BABY KOCH From Der Nord Westen, 30 Sep. 1909: A 9-month old little son of Oscar Koch here died last Friday.
BERTHA KOCH From Der Nord Westen, 25 Dec. 1902: Death Wed. last week in Two Rivers of 69 yr. old Mrs. Bertha Koch following a stroke. The deceased, a sister of the late Edward Weinschenk, leaves 5 children, her husband having predeceased her 10 yrs. ago. The funeral was held Fri. in the local city cemetery. ****** [cause: apoplexy]
GUSTAV KOCH Name: Koch, Gustav D.: 9/26/1853 B.: 2/4/1853 Reg. D.: 9/10/1864 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 7 Mo. 22 Da. B.P.: Mtwc. D.P.: Cem.: Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.3
HENRY KOCH From Der Nord Westen, 09 Apr. 1908: Henry C. Koch, the well-known nurseryman, died Monday at age 75 following an illness of several months. Mr. Koch came here from Germany as a child and spent the greater portion of his life on his farm situated about 3 miles south of Manitowoc where he operated a vegetable and tree nursery. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and several grown children. The funeral was held yesterday at the city cemetery. ******* [cause: gastric carcimonia]
HENRY A. KOCH Funeral services for Henry A. Koch, 76,of 2217 Waldo Blvd., who died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Allan Kirikoved (nephew) will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. Mr. Koch was involved in the Mexican Campaign in 1916 as a civilian truck driver. He also was a veteran of World War I serving in 1918. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 16, 1971 ********* [d. 04-15-1971/age 76 yrs.] (04 Dec 1894/Apr 1971/SSDI)
HUGO KOCH Name: Koch, Hugo D.: 8/22/1864 B.: 10/21/1863 Reg. D.: 9/11/1864 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 10 Mo. 1 Da. B.P.: Mtw. D.P.: Cem.: Mtw. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: Oscar Koch M.: Molly Koch Cause of Death: Children's cholera Add Info.: Merchant Pg. #: v.1 p.3
JACOB KOCH From Der Nord Westen, 24 Dec. 1891: Death on Mon. here in Manitowoc of Jakob Koch, a brother of the well-known gardener, Henry C. Koch, of a hemorrhage. He was born 16 Feb. 1828 in Aschersleben in Saxony and came to America in 1870 and settled in Manitowoc. He is survived by his widow and 8 children. The burial will take place this afternoon. ******* [Jacob Koch/bur. 12-24-1891/age 65 yrs./cause: hemorrhage of the lungs]
LEONARD J. KOCH Leonard J. Koch, age 79, formerly of 1012 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at Angels Touch Assisted Living in De Pere. Leonard was born on Nov. 18, 1928, in Manitowoc, son of the late Leonard and Julia (Haig) Koch. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the class of 1948 from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. On Sept. 16, 1950, he married the former Audrey Maxfeldt at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Leonard worked for Aluminum Specialty, where he held many positions and retired as the vice president of manufacturing. Leonard was a member of First Lutheran Church. He enjoyed being with his family, traveling, camping, boating and fishing. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Harold. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at First Lutheran Church, 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 church from noon until the time of service at 1 p.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the Koch family. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 3, 2008
MARGARET KOCH (d. 1917) FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES AT BROOKVILLE, FLA. Mrs. Henry Koch, City, Dies Suddenly in South Messages to relatives here yesterday brought news of the sudden death at Brookville, Fla., of Mrs. Henry Koch, of this city, death being due to heart failure. Mrs. Koch had been in ill health for some time but her condition was not considered critical. The body will be brought to this city for burial. Mrs. Koch was born here July ? 1854 and had always made her residence here up to a few years ago when she family located in Florida for the winter months, returning here for the summer. Mrs. Koch would have been 64 years of age next July. Besides her husband, Mrs. Koch is survived by seven children as follows; Charles Koch, Mrs. William Risk?, Brookville, Fla., Harry Koch, Milwaukee; Mrs. R.W. Nelson, Kansas City, Mrs. Charles Stretch? and Mrs. Dale Clark of this city. Mrs. Koch is also survived by two brothers, John and Henry Wolf of Milwaukee. Mrs. Koch has a large circle of friends in the city to whom news of her death will come with regret. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 23, 1917, Page 2 ********** Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koch of Oconto, Wis., are in the city being called here by the death of Mrs. Henry Koch. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 26, 1917, Page 3 ********** EXPECT BODY OF MRS. KOCH TO BE HERE TONIGHT The body of the late Mrs. Henry Koch, mother of Mrs. Dale Clark and Mrs. Charles Stretch? of this city, whose death occurred at Brookville, Fla., is expected to reach the city this evening for burial. Funeral services will be held from the Dale Clark home on N. Eighth street Saturday afternoon at 2:30, with interment at Evergreen. Mrs. Koch formerly resided here. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 26, 1917, Page 4 ********** Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman of Sheboygan were here Saturday for the funeral of the late Mrs. Koch. Mr. Hoffman is a former resident of this city and spent his boyhood here. ********** Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koch of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Gust? Koch of Gillette, Wis., Robert Koch of Oconto and August ? of Kaukauna have returned to their respective homes after attending the funeral here of the late [Mrs.] Henry Koch. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 30, 1917, Page 3 ********** [bur. 04-28-1917/cause: chronic heart disease/bur. on Robert Koch lot]
WILHELMINE KOCH (d. 1915) DEATH OF MRS. KOCH, ILL BUT A FEW DAYS Suffering an attack of illness this morning, Mrs. Wilhelmina Koch, a resident here for years, died at her home on South Seventh street this afternoon. News of the death will come as a great shock to friends. She was the mother of Omar? Koch and Mrs. C. Young and was 84 years of age. Funeral announcement and obituary will appear Monday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 24, 1915, Page 1 ********* SIX GRANDSONS TO OFFICIATE AS PALL BEARERS Funeral of Mrs. Koch to be Held Tomorrow Six grandsons of the late Mrs. Wilhelmina Koch, whose death occurred Saturday after an illness of a few hours, will officiate as pall bearers at the funeral which will be held from the late home on South Seventh street at 1 o’clock tomorrow. Mrs. Koch is survived by eight children, thirty-two grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Mrs. Koch’s death was unexpected and a great shock. She suffered an attack of illness early in the day but appeared improved at noon when a second attack resulted in her death. She was born in Germany April 29, 1831 and came to this country with her husband in 1869. Mr. Koch died in 1890. Surviving children are: Henry, Mrs. C.A. Beduhn, Mrs. C. Young and Oscar, of this city: Robert, of Oconto; Gustave of Gillette; Mrs. A. ?, Kaukauna and Albert of ? Rev. Schelhaase will officiate at the ?. Manitowoc Daily Herald | Monday, April 26, 1915, Page 8 ********* Mr. and Mrs. Art Engerson of Kaukauna, who came here to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Wilhelmina Koch, are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tippler, Washington street. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 27, 1915, Page 3 ********* Mr. and Mrs. Harry Koch, who attended the funeral here yesterday of the late Mrs. Wilhelmina Koch, have returned to their home at Milwaukee. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 28, 1915, Page 3 ********* [bur. 27 Apr. 1915/cause: acute gastric enteritis/bur. on Jacob Koch lot]
MARIE KOCHAN Marie Kochan, 82, of 1604 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roger Strebel will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Kochan was born April 23, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Massman Kochan. She was a member of the Holy Innocents Altar Society. Survivors include a sister, Rose Kochan of Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews. Three brothers, John, Peter and Joseph, and two sisters, Agnes and Mrs. Elizabeth Kodet preceded her in death. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 12, 1971 ******** [Mary M./d. 06-12-1971/age 82 yrs./bur. on Rose Kochan lot] (Mary/Apr 23, 1889/Jun 1971/SSDI)
JAN KOCI From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1897: Death yesterday morning of John Koci, a Bohemian who resided on Buffalo St. here in Manitowoc. With his wife, he was heading to church and at the corner of Main and Franklin Sts. he collapsed with a stroke. He was carried into the shop of A. Lange, then quickly Mr. A. Kuhl called a coach which carried him to his dwelling. Medical help was obtained, but he died after a short time.
