Cemetery #63 Holy Cross II Obituaries A-N : Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Genealogy

RALPH BRUENING From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1905: (From the correspondent in Mishicott. 09 Jan.) Death Wed. last week of one of the 4-mo. old twin sons of Wm. Bruenig. The little body was taken to its last rest on Fri. in the local cemetery.

ALICE J. BRUNNER Alice J. Brunner, age 95, of 1235 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, March 18, 2007, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. The former Alice Franz was born July 24, 1911, in the town of Mishicot, daughter of the late Herman and Rose Bonfigt Franz. Alice was an accomplished artist that created beautiful oil paintings and greeting cards. Survivors include one sister, Gertrude Oswald of Manitowoc; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by one brother, Roland Franz; and three sisters, Caroline Haag; Lucille Wilfert; and Emily Fricke. Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Waldo Blvd Site. The Rev. Gerald Foley will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with cremation to follow, and burial of her cremated remains at Holy Cross Cemetery in Mishicot at a later date. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at noon. The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of Manitowoc are serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 2007 ********* Two Rivers Girl Goes Under Knife After An Accident Two Rivers — (Special) — Miss Alice Franz, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Franz of Town Mishicot has undergone an amputation of her right arm as a result of injuries received in an accident in this city Wednesday night. The arm was so badly crushed as to necessitate amputation below the elbow. The car in which Miss Franz was riding was driven by Louis Brunner, amateur boxer who has fought several times in Sheboygan rings. Their coupe skidded and overturned near the Recreational park and was completely demolished. Brunner was uninjured. ********* In 1930, Alice Franz lost her right arm when it was amputated after an automobile accident. Since she was naturally right-handed, she needed to learn to use her left hand to perform right hand functions. Alice married Louis Brunner in 1932, and they moved to Sheboygan where they operated a store. After 16 years, they parted ways, and Alice went to Florida for her health at the suggestion of her doctor, but missed the Wisconsin climate and moved back after a year and a half. She found work as a housekeeper and after 10 years purchased a farm home in the Town of Schleswig. Due to health concerns, regular work was out of the question, and she felt the need to do something creative to occupy her time. At the urging of a local shopkeeper, she took an art course in Kiel being taught by Geoffrey Jenkinson, a famous English artist. He taught her to observe art forms, which came to her attention as she walked to the mailbox in the form of tiny flowers and portions of weeds. She did her first painting on the back of a windowshade, because it was less expensive to work with than canvas. Alice created original greeting cards using the flowers and weeds she collected in a basket on her walks, and then dried and pressed between the pages of old mail-order catalogs. She made simple arrangements first on white cards; later the arrangements became more detailed and she used water-color washes on the cards to create moods. A thin sheet of contact plastic protected the plants on the cards form being broken or brushed off. No two cards were the same. She did her major work for two hours in the evening, and needed to rest several hours a day due to a heart condition. Between gathering the plants, creating the cards, and tending her home and garden, Alice painted to relax. The pictures she turned out were those of a talented artist with full use of their facilities, yet she did them with only her left hand. You could purchase her cards for the same price or less of a good commercially printed card, and she exhibited her cards and her paintings at craft shows, in places such as the Wade House in Greenbush. She tackled almost any subject and her exhibited pictures won several awards. Several family members now have her work in their homes. (all articles about Alice were sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

EDWARD CHALOUPKA From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Abt. Sept. 1964 Chaloupka (edited for living) Edward H. Chaloupka, 75, of 501 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:15 Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek, the Rev. John Haen officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot. Mr. Chaloupka was born March 16, 1889 at Mishicot, son of the late Joseph and Mary Shupita Chaloupka. He married Emma Shedivy at Mishicot April 25, 1916, and they farmed in the Town of Kossuth. She died Aug. 22, 1942. A year later he moved to Manitowoc and was employed by Mirro Aluminum Co. He retired 10 years ago. Survivors are four sons; two daughters; a brother, William of Mishicot; 20 grandchildren and a great grandshild. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.

