ANTON BIALKOWSKI Anton Bialkowski, 82, died this morning at the family home on Newton route 1 after an illness of three weeks. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Casimir's Catholic church at Nordheim, with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be removed to the home from the Leschke Funeral Home, and will lie in state after 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Mr. Bialkowski was born on September 12, 1858, in Poland and moved to America 57 years ago. He married Susan Drabka 55 years ago, and Mrs. Bialkowski died three years ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. John Mostoski of Chicago, Mrs. Theodore Bialkowski of Two Rivers and Mrs. Matt Muchowski of Newton; two sons, Ignatz Bialkowski of Manitowoc and Joseph Bialkowski of Newton; 21 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 17, 1941 P. 12 SUZANNA BIALKOWSKI Bialkowski Rites To Be Saturday Funeral services for Mrs. Anton Bialkowski, 68, who died Tuesday evening at the farm home on route 1, Newton, will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from the home and at 9:30 a.m., from the St. Casimir's Catholic church, Nordheim. (Photo) Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bialkowski, the former Susan Drobka, is survived by the widower, two sons and four daughters. The body is at the farm home. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 16, 1937 P. 14
AGNES BONK From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1909: Mrs. John Bonk of Newton died Friday in Two Rivers where she was visiting her daughter there, Mrs. John Siewert. The deceased was 67-years of age and had lived in Manitowoc County many years. She is survived by 2 sons and 5 daughters. The body was taken to Nordheim and buried there.
XAVIER BONK NEWTON PIONEER DIES ON SAME DATE THAT WIFE WAS SUMMONED JUST TWENTY FOUR YRS. AGO A rather unusual coincidence in connection with the death yesterday of Xavier Bonk, a pioneer settler of the town of Newton, is that his death occurred on the same date as that on which his wife passed away 24 years ago. Mrs. Bonk died on March 2, 1893 early in the day and Mr. Bonk was called yesterday, March 2 at 10 in the morning. Mr. Bonk was born in Germany and came to Manitowoc county at the age of 19, and since that time had been a well known and prosperous farmer. He is survived by six children, Mrs. Glenn, Edward, Pauline, Helen and Thomas, of this county and Cecelia of Chicago. The funeral will be held at Newton Tuesday morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 03, 1917, Page 1 ********** Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Bonk of Chicago and Mrs. Ed Bonk of Chilton, arrived yesterday to attend the Bonk funeral which took place from the Catholic church at Northeim this morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 06, 1917 | Page 3 ********* The funeral of the late Xavier Bonk was held from St. Casmir church at Northeim Tuesday morning. Besides others in attendance there were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bonk, Miss Cecelia Bonk, Mrs. Hick, Mrs. Ladder, Mrs. Keylowski, Adolph Sitkiewiez and Stephen Atworowski of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bonk, Walter Schweda and Mr. and Mrs. Julius Schweda of Chilton; Mr. Samuel Bonk and family; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bonk of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 09, 1917, Page 4
FRANZ DARON From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1894: Death Tues. morning in Town Newton of Franz Darum (sic), age 70 yrs. 4 mos. He came to Manitowoc in 1855 and leaves a widow and 5 children – 3 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral took place this morning at the Polish Cemetery in Nordheim. (Note: Tuesday was Apr. 4/this is the Polish cemetery in Nordheim)
HELEN DARON From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1905: Death in Town Newton Fri. of the 5-yr. old daughter of farmer A. Daron from diphtheria, with burial next day at the Polish Cemetery. (Note: Friday before Dec. 21, is Dec. 15 which is the day Helen Daron died/co. death index v.8 p.4/this is the Polish cemetery in Newton twp.)
JOSEPH DOMBROSKI From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1902: 82-yr. old Joseph Dombroski died New Year’s Day in the local St. Mary’s Hospital of old age debility. The body was taken to Northeim and buried there.
STANISLAUS DROBKA Manitowoc Daily Herald on May 24, 1904: "Aged Pioneer Gone. Stanislaus Drobka Was Well Known in Early Days of City" "Stanislaus Drobka, one of the early pioneers of the county and a long time resident of this city died Sunday at his home at Newton and was buried there, today. Decedent was nearly 80 years of age and in Manitowoc's early history was an employe in the service of Vilas and Barnes, later becoming a workman in the Barnes, Mendlik, and Mulholland establishment, where he remained during a period of nearly thirty years. Being of an industrious and thrifty nature he saved enough of his earnings to buy a piece of property in Newton and conduct a farm there for a considerable length of time. He was one of the leading men in the community where he resided. Henry Mulholland is in attendance at the funeral." ******** From Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1904: Death Sun. in Newton of 80 yr. old Stanislaus Drobka. The deceased had formerly lived in Manitowoc and served about 30 yrs. with the firms of Barnes, Mendlick & Molholland, and Vilas & Banes (sic), after which he bought a place in Town Newton several years ago where he operated a farm.
