AUGUST KASTEN (d. 1918) PIONEER OF CITY DIES AT ADVANCED AGE August Kasten, pioneer resident of the city, died at his home on South Ninth street, yesterday afternoon at the advanced age of 75 years. He had been a sufferer for years from Bright’s disease. Mr. Kasten was born in Germany May 20, 1843 and came here in 1857 and was one of the pioneer cobblers of the city. Mr. Kasten is survived by one brother, Fred, this city, and two sisters, Mary, this city, and Mrs. Wm. Sengstock of Chicago. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 under auspices of the Odd Fellows lodge of which decedent was a member. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 03, 1918, Page 5 ******** [bur. 05-05-1918/cause: cerebral hemorrage] (Note: I think the d. day on the stone has been reversed. Maybe it should read 02 instead of 20.)
BERTHA KASTEN FALL DURING NIGHT FATAL Mrs. Charles Kasten, 63, Dies In a Few Hours Mrs. Charles Kasten, 63, died early this morning as the result of skull fracture received when she fell down the stairs during the night in her home at 1103 Manila street. Members of the family said that becuase Mrs. Kasten could not sleep, she was accustomed to get up at any time in the night and walk around or read the paper for awhile and then go back to bed. The crash of her fall awakened members of the family. They took her to the hospital immediately where she died two hours later. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Kasten, nee Bertha Paetz, was born on Dec. 22, 1871, in the town of Gibson. She was married to Charles Kasten in 1905. For 11 years they lived on a farm in the town of Two Rivers and for the last 19 years they lived in this city. Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Norma; one son, Hebert; one brother, Rev. August Paetz, Friesland, Wis.; one sister, Mrs. Emma Meinke, Fox Lake. The remains may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Tuesday to the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herlad Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 6, 1935 P. 2 ********* [bur. 05-09-1935/age 63 yrs./cause: basel(sic) skull fracture/bur. on Charles Kasten lot] (Mrs. Charles Kasten/nee Bertha Paetz/d. 6 May 1935/age 63 yrs. 4 mo. 14 da./ St. John's United Church of Christ)
CHARLES KASTEN Charles Kasten, 75, of 1103 Manila street, died early today at the Holy Family hospital. He suffered a storke at his home last Friday and was moved to the hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Kasten was born in 1865 in the town of Two Rivers and in 1905 married Miss Bertha Baetz. He operated a farm in the town for many years and 25 years ago moved to this city where he was employed until recent years, when he retired. Mrs. Kasten died five years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Richard Springer of this city; son, Herbert, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Gottlieb Winter and Mrs. William Schlei, both of this city. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the time of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 20, 1941 P. 8 ******* (Charles F. Kasten/d. 20 Feb. 1941/age 75 yrs. 9 mo. 24 da./St. John's United Church of Christ) [bur. 22 Feb. 1941/age 75 yrs/cause: cerebral hemorrhage]
CHRISTIAN KASTEN From Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec. 1878: Death last Sat. of Christian Kasten, 10-year old son of Fritz Kasten of the 3rd Ward. The boy fell so hard while ice skating last week, that he died of his injuries. ********* Name: Kasten, Christian J. L. D.: 12/14/1878 B.: 1/16/1868 Reg. D.: 12/21/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 10 Yrs. 11 Mo. B.P.: Mtw. D.P.: Mtw. Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. R. Pieper Spouse: F.: Fred Kasten M.: Fredericke Kasten Cause of Death: Accident on the Eis Pg. #: v.1 p.283
FREDERICKA KASTEN From Der Nord Westen, 23 Aug. 1906: At the advanced age of 88, Mrs. Friederika Carstens died here Sunday. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Lutheran Church. (Note: I have no Friederika Carstens at all but age and date match Fredericka Kasten) ********* [cause: old age]
JOHANN KASTEN From Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1892: Death of John Karsten of a stroke in the mental facility in Oshkosh. The body was brought here yesterday. (Note: Kasten and Karsten seem to be interchangeable as both are used in the Kasten entries) ******* [cause: cerebral hemorrhage]
KENNETH KAUFMAN Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kaufman, S. Twelfth street, have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement, the death of their little son, Kenneth, who passed away last evening following an illness from pneumonia. The child was a year old last December and was the idol of the home and his death is a sad blow to the parents. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 7, 1916 P.8 ********* [bur. 04-09-1916/cause: capilary bronchitis/bur. on Joseph Kaufman lot]
CORDELIA KAUTSKY Following a lingering illness, Miss Cordelia Kautsky, 58, of Manitowoc died early this morning at the St. Agnes hospital in Fond du Lac. The body was brought to the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home, and will lie in state there after 7 p.m. Thursday. Funeral sevices will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home under the auspices of the Eastern Star and conducted by the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church. Interment will be in the family lot in Evergreen cemetery. Miss Kautsky was born March 28, 1886, in Manitowoc at the homestead where the North End drug store is now located. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kautsky, Sr. For 25 years Miss Kautsky was employed by the Schuette Bros. Co. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Luchsinger and Mrs. Thomas C. West, both of Manitowoc, three brothers, Edward Kautsky of Billings, Montana, Frank and Lester of this city. Several nieces and nephews are also among the survivors. Miss Kautsky was a member of the Presbyterian church, and had been affiliated with the Eastern Star for years. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 27, 1944 P.3 ******** [d. 09-27-1944 at Fond du Lac, WI/bur. on Frank Kautsky lot-her father]
FRANK KAUTSKY Frank Kautsky, 85, retired Manitowoc merchant and lifelong resident of the county, died Sunday night at the home, 420 North Seventh street. He had been in failing health for several years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary chapel, the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Kautsky was born in Cooperstown in 1854, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Kautsky. When he was 12 years of age he came to this city with his parents. His father opened a custom shoe store on York street and the son attended the Park school, which had just been completed. In 1882 the elder Kautsky opened a meat market on York street and two years later he and his son opened a market at North Eighth and Buffalo streets the present site of the North End drugstore. The son operated the market for a span of 27 years. He sold his market and later was employed at the Aluminum Goods company. He has been retired several years. On Feb. 15, 1883 he married Miss Louisa Zander, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zander, Sr. Eight children were born. Two died in infancy. Mrs. Kautsky died in 1918. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Lydia K. Luchsinger, Mrs. Thomas C. West and Miss Cordelia Kautsky, all of this city; three sons, Edward of Billings, Mont., Frank, Jr., and Lester of this city; 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the hour of the services Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, March 4, 1940 P. 2 ******** [d. 03-04-1940/age 85 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage] ******** (Note: He is Frank Kautzky in the marriages section)
FREDERICKA KAUTSKY MRS. KAUTSKY, PIONEER WOMAN, DEAD AT AGE 94 Mrs. Fredericka Kautsky, widow of Wenzel Kautsky, died Tuesday evening following a short illness due to pneumonia. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 from the William Frazier undertaking parlor, 520 Buffalo street and burial will be at Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Kautsky was a pioneer resident of the city and had she lived until Sunday would have celebrated her ninety-fourth birthday anniversary. She was born in Germany and was married there coming to this city to make their home. She is survived by one son, Frank Kautsky and by six grandchildren, her husband having preceded her in death twenty-three years ago. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 31, 1923 P.1 ******** [cause: lobar pneumonia/bur. on Wenzel Kautsky lot]
WENZEL KAUTSKY EYES CLOSED IN SLEEP. KAUTSKY. Death, a welcome messenger of relief, came to Wenzel Kautsky at the family home, corner York and Seventh street, shortly after 7 o'clock Sunday morning. During the past week deceased had suffered greatly and death was momentarily expected. For nearly ten years Mr. Kautsky had been ailing, but only within the past few months had any fears been entertained for his health. For more than thirty-five years deceased had been a resident of this city, and previous to that time had resided at Cooperstown. Born in Bohemia in 1830, he came to America in early life and engaged in farming at Cooperstown. Later he removed to this city and engaged in the meat business, conducting a market up until about fifteen years ago, when he retired from the business. Besides an aged wife, one son, Frank Kautsky, survives to mourn his demise. The funeral will be held from the late home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 11, 1899 P.1
NORA M. KAUTZER Mrs. Frederick Kautzer, 66, of 706 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kautzer, nee Nora M. Jurgens was born Oct. 9, 1906, at Clark Mills, daughter of the late Tollef and Bertha Thon Jurgens. She was graduated from the former Manitowoc Business College. She was married to Fredrick Kautzer June 4, 1924, at Sheboygan. Mrs. Kautzer was a lifelong Manitowoc County resident. Survivors include her husband, three sons, two daughters, four brothers, Bennett, of Glendale, Calif., Raymond, of Whitelaw, Thomas, of Valers and Vernon, of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Markowski, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Minnie Jacob, of McFarland, Wis.; 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A daughter and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 16, 1972
EMIL KAWALLE From Der Nord Westen, 09 Aug. 1900: Death yesterday in a local hospital of Emil Kawalla, a veteran of the Spanish American War of 1898. He served with Company H of the 2nd Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers. He is survived by his sorrowing mother and 10 sisters. His funeral will take place tomorrow morning under the direction of Camp Lawton No. 6 of the Veterans of the Spanish American War.