JOSEPH CHALOUPKA - March 18, 1862/December 28, 1929 From the Two Rivers Reporter December 29, 1929 Death Claims Town Mishicot Man Thursday Joseph Chaloupka, 77, Victim of Heart Stroke; Funeral Is Saturday Stricken with a heart attack, Joseph Chaloupka, 77, well known resident of the town of Mishicot, near Fischerville, died at his home on Thursday. Funeral services will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Franklin E. Schlueter pastof the the Two Rivers and Mishicot Evangelical churches, officiating. The remains were taken to the home from the Specht funeral home at Mishicot this afternoon. Born in Bohemia, March 18, 1862, Mr. Chaloupka was brought to this country by his parents. Who settled on the farm in the town of Mishicot, where the former had resided since. He was married on Feb. 11, 1888 to Mary Shupeta, who preceded him in death. Mr. Chaloupka, who retired several years ago, but remained on the homestead farm, is survived by two sons, Edward of the town of Kossuth and William Chaloupka at home. There are also nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.

LUCILLE (RADEY) CHALOUPKA - May 14, 1918/November 6, 1982 Manitowoc Herald Times Nov. 8, 1982 Chaloupka (edited for living) Mrs. William Chaloupka, 64, of Route 1 Mishicot, died Saturday evening, Nov. 6, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lambert Funeral home and 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Richard Allen will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Chaloupka, nee Lucille Radey, was born May 14, 1918, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Frank and Lillian Tuma Radey. She was married to William Chaloupka, Nov. 17, 1936, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Survivors include her husband, William; two sons; a daughter; seven grandchildren and a great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a sister. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a memorial service will be held at 8 p.m.

Mary (Honzik) Chaloupka - January 08, 1893/March 21, 1966 From the Herald Times Reporter Chaloupka Funeral (edited for living) Funeral services for Mrs. William Chaloupka, Sr., 73, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, who died unexpectedly at home Monday morning, will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Anthony Betley officiating. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Chaloupka, nee Mary Honzik, was born Jan. 8, 1893 in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Wencel and Madeline Eckhardt Honzik. She was married June 6, 1916, to William Chaloupka after which they settled on a farm in the Town of Mishicot where she had resided since. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters; a son, William Jr., of Rt. 1 Mishicot; two brothers, George and Wenzel Honzik of Manitowoc; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.

WILLIAM CHALOUPKA, SR. - May 21, 1892/August 6, 1975 Manitowoc Herald Times Aug. 6, 1975 Chaloupka (edited for living) William Chaloupka, Sr., 83, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died early Wednesday morning at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. The Rev. Earl Brouchoud will officate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot. Mr. Chaloupka was born May 21, 1893 in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late Joseph and Mary Shupta Chaloupka. He married Mary Honzik June 6, 1916. She preceded him in death in 1966. Mr. Chaloupka was a lifetime farmer. Survivors include a son two daughters, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday.

WILLIAM C. CHALOUPKA JR. Manitowoc Herald Times-Reporter August 28, 1984 Chaloupka (edited for living) William C. Chaloupka Jr., 67, of Route 1, Mishicot, died late Monday evening, August 27, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Richard Allen will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Chaloupka, was born Feb. 10, 1917, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late William and Mary Honzik Chaloupka. He married Lucille Radey, November 17, 1936, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek, and she preceded him in death Nov. 6, 1982. Mr Chaloupka was a lifetime farmer in the town of Mishicot and a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law; a daughter and son-in-law; two sisters; seven grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a memorial service will be at 8 p.m.

ISABEL CLAUSSEN From Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1899: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 31 Oct.) Death last Fri. morning of 4-yr. 10-mo. old Isabel Claussen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Claussen here, of brain fever. She was buried Sun. afternoon in the Mishicott Cemetery.

MRS. M. COCHEMS From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1903: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 June) Death Wed. morning last week in her home of 92-yr. old Mrs. M. Cochems. She had lost her husband in the war and lived here half her life. Many mourners attended the funeral Fri. from the Catholic Church. (Note: This is the only cem. with the Cochems surname)

EUSEBE CRAITE From Der Nord Westen, 16 Aug. 1894: Death in Mishicott on Sat. of Mr. Eusebe Craite, father of Mr. Isaac Craite, at the age of 71. The funeral took place Mon. at the Catholic Cemetery in Mishicott where the deceased’s 7 sons and 2 daughters reside.

