JOSEPHINE PACKARD Mrs. Josephine Packard, 85, a resident of Manitowoc for nearly 75 years, died Sunday after only an illness of a day. Although she had not been in the best of health for several months, her death was unexpected. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., from the Frazier mortuary, the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Packard, nee Josephine Young, was born in 1854 at Rochester, N.Y., and at the age of 11 came to Manitowoc to reside with her sister, the late Mrs. G.S. Rand. She was married in 1882 to Jay Packard, early day photographer and partner of the late A.B. Melendy. Melendy and Packard conducted studios in this city for many years. Mr. Packard died in 1918. There were no children. Mrs. Packard was a member of the First Presbyterian church of this city. In recent years she lived with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson, North 10th street, until shortly before the death of Mrs. Anderson when she moved to the home of Mrs. Charles Mullens. Less than a year ago she moved to the hospital. Mrs. Packard is survived by a niece, Mrs. Harvey Kingsbacker, of St. Louis, Mo. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1939 P. 2 ******* [cause: coronary occlusion/bur. on E.W. Packard lot]
RICHARD KENDALL PAINE M.D. From Der Nord Westen, 17 Nov. 1904: An extremely well-known citizen of our city has been called by death. On Mon. evening between 9 and 10, Dr. R.K. Paine died of a heart attack. He had felt perfectly well all day and had just returned home at 6 o’clock from visiting a patient. After supper he busied himself around the house with various tasks, and about 9:00 lay down on the sofa to read the newspaper. About 10:00 his wife noticed by his condition that he was dead. Dr. Paine was born 05 Oct. 1841 in Orange, Vermont, and came to Fond du Lac in 1850 with his parents. He got his education there before entering Wayland College in Beaver Dam. In 1864 he entered the 21st Wisconsin Infantry Regiment as a volunteer and served until Nov. of that year when he was released for medical reasons and was sent home. In 1870 he entered Hahnemann College in Chicago where he studied medicine and homeopathic theory. Having completed his studies in 1874 he returned to Manitowoc as a physician where he has lived ever since. On 28 Oct. of that same year he married Miss Elizabeth Patchen with whom he had 2 children. His early death is also mourned by a sister and 2 brothers. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. from the funeral home at #1015 Ten Eyck St. ************ [bur. 11-17-1904/cause: heart failure] ************ (Richard Kendall Paine/d. 14 Nov. 1904/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
RUFUS PAINE From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901: Rufus Paine, uncle of Dr. R.K. Paine, with whom he lived, died Sun. following a stroke which he had suffered on Thurs. The deceased, who was born in New Hampshire in 1812, was buried Tues. afternoon.
CARLTON PANGBURN From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sept. 1889: Carl Pangburn died Mon. morning in the house of his father-in-law, Mr. Green. The deceased worked here many years in the barber trade but had a difficult time the past year because of illness with consumption.
ROBERT L. PANKRATZ Robert L. Pankratz, age 79, of 1011 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, Sept. 12, 2005, at his residence. He was born Sept. 11, 1926, in Valders, son of the late Louis and Angeline Christel Pankratz. Robert served in the U. S. Navy and earned three battle stars. On Feb. 15, 1947, he married the former Dorothy Klusmeyer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Robert was employed with Wisconsin Public Service Corporation as a power plant operator for 40 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of American Legion Operating Engineers Union and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Marshallite. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by four brothers: Ralph, Raymond, Lawrence and Leroy Pankratz; and two sisters: Helen Cool and Dorothy Miller. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi, Marshall Site, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, until the time of the service at 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, at St. Francis of Assisi, Marshall Site, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M. with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Robert's name. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter - Sept. 14, 2005
ANTONIE PAPE From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1908: Death in Milwaukee of Mrs. August Pape, a former resident of our city. She is survived by her husband, her mother and 4 sisters. The body was brought here and buried Sunday afternoon. ********* [bur. 11-29-1908/cause: acute bronchitis/wife of August C. Pape]
CARL PAPE From Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1904: Death Thurs. of 14th St. resident Carl Pape, who was nearing 84 yrs. of age. The deceased lived in our city about 50 yrs. and leaves a widow and 4 children. The funeral was held Sunday. ******* [cause: bronchitis]
