EVELYN ALLEN Mrs. Harold Allen, 57, of Tisch Mills, died unexpectedly at her home Thursday evening. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, the Rev. Charles Freuden officiating. Burial will be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. Mrs. Allen, nee Evelyn Schreiber, was born in July of 1912 at Horicon, a daughter of the late Otto and Anna Schreiber. She was married in October of 1944 at Juneau to Harold Allen. For the past years the couple had resided at Tisch Mills. Besides her husband, she leaves two brother, William and Levi Schreiber of Horicon. A daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Saturday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 24, 1970 ANNA AULIK Funeral services for Miss Anna Aulik, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aulik, were held from St. Mary's Catholic church at 10 o'clock Monday morning, the Rev. Father Shimek officiating. Interment took place in the adjoining cemetery. Miss Aulik was thirty-five years of age and always made her home with her parents. For some time she had been in ill health but the end came unexpectedly. Besides her parents, six brothers and three sisters survive. They are Louis of Antigo, William of Milwaukee, Frank, John and Dan of Two Rivers and Joseph on the home farm, and Mrs. Wenzel Shebesta, Mrs. John Lambert and Mrs. John Rebitz, all of the community. The out of town relatives who were in attendance at the funeral services, outside of immediate relatives, were: Mrs. Tony Blahnik, Mrs. Josephine Hora, Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Pumper, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Jensen, all of Milwaukee; and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aulik of Denmark. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, August 7, 1924 P.9 (Note: This was under the "Rural News"-Tisch Mills)
ANTON AULIK (d. 1929) EXTRA! FARMER DRINKS LYE, IS RUSHED TO HOSPITAL Anton Aulik, 70 Kewaunee Co. Farmer, Despondent, and Drinks Poison Surffing from a nervous breakdown for the past several months, Anton Aulik, 70, farmer, residing in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee county, north of Tisch Mills, drank a quantity of lye yesterday afternoon. He was rushed to the municipal hospital at Two Rivers this noon and is said to be in critcal condition. Aulik's mouth, throat and stomach were badly burned by the lye and when Dr. Skwor of Mishicot, who was summoned, arrived at the farm home, he decided to have Aulik removed to the hospital at once. He is married and has a large family of children. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, July 9, 1929 P.2 ******** BURNS FATAL TO AGED FARMER ON THURSDAY Anton Aulik, aged farmer of the town of New Franken, Kewaunee county, lost his fight for life in the municipal hospital here passing away yesterday from burns to his mouth, throat and stomach caused by drinking a quantity of lye at his farm home several days before. Funeral services of the deceased, who was 70 years of age will be held Saturday morning at nine o'clock from the St. Mary's Catholic church at Tisch Mills with burial in the Tisch Mills cemetery. Aulik has been suffering from a nervous breakdown for some time and while in this condition took the poison. He was brought to the hospital on Tuesday by Dr. Skwor of Mishicot. The deceased is survived by his widow, who was Mary Hallada, three daughters, Mrs. John Rebitz, Mrs. John Lambert, and Mrs. Shebesta, all of Tisch Mills, and six sons, Joseph of Tisch Mills, Ben and Frank of Two Rivers, John and William of Kewaunee and Louis of Antigo. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, July 12, 1929 P.13
BESSIE AULIK Mrs. Joseph Aulik, 56, of rural route in Carlton, Kewaunee county, died Monday evening at St. Vincent's hospital Green Bay after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the residence and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. John Rous officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Aulik, nee Bessie Zime, was born in Antigo in 1890 and was married to Joseph Aulik in Antigo in 1910. For seven years they resided in that city before moving to the Aulik farm homestead in Carlton where they have since lived. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Kunish of Tisch Mills, Mrs. Frank Siebold and Mrs. Milton Augustine both of Carlton; a sister, Mrs. James Maresh of Two Rivers; two brothers, Frank and Joseph of Antigo; and five grandchildren. The rosary will be recited at the residence at 8 p.m. Thursday and the body may be viewed from Wednesday evening to time of services also at the residence. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 4, 1947 P.2
DORA AULIK Mrs. Dora Aulik, 75, Tisch Mills, nee Dora Hallada, died Saturday afternoon in the Two Rivers hospital following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., from the home of a daughter, Mrs. John Lambert, Mishicot route, and at 10 a.m., from the St. Mary's church at Tisch Mills. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Aulik was born in August of 1863 in Bohemia. She came to America as a girl and settled near Tisch Mills with her parents. In 1882 she was married to Anton Aulik. The couple lived on a farm near Tisch Mills until nine years ago, when Mr. Aulik died. Since then Mrs. Aulik has lived with her children. She was a member of the Holy Rosry Society of the St. Mary's church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. John Raditz, Gibson, Mrs. Mary Shebesta, Mishicot and Mrs. John Lambert, Mishicot rural route; six sons, John of Tisch Mills, Frank and Daniel of Two Rivers, Louis of Antigo, William of Milwaukee and John of Kewaunee; a sister, Mrs. Frank Sinkula of Carlton; two brothers, Tom Hallada of Two Rivers and Anton of Mishicot; 36 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 23, 1938 P.2
FRANK AULIK A 90 year old resident of the village of Denmark, Frank Aulik, died at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, early Sunday after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemtery. Mr. Aulik was born in Bohemia in 1861 and immigrated to the United States with his parents at the age of three. He married the former Francis Hlinak in 1885 and settled on a farm in Tisch Mills. He operated the farm until his retirement 30 years ago. It was then that Mr. and Mrs. Aulik moved to Denmark. Mrs. Aulik died in 1947. For the past 14 years Mr. Aulik had been living with his daughter, Mrs. Simon Dufeck, in the village. In addition to Mrs Dufeck, survivors include; two sons, Joseph and John, both of Manitowoc; one sister, Mrs. Tony Blahnik, of Milwaukee; and 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Knutson Funeral Home, in Denmark, from Tuesday noon until the hour of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 29, 1951 P.2
JOSEPH AULIK Joseph Aulik, 73, of Rt. 1 Kewaunee, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his farm home Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Mr. Aulik was born Dec. 18, 1884, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, a son of the late Anton and Dora Hallada Aulik. He married the former Bessie Zima at Antigo Nov. 5, 1910, where the couple lived for four years after marriage, moving to Kewaunee County. She preceded him in death 11 years ago. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Kunesh and Mrs. Milton Augustine of Tisch Mills and Mrs. Frank Siebold of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; a son, George of Two Creeks; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Shebesin and Mrs. John Lambert of Rt. 1, Mishicot; four brothers, Louis of Antigo, Frank of Two Rivers, John of Kewaunee and Daniel of Manitowoc, and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 14, 1958 P.13