ANDREW FRUZYNA Andrew Fruzyna, 81, a resident of this city since a child, died at the homestead farm in the Town of Newton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. from St. Casimir Catholic Church in the Town of Newton. Burial in the church cemetery. Deceased was born in Poland in 1853 and came to this country as a small boy. He was married to Miss Rose Glomski (1891) and conducted the farm until he retired several years ago. Survivors are his widow; four daughters, Mrs. Vincent Pulaski, Mrs. Frank Bonion, of Newton, Mrs. Peter Vandenbusch and Mrs. Antion Sepenski of Manitowoc; two sons, Frank and Joseph at home, a step brother Joseph Matyski, Athens, 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times Sept. 7, 1934
CECELYIA FRUZYNA From Der Nord Westen, 23 July 1903: Death Sun. of 85-yr. old Mrs. Thomas Frosina from a combination of illnesses, in the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Pirzczek in Newton. The deceased, who lived in Manitowoc County for the last 53 yrs., is survived by 5 daughters. The funeral was held Tues. morning in Northeim.
GERTRUDA FRUZYNA From Der Nord Westen, 26 Nov. 1896: A terrible accident occurred Fri. in Town Newton. Farmer Andreas Fracina(sic) was working in his barn that day cutting chaff when his 9-yr. old daughter Gertrude approached the machine. Her clothing caught in the gears and before the machine could be brought to a stop, she was already dead. The funeral of the poor child took place Sun. at the Catholic Cemetery in Newton. (Note: Friday was Nov. 20, 1896)
JOHN GACA From Sheboygan county death records: John Gaca (v.56 p.143) Widower of Susan Peaschek Aug. 29, 1866-Dec. 11, 1948 Son of Ignatz Gaca and Anna (both born Germany) Born Town of Newton Died from "paralytic ileus, 4 days -cancer of prostate, 2 1/2 years" Buried at St. Casmir's Cemetery, Town of Newton
GORDON GLOMSKI No Inquest To Be Held About Newton Death Funeral For Victim of Crossing Crash On Saturday A conference of the Manitowoc county sheriff, district attorney and coroner with a claim agent representing the Chicago and North Western Railroad company resulted in a decision that an inquest in the death of Gordon Glomski, Newton youth, who was almost instantly killed when struck by a southbound train one mile north of Cleveland Tuesday evening would be unnecessary, it was learned this morning. The body had been ordered held at the John Leschke Undertaking parlors at Manitowoc pending the completion of arrangements for an inquest today. The body bore sufficient evidence of the manner in which the youth had met his death, it was decided, and no further information could possibly be obtained through an inquest. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from the Cashmir(sic) Catholic Church, Newton, and burial will be made in the church cemetery. The Rev. Father Sokol will officiate. The body was taken to Manitowoc shortly after the fatal crash and was prepared for burial at the Leschke undertaking establishment. Mr. Glomski was born April 17, 1906, on a farm near Newton, and had resided there during his entire life. He attended the White Trail school and was well known throughout the community. Survivors include his mother, three brothers, Jacob, Harry and Erwin (sic), all at home, and two sisters. Miss Lucy at home and Mrs. William Duebner, residing on a farm a short distance from Newton, Manitowoc County. The Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, WI, Friday, July 27, 1928 ********* COLLISION FATAL TO COUNTY YOUTH CLEVELAND MAN RUN DOWN AND KILLED BY TRAIN Inquest To Be Held In Case of Fatal Accident to Gordon Glomski County Man BULLETIN After investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Gordon Glomski this afternoon, previous indications that an inquest would be held were reversed and county authorities decided that the death was accidental and needed no further investigation by county authorities. An inquest jury was to be selected early this afternoon to fix responsibility for the collision between a C. & N. W. train and a machine driven by Gordon Glomski, 22, Cleveland, in which the driver of the machine was instantly killed and terribly mangled when he was carried about a half mile from the scene of the accident. The tragedy occurred two miles north of Cleveland where a county road intersects the railroad line at about 6:30 o’clock last evening. Immediately