FRIEDRICH W. KAWALLE From Der Nord Westen, 25 Nov. 1897: Death of the tailor Ferd. W. Kawalle on Thurs. morning of T.B. He will be buried Sun. from the Lutheran Church. ******** [cause: gastric renal]
OTTILIE KAWALLE Miss Ottilie Kawalle, 80, of 1119 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Kawalle was born May 15, 1883, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frederick and Julia Arndt Kawalle. She was educated at Manitowoc schools. During World War I she served with the Army Nursing Corps. Surviving is a brother, Hugo Kawalle, of Racine. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday and until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and from 11 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of services at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 13, 1964 P. 13 ********* [d. Jan. 13, 1964/age 80 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Julia Kawalle lot]
ALBERT KAZDA Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kazda of Profitstown, Ill., are here, called by the serious illness of Mr. Kazda’s father at Kings Bridge. Mrs. Kazda was formerly Miss Mayme Stupecky. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 29, 1915, Page 5 ******** ADOLPH KAZDA KINGS BRIDGE MAN IS DEAD Came Here as Lad of 8 and Was Well Known Farmer Adolph Kazda, a well known resident of the county who had resided here since he was a boy of 8 and was for many years a prominent farmer of Kings Bridge, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. Bleser, there last night, aged 63. Mr. Kazda formerly resided at Cooperstown with his parents. Decedent was born in Bohemia April 8, sixty three years ago. He is survived by a widow and three children, Mrs. William Schwantes, this city, Mrs. A. Bleser, Kings Bridge and Adolph, of Profitstown, Ill. Two brothers also survive. The funeral will be held Friday at 9 o’clock with interment at Evergreen cemetery in this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 31, 1915, Page 8 ******** [bur. 2 Apr. 1915/cause: diabetis]
EDITH KAZDA Edith E. (Mahnke) Kazda, age 84, of 1013 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, Dec. 12, 2008, at Harbor House Memory Care, Manitowoc. The former Edith Mahnke was born Aug. 9, 1924, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Herbert and Blanche Wilda Mahnke. She was a 1942 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On June 17, 1950, Edith was married to Clarence H. Kazda in Manitowoc. Clarence preceded her in death on March 7, 1993. Edith was a member of First Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Lincoln Park Zoological Society and the Manitowoc Senior Center. (Survivors omitted for privacy). She was preceded in death by her parents: Herbert and Blanche Mahnke; her husband: Clarence Kazda; an infant brother: Dean Mahnke; and one brother-in-law: Al Franzen. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at the First Lutheran Church Chapel, 521 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Steven Solberg will officiate, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the chapel on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. A memorial fund has been established in Edith's name for First Lutheran Church. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the Kazda family. A special thanks to Harbor House Memory Care and Home Health Services and Hospice for all their care and help. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 15, 2008
EMMA KAZDA From Der Nord Westen, 08 May 1902: Death on Fri. of 19-yr. old Emma Kazda, a daughter of Wenzel Kazda here. Her funeral was held Mon. morning from the Catholic Church. ******* [bur. 05-07-1902/cause: rheumatism]
JOSEPH KAZDA, JR. (d. 1957) Joseph J. Kazda Jr., 35 of 1905 Michigan Avenue, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. B.C. Gunz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Born Sept. 21, 1922, in Manitowoc, he was the son of Joseph Sr. and Emma Hopfengartner Kazda. A fireman for the Reiss Steamship Co. he married the former Peggy Ory in Manitowoc and has always lived here. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.); parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kazda Sr. of Manitowoc, and a brother Clarence H., also of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 3 p.m. Sunday to 10:30 a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state to the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, October 26, 1957 P. 9 ******* [d. 10-26-1957/age 35 yrs.]