JOSIE BALOUN Mrs. Joseph Baloun, 81, a Green Bay resident the past nine years, died Sunday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary of the Angels Church, Green Bay. The Rev. Joseph Mika will officiate and burial will be in Tisch Mills Cemetery. Mrs. Baloun, nee Josie Hinesh, was born July 25, 1889, at Tisch Mills. She was married to Joseph Baloun June 21, 1910. He preceded her in death April 15, 1963. The couple had lived at Kewaunee and Tisch Mills. Survivors include a son, Alois of Green Bay; two daughters, Mrs. Wencil (Anna) Swintkoske of Kewaunee and Mrs. Dennis (Rose) Schohnecht of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Frank Valenta of Denmark, 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Joseph Dupont of Algoma, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 East Mason St., Green Bay, after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Wake service will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 19, 1970 (Note: The b. year on tombstone and in obit are off)
ALAN J. BARTA Alan J. Barta, age 68, of Two Creeks Road, Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 19, 1998. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 23, 1998, at 7:15 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Gerald B. Kempen, 0. Praem, will officiate, with burial in the church cemetery. Alan was born March 29, 1929, in Two Creeks, son of the late Calvin and Leilah (Havlinek) Barta. He was a life-long area resident. Alan was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, with the Class of 1946. He married the former Grace Retzlaff on November 10, 1951, in Vesper, Wis. Mr. Barta operated their homestead farm in Two Creeks until his retirement in 1990, and remained active with his son, on the farm. He also worked at the Two Creeks Garage for many years. He was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Holy Name Society of the church, and served as Director of the men’s choir of the church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4807. Alan played for many polka bands, including the Two Creeks Farm Hands, The Jerry Volker Polka Band, and currently was playing with the Lee Rollin Polka Band. He is survived by his wife, Grace; two daughters and one son-in-law, two sons and daughters-in-law, 11 grandchildren, one brother, two brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Monday at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, until the time of the Funeral Mass at 7:15 p.m. There will be a Knights of Columbus Rosary Service at 6:45 p.m. at the church. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. The Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, is assisting the family with arrangements. A Memorial Fund has been established in Alan’s name for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church Bell Fund. A.J. had a strong love for the homestead farm combined with his passion for music, whether it be playing in polka bands or singing and directing the men’s choir. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. A.J., we’ll miss you. Herald Times Reporter, February 21, 1998
MARY BAUER Mrs. Frank Bauer, 80, of Tisch Mills died Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Stamborski officiating. Burial will be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. Mrs. Bauer, nee Mary Riha, was born in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, March 26, 1889, a daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Shefchek Riha. She was married at Norman June 24, 1913, to Frank Bauer, after which the couple engaged in farming in the Town of Carlton. They retired to Tisch Mills 22 years ago. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Raymond and Daniel of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; a sister, Mrs. Daniel Janda of Milwaukee; two brothers, Matt of Tisch Mills and Frank of Rt. 1, Kewuanee; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 3, 1970 (Note: Her stone has b. 1890)
MARY BENESH (d. 1915) TWO CREEKS Last Saturday Mrs. Jos. Benish passed away at her home in this town at the age of 72 years. Her remains were taken to Tisch Mills for burial. She is survived by a husband and five sons and three daughters. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 28, 1915, Page 4
JOSEPH BERANEK Joseph A. Beranek, 68, lifetime farmer in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. A nephew, the Rev. Mark Stangel, S.D.S., will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Beranek was born Jan. 2, 1902, on the homestead farm, a son of the late Anton and Josephine Roidt Beranek. He attended the agricultural short course at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He also was widely known in the area for his hobby of wood carving. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Anna Stangel of Tisch Mills, and three nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 13, 1970
ELIZABETH BERRES Mrs. Elizabeth Berres, 84, of Rt. 1, Denmark, Town of Gibson, died Saturday afternoon at Americana Nursing Home, Green Bay. Funeral sevices will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Leonard Woelfel officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemtery. Mrs. Berres, nee Elizabeth Ederer, was born Jan. 4, 1887, at Edson, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Savina Raunecker Ederer. She was married Oct. 15, 1907, at Edson to John Berres after which the couple settled on a farm in the Town of Gibson. Her husband preceded her in death June 1, 1957. She was a member of St. Mary Rosary Society. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Clarence Schulz, Miss Leona Berres and Mrs. Donald Henrickson of Two Rivers, Mrs. Helen Lins of Columbus, Wis., and Mrs. Paul Greene of Green Bay; six sons, Leonard of Rt.1, Denmark, Orman of Batavia, Ill., Cornelius of St. Nazianz, John of Madison, Joseph of Manitowoc and Raymond Berres of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs Rose Thering of Spring Green, Wis., and Mrs. Anna Etten of Boyd, Wis.; a brother, Jack Ederer of Plain, Wis., 43 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 24, 1971
FLORENCE BIEL Mrs. Alois Biel, 53, of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, died Saturday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Tisch Mills. Mrs. Biel, nee Florence Eucke, was born Feb. 15, 1919, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late John and Martha Heldt Eucke. She was married Oct. 27, 1937, to Alois Biel at Two Rivers. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Stupecky, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Walter Engelbrecht and Mrs. Roland Martin, of Two Rivers; three brothers, Ralph Benthien and Thomas Eucke, of Manitowoc and Robert Eucke, of California, and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 19, 1972
IRMA BIEL Funeral card: In Memory Of MRS IRMA BIEL Born in Mishicot, Wisconsin March 28, 1911 Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin December 6, 1974 Services 1:30 P. M. Monday, December 9, 1974 St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rev. Edward Stelter, Officiating Place of Interment National Cemetery Tisch Mills, Wisconsin KLEIN & STANGEL, INC. Two Rivers, Wisconsin
CHRISTINE BLAHA From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1907: Mrs. Ignatz Blaha died in Two Creeks on Tuesday morning. Further details are not yet known.
FRANZ BLAHA From Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1903: Death Mon. in Two Creeks of 80-yr. old Franz Blaha, Sr., one of the first settlers of that town, of old age debility. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and 2 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday in Tisch Mills.