BLANCHE PARWORTH MRS. PARWORTH CALLED MONDAY AFTER ILLNESS Funeral Services to Be Held On Thursday at Jansky Funeral Home Funeral services for Mrs. Lloyd Parworth, 53, who died Monday afternoon at her home at Manitowoc Beach, Manitowoc Route 1, will be held in the C.J. Jansky funeral home at two o'clock Thursday afternoon, with the Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery at Manitowoc. The body will remain at the Jansky funeral home. Mrs. Parworth was in ill health for several months. Born Blanche Roberts, in Washington, D.C., February 13, 1881, she remained in that city until she was 13 years old. She moved to Oshkosh with her sisters where she resided for a few years. Twenty-seven years ago last June she was married in Ludington, Mich., to Lloyd Parworth, who survives her. They moved to Manitowoc where they lived for 10 years and for the past 14 years made their home at Manitowoc Beach, on the Legional Memorial Drive. Besides her husband she leaves five daughters, Mrs. John Marcin of Baltimore, Maryland; Mildred Grosstueck of New York, and Gladys, Dorothy and Marceil Parworth, all at home, and six sons, August Grosstueck, Earl, Lester, Eugene, Calvin and Kenneth Partworth, all at home. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Madge Bushwall of Washingon, and a brother, Nathan Roberts also of Washingotn. There are six grandchildren. Unknown Paper April 17, 1934 ******* [bur. 4-19-1934/cause: acute cardiac dilatation/bur. on J. Parworth lot]
CALVIN PARWORTH Calvin D. Parworth, age 77, of Shady Lane Home, died Saturday morning, June 26, 1993, at the Shady Lane Home. Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Bruce McKenney will officiate with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery. He was born april 5, 1916 in Manitowoc Rapids, the son of the late Lloyd and Blanche Roberts Parworth. He attended local schools. He sailed the Great Lakes and served in the Merchant Marine during world War II and retired from White House Milk after working there for 32 years. On February 14, 1942, he married Leona R. Lang of Manitowoc. She died September 3, 1975. He is a member of Bethenay Ev. Lutheran Church, Trout Unlimited, and the Coast Guard Reserves. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, five grandsons, one brother and two sisters-in-law, three sisters and one brother-in-law. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Lester, Ken, Eugene, and August, two sisters, Elmyra and Virginia, and one grandaughter Jill Jirikowic. Friends may call at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of services. The Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements. A memorial fund will be established for the Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
EARL J. PARWORTH Earl J. Parworth, age 89, formerly of 1138 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, August 3, 1995, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, 1995, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Officiating at the Mass of Chiristian Burial will be Rev. William Zimmer with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. He was born June 20, 1906, at Manitowoc, son of the late Lloyd and Blanche Roberts Parworth. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc. He married Stella M. Galbraith in January of 1935, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death March 11, 1994. He sailed on the Great Lakes for the C. Reiss Steamship Company for 44 years retiring in 1968. He is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Ann Huske, and two sons, Paul and Jimmy; five brothers, Lester, Ken, Eugene, August and Calvin. Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home is serving the family with funeral arrangements. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JAMES A. PARWORTH James A. Parworth, 36, of 1138 N. 16th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning Dec. 6, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Daniel J. Felton, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Parworth was born Nov. 2, 1947, at Manitowoc, son of Earl J. and Stella M. Galbraith Parworth. He was employed at Holiday House and a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by a sister; Mrs. Ann Huske. Friends may call to Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening, where a prayer service will be at 8:00 p.m. led by Deacon Ken Nelsen. Herald Times 1983 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JOB PARWORTH PIONEER OF RAPIDS GETS DEATH'S CALL Job Parworth, pioneer and a resident of the county for sixty-four years, died at his home at Rapids yesterday at an advanced age. For forty-five years Mr. Parworth was employed as a teamster at the old Burger & Burger shipyards, and he was widely known in the city and nearby country. He had been in failing health for some time. Mr. Parworth is survived by one son, Lloyd, of Rapids, and one daughter, Mrs. J.P. Jorsch of Chicago. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of C.& H. Frazier, Rev. Axtell officiating. Unknown Paper Unknown Date
KENNETH D. PARWORTH Mr. Kenneth D. Parworth, 61, of 88 E. Albert Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, April 9, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Lind will officiate. Mr. Parworth was born Nov. 8, 1924, at Manitowoc, son of the late Lloyd and Blanche Roberts Parworth. He was a lifelong Manitowoc resident and had been employed by Savoy Restaurant for many years. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by a brother, Lester. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Thursday and at the church from 1 p.m. Friday until the time of services. His body will be donated to Medical Science. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church. Manitowoc Herald Times April, 1986 (sent in by researcher see contributors page) ********* [Kenneth Parworth/d. 04-09-1986/age 61 yrs./cremains/bur. 06-04-1988/ bur. on J. Parworth lot]