after the train was brought to a halt Glomski was placed on board and the race for the Sheboygan hospital was started. The fatally injured man died, however, before the train reached the city. From there the remains were later taken to the Lescke mortuary here. No One Saw Accident Only meager details regarding the accident are available, no witnesses being found up until this noon though county authorities are actively probing. The accident occurred at a point where the road and tracks are obstructed and apparently neither train crew nor Glomski were given much opportunity to act before the crash came. According to relatives, Glomski had left the farm home earlier in the evening to drive to Cleveland to return to his home with his sister who was employed there. Train and truck were proceeding south shortly before the accident but after a sharp curve is met, the road swings across the railroad tracks. Truck Completely Wrecked The Ford truck which Glomski was driving was a complete wreck and Glomski was badly cut and mangled though no parts of his body were severed. The inquest jury was expected to meet sometime later today to view the body but no definite time has been set for the inquest as it will be necessary to have members of the train crew on hand to give their testimony. Was Unmarried Glomski, who was 22 years of age on April 17, was not married and made his home on the family farm near Cleveland. He was managing the farm and had made his home there practically all of his life. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Jacob, Harry, and Ervin, all at home, and two sisters, Mrs. William Duebner, residing on a rural route out of Manitowoc and Lucy, at the family homestead. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock from St. Casimir’s church at Cleveland and interment will be at the church cemetery. Rev. Father Sukow will be in charge of the services. The Manitowoc-Herald News, Wed., July 25, 1928
ANTONIA KADOW Mrs. John Kadow, 73, (photo), wife of a retired Newton farmer, died at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital. The former Antonia Murzyn, Mrs. Kadow was born in Poland on April 3, 1871, and had been a resident of Manitowoc county for the past 56 years. Fifty-three years ago on May 22, she was married to Mr. Kadow at St. Mary's Catholic church here, and immediately after the couple settled on a farm in Newton where they always resided. She leaves her husband, 11 children, 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The daughters are Mrs. Charles Jagodinsky, Miss Clara Kadow, Mrs. Ray Mertens, Mrs. Sophie Kowalski and Mrs. Albert Czekala, all of this city; Miss Frances Kadow and Mrs. Orlich Duveneck, both of Newton. Three sons, Marion, Albert and Siegried Kadow, of Manitowoc, and another son, Frank, of Newton. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. Casimir's Catholic church at Newton with the Rev. Anthony Betlej officiating. Burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state after noon on Sunday at the Leschke funeral parlors, where brief rites are set to be held a half hour earlier than the funeral mass. Mrs. Kadow was a member of the Holy Rosary society. The group will assemble at the funeral home at 7:30 o'clock Sunday evening to recite the rosary. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 12, 1946 P.2
JOHN KADOW John Kadow, 90, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Leo Ott will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kadow was born May 16, 1869, at Newton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kadow. On May 22, 1893, he married the former Antonia Murzyn at Manitowoc and the couple settled on a farm in Newton. Mrs. Kadow died in January, 1946. Mr. Kadow was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Casimir. Surviving are four sons, Marion, Albert and Siegfried of Manitowoc and Frank of Newton; seven daughters, Mrs. Charles Jagodinsky, Mrs. Ray Mertens, Mrs. Lyle Borchardt, Mrs. Albert Czekala and Miss Francis Kadow of Manitowoc, Miss Clara Kadow of Newton and Mrs. Ulrich Duveneck of Clover; 27 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 25, 1960 P. 7
MARYJANNA KADOW From Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1880: Death by drowning of the 14-year old, eldest son of Stephan Kadow on 02 July in Newton. The body was found Sat. morning and was buried Sat. afternoon.