JAMES J. BLAHA James J. Blaha, age 69, of 5204 Two Creeks Road, Two Rivers, entered into eternal rest on Thursday evening, Jan. 31, 2008, at the Aurora Medical Center of Two Rivers, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on July 19, 1938, in Two Creeks to the late Victor and Mary (Jisa) Blaha and has been a lifelong Two Creeks resident. He was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers, graduating with the class of 1956. He married the former Lynn Gasche on May 19, 1962, in Pilson. Jim owned and operated the family farm in the town of Two Creeks for many years and later worked for the Crescent Woolen Mills of Two Rivers for 10 years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the BVM Catholic Church, Tisch Mills Site, where he belonged to the Holy Name Society and the Men's Choir. He was also a member of the Mishciot-Tisch Mills Knights of Columbus Council 4807, the Pleasant View Gun Club and served in the U.S. National Guard. He enjoyed playing cards, especially sheepshead, fishing, hunting deer and antelope and taking many hunting trips to Wyoming for more than a 41-year period. (Survivors omitted for privacy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister: Marian Selner; one brother: Gordon Blaha; his brothers- in-law: Tom Clinton and John Shedivy; and by his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Jacob and Mildred Gasche Thibaudeau. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home in Mishicot. There will be a 7 p.m. parish wake service, led by Deacon Bob Pribek on Monday evening at the funeral home. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church-Tisch Mills Site. There will be a 10:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary on Tuesday morning at the church, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Dennis Drury officiating. Burial will be held in the parish cemetery. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 2, 2008
ANTON BOURIL ANTON BOURIL DIES THURSDAY Brother of Former Alderman To Be Buried Sunday Anton Bouril, 75, brother of former Alderman Charles Bouril of this city, died Thursday night at the farm home in the town of Gibson where he had been living a retired life. He had been in failing health for the past three months. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the home in Gibson with interment in the Tisch Mills cemetery. Mr. Bouril was born in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county, in 1859 and spent most of his life there. He was married there 49 years ago to Mary Jansky and they took up their home on a farm in the town. Seventeen years ago Mr. Bouril retired and moved to the town of Gibson with his wife. Survivors are his widow, five daughters, Mrs. Leonard Pfeffer, (next line unreadable), Alene, Idaho; Mrs. Frank Jaklin, Franklin; Mrs. Frank Schauer, Mishicot; Mrs. E.G. Coates, South Bend, Ind.; three sons, James of South Elgin, Ill.; Joseph of Carlton and Charles of this city; two brothers, Charles Bouril of this city and James of Virginia, Minn.; and three sisters, Mrs. Charles Barta of Ashland, Mrs. Joseph Thor, Denmark, and Mrs. Wenzel Krema of Casco. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home tonight and will be taken to the homestead in the town of Gibson Saturday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 4, 1934 P. 2
FRANCIS BOURIL Frances Bouril, aged 24 years and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Bouril, Tisch Mills, died Sunday after a siege of pneumonia at a hospital in Champaine, Ill. The funeral took place at Tisch Mills yesterday, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bouril and other from here attending. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 01, 1918, Page 3
MARY BOURIL Mrs. Mary Bouril, 69, a lifelong resident of Kewaunee county, died Wednesday noon at the home of her son, Joseph, Kewaunee route 3, in the Town of Carlton, after an illness of two weeks. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home tonight and will be removed to the homestead farm in Carlton Friday morning. Funeral services will be conducted there by the Rev. Frank Junek of Melnik. Mrs. Bouril, whose maiden name was Mary Jansky, was born July 2, 1867 in Kewaunee county. Fifty-two years ago she was married to Anton Bouril who died three years ago. The survivors are five daughters, Mrs. John Hruska of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho; Mrs. Frank Jaklin, Mishicot; Mrs. E.G. Coates, South Bend, Ind.; and Mrs. Leonard Pfeffer, Manitowoc; three sons, James of South Elgin, Ill., Joseph of Carlton and Charles of Manitowoc; one brother, Charles Jansky of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. George Petrick, Shoto; Mrs. Andrew Gabriel, Rice Lake, Wis., and Mrs. John Urban, Carlton; 20 grandchildren and 2 great-grand- children. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 17, 1937 P. 2
PETER J. BROUCHOUD Peter J. Brouchoud, 72, of 1814 22nd St., Two Rivers, retired Hamilton Mfg. Co. employee, died Thursday afternoon at Manitowoc County Hospital. Mr. Brouchoud was born June 9, 1890, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Camille and Mary Couchenet Brouchoud. He married the former Emma Hrdina [sic] nearly 50 years ago. She died in 1936. He married the former Mrs. Martha Fenske Homeyer Oct. 19, 1940, at Kewaunee. He lived at Two Rivers from 1917 to 1930 when he returned to the Town of Gibson to operate a farm. He returned to Two Rivers in 1939 and worked at Hamilton Mfg. Co until his retirement in 1955. He was a member of the Hamilton Goodfellowship Club. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Marcelle of Two Rivers; three sons, Raymond and Daniel of Two Rivers and Earl of Larrabee; a step- daughter, Mrs. Harvey Luckow of Sheboygan; three stepsons, Alfred, Norman and Harold Homeyer of Sturgeon Bay; a sister, Miss Ann Brouchoud of Two Rivers; a brother, Pascal of Mishicot and 15 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 4, 1963 ********* (09 Jun 1890/Jan 1963/SSDI)
KATHERINE BURESH Mrs. Katherine Buresh, 84, formerly of 857A N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday 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 St. Mary Church Cemetery, Tisch Mills. Mrs. Buresh, nee Katherine Sloup, was born July 6, 1887, in Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Mathew and Mary Mack Sloup. She was married to John Buresh Aug. 31, 1909, at Ashland. Following marriage the couple settled in Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1925. Survivors include a son, Frank of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Adolph (Elizabeth) Kempka of Zephyrihills, Fla., and Mrs. Lambert (Lillian) Kempka and Miss Mary J. Buresh of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Edward Swanda of Milwaukee, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A son, a daughter, a brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a Wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 1, 1971
WENZEL CHERMAK From Der Nord Westen, 13 Apr. 1899: 4th Death in Tisch Mills on Tues.(4 April) last week of 29-yr. old Wenzel Cermak(sic) of a stroke. He leaves his widow and two children. Burial took place last Thurs.
ALBERT CIHA FARMER DIES AT HIS HOME Albert Ciha, Tisch Mills, Was 73 Years Old Albert Ciha, 73, retired farmer who made his home in the village of Tisch Mills for the past 15 years, died this morning at the home. Death was due to hardening of the arteries. Mr. Ciha had been in failing health for several months. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the Konop funeral home and at 10 a.m. from the St. Mary's Catholic church. The deceased was born in Franklin, Kewuanee county, in 1862. He took up farming and after his marriage to Miss Mary Parma purchased a farm in Franklin which he operated until 15 years ago. He and his wife moved to Tisch Mills to reside. Survivors are his widow; four daughters, Mrs. Simon Pelnar, West Allis, Wis., Mrs. Adolph R???, Gibson, Mrs. A.D. Wells, Washington, D.C., Mrs. Joseph Shebesta, Two Rivers; six sons, Wenzel, Edward, Frank and Albert, Two Rivers, Louis, city, Joseph, Tisch Mills, a half brother, Joseph H????, Franklin, Kewaunee county ; ?? grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 10, 1935 P. 8
MARY CIHA Mrs. Mary Ciha, 88, longtime resident of the Tisch Mills area and who for the past six years resided at St. Mary Home at Manitowoc, died late Wednesday afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for a short period. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Mrs. Ciha, nee Mary Parma, was born in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, on Nov. 11, 1867, a daughter of the late Matt and Barbara Parma. She was married to Albert Ciha in October of 1883 at Tisch Mills. The family resided on a farm near Tisch Mills for 33 years. In 1920 the couple retired to a home in the village. Mr. Ciha preceded her in death on May 3, 1935. Mrs. Ciha was a member of the Altar Society of St. Mary Church for many years. Surviving Mrs. Ciha are four daughters, Mrs. Emma Ells of Lake Worth, Fla., Mrs. Lydia Reich of the Town of Gibson, Mrs. Joseph Shebesta of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Anna Daddato of Milwaukee; six sons, Wenzel, Frank, Albert, and Edward Ciha of Two Rivers and Louis of Manitowoc and Joseph Ciha of Green Bay; a sister, Mrs. Emma Dolezal of Tisch Mills; 32 grandchildren; 50 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 19, 1956 P. 29
WENCEL CIHA Wenzel Ciha Dies At Bolt Wenzel Ciha, an old resident of this place, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Senka, Thursday morning. Mr. Ciha was born in this country 67 years ago and spent all his life in this county. His wife preceded him in death ten years ago and since then he turned over his farm to his daughter and moved to Norman, where he lived in retirement. Some time ago he came for a visit with his daughter, and there death occurred unexpectedly. Deceased is survived by two children Mrs. Joseph Senka on the old homestead and a son, John who lives in Norman. The funeral was held Saturday morning from the late home and burial at the Tisch Mills public cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 15, 1927 P. 7
MARY CIRMON Miss Mary Cirmon, 83, formerly of 2128-34th St., Two Rivers, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, for several years, died early Tuesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where she had been a patient since December. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending word from a sister in California. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is in charge. Miss Cirmon was born in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, Aug. 12, 1887, a daughter of the late John and Catherine Pelnar Cirmon. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Francis Duvall of La Crescenta, Calif. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 16, 1971
