born May 5, 1896, in Branch, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Peroutka Carbon. She attended schools at Branch. She married Charles Cizek, September 22, 1923, in Branch. He preceded her in death in 1962. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a former Deacon and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star of Manitowoc. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, a sister, Lenore Schroder of Neenah, Wisconsin; four grandchildren; four great grand- children; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
VACLAV CIZEK (WENZEL) From Der Nord Westen, 03 Sept. 1908: Death Friday evening after a long illness of Wenzel Cizek, a well-known resident of our city, in the home of his daughter here, Mrs. Joseph Mlada. The deceased, who was 73, came from his Bohemian home to Manitowoc County in 1852 and operated a farm in Town Kossuth. In 1872 he moved to Manitowoc where he operated a business for many years. His wife preceded him in death about a year ago. He is survived only by the above named daughter. His funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon.
PERCY B. CLARK Manitowoc Herald-Times; Tuesday 24 May 1966; p T Percy B. Clark, 68, of 1300 Market St., Milwaukee, died Monday at a Milwaukee hospital after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude Le Clair will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Clark was born Oct 7, 1897 at Logansport, La, son of the late James M. and Ellen Rogers Clark. He worked for the Oeflein Co. at Milwaukee. His is survived by a brother, Ray, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home Ninth Street entrance from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. sent in by a researcher/see contributors page
WALTER J. CLARK, ATTY from the Sheboygan Press Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, for Walter J. (Pat) Clark, 75, prominent Manitowoc attorney. He died at Holy Family Hospital Wednesday afternoon following an extended illness. Atty. Clark practiced in the Manitowoc County area for 50 years and was a long time member of the firm of Clark, Rankin, Nash, Spindler and Dean. He was born March 29, 1896, at Manitowoc, a son of the late Anthony J. and Agnes Peppard Clark. He was a veteran of World War I. He formerly was secretary of Wisconsin Fuel and Light Co. and Paragon Elecrric Co. of Two Rivers and had been an active board member of the Invincible Metal Furniture Co. He also was a past president of the Manitowoc County Bar Association. Clark served for many years on the advisory board of Holy Family Hospital and Holy Family College, both operated by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Clarke is survived by his wife, Ada; a brother, Dr. F. J. Clark, Sheboygan dentist, and a sister, Miss Mary Clark of Manitowoc. Two brothers, John and Edwin, preceded him in death. Pfeffer Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
MATH. CLAUDER From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1892: Death on Mon. morning of the 18 yr. old daughter of Mr. Wilhelm Clauder, from an attack of the flu. Burial took place yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery.
ROBERT CLAUDER From the Manitowoc Pilot, July 12, 1888 A boy 12 years of age named Robert Clauder was drowned yesterday while bathing in the river near Hanson's mill. The body of the boy was recovered in the evening. It is said the father of the boy was drunk and insisted upon the boy's going into the deep water, and was unable to give him assistance. These facts being reported an inquest was ordered. ************** From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1888: Yesterday afternoon several boys were swimming in the river near Brandt’s Icehouse, during which 12 yr. old Robert Klaude, son of an employee of Smalley’s factory, stood on the bank. By chance, the boy’s father came along the path. The man was very drunk and, despite certainly being aware that the water was deep and the boy couldn’t swim, ordered his son to take off his clothes and jump in. The boy obeyed and promptly sank. The father continued into town to continue drinking, leaving others to search for the body. It was found about 7:30 p.m. and taken home to be given to the mother. (Article indicates that the boy’s grandfather undertook punishment of his son.)
BABY COFFIN From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1905: A small child of Chas. Coffin here died a few days ago and was buried in the city cemetery.
MARY COLBURN From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1903: Death here of Mrs. William Colbarn(sic) on Fri. after an illness of several years. Mrs. Colbarn(sic) was born 06 Dec. 1863 in Holland and came to America as a child. In 1900 she came to Manitowoc with her husband. She leaves her husband and 2 daughters. The funeral was Sunday.
JOHN WILLIAM ALEXANDER COLE From the Manitowoc Herald, Feb. 17, 1855 John William Alexander Cole died, son of John A. Cole ************* Infant of John A. Cole/d. 8 Feb. 1855/no stone: from St. James Episc. church record)
STEPHEN PERRY COLLINS From the Manitowoc Herald, 2 Aug. 1861: Stephen Perry Collins was scalded and died he was the son of G.B. Collins ************ (Stephen Perry Collins/d. 2 Aug. 1861/cause: scald/bur. in vault on private lot, Manitowoc/son of G.B. Collins/from St. James Episc. ch. record)
ELIZABETH CONRAD From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1897: Death Wed. last week in Town Cato of elderly Mrs. Konrad following a heart attack. The deceased, who is survived by one daughter, Mrs. W. Winke, was buried Fri. at the local city cemetery.
ANNA CORRIER From Der Nord Westen, 01 Jan. 1903: Mrs. Anna Corrier died Sun. after a long and difficult illness with consumption. The deceased, who was born here 34 yrs. ago, leaves her husband and 2 children as well as her mother and 7 sisters. The funeral was held Tues. in the city cemetery.
EUGENE CRAITE From Der Nord Westen, 12 Sep. 1901: Death yesterday of a 6-mo. old son of Geo. Craite here. The funeral will be held this morning.
KURTH CROCKER From Der Nord Westen, 30 Sep. 1909: Death here Thursday morning of the 9-year old son of Arthur Crocker after a short illness.
WILLIAM CROLL From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901 Death Tues. of WILLIAM CROLL, a well-known citizen who has lived in our city since 1877, following a long affliction with dropsy. Mr. CROLL, a "Pennsylvania Dutchman", reached the age of 68. He was active in local politics and was in the State Legislature in 1890 and 1892, where he served truly and intelligently. His funeral will be held Sat. afternoon.
EDMUND CROWE Death Certificate Volume #81 Page 311 Edmund Kenneth Crowe/age 92 yrs. b: 17 Sep 1887, Illinois d. 21 Aug 1980, Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc/cause: myocardial infarction white/male/widowed railroad car repairman for Chicago Northwestern Railroad father: Fred Crowe/mother: unknown From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, 22 August 1980, page 3, columns 4-5 CROWE Edmund K. Crowe, 92, of Manitowoc, who resided at Shady Lane Home, died Thursday, August 21, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Cemetery by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Manitowoc with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Crowe was born September 17, 1887 at Riverside, Ill., son of the late Mr and Mrs. Fred Crowe. He married Odelia Dornsky Sept 6, 1916, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death March 24, 1960. He was employed with Chicago Northwestern Railroad Company until his retirement in 1953 and was past worthy president and a 46 year member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 706 of Manitowoc. Survivors include a sister-in-law and two nieces. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. There will be no Sunday evening visitation.
KENNETH R. CUMMINGS
Kenneth R. Cummings, age 83, formerly of Manitowoc, died at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, on Saturday, May 7, 2005. Ken was born Oct. 16, 1921 at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Rose (Trost) Cummings. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1939. On Feb. 14, 1950, he married Helen Wolfe at Manitowoc. Helen died in October 1987. They celebrated 37 years together. Ken was employed as a sales representative for the corrugated container industry prior to his retirement. He was a veteran of World War II serving from Sept. 23, 1942 to Dec. 20, 1945 in the U.S. Marines in the Central Pacific. Ken was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Ken enjoyed golfing and was an avid hunter. Survivors include his two daughters, his son, and grandchildren. Private family graveside services were held at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Cummings family. Herald Times Reporter, May 12, 2005