JEANETTE KANIA Mrs. Harry Kania, 34, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Thursday at the Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Leschke Funeral Home in Manitowoc and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. L. L. Lisowski will offer the requiem mass, and burial will be made in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kania, the former Jeanette Pokorski, was born Oct. 12, 1919, in Manitowoc and was married on Feb. 28, 1938, to Mr. Kania. Survivors are her husband, three daughters, and a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.) at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pokorski of Newton; two brothers, Walter of Green Bay and Sylvester of Manitowoc; and a sister, Mrs. Ray Hein of Newton. Friends may call at the Leschke funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday where the rosary will be recited by the Holy Rosary Society at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 19, 1953 P. 21
PETER KORLESKY Peter Korlesky, 81, of route 1, Newton, well known Newton farmer, died Saturday evening at the Holy Family hospital. He had been seriously ill the past week. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Leschke funeral home and at nine o'clock from the St. Casimir Catholic church at Newton, the Rev. Anthony Betley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Korlesky was born in Poland in 1861 and when a boy accompanied his parents to Osman, Manitowoc county. In 1895 he married Mary Suida and they located on a farm. He was a member of the Holy Name society. Survivors are the widow; daughter, Mrs. Alois Kaminski of this city; seven sons, Alois and Daniel of route 1, Newton, Raymond of this city, Alfred of Oconto, Theodore of Plymouth, Simon of Newton, Apolonery of Liberty; two brothers, John and Frank of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Anthony Jagodinski, Mrs. Joseph Borucky, Mrs. Joseph Revolinski, all of this city; and 11 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock tonight. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 27, 1942 P.2
FRANK A. KUFFEL Funeral services for Frank Kuffel, 83, lifelong resident of Manitowoc County, who died Sunday at Manitowoc County Hospital, will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Casimir Tomczyk will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kuffel was born July 18, 1886, at Northeim, son of the late Peter and Anna Frozena Kuffel. He was a tailor in the Kuffel and Kunish tailor shop, and a World War I veteran. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Tuesday evening where at 8 o'clock the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 13, 1970
HELEN KUFFEL Mrs. Helen Kuffel, 97, who resided at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at the home. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10:00 a.m in St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northheim. The Rev. Charles W. Mocco will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kuffel, nee Helen Rohde, was born July 25, 1880, in Newton, daughter of the late Martin and Mary Melnick Rohde. She resided in Manitowoc county all her life and was married to Nicholas Kuffel October of 1901, in St. Casimir Church. They owned and operated a farm at Newton. Mr. Kuffel preceded her in death Dec. 15, 1948. Mrs. Kuffel was an honorary member of St. Casimir Rosary Society. Survivors include two granddaughters, Mrs. Arthur (Mary Anne) Majewski of Detroit and Mrs. Kenneth (Bonnie) Wilson of Lamont, IL., five great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A son and two daughters preceded her in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Mary Home building fund. Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, April 20, 1978
NICK KUFFEL Funeral services for Nicholas Kuffel, 73, town of Newton farmer, who died at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, on Friday, were held at 9 a.m., Monday, at the Leschke Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Newton. The Rev. Edward Bujarski officiated at the Requiem High Mass. Pallbearers were: Leo Kattner, Earl Kuffel, Alvin Kuffel, Julius Rohde, Carl Glomski, and Walter Rohde. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. He was born in Newton in 1875 and in 1901 was married to Miss Helen Rohde. He operated a farm for 49 years. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Rytlawski of Chicago; Mrs. John Macek of Maywood, IL; son Erwin of Newton; two brothers, Joseph and Frank of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Albert Tomchek of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren. On Saturday evening, members of the Holy Name Society of St. Casimir, of which the deceased was a member, recited the Rosary at the Funeral Home. Among those attending the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rytlawski, Miss Ann Cromwell, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. John Macek, Maywood, IL; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rohde, Sheboygan, along with many from this locality. The Sheboygan (Wis.) Press, Wednesday, December 20, 1950
PIOTR KUFFEL From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1908: Peter Kuffeld (sic, Kuffel), a well-known resident of Town Newton, died yesterday from the effects of a stroke he suffered on Monday. The deceased, who reached the age of 70, had come to Town Newton as a young man and has lived there ever since. He is survived by several children.
ANDREAS LASKOSKY From Der Nord Westen, 06 May 1897: Death in Newton on Sat. of 38 yr. old Andres Laskowski of consumption. The burial took place Mon. at the Polish Cemetery in Nordheim. The deceased is survived by a widow and one child. (Note: County death index has d. May 1, 1897/tombstone may have been mis-read)