DENISE A. COPPERSMITH Denise Ann Coppersmith, 3, of 424 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and a Mass of the Angels will be at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Daniel Gilsdorf will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. The child was born Dec. 29, 1966, at Green Bay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Coppersmith. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, after 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 19, 1970
ANNA DERENNE Mrs. Victor Derenne, 72, who made her home with her son, Ervin, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Leonard Woelfel officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Derenne, nee Anna Van Den Avond, was born May 20, 1898, at Green Bay, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Vincent Van Den Avond. She was married May 10, 1921, to Victor Derenne at Duvall, Wis. The couple farmed at rural Mishicot since 1950. Her husband preceded her in death in 1963. Survivors include a daughter, two sons, five brothers, Henry, Raymond, Alvin, Bernard, and Reuben Van Den Avond, of Green Bay; a sister, Mrs. Alice Ullman, of Green Bay; 15 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 9, 1971
NELLIE DOLEZAL In ill health for the past six years, Mrs. Wenzel Dolezal, 77, died late Saturday afternoon at her farm home near Tisch Mills. The body is lying in state at the Konop funeral home in Tisch Mills, where brief rites will be held at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, followed by a requiem mass at St. Mary's Catholic church in the village. The Rev. John Rous will officiate, and burial will be made in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Dolezal was born in Bohemia in 1868, and came to this country when a young woman. She was married to Mr. Dolezal in Kewaunee in 1901. He survives with a son, Louis, at home. The rosary will be recited for the deceased at 8 o'clock this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 17, 1945 P. 2
MARY O. DWORAK (d. 2007) Mary Olive Dworak, age 85, of Kewaunee, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, at the Kewaunee Care Center. She was born Nov. 27, 1921 in Two Rivers. Olive married John Dworak on June 17, 1961 and he preceded her in death April 11, 1990. She was a very active member of St. Mary's Church at Tisch Mills, now St. Isadore the Farmer Parish, serving as a lector and member of the Rosary Society. She enjoyed visiting shut-ins, friends, and baking cookies for them and her family. A big part of her life was going out dancing. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by two step-daughters: Lida Hanson and Judy Dworak; one sister and brother-in-law: Eleanor and Dan Buretta; a brother and sister-in-law: Mark and Julia Mosey; and a special friend: Harold Sprang. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT), at Buchanan Funeral Home, 1425 Ellis St., Kewaunee. A parish wake service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Visitation continues after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007 at St. Isadore the Farmer Church at Tisch Mills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. with Father Joseph Coopmans officiating. Burial will be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 6, 2007
JOE FICTUM TISCH MILLS NEWS: On Saturday last the late Joseph Fictum of Stangelville was buried in the St. Mary’s cemetery. Rev. Cipin officiated. Mr. Fictum was a native of Bohemia who came to this country and settled on a farm near Stangelville about 65 years ago. He is survived by many relatives and friends who mourn his death. The deceased died Thursday morning and was 94 years old. He died of old age. ******** STANGELVILLE NEWS: Another one of Franklin’s pioneers is dead. Jos. Fictum died at the home of his son, Wenzel, last Thursday after an illness of about a month’s duration. He was 95 years of age. Up to the time of his illness he was hale and hearty and took long walks every day. He is survived by three sons, Wenzel, John and Stephen and one daughter, Mrs. Valenta, all residing in the town of Franklin. Also thirty grandchildren, forty four great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. The funeral was held Satuday from St. Mary’s Catholic church at Tisch Mills with interment in the adjoining cemetery. May his soul rest in peace. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, October 01, 1915, Page 5
ALVINA FIERST Mrs. Alvina Fiers(sic), 56, of Tisch Mills, died Thursday morning at Madison General Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, with her brother, the Rev. Frank Smetena, officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Fiers was born Feb. 20, 1904, at West Kewaunee. She was a resident of Tisch Mills for 25 years. Survivors include the mother, Mrs. Antonia Cyca of Prairie du Chien; a son; three daughters; three brothers, Sylvester of West Kewaunee, Michael of Rio Creek and Father Smetena of Eureka, Mo.; and a sister, Mrs. Henry Mueller. Friends may call at Buchanan Funeral Home, Kewaunee, after noon Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 15, 1960 P. 7
LAWRENCE FINNEL Lawrence Finnel, 23, of Tisch Mills, died Saturday morning at a Green Bay hosptal following injuries suffered as the result of an industrial accident Friday morning at Forest Junction. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Leonard Woelfel officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Finnel was born June 22, 1949, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of Bernard and Lillian Lodel Finnel. He was graduated from Denmark High School with the Class of 1967. He was also a graduate of LaCrosse State Teachers College with the Class of 1971. He was employed with Kelvinator Commercial Products Inc., Manitowoc, until three months ago. He since had been employed with the Keller Construction Co., Kaukauna. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Manitowoc Herald Times, December 4, 1972
JOSEPH FORST (d. 1915) After an illness of about two years' duration Joseph Forrest passed away at his home here Thursday evening. Mr. Forrest was a victim of tuberculosis and his demise was not unexpected by his many friends. They lose a worthy friend and neighbor. Mr. Forrest was 32 years of age and is survived by his wife and four small children, besides other relatives. For the past five years he made his home here and up to two years ago was a prominent cattle buyer in this section. The funeral was held Saturday from the Catholic church at Tisch Mills. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, September 03, 1915, Page 4 ******** Joseph Forst, a former Tisch Mills man, died at Denmark and was buried at Tisch Mills. He was 38 years of age and was engaged in the meat market business at Denmark. He is survived by a widow and four children. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 04, 1915, Page 3
FRANK FRISH Miss T. Ledmuhradsky has returned to Milwaukee after attending the funeral of her cousin, the late Frank Frisch (sic). Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 4, 1916 P.3
EMMA FRONK Death called another of Manitowoc county’s residents in the person of Mrs. Wenzel Fronk who passed away at the St. Vincent hospital at Green Bay Friday, following an illness of about three months duration. The deceased was taken home for burial. The funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o’clock from St. Mary’s Catholic church, Rev. Cipin officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased was about fifty one years old. All of the children were present and with the sorrowing husband and father are left to survive her. They are Joseph of Reedsville; Louis of Minnesota; Frank of Two Rivers; William and Emil also of Two Rivers; Mrs. J. Schmertzer of Minnesota and Mary, Edward and H? who are at home. Our hearts go out in sympathy to the immediate family and relatives. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 20, 1917, Page 4
FRANK FRONK (d. 1939) Frank Fronk, 72, retired farmer of Franklin, Kewaunee county, died Monday at the farm home, three miles northwest of Tisch Mills. Death was due to pneumonia. He had been ill only a few days. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the home and at 10 o'clock from the St. Mary's Catholic church in Tisch Mills. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Fronk was born in Franklin in 1867 and spent his entire life farming. He retired 10 years ago when the farm was taken over by his son, Daniel. Survivors are his widow, the formmer Annie Kaiser; two daughters, Mrs. Wencil Lukes and Mrs. George Frank, both of Franklin; two sons, William and Daniel, both of Franklin; two brothers, Joseph of Two Rivers, John of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Shimek of Chippewa Falls, Mrs. Barbara Shebesta of Denmark; and 10 grandchildren. The body is at the Fronk home. The rosary will be recited at the home this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 17, 1939 P.2
JERRY W. FRONK Jerry W. Fronk, age 53, of 520 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died on Wednesday evening, Dec. 12, 2007, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Jerry was born on June 6, 1954, in Two Rivers, son of Bernard and Elizabeth (Reidy) Fronk. He was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, class of 1972. Jerry continued his education at Lakeshore Technical Institute for electronics, and then graduated from North West Technical College, Green Bay, as an auto mechanic, with high honors. He was employed at Federal Mogul, and most recently at Manitowoc Machine, Manitowoc. He was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Jerry enjoyed hunting with his dad, friends and their beagles, and was an avid Packers fan. He had an interest in photography, model trains, and a natural talent for car repair. Jerry had a gentle spirit. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Tisch Mills. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers, on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, from 9 to 10:15 a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the Fronk family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Barylak and the Oncology staff at Aurora Medical Center, as well as the staff at Hamilton Home for the care, love and support they extended to Jerry. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 14, 2007
JACOB HALLADA From Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1904: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 13 De.) Jacob Hallada was found dead in bed Fri. morning last week from a heart attack. Mr. Hallada, despite being 53, was still quite healthy and performed a great deal of work in the house and yard. In addition to his wife, he leaves several grown children. The well-attended funeral was held Mon. in the cemetery at Tisch Mills.