MARY ANN COURCHAINE From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1905: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 Jan.) Death last week in her home of the wife of John Courchaine, a long-time resident of our town. The deceased had been ill for a long time and her death can be considered a release from the severe pain. The funeral was held Sat. with many following mourners from the local Catholic Church. In addition to her husband she is survived by several grown children.

BETTE F. DALEBROUX Bette F. Dalebroux, age 82, of Mishicot, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, at her residence. Bette was born April 29, 1924, in Kewaunee, daughter to the late George and Cecilia Anderle Hruska, who were well known tavern owners in Alaska, Wis. Bette was a graduate of the Algoma High School with the class of 1941. She married Richard P. Dalebroux on Nov. 5, 1949, in Algoma, and he preceded her in death on May 10, 1988. She was a Mishicot resident for 54 years. In 1952, Bette and her husband, Richard, opened Dalebroux Jewelers in Mishicot. Bette was the business woman, while Richard was the watchmaker. In 1961, they purchased the Staidl Jewelry Store and moved the business to Two Rivers. Upon the death of her husband in 1988, Bette ran the store until selling it to Linda Streu and Paula Schuette on Nov. 5, 1990. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, where she volunteered many hours. She enjoyed golfing, tennis, bingo and playing cards with her many friends. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren, one brother and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her sister: Mayme. A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, with the Rev. Paul Paider and the Rev. John Neuser officiating, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name. The memorials will be directed to the Holy Family Memorial Hospice Program and to Holy Cross Catholic Church of Mishicot. The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Dalebroux family with arrangements. The family would like to thank the many family members, friends, and caregivers who made her final months so peaceful and enabled her to stay in her home. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 25, 2006

GEORGE DAWLEY From Der Nord Westen, 09 Sept. 1880: Death of Dr. Dawley in Mishicott on Sun. He was the brother-in-law of Anton Braasch, Register of Deeds.

KATERINA DVORAK From Der Nord Westen, 10 Oct. 1907: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 08 Oct.) Death last Friday morning in her home here of Mrs. Jos. Dworak from stomach cancer. She had been ill for a year and death came as a release… She leaves her husband, 4 daughters and one son, all grown. Three of the daughters are married. The funeral was held Monday morning from the local Catholic Church with a large number of mourners.

WILHELMINA ECKARDT From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1909: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 16 Feb.) Mrs. H. Eckardt died last night following an illness of only a few weeks in her home on the farm near our village. She and her husband lived here for many years and they were highly thought of… She leaves her husband, 3 sons and 2 daughters. The sons are Edward and Adolph here, and Benjamin in Denver, Colorado. The daughters are Mrs. F. Radzinski here, and Miss Caroline in Chicago, Illinois. The funeral will be Friday at the Gibson cemetery. (Note: I think the newspaper had the wrong cemetery. This surname isn't in a Gibson cemetery. I noted the info came from the Mishicott correspondent so I checked and the surname is in #63. Wilhelmine is buried with a Caroline, Edward and also a Henry)

SARA G. EIS (Sent in by a researcher/see contributors page) Manitowoc Herald-Times; Tuesday 24 May 1966; p T Eis Funeral Funeral services for Sara Eis, 5, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Robert Eis, of Rt.2, Two Rivers, who died Saturday, were ate 9:15 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and a 10 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Anthony L. Betley officiated at the Mass of the Angels and burial was in the parish cemetery.

ANTON JOHN FICTUM, SR. - January 26, 1922/October 4, 2000 (From the Herald Times Reporter Oct. 6, 2000) Anton J. Fictum (Edited for living) Anton J. Fictum, age 78, of 2900 Prairie St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday, October 4, 2000, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2000, at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. Deacon Clarence Naidl of St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown will officiate with burial in the Holy Cross Catholic Church Cemetery, Mishicot. Anton was born January 26, 1922, in Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Emma Skubal Fictum. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. Anton served in the United States Navy during World War II. He married the former Gladys Chaloupka on January 24, 1942. She preceded him in death on July 11, 1991. The couple farmed in Maribel from 1948 to 1978 while he was working at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company as a welder, retiring in 1978. Anton and his special friend, Rosemary enjoyed many hours of dancing with their friends.