ALEX F. MROTEK Funeral services for Alex F. Mrotek, 74, of 123 Marshall St., Pewaukee, former Town of Newton resident, who died Thursday at Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis., will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Casimir Tomczyk will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery with graveside military rites conducted by the American Legion Drews Bleser Post 88. Mr. Mrotek was born June 21, 1895, in Town of Newton, son of the late John and Anna Tomchek Mrotek. He married Olive Charter Oct. 21, 1944, at St. Casimir Church, Northeim. He farmed in Town of Newton until 13 years ago when they moved to Pewaukee. Mr. Mortek served in Army ordnance during World War I. Survivors include his wife; a brother, Gordon, of Great Lakes, Ill.; and four sisters, Mrs. John Pracke of Manitowoc, Mrs. John Dropke of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. Charles Carlsen of San Bernardino, Calif., and Mrs. Clarence Fox of Chicago. Four brothers and three sisters prededed him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday, where a Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the cancer fund. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 16, 1970
BARTHEL MUCHOWSKE OLD SETTLER OF NEWTON IS DEAD, AGED 78 Bartel Muchowski (sic) Who Came Here in Youth, is Called Bartel Muchowski, a pioneer settler of Newton, died at his home there Tuesday at the advanced age of 78 years. Mr. Muchowski, who was native of Germany, came here in youth and was one of the pioneers who settled the county. He had been failing for some time. Four sons - Frank, Joseph, John and Math - and six daughters - Anna, Agnes, Mathilda, Marie, Rose and Julia - survive. The funeral will be held fraon St. Cacimir's (sic) church at Newton, Friday at 9 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1916 P.7 ********* Mr. and Mrs. Ratychzk, of Kewaunee, who were here to attend the funeral of the late B. Muchowski, have returned to their home. The funeral held at Newton of which Mr. Muchowski was a pioneer resident, was largely attended, despite bad weather. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 1916 P.2
JOSEPH MUCHOWSKI Funeral services for Joseph Muchowski, 64, retired Newton farmer, who died at the Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc last Monday, were held at 9 a.m., Thursday, at the Leschke funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic church at Newton. The Rev. Edward Bujarski officiated at the requiem mass and burial was made in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Kortas, Frank Pribek, Harry Kania, Emil Lulloff, Ladis Stephaniak, and Ben Tomcheck. Mr. Muchowski was born in Newton in 1886 and has always resided there. He is survived by a brother, Matthew of Newton; three sisters, Rose and Mary on the homestead farm and Mrs. Tillie Engelbrecht of Manitowoc; a niece, Mrs. Harry Pribek of Maribel. A brother, Frank, died five months ago. Relatives outside Manitowoc county attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Lulloff, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pelaski and Mrs. Benny Tomcheck, Milwaukee; Mrs. Peter Radacack, Sylvester Radacack, Mrs. Jac Muchowski, Kewaunee; Mrs. Frank Bonin, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pribek, Richard Pribek, Maribel. The Sheboygan Press – Monday, September 25, 1950 – P. 13
ELIZABETH NIESPODZIANY Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth Niespodziany, 67, of 3007 Linnwood Ave., Milwaukee, who died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim, the Rev. Robert Berg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Niespodziany was the daughter of the late Martin and Josephine Wolta Niespodziany. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 28, 1964 P. 11
STEPHAN OSEK From Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1897: Death on Mon. of Stephan Osek, who resided near the boundary of Centerville and Newton, of consumption. The deceased, who was 28, leaves a widow but no children, as well as his sorrowing father. The burial took place yesterday at the Polish Cemetery in Nordheim.
JGNACY PALUCH From Der Nord Westen, 14 Dec. 1905: Death in Northeim Mon. night of the Rev. Ignatz Paluch, the priest of the Polish Church there, from a heart attack. The deceased, who was 58 and who had served that congregation for 15 yrs., had been afflicted with heart trouble for some time, so his passing was not unexpected.
GERTRUDA PISZCZEK Mrs. J. Piechek Dies at Home of Daughter, Aged 64 Mrs. John Piechek, a pioneer resident of Newton, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Gates, yesterday afternoon at the age of 64 years. Mrs. Piechek had been in failing health for a year past but had been confined to her bed only a short time. Mrs. Piechek was born March 12, 1864 and had resided at Newton for forty years. She is survived by three sons, Joseph, Two Rivers, Paul, Newton; John, New Franken and five daughters, Mrs. Albert Dayer, Two Rivers, Mrs. John Gates, Newton; Mrs. J. Ristycan this city; Mrs. Anna Rhode and Mrs. B. Mueller, Newton. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 at Nordheim. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 30, 1918, Page 1
MATHIAS POKORSKI Matt Pokorsky, 82, who farmed in the vicinity of Newton for many years, died at 1 a.m. today at the Holy Family hospital after an illness of about a month. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Casimir's Catholic church in Newton, following short services from the home in Newton. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Pokorsky was born in Poland on Jan. 8, 1961 and came to this country 58 years ago, coming directly to Manitowoc county. He was married to Miss Mary Sepnefski. Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Anton Poklanski, Mrs. Louis Bonk and Mrs. Alex Mrotek, all of this city; five sons, Stanley, Edward, Anton and Alex of this city and Frank of Newton; and 22 grandchildren. The body was removed to the Leschke funeral home here from where it will be removed to the home in Newton Saturday afternoon. It may be viewed there until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 8, 1943 P. 2
ORSULA RAMION From Der Nord Westen, 15 Feb. 1906: Death in Town Newton on Saturday of Mrs. Ignatz Remio at the advanced age of 98 years. The deceased, about the oldest person in our county, was a resident of thattown for 60 years. Her husband preceded her in death 20 years ago. She is survived by a son living in Chicago. The funeral was held Tuesday in Newton.