EMMA HODEK Mrs. Emma Hodek, 76, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died early Wednesday morning at the home of a son, Ben, with whom she had been residing since the death of her husband in 1939. She had been in failing health for the past three years. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. Mrs. Hodek, nee Emma Shebesta, was born April 27, 1884, in the Town of Mishicot, daughter of the late Matt and Mary Fogeltanz Shebesta. She was married at Tisch Mills in 1905 to Martin Hodek, who died 21 years ago. Besides her son she leaves a sister, Mrs. Walter Schmeichel, of Two Rivers and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 11, 1960, page 21
JOS. HOLETZ TISCH MILLS NEWS: Joseph Holetz gave a very interesting talk about the civil war and some of his anecdotes in its connection. Mr. Holetz is an old civil war veteran, having fought through the whole four years under Sherman and Sheridan. Mr. Holetz described the conditions of the people in the south and the treatment which the union men received. He also told about various battles in which he fought. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 02, 1915, Page 4 (Note: It appears there is an error in his death date)
JEANETTE HOLLY Jeanette Holly, 15-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Holly of Tisch Mills, died Saturday in St. Joseph's hospital, Milwaukee. She submitted to an operation earlier in the week. Funeral services this afternoon at the Konop funeral home in Tisch Mills took place on Miss Holly's 16th birthday. The Rev. L.A. Spooner of Kewaunee officiated and burial was in the Tisch Mills cemtery. The pallbearers were James and Robert Kolarik, Donald and Chester Gruenke, Orland Olson and Howard Tess. Miss Holly was born in Tisch Mills in 1928 and was graduated from the elementary school in June. She planned to enter Kewaunee high school this week. Survivors are the parents; brother (private); grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Dvorney of Maribel and Mrs. Mary Holly of Tisch Mills. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, September 5, 1944 P. 2
JOSEPH HOLLY STANGELVILLE The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Holly died last Saturday, a week ago, and was buried Sunday at Tisch Mills. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 03, 1915, Page 3
ANNA (STANGEL) HONZIK Mrs. Wenzel Honzik, 67, of Rt. 1,- Mishicot, died Wednesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Ronald Feller will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Honzik, nee Anna Stangel, was born May 1, 1900, in the Town of Mishicot, daughter of the late Wenzel and Anna Sklenars Stangel. She was married to Wenzel Honzik June 29, 1926, .at Tisch Mills. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Mary Church. Survivors include her husband, two daughters, two sons, and 13 grandchildren. A brother and sister preceded her in death. Friends may call. at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 12, 1967 Page 20 *********** Honzik Funeral Mrs. Wenzel Honzik, 67, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, who died Wednesday, were at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Revs. Donald Feller and Rudolph Kerch officiating. Burial was in the church Cemetery. Pallbearers were from the following families: Hodek, Nehring, Melnarik, Hlinak, Kloida and Kunz. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 17, 1967 Page 22
WENZEL J. HONZIK Wenzel J. Honzik, 76, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, a former assessor of the Town of Gibson, died Tuesday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Leonard Woelfel officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Honzik was born Sept. 5, 1895, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Wenzel and Magdeline Eckardt Honzik. Engaged in farming his entire life, he married Anna Stangel at St. Mary Church June 29, 1926. She died in 1967. He served for four years as assessor of the Town of Gibson, and was a member of St. Mary Holy Name Society. Survivors include two daughters, two sons, a brother, George of Manitowoc and 14 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 20, 1971
VACLAV HULETZ From Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1900: Farmer Wenzel Hulit, who resides near Tisch Mills, visited Two Rivers Sat., and on the way home, as he was approaching the Two Rivers Cemetery, he fell from his wagon and suffered fatal injuries. The horse waited alongside the unconscious man. When he was eventually found he was taken to the residence of a Two Rivers relative, Wenzel Schedivy, where he died without regaining consciousness.
NICK JAKLIN Nick Jaklin, 88, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Sunday evening at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Leonard Woefel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Jaklin was born Aug. 2, 1883, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of the late Nickolas and Anna Fischer Jaklin. He married Josephine Malechek Oct. 3, 1911. She preceded him in death Nov. 24, 1932. In 1934, he married Mary Koenig. He farmed in the Denmark area all his life and was active with thrashing crews and saw mill work. Mr. Jaklin was a member of St. Mary Church, Tisch Mills. Survivors include his wife, a son, Orlando, of Rt. 1, Denmark, a daughter, Miss Marcella, of Rt. 1, Denmark, a step-son, Norbert Koenig, of Rt. 1, Denmark, two brothers, Joe and Ben of Two Rivers and nine step-grandchildren. A sister and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where a Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 4, 1971 ******** Funeral services for Nick Jaklin, 88, of Rt. 1, Denmark, who died Sunday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Among survivors are a step-son, Norbert Koening, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Edward (Delories) Kobes, of Rt. 1, Denmark. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 5, 1971
ANNA JANDA (d. 1921) A pall hangs over the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Janda. The angel of Death made a visitation at the home on Thursday evening and took from the family the oldest daughter, Anne, who had been ailing in health for some time. Anne had suffered from an attack of grippe some months ago from which she never fully recovered. Other complications set in and in spite of the attention and care given her by the parents, the daughter passed away. Being in her sixteenth year and just entering the state of womanhood, Anne, with ample and pleasing manners had won the admiration of the people in the community and was especially popular with the younger set of girls. Funeral services were held from St. Mary's Catholic church on Friday morning at ten o'clock, the Rev. Father Shimek officiating. Those who survive her are her parents, three brothers, Edward and Daniel of Manitowoc and Lottie at home; and three sisters, Mayme, Helen and Rose. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, December 10, 1921 P.4
ANNA JANDA (d. 1960) Mrs. Anna Janda, 80, of Tisch Mills, died Wednesday night at Rockwood Nursing Home, Dykesville, where she had been a patient for some time. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. Mrs. Janda, nee Anna Wranovsky, was born in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, May 30, 1880, daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Nuhlicek Wranovsky. She was married at Tisch Mills Sept. 4, 1899, to Wenzel Janda. The couple settled on a farm just outside Tisch Mills and in 1948 retired to the village. Mr. Janda died Aug. 5, 1958. Mrs. Janda was a member of the Holy Rosary Society of St. Mary Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. May Valentino of Gilroy, Calif., two sons, Edward of Wilsonville, Calif., and Daniel of Milwaukee; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited by the family at 8 p.m. and by the Holy Rosary Society at 8:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 16, 1960 page 21
LAUDY JANDA Funeral services for Laudy Janda, 45, town of Mishicot farmer who was killed when his car was struck by a Chicago & North Western train at the Rockwood crossing Saturday morning will be held at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning at St. Mary Catholic Church at Tisch Mills, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Internment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Laudy Janda was born on the homestead farm upon which he resided in 1905, a son of Wenzel and Ann Wranovsky Janda. He lived on the farm his entire life. Surviving are his widow, the former Rose Fronk, his parents, who reside in Tisch Mills, a daughter and two sons, all at home, a sister, and two brothers. Friends may view the body at the farm home Monday evening, having been removed Monday afternoon from Klein & Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers. The rosary will be recited at the home at 8 o’clock Monday night. Mr. Janda was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Mary church for many years. Herald Times Reporter December 9, 1950 sent in by researcher/see contributors page
EDWARD JANSKY Edward Jansky, 80, of Tisch Mills, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Leonard Woelfel will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Jansky was born Jan. 9, 1892, at Tisch Mills, son of the late Joseph and Mary Stangel Jansky. He married Clara Shimek Nov. 3, 1915, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Norman. He was a lifetime area farmer. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Norbert, and Vernon, of Manitowoc and Eugene, of Mishicot; four brothers, Emil, of Chicago, Otto, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Louis, of Colorado and Victor, of Manitowoc; ten grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday, where memorial services will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 14, 1972