MARGARET KEERY Mrs. Samuel Keery, 90, formerly of 520 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Keery, nee Margaret Stewart, was born Aug. 16, 1880, at Glasgow, Scotland, daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah Armstrong Stewart. She came to the United States in 1907. She was married to Samuel Keery, July 12, 1907, at Chicago. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1917. Her husband preceded her in death Dec. 8, 1937. Mrs. Keery was a member of First Presbyterain Church, Manitowoc, and the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, William of Audubon, Iowa, and Thomas of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Maurice (Jean) Johnson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Donald (Marjorie) Wolfgram of Willoughby, Ohio; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A daughter, four brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home (Ninth Street entrance) from 7 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday evening and Saturday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 2, 1971 ********* [d. 04-01-1971/age 90 yrs./widow of Samuel Keery]
JOSEPH KEHLNHOFER J. KEHLNHOFER AND ROBT. KLANN VICTIMS OF FLU Death Also Calls Timothy Sullivan in Chicago Flu-pneumonia from which he had suffered but ten days caused the death of Joseph Kehlenhofer, who passed away at the hospital last night. The news of the death of Mr. Kehlenhofer came as a shock to many friends, though for two days past it had been rumored that his condition was extremely critical. The funeral will be held Monday morning from Sacred Heart church with interment at Evergreen. Mr. Kehlenhofer was born April 25, 1868, in the town of Kossuth and most of his life had been spent here. He was a resident of Columbus, Neb. for five years and was married in that city to Mary Ellen Costello, who, with four children, Mrs. Albert Erbstoesser, Frank and Guy and Miss Germaine survive. One brother, Peter, of Antigo and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Nebert of Oregon and Mrs. Theresa Noether of Cincinnati, also surive. Mr. Kehlenhofer was for years employed as an engineer with the Rahr Sons Co., and during the past two years had been with the Reiss Coal Co. He was a member of the Catholic Foresters, Knights of Columbus and the Moose. The funeral will be under the auspices of the two first named organizations. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 13, 1920 P. 1 (Note: Kehlnhofer is spelled two different ways for this article)
EDWARD GILBERT KEHR The body of Edward G. Kehr, of Milwaukee, who died there yesterday, will arrive here Saturday morning for burial. The deceased was the husband of Miss May Peterson, of this city, whom he married on April 20, 1905. He was engaged on a small farm near Milwaukee. Burial will take place on the Newcomb plat at Evergreen cemetery and the funeral services will be in charge of the Knights of Pythias. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, October 11, 1918, Page 1 ********* [bur. 10-12-1918/age 52 yrs/cause: locomota ataxia/bur. on Nels A. Pederson lot]
MAY KEHR Mrs. Edward G. Kehr, 85, formerly of 209 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning at St. Mary Home For the Aged, Manitowoc. Private funeral services will be Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Kehr was born May Peterson, May 11, 1881, at Manistee, Mich., daughter of the late Nelce and Clara Newcomb Peterson. She attended the old northside high school at Manitowoc and Trinity Hospital Nursing School, Milwaukee. She was employed by Federal Rubber Co. of Cudahy until 1920, and by Ford Motor Co. during World War II. She also did private nursing, continuing in this profession until several years ago. She was married to Edward G. Kehr in 1901 at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. She resided at Dearborn, Mich., Milwaukee and Chicago before coming to Manitowoc in 1958. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Charles Reddin Sr., of Manitowoc, two nephews and a niece. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 8, P.3 ******** (May Kehr/11 May 1881/Oct 1966/SSDI) [May Kehr/d. 10-11-1966/age 85 yrs/widow of Edward G. Kehr/bur. on Nels A. Pederson lot]
DONALD R. KEIL Donald R. Keil, 51, of 2025 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John E. Lutze will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Keil was born Jan. 25, 1920 at Manitowoc, son of the late Elmer Keil Sr., and Mrs. Clara Lambries Keil. He married Gladys L. Fricke Feb. 14, 1942, at Manitowoc, and the couple resided here. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1938. Mr. Keil served as vice president of Aluminum Specialty Co., Manitowoc, director of Globe Skate Co. of Menomonee Falls and director of Trim Molded Products Corp. of Burlington. He was veteran of World War II, serving with the 252 Field Artillery from 1942 to 1946. He was also a member of Branch River Country Club. Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter, (Survivors omitted for privacy.), his mother, Mrs. Clara Keil, of Manitowoc, five brothers, Eugene, Robert, Ralph, Roland and Gerald, of Manitowoc, and two sisters, Mrs. Harry Witczak and Mrs. Francis Lallensack, of Manitowoc. A brother, Elmer, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund or Intensive Care, Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 26, 1971 ******** [d. 07-24-1971/age 51 yrs./husband of Gladys Keil]
ELMER G. KEIL Elmer G. Keil, Sr., 73, of 614 S. 27th St., Manitowoc, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday at home after a coronary attack. Mr. Keil was born at Manitowoc Sept. 14, 1889, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Keil. He was a lifelong city resident. He married Clara Lambries Oct. 3, 1908, and the couple celebrated the golden anniversary of the wedding four years ago. Before retirement seven years ago Mr. Keil had been employed 30 years by A. M. Richter & Sons Co. He had been a member of the Royal League. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Harry Witczak and Mrs. Francis Lallensack and six sons, Eugene, Donald, Roland, Robert, Ralph and Gerald, of Manitowoc; a brother, Charles, of Denver; two sisters, Mrs. Bert Gettelman, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Leon Maresch, of Manitowoc; 29 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A son, Elmer, died in 1958. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 28, 1963 ******** [d. 01-27-1963/age 73 yrs.](14 Sep 1889/Jan 1963/SSDI)
FREDRICK KEIL From Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1905: Unexpected death Thurs. afternoon of Jay St. resident Fred Keil after an illness of only 5 days. He was a well-known resident of our city and was 47 yrs. old. Mr. Keil leaves a widow and children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon from the Reformed Church. ******** [cause: peritonitis]
RALPH E. KEIL Ralph E. Keil, age 77, of Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, July 11, 2004, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2004, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer. Cremation has taken place with burial of the cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Ralph was born June 10, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late Elmer and Clara Lambries Keil. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1946. Ralph served in the United States Army during World War II. On Jan. 15, 1949, he married the former Mary Kassa at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Ralph was employed with the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc, retiring in 1989. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Karen; five brothers and four sisters-in-law: Elmer and Rose Keil; Eugene and Camill Keil; Donald, Roland and Kathleen Keil; and Robert and Pauline Keil; and one sister and two brothers-in-law: Lorraine and Harry Witczak and Francis Lallensack. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 24, until the time of service at 10 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. You are going to be truly missed by all. Your jokes, pranks and your way to get people to laugh will always hold a special place in our hearts. Herald Times Reporter, July 13, 2004
SOPHIE KEIL From Der Nord Westen, 26 Aug. 1897: Death Sun., after an illness of 15 wks., of Sophie Keil, the 14 yr. old daughter of Friedrich Keil of Manitowoc. Burial took place yesterday at the city cemetery. (Note: It is also Kiel on the county death index)
SUSANNE KEIL From Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1899: Death of Mrs. Susanna Keil on Sat. morning, the wife of Friedrich Keil, of pneumonia. Mrs. Keil was born 29 Aug. 1863 in Wächtersbach, Hessen-Nassau and came to America in 1871. Here she married Mr. Friedrich Keil, her surviving husband. Twelve days before her death she gave birth to a child. On Monday that child followed its mother in death. Both were buried Tues. afternoon in the same casket. In addition to her husband, 4 children mourn her early passing. ********* Mrs. Fred Keil Succumbed to Pneumonia at Her Home on Thirteenth Street this Morning Mrs. Fred Keil passed away at 9:30 this morning at her home, 918 South Thirteenth street, after a short illness of two weeks. Her maiden name was Susie Goullow. She was born in Germany in 1863 and came to this country with her parents 18 years ago. The family settled here and soon after Miss Susie was married to Fred Keil. Their life together was happy and Mr. Keil successfully plied his trade of carpentering. Their home was a pleasant and contented one until about two and one half years ago trouble began, and since that time five deaths have occurred in the household. First Mrs. Keil's mother died, three children then followed and now Mrs. Keil herself goes to join that portion of her family already on the other shore. She leaves a husband and six children, the oldest of whom is a lad of fifteen years. The youngest is a baby only a few weeks old and is not expected to live until morning. The deceased has one sister in this city. Mrs. James Anderson, and a brother Chas. Goullow in Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. Keil have for years been enthusiastic members of the German Reform church. She was noted for her Christian graces and had a large circle of admiring friends who now feel a deep and tender sympathy for the bereft family. It seems especially sad that she the mother of a family of small children, should be taken away in the prime of life. Her death was caused by pneumonia. The funeral services will be held at her late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, February 4, 1899 P.1 ********** Twice within twenty-four hours the Angel of death entered the Keil home on So. Thirteenth street. The last visit was at an early hour Sunday morning and the infant daughter was the victim of the destroyer. The child was but twelve days old and since the day of birth the little life has hung in the balance. The funeral will be held at 1:30 to-morrow afternoon and both mother and child will be laid in one grave. The affliction is a pathetic one and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to the breaved father and husband. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 6, 1899 P.1 ******** In the same coffin, the cild in the arms of the mother, funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Frederick Keil and her infant daughter were held at the late home yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance and the floral tributes, the gifts of sympathizing friends, almost buried the coffin from view. Rev. Vriesen, of Newton, conducted the services and the interment was at Evergreen. The pall bearers were: Wm. E?ch, Henry Kiesow, Henry Spoentgen, Albert Handel, Henry Scherer and C. Ellermann. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, February 8, 1899 P.1
CHARLES W. KELLEY From Der Nord Westen, 10 Mar. 1904: Charles Kelley, son of Capt. Timothy Kelley here, was killed in a railroad collision Mon. morning near Auburndale, between two freight trains of the Wisconsin Central Railroad. He had only been in their employ one week. His body was brought here for burial. [From cem. office oncerning the Charles Kelley entry for 1907: It is written in 1907, but it is listed after Nov. 23, 1907 (so it’s out of order). I’m wondering if he wasn’t moved from another cemetery, since he is buried on the lot with Timothy Kelley. Also, the month doesn’t match. It seems like it would be him since marker matches obit and cause of death is the same.]