LEONA R. PARWORTH Mrs. Calvin (Leona R.) Parworth, 53, of 604 Horseshoe Dr., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith A. Haberkorn will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Parworth, nee Leona Lang, was born Dec. 15, 1921, at Clintonville, daughter of the late Robert and Alma Lang. She received her education in Manitowoc where she was married to Calvin Parworth Feb. 14, 1942. She was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A granddaughter, Jill, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street Chapel, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 o'clock this Thursday evening and at the church from noon Friday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times September, 1975 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
LLOYD PARWORTH EX-HAMILTON WORKER DIES Lloyd Parworth Taken in Town Home at 66 Lloyd Parworth, 66, of route 2, Manitowoc, died this morning. Funeral services will be held at Manitowoc at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with interment in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Parworth was born in Manitowoc in 1880 and spent most of his life there. He was employed by the Hamilton Mfg. Co. here until five years ago. Forty years ago he married Miss Blanche Roberts. She died 11 years ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Neil Kotchie, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Dorothy Barbier of route 2, Manitowoc, Mrs. Clarence Conjurski of Manitowoc; five sons, Earl and Calvin of Manitowoc, Lester of route 2, Manitowoc, Eugene of route 3, Manitowoc, Kenneth of Chicago; and 18 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Friday noon. Unknown Paper May 2, 1946 ********* [d. 05-02-1946/age 66 yrs./bur. on J. Parworth lot]
STELLA M. PARWORTH Stella M. Parworth, age 87, of 1138 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, March 11, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 14, 1994, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born August 21, 1906, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Archie and Anna Bohman Galbraith. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1924. She was married to Earl J. Parworth in January, 1935, at Sacred Heart Catholic church, Manitowoc. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Huske, two sons, Paul and Jimmy, two brothers and three sisters. Friends may call on Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11. Memorials would be appreciated to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
AUGUST PASEWALK From Der Nord Westen, 10 June 1897: Death Sun. evening here in Manitowoc of Mr. A. Pasewalk, a well-known resident of our city. Mr. Pasewalk, who formerly operated a store here, has for years been employed at the 1st Ward School. He reached the age of 76 yrs. and is survived by 5 grown children. The burial took place yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery.
CHARLES PASEWALK From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1908: Death Wednesday evening last week from diphtheria of Charles Pasewalk, the 6-year old son of August Pasewalk here. The burial ensued that night. ******** [cause: diptheria]
FRIEDERIKA PASEWALK From Der Nord Westen, Dec 17, 1891: Death on Thurs. of last week here in Manitowoc of Mrs. Friederika Pasewalk (nee Tolzmann). The deceased suffered for a long time from consumption. She was born in Pflugraden, Pomerania, but came to Manitowoc many years ago. She is survived by her husband and 6 grown children. The burial took place on Sunday. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
HAROLD PASEWALK From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907: A small child of Edward Pasewalk here died Friday last week. [Note: Burial register has Harold Pasewalk, male, 3 days, born in Manitowoc, cause of death: suppression of urine/He was originally buried on W2-201-2 (Ernst J. Barnstein lot). He was moved to the George Cooper lot (D-1-1) prior to 1/4/1917 when the lot was transferred to Edward Pasewalk.] (His birth announcement is in the births from newspapers on this site)
LOUIS PASEWALK From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1905: After a long illness, consumption took the life Sun. of about 50-yr. old Louis Pasewalk, a well-known resident of our city who had been here for many years. ******** [bur. 10-09-1905/cause: consumption]
MARTHA PASEWALK Funeral services for Mrs. August Pasewalk, 74, (photo) who died yesterday in Madison, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Surviving Mrs. Pasewalk are two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Fox of Madison, with whom she made her home, and Mrs. William Gay of Milwaukee, and one son, Reginald, of this city. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 5, 1946 P. 2
ANDREW J. PATCHEN From Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1897: Death Fri. morning in Manitowoc of the well-known former dentist A. J. Patchen at age 65. The burial took place Sun. in the city cemetery.