ANTON ROHDE LEAVES MANY RELATIVES Large Family Survives Anton Rohde, Who Died at Newton Anton Rohde, well known resident of the town of Newton, died Sunday night at 11 o’clock. Mr. Rohde had suffered for months from tuberculosis of the stomach. He was 27 years old, and is survived by a wife, two children, parents and five brothers and five sisters. Mr. Rohde was elected town clerk of the town of Newton last spring, but resigned owing to his business matters. Most of his relatives live in this county. He was a cheese maker, having his factory at Newton. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning from the Catholic Church at Nordheim. Manitowoc Daily Herald June 17, 1912 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
MARTIN ROHDE Martin Rohde, Sr., one of the oldest settlers of Newton, and a well liked citizen, died at the home of his son, Ed. Rohde, at Northheim Monday, Nov. 30th, and will be buried Thursday, Dec. 3rd. Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 3, 1914 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** Martin Rhode(sic) Dead- Martin Rhode, a well known Newton resident and father of A. Rhode, of the firm of Karnofsky & Rhode, this city, died at his home yesterday, aged 74 years. He had been a resident of Newton for thirty years and was engaged in farming. A widow, five sons and four daughters survive. Funeral arrangements have not been made as yet. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 30, 1914 P.8
MARYANNA ROHDE MRS. M. ROHDE DIES, NEWTON Came Here From Germany 64 Years Ago; Husband Dead Mrs. Mary Rohde, 88, who came to Manitowoc with her husband from Germany 68 years ago, died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nick Kuffel, at Nordheim. For over 80 years she resided in the town of Newton. Funeral services for Mrs. Rohde will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Casimir’s Catholic Church at Nordheim, with internment beside the remains of her husband, in the adjoining cemetery. Born Mary Welneak in Germany 88 years ago, she was married there 68 years ago to Martin Rohde. Shortly after they came to this country and settled in Manitowoc. Later they moved to Newton to engage in farming. Mr. Rohde died 19 years ago. Five daughters, Mrs. Michael Jagodinsky and Mrs. Ignatz Bonk, city, Mrs. Henry Kasten, Mrs. Frank Glomski and Mrs. Nick Kuffel of Newton, five sons John, city, Martin and Edward of Newton, Frank of Sheboygan, and Thomas of Osman survive. There are also 41 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. The remains were removed to the home in Nordheim from the Beduhn and Goets Funeral Home, Two Rivers and may be viewed up to the hour of the funeral. The Manitowoc Harold-Times Monday, August 28, 1933 (Son Anton Rohde preceded her in death in 1912; added by family member.) ********** (I would like to have entered on St. Casimir Church Cemetery page my great grand mother's name and dates. She was missed because she does not have a grave stone. She does have a sizeable stone pot. She buried between my Grandfather Anton and his Dad Martin Rohde. I know that St Casimir's Parish does not have any records on the buried in its cemetery. It took me a while to check the Geenbay diocese records which I did last September and found the following information; Her name is Maryanna (nee Melnik) Rohde, born April 1845/Died August 27, 1933. I also have pictures of her open grave at the site mentioned above. If more information or verification is needed please let me know. Sent in by family member/see contributors page)
MILTON SHEFSKY Milton F. Schefsky, 56, of R. 3, Manitowoc, a former Sheboygan resident, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Mr. Schefsky was owner and operator of the Schefsky Elector Co. at Newton. He was born in Sheboygan Sept. 23, 1908, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Schefsky and was married to Marie Gangelbauer in Sheboygan Aug. 19, 1931. They lived in Sheboygan until 1946 and since then at Newton. Surviving are his wife; a son, three grandchildren; three brothers, Arthur and Fred, both of Sheboygan, and Carl, Tillamook, Ore., and a sister, Mrs. Blanche Lensmire, Cascade. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Newton, following brief family rites at Gerend’s Funeral Home at 9:30. The Rev. Robert Berg, pastor, will be the celebrant of the requiem high Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday. The parish vigil will be Monday evening at 8 o’clock. The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, February 13, 1965 – P. 10
MARY SCHEMENSKI FUNERAL WILL BE Thursday Mrs. Ignatz Schemenski (photo), 89, a resident of the county for 63 years, died this morning at the home of her son, Frank, at 1816 Maple street. She has been making her home with her son the past few years. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m., from the Holy Innocents church here with burial in the St. Casimir's cemetery at Newton. The maiden name of the deceased was Mary Nawrocki, and she was born in Poland in 1843. She was married there in 1864 to Ignatz Schemenski and they emigrated to this country locating on a farm in the county. Her husband died 14 years ago. The deceased was a member of the Ladies' Rosary society of the St. Casimir's congregation. A son Frank of this city, two daughters, Mrs. Anton Konsavage of Route 5, and Mrs. Frank Pozorski, city, survive. The body may be viewed at the Leschke funeral home tonight and will be removed to the son's home tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 1, 1933 P.6
MATHIAS SCHERER From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1906: Death in Town Newton on 04 July of 81-year old Mathias Scherer who has been a resident of that town since 1852. Mr. Scherer leaves a widow and 6 children. He was buried in the Catholic Cemetery of Newton.