MARY JANSKY Mrs. Mary Jansky, 78, widow of Joseph Jansky of Tisch Mills, died at the home of her son, Edward, Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be held from the Edward Jansky home in Tisch Mills Tuesday at 9:30 am and at 10 o’clock from the St. Mary’s Catholic church. The rosary will be recited at the home tonight. Mrs. Jansky, nee Mary Stangel, was born in Tisch Mills January 1, 1865, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Holub Stangel. She married Joseph Jansky more than 60 years ago. He died 13 years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. John Kaiser of the town of Mishicot; six sons, Frank of Manitowoc, Emil of Chicago, Louis of Rockwood, Edward of Tisch Mills, Otto of Pittsburgh and Victory of Manitowoc; two stepsons, Joseph Jansky of Tisch Mills and Peter Jansky of Norma; a sister Mrs. Charles Schleis of Two Rivers, and a brother John Stangel of Manitowoc. Also surviving are 27 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Mrs. Jansky was a member of St. Mary’s congregation at Tisch Mills and the Holy Rosary Society. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, April 26, 1943
VACLAV JITERSKY From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1905: Death in Town Franklin recently of 71-yr. old Wenzel Ekersky (sic), an old settler in that town. He leaves a widow and 4 children. (Note: I think this is Vaclav Jitersky (alternate spelling of Etersky)
DOROTHY H. JOHANEK Dorothy H. Johanek, age 71, a resident of Tisch Mills, died Thursday, May 13, 1999, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am. on Monday. May 17, 1999, at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, with the Rev. Gerald B. Kernpen, O. Praem officiating with burial in the church cemetery. Dorothy was born July 3, 1927, in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Frank and Florence Valenta Roidt. She has been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Kewaunee High School and married Eugene Johanek, June 21, 1947, at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. She was a member of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, where she taught C.C.D. She was a member of the Rosary Society of the church, and assisted in making the church bulletins for many years. She enjoy crocheting and making afghans and crafts. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, 1999, and after 9 a.m. on Monday, at the church before the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, May 14, 1999
EUGENE J. JOHANEK Eugene J. Johanek, age 77, a resident of Tisch Mills, died Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon Friday, May 4, 2001 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, with the Reverend Joseph Praem, officiating. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by the Carlton American Legion Post #538. Eugene was born March 30, 1924 in Kewaunee County to the late Jacob and Emily Pilzak Johanek and has been a lifelong area resident. He married the former Dorothy Roidt, June 21, 1947 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills. She preceded him in death on May 13, 1999. He served in the United States Army during WWII in Japan and the Philippines. Mr. Johanek was employed by the Hamilton Manufacturing Company for over 40 years. He played for several bands, including the Joe Karmen Band, Bill Siebold Band, the Two Creeks Farm Hands, and the Mark Jirkovec Band. He was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, the Czechs of Norman and the Carlton American Legion Post #538. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Relatives and friends may call after 10 a.m. on Friday at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, until the time of service at 12 noon. There will be an 11 a.m. Memorial Service conducted by the Carlton American Legion Post #538 at the church. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. The Lambert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Johanek Family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 3, 2001
EDWARD A. KAKES, SR. Mr. Edward A. Kakes Sr., age 101, of 15735 Saxonburg Road, Mishicot, died on Wednesday evening, Feb. 13, 2008, at the Hamilton Memorial Home in Two Rivers. He was born on Oct. 26, 1906, in Mishicot, son of the late Thomas and Anna (Dushek) Kakes Sr., and has been a life-long area resident. He attended the Mishicot schools. Edward married the former Loretta Wollenberg on Nov. 22, 1939, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in De Pere. She preceded him in death on Dec. 19, 1988. He and his wife farmed their entire working lives in the town of Mishicot. He was also employed at Eggers Industries. In 1924, he helped build the homestead barn. He loved music, and in 1935, he started a three-piece band with his brother, Dan. They played for many weddings. Every Christmas, he would cut Christmas trees, and sell them to his many customers. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) In addition to his parents and his wife, he was also preceded in death by a son: Eugene on Aug. 25, 1992; seven brothers and four sisters-in-law: Thomas and Dorthy Kakes; John and Evelyn Kakes; William and Helen Kakes; Daniel and Grace Kakes; and Emil; Ben, and Matthew Kakes; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Rose and Peter Steinberg Sr. and Ann and Walter Fakundiny. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the BVM Catholic Church, Tisch Mills Site, with the Reverend Dennis Drury officiating, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call after 10 a.m. on Saturday, at the church until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. A memorial fund has been established in his name. The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Kakes family with funeral arrangements. The Kakes family would like to extend a very special thank you to the entire staff of the Hamilton Memorial Home in Two Rivers for their special care and concerns shown to Edward and our family during his residence there. Your kindness will always be remembered. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 15, 2008
ELIZABETH KARMAN Mrs. Elizabeth Karman, 80, a native of the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Jergenson, Rt. 3, Kewaunee, early Friday, following a brief illness. Since the death of her husband she had resided with a son in Milwaukee and the daughter. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Mrs. Karman, nee Elizabeth Parma, was born in the town of Carlton in 1873, a daughter of the late Matt and Barbara Legner Parma. She was married to Wenzel Karman at Tisch Mills, who died in 1940. Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Jergenson, four sons, Gerald, Milwaukee; George, Houston, Texas; Edward, Oneida, Wis., and Otto Karman, Two Rivers, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Doleysh, Green Bay, and Mrs. Mary Ciha, Manitowoc. There are six grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from Sunday afternoon until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 31, 1953 P. 17 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Karman, 80, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Jergenson, Rt. 3, Kewaunee, early Friday, will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Burial will be in St. Mary Church Cemetery, Tisch Mills. She was married at Tisch Mills in 1890 to Wenzel Karman, who died in 1940. It was erroneously reported that one of the two surviving sisters was Mrs. Emma Doleysh of Green Bay. It should have been Mrs. Emma Doleza. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m., Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 1, 1953 P. 15
ADAM KLIMESH Adam Klimesh, 63, of Kellnersville, a retired Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County farmer, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home late Sunday night. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, the Rev. Charles Frenden officiating. Burial will be in Tisch Mills Public Cemetery. Mr. Klimesh was born Aug. 3, 1906, in Kewaunee County, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Janda Klimesh. He married the former Alice Swoboda at Marinette Oct. 3, 1929, after which the couple became engaged in farming in the Town of Carlton. In 1961 they retired from farming and in 1966 moved to the village of Kellnersville. His wife preceded him in death Sept. 6, 1969. Survivors include a daughter, three sons, and 11 grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 18, 1970
CLARENCE C. KLOIDA DEATH CLAIMS 7 YEAR OLD BOY LONG ILL Clarence Kloida Had Been Sufferer for Months Death came to end the sufferings of Clarence, 7 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kloida, who passed away at the family home at 632 South Eighteenth street early today. The boy had been a sufferer since last March and his condition the past ten days had grown rapidly worse until death came to release him today. The funeral will be held Thursday at 10 o’clock and the body will be taken to Tisch Mills for burial. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 20, 1915, Page 4 ********* TISCH MILLS The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kloida of Manitowoc was brought to the St. Mary’s cemetery for burial Thursday, Rev. Cipin officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 28, 1915, Page 4
