CYRIL J. PEASHEK Cyril J. Peashek, 60, of 1002 Pine St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been ill about a week. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Peashek was born at Two Rivers June 22, 1900, son of the late Joseph Peashek and Katherine Kotci Peashek. He attended and was graduated from St. Luke Parochial School, Two Rivers, and attended St. Lawrence Seminary at Mount Calvary. At the age of 17 he started as a machinist at Plant 4 of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, and in 1935 transferred to Manitowoc where he became an estimator for the aluminum firm. He served 43 years with Mirro. He married Marian Allen at Manitowoc in 1925. She died in 1950. In 1958 he married Kathleen Ahrndt at Two Rivers. He was a member of the Twenty-five Year Club of Mirro Aluminum co. and the Mirro Machinists Twenty-Five Year Club. He was past president and president of the Past Presidents Club of Manitowoc Eagles Aerie 706. He was president in 1947. Mr. Peashek also served on the Eagles degree team. A member of Holy Name Society of Holy Innocents Church, he was a charter member of Knights of Columbus Council 1957, Two Rivers, a member of St. Lawrence Alumni Assn., an usher and a former choir member of Holy Innocents. Surviving are his wife, two sons, mother, Mrs. Joseph Peashek, of Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Henry T. Ebert, of Milwaukee and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus members. A memorial service will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. by Eagles Aerie members. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 7, 1960 P. 16 ********* [d. 12-07-1960/age 60 yrs.]
ADELA PECH Mrs. Edwin Pech, 78, of 619 Cleveland Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Pech, nee Adela Luebke, was born Sept. 8, 1892, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late August and Hulda Bartz Luebke. She was married to Edwin Pech June 30, 1916, at Two Rivers. The couple located in Manitowoc. Mrs. Pech was a member of the Eastern Star. Her husband preceded her in death in 1955. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Irene Seefeldt, of Two Rivers and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Eastern Star services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Radio Broadcasting Program of the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 26, 1971 ********* [d. 06-25-1971/age 78 yrs./widow of Edwin Pech] (08 Sep 1892/Jun 1971/SSDI)
DOLORES PECH AUTO TRAGEDY HERE BLAMED FOR 2ND DEATH Child Born Week After Father, E. Pech, is Killed and Mother Hurt Dies at Kossuth Tragedy, believed to have been an aftermath of the automobile accident here on October 28, 1929 and which took the life of Edwin Pech, boy husband, and injured his wife, Florence Fierst Pech, again entered the Pech home at Kossuth yesterday when Dolores Florence Pech, infant daughter of the couple, passed away at the home of her grandparents. The child was born on November 3, 1929, a week after the accident and at a time her mother was still suffering from the effects of being struck by an automobile driven and containing high school students from Oshkosh. Funeral services will be held from the Wattawa and Urbanek mortuary on North Eighth street here Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Junek of the Melnik Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will take place at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, March 27, 1930 P. 6 ******* [Dolores Florence Pech/bur. 3-29-1930/age 5 mo./cause: enteritis/ bur. on Mrs. Edwin Pech lot]
GEORGE PECH George W. Pech, 67, of 322 S. 31st St, Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral sevices will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Kristaps Caune will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Pech was born Dec. 27, 1903, in Manitowoc, son of the late James and Ellen Day Pech. He graduated from Washington High School in Manitowoc in 1922 and also attended Ripon College. He was employed by the Palmolive Co. and the Manitowoc Seed Co., returning to Manitowoc in 1930 to take employment at Whitehouse Milk Co., where he was the general foreman. Survivors include his wife, the former Anita Krause of Two Rivers, a son, three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.), two sisters, Ethel of Manitowoc and Mrs. Fred (Elaine) Asmus of Grosse Pointe, Mich.; three grandsons and a grand daughter. A brother, Allison Pech, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church., Bethany Lutheran church, or the American Cancer society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 18, 1971 ******* [d. 09-17-1971/age 67 yrs./husband of Anita E. Pech] (27 Dec 1903/Sep 1971/SSDI)
RICHARD J. PECH Richard J. Pech, 61, of 1806 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Pech was born June 10, 1910, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Charles and Albina Sykora Pech. He attended school in the Town of Rockwood and later attended Milwaukee School of Engineering. He married Violet Hamernich Sept. 6, 1933, at Manitowoc. He started his employment at Whitehouse Milk Co., in 1929 and became head of the Traffic Dept. In 1945. Mr. Pech was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a former trustee and elder of the church. He was a member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, past high priest of the Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, and thrice illustrious master of Council No. 18, Royal and Select Masters. Mr. Pech was also a member of the Manitowoc Commandary No. 45 and the Manitowoc Traffic Club. Survivors include his wife, a daughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.), and a sister, Mrs. Robert (Olive) Rohrer, of Manitowoc. A son preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. A Masonic Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 13, 1971 ******** [d. 09-13-1971/age 61 yrs./husband of Violet Pech] (10 Jun 1910/Sep 1971/SSDI)
ROSS C. PECH Funeral services for Ross Charles Pech, 23, of 116 N. Orchard, Madison, who died Monday afternoon at University Hospital, Madison, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born Oct. 18, 1946, at Manitowoc, son of Richard and Violet Hamernik Pech. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon Thursday until the time of services. Memorial gifts may be made to the scholarship fund at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Division of Food, Science and Industry. Memorials may also be made to the First Presbyterian church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 5, 1970 ********** [Ross Charles/d. 05-04-1970 at Madison WI/age 23 yrs./son of Richard J. Pech]
TILLIE E. PECH Mrs. Tillie Pech, 78, formerly of 1215 Cherry Rd., Manitowoc, died late Friday morning at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home and 9:45 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitwooc. The Rev. Richard Verhasselt will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Pech, nee Tillie Petska, was born Oct. 17, 1897, at Rosecrans, daughter of the late Alberta and Anna Hamernik Petska. She was educated in the Rosecrans area. She was married to William S. Pech Oct. 14, 1919. They operated a farm in the Town of Gibson until 1951. Mr. Pech preceded her in death in 1954. She was a member of Holy Innocents Parish, Christian Mothers Altar Society and Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harvey (Grace) Krish and a sister, Mrs. Lillian Fidler, of Manitowoc, a granddaughter (private), and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, May 22, 1976 P.3 ******** [d. 05-21-1976/age 78 yrs. widow of William S. Pech] (17 Oct. 1897/May 1976/SSDI)