THERESA KOCIAN MRS. KOCIAN DIES AT BAY Town of Franklin Woman Will Be Buried Saturday Mrs. Anton Kocian, 68, town of Franklin resident, died Wednesday at a Green Bay hospital. She underwent an operation there earlier in the week. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the farm home and at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's Catholic church, Kellnersville. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. The deceased, whose maiden name was Theresa Sternad, was born in Bohemia in 1867 and came to this country with her parents in 1872. The family settled on a farm near Menchalville. In 1883 she was married to Anton Kocian and they moved to Milladore, Wis., where they resided for 30 years. In 1926 they returned to Menchalville. In 1933 Mr. and Mrs. Kocian observed their golden wedding anniversary. Survivors are the widower; five daughters, Mrs. Henry Teteak, Mrs. William Frolick and Mrs. Henry Hardins, city, Mrs. Frank Pacoureck, Green Bay, Mrs. Joseph Jaeckets, Reedsville; seven sons, Joseph, Wayside, Edward, Louis and Fred, Green Bay, Frank, Marble, Minn., John, Nashville, Wis., and Charles, Milladore, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Cherney, Maribel, and Mrs. Elizabeth Slegar, Kellnersville; 32 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The body will be removed to the home this evening from the Husar and Wachal funeral home, Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, February 14, 1935 P. 2 ******* [bur. 02-16-1935/d. at Green Bay, WI/cause: cholectstitis with stones/bur. on Anton Kocian lot]
HANS KOCK Hans E. Kock, 58, of 2910 Coolidge Pl., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been ill 3 1/2 months. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Kock was born at Hamburg, Germany, Aug. 28, 1898, son of the late Otto and Magdeline Kummerfeldt Kock. He came to Mishicot with his parents in 1900. He married Neitha Kasten at Two Rivers, June 26, 1926 and the couple came to Manitowoc. An employe 33 years of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co., he was a member of the International Association of Machinists. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Miss Elaine Kock of Milwuakee and Mrs. Allen Miller of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Kellerman and Mrs. Magdeline Nehring of Two Rivers; and a grandson. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, July 26, 1957 P. 13 ******** [d. 07-25-1957/age 58 yrs./cause: multiple myeloma]
JOHN KODET John Kodet, 66 (picture), of 1132 South 25th street, Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht funeral home, Manitowoc, with interment in Evergreen cemetery. He was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1884 and in 1919 married Miss Elizabeth Kochan. They located on the homestead farm in the town and two years later move to Manitowoc. He took employment in plant No. 3 of the Aluminum Goods company in 1927 as a fireman and watchman, retiring a year ago. Survivors are his wife; daughter, Mrs. Anton Kroll of Manitowoc; four sons, Raymond, Reuben and Orville of Manitowoc and Donald of Sheboygan; two brothers, Joseph of Sheboygan and Edward of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Koenig of Sheboygan, Mrs. Elmer Carlson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joseph Swoboda of Olivia, Minn.; and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 6, 1950 P. 2 ****** [d. 11-04-1950/age 66 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Elizabeth Kodet lot]
LLOYD KODET Lloyd Kodet Dies At Hospital At 2 Years Lloyd Kodet, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kodet, 916 Marshall street, died Tuesday at the Holy Family hospital after a two weeks illness. A complication of diseases caused death. The child was born in this city March 19, 1931. The survivors are the parents, four brothers (private), and two sisters (private), and his grandparents, John Kodet, Sr., and Peter Kochan, Sr. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, January 4, 1933 P. 9
BABY BOY KOEBKE From Der Nord Westen, 23 Nov. 1905: A little 4-mo. old son of George Koebke died Tues. morning. The funeral will be held Thurs. at 1 p.m. from the parents’ home.
DORA E. KOEBKE Mrs. Walter Koebke, 83, formerly of 408 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund E. Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Koebke, nee Dora Mathias, was born Jan. 2, 1888, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Herman Mathias. She attended schools in the Town of Kossuth. She was married to Walter Koebke July 8, 1906, at Manitowoc, and the couple resided here all their lives. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1956. Mrs. Koebke was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Ladies Circle of the church. Survivors include her husband, a son, Eugene of Manitowoc, a daughter, Miss Ruth Marie Koebke of Manitowoc, a grandchild, two great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening and Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 16, 1971 ******** [d. 07-15-1971/age 83 yrs./wife of Walter Koebke]
DOROTHEA KOEBKE MRS. J. KOEBKE, 75, PASSES AWAY IN CHICAGO Mrs. John Koebke, a former resident of Manitowoc, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.C. Steffen at Chicago, Friday afternoon. Death was caused by bronchial pneumonia. The deceased was 75 years of age and was born in Germany. The body will be brought to Manitowoc for burial from the home of her son, George Koebke, 625 No. 10 St. There are five daughters surviving, Mrs. S.S. Elliott of Pedro Miguel, Panama Canal, Mrs. C.C. Steffen and Mrs. Irma Dick of Chicago, Mrs. J. J. Ludlam of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. John Preval of Milwaukee and five sons, Walter Koebke, Geo. Koebke, and Arthur Koebke of this city, Paul Koebke of Antigo. There are also seventeen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her husband and one son Gustave preceded her in death. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30. Rev. Espeseth will officiate. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 29, 1928 P. 2 ******* [Dorothy Koebke/bur. 12-31-1928/age 75 yr/died at Chicago, IL/ cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on John Koebke lot]
EDWIN KOEBKE Edwin Koebke, 71, formerly of 611 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Koebke was born Dec. 27, 1899, at Manitowoc, son of the late Arthur and Minnie Bohte Koebke. He attended Manitowoc schools and graduated from the University of Wisconsin as a mechanical engineer. He had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. as manufacturing engineer from 1934 to 1963. Mr. Koebke was amember of the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, Manitowoc Chapter 16, Manitowoc Council No. 18 and also the Consistory and Scottish Rite Bodies. Survivors include a brother, George, of Manitowoc and a niece (Survivor omitted for privacy.), of Pewaukee Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where Masonic Memorial services will be held at 8 p.m. The casket will remain closed. Memorials may be made to the Memorial Hospital Building Fund or the Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 4, 1971 (Note: Newspaper has error in birthdate/stone matches date in microfiche births) ******** [d. 10-03-1971/age 71 yrs./bur. on Arthur Koebke lot] (27 Dec 1898/Oct 1971/SSDI)