DONALD E. SCHWOERER Donald E. Schoerer, 43, of 4815 County Highway CR, Manitowoc, died Thursday at University Hospital, Madison, following a lengthy illness. He was born May 5, 1942, in Newton, a son of Bernard and Lorena Schnell Schwoerer. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1960. Mr. Schwoerer served in the Vietnam War in 1965 and 1966. On May 20, 1967, he married Kathy Schroeder in Manitowoc. He was employed at Northeast Asphalt Co. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles Mocco will officiate. His body will be cremated. Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of services Saturday. There will be no Friday visitation at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Unknown Paper May, 1985
JOSEPH SIEVART From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1908: During Friday night last week a 10-year old son of Town Newton resident Constanz Sievert died of pneumonia. The funeral was Monday.
MARY SITKEWITZ MARY SITKEWITZ PIONEER OF NORDHEIM IS DEAD, AGED 78 Mrs. Mary Sitkawitz (sic), widow of Felix Sitkawitz, died at the home of her son, John Sitkawitz at Nordheim at noon yesterday, her demise being due to infirmities incident to old age. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from the home at 8:30 and at 9 o'clock at St. Casmir's Catholic church at Nordeim, the Rev. Dominik Szopinski officiating. Born in Germany October 12, 1847 Mrs. Sitkawitz was past seventy- eight years of age. She came to this country at the age of twenty and made her home at Nordheim. Before her marriage to Felix Sitkawitz she was Mary Szminski. Her husband preceded her in death twenty-six years ago and since his death she has made her home with her children. Nine children, thirty-five grandchildren and twenty-nine great grandchildren survive her. The children are Mrs. Catherine Daron and Mrs. Mike Piotke of this city; Mrs. John Karbowski of Two Rivers; Mrs. Mary Arenz of Sheboygan; John at at (sic) home; George of Milwaukee; Louis of Thiensville, Lawrence of Chicago and Joseph of this city. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, December 11, 1925 P.2
ANTON SPREJDA From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1901: Death in Town Newton on Sat. of 38-yr. old Anton Sprader of a hemorrhage. The deceased is survived by a widow and 3 children of whom the eldest is 9 yrs. and the youngest 8 days old. The burial was held Tues. at the Polish Cemetery in Newton.
PAWEL (PAUL) SZUKALSKI From Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1900: On Sun. Town Newton resident Paul Szukalski was returning home with his wife from a trip to Manitowoc when his horse shied and bolted in the vicinity of the bridge over Pine Creek. The bridge has no rails and the horse leaped into the 20-ft. deep ravine and the sleigh overturned. Mrs. Szukalski was unhurt, but her husband unfortunately broke his neck and died within a few minutes.
ANTON TOMCZYK WORD RECEIVED OF DEATH OF ANTON TOMCHECK Of Late Years Decedent Made His Home in Chicago Word was received here today of the death of Anton Tomchek, who since the death of his wife here several months ago, has made his home with his son, Peter Tomchek, in Chicago. Cancer troubles were the cause of his demise. Deceased had reached the age of fifty nine years. Besides the above mentioned son he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Pietschak, Newton. The remains are expected to be brought here tomorrow to be interred in the Catholic cemetery at Northeim. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 17, 1917, Page 4 ********* Peter Mrotek, Anton Pracki and Albert Tomchek are at Newton to attend the funeral of the late Anton Tomchek. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, September 19, 1917, Page 3 ******** Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tomchek who were here from Chicago for the funeral of the late Anton Tomchek, at Newton, have returned to their home. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tamille?, Necedah and Mrs. F. Armknecht, Chicago have returned to their respective homes after attending the funeral of the late Anton Tomchek. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 20, 1917, Page 3
FRANCISZEK TOMCZYK From Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1906: Death Friday in Town Newton of Carl Tomchek, Sr., father of Alderman Tomchek of the 7th Ward. The deceased was born 02 February 1828 in Poland and came to America in 1856, settling in Manitowoc. In 1864 he moved to Town Newton where he operated a farm. He leaves 10 children. The funeral was held Monday. (Note: The twp., dates and last name match)
GERTRUDA TOMCZYK HEAT IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN PARTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR DEATH OF SOUTH SIDE WOMAN The terrible heat of yesterday and last night is believed to have been partially responsible for the death of Mrs. Anton Tomchek,(sic) Marshall street, who was found by her husband during the night. Mr. Tomchek had sought relief from the heat in the yard and was absent from the house for some time and upon returning found his wife dead on a couch. Although Mrs. Tomchek had not been in good health for some time, her condition had caused no alarm. Mrs. Tomchek was 52 years of age and a native of Newton. She is survived by her husband and three children, Mrs. Paul Pisheck, Newton; Mrs. F. Schippert, Nellsville and Peter Tomchek of Chicago, the latter being attached to the police department of that city as a detective. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at St. Casimir’s church Newton, the funeral party leaving the home at 7:30. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 31, 1917, Page 5 ******** In mentioning the demise of Mrs. Anton Tomchek yesterday we failed to mention that three brothers and two sisters also survive her. They are John D. Cichy?, Necedah, Wis.; George and Walter, residing in Nebraska; Mrs. Martin Kappas?, Waukesha? And Mrs. Jos. Leubke?, South ? street this city. [last sentence illegible, think it says that all here and will attend the funeral] Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 01, 1917, Page 1
VALENTY TOMCZYK From Der Nord Westen, 20 Jan. 1898 Death of Walter Tumcek on Mon., in Town Centerville, of general debility at age 62. The deceased, who leaves several sons and daughters, was buried this morning at the Polish Cemetery in Northeim.