DONALD KOBES Denmark Boy County's 2nd Traffic Death Two Rivers - Injuries received in a single car crash about one mile northwest of this city on Highway 147 Monday afternoon proved fatal early Wednesday morning to 16-year old Donald Kobes of Rt. 1 Denmark. The death of the Denmark youth and that of a Shorewood man, who also died as the result of injuries suffered in an accident, raised the state highway toll for the year to 177 - 52 ahead of last year's all-time record pace. Internal Injuries The Kobes boy died of internal injuries at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He was the second person to die in a traffic accident in Manitowoc County so far this year. The county toll was also two deaths at this time in 1967. Manitowoc County Police said the Kobes boy was riding in a 1959 model vehicle driven by his brother, same address, which failed to negotiate a curve and struck a tree off Highway 147. His brother escaped with minor injuries and was treated as an outpatient at the hospital. The accident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Police listed the car as a total wreck. Died on Birthday The Kobes boy was born March 13, 1952, and died on his 16th birthday. He was the son of Edward and Delores Koenig Kobes and was a native of Zander, Town of Gibson. He attended the Zander district school and was a sophomore at Mishicot Community High School. He was a member of St. Mary parish at Tisch Mills. Besides his parents, he leaves a sister, and two brothers. The maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nicholas Jaklin, of Rt. 1 Denmark, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kobes, of Kewaunee. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 13, 1968 Page 1
NORBERT F. KOENIG Norbert F. Koenig, age 84, of 719 Columbus St., Two Rivers, and a former Tisch Mills resident, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, morning March 26, 2008, at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Norbert was born in 1924 in Black Creek, town of Montpelier, to the late Frank and Mary (Duckart) Koenig. With his father being a cheesemaker, his family moved a lot. He served in the U.S. Army in War World II from 1944 to 1946. After the service he purchased a farm in the Two Creeks area. On Sept. 27, 1950, he married the love of his life, the former Florence Kulhanek of Pilsen, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in 2007 with their family. In addition to farming, he also worked for the Mirro Corporation for more than 27 years, retiring in 1989. In 2002, they sold their farm and moved to Two Rivers. Norbert was a member of St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. He enjoyed polka music, traveling, sheepshead, hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He will especially be missed for his great sense of humor. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister: Dolores Kobes; his stepfather: Nick Jaklin; a stepbrother: Orlando Jaklin; two sister-in-law and one brother-in-law: Evelyn Kulhanek and Mary (Wilfred) Wiese; his nephews: Donald Kobes; Daniel Wiese; Paul Wiese; and James (Jane) Kulhanek; and a godchild: Gary Kulhanek. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the BVM Catholic Church in Tisch Mills, with the Rev. Dennis Drury officiating, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. The American Legion Carlton Post #538 will accord graveside military rites. Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the church until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Koenig family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 27, 2008
JOSEF V. KOHNLE Funeral services for Josef Kohnle, 59, Tisch Mills miller who died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home in the village Friday morning, were at 9 a.m. Monday at the Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. (Pallbearers omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 22, 1960, page 13
JOSEPH T. KONOP Final tribute was paid to the late Joseph T. Konop, 49, prominent Tisch Mills business man and bank director at St. Mary's church in Tisch Mills Monday morning. The Rev. Hodek officiated. Burial was at the church cemetery. Members of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary's church and the Z.C.B.J. Bohemian lodge of which the late Mr. Konop was an active worker, marched in the funeral procession, while old band mates of Mr. Konop rendered a number of selections at the church and at the home. Active pall-bearers were Edward Koutnik, Edward Stangel, Joseph Schleis, Peter Nuhlicek, and Benj. Stangel, all of Tisch Mills and Joseph Nijameier of Two Rivers. The latter two representd the Holy Name Society and the Z.C.B.J. lodge, respectively. Honorary pall-bears, all directors of the Tisch Mills State Bank, were Chas. Peterson and Anton Chermak of Manitowoc, Ben Urbanek, Two Creeks, T.W. Knudson, Bold, Adolph Dvorak, Rudolph Stangel, Anton L. Olsen and Joseph Mach, all of Tisch Mills. Out of town attendants at the funeral were Matt Soucoup, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Soukup, Mr. and Mrs. George Soucoup of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schulist and family, Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Hawoer and Miss Clara Fencl, all of Milwaukee, Joseph Fencl, Manitowoc, besides a large number of relatives from the vicinity of Kewaunee, Stangelville and Tisch Mills Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 30, 1931 P. 8
JOHN KOPETSKY Manitowoc Herald Times, March 30, 1946 issue John Kopetsky, 68, of route 1, Two Rivers, died early today at the farm home in Two Creeks. He had been seriously ill for only a week. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic church in Tisch Mills at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery there. The body is at the Klein & Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers, and may be viewed there from 7 o'clock this evening. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Monday evening. Born on his parents' farm in the town of Two Creeks in 1878, the deceased was the son of John and Anna Mancel Kopetsky. Following his schooling in the town he assisted his father on the farm until 21 years of age when he went to Minnesota, remaining five years. While in Minnesota he married Mathilda Srnsky of Tabor, Minn at East Grand Forks in 1903. The couple remained there until 1905 when they returned to Mr. Kopetsky's former home in Two Creeks. They have remained to operate the farm there ever since. Mr. Kopetsky was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Mary's church, Tisch Mills. Surviving are the wife, fours sons, Frank and Stanley of Two Rivers, Wenzel and Leo both of route 1, Two Rivers; one daughter, Mrs. Norbert Kimmes of Two Rivers. There are 12 grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Wenzel Kopetsky of Two Rivers and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Vaclavik of Two Rivers and Mrs. Fred Hincheck of Mavie, Minn. (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page
MATHILDA KOPETSKY Mrs. Mathilda Kopetsky, 93, of Rt 2, Mishicot, died Sunday evening at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Joseph P. Lutheran will officiate with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery. Mrs. Kopetsky was born March 13, 1883, in the Town of Bohemia, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Srnsky. She was married to John Kopetsky in 1903 at East Grand Forks, Minn. They farmed in the town of Two Creeks until Mr. Kopetsky died in 1946. She was a member of the Rosary Society at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Stanley of Two Rivers and Leo of Rt 2, Mishicot, a brother, Rudolph of Minnesota, a sister, Mrs. Emma Stangel of Angus, Minn; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A daughter and two sons preceeded her in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Tuesday. A memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 23, 1976 issue (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)
EDWARD KOSTKA (the following sent in by family researcher/see contributors page) Edward Kostka, b.04 Sep 1902, d.06 Nov 1922/Son of Frank Joseph and Mary (Stangel) Kostka OBITUARY -The Kewaunee Enterprise, Kewaunee Wis. Dies Monday Morning at Home of His Mother at Krok Had Been Employed in Factory at Two Rivers A little over a year ago the Grim Reaper took the husband and father from the family of Mrs. Mary Kostka in West Kewaunee and left the home desolate with the wife and four sons to struggle on alone. On Monday morning at 5:30 o’clock death again entered the home and claimed Edward, the third of the family, after an illness of only one week with blood poisoning. The young man, only twenty years of age, was crippled from the same disease when a young lad and had a deformed leg. A week ago an infection started in his left arm and although everything was done to spare his young life, he died suffering the most intense pain and death was a relief to him as well as to those who had to witness his suffering. Edward Kostka was born on a farm near Tisch mills on Sept. 4, 1902 and was in his twenty-first year. He had been employed by the Aluminum Goods Company at Two Rivers off and on for about a year and until he was taken sick. His health was never of the best and with his disability, made it impossible for him to keep at work steadily. Surviving the deceased are his mother and three brothers, Frank of this city and Joseph and Daniel at home besides numerous other relatives. The funeral took place Wednesday from the late home at Krok and services were conducted at St. Mary’s Catholic church at Tisch Mills, Rev. Shimek officiating and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery there besides those of his late father. A large number of relatives and friends followed the body to its last resting place. The sympathy of the community goes out to this family in their great sorrow.