HAROLD KOEBKE From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1904: After an illness of only one day, Harold Koebke, the 8-yr. old son of Arthur Koebke, has died of spinal diphtheria. The disease resisted all medical help as death occurred after only a day of bed confinement. Arthur Koebke, the child's father who is a well-known traveling representative for the firm of F. Sirta & Sons here, was away on a trip when his son, whom he had last seen in good health, fell sick and died. The body was taken to a vault at the cemetery and buried Fri. morning. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1904: Because Harold Koebke, whose death from diphtheria is reported in another column, had attended the Park School on the north side the day before his death, the school was closed and the building was thoroughly disinfected. ********* [bur. 02-05-1904/cause: diptheria]
JOHN F.A. KOEHLER From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1903: Death Fri., following a long illness, of John A. Koehler, an old and respected resident of our city. Mr. Koehler, who had enjoyed excellent health until recently, fell ill with a stomach ailment several months ago and it was determined to be untreatable. He grew weaker until the last flame of life flickered out on Fri. Mr. Koehler was born 29 Dec. 1828 in Altwarp, near Stettin, Pomerania. After leaving school he became a seaman and participated in many voyages. He came to Manitowoc in 1859 where he established a fruit store, which over time grew to a general store. He retired in 1889. He is survived by his sorrowing widow, one son and 4 daughters. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon amid a large number of mourners, conducted by the Odd Fellows. ******* [cause: cancer of the stomach]
JOHN J. KOEHLER FUNERAL OF J.H. KOEHLER ON SATURDAY Burial Services To Be Held From Sacred Heart--Deceased Came To Manitowoc In 1896 Funeral services of the late John H. Koehler, prominent north side business man, who passed away late yesterday afternoon at the family home, 944 North Seventh street, as a result of a heart attack, will take place Saturday morning at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart church, Rev. Father Luby officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery. The deceased, who was 54 years of age, was born in Watertown, Wis., in 1874. Early in life he learned the jewelry business, starting work at the store of D.W. Sproesser in Watertown at the age of seventeen. He came to Manitowoc in 1896 and entered the employ of Henry Liebenow, who conducted a jewelry store at Eighth and Commercial streets. Took Over Business By strict attention to business he rose to a confidential positon with the firm, and in 1913 when Mr. Liebenow retired Mr. Koehler took over the business and has since conducted it. In 1919 he was married here to Miss Mary Witt, who survives him, together with a daughter, Miss Florence, a student at St. Joseph's academy at Green Bay and a son, John, a student at Sacred Heart school here. One brother, Joseph, at Watertown, Wis., and four sisters, Helen and Rose at Watertown, Julia at Whitewater and Sophia, at Detroit, also survive. The deceased was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Manitowoc Lodge of Elks, and the Holy Name society. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 27, 1928 P. 2 ********* [bur. 12-29-1928/age 54 yrs/cause: heart disease]
MAX KOEHLER, JR. Name: Koehler, Adolph Max D.: 1/23/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 13 Yrs. 1 Mo. 10 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Mtw. City Cem.: Evergreen Cem. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.180
OTTILIE KOEHLER Mother of Wood Expert in Hauptmann's Trial Dies Mrs. Louis Koehler, 83, Manitowoc Rapids, mother of Arthur Koehler, Madison, Wis. wood expert whose testimony was one of the highlights of the prosecution of Bruno Richard Hauptmann in New Jersey for the kidnap slaying of the Lindbergh baby, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral Saturday Mrs. Koehler, a resident of the county 80 years, had been living a retired life with Mr. Koehler in the village of Rapids. She was taken seriously ill five weeks ago. Arthur Koehler, one of five sons of the aged couple, came here from Madison today to help arrange for the funeral. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., from the Pfeffer funeral home. The Rev. W.C. Kurtz of the Wesley M.E. church will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Koehler, nee Ottilie Dallmann, was born in Germany in 1854. When a girl of three her parents came to America and settled in the village of Manitowoc. The Dallmanns were among the first families to permanently establish residence in this community. In 1876 she was married to Louis Koehler. For a few years the couple resided on a farm a few miles north of the city. They moved to Mishicot where Mr. Koehler established an apiary. He expanded the honey business until at one time the apiary boasted 300 hives. Mrs. Koehler was active for years asisting her husband in this business, which they conducted for a 40 year span. Sold Mishicot Holdings Fifteen years ago the Koehlers decided to retire, sold their Mishicot holdings and purchased a small cottage on the western outskirts of Rapids. In recent years Mr. Koehler continued to conduct his honey business at Rapids, but on a much smaller scale. The modest Koehler home at Rapids was the scene of an interesting reunion in August, 1933. The five sons returned to spend a brief period with the parents. Surviving sons are Arthur, Madison, Hugo, Manitowoc, Benjamin, Urbana, Ill., Walter, Morgantown, W.Va., Dr. Alfred, Santa Barbara, Calif.; and 14 grand- children and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the funeral home and may be viewed there from Friday noon until the hour of services Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, July 15, 1937 P. 2 ******** [Mrs. Ottilie/cause: myocardial-degeneration with heart failure/bur. on Louis Koehler lot]
NELLIE KOEHN Mrs. Frank Koehn, 82, of 1012 Linden Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at home following a short illness. She had been making her home for the past two months with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sands. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Millie(sic) Mueller was born July 3, 1877, at Milwaukee, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Mueller. She was married to Mr. Koehn May 20, 1905, at Kenosha and the couple moved to Milwaukee, living there 10 years. After that time they moved to Kenosha for another eight years and in 1924 came to Manitowoc. Her husband was yardmaster at Milwaukee, Kenosha and Chicago for Chicago North Western Railroad before holding a similar position at Manitowoc. In 1933 he took over the distributorship of Miller High Life in Manitowoc until his death in 1946. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ralph Sands, Mrs. Harry Walter and Mrs. Clifford Burgett of Manitowoc; brother, Henry Mueller of Milwaukee; sister, Miss Dorothy Mueller of Milwaukee; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, September 12, 1959 P. 9 ********* [d. 09-11-1959/age 82 yrs./widow of Frank Koehn]
CAROLINE KOENIG From Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1904: Death Fri. morning in Milwaukee of 37-yr. old Mrs. John Koenig. Just 2 wks ago the lady’s 2-yr. old daughter had been so terribly torn apart by a dog that the child died immediately. This misfortune so shattered the poor mother that she was admitted to the hospital where she died. Mrs. Koenig was the daughter of widely known farmer Albert Gauger of Manitowoc Rapids. In keeping with her expressed dying wish to be buried with her little daughter, her body was brought here and Sun. afternoon was taken from the home of August Meyer to the city cemetery for burial. ****** [I don’t have a burial record for the 2 year old. The lot she is buried on (and the adjoining lot) was paid for on 8/25/1904 by Ida Meyer a few days after Caroline died. The lots were then quit claimed to Albert Gauger on 8/26/1908. Albert is buried on the adjoining lot.]