GLADYS P. FICTUM - June 30, 1921/July 11, 1991 Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter July 12, 1991 Gladys P. Fictum (Edited for living) Mrs. Anton J. (Gladys P.) Fictum, age 70, of 1923 Nagle Avenue, Manitowoc, died Thursday, July 11, 1991, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday July 15, 1991, at 10:30 a.m. at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funera Home. Rev. William B. Plank will officiate. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Mishicot. Born June 30, 1921, at Mishicot, daughter of the late William and Mary Honzik Chaloupka. She grew up and was educated at Mishicot and a 1938 graduate of Mishicot High School. She also attended the Bureau of Home Nursing at Milwaukee. She married Anton J. Fictum on January 24, 1942, at Mishicot. The couple farmed at Route 1 Maribel from 1948 to 1978, before residing at Manitowoc. The couple celebrated 49 years of marriage together. Gladys enjoyed cooking, baking and their grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Anton J. Fictum of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law; three grandchildren; a sister; a niece, a nephew and other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter Margie, a brother, William Chaloupka and a sister-in-law Lucille Chaloupka. Friends may call Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei State Street Chapel, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the hour of service.

HIRAM FORTIER From Der Nord Westen, 29 July 1897: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 27 July) The burial of Mr. Hiram Fortier also took place on Sun. He had died Fri. evening at the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. Isaac Craite. This funeral took place at the local Catholic Cemetery. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 29 July 1897: Death Fri. of 21 yr. old Joseph Fortier in the home of his brother-in-law, Municipal Judge Isaac Craite, of a kidney illness. The body was brought to Mishicott for burial. (Note: It appears the newspaper was in error concerning the first name)

ELEANORA FRANK From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1901: (From the Correspondent in Mishicott, 29 Jan.) Death last Sat. morning of a 1-mo. old daughter of the A. Frank family here. The little body was buried yesterday from the Catholic Church.

HUGO FREIS Hugo Freis, 72, of 1222A S. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at the home after a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. T.F. Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in Mishicot Public Cemetery. Mr. Freis was born April 28, 1892, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late Fred and Katherine Lenhardt Freis. He farmed in the town of Mishicot until 1944 when he moved to Two Rivers and was employed by Paragon Electric Co. and Boehringer Fuel Co. until his retirement in 1958. Survivors are a niece and three nephews. Three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call after 6 o'clock this Tuesday evening at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth street entrance, Manitowoc, until noon Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, 1964 12 May 1964

KATHERINE MARY FREIS From the Two Rivers Reporter, June 2, 1936 COUNTY PIONEER RESIDENT DEAD, PASSES IN HOME Mrs. Katherine Mary Freis, 79, Town of Mishicot Dies Sunday Mrs. Katharine Mary Fries, 79, pioneer resident of the county, died at her home in the town of Mishicot on Sunday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home and at 2 o'clock in the Immanuel Lutheran church in Manitowoc, with the Rev. Theodore Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in the Mishicot cemetery. The remains will be taken to the home from the Specht funeral parlors at Mishicot Monday afternoon. Mrs. Freis, nee Katherine Lenhard was born in the Province of Rhine, Germany, 79 years ago. At the age of 12 years she came to this country with her parents, settling in the county. Married on June 6, 1883 her husband preceded her in death a number of years ago. Surviving Mrs. Freis are two daughters, Miss Irma at home, and Mrs. Adolph Horstman of the town of Two Rivers, and a son, Hugo on the homestead farm. A daughter, Mrs. Leo Kind, preceded her in death two years ago. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. George Jindra, Sr. of the town of Mishicot.

KATHARINA GUSE From Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1896: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 21 Jan.) Death last Sun. evening in Town Gibson of Mrs. Robert Guse, of dropsy, at the age of 42 yrs. and a few weeks. Mrs. Guse was born in 1853 in Wesel in the Rhineland and came to America with her parents in 1855, living with them in Town Gibson. She married in 1873 to Robert Guse with whom she had 2 children, both of whom are deceased. She leaves her husband, her mother and 2 sisters. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at the local cemetery.