GENE PECK Gene Carroll, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Peck of 521 South 30th street, died Saturday night at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Survivors are the parents; brother and three sisters (Survivors omitted for privacy.) all of this city. The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 24, 1947 P.4 ******** [Gene Carroll Peck/d. 03-22-1947/age 5 yrs/bur on Leon Peck lot]
NELS N. PEDERSON (d. 1920) The body of Niels N. Peterson, a former resident of this city, was brought from Billings, Mont., today for burial. Mr. Peterson was 65 years of age. He was formerly a steward in the employ of the Goodrich Co. Mr. Peterson is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E.G. Kehr and Mrs. Charles Reddin, both of Milwaukee, who accompanied the remains here. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 01, 1920, Page 1 ******** [cause: suicide-gunshot]
JOHN PEKAREK John Pekarek, 81, a former Manitowoc resident, died Monday at Stevens Point Nursing Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Pekarek was born Sept. 3, 1890, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pekarek. He was employed as a carpenter for Hamann Construction Co. and was a member of Local 849. He served as an infantry man in World War I. He married Clara Riha Oct. 25, 1919, at Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death in 1954. He resided in Manitowoc until 1965 when he moved to Stevens Point to live with his son. Survivors include a son, John, of Stevens Point and a granddaughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.) A son and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Wednesday where a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 19, 1971 ******* [d. 10-18-1971 at Stevens Point WI/age 81 yrs./husband of Clara] (03 Sep 1890/Oct 1971/SSDI)
JOHN PEKARSKE John Pekarske, Merchant, Dies of Heart Attack MANITOWOC--John J. Pekarske, 58, veteran clothing store operator, died of a heart attack at 6 a.m. Friday, at Holy Family Hospital. He had suffered heart seizure several times in the past several months. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m., Monday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home and 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D.L.Krembs will officiate and burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. For more than 25 years Mr. Pekarske conducted a retail men's clothing business under the name North End Clothing Store at 10th and Washington Streets. He began the business shortly after he married Grace Kadow Jan 5, 1922, at Manitowoc and was located in the former Kapitan Block, razed by fire in 1953 and since rebuilt, at North Eighth and Buffalo Streets. He was at this site for 13 years and had been in partnership with Stephen Hobart. Subsequently the business relationship was dissolved and the Pekarske operation was moved to Washington street where he opened the store 22 years ago. Born Aug. 9, 1898, at Newton, son of the late Joseph Pekarske and Monica Leschke Pekarske, he attended rural schools and was graduated from the South Side High School here in 1916. A World War I veteran, he served in the armed forces in 1918. Mr. Pekarske was a member of the chamber of commerce for many years, serving on several of its committees, of the Washington Street Advancement Assn., Elks Lodge, Optimists Club, United Name Society, Eagles Aerie(?), and the Drews-Bleser Post of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife, two sons, mother, a brother, two sisters, and nine grandchildren. Friends my call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 21, 1956 sent in by a researcher/see contributors page.
CLARA PEKEL Mrs. Joseph Pekel, 79, of 3218 Memorial Dr., Two Rivers died Tuesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Michael R. Koch of Two Rivers, the Rev. George Beth of New Londa, the Rev. Alphonse Wagner of Charlotte, Iowa, and the Rev. Donald Becker of Green Bay will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Pekel, nee Clara Steffeck, was born Feb. 21, 1892, daughter of the late Bohumil and Frances Steffeck. She was married to Joseph Pekel March 2, 1919. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1948. They owned and operated Seanger Hall and Colonial Inn, Manitowoc. Survivors include a daughter; two sisters, Mrs. Godfrey Esch and Mrs. Roland Frazier, of Manitowoc, a granddaughter and a great grandson. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon where a memorial service will be at 7:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1972 ********** [d. 01-04-1972/age 79 yrs./widow of Joseph F. Pekel] (21 Feb 1892/Jan 1972/SSDI)
ELIZABETH PELISHEK Mrs. William Pelishek, 68, of 857 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday evening at her home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Pelishek, nee Elizabeth Opichka, was born May 25, 1902, in Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Vesely Opichka. She was married to William Pelishek Nov. 18, 1919, at Kellnersville. They farmed near Denmark until their retirement in 1948, when they came to Manitowoc. Mrs. Pelishek was a member of the Christian Mothers and Altar Society, of Holy Innocents Church. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in November 1969. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Agnes) Shuber, of Manitowoc; two sistes, Mrs. Otto Spevacek, of Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. John Dvorachek, of Brillion; a grandson (Survivor omitted for privacy.), of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A sister and three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday until time of services. A Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday.. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 23, 1970 ******** [d. 05-22-1970/age 68 yrs./wife of Wm. Pelishek] (25 May 1902/May 1970/SSDI)
EARL E. PELTIER Earl E. Peltier, 75, of 426 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Cyril VanHeeswyck will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside services will be conducted by the Amvets Post No. 99. Mr. Peltier was born Jan. 11, 1897, at Mishicot, son of the late Andrew and Mary Jindra Peltier. He was a veteran of World War I serving in the Army from Oct. 21, 1918 to Dec. 9, 1920. Mr. Peltier had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. and also at Manitowoc Equipment Works prior to his retirement in 1961. He was a member of the Machinist Lakeshore Lodge No. 2064. Survivors include two sons, Eugene and Donald of Manitowoc, two sisters, Miss Irene Peltier and Mrs. Charles Hayden of Manitowoc, 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday where a Wake service wil be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 14, 1972 ********** [d. 10-14-1972/age 75 yrs./bur. on Irene Peltier lot] (b. 11 Jan. 1897/d. Oct. 1972/SSDI),(war vet flg hldr)
MARY PELTIER / PELKEY Pelkey Funeral Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew Pelkey (Peltier) of 847 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc who died Friday will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D.L. Krembs will officiate and burual(sic) will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, 1958 (Note: The family was also known by Pelkey/from researcher) ********* [Mary (Peltier) Pelkey/d. 04-11-1958/age 81 yrs./wife of Andrew Pelkey (Peltier)/ bur. on Irene Peltier lot]