GEORGE W. PATCHEN From the Two Rivers Reporter, Monday Jan. 9, 1939 HEAD OF FIRST HOSPITAL DIES Dr. G.W. Patchen, 67, Claimed at Florida Home Dr. George W. Patchen, 67, who, with his brother-in-law, the late Dr. R.K. Paine, established the first hospital in Manitowoc over 40 years ago, died Sunday night at his home in Melbourne, Fla. Dr. Patchen has been located in Florida the past 17 years. His death came after a brief illness. He visited in Manitowoc last summer. Funeral services for Dr. Patchen will be held at Melbourne, Fla. Wednesday or Thursday. Dr. Patchen was born in Manitowoc in 1871, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Patchen. His father was the first dentist to locate permanently in Manitowoc. The younger Patchen attended the schools there and later took a course in the Chicago Medical college at Chicago, from where he secured his M.D. degree. Returning to Manitowoc he became an assistant and later a partner of Dr. R.K. Paine. In the late nineties, the need for a hospital, where patients could be operated on and persons desiring hospitalization could be accommodated became apparent. Drs. Paine and Patchen, established a hospital in a building on North Eighth street, on the site north of the present Hotel Manitowoc. This first institution had facilities for eight patients with the best in operating equipment which was available in these days. Dr. Patchen continued the practice of medicine in Manitowoc until 1921. Survivors are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. R.C. Robertson, Providence R.I., and a grandson, Richard Norris Robertson, Providence.
GRACE PATCHEN From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907: Mrs. Dr. Geo. W. Patchen died Friday in Holy Family Hospital following an operation. She had fallen ill with appendicitis several weeks ago and underwent an operation on 14 Nov. from which she recovered. After a short while new problems arose and the doctors scheduled a second operation which was conducted Wednesday and from which she died on Friday. Mrs. Patchen was born here Grace Jones Barnes on 30 September 1875, and married Dr. Patchen on 01 January 1891. In addition to her husband and a little girl, she is survived by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The funeral was held Monday afternoon.
NANCY M. PATCHEN From Der Nord Westen, 20 July 1899: Death Sat. of 68-yr. old Mrs. Nancy M. Patchen of old age debility. She was the widow of dentist A.J. Patchen who died two years ago. The deceased, who has lived here since 1862, leaves two children. The funeral took place Sun.
HENRY PATES From Der Nord Westen, 22 June 1899: Death in Milwaukee recently of 60-yr. old Henry Pates, a former resident of our city, of bronchitis. Mr. Pates, who has many warm friends here and has worked for many years for the Goodrich Transportation Co., moved from here to Milwaukee four years ago. His body was brought here for burial. (This is the only surname Pates in cemeteries)
ISABELLA PATTERSON From the Manitowoc Herald, 31 Mar 1859: Isabella Patterson died, wife of James Patterson.
ELIZA PAULSENE / POLZIN From Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1900: Death Tues. after a long and difficult illness of Mrs. August Polzin from edema. Mrs. Polzin was born in Germany 56 years ago and came to America with her parents when she was 11. She is survived by her husband and 4 children.
WALTER PAULSENE / POLZIEN From Der Nord Westen, 09 Aug. 1900: On Sun. a number of young people held a picnic alongside the river near the cemetery. Walter Polzien and Fred Thurston went swimming in the river and Polzien drowned before help could arrive. He was a single man.
BLANKA PAULUS From Der Nord Westen, 29 Dec. 1887: Death of 2-year old Blancha Paulus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Paulus, on Mon., 26 Dec. Burial was yesterday noon.