ARTHUR C. KOEPKE Arthur C. Koepke, 49, of 938 South 26th street, a veteran of World War I, died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday morning. Mr. Koepke had been downtown Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2pm from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Military rites will be accorded him. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Koepke was born in this city in 1893, the son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Fred Koepke. He enlisted in World War I and served 18 months overseas. He was a member of the Oas post, Veterans of Foreign wars. Survivors are three brothers, Alderman Walter Koepke and Herbert Koepke of this city and Carl Koepke of Milwaukee. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, April 26, 1943 ********* [d. 04-25-1943/age 49 yrs./cause: acute alcoholism] (Arthur Carl Koepke/d. 25 Apr. 1943/age 49 yrs. 9 mo. 1 da./ St. John's United Church of Christ)
EVELYN KOEPKE Mrs. William Koepke, 62, of 435 Main St., Crown Point, Ind., died Saturday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Pawelski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Koepke, nee Evelyn Cherney, was born July 31, 1909, at Manitowoc, daughter of Emil Cherney and the late Julia Brouchoud Cherney. She was married to William Koepke Aug. 28, 1948, at Menomonie, Wis. The couple located in Manitowoc until 1952, moving to Crown Point. Mrs. Koepke was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, a son, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.), her father, Emil Cherney, of Manitowoc, four brothers, Vincent and Raymond, of Green Bay and Richard and Stanley, of Manitowoc, three sisters, Mrs. Ray Jackson and Mrs. Dave Roseff, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ruby Priebe, of Wausau and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home (Ninth Street entrance) after 4 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon until the time of services. Mermorials may be made to the donors choice. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 6, 1971 ******* [d. 07-03-1971/age 62 yrs./wife of William J. Koepke/bur. on Walter G. Koepke lot]
JOHN KOEPKE Name: Koepke, Johann D.: 1/11/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/27/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 55 Yrs. 2 Mo. 18 Da. B.P.: Germ. D.P.: Mtw. Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper Spouse: Sophia Koepke F.: M.: Cause of Death: Despeptia (SIC) Pg. #: v.1 p.271 ******** [John Kopke/bur. 1-14-1878]
MARIA KOEPKE From Der Nord Westen, 12 Feb. 1903: Mrs. Mary Koepke died suddenly Tues. morning of a heart attack as she was busy doing the wash in the residence of Henry Krueger. A doctor was called as soon as Mrs. Koepke felt ill, but she died before he arrived. The deceased, who was born in Germany 16 Feb. 1837, has been a resident of Manitowoc since 1857. Her husband died about 25 yrs. ago. She leaves 2 daughters and a son. ******* [bur. 02-12-1903/cause: heart disease]
WALTER KOEPKE BUT FOR LIFE SAVING PROCLIVITIES OF COMPANION, FLOYD HANSON WOULD HAVE DROWNED Floyd Hanson today owes his life to the presence of mind of Walter Koepke and Victor Giesler whole in the same connection the dexterity in the water of Koepke will be remembered by all those who witnessed this life saving feat Sunday as the greatest exhibition of nerve ever seen in this city. Hanson, Koepke, Geisler and Earl Plantico, attracted by the fine weather Sunday afternoon chose to go swimming in the river at Eighth street bridge. They furnished spectators much amusement as they alternately dove and performed aquatic feats in the first of the season’s sport. There was a big sea on, the waves strong current making the sport dangerous except for experts. Hanson, though a good swimmer, was carried out to the middle of the channel and soon after, his companions noted that he was in distress. Koepke who was nearest called to him but Hanson had swallowed too much water to answer though nodding vigorously with his head. Then he went completely under and Koepke swimming with all his might and main reached the point of Hanson’s disappearance and succeeded in bringing Hanson to the surface. Geisler and Plantico joined Koepke but in the meantime Hanson had almost lost his head and began grappling with his rescuer. The other boys shouted a warning, but Koepke with rare presence of mind, treaded water for a minute, released his right hand and struck his drowning companion a stunning blow over the head. The three boys then fastened the life preserves that had been thrown out from the launch. Restless, under Hanson and he was towed to shore dazed and helpless. A physician was summoned but Hanson who was taken into Kraemer’s buffet, was revived with a “first aid” that was part of Kraemer’s stock in trade and there was little for the doctor to do except advise getting the chilled Hanson into bed immediately. The bridge was thronged with spectators impotent to help. One young man, John Thiele, of Two Rivers, hastily launched a canoe that was on the dock but had no paddles. Equipped with a piece of board as a paddle he could make no headway against the current and waves and was nearly swamped by his own exertions. It was indeed a narrow escape for Hanson and in all probability he will never be so near death again and live to tell the tale. With teeth chattering, Hanson told of his experience as swathed in a blanket in Kraemer’s and too weak to be dressed, he gulped down several glasses of brandy. “I guess I must have been taken with a cramp. All at once I began to feel my strength leave me and I tried to call to the boys. Then my mouth filled with water and I couldn’t speak a word. I heard Koepke ask me if I was all in and signaled as best I could that I was. They tell me I was striking out into midstream when I felt myself ‘slipping’ but I thought I must get into the current to reach shore. I saw Koepke coming and for a moment gave up fighting. This was when I went down, I guess. I don’t remember trying to grab Koepke. I remember seeing stars, however. Guess that’s when he cracked me over the head. If he hadn’t done that I probably would have gotten a strangle hold on him and they’d be dragging the river for both of us now, for after I went down once, I didn’t know what I was doing.” Hanson was taken home and put to bed and except for the shock, suffered no ill effects. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 02, 1917, Page 8
GRACE D. KOEPSEL Grace Koepsel, 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aron Koepsel, town of Centerville, died yesterday at the Holy Family hospital following an illness of a few days. Grace was born July 15, 1933, and had completed the seventh grade at the Pine River school. Survivors are the parents, two brothers (Survivors omitted for privacy.) at home, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. August Koepsel of Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Stoltenburg funeral home, Cleveland,and at 2 p.m. at the St. John Reformed church, Centerville, the Rev. K.J. Stuebbe officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. The body may be viewed from 7:30 this evening until time of services Friday. The casket will not be opened at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1946 P. 2 ******** [Grace Doris/d. 05-10-1946/age 12 yrs./bur. on Arno Koepsel lot]
JOHN KOEPSEL From Der Nord Westen, 25 Nov. 1886: Death of John Koeppsel, one of the oldest settlers of our county on Tues. morning. Burial takes place today, Thurs., at 2pm.
JOHN KOEPSEL (d. 1940) John Koepsel, 66, of 1112 South 15th street, died Sunday morning at the Holy Family hospital. He had been seriously ill the past week. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the St. Johns Evangelical church, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen. Mr. Koepsel was born in Newton in 1874 and lived there until 35 years ago when he located in this city. He was employed for years as a watchman at Elevator R. He has been retired 15 years. Survivors are two brothers, August and William, of this city; three sisters, Mrs. August Reinhardt of this city; Mrs. Bertha Clasen and Mrs. Emma Runkel, both of Milwaukee. The body will be moved to the church Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home where it is now lying in state. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 11, 1940 P. 5 ******** [d. 11-10-1940/age 66 yrs./cause: acute peritonitis] (d. 10 Nov. 1940/age 66 yrs. 4 mo. 9 da./St. John's United Church of Christ)
HENRY KOERPER Name: Koerper, Henry Fred C. D.: 7/6/1878 B.: 8/17/1862 Reg. D.: 12/27/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 15 Yrs. 10 Mo. 19 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. A. O. Pieper Spouse: F.: Friedrich Koerper M.: Louise Koerper, Mtw. Cause of Death: Accident by labor Pg. #: v.1 p.276 **************** [Henry Koerper/bur. 07-07-1878] ( [Burial register has buried the son of Friedrich Koerber L2 B99 $2.50]
EDWARD J. KOHLBECK Edward J. Kohlbeck, 72, of 1509 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Monday at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Kohlbeck was born Sept. 17, 1899, at Kellnersville, son of the late Joseph and Josephine Yohanek Kohlbeck. He operated a barber shop at Manitowoc for more than 40 years, and still had a part time operation of the barber shop. He married Mayme Kopidlansky Sept. 8, 1924, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, moving to Manitowoc in 1924. He was a member of the International Barbers Union Local No. 694, Manitowoc Eagles Club Aerie 706, Holy Innocents Catholic Church and Holy Name Society of the church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, State Street entrance, from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a parish vigil service will be at 8 p.m. The Manitowoc Barbers union Local No. 694 will meet in a body at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 17, 1973 ********* [d. 07-16-1973 at Green Bay WI/age 73 yrs.] (b. 17 Sept. 1899/d. July 1973/SSDI)
MARIA KOHLMANN From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1903: Death in Town Kossuth on Sat. of 73-yr. old Mrs. Joseph Kohlmann who had been ill ever since the death of her husband in 1899. The deceased came from Germany in 1873 and lived in Town Kossuth ever since. She leaves 2 children. The funeral was held Monday.