RUDOLPH GUSE From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1897: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 12 Jan.) Last Thurs., 07 Jan., there was a terrible incident in Town Gibson near Mishicott, involving Rudolph, the 13 yr. old son of Adolph Guse. He was playing with his friends in the schoolhouse of Dist. #2 in Town Mishicott, when his older brother, by two yrs., passed by from a rabbit hunt and sat down on a nearby bench to gossip with some friends. Young Rudolph went over and tried to snatch away his brother’s gun and pulled it toward himself. In an instant the gun went off and the entire load hit him on his right side. As quickly as possible he was taken home and Dr. G. L. Karnopp was called, but it was too late. Death came 12 hrs. later. He was the youngest child of 7. His burial took place last Sun. at the local general cemetery.

WILHELM A. GUSE From Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1891: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 24 Feb.) Little Willie Guse died of injuries Mon. of last week and was buried on Wed. He was an only child.

MARIE LEONA GUSTAFSON Marie Leona Gustafson, age 89, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home in Two Rivers, died Thursday, April 22, 2004 at the Aurora Medical Center, in Two Rivers, after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 2004 at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home in Mishicot, with the Rev. Paul Paider officiating, with burial to follow in the Mishicot Public Cemetery. Marie was born in Milwaukee, on May 1, 1914, and has been an area resident since 1942. She attended beauty school. Marie married Ralph "Swede" Gustafson in December 1969, in Tisch Mills, and he preceded her in death June 23, 1984. She was employed as a beautician for many years, and enjoyed gardening. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. Marie is survived by several stepchildren and stepgrandchildren and by a very special friend. Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home in Mishicot until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. A memorial fund has been established in her name. A special thank you is extended to the entire staff of the Hamilton Memorial Home of Two Rivers, and to Dr. Julia Hester-Diaz for their special love, care and concern shown to Marie during her illness. Herald Times Reporter, April 24, 2004

BERNARD HOFFMANN From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1907: The 6-year old son of Michael Hoffmann in Mishicott died last week and was buried Friday.

JOHN HOFFMANN From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1907: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 08 Jan.) Death Wednesday afternoon of John Hoffmann in his home a few miles from here following a 2-week illness with pneumonia. Mr. Hoffmann, who was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him, is survived by his wife and 8 children of whom the youngest is only about 1-year old. The funeral was held Tuesday with a large number of vehicles in the funeral procession from the Catholic Church to the local cemetery.

LUCY HOFFMANN From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1904: Death Tues. last week of the 10-yr. old daughter of John Hoffmann in Mishicott. The funeral was held Fri. from the Catholic Church.

PHILIP HOFFMANN From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1895: On Wed. two people died of smallpox in Mishicott, Mr. Philipp Hoffmann, the owner of the sawmill there, and Mr. John Werner, an elderly man of 78 yrs. Dr. Kemper has told us that he has never seen such a severe case of smallpox as Mr. Hoffmann had.

ROMAN HOFFMANN From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 18 Aug.) Last Saturday there was a funeral here from the Catholic Church for a 3-year old child of Mrs. John Hoffmann, with burial in the Catholic cemetery. The Hoffmann family used to live on a farm near here but moved to Manitowoc a few years ago following Mr. Hoffmann’s death. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908: A 4-year old son of Mrs. John Hoffmann here died Friday as a result of eating unripe apples. The body was taken to Mishicott for burial.