ELEANORE M. KELLEY Funeral card: Mittnacht Funeral Home Mrs. Kenneth G. Kelley IN STATE 3 p.m. Sunday until 8:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. SERVICES Monday, February 22, 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home - 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rev. D. L. Krembs officiating. INTERMENT Evergreen Cemetery Manitowoc ROSARY 7 p.m. Sunday by the Catholic Women's Club and at 7:30 p.m. by the Sacred Heart Rosary Society at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 20, 1960 page 9 ******* Funeral services for Mrs. Kenneth G. Kelley, 60, 624 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, who died Friday were at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. D.L. Krembs officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. (Pallbearers omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 23, 1960, page 11 ******* [d. 02-19-1960/age 60 yrs./wife of Kenneth G. Kelley/ bur. on Emil Schroeder lot]
PATRICK J. KELLEY 1839-1920 Manitowoc Pilot, November 4, 1920 Patrick Kelley, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc died last Thursday night at his home on North Seventh Street. Mr. Kelley was born at Corchford, County Cork, Ireland, in 1839 and came to America with his parents in 1848. The family came to the west and settled at Manitowoc in 1856, since which time Mr. Kelley has resided here. He married here in 1867 to Julia Lantry, who had been a schoolmate of his in Ireland. He is survived by his wife and six children, John of Waukesha, Timothy, Mrs. John Friar, and Mrs. F.G. Smith of Milwaukee, and Julia of this city and Patrick of Mansfield, Ohio. A sister, Mrs. Mary Harte of Chicago and a brother, Capt. T.J. Kelley of this city also survive. Mr. Kelley was a reader and considerable of a scholar. He loved the history and literature of his native land and could recite from the Irish bards by the hour. For many years he kept files of John Boyle O'Reilly's Boston Pilot and other similar publications. About ten years ago he took up the study of written Gaelic and the almost forgotten spoken language of his boyhood came back to him readily, so that he soon acquired a reading knowledge of the ancient tongue. In his youth he taught school in the county but abandoned it for the mason's trade and for many years was a successful mason contractor. He was an industrious, useful citizen who reared and educated a large family, who are a credit to him and to the bereft widow. The funeral was held Monday from Sacred Heart Church of which he was a devout communicant. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Dempsey, Mr. and Mrs. John G. Kelley and Mary Kelley of Waukesha; Mr. and Mrs. John H. Friar, Helen Friar, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Kelley, Miss Mary Lantry, Miss Alice Lantry, Mr. Joseph Lantry, Leland Haggerty, Mrs. Jule Buschman, Miss Mable Hussey of Milwaukee; Patrick J Kelley of Mansfield, Ohio; Mrs. Geo. Rennerker, Mrs. Mary Harte, Mrs. John Harvey, Mrs. M. Ritzwoller, Mr. Edw. Harte of Chicago; Dr. and Mrs. T. Egan of Sturgeon Bay; Thos. Doolan and Thos. Sullivan of Maple Grove and Dr. and Mrs. John Kelley of Cato.
TIMOTHY J. KELLEY CAPT. TIM KELLEY, THIS CITY, AFTER 53 YEARS ON THE LAKES, IS TO RETIRE UPON ARRIVAL HOME MONDAY After fifty-three years of continuous sailing on the lakes, Capt. Tim Kelley of this city, until this week master of the steamer Maryland and who at 19 was captain of a vessel, the youngest man to have been granted papers, is to retire. Capt. Kelley is expected to arrive at his home here on Monday and will not sail again, having announced that he will retire. The Maryland which Capt. Kelley had commanded for several years, was recently sold to Canadian interests and is to leave Lake Michigan and the local man resigned his commission when he learned that the boat was not to be continued on the lakes. During the 53 years of his service on the lakes Capt. Kelley has become widely-known and recognized as one of the most efficient masters. Capt. Kelley has never lost a boat. He is the father of City Attorney Harry Kelley and Attorney E.L. Kelley. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 06, 1915, Page 1 ******** [d. 04-13-1943/age 93 yrs./cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on Capt. T. Kelley lot]
ANNA M. (PANKRATZ) KELLNER From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909: After an illness of 3 months, Mrs. John Kellner died here Friday afternoon. The deceased, a daughter of the late Geo. Pankratz, was 48. She leaves her husband and 2 sons, as well as 5 sisters and 2 brothers. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
ANNA M. KELLNER (d. 1884) From Der Nord Westen, 3 Apr. 1884: Mrs. Maria Kellner died on Wed. morning, 2 Apr., aged 85 years. She was the mother of Mr. M. Kellner of Kellnersville. Her funeral will take place in the Holy Catholic Church.
BARBARA KELLNER DIES SUDDENLY AS SHE WORKS ABOUT HOME Death cames suddenly to Mrs. Barbara Kellner at her home at 943 North Eighteenth street at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon while she was engaged in household tasks, the end being due to a heart attack. Mrs. Kellner had been in failing health for some time but had not taken to her bed and had continued to perform her usual duties about the home. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home with the Rev. D.G. Ristad of the First Lutheran church officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. Mrs. Kellner was born in Austria in 1848 and was seventy-six years old. She came to this country with her parents at the age of eight the family making its home in the town of Kossuth. Her name before her marriage to John Kellner in March 1867, was Barbara Pankratz. After her marriage the family lived for a time at Francis Creek and twenty-five years ago came to this city to make their home. Her husband died January 7, 1919. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Anna K. Hall and Miss Rose Kellner, both of this city and by sister Mrs. Frank Blimmel of Francis Creek. A cousin, Michael Pankratz of this city also survives. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, September 19, 1924 P. 2 ******* [Mrs. Barbara Kellner/bur 09-20-1924/cause: apoplexy/bur on John Kellner lot]
CHARLES KELLNER From Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1908: 21-year old Charles Kellner, only son of Four Corners resident William Kellner, died Thursday in local Holy Family Hospital. It is said during the terrible heat wave week before last that he became ill after drinking ice water. A few days before his death he fell ill with typhus and was brought to the hospital, followed by blood poisoning, and this combination of maladies caused his death. He is survived by his parents and 2 sisters.