ANNA ZICH PIONEER RESIDENT OF NEWTON IS DEAD, AGED 67 Mother of Mrs. Anna Cych(sic), Deceased, Still Lives in Good Health Mrs. Anna Cych, a pioneer resident of the town of Newton, residing with her daughter, Mrs. A. Pracki, South Twentieth street, this city, died yesterday at the age of 67. Mrs. Cych had been ill some time. Mrs. Cych’s mother, who is a great great grandmother is still living and is enjoying robust health, though the death of her daughter is a great shock to her. The funeral of Mrs. Cych will be held at Nordheim Monday morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 13, 1917, Page 8
JACOB ZYCH Newton Resident, Zych, 68, Is Dead (photo) NEWTON-Jacob P. Zych, 68, veteran tavern operator in the village and a bank director for 21 years, died at his home Wednesday noon, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at St. Casimir Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Monday. The Rev. L. Lisowski will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in the town of Newton July 13, 1885, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Zych. In 1912 he married Miss Vanda Pekarske. He served as a field man for the Cleveland Canning Company for many years and operated a tavern in the village for 40 years. He also at one time operated a meat market adjoining the tavern for 15 years. When the Newton State Bank was organized 21 years ago he was named a director and has since served on the board of the bank. He was also a trustee of St. Casimers congregation for a number of years. Zych was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Otto Kollath of Manitowoc and Mrs. Leander Scharenbrock of Cleveland, Wis. and five grand- daughters. Friends may call at the Leschke Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 7 p.m. Saturday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Saturday by the Holy Name Society and at 8 p.m. Sunday by the Parish Rosary Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 15, 1954 P.22 ********* ZYCH FUNERAL MONDAY NEWTON-A solemn Requiem High Mass was held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Newton for Jacob P. Zych, 68, veteran tavern operator and bank director. Mr. Zych died Wednesday at his home, following a lingering illnes. Officiating at the Mass were the Rev. Michael Wisneski of Pine Grove and the Rev. Anthony Bette, of Suamico, past pastors of St. Casimir's, where Mr. Zych was a trustee for many years, and the Rev. Henry Letz of Manitowoc. Present in the sanctuary was the Rev. L.L. Lisowski, present pastor at St. Casimir's. Members of the Holy Name Society of which the deceased was a member, formed a guard of honor. Pallbearers were Erwin bruckschen, Arthur Wagner, Louis Johannes, John Wadzinski Sr., Joseph Schisel and Joseph Schmatz. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 22, 1954 P.16
JOHN S. ZYCH John S. Zych, 74, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Antohony Betley will offiicate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zych was born May 6, 1899, at Manitowoc, son of the late Stephen and Matilda Mella Zych. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life. Prior to his retirement in 1965 he had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding for more than 20 years. Mr. Zych was a member of the Faternal Order of Eagles and the Seagulls Club. Survivors include two brothers, Alex and Stephen, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Knipp, of Rt. 3, and Miss Frances, of Manitowoc. Nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 29, 1973
WENZL ZYCH From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1905: Death in Town Newton Thurs. last week of 85-yr. old Franz Zych from old age debility. The deceased, who leaves 6 children, was buried Sat. morning in Northeim. (Note: On the death index Wenzl Zych d. 10 Jan. 1905)