CHARLES PAUTZ From the Manitowoc County Chronicle Two Rivers Wisconsin, June 1875: We learn of a singular accident which occurred to a young man named Charles Pautz. For some time he has been at work near Appleton, and last Friday while walking along the road asked of a passing farmer the privilege of a ride. It was granted him, and he soon seated himself on a board and the farmer drove on. While going on a somewhat rapid rate the wagon struck a stump or stone, and the young man was lifted up from the seat, by the force of the concussion, and came down again with such force as to cause internal injuries which ended in his death. He was brought home here last Saturday and was buried Sunday, a large number of friends attending his funeral. [Note: burial date in entry 6/13/1875 was a Sunday]
EMIL PAUTZ From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1901: Death Fri. morning of a 3-yr. old child of Hermann Pautz from the croup. The family had lost a child just a few days ago from the same illness, as we reported last week, and the couple is now childless. ****** [cause: diptheria]
FRED PAUTZ From Der Nord Westen, 08 Jan. 1903: After an illness of only 2 days Fritz Pautz died Sat. of heart trouble. The deceased, a very well known man in Manitowoc, was born 04 Dec. 1832 in Matzdorf in the Prussian Province of Pomerania. He came to America in 1849 and stayed for a while in Milwaukee, then drove an ox wagon – at the time the only means of transportation – the length of Green Bay Road as far as Town Liberty in Manitowoc County. There in the wilderness he cleared land and established a farm. He later moved to Manitowoc City where he operated a brewery. He filled several elective city and county offices and for several years served as City Contractor. He later operated a farm in the northern part of Town Manitowoc where he lived for the balance of his life. Mr. Pautz was one of the eldest members of the local A.O.U.W. and also belonged to the Life Insurance Club of Manitowoc County. His wife died in 1883. He is survived by 7 children: Mrs. F.C. Schultz; Eduard, Heinrich, Richard, Arthur, Lydia and Amelia Pautz. Fritz Pautz was the last of 6 brothers, 4 of whom died within the past few years, 3 within the last 2 months. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon at the city cemetery, and Pastor Zenk delivered the funeral oration. ******** [bur. 01-06-1903/cause: rheumatism]
GOTTLIEB PAUTZ From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec. 1901: Death in Town Newton on Fri. of 67-yr. old G. Pantz (sic) after a long illness. He leaves a widow and 7 children. The funeral was held yesterday. ********* [bur. 12-25-1901/cause: heart disease]
HERMAN PAUTZ From Der Nord Westen, 07 June 1900: Death Thurs. morning of a 6-yr. old son of Hermann Pautz here after an illness of only a few hours. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon. (Note: The newspaper apparently had the age wrong) ******* [cause: convulsions]
HERMAN PAUTZ (d. 1937) CITY'S OLDEST BRIDGETENDER, AGED 72, DIES Funeral Services For Herman Pautz Will Be Held Monday At His Residence Herman Pautz, 72, one of the oldest bridge tenders in years of service in Manitowoc, died early today at his home, 1419 South 13th street. Although not in the best of health Mr. Pautz continued on duty as one of the Tenth street bridgetenders until last Monday. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the home in charge of the Rev. L.H. Koeninger of the First German Evangelical Lutheran church. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Pautz was born in Germany in 1867(sic) and came to Manitowoc in 1893. The following year he married Miss Minna Marquardt. Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Steven Lucas, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Kenneth Rutherford, city; a son, Arthur, city; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Rode, Milwaukee, and a sister in Germany; and four grandchilren. The body was removed to the home on South 13th street this afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 20, 1937 P. 4 ******** [bur. 02-22-1937/age 72 yrs./cause: cardiac decompensation mitral regurgitation]
LOUISA PAUTZ From Der Nord Westen, 09 Apr. 1903: Mrs. Pautz, a resident on the corner of Main and State Sts., beset by a number of long, painful bodily ills, jumped from her second story window a few days ago breaking her left leg and right ankle. The poor woman was taken to the hospital and cared for. Because of her advanced age it is feared the injuries may be fatal. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903: Mrs. Louisa Pautz, the elderly widow of the late Wilhelm Pautz, died Sat. in the local St. Mary’s Hospital following a long illness. The lady had suffered severe injuries several weeks ago when she jumped from the second story window in her home, since which time she has been in the above named hospital. Mrs. Pautz was born 17 Aug. 1827 in Reichsneugart, Germany, and came to America about 50 yrs. ago. Her husband died in Oct. last year. She is survived by 4 children. Her funeral was held Mon. afternoon.
MARTHA PAUTZ From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901: The 6-yr. old daughter of Hermann Pautz here died Fri. of bronchitis. She was buried Tues. ******** [cause: cappilary bronchitis]
MARY PAUTZ Mrs. Henry Pautz, 78, who has made her home at Shady Lane, Manitowoc, for about a year since the death of her husband, died unexpectedly Thursday morning following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. She was born Mary Sykora in the Town of Kossuth Nov. 18, 1886, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kalcik Sykora. She was married to Emil Pech in 1906. He died Oct. 13, 1942. In 1944, she was married to Mr. Pautz and when he died in 1963 she moved to Shady Lane. Surviving are a son, Quirin Pech, of Manitowoc; three sisters Mrs. Emma Burnhart, Mrs. Blanche Steeber and Mrs. Ella Anderson, of Milwaukee and a brother, Joseph of Milwaukee; a grandson and a great granddaughter. A son, three brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 30, 1964 P. 34 ********* [Mary (Pech) Pautz/d. 2-1-1964/age 78 yrs./formerly Mrs. Emil Pech/bur. on Emil Pech lot]
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)
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]
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 Manitowoc Herald Times 1953 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. (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)
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.
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.
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 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]
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]
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]
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]
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.
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.
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
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]
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]
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]
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)