MARY PENTZIEN Mrs. August Pentzien, 85, of 722 N. 9th St. Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 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. Pentzien, nee Mary Flegel, was born June 28, 1884, in Town of West Kewaunee, daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Dedina Flegel. She was married to August Pentzien, March 10, 1905, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1938. Survivors include a son, William, of Elgin, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Caroline Haff, of Geneseo, Ill., and Mrs. Doris Hall, of Benichia, Calif.; a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Erdman, of Manitowoc; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The casket will remain closed. Memorials may be made by choice of donor. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 26, 1970 ******** [d. 03-26-1970/age 85 yrs./widow of August Pentzien] (28 Jun 1884/Mar 1970/SSDI)
MARY PEPPARD DEATH LAID HEAVY HAND ON CITY IN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS OLSON, PEPPARD AND MUSHEL (sic) HOMES VISITED BY GRIM DESTROYER DURING NIGHT AND EARLY MORNING--FRANK BLIMEL BURIED Death laid a heavy hand on Manitowoc last night, a number of homes being saddened by the visitation of the Grim Destroyer Peppard Home Stricken. Mary, 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Peppard, 612 York street died last night from pneumonia from which she had been ill only a few days, developing from a cold. The funeral will be held Monday morning from the Sacred Heart church, 9 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 8, 1916 P.1 ******** We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many friends who offered us their sympathy and expressed many words of consolation in the hour of extreme sorrow, the death of our daughter and sister, Mary. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Peppard and Family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1916 P.5 ******** [bur. 01-10-1916/age 13yrs/cause: pneumonia/bur. on John Peppard lot]
ALICE PERONTO Mrs. Alice Peronto, 75, of 1212 Fairmont Lane, Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, July 15, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Peronto was born June 16, 1906, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Anton and Marie Hackbarth Krainik. She attended schools in Manitowoc graduating with the first class of Lincoln High School in 1924. She was married to Roy Peronto May 26, 1934, at Manitowoc, the couple residing here all their lives. Mrs. Peronto was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the U.C.T., a charter member of Memorial Hospital and a 50 year member of Order of Eastern Star No. 196. She taught ceramic classes for many years at her home. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary, a brother, Alvin, and a sister, Viola. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and at the church Saturday until the time of the services. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, July 16, 1981, p. 3
MARY H. PERONTO (d. 1957) Mary Peronto Dies in Early Morning Crash Manitowoc County's traffic death toll rose to 19 Monday with the death of an 18 year old girl in an accident on the Lake Shore Road. Dead on arrival at Holy Family Hospital was Mary Helen Peronto, 18, of 1212 Fairmont St., Manitowoc. She suffered facial injuries and a skull fracture when thrown against windshield of a car in which she was riding with Richard F. Hartman, 24, of 1731 28th St., Two Rivers. Hartman was hospitalized with fractures of upper and lower jaw. The accident occurred about 12:15 a.m. at a point three quarters of a mile south of the Manitowoc city limits on the Lahe Shore Road. County traffic police said the northbound 1953 model Oldsmobile sedan driven by Hartman ran off the east side of the road and plowed about 150 feet along the ditch before striking a culvert leading into farm property. The car had extensive damage to the front end. Hartman was apparently returning to the city after visiting at Sunmet's Bar. Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen indicated that inquest would be held. The girl's death was the third traffic fatality to be reported in the county within 10 days and left the 1957 total only one short of the final total for 1956 with more than a month remaining. ... Miss Peronto was born May 17, 1939, in this city, daughter of Roy F. and Alice Krainik Peronto. She attended McKinley elementary school, Woodrow Wilson Junior High Schooland was graduated in June of this year from Lincoln High School. While at Lincoln, Miss Peronto was a member of the Girls Athletic Assn., Girls Club, band and orchestra and the National Honor Society. In her junior year she was a flower girl at the annual senior graduation ceremony and participated in the annual student exchange program with Baton Rouge, La. She was a member of Jobs Daughters and Manitowoc Civic Symphony Orchestra. Surviving in addition to her parents is a brother, (private), of this city. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times-Reporter, Monday, Nov. 25, 1957, p.1 ******* [Mary Helen/d. 11-25-1957/age 18 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/ bur. on Roy F. and Alice Peronto lot]
ROY PERONTO Roy Francis Peronto, age 90, formerly of 1212 Fairmont Lane, Manitowoc, died Thursday, June 6, 1996 at the Manitowoc Heath Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 1996 at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Plank will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. He was born February 11, 1906, in Manitowoc, son of the late Emmanuel and Lena Jung Peronto. He was the secretary and treasurer of Rahr Furniture Store for many years. He graduated from Lincoln High School, which was the first graduating class. He married Alice Krainik, May 26, 1934, in Manitowoc. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church a member of the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge #65 and the Manitowoc Chapter #16. Also a member of the Manitowoc Philatelical Society. Survivors include one son, (private), Manitowoc; two grandchildren, (private), both of Manitowoc; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Staalson, and Geneva Gospodarek, both of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the First Presbyterian Church, on Monday, from noon until the time of the services, 2 p.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church. The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, June 8, 1996, p. A-2
EDWARD PEROUTKA STROKE IS FATAL TO ED. PEROUTKA; LOCAL RESIDENT Edward Peroutka, former Manitowoc man who for some years has made his home at Chicago, died last night as result of a stroke of paralysis suffered four days ago. Messages announcing the serious illness of Mr. Peroutka were received Sunday and Joseph Peroutka, a brother immediately left for Chicago. The body of Mr. Peroutka will be brought to this city for burial, arriving tomorrow afternoon when it will be taken to the home of Thomas Peroutka, 2015 Clark street from where funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2. Mr. Peroutka was 42 years of age and is survived by his wife at Chicago. For years he had been employed with the Goodrich company at the time of his death was chief engineer of the steamer Alabama. Besides his wife Mr. Peroutka is survived by three brothers, Joseph and Thomas of this city; John of Chicago, and one sister, Mrs. Karbon at Branch. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, February 15, 1921 P.1 ********* [bur 02-17-1921/age 43 yrs/cause: apoplexy/bur on Peroutka Bros. lot] (Edmund Peroutka/d. 14 Feb. 1921/age 43/res. Chicago, Ill./ cause: paralysis/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