ESTHER FRANZ KOHLMEIER Esther A. Kohlmeier, age 89, of 1314 Green St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, June 20, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Private Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at First German Ev. Lutheran Church. Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born August 20, 1908, in the town of Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Albert and Lena Stueck Franz. She was employed for 15 years at Kresge's in Manitowoc. Esther married Harvey Kohlmeier, on July 29, 1929, in Illinois. He preceded her in death in 1965. She was a member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church and a member of the Ladies Aide of the church for many years. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law; three daughters and two sons-in-law; one daughter-in-law; 19 grandchildren, and 22 great-granchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey in 1965 and one son Glenn, one brother Emil Franz, in 1991; and three infant brothers. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the Kohlmeier family with the arrangements. Herald Time Reporter, Manitowoc WI June 22, 1998 (Sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Photo
WILLIAM KOHLMEIER DEATH IS WELCOME RELEASE TO W. KOHLMEIER Ends Long Suffering From Cancer with Which He Was Afflicted Death came as a welcome release to William Kohlmeier, pioneer resident of the city last night. Mr. Kohlmeier having been a sufferer from cancer of the stomach which for a long time had caused him great suffering and for five weeks had confied him to his home. He was 73 years of age and had resided in this city since 1885, having been an employee of the American Seating Co. Mr. Kohlmeier is survived by his widow, three sons, Gustave, of Cato, Fred and Herman, this city and one daughter Mrs. Wm. Nachtsein, of Milwaukee. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the late home, 1315 So. Twelfth Street. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 23, 1918 ********* [bur. 08-25-1918/age 73yrs/cause: cancer of stomach] (Wilhelm Kohlmeier/d. 22 Aug. 1918/age 73 yrs. 3 mo. 14 da./ St. John's United Church of Christ)
ALBERTINE KOHLS From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1889: Death on Sun. afternoon about 5 p.m. of Mrs. Kolz (sic), wife of August Kolz who lives on 13th Street in the 3rd Ward. The deceased, leaving her sorrowing husband with two small children, was buried on Tues. afternoon amid numerous mourners in the city cemetery [Note: from cem. records: Burial register has Mrs. Albertine Kohls, 28 y., wife of Aug. Kohls]
CLARA KOHLS From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1896: Death of the 21 day daughter of August Kohl on Fri., of diphtheria. Mr. Kohl had already lost another child to the murderous illness a few weeks ago. ********** [Burial register has Clara Kohls, female, 21d, born in Manitowoc, cause of death: diptheria]
HELLEN KOHLS From Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1900: Death Thurs. of 4-yr. old Helene Kohls, daughter of South 11th Street resident William Kohls, of scarlet fever. The funeral took place on Fri. ********** [d. 02-01-1900/age 4 yrs./cause: scarlet fever/Burial register has 1900 although the stone has 1901)
IDA KOHLS From Der Nord Westen, 09 Aug. 1894: Death on Fri. of a 1 yr. 9 mo. old daughter of Wilhelm Kohls, who resides at the corner of Columbus and 11th Street here. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery. ******* [Ida Kohls/bur. 08-03-1894/age 1 yrs./cause: convulsions/both Ida and Hellen's stones are off by 1 year.] [burial register has Ida Kohls, female, 1y 9m, born in Manitowoc, cause of death: convulsions]
LOTTIE KOHLS Funeral services for Mrs. William (Lottie) Kohls of 1406 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, who died Sunday will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Schneider- Mittnacht-Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. N.W. Kock officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 26, 1973
MARTHA KOHLS From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1906: Death Sat. of Martha Kohls, daughter of C. Kohls here, in Holy Family Hospital following a cancer operation…. Martha Kohls was born 02 January 1885 and her funeral was held Tuesday from the Lutheran Church. ******** [cause: sarcoma]
WILHELMINA KOHLS Thought to be on the road to recovery an illness from pneumonia, but seized with a stroke of heart failure Mrs. Wm. Kohls died at the family home, 1406 South 11th street Friday afternoon. Deceased was 57 years of age, and has been aresident (sic) of the county for 28 years cominghere (sic) to this county from Germany. Besides a husband seven children survive; Otto of Kenosha, Herman, Paul William, Hugo, of this city, Mrs. Louis Sershon, Kenosha, Mrs. Ed. Juul Chicago, and sister Mrs. Milke of Chicago. Three brothers and a sister also survive her in the old country. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the German Lutheran Church, Rev. Machmiller officiating, and interment will be at Evergreen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, October 15, 1910 P.1
ROMAN KOLANCZYK Roman Kolanczyk, 75, of 715 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Kolanczyk was born June 18, 1895, at Newton, son of the late Albert and Angela Glomski Kolanczyk. He attended schools at Newton and St. Boniface at Manitowoc. He married Emma Franzmeier Oct. 20, 1924, at Manitowoc where the couple resided. Mr. Kolanczyk was employed for 14 years at Mirro Aluminum Co. and in 1936 was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding as a welder until his retirement in 1962. He was a member of the Boilermakers Local No. 443. Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter, and four grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 12, 1971 ******* [d. 06-11-1971/age 75 yrs./husband of Emma Kolanczyk] (18 Jun 1895/Jun 1971/SSDI)
ANNA KOLAR Mrs. Wencel Kolar, Sr., of ??? North Sixth St., Mantiowoc, died Sunday at the Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The ZCBJ lodge will be in charge of the services and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Anna Cihler in Czechoslovakia in 1897 and at the age of ?? ?????? ????? in Oshkosh. In 1917 she was married to Wencel Kolar, in Manitowoc, where they have since resided. She was a member of the ZCBJ lodge and the American Legion auxiliary. Survivors are her husband; daughter, Mrs. R.D. Moore of Alameda, Calif.; two sons, James F. and Robert L. of Manitowoc; two brothers, John and Wencel Cihler in Czechoslovakia; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after Tuesday noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 11, 1954 P. 13 ******* [d. 01-10-1954/age 57 yrs./bur. on Mary Kolar lot]
ERVIN F. KOLBECK Ervin F. Kolbeck, age 93, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 951 N. 5th St., died Thursday morning, October 24, 1996, at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 1996, at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. William Zimmer will officiate with cremation to take place following the funeral service. He was born October 18, 1903, in Whitelaw, son of the late Frank A. and Mary Welner Kolbeck. He was a graduate of Michigan State Auto School in 1922. He was employed with various auto repair shops in Manitowoc before locating in Milwaukee. He later returned to Manitowoc and opened his own auto repair on Marshall Street until he sold the business in 1947. He then worked in electrical appliance work until his retirement. He was married to Wanda Guenther of Antigo, Wis., in 1936. She preceded him in death. He later married Julia Tisler Green in 1962, who also preceded him in death in 1984. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter and Francis (Doe) Kolbeck, three sisters, Agnes Erdmann, Lydia Schaefer, and Marie VerLaan. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 10:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m. ******** [Ervin Frank Kolbeck/d. 10-24-1996/age 93 yrs./cremains/widower of Wanda Kolbeck]
EMIL J. KOLENSKY Emil J. Kolensky, 92, of 2401 Washington St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Kolensky was born Oct. 28, 1879, in Czechoslovakia, son of the late John and Katherine Shedivy Kolensky. He came to the United States in 1892, making his home at Shoto until 1940. He was employed at Kaufman Mfg. Co., Manitowoc, and Manitowoc Motor Hotel. Survivors include a brother, Edward, and a sister, Mrs. Martin Stenson, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 24, 1972 ********* [d. 03-24-1972/age 92 yrs./bur. on Katerine Kolensky lot] (b. 28 Oct. 1879/d. Mar. 1972/SSDI)
ANNA KOLINSKY From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1891: Death of 73 yr. old Mrs. Anna Kulinski(sic) on Fri., 13 Mar., here in Manitowoc of old age debility. Her funeral was held Mon. in the city cemetery.