MARIA KELLNER From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1888: Death of 18 yr. old Maria Kellner, daughter of John Kellner in Francis Creek, on Sat., 10 Nov. She was buried on Tues., 13 Nov. ******** [age 18 yrs./cause: insanity]
BABY KELLY DEATH INVADES HOME OF J.O. KELLEY AND CLAIMS INFANT SON Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Kelley, residing at 12?? Hamilton street are mourning the death of their infant son, who passed away last evening after a brief illness of pneumonia. The child was only six months old and was stricken yesterday and died within a few hours. Mrs. Kelley was Miss Nora Knell. The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 1:30. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 24, 1917, Page 8
JOHN KELLY (d. 1936) His death attributed directly to the effects of the intense heat, John E. Kelley(sic) passed away Saturday evening at his home, Newton, route 1. Although he had been in ill health for three years, heat was given as the direct cause of death. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Isidor's Catholic church at Osman, the Rev. Joseph Diny officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery here. The body was removed to the residence from the Leschke funeral home Sunday afternoon, and it will lie in state until the time of the funeral. Mr. Kelley, who was 74 years of age and a farmer, was born at Newton on June 19, 1862. He was married to Mary Egan, who with five children survives him, on May 13, 1890. Surviving also are two brothers and five grandchildren. Daughters of Mr. Kelley are Mrs. Roy Sloan of Mason City, Iowa, and Miss Blanche Kelley, at home, and sons are Elmer, Irving and Reuben of this city. The two brothers are Michael and Frank Kelley of Wenatchee, Washington. The deceased was affiliated with the Catholic Order of Foresters. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 13, 1936 P.2 ******** [John E. KELLEY/bur. 7-14-1936/cause: apoplexy/bur. on E.J. Kelley lot]
MARGARET L. KELNHOFER Mrs. Guy Kelnhofer, 75, of 1311 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kelnhofer, nee Margaret Rappel, was born Jan. 21, 1896, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Martin and Mary Seidl Rappel. She was educated in Manitowoc County schools and was a 1915 graduate of Manitowoc County Teachers College. She taught eelementary education in the Village of Hayton and St. Nazianz prior to her marriage to Guy Kelnhofer on May 29, 1917, at St. Mary Church, Clark Mills. Mrs. Kelnhofer served as past president of the Manitowoc County Gold Star Mothers and was past state president of the Gold Star Mothers. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society, the Third Order of St. Francis, and the Manitowoc Knights of Columbus Womens Club. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Martin of Cleveland, Ohio, and Dr. Guy J. Jr. of St. Paul, Minn.; two daughters, Mrs. William (Ruth) Pfeifer of Sheboygan and Mrs. Robert (Betty) Rosinsky of Manitowoc; three brothers, William of St. Nazianz, Fred of Manitowoc and Oscar of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Anna Hlavacik, of Sheboygan Falls; 17 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Two sons, two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Wednesday where a vigil service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 13, 1971 ******* [d. 04-12-1971/age 75 yrs./wife of Guy J. Kelnhofer]
EMILY KEMPER From the Manitowoc Herald, 26 Jan 1860: Emily Kemper died, the daughter of Louis and Louisa Kemper.
LOUIS KEMPER "Louis Kemper died on Wednesday (April 13, 1898). (don't have name of paper) He was born Dec.17th, 1825 in Lippi Detwold, the son of a forest officer. He came to Milwaukee in 1849, where he was married shortly after, when the couple moved to Two Rivers where he was employed by his brother in-law Chas. Kuehn as clerk. Having been elected sheriff in 1858 he moved to Manitowoc, and at the expiration of his term opened a store in the Alter building. After a number of years he closed out his store to go into the fire insurance business which he continued up to the time of his death. He leaves his wife, three children - Mrs. C. C. Ertz, Mrs. Fred Schuette and Dr. Kemper, as chief mourners, also many friends who will keenly feel the loss of a most sociable, entertaining, out spoken manly and honest companion. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. Mr. Kemper's life was such that more than formal notice of his death is justified. He was a man of dignified appearance, but it was the dignity of nature. He admired honesty and independence in men and one could easily judge this by the intimacy of his relations with people. His close friends were men of sterling worth. He was not demonstrative but when occasion required it he spoke--as he always acted--from the depth of his convictions. Inflexible in purpose when he thought he was in the right, he cast no disparagement upon opinions differing from his. He was one of these sturdy men who give the character of firmness to a community without the element of prejudice, a man whose silent influence was always on the side of right conduct."
Louis and Louise Kemper
RAYMOND F. KEMPKA Raymond F. Kempka, 63, of Rt. 2, Cato, a former Manitowoc resident, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Kempka was born May 10, 1908, at Milwaukee, son of the late Anton and Mary Poznanski Kempka. He married Elizabeth Christel Aug. 2, 1930 at Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death Aug. 29, 1966. Mr. Kempka had been employed at the Allen Bradley Co. in Milwaukee retiring in 1969. Survivors include a son, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.), four brothers, Howard, Adolph and Lambert of Manitowoc and Leonard of Milwaukee, two sisters, Mrs. Harold Vieweger of Manitowoc and Mrs. Adeline Drumm of Chicago and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 2, 1971 ******** [d. 07-31-1971/age 63 yrs.](10 May 1908/Jul 1971/SSDI)
GEORGE KEMPTON From the Manitowoc Herald, 29 Nov 1860: (no name) Kempton, a child of B. Kempton, died from burns. ********** [Baby Kempton/bur. 11-30-1860] [Burial register has buried the child of Mr. Kempton on 11/30/1860; according to Wayne Parworth: George was 1 y, 9 mo & was burned to death by a fire caused by a candle, mother was Elizabeth & father butcher (grandson of Edward & Mary Kempton]
LARRY KENNEDY FIND DEAD MAN ON TRACK, DEATH IS A MYSTERY ARM BROKEN BUT NO INJURY THAT WOULD INDICATE THAT MAN HAD BEEN KILLED BY THE TRAIN CORONER INVESTIGATING CASE-MAN BOAT HAND Found dead on the tracks of the Chicago & Northwestern near the plant of the Wisconsin Produce company on Quay street early today identified as Harry(sic) Kennedy, of Milwaukee, may have been a victim of foul play. There are no marks on the body to indicated that Kennedy was killed by switching trains which use the tracks though it is said to be possible that the man may have struck his head in failing from a car, though there is no injury to the head. Kennedy's body was found by employees of the Pauly & Pauly Cheese company, whose plant is near, at seven this morning and the police took charge of the body and had it removed to the Vogelsang & Murphy undertaking rooms. Later Coroner Falge was notified and is investigating. An inquest may be held. According to the police Kennedy is a boat hand who has been employed on the carferries and boats of here for years past. The man had been a frequent lodger at the tramp station and on these occasions gave his age as 54 and his home as Milwaukee. The theory advanced in some quarters that Kennedy was a victim of foul play and his body placed upon the track to mislead the authorities to believe he had been killed by a train is scouted as the police say that Kennedy had no money and that no motive can be established, unless the man became involved in a quarrel and was attacked. Kennedy's face bears some marks and the ground near where the body was found is torn up as would be the case in event of a struggle, but the police are not inclined to believe that the death is due to murder. Kennedy is said to have been employed about a local saloon of late and was about town yesterday. The police are seeking to trace his movements last night and to learn in whose company he was during the night, in the hope that some information as to the manner of his death can be learned. The body will be held pending decision as to an inquest and an effort to locate relatives and if this fails the body will be buried at county expense. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 15, 1915, Page 1 ********* [cause: accidental death by RY]