LEONARD J. PEROUTKA Leonard J. Peroutka, 61, of 425A N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday evening at home. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Cyril VanHeeswyk will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Peroutka was born Jan. 27, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Helen Auton Peroutka. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the Class of 1929. He was a World War II Veteran serving from March 16, 1942 until Oct. 12, 1945 as technical sergeant of the 320 ordinance battalion. He was plant operater at Manitowoc Sewage Plant. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Civil Defense Unit and Manitowoc Submarine Club. Survivors include a brother, Leo, of Manitowoc and a nephew (Survivors omitted for privacy.). Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 6, 1972 ********* [bur. on Joseph and Helen Peroutka lot]
HELEN PESERIK Mrs. Helen Peserik, 83, of 1301 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Peserik, nee Helen Just, was born Dec. 23, 1887, at Lena, Wis., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Just. She was married to James Janda Feb. 25, 1908, at Lena. The couple resided at Luxemburg, operating a tavern for 25 years. Mr. Janda preceded her in death Sept. 5, 1948. She was married to Wencel Peserik July 11, 1953, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Sept. 16, 1968. Mrs. Peserik was a member of the Senior Citizens Club of Manitowoc. Survivors include a son, Earl (Duke) Janda, of Manitowoc, three daughters, Mrs. George (Evie) Valibile, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Carol Schaefer, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Al (Violet) Etzel, of Los Angeles, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 1, 1971
JIRI/GEORGE PETERIK From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1903: Geo. Peterik died Wed. last week in Neshoto following a short illness. The 35-yr. old deceased was born in Bohemia and came to America as a child. He is survived by his widow and 5 children. The funeral was held Saturday. ********** [age 34 yrs./cause: tuberculosis]
JOHN PETERIK From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902: Yesterday noon Joseph Peterik went to the farm machinery storehouse to call his father John Peterik for lunch, only to find the old man dead from a self-inflicted gun shot wound. He had bought a pistol and bullets only the day before. (Extensive details) The deceased, who was 48, had moved to Manitowoc from Tisch Mills about 15 yrs. ago. ******** [cause: suicide]
JOSEPH PETERIK (d. 1917) DEATH CLAIMS JOSEPH PETERIK AFTER SHORT ILLNESS Well Known Young Business Man Victim of Pneumonia at Hospital Sunday, Eagles to Officiate at Burial Joseph Peterik, one of the city’s well known young business men, for years engaged in conducting a motorcycle and bicycle shop on Buffalo street, died at the hospital Sunday afternoon, aged 40. News of the death of Mr. Peterik came as a great shock to a large circle of friends who had no thought that his condition was critical. Taken ill a week ago when pneumonia developed from a severe cold which he contracted while making a long motorcycle trip, Mr. Peterik was taken to the hospital Tuesday and his condition continued to grow worse until Sunday when death came. Mr. Peterik came to this city with his parents at the age of 18 and shortly after opened a bicycle repair shop and later located at 710 Buffalo street where he also made his home. He was born July 7, 1877. Decedent is survived by a widow and three children, the oldest 14 years; his mother, four sisters and two brothers, one brother John and a sister, Mrs. W.C. Kadow, residing here. The funeral will be held under auspices of the Eagles of which he was a member. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 02, 1917, Page 4 ******** Louis Peterik is here from Milwaukee, called by the death of his brother, Joseph Peterik. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 02, 1917, Page 3 ******** The funeral of the late Joseph Peterik was held Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended, members of the Eagles marching in a body. Beautiful flowers attested the esteem of friends for the decedent, one of the most beautiful floral pieces being presented by the Harley Davidson Motorcycle club, a motorcycle of flowers. Mr. Peterik was an enthusiastic motorcycle rider and was local agent for the Harley Davidson company here. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 05, 1917 | Page 3 ******** [bur. 07-03-1917/age 40 yrs./cause: double labor pneumonia/ bur. on Mrs. Mary Peterik lot]
BERTRAND PETERS Bertrand Peters, 74, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Peters was born June 13, 1898, at Escanaba, Mich., son of the late Martin and Anna Coonen Peters. He came to Manitowoc as a young boy with his parents, attending schools of the city. He started to work for Mirro Aluminum Co. in 1937, retiring as a die setter in 1961. He married Elvie Wagner in 1939 at Plymouth. She preceded him in death in 1963. He was an avid fisherman and hunter all his life. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday until the time of service Friday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 6, 1973 ******** [Bertrand/d. 06-05-1973/age 74 yrs.] (13 Jun 1898/Jun 1973/SSDI)
FRIEDRICH PETERS DEATH AT RIPE OLD AGE Fred Peters, Well Known Resident of City, Summoned to Rest The earthly career of Frederick Peters, an aged resident of the city, came to a close this morning when death summoned him to eternal rest. Decedent was a native of Germany and 79 years of age. He had been a resident of the city seventeen years and was well known, having formerly been engaged in making delivery of kerosene oil about the city. He had been in poor health for months and death was not unexpected. A wife and three sons, Fred and Theodore, of this city and Ernst, of Chicago, survive him. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 18, 1902, Page 1 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 19 June 1902: Death yesterday morning of 79-yr. old Fr. Peters, known here as a traveling petroleum oil seller. He leaves a widow and 3 sons. His funeral will be held Sat. afternoon. ******* [cause: pneumonia]
GEORGE W. PETERS George W. Peters, 45, of 1001 Sherwood Lane, Santa Ana, Calif., died Tuesday at Santa Ana. Mr. Peters was born July 5, 1925, at Manitowoc, son of Mrs. Sylvia Hendres Peters and the late John Peters. Survivors include his wife, his mother, Mrs. Slvia Peters, of Manitowoc; a son and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Earl, of Manitowoc, and two sisters, Mrs. George (Dorothey) Nicholson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Kenneth (June) Koltz of Beaver Dam. Funeral arrangements will be announced Thursday by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 24, 1971 ******** Graveside services for George W. Peters, 45, of 1001 Sherwood Lane, Santa Ana, Calif., who died Tuesday at Santa Ana, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate. Military services will be performed by the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88 at the graveside. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 26, 1971 ******** [bur. on William Hendries lot]