ARTHUR KOLLATH From Der Nord Westen, 30 Aug. 1900: Death Mon. of a small child of local resident August Kollath. (Note: Checked with cemetery office and she agreed this is the right child, "There are an August & Henrietta Kollath on the same lot who are probably his parents.")
ELSIE KOLLATH Miss Elsie Kollath, 36, died Friday afternoon at the Kollath home, 615 Franklin street. She had been ill only a few days. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger of the First German Evan. Lutheran church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Miss Kollath was born in this city in 1905 and always resided here. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. August Kollath, and five brothers, Charles, Otto, William, Herman and Harry, all of this city. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 7, 1942 P. 4 ********* [Miss Elsie/cause: streptococius septicemia/bur. on August Kollath lot]
FERDINAND KOLLATH From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1899: Ferdinand Kollath died suddenly here on Fri. As usual, he had taken his son Carl’s lunch to him where he worked and was on his way home when he suddenly raised his arms over his head and sank to the ground dead. A heart attack has ended his life. The deceased was born in 1835 in Pomerania and has been a Manitowoc resident since he was 14. He leaves his wife and 3 grown children. The funeral was held Tues. in the city cemetery. ******* DEATH'S SUDDEN SUMMONS. Ferdinand Kollath Drops Dead at Schmidt's Coal Yards. the death summons came to Ferdinand Kollath suddenly yesterday afternoon at Schmidt's coal yards. Mr. Kollath was 65 years of age and made his home with a son at 737 South Fifteenth street. He had remained about the house all morning reading the paper and as was customary at noon took dinner to his son, Carl, who is employed at Schmidt's coal yards. He arrived at the yards, handed the pail to his son and in answer to the query if it was cold, had replied "yes". Turning about, he threw up his hands and fell to the floor, a corpse. The body was picked up and a doctor summoned. The physician gave the cause of death as heart failure and the body was taken to the home on Fifteenth street. Deceased was born in Pomern, Germany in 1935 and resided there until 14 years ago when he removed to this city where he has since made his home. Three children survive him, Mrs. Henry Reichert (sic), August and Carl Kollath, all of this city. The funeral will be held at the German Lutheran church Tuesday afternoon and the interment will be at Evergreen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, January 28, 1899 P.1 ******* [cause: heart disease]
HEANETTA KOLLATH From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1908: A small child of Franklin Street resident August Kollath died Sunday.
HENRIETTA KOLLATH Mrs. August Kollath, 62, died Sunday at Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Kollath was born in Germany July 29, 1861. Her maiden name was Henrietta Sieger. Sixy-five years ago she married Mr. Kollath in Germany and they came to Manitowoc in 1885. Mr. Kollath died 15 years ago. Survivors are five sons, Charles, Otto, William, Herman and Harry, all of Manitowoc There are nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren also. The body may be viewed after four o'clock Tuesday until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 5, 1944 P. 3 ********* [d. 06-04-1944/age 82 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/widow of August Kollath] ********* This is the daughter of Henrietta and August Kollath: Mrs. Mary Deeks, 62, former resident of Manitowoc, died Friday at the home near Rona, Montana, according to a message received by a sister and brothers here. Burial will take place there Wednesday. Mrs. Deeks, nee Mary Kollath, was born in Germany and came here with her parents at and early age. She was married to John Deeks here 30 years ago and shortly after the couple moved to Montana to engage in farming. Mr. Deeks died a year and a half ago. Survivors are two sons, Louis and Harry of Montana; three daughters, Mrs. Lyle Shipman, Mrs. Dale Shipman, Mrs. Raymond Shipman, all of Montana; aged mother, Mrs. August Kollath of this city; sister, Elsie, of this city; five brothers, Charles, Otto, William, Herman and Harry, all of this city. Another brother, Richard, was killed in an automobile accident five months ago. Eight grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 16, 1939 P.2
HENRY KOLLATH From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: A 9-mo. old child of Mr. A. Kollath here died Mon. evening of convulsions.
WILHELMINA KOLLATH From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1908: Death Sunday of 86-year old Mrs. Fred Kollath at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. Reichert, on South 15th Street. In addition to the named daughter she is survived by 2 sons. The funeral was held Tuesday.
ALVIN KOLWEY Alvin H. Kolwey Dies, Funeral To Be Saturday Alvin H. Kolwey, 43, died at his home, 1618 south 10th street, at 10:30 this morning following a three weeks illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Rev. O.H. Menke officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Kolwey, familiarly known as "Shorty," was born March 9, 1890 in Meeme. He had lived in Manitowoc for the past twenty years. For the past fifteen years he had been employed as a truck driver with the Spindler Ice and Coal company. On August 25, 1911 he married Hulda Marschie who survives him. Besides his widow the deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August H. Kolwey, Valders, Rt. 2; two brothers, William of Valders and Clarence of Milwaukee; and four sisters, Mrs. Joseph Pankratz and Mrs. William Wagner of Manitowoc and Mrs. Earl O. Smith and Mrs. Ray Van Calligan of Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 8, 1933 P. 2 ******** [bur. 11-11-1933/age 43 yrs/cause: chronic nephritis]
AUGUST KOLWEY August H. Kolwey, 80, county pioneer, died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday morning at his home two miles southwest of Valders. He had been enjoying good health and arose as usual to join his wife in preparation for observance of Christmas the following day. Shorty after nine o'clock he was stricken, and died soon after the arrival of a physician. His death saddened the Kolwey home, where the couple had observed their 55th wedding anniversary only three weeks ago. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with interment in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Kolwey was born in 1859 at Thiensville, Wis. When a boy he came to Meeme with his parents. He took up farming and later became a millwright, first in his father's mill and then at School Hill. He married Miss Emma Blumenstein in 1884. In 1900 he moved to what is now the village of Valders and opened a general store and became postmaster at Eaton post office. In recent years the Kolweys retired, moving to the present home on route 1, Valders. Survivors are a son, Clarence, of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. J.L. Pankratz and Mrs. William Wagner, both of this city, Mrs. Ray Van Calligan of Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Bohne of Cleveland, Wis., Mrs. Eliza Langehahn of Meeme; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 26, 1939 P. 2 ******** [d. 12-24-1939/age 80 yrs./cause: angina pectoris/bur. on William F. Wagner lot]
GENEVIEVE KOLWEY Mrs. Clarence A. Kolwey, 73, of 314 Riverview Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kolwey, nee Genevieve M. Crippen, was born Oct. 7, 1893, at Muscatine, Iowa, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Crippen. She was married to Clarence A. Kolwey July 22, 1940, at Muscatine. They resided at Valders until 1963 when they established residence at Manitowoc. Mrs. Kolwey did secretarial work at the Salvatorian Seminary centers at St. Nazianz and New Holsten for many years until her retirement in 1955. Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. George Leysen, and a nephew of Madison (Survivor omitted for privacy.) Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 23, 1967 P. 20 ******* [d. 08-23-1967/age 73 yrs./wife of Clarence A. Kolwey/ bur. on William F. Wagner lot] (b. 7 Oct. 1893/d. Aug. 1967/SSDI)
LEWIS J. KOMOROSKY Lewis J. Komorosky, 37, of 1617 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died from accidental drowning Tuesday in Lake Michigan at North Side Pier, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with graveside military rites by the American Legion. Mr. Komorosky was born Oct. 12, 1932, at Wayside, son of John and Murley Krueger Komorosky. He moved to Manitowoc as a child and attended Manitowoc grade schools and Lincoln High School. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving both in the U.S. Air Force and Army. He married Lorraine Pakanich Grenier Jan. 30, 1960, at Manitowoc. Mr. Komorosky had been empolyed for the past five years by the Manitowoc Street Dept. and was a member of the Teamsters Local 619, American Legion Post 88 and the Seagulls. Survivors include his wife; two sons, two step-sons, his parents, three sisters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); maternal grandfather, August Krueger, of Whitelaw; a granddaughter and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Thursday afternoon until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 10, 1970 ******** [d. 06-09-1970/age 37 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Lorraine M. Komorosky lot-his wife] (12 Oct 1932/Jun 1970/SSDI)