ALZEDA HONEY From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1899: Death in Town Gibson on Tues. last week of Mrs. Alzeda Honey, one of the oldest settlers in that town. The funeral was Fri. --------- Name of deceased: Alzada Honey Maiden name: Alzada Tomas Color: White Sex: Female Race: Caucasian Age: 67 years, 5 months, 29 days Father of deceased: Samual Thomas Mother of deceased: Birth place of deceased: State of NY Name of husband of deceased: William Honey Date of birth of deceased: July 25, 1831 Condition: Widowed Date of death: Jan. 24, 1899 Residence at death: Gibson Wisconsin Cause of death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis Place of death: Gibson Duration of disease: several years Place of burial: Cemetary of Mishicott, WI Person conducting burial: Wm. Mueller Date of certificate: Jan 25th, 1899

WENZEL HONZIK Two Rivers Reporter (edited) Aug. 11, 1937 Former Gibson Farmer Dies at Manitowoc Today MANITOWOC (Special)- A stroke of apoplexy caused the death early this morning of Wenzel Honzik, Sr. 79, at the home of his son, George, North 15th street, where he had been living since he retired from farming ten years ago. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the homestead farm in the town of Gibson. The Rev. Frank Junek will officiate. Interment will be in the Mishicot cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Specht funeral home until Thursday evening, when it will be taken to the Gibson homestead. Honzik was born in Bohemia on October 10, 1857, and he came to America with his parents when he was eight years old. The family settled on a farm at Centerville and later moved to Kossuth. With his wife, the former Madeline Eckart who died 17 years ago, he established the homestead farm in the town of Gibson. Ten years ago he came to Manitowoc. Survivors are four daughters and three sons: Mrs. John Blaha of Antigo, Mrs. Emil Kloida of Manitowoc, Mrs. William Chaloupka of Mishicot, Mrs. Frank Kunz of Gibson, Anton and Wenzel on the home farm and George of this city. (His wife Madeline is buried in Tisch Mills Cemetery #66)

FRANTISKA HRONEK From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1895: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 22 Oct.) Death 11 Oct. in Town Gibson, of 53 yr. old Mrs. Joseph Hronek, after a long illness. Burial took place the following Monday in the Catholic Church Cemetery.

MISS HILDA JINDRA Manitowoc Herald Times Abt. Feb. 1, 1976 Jindra Hilda K. Jindra, 75, of 2411 34th St., Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning at Holy Family Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Harmon Krause will officiate the burial in Mishicot Public Cemetery. Miss Jindra was born July 6, 1900, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late George and Mary Lenhardt Jindra. She was a teacher most of her life, retiring in 1962 from Gary, Ind. public school system. She was a member of the Ladies Guild of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Survivors include a brother, Reuben, of Two Rivers, three sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews. Five brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Monday. The casket will be moved to the church after 11 a.m. Tuesday where the body will lie in state until the time of service.

JOHN F. JINDRA SR. - May 1, 1979/January 27, 1962 Manitowoc Herald Times Abt. January 28, 1962 Jindra Funeral (edited for living) Funeral services for John F. Jindra, Sr, 82 of 1031 S. 17th St. Manitowoc, who died Saturday were at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. The Rev. Donald Feller of St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, was in attendance and conducted graveside services at Mishicot Public Cemetery.

MARIE (GINZEL) JINDRA November 3, 1880/April 9,1970 Manitowoc Herald Times Abt April 10, 1970 Jindra Mrs. Marie Jindra, 89, of 1931 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Martin Fox will officiate and burial will be in Mishicot Public Cemetery. Mrs. Jindra, nee Marie Ginzel, was born Nov. 3, 1880, in Bohemia, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ginzel. She came to this country as a young girl with her parents, setting in the Town of Gibson. She was married to John F. Jindra, Sr. Feb. 9, 1900 at Manitowoc. They owned and operated a farm in Shoto, retiring in 1959, and moving to Manitowoc. Mr. Jindra preceded her in death Jan. 27, 1962. Survivors include a son, Arnold, of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Rose Jens, of Manitowoc, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Two sons, Lester and John preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon where a memorial service will be at 7:30 o'clock this Wednesday evening.

HEINRICH KIBBLE From Der Nord Westen, 02 Oct. 1890: Death of 74 yr. old Henry Kible on Mon., 22 Sept. in Mishicott. He had been bedridden for a long time. The funeral was 24 Sept. in the Mishicott Cemetery.

EVA KIRST From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sep. 1900: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 04 Sep.) Mrs. M. Kirst in Larabee died Wed. morning and was buried Fri. morning from the Catholic Church by Father T.H. Louis. She was only 28 and leaves her husband and 2 children, ages 6 and 3.