HELEN E. PETERS Helen E. Peters, age 82, a resident of the Kewaunee Care Center, and formerly of 3511 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at her residence. Helen was born on Oct. 28, 1925, to the late William and Violet Popelka Ouradnik. On Oct. 28, 1948, Helen married Eugene Peters. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 1957. Helen worked as a welder in the Sturgeon Bay shipyards during World War II, and later was employed with the SuperValue grocery store on 10th Street in Manitowoc. Helen was a long-time member of St. John's United Church of Christ Woman's Guild. She was active with the Manitowoc County 4-H Clubs, and also was a leader for the Silver Creek 4-H Club where she taught leather crafts. Helen was a long time volunteer at Peter's Pantry and the Holiday House in Manitowoc. Helen had a passion for plants and flowers, loved feeding and watching birds and animals, was an avid hunter, and also had a special love for horses. She loved to ride her horse Rusty in various parades. She enjoyed participating in local flea markets and craft shows where she sold plants and her handmade leather products. Above all, she was a devoted mother who cherished the time she was able to spend with her family. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons: David and Tom Peters; two grandchildren: Sherry Petska and Kris Loritz; two brothers, and two sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Dec. 26, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. The visitation will continue Thursday at St. John's United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dr. James Klein will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Kewaunee Care Center for the care and compassion they provided to Helen during her stay. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 23, 2007
LAURA PETERS The following sent in by a researcher: Laura Evelyn Peters (nee Hobson) was born July 19, 1895 in Whitcomb, Wisconsin. She passed away Sep 19, 1979 at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc. She was married to Erwin Henry Peters of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. They are both interred at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. Erwin passed away a year later(Dec.13,1980). Laura was the last child of 3 to pass away(Frank & Dora were her siblings). Erwin was also the last to pass away in his family(twin sisters,Oddie & Adeline,Walter and Roy). Laura & Erwin had two children (Betty & Robert). ******** [d. 19 Sept 1979/age 84 yrs/wife of Erwin T. Peters/bur. on Homer Hobson lot] (19 Jul 1895/Sep 1979/SSDI)
MARTIN F. PETERS MARTIN PETERS, 73, PASSES AWAY AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS A complication of diseases claimed the life of Martin Peters, 73, late yesterday after a serious illness of only a short time. He died at 1421 Division steet where he has lived for the past twelve years. The deceased was born in Holland on October 16, 1857. On September 17, 1882 he married Miss Anna Coonen and later came to this country where he has resided for the past thirty years. He is survived by his wife, six sons, John, Charles, Bert, Joseph, Eugene and Roy: three daughters, Mrs. Leo Adelmann, Mrs. Alec Pariseau, and Mrs. William Sheadore, and one brother, George Peters of Green Bay. Seven grandchildren also survive him. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of the Frazier Mortuary tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will take place at Eveergreen cemetery with Rev. Paul Blaufuss of the St. John's Ev. Lutheran church officiating. The body may be viewed by friends from 5 o'clock this evening to the time of the funeral, at the Frazier mortuary. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, August 10, 1931 P.2 ********* [bur. 8-11-1931/age 74 yrs/cause: Paris green poisoning-probably self administered] (Note: I looked up Paris green and found this: Paris green, also called Schweinfurt green, an extremely poisonous, bright green powder that was formerly used extensively as a pigment (e.g., in wallpaper) and that is sometimes used as an insecticide or to kill plant fungi; it must be used with great caution because of its poisonous nature. Chemically it is a copper acetoarsenite that may be prepared from arsenic trioxide and copper acetate.)
SOPHIA PETERS From the Manitowoc Pilot, November 30, 1905: After a lingering illness of a year's duration, due to a complication of diseases, Mrs. Sophia Peters, widow of the late Fred Peters, responded to the final summons last Saturday night at 11 o'clock, at the home of her son, Ferdinand Peters, 807 North Eighth street. The decedent was sixty-eight years old. She was born and reared in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany; and was married to Fred Peters in her native land in the year 1867. Her maiden name was Sophia Schroeder. The couple had born to them five children, of whom two died as infants, in Germany. The family came to America in 1884 and immediately located in Manitowoc. In the following year they removed to Neshota, where they remained for about a year and a half, after which they returned to Manitowoc and built a home on North Eighth street, where the decedent had resided continuously until several weeks ago, when her son Ferdinand removed her to his home, where she breathed her last Saturday night. Her husband died about three years ago. Mrs. Sophia Peters leaves three children to mourn her loss. They are: Ferdinand of this city, E.J. Peters of Chicago, and T.C. Peters of Milwaukee. Two sisters also survive. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Machmiller officiating and interment being at Evergreen cemetery. All the children of the departed were present at the funeral. The mourners have the sympathy of friends. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 30 Nov. 1905: Death Sat., following a long illness, of Mrs. Sophie Peters at the home of her son Ferdinand Peters. The deceased, who born 20 June 1837 in Germany, came to Manitowoc in 1884. She is survived by 3 sons. The funeral was held Tues. from the Lutheran Church, ******** [cause: nephritis]
ALICE M. PETERSEN Aloysia Margaretha “Alice” Breuer, born May 1876 in Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin to Herman Henry and Helena Fuessenich Breuer. Married to Martin Petersen. Died in West Allis, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin on March 03, 1946, aged 69. Buried in #44 Evergreen Cemetery, Sec P, block 17, lot 6, graves 1 & 2. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ********* [d. 03-03-1946 at Milwaukee WI/age 70 yrs./bur. on Martin Petersen lot]
CHRISTIAN PETERSEN (d. 1918) TWO FORMER LOCAL RESIDENTS DIE AT MILWAUKEE Christian Peterson(sic), former city assessor and pioneer resident of the city, died on Sunday at the age of 90 years. The body will arrive here tonight or tomorrow morning and funeral services will be held from the home of Edward Peterson, 615 North Tenth street, Tuesday afternoon, under auspices of Chickerming lodge, I.O.O.F. Mr. Peterson was born at Copenhagen, Denmark on August 23, 1828 and served in the Danish army in the war of 1849. He came to Manitowoc in 1851 and was married on July 12, 1863. Mr. Peterson was for a number of years the city assessor and was well and favorably known. He is survived by his aged widow, two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Schwab of Milwaukee and Miss Agnes Peterson of Lincoln City, Neb., and by two sons, Edward J. and Theodore of this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 30, 1918 ******* [cause: apoplexy/bur. on Charles Petersen lot] ******* Mrs. Christ Petersen and daughter, Mrs. J.E. Schwab, who were here to attend the funeral of the late Christ Petersen, have returned to Milwaukee. Miss Agnes Petersen, who was also here to attend the funeral of the late Christ Petersen, have returned to Milwaukee. Miss Agnes Petersen, who was also here to attend the funeral of her father, has returned to Lincoln, Neb., where she holds the position of city librarian. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 03, 1918, Page 3
JULE PETERSEN From Der Nord Westen, 15 July 1897: Sudden death Sun. of Julius Peterson, a well-known resident here and traveling representative for the Frankfurth Hardware Co. of Milwaukee. The burial took place Tues. in the city cemetery. The deceased leaves a widow and 1 child. What makes the death so sad is the fact that the family buried a 7-mo. old son on Thurs. last week.