LOTTIE (SIEKER) KENNEDY MISS LOTTIE SIEKER, THIS CITY, IS BRIDE AT CLEVELAND, OHIO, WEDS CAPT. KENNEDY, KNOWN HERE Cards received by friends in this city today announced the marriage of Miss Lottie Sieker of this city to Capt. Edward Kennedy, of Cleveland, O., in that city. The couple are at Cleveland from which port Capt. Kennedy will sail. Capt. Kennedy is well known in this city, having been here last winter in charge of the big steamer Thomas Wilson, which wintered here. The acquaintance which led to the marriage was formed at that time. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. C. Sieker. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 10, 1916 P.8 ********* DEATH ENDS LONG ILLNESS FOR MISS SIEKER North Side Young Lady Passes Away Early Today, Suddenly Death’s call to Miss Lottie Sieker was unexpected and sudden at the home of her mother, 528 North Ninth street early today. Although Miss Sieker had been ill for some time, her condition was not considered serious and her death was a shock to the family. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Miss Sieker was born in this city Sept. 3, 1884, and was a daughter of the late Charles Sieker. She attended the local schools and was later employed at a dental office in the city. She is survived by her mother, two sisters, Mrs. Ashbey of Cleveland, O., and Mrs. Geilfus of Milwaukee, and three brothers, George of Washington, D.C., Louis and Carl of this city. The funeral will be held Monday at 2 o’clock from the home. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, July 21, 1917, Page 1 ********* [cause: brain tumor/bur. on Andreas Borchard lot]
JOSEPH RANDOLPH KENNY Joseph Randolph Kenny, 81, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc died Thursday evening, January 16, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church by Rev. David Ruby. Cremation will take place with burial of the cremains in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born May 15, 1910, at Boise, Idaho, son of the late Joseph and Ella Foltz Kenny. He graduated from Niles High School in Niles, Mich., with the Class of 1928. He then graduated from Notre Dame University South Bend, Ind., with the Class of 1932. He then graduated from Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., with a Master’s of Business Administration Degree. He married Kathlyn Corell on May 19, 1934, in Niles, Mich. She preceded him in death December 15, 1991. For many years Mr. Kenny was the Executive Vice President of Paragon Electric Company Two Rivers. Mr. Kenny taught business organization and management courses at several universities including Northwestern University, St. Norbert’s College, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Silver Lake College and Milwaukee Area Technical College. He was a member of Holy innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc County Republicans Party, Wisconsin Unemployment Compensation Advisory Committee, Silver Lake College Advisory Board, Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Board and the Great Books Discussion Group. He was a past president of Two Rivers Rotary Club and a past treasurer of the Manitou Area Girl Scouts Council. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Quinten Kenny. Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc at 10:30 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service. Memorials appreciated to St. Mary’s Home or Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 17, 1992
ANNA KENSWORTHY From Der Nord Westen, 31 July 1902: Death in Chicago on Sat. of 41-yr. old Mrs. C.A. Kenworthy, a former resident of Manitowoc. The body was brought here for burial Monday.
ERNEST KERN From Der Nord Westen, 25 May 1876: Mr. Ernst Kern died quite suddenly Sunday afternoon. He has lived here since 1855 and leaves a wife and several children., ossw:
FRANK J. KERSCHER KERSCHER RITE TO BE Friday Close Friends Will Act As Pallbearers At Funeral Funeral services for Frank J. Kerscher, who died Monday night at Hudson, Wis., will be held Friday. The body was removed from the Pfeffer Funeral Home to the residence, 925 Lincoln Boulevard, this afternoon. The funeral will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the residence and a solemn high mass will be celebrated by the Reverends Edward Radey, William Grace and Martin Jaekels at Holy Innocents church at 10 o'clock. Burial will be at Evergreen cemtery. Close friends and business associates will act as pallbearers. They are Frank Jansky, William Bruechert, Charles Goetz, Adolph Hrudka, Carl Levenhagen and Joseph Sladky. Organization with which Mr. Kerscher was affiliated will attend the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 25, 1933 P.2 ******* [bur. 10-27-1933/age 60 yrs/died at Hudson, WI/ cause: Lobar pneumonia secondary cancer of right submaxillary region]
HEROLD KERSCHER KARSHAR(sic) HOME IS SADDENED BY DEATH OF LITTLE SON TODAY Harold, four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Karshar, died at the family home on South Seventeenth street today. The child had been ill but three days. The parents have the sympathy of friends. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, Oct. 25, 1917, Page 4 ******** [Harold A.P. Kerscher/bur. 10-27-1917/cause: hemorrage/bur. on Herman Sengbusch lot]
JOSEPH KERSCHER Joseph Kerscher, 77, of 502A York St., Manitowoc, died Frday morning at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Kerscher was born July 21, 1886, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Frank and Frances Sonnleitner Kerscher. Educated in Manitowoc schools, he was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., as a boilermaker for 39 years, retiring in 1952. He married the former Ida Jens Sept. 30, 1911, at Manitowoc. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary in 1961. He was a member of First German Church. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Arthur Kerscher of Manitowoc and Paul Kerscher of Two Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. Garnett Day and Mrs. Raymond Overle of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Jack Vondross of Coleman, Wis.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A sister and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday and until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and after 11 a.m. at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 14, 1964 P. 14 ********* [d. 3-13-1964/age 77 yrs.](21 Jul 1886/Mar 1964/SSDI)
BERTHA KESTLY From Der Nord Westen, 07 Dec. 1893: Death on Tues., after a 3 wk. illness, of Mrs. Bertha Kestley, wife of Mr. James Kestley. The deceased, who enjoyed general local affection, was born in Manitowoc on 07 Oct. 1870, thus reaching the age of 23 yrs. 2 mos. She married Mr. Kestley 06 May 1890, and leaves her husband, 2 small children, her parents and a sister. The funeral will take place this afternoon in the city cemetery.