ADELINE E. KOBES Adeline E. Kobes, age 89, of 1372 Kellner Street, Manitowoc, was called to her eternal home on Monday, Jan 30, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2426 N. Rapids Road in Manitowoc, with the Rev. Tom Pankow officiating, with burial to follow in the Mishicot Public Cemetery. Adeline was born July 14, 1916, in the town of Mishicot to the late Ira and Mary Gesser Assmann. She was baptized and confirmed by the late Rev. Edward Zell at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot, where she was a 60-year member. Adeline was an eighth-grade graduate of the Pleasant View School in rural Mishicot. She was employed at the Aluminum Goods Plant 4 in Two Rivers from 1934 until her marriage to John J. Kobes on Nov. 20, 1940, at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot, by the late Rev. Edward Zell. The couple farmed in the town of Mishicot until 1976, when they moved to the city of Manitowoc. During her marriage, she also worked at the Metal Ware Corporation of Two Rivers for a number of years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and playing cards, especially sheepshead. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister; Alice Assmann; one brother; Florian Assmann; a daughter-in-law; Bonnie Kobes; brothers-in-law; Thomas and Frank Kobes, and Herbert Erdman; and by her sisters-in-law; Ann Kriesa, Cora Kobes and Toni Kobes. Relatives and friends may call at noon on Saturday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 2426 N. Rapids Road in Manitowoc, until the time of service at 2 p.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. A memorial fund has been established in her name. The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Kobes family with funeral arrangements.

BERTHA KOLICEK From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 26 Jan.) Word reached here today that Miss Bertha Kolicek, a daughter of Alois Kolicek here, had died in Appleton where she had been staying for several months. The young lady was ill for several weeks and died after being treated in an Appleton hospital. It was hoped that she would improve there, but instead her condition got worse and eventually led to her death. On Monday Mrs. Kolicek traveled to Appleton to be at her bedside, and we don’t yet know if she got there before death occurred. The body was brought here Tuesday and the funeral is set for 9 a.m. Thursday from the Catholic Church to the local cemetery.

JOSEPH J. KOUBA Chicago Tribune (IL) - August 08, 1974 KOUBA Deceased Name: Joseph J. Kouba Joseph J. Kouba, beloved husband of Alice, nee Chaloupka, loving father of one daughter and one son. Fond brother of 4 brothers and 4 sisters, grandfather of 3 grandchildren. Visitation at Burke-Sullivan Funeral Directors, 238 Chicago Av., Oak Park, on Thursday only, August 8, after 7 p.m. At the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Wisc., Friday evening August 9. Funeral mass Saturday, Holy Cross Church, Manitowoc, Wisc. Interment Church Cemetery. Please omit flowers. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)

JIRI KOUTNIK From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1904: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 Feb.) Death last week from pulmonary inflammation of Mr. Kodnick in our vicinity. His wife died several weeks ago so he has been taken care of by his daughter, Mrs. F. Karas here. His funeral was Fri. in the local cemetery.

VACLAV KRONFORST From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1903: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 17 Mar.) Death in his home last Tues. evening of Mr. W. Kromforst(sic), of heart trouble. He had lived for many years on a farm near here and was highly regarded. The 56-yr. old decedent is survived by his wife and several children. The funeral was held Fri. from the Catholic Church by Father St. Louis with burial in the local cemetery.

ROSE (HONZIK) KUNZ Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Kunz, 74, of the village of Mishicot, who died Monday night at Holy Family Hospital Manitowoc, were at 9:30 am Thursday at Specht Funeral Home Mishicot and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church , Mishicot, the Rev. Anthony Betley officiating and Burial(sic) was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot. Manitowoc Herald Times, 24 March 1960 ************ Card of Thanks KUNZ- It is with a feeling of sincere gratitude that we take this means of expressing our deep appreciation and thanks to all those who so kindly assisted us during our recent bereavement, the death of our wife, mother, grandmother & sister, Mrs. Rose Kunz. We especially wish to thank Rev. Anthony Betley, pallbearers, donors of flowers and spiritual bouquets, donors and drivers of cars, the ladies of Holy Cross Altar Society, and any others who assisted in any way. Manitowoc Herald Times, 26 March 1960 ************ (b. 22 Jan 1886 Town of Gibson/d. 21 Mar 1960 Manitowoc/Rose nee Honzik/ wife of Frank Jr.)