MAUD PETERSEN Mrs. Edward J. Peterson(sic), 57, died at the hospital Monday afternoon, two weeks after having undergone an operation. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon with burial at Evergreen. Survivors are the husband, two sons and a grandchild. Manitowoc Sun, Manitowoc, Wis. December 20, 1935 P.5 ******** [bur. 12-19-1935/age 57 yrs./cause: acute cardiac delatation/ bur. on Edward J. Peterson lot]
WALTER PETERSEN Walter G. Petersen, 64, veteran of World War I and a Manitowoc resident for 15 years, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his Turner Avenue home Sunday noon. He previously had been in good health. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. T. Parry Jones of Sheboygan will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Petersen was born March 10, 1890, at Chicago and moved to Athelstane in Marinette County in 1906. Later he took up residence in North Dakota where he entered military service in World War I, serving with the 338th Field Artillery in France. He came to Manitowoc in 1940 and in 1948 married the former Eva Clark. The couple established residence on Turner Avenue, Rt. 2, Two Rivers. For seven years he was employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and more recently was working as a carpenter for the Lakeside Machine Co. of Manitowoc. He was a member of the Drews-Bleser American Legion ??? which will conduct rites at the grave. Surviving are his wife and a brother, Harry L. Petersen of Goodman, Wis. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 21, 1955 P. 15 ******* [d. 02-20-1955/age 64 yrs.]
BABY PETERSON (d. 1950) Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. (private) Peterson of 1023 South 25th street, Manitowoc, born at the Holy Family hospital last Thursday and who died the following day, took place Saturday morning at the Leschke funeral home, Manitowoc. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery. Survivors are the parents; two brothers (private); maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Murton, and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Peterson. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, November 13, 1950 P. 12
CAROL A. PETERSON Carol A. Peterson, age 57, of 4432 Just Court, Manitowoc, died on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Carol was born on Dec. 4, 1950, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Roy A. and Gladys M. (Roberts) Peterson. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the class of 1969 from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. Carol has been employed with the Manitowoc Police Department as court clerk for the past 39 years. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. She is a member of AFSCME Local 731 of which she was currently serving as vice president. Survivors include one daughter, one brother and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi Church-Waldo, North 14th and Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial of her cremated remains will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc, and again on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. A prayer service will be lead by Deacon Kenn Nelesen at 7 p.m. on Friday night at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Carol's name. The Peterson family would like to thank the nurses and doctors of the Critical Care Unit at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the compassionate care provided to Carol. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 6, 2008
GEORGE C. PETERSON G.C. Peterson Is Dead at 67 Manitowoc - George C. Peterson, 67, veteran businessman, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital. He had been in ill health five days. Mr. Peterson, who resided at 931 N. 12th St. had been in the sheet metal, roofing and furnace business for almost 40 years. The present George C. Peterson Sheet Metal Works, 304 N. Ninth St., was started by Mr. Peterson and a Mr. Rayan in 1921. Mr. Peterson took over sole operation in 1922. He came to Manitowoc at the age of 16 and was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. eventually becoming foreman of its sheet metal shop. He was born in the Town of Gibson Nov. 19, 1892, son of the late Ralph and Caroline Peterson Peterson. Mr. Peterson married Julia Zankle at Manitowoc Oct. 27, 1915. He was a member of the Manitowoc Elks Lodge, Manitowoc Aerie of Eagles, served as past president of Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective Assn., was a member of the Manitowoc chapter of the Izaak Walton League, other sportsmen clubs and Lutheran Brotherhood of First Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Thomas K. Wyseman of Seville, Spain; a brother, Walter of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. L.E. Johnson of Marinette, Mrs. Lill Wall of Chicago and Mrs. Alma Hendries and Mrs. Mabel DeCavit of Detroit; and a granson. Funeral arrangements will be announced Tuesday by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 22, 1960, page 13
GLADYS L. PETERSON Mrs. Nels Petersen, 72, of 1118 Park Row Blvd., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Petersen, nee Gladys Peterson, was born Nov. 26, 1900, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Metzger Peterson. She attended Manitowoc schools and had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for a number of years. She was married to Nels Petersen June 3, 1924, at Manitowoc. They resided at Manitowoc all their lives. She was a past member of the Board of Women's Deacons and past Noble Grand of the Rebecca Lodge No. 18. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Lois Society, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary and American Legion 25 Year Club. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the chapel until the time of service. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 26, 1973 ******** [d. 02-25-1973/age 72 yrs./widow of Nels Peterson]
IDA PETERSON From Der Nord Westen, 08 June 1899: Death Thurs. morning last week following a long illness of Miss Ida Peterson, daughter of Chr. Peterson here at the age of 30. ******* Funeral services over the mortal remains of the late Miss Ida Peterson were held from the home on Park street at 2 o'clock this afternoon. A large number of sorrowing friends had assembled to pay the last tribute to the memory of a loved one and the floral offering were numerous and beautiful. Rev. Rankin, of the Presbyterian church officiated and spoke very highly of the character and life of the departed. The interment was at Evergreen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 3, 1899
INGABORG PETERSON From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1903: Mrs. Ole Peterson died suddenly here Sun. She was perfectly well until Sun. evening about 8 p.m. when she was stricken with a lung embolism from which she died within 20 mins. Mrs. Peterson was born 22 Dec. 1840 in Valders, Norway, and had been a resident in Tisch Mills for many years. About a year ago Mr. Peterson sold his property in Tisch Mills and moved to Manitowoc with his family. The deceased is survived by her husband and 8 children. Her funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
JACOB PETERSON From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1894: Death on Thurs. of last week of Jakob Peterson, an old and active resident of Manitowoc. The deceased, who reached the age of 75, was buried in the city cemetery on Tues. under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge.