MATHIAS KETTENHOFFEN From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1907: Another one of our county’s old settlers is gone. Mathias Kettenhofen, a Manitowoc citizen known throughout the county and beyond its borders, closed his eyes in the final sleep Thursday evening. Mr. Kettenhofen was born 02 April 1825 in Helfant, Kreis Saarburg, Bezirk Trier, as the son of a school teacher. With his brother Andreas he came to America in 1854. Both landed in Canada, worked there a while in constructing a railroad, then came to Wisconsin and worked on farms in Racine County and later in Manitowoc County, saving enough money that they soon were able to buy their own farm. Mathias Kettenhofen soon sold his share to his brother and took a position as clerk in the store of Charles King in Neshoto. Later, in 1860, he married Miss Johanna Engeldinger and established a hotel in Neshoto which he operated for 3 years. At the same time he became Postmaster of Neshoto and a Justice of the Peace. In 1863 he moved to Manitowoc and took over operation of Williams House. When it burned down in 1866 he built Northwestern House. In 1894 he sold the hotel to F.C. Borcherdt who continues to operate it under the name of Victoria Hotel. In 1899 he and his wife took a trip to Germany where both of their childhood cities were visited as well as their relatives. Upon returning, he withdrew from business and he and his wife went to live with the Hermann Schmitz family… Mr. Kettenhofen, who to our knowledge had never been ill, last summer came down with a bladder illness. At age 82 he was unable to regain his health despite the best attention. He grew weaker and weaker until his death Thursday evening. His death was without pain and he was conscious until the end. The deceased enjoyed the highest esteem in Manitowoc and surroundings, and although his death was not unanticipated, it was met with general sadness. Mr. Kettenhofen leaves his widow and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Herman Schmitz. He also is survived by his wife’s younger sister as well as his brother Andreas, who lives in Racine County, and 2 brothers who still live in Germany. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with an extraordinary number of people attending. It was under the direction of the German Odd Fellows Lodge with participation of the singing clubs “Freier Sängerbund” and “Concordia”
FRITZ KEUBKE WIFE’S DEATH SIX MONTHS AGO AFFECTED MAN’S MIND, HE IS COMMITTED TO HOSPITAL TODAY The death of his wife, which occurred six months ago is believed to be responsible for the condition of Fred Keubke, an aged south side resident who was today committed to the Northern Hospital at Oshkosh upon advice of physicians who conducted an examination in probate court yesterday. Since Mrs. Keubke’s death he had been morose and had acted strangely. Since Saturday Keubke had declined to eat and it was decided to have him taken into custody, and physicians recommended his commitment. Keubke was for years employed by the city as a street sweeper and was a familiar figure on South Eighth street where he was stationed. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 09, 1915, Page 8 ******** FRED KUEBKE(sic), AGED RESIDENT AND CITY EMPLOYEE MEETS HIS DEATH UNUSUAL ACCIDENT Strikes Head on Upturned Funnel and Spout Penetrates Brain, Causing Injury that Resulted in Death Two Hours Later— Was Employee of Street Dep’t of City for Years Fred Kuebke, an aged South side resident and employee of the city street department is dead as a result of a most unusual accident of which he was the victim at his home late Friday. Kuebke’s death was due to a fracture of the skull when his head struck upon a tin funnel and it penetrated his brain. Mr. Kuebke had returned home yesterday afternoon and while about the house slipped in some manner and in attempting to save himself from striking a stove, which was near, he was thrown against a closet door which was forced open and in his fall Mr. Kuebke’s head came in contact with a tin funnel which was on the floor of the closet. The funnel, which was in use at the Kuebke home for filling cans, was standing on the floor with the spout upward and when Kuebke’s head struck it, the spout was forced into his head, just above the eye, penetrating to a considerable depth in the skull causing a fracture which resulted in death. A call for the ambulance was sent in and Mr. Kuebke was removed to the hospital where his death occurred two hours later. Physicians say that the skull was fractured and that death was due to the funnel penetrating the head. Mr. Kuebke was 66 years of age, having been born in Germany. He came to America thirty five years ago. For years Mr. Kuebke had been employed in the city street department and was a familiar figure in the force at work on the streets. Two sons and one daughter survive Mr. Kuebke whose funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the late home at 1324 South Eighth street. Rev. M. Grether will officiate at the service. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 10, 1917, Page 1 ********* [Fred Keubke/bur. 02-12-1917/cause: fracture of skull/ bur. on August Rietz lot]
HEINRICH K.V. KEUBKE Name: Keubke, Henry C. W. D.: 8/27/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/27/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 62 Yrs. 23 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. A. O. Pieper Spouse: Maria Keubke F.: M.: Cause of Death: consumption Pg. #: v.1 p.242
HERMAN KEUBKE Herman Keubke, 76, of 617 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a week's illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Reformed Church in Manitowoc with the Rev. Richard Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Keubke was born in Germany on May 19, 1877, and came to Manitowoc with his parents when he was four years of age. He married Mathilda Berman in 1898. She preceded her husband in death 10 years ago. Survivors are a son, Ed of Wisconsin Dells, and three grandchildren. A son, William, died in May. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home in Manitowoc from 2 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday when the body will be removed to the church to lie in state until services begin. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, June 25, 1953 P. 27 ******* [d. 06-24-1953/age 76 yrs.]
FREDERICK KEUNE From Der Nord Westen, 21 Sep. 1899: Death overcame Fritz Keune on Wed. night in Oslo during his sleep. Mr. Keune, a well-known miller and brother of Centerville resident Carl Keune, was born 11 May 1835 in Germany but had lived for a long while in Manitowoc. About three years ago he took over a position in the mill of Mr. A. Stephenson in Oslo. Wed. evening he felt quite well as he went to bed, but when he did not respond to the wakeup call Thurs. morning it was discovered that he had died during the night. He leaves his widow and 7 grown children. The funeral was held Sun. in the local city cemetery.
LOUIS KEUNE From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug 1907: A 2-week old child of York Street resident here, Louis Kuene, died Tuesday and will be buried this afternoon.
RONALD KEUNE Ronald Keune, 38, of Reedsville, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Keune was born July 1, 1934, at Manitowoc, son of the late Roland Keune and Mrs. Ruby Keune. Survivors include his mother of Reedsville, two brothers and two sisters (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 28, 1972 ******** [d. 12-28-1972/age 38 yrs./son of Ruby Keune/bur. on Ruby Keune lot]
WILLIAM KEYS SAN. PATIENT LOSES BRAVE FIGHT TO LIVE William Keys, 1009 South Ninth street, succumbed to the ravages of tuberculosis at Maple Crest sanatarium Sunday evening after having made a brave battle to regain his health. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning, with services at St. Boniface Catholic church and burial will be at Evergreen. Mr. Keys was born at Lancaster, Ohio, March 10, 1880 and was forty-five years old. He came here to reside nine years ago and was married March 5, 1921 to Mrs. C. Saley who with four daughters and a son survives him, the daughters being children of Mrs. Saley by her former marriage. The children are Frances, Florence, Jean and Dorothy and William. Mr. Key's mother also survives him. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. October 26, 1925 P. 13 ******** [cause of death: pulmonary tuberculosis, buried 10/28/1925]
DANIEL V. KHAIL Soldier Dies After Crash.Private Daniel V. Khail, 19, of Manitowoc, Wis., a member of Company D of the 2d Infantry at Fort Sheridan, died last night in St. Therese's hospital in Waukegan of injuries incurred Thursday when a taxi cab in which he was riding with two other soldiers was struck by a truck at Wadsworth avenue and Green Bay road, 10 miles north of Waukegan. The truck was driven by Charles M. Frueh of Racine, Wis. Chicago Tribune, October 07, 1940 ********* [d. at Waukegan, IL/cause: fracture of cervical vertebra sustained in auto accident/bur. on Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Khail lot]
FRANK W. KHAIL (d. 1960) Frank W. Khail, 68, of 931 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Khail was born in Austria Feb. 5, 1892, son of the late Wencil and Veronica Stuksa Khail. He was educated in Austrian and Czechoslovakian schools and came to the United States with his parents when 19, settling in Manitowoc. He was a bricklayer and mason. During World War II he was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and until 1940 was active in local music orchestras. He was a member of Boilermakers Local 443 and ZCBJ Lodge 115. He married Ottilia Zahorik in 1916. Surviving are his wife, a son, Melvin of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Victor Chizek of Manitowoc and Mrs. Norman Gerfen of Chicago; a brother Emil of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. James Boursek of Chicago and Mrs. Joseph Havlichek of Manitowoc; and three grandchildren. A son, Daniel, died while in service in World War II. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 8, 1960 P. 3 ********* [d. 03-08-1960/age 68 yrs.]