BERNARD LANGENKAMP From Der Nord Westen, 20 May 1909: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 18 May) Death Friday last week in his home a few miles from here of 71-year old B. Langenkamp after an illness of only a few days. His large funeral was held Sunday afternoon in the local cemetery. He is survived by his wife and 7 grown children –3 sons and 4 daughters all in good circumstances.

ERNSTINE LENHARD From Der Nord Westen, 16 Oct. 1902: Death Tues. last week in Two Rivers of 59-yr. old Mrs. David Leonhard. The funeral was held Sunday. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 14 Oct.) Mrs. D. Lenhardt died Thurs. evening. She had been ill last winter but had improved so much that she resumed her household activities during the summer; therefore, her sudden death had not been anticipated by the family. She leaves her deeply sorrowing husband and 3 children - 2 daughters and a son. She was 59. Her well-attended funeral was held Sunday.

HEINRICH C. LEVENHAGEN From Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1896: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 03 Aug.) Death last Thurs., 31 July, of H. C. Levenhagen. He was born 21 Sept. 1824 in Varchentin, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and married in Dec. 1846. In 1853 he came with his wife and 2 sons to America, first settling in Trenton, N.J., then 3 yrs. in Canada, coming to Mishicott in 1856 where he lived 3 yrs., then moving to Kewaunee. In former years he worked as a miller, but since 1876 has been in the saloon business. He is survived by his wife, 7 sons, 3 daughters, 35 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. His funeral took place last Sun. afternoon in the local cemetery attended by a large crowd. Fritz Levenhagen of Wausau, and Mrs. Mathilde Olfs (nee Levenhagen) of Medford, stayed here a few days after attending their father’s funeral.

SOPHIA LEVENHAGEN From Der Nord Westen, 04 January 1906 (from correspondent in Mishicott, 02 Jan., 1906) Mrs. H. Levenhagen died in her home here on New Year's morning after an illness of several weeks. She had suffered a stroke about 12 years ago from which she never fully recovered. Her death might be considered a release from her long suffering. She was a widely respected lady and a true wife and mother. She leaves her husband and 5 children - 2 daughters and 3 sons, of whom the youngest is 10 years old. Her funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at the local cemetery. -------- Mrs. H. Levenhagen died in Mishicott on New Year's Day following a long and difficult illness. Mrs. Levenhagen, who was 60, had suffered a stroke several years ago, and this eventually led to her death. She is survived by her husband, 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday.

HENRY LOEH OBITUARY; Manitowoc Herald-Times; Friday, 27 Nov 1959,; p T-3 Loeh Funeral Funeral services for Henry Loeh Sr., lifelong Town of Gibson resident who died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot, the Rev. David Worgull officiating. Interment will be in Mishicot Public Cemetery. Mr. Loeh was born March 1, 1874, in the Town of Gibson, a son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Fischer Loeh. He married the former Christine Klindt at Maribel May 17, 1874(ERROR), after which the couple settled on the homestead farm of the Loehs. The couple retired from farming in 1949. His wife preceded him in death six years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Leonard Pautz of R. 1, Maribel, Three sons, Norman and Henry M. of Rt. 1, Mishicot and Ervin of Greenleaf. Friends may call at Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, until 11 am Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church were the body will lie in state until the time of the service. sent in by a researcher/see contributors page

GOTTLIEB LUDTKE From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907: Death in Mishicott Sunday of 87-year old Gottlieb Luebke(sic) who has been unable to leave his house for a long time. He leaves 2 daughters. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1907: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 23 Apr.) Death last week of 86-year old G. Luedke(sic) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S. Vertz. Mr. Luedke, who for many years lived a few miles from here on a farm, was a well respected old gentleman. His wife preceded him in death many years ago. He is survived by 2 daughters –Mrs. S. Vertz and Mrs. J. Stueck, as well as a host of grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the local cemetery of the Lutheran Church.