JOHN P. PETERSON JOHN PETERSON, OLD TIME SHIP CALKER, AND IN LATER YEARS FISH VENDOR IS DEAD IN CITY John Peterson, a pioneer of the city remembered in the olden days as an expert ship calker, and who for sixteen years past has plied the calling of a fish vendor, died at the Holy Family hospital on Sunday. Decedent was born in Norway 79 years ago. He recently made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Jerome Reif at Whitelaw. He came here in 1864. Three children mourn his loss, being Mrs. Jerome Reif, Whitelaw; Mrs. J. A. Jacobson, Minneapolis; Martin Paterson, Lakewood, Ohio. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 1pm from St. Paul’s Norwegian church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, August 27, 1917, Page 8 ******** [bur. 08-28-1917/cause: hypostate pneumonia]
JULIA I. PETERSON Mrs. George C. Peterson, 76, of 718 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Peterson, nee Julia Zankle, was born Feb. 15, 1894. at Menchalsville, daughter of the late George and Theresa Zeman Zankle. She was married to Mr. Peterson, founder of Peterson Sheet Metal Works at Manitowoc, Oct. 27, 1915, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Feb. 21, 1960. Mrs. Peterson was a member of the First Lutheran Church Altar Guild, First Lutheran Church Women, the Homemaker's Club and the Federation of Women's Clubs. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Thomas K. (Mildred) Wysman, of Belleville, Ill., two brothers, Edmund, of Manitowoc and Louis, of Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Charles Hopf of Manitowoc and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday and then at the chapel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 15, 1970
LOUIS PETERSON (d. 1918) CAPT. LOUIS PETERSON, VETERAN LAKE SAILOR, PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF 64 YRS.—FUNERAL THURS. Capt. Louis Peterson, veteran of the lakes and well known resident of the city, passed away at his home early today at the age of 64 years. Capt. Peterson had been in failing health for some time. Born at Skoen, Norway, Oct. 29, 1854, Capt. Peterson came to America in youth and located here years ago. He followed the lakes and was captain of the Phoenix. Of late years he had retired and had been employed as a ship carpenter at the local shipyards. Besides his widow, Capt. Peterson is survived by three children, Mrs. Chas. Seehase, Mrs. Charles Krug, this city, and Mrs. Roy Williamson of Wyoming. One brother, Capt. Peter Peterson of Chicago and a sister, Mrs. Theo. Torrison of Milwaukee and three grandchildren also survive. Capt. Peterson was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge which will attend the funeral to be held Thursday afternoon from the home, 700 North 9th street. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 13, 1918, Page 8 ******** [bur. 05-16-1918/cause: intestitis nephritis]
MABEL PETERSON From Der Nord Westen, 07 Apr. 1904: Death yesterday from appendicitis of Mabel Peterson, daughter of 9th St. resident Louis Peterson. The deceased was born here 17 yrs. ago. In addition to her parents she is survived by 2 sisters. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon. ********* [bur. 04-07-1904/cause: bronchitis]
MARY PETERSON (d. 1912) FINDS WIFE DEAD IN YARD ON RETURN HOME Mrs. Walter Peterson, Dies Suddenly at Home in Marshfield BRINGS BODY TO CITY FOR BURIAL Absent from home for an hour, Walter Peterson, a former Manitowoc man returned to his home at Marshfield Friday to find his wife dead, her body in the yard where she had been stricken by heart failure and had died alone and unattended. News of the death of Mrs. Peterson reached here Sunday and the body was brought to the city for burial today. Mrs. Peterson was in her usual health when her husband left home Friday afternoon to attend to some busines affairs. Mr. Peterson returned home in an hour to discover the lfeless (sic) body on the ground near the house and physicians who were called said heart failure had caused almost instant death. It is supposed that Mrs. Peterson had been working about the yard and due to over exertion or some other cause the attack was brought on. Mrs. Peterson was 34 years of age and was formerly Miss Mary Heiser, of Gibson this county. After marriage she removed with her husband to Marshfield and had since resided there. Besides the husband, one child, a daguhter (sic), aged four survives. One brother John Heiser this city and two brothers in Clark county and three sisters one at Gibson and two at Oconto survive. Funeral services will be held from Sacred Heart church at 8:30 Tuesday morning, with interment at Evergreen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 17, 1912 P.1 ******** [bur. 06-18-1912/cause: heart disease]
MATTIE PETERSON Mrs. Charles Peterson, 87, who resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chermak, 1124 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Monday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Peterson, nee Mattie Olson, was born Aug. 27, 1882, in Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Martin and Maria Alberts Olson. On Nov. 14, 1900, she was married to Charles Peterson and the couple farmed in Carlton township until 1928 when it moved to Manitowoc and located at 914 N. Ninth St. She was a member of the American Lutheran Church Women (ALCW) and Esther Circle. Her husband preceded her in death Nov. 1, 1943. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Mabel) Chermak, of Manitowoc; a brother, Lawrence, of Tampa, Fla., a sister, Mrs. Andrew Anderson, of West Allis; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street entrance, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until time of services. Memorials may be given to the St. Paul Church building fund. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 20, 1970 ********* [d. 01-19-1970/age 87 yrs./widow of Charles E. Peterson]
NELS P. PETERSON Nels P. Petersen, 77, of 1118 Park Row Blvd., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Petersen was born July 12, 1895, at Menominee, Mich., son of the late Miels and Christine Jensen Petersen. He atteded schools in Menominee. He entered the service in World War I and served as a first sergeant in Company E of the 337th Infantry at Battle Creek, Mich. Following World War I Mr. Petersen came to Manitowoc and was employed by the Fire Department from 1919 until his retirement in 1962. He also served as first assistant fire chief from 1948 until his retirement. He married Galdys Peterson June 3, 1924, at Manitowoc. Mr. Petersen was a member of First Prebyterian Church and served as an elder and trustee of the church. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge No. 55 and the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 6, 1973 ******** [d. 02-05-1973/age 77 yrs.](14 Aug 1895/Feb 1973/SSDI)