AUGUST KONO AUGUST KONO LOSES FINGER AT TWO RIVERS Carpenter Foreman of N.W. Meets With Painful Accident August Kono, Clark street, this city, carpenter foreman of the Lake Shore division of the C. & N.W., is minus the index finger of one hand as the result of an accident of which he was the victim at Two Rivers yesterday while engaged in making repairs to company property there. Mr. Kono was handling some heavy timber when one of the pieces fell upon his hand crushing the finger so badly that amputation was necessary. The hand was badly crushed and Mr. Kono will be laid up for some time. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 24, 1915, Page 1
ELSA KONO HOME OF MR. AND MRS. AUGUST KONO PLUNGED INTO SADNESS BY DEATH OF DAUGHTER ELSIE The home of Mr. and Mrs. August Kono is plunged in sadness because of the death of their seventeen year old daughter, Elsie, whose demise occurred yesterday from pneumonia after an illness of only a short duration. Besides her parents she leaves to mourn two brothers and three sisters; Mrs. Ed. Schurr, Emma and Ruth, Harvey and Carl. The funeral will take place Sunday from the late home at 1:30 pm and services at the Lutheran church at 2. Interment at Evergreen. Decedent was a junior in high school and will be missed by her many friends. She was universally beloved and the sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 15, 1918, Page 5 *********** [Elsie Kono/bur. 06-16-1918/cause: pneumonia/bur. on John Guelstorf lot]
GENEVIEVE J. KONO Mrs. Karl A. Kono, 58, of 1908 Western Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dewane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kono, nee Genevieve J. Sosnosky, was born Nov. 13, 1913, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Sosnosky. She was married to Karl A. Kono Feb. 22, 1940, at Two Rivers. The couple resided in Manitowoc following their marriage. Mrs. Kono was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Paul Church. Survivors include her husband, a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Jerry and Zigmund of Two Rivers, and two sister, Mrs. Lloyd Hansen of Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Reuben Endries of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar Society, members of the parish and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 16, 1971 ******* [d. 11-15-1971/age 58 yrs./wife of Karl Kono] (11 Nov 1913/Nov 1971/SSDI)
HENRY KOPF From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1901: Death on Fri. here of 69-yr. old Henry Kope(sic) following a severe illness of several weeks. He is survived by his widow and 4 children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
JOHN KOPKE Name: Koebke, John D.: 10/8/1877 B.: 4/15/1804 Reg. D.: 12/27/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 73 Yrs. 6 Mo. 23 Da. B.P.: Germ. D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Franz A. O. Pieper Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Weakness Pg. #: v.1 p.245 ********** (Note: After consulting the cem. office, these appear to be a match even though the names are spelled differently. The cem. office burial book entry: BURIAL REGISTER HAS BURIED OLD MR. KOPKE (UMLAUT OVER O) CHRIST FATHER $2.50
JOHN A. KORALEWSKY John A. Koralewsky, age 76, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 25, 2006, at his residence. He was born July 10, 1930, in Kewaunee, son of the late Elmer and Marie (Yauger) Stechmesser. John was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1948. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. On Dec. 26, 1953, he married the former Patricia R. White in Manitowoc. John began his employment in Manitowoc as a photographer with the Herald Times Reporter. In 1960, the couple founded Manitowoc Engraving and was active in the business until his retirement. He was a member of AMVETS Post 99. Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law, five grandchilren, five great-grandchildren; and two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law. Other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law: Robert Gretz. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Patrick Hanson with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military rites will be accorded by AMVETS Post 99. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, until the time of service at 11 a.m. John enjoyed fishing and hunting throughout his life. He and Pat especially enjoyed many wonderful years at the cottage up north, entertaining friends and family. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, October 26, 2006 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
BLANCHE KORCIAN From Der Nord Westen, 30 Jan. 1908: Death in Milwaukee on Saturday of Mrs. Blanche Karcian (nee Wilda) from here who married Mr. Karcian of Milwaukee 8 mos. ago. In addition to her husband she leaves her mother, Mrs. John Wilda here, and several sisters. The body will be brought here for burial.
FLORIAN L. KORTAS Florian L. Kortas, 69, of 813A S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Kortas was born March 17, 1902, in Sheboygan, son of the late John and Katherine Tomchek Kortas. He married Myrtle Krueger Nov. 10, 1924, in Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, a brother, Gordon, a sister, Mrs. Alois Osesek; a grandson (Survivor omitted for privacy.), and nieces and nephews, of Manitowoc. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 23, 1971 ******** [d. 11-23-1971/age 69 yrs.] (17 Mar 1902/Nov 1971/SSDI)
MARION KOSARZYCKI Marian Kosarzycki, 9, of 2511 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at University Hospitals, Madison. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Marian was born Feb. 22, 1963, at Manitowoc, daughter of Marceli and Marianna Dyjasinska Kosarzycki. She attended school at Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 Wednesday where a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 7, 1972 ******** [d. 06-05-1972 at Madison WI/age 9 years/dau. of Marceli C. and Marianna B. Kosarzycki]
EDWARD KOSTLEVY Edward Kostlevy, 72, retired Brockville cheesemaker, died after a stroke at his home yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home at 2 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Yarslov Vraney, pastor of the Melnik Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Kostlevy was born in Chicago in 1875. He came here as a child with his parents who settled near Melnik. He attended school there and learned the cheesemaking trade. In 1897 he bought his own cheese factory and operated it until his retirement in 1940. He married Dorothy Vogeltanz in 1901 and was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge, a Bohemian fraternal organization, in Melnik. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edwin Skarvoda of Francis Creek, Mrs. Charles Kostlevy of Chicago, and Mrs. Anton Duchon of Manitowoc; a son, Henry of Chicago; a brother, Charles of Greenwood, Wis., and nine grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from this afternoon until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 25, 1947 P.2 ****** [bur 04-26-1947/died 04-24-1947/age 72 yrs]
ANTON KOSTLIVY Anton Kostlivy, 89, of 827 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient four months. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Cremation will follow. Mr. Kostlivy was born Dec. 27, 1869, at Manitowoc. At 14 years of age, he began working as a pharmacist in the store now operated under the name of Busse Drug Store. He also taught gymnastics in the Old Opera House. His gym class went to the First World Fair in St. Louis. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Anna Ouda, of Chicago and several nieces and nephews. His wife preceded him in death in 1951. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 2, 1959 P.11 ******** [d. 01-01-1959/age 89 yrs./cremains/bur. on Peter Kostlivy lot]
LIBBIE KOSTLIVY Mrs. Anton Kostlivy, 80, of 827 N. Eighth St., died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Frazier Mortuary, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Kostlivy, nee Libbie Nespor, was born May 12, 1874, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Julia Nespor. She was married to Anton Kostlivy, Dec. 23, 1903. Survivors include two brothers, Milosh of Manitowoc and Daniel of Brimingham, Ala.; four sisters, Mrs. Carl Geisler, Mrs. Al Hendricks, Mrs. William Bruechert and Mrs. Ladonia Geisler of Manitowoc; and 14 nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 4, 1955 P.13 ******** [d. 02-03-1955/age 80 yrs./bur. on Peter Kostlevy lot] FRED KOSTOMLATSKY From Der Nord Westen, 14 Oct. 1886: Death last Fri. of 60-year old Mr. F. Kostomlatzky.