FRANK KOSTA SR. (the following was sent in by family researcher/see contributors page) Frank Joseph Kostka, Sr. b.-- Feb 1876, d.19 Jun 1921/Son of Mathias and Anna (Hruska) Kostka OBITUARY - The Kewaunee Enterprise, Kewaunee, WI., June 24, 1921 FRANK KOSKA PASSED AWAY LAST SUNDAY Succumbs After Illness of About Six Weeks WAS FORTY-FIVE YEARS OLD Funeral Services Were Held Wednesday At Tisch Mills Death claimed Frank Koska, a well known resident of West Kewaunee, at the St. Vincent hospital at Green Bay on Sunday morning. He has been a healthy man his entire life, until six weeks ago, when he overlifted himself and strained his kidneys, thus causing a poison system which caused his death. The deceased was born at Casco forty-five years ago, where he lived for about twenty years. On February 7, 1899, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Stangel at Cooperstown. For two years they made their home at Tisch Mills, from there they moved to the farm on which he lived until he was taken sick. Mr. Koska was one of the most influential citizens of the town, and enjoyed a wide acquaintance, not only in his home community, but through the western part of the county. Manifesting a deep interest in all matters which tended toward the advancement of the town, and welfare of its people. He was an honest character and respected by all. He is survived by his wife and four children, Frank, Edward, Joseph and Daniel, all living on the farm. Four sisters, Mrs. Jos. Pavlish, Mrs. Frank Hlinak and Mrs. Chas. Musil of this city, and Mrs. Tom Blahnik and Mrs. John Houdek of Casco. Two brothers Wencil of Casco, and Anton of this city. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 22, from the Tisch Mills Catholic church, and internment was in the cemetery adjoining, Rev. Shimek officiating.
MARY KOSTKA (the following was sent in by a family researcher/see contributors page) Mary (Stangel) Kostka, b.12 May 1878, d.13 Nov 1953/Daughter of Joseph W. and Anna (Aulik) Stangel/Wife of Frank Joseph Kostka, Sr. OBITUARY - Two Rivers Reporter, Two Rivers, WI., Nov. 14, 1953 KOSTKA Mrs. Mary Kostka, 75, 1621 19th St., Two Rivers, a native of Kewaunee County and a resident of Two Rivers for nearly 30 years, died at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital Friday afternoon, where she had been a patient only a few days. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Klein & Stangel funeral home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic church, Two Rivers. Internment will be in St. Mary cemetery, Tisch Mills. Mrs. Kostka, nee Mary Stangel, was born in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee County in 1878, a daughter of Joseph Stangel and Anna Aulik Stangel. She was married in 1899 to Frank Kostka at Tisch Mills, who died there over 30 years ago. After her husband’s death, she made her home in Two Rivers. Surviving Mrs. Kostka are three sons, Frank and Joseph of Two Rivers and Daniel Kostka, Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Anna Brahm of Milwaukee, nine grand children and seven great grandchildren. For many years she was a member of St. Luke’s Altar Society in Two Rivers. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m., Sunday until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Sunday.
FRANK KOWALSKI Frank Kowalski, 85, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, Town of Gibson, died Friday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Leonard Woelfel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kowalski was born April 29, 1886, in Poland. He came to the United States at the age of 20. He married Anna Wrubleski in 1923 at Two Rivers. The couple settled on a farm in the Town of Gibson. Mr. Kowalski was a member of St. Mary Church, Tisch Mills. Survivors include his wife, a son, two daughters, and 11 grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where a Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 10, 1971
JAN KRALOVEC From Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1907: On Tuesday last week the body of farmer John Kralevetz was found dead in the yard of his Town Gibson farm. A heart attack had ended the life of the 70-year old man. The funeral was held Friday in Tisch Mills.
ANNA KRCMA From Der Nord Westen, 17 Dec. 1908: Death Sunday of 32-year old Miss Anna Krema(sic) of Gibson at the residence of her sister here, Mrs. Jacob Stangel, after a two week confinement there. The deceased leaves her parents and 5 sisters. The funeral was held Tuesday in Tisch Mills.
MARIE KRIES Death Record for Marie Kries female, white, laundress, retired, Date of Birth: 8/16/1899, born WI Date of Death: 12/7/1977, Holy Family Hospital Surviving Spouse: Joseph Kries Residence: 912 N 6th st, Manitowoc, WI Father: Frank Stangel Mother: Anna Rezach Informant: Joseph Kries Cause: cardia arrest, mestastatic gall bladder cancer Phy attended 10/19/1977 to 12/7/1977 Burial St Mary's Tisch Mills, 12/10/1977 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JOSEPH KROFTA Joseph G. Krofta, 49, of Beverly Shores, Ind. died Friday morning at Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Carlisle Funeral Home, Michigan City, Ind. and at 9 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Beverly Shores. The Rev. Charles Doyle will officiate and burial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. Mr. Krofta was born Sept. 24, 1923, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, son of the late Joseph and Anna Lodel Krofta. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where Memorial services will be held in the evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 2, 1972
JOSEPH KUGLE Joseph Kugle, 78, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday at the home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills. Mr. Kugle was born April 14, 1893, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of the late Michael and Caroline Forst Kugle. He farmed in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, until his retirement in 1960. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 o'clock this Wednesday evening where a Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 29, 1972