PETER PETERSON (d. 1943) Peter A. Peterson, first president of the Manitowoc Central Labor Council, died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bernice Schmidtmann, 834 South 18th street, after a long illness. Mr. Peterson was a member of the Iron Moulders union for 49 years and was a charter member of its local here, No. 301. He learned the moulders trade here as a young man and followed it until his retirement three years ago. For 26 years prior to his retirement he was employed at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Born in the town of Liberty on Jan. 25, 1870, Mr. Peterson came to this city as a young man and learned the moulders trade which he followed all his life. In 1893 he was married to Miss Anna Halloran who died eight years ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Schmidtmann and Mrs. William Gerl of this city and Mrs. Edward C. Brunning of Peoria, Ill.: four sons, Jule, Stanley and George of this city, and Norman of Milwaukee; one brother, Nels Peterson of the town of Liberty; one sister, Mrs. Louis Hendrikson of Tacoma, Washington; and 11 grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 7 o'clock this evening to the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 22, 1943 P. 2 ******** [d. 06-22-1943/age 73 yrs./cause: myocarditis]
STANLEY PETERSON Stanley Peterson Sudden Victim of a Heart Attack Stanley Peterson, 40, former fifth ward alderman and active for years in Manitowoc's Citizenship day programs and a movement for a course in municipal government for city officials, died suddenly this morning at the Holy Family hospital of a heart attack. Mr. Peterson, who for the past three years has been a clerk in the navy supply office at the Manitowoc Ship Building Company, complained of feeling ill last night at his home, west of (Photo) the city on route 5, Manitowoc. He was moved to the hospital but seemed slightly improved this morning. He suffered a sudden ????? shortly after eight o'clock and ?? ??? a few minutes. Funeral Thursday Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Paul ?????? officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. He was born in this city in 1903, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Peterson and was educated in city schools. He took employment at the Burger Boat Company and later operated a filling station at South Ninth and Quay streets. Three years ago he took a position as clerk in the navy supply office at the ship yards. When a young man Mr. Peterson took an interest in civic affairs. He was one of the early supporters of Citizenship day, observed in Manitowoc in 19?9 for the first time. He was elected alderman from the fifth ward in 1933 and served six years until 1939. In 1937 he launched a plan for establishment of a school for city officials, which received the endorsement of President Clarence Dykstra of the University of Wisconsin and Dean Frank Holt, head of the university's extension division. Wife Survives Former Alderman Peterson told meetings called to discuss this program that city officials could gain much valuable information on municipal procedure through a special 30-weeks course each year. He was also active in safety programs in the city and during his term in the council served several years on the City Safety commission. He was a member of the Shipbuilders and Boilermakers local No. 443. In 1941 Mr. Peterson married Selma Fischer of this city. She survives with two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three sisters Mrs. William Gerl and Mrs. Bernice Schmidtmann of this city, Mrs. E.C. Brunning of Bedford, Ind.; three brothers, J?le A. and George of this city, Norman J. of Los Angeles. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday noon until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, April 25, 1944 P. 2 ******** Funeral services for Stanley Peterson, 40, former alderman, who died suddenly yesterday at the hospital, will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. The hour of the services has been changed to allow a sister, Mrs. E.C. Brunning of Bedford, Ind., to reach here. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, April 26, 1944 P. 2 ******** [d. 04-25-1944/age 40 yrs./cause: pneumonia/bur. on P.A. Peterson lot-his father]
WALTER H. PETERSON Walter H. Peterson, 84, of 1426 N. Eighth Street, died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Mr. Peterson was born June 9, 1888, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Ralph and Caroline Peterson Peterson. In 1907, he married Mary Heiser at Gibson. She preceded him in death in 1912. Nov. 29, 1941, he married Mabel Christman at Sheboygan. The couple resided at Manitowoc until 1952, then resided in California for eight years, returning to Manitowoc in 1960. He was employed at George Peterson Sheet Metal Co. for 32 years, retiring in 1950. Prior to then he was a city fireman, driving the horse-drawn type fire rig. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Morton Berge of Manitowoc; a step- daughter, Mrs. Henry Caldwell of Yuma, Ariz.; two step-sons, Robert and Jack Christman of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel DeCavit of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Lillian Wall of Chicago and Mrs. Edith Johnson of Marinette; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 15, 1963 ******* [d. 01-17-1963/age 84 yrs./bur. on Charles Ruether lot] (09 Jun 1878/Jan 1963/SSDI) (Note: It appears that the newspaper has an incorrect b. date for him)
MARY PETSKA Name: Petska, Mary D.: 9/3/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 9/28/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 15 Yrs. B.P.: Bohemia D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: J. Petska M.: Cause of Death: Malignant Scarlatina Pg. #: v.1 p.229 **************** [Note: Burial register has Buried Miss Batzta an frie ground (section L) $2.50/ it has been determine that this is Mary Petska]
MARY PETSKA (d. 1907) Two aged residents of the city finished with life within a day. The second death is that of Mrs. Mary Petska who died at the home of Joseph Mastalir, aged, 79. Mrs. Petska suffered paralysis several years ago. There are nine surviving children. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, October 5, 1907 P.1 ******* [bur. 10-07-1907/cause: cerebral paralysis]
ADELINE PEZZANI Mrs. Mike Pezzani, 60, of 2131 Richmond Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Pezzani, nee Adaline M. Begalke, was born May 6, 1911, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late August and Emma Teesch Begalke. She was married to Mike Pezzani July 4, 1946, at Manitowoc. She was employed at the Schuette Bros. Co., Manitowoc, in the bookkeeping department for 42 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, a brother, August, of Milwaukee, two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Schultz, of Gentry, Ark., and Mrs. Hertha Dett, of Rogers, Ark., and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and after noon at the church Thursday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 18, 1972 ******** [d. 04-18-1972/age 60 yrs./wife of Mike P. Pezzani] (b. 6 May 1911/d. Apr. 1972/SSDI)
MIKE PEZZANI [Michael Pezzani/d. 01-15-1987 at Rogers AR/age unk./cremains/widow of Adeline M. Pezzani/from cem. office: Burial permit has Mike Pietro Pezzani, died January 15, 1986 (1986 is then crossed out and 1987 is written there) in Rogers, Benton Co., Arkansas. The permit is written in black ink, except the portion that the cemetery filled out and the “1987”, so maybe someone here thought the year was wrong and incorrectly changed it.? He was buried 3/23/1987 though.] ******* (16 Apr 1909/Jan 1986/SSDI)