EMMA KOTICK Mrs. Ernst Kotick, 87, of 3202 Wonderview Dr., Dayton, Ohio, died Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Huffer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kotick, nee Emma Hrudka, was born Nov. 28, 1884, at Francis Creek, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Titera Hrudka. She attended schools in Francis Creek. She was married to Ernst Kotick in 1913 at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1922. She resided in Manitowoc until 1944, when she moved to Chicago, living there a short time. She then moved to California, where she resided 17 years. In 1971, she moved to Dayton to reside with her daughter. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star No. 169 of Manitowoc. Survivors include a son, John, of Redding, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Hall, of Dayton; two sisters, Mrs. Lester (Libby) Kautsky, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joseph (Blanche) Boyd, of Lawton, Okla., five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and Tuesday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the Roberta Miller Missionary Fund, Whittier Aerie Baptist Fellowship, 10005 S. Cole St., Whittier, Calif. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 17, 1972 ********* [d. 07-15-1972 at Dayton OH/age 87 yrs./widow of Ernest Kotick] (28 Nov 1884/Jul 1972/SSDI)
FLORENCE M. KOUTNIK “I never thought I’d be around this long,” says Florence, who was born on January 23, 1899. Manitowoc has been her home for almost all of her life. “Things were so different then – milk was delivered and sidewalks were wooden.” She went to Chicago to attend “Mrs. Parson’s School of Physical Education” and remembers Armistice Day: “You couldn’t move, the streets were so mobbed.” She was a kindergarten assistant for several years and then married Edward Koutnik in 1925. From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau on Aging and Long Term Care Resources.
ARTHUR G. KOUTSKY Arthur G. Koutsky, 81, of 1522 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gregory Putzer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Koutsky was born March 25, 1890, at Coleman, Wis., son of the late John and Anna Koutsky. He married Rose Tisler Sept. 25, 1912, at Menchalville. They owned and operated Art's Home Bakery, Manitowoc. He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. until his retirement in 1946. He was a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens. His wife preceded him in death. Survivors include three brothers, Edward, of Green Bay, Anton, of Gary, Ind., and Albert, of Chicago, two sisters, Mrs. Delia Pritzler, of Chicago and Mrs. Elsie Maike, of Oak Park, Ill., and nieces and nephews. A daughter, four brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 29, 1971
MILDRED KOUTSKY Mr. and Mrs. A. Kautsky(sic), 426 N. Tenth street are mourning the death of their little son. The boy was four months old. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 26, 1918, Page 3 ******** The newspaper got the sex of the child and the age wrong in this obit. As it shows in Arthur's obit, he lost a daughter and no sons. This is the only cem. with the surname Kautsky and the cems with Koutsky are this one and Knollwood..Knollwood does not have burials back to 1918.
SOPHIE KOWALKE From Der Nord Westen, 28 Oct. 1897: Death in Kaukauna, Thurs. last week, of 42 yr. old Mrs. Fred Kawalke, of consumption. She leaves her husband and 6 children. The body was brought here and buried Sat. in the city cemetery.
FLORIAN J. KOWALSKE Florian J. Kowalski, 57, of 216 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Pawelski will officiate and burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Kowalski was born June 2, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late Nicholas and Rose Musial Kowalski. He served in the United States Army overseas in the European combat area from Nov. 18, 1943 to Nov. 12, 1945. Survivors include a brother, Vernon of Manitowoc, four sisters, Mrs. Clarence Hall of Rio Dell, Calif., and Mrs. Erwin Waier, Mrs. Kenneth Lippet and Mrs. Raymond V. Lippert of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 7, 1971 ******** [bur. on G.A.R. lots]
MARGARET MARY KOWALSKI Margaret Mary Kowalski, 96, died peacefully in her sleep on May 3, 2004. Her remarkable journey through life began Jan. 16, 1908, when she was born to Eleanor (Husse) and Anton Pilger in Manitowoc, Wis. She married Bernard Kowalski on Aug. 21, 1926. Bernard died in 1979 while they were living in California. Margaret’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a dearly loved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a real zest for life, a sunny attitude, a delightful sense of humor, was forever young in looks and thoughts, and baked the best kolaches this side of Bohemia. She also was an avid “TV” Packers fan, got a kick out of the Lambeau Leap, and was thrilled when they went to the Super Bowl. Friendships were so precious to her. She loved playing bridge and sheepshead with friends at the De Pere and Allouez Senior Centers and played fiercely competitive games of Scrabble and Rummy with family members. She liked to read, sew, cook, bake, crochet, knit and do crafts of all sorts. Margaret was a member of Resurrection Parish. Margaret is survived by her children, eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding Margaret in death were her parents; her son-in-law, Elton Harpt; her sisters and their spouses, Blanche Benesh, Alice Hudon, Rose Warren, Eleanor Paulson and Mae Mueller; and brothers and their spouses, Michael, Frank and Charles Pilger; sister-in-law, Elsie Nelson; and brothers-in-law, Ervin, Harry, Raymond and Joseph Kowalski. Visitation will be at Resurrection Parish, 333 Hilltop Dr., Green Bay on Thursday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m., with the Rev. Paul Demuth officiating. Proko-Wall Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. A memorial fund is being established in Margaret’s name. “We were so privileged to have you as our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother and felt especially fortunate to have you with us as long as we did. We shall love you always!” (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JOSEPH KOZLOVSKY Joseph F. Kozlovsky, 80, of 1433 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Verhasselt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Kozlovsky was born July 13, 1893, at Glenmore, Wis., son of the late Frank and Mary Knop Kozlovsky. He married Emily Tetaek in 1914, the couple settling at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1939. He married Eleanor Mueller Sept. 22, 1956. He was a carpenter by trade the majority of his life and was also employed at Manitowoc Equipment Works. He was a member of Eagles Aerie No. 706 and the Machinist Local 516. Survivors include his wife, six daughters, Mrs. Ralph (LaVerne) Thielen, Mrs. John (Loretta) Schallue, Mrs. Millard (Elaine) Eber, Mrs. Lester (Ruth) Mleziva, Mrs. Daniel (Germaine) Jarosh and Mrs. Earl (Madrene) Hynek, of Manitowoc; a brother, James, of Lena, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Andrew Johnson, of Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two brothers, Adolph and Frank, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock Friday, where a wake service will be held at 7 o'clock and Eagles memorial service at 8 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 27, 1973 ********* [d. 07-26-1973/age 80 yrs.] (b. 13 July 1893/d. July 1973/SSDI)