JOSEF KHAIL (d. 1917) COASTING ACCIDENT FATAL TO ONE, WHEN BOB COLLIDES WITH HEAVY WAGON ON 10 ST. Joseph Khail, 17, Dies from Injuries and Malcolm Jentgen is in Hospital with Broken Ankle. Eight Others on Sleigh Escape with Minor Injuries, One Saved by Jumping from Sleigh INQUEST TO BE HELD MONDAY; KHAIL FUNERAL WILL TAKE PLACE SUNDAY Joseph Khail, 17, was killed, Malcolm Jentgen, 17, was seriously injured and several other members of a coasting party on Tenth street suffered minor injuries last night when their bob collided with the rear end of the Clark Oil company’s tank wagon at Tenth and York streets. The accident, the first of its kind here in a number of years, happened shortly after 10 o’clock when Khail, whose bob was loaded with coasters failed to see the Clark wagon coming from the oil sheds in the Soo yards and struck the rear end of the wagon as it crossed York street ahead of the bob. The coasters were thrown several feet by the collision and the rear end the heavy wagon was forced out of the track. Khail Owned Bob. Khail, who is a son of Frank Khail, Huron street, was in the steering seat of the bob and was rendered unconscious by the injuries he sustained while Jentgen, who occupied a place next to Khail had his ankle broken and his leg badly wrenched when he was thrown from his seat. Saved Self By Jumping. “Bud” Warren, who was seated on the bob in front of Khail, saved his life by jumping when it is said he saw the wagon crossing the road, shouting the danger as he leaped to the roadway. It was too late for Khail to save the coasters, however, and the bob struck the rear of the wagon with a crash that was heard for a block. Julius Weina, night watchman at the Soo, witnessed the accident. Only Two Injured. There were ten persons on the bob, which was owned by Khail, but with exception of the driver and Jentgen, all escaped injury. Miss Carrie Meyer, employed at the C.G. Stangel home, was stunned by the shock and found her foot injured and her face scratched, but she was not seriously hurt and was able to leave the scene to return home. Miss Schwartz, another of the girls on the bob, had her foot injured but not seriously. Rush Injured to Hospital. The ambulance was called and Khail and Jentgen were removed to the hospital where examination showed that Khail had sustained internal injuries that caused death at 3 o’clock this morning. The only external injury suffered by Khail was to his knee, the cap of which was splintered and cut and there was a bruise on the leg. The Jentgen boy sustained a fracture of the leg and was badly bruised about the legs, but it is said by physicians, will recover and will not be crippled. Jentgen is a son of John Jentgen and a student at school. Going at High Speed. The bob, according to a statement of Miss Meyer, one of the passengers on it, was going at a high speed at the time it collided with the wagon which was in charge of George Clark who was making a belated delivery of oil. The coasters start from St. Clair street and with course iced, the sleigh at times is said to have attained a speed of ?? miles an hour, though at the point where the accident happened, near the foot of the incline, the speed is reduced. It was estimated today that the speed of the bob was probably 15 to 20 miles. Didn’t See Wagon. Although there is a clear view of the Soo yards after leaving Buffalo street and the Clark wagon would have been easily seen it is presumed that Khail, intent on steering, did not notice the wagon as it emerged from the railyards where the Clark tanks are located and did not become aware of the danger of the party until too late to avoid the collision. The course is banked by snow and even had Khail attempted to turn out the bob would probably have been capsized endangering its occupants. Inquest to Be Held. Following the death of Khail at the hospital the body was removed to the undertaking rooms at Urbanek and Wattawa. A coroner’s jury was summoned by District Attorney Brady and Coroner Falge for an inquest and the jury viewed the body and the scene of the accident and then adjourned until 2 o’clock Monday afternoon. The jury is Jay Hall, Arthur Reichert, Ed. Brey, Martin Georgenson, Theo. Anderson and Robert Oln. Funeral Held Sunday. The funeral of Khail, who was employed at the Seating company plant, will be held Sunday afternoon from the late home at the foot of Huron street. The dead boy was the second son of Frank Khail and is brother to Frank Khail Jr., who is with Co. H at Fort Sheridan waiting to muster out. A message was sent to Capt. Abel today asking that the soldier boy be granted leave to be here for the funeral Sunday. Pall bearers at the funeral of Khail Sunday will be Frank Warren, Ralph Houghton, Frank Kolar, Aaron Kerscher, Raymond Napezinski and Goodwin Grun. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 16, 1917, Page 1 ********** INQUEST INTO KHAIL DEATH IS BEING HELD TODAY Seven Witnesses Summoned to Testify Before the Coroner’s Jury A coroner’s jury is in session today investigating the tragic death of Jos. Khail, unfortunate victim of a coasting accident on Tenth street Thursday night, Coroner Falge and District Attorney Brady conducting the inquiry. Seven witnesses have been called including H. Larsen, driver of the Clark wagon with which the Khail bob collided, George Clark who was in charge of a second team at the warehouse, Julius Weina, W. Tadych, who witnessed the accident and others. Several members of the coasting party on the Khail bob have also been summoned. Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 19, 1917, Page 1 ********* CORONER’S JURY VERDICT IN. KHAIL DEATH, SAYS ACCIDENT; RUMOR CITY MAY FACE SUIT H. Larsen, Driver of Oil Wagon, Says He Stopped Team but Failed to See Bob Until on Street and Then Made Effort to Clear Crossing. Ten Witnesses Testify at Inquest Accidental death, due to collision of his bob with the Clark oil wagon was the finding at the coroner’s jury in the inquest on the death of Joseph Khail, killed while coasting on Tenth street yesterday. The jury was out about one half hour. The verdict ? not wholly satisfactory. Ten witnesses were called, H. Larsen, driver of the Clark wagon being the most important. Larsen said that he had stopped his team before reaching the road but had not noted the approach of the bob, that he was driving up grade and was busy with his team when he reached the road and the bob neared and had whipped up his horses in an effort to clear the crossing but failed. Larsen denied emphatically that he had made any statement that he “did not care who was hurt.” Testimony established that the bob was speeding from 15 to 20 miles an hour when the collision occurred. F. Warren, who leaped from the sleigh and escaped death, said that he saw the team at a distance of thirty feet and took his chances by jumping. Witnesses said that the collision might have been avoided by Khail had he turned his bob to the left but there was no chance to get off the course to the right as the snow was banked too high. Other witnesses included John Tadych, who helped pick Khail up. Tadych having been in charge of another bob, Julius Weina, Geo. Tessler, George Clark and Dr. Gleason. An interesting issue may grow out of the Khail death it being reported today that Frank Khail, father of the dead youth, will institute action to hold the city on the grounds of neglect. It is said the fact the city did not prohibit coasting and took no steps to protect the street, may constitute grounds for action. The jurors were Theo Anderson, Arthur Reichert, Jay Hall, Martin Georgenson, Ed. Brey and Robert Olm. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 20, 1917, Page 1 ********* [Joseph Khail/bur. 02-18-1917/age 17 yrs/cause: franmatism internal hemorrage/bur. on Frank Khail lot]
MARY M. KHAIL Mrs. Emil Khail, 81, of 1082 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Khail, nee Mary Fritula, was born Aug. 29, 1891, in Russia, daughter of the late Ivan and Fedora Lachman Fritula. She came to the United States in May 1920. She was married to Emil Khail in 1940, at Merrill. The couple located in Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband and two daughters, Helen and Anna Tereschuk, of Russia. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 2, 1972 ******** [d. 08-02-1972/age 80 yrs/wife of Emil Khail] (b. 29 Aug. 1891/d. Aug. 1972/SSDI)
OTTILIA KHAIL Mrs. Ottilia C Khail, 86, of Family Heritage Nursing Home formerly of 931 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, May 30, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Deason will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Khail was born October 22, 1893 at Sheboygan, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Skubal Zahorik. She was married to Frank Khail, April 16, 1916 at Green Bay, Wis. Mrs. Khail was a member of Western Bohemian Lode of Manitowoc. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and a son-in-law, and three grandchildren. Her husband, Frank, a son, Daniel, and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 a.m. until the hour of service. ******* Correction Survivors of the late Otillia C. Khail included a daughter and a great grandchild, who were advertently omitted from the information given the Herald-Reporter for the May 31 obituary. Herald Times Reporter May 31, 1980
