[ BON ]   OBITUARIES

FREDERICK F. BONDE SR.

Frederick F. "Fritz" Bonde Sr., age 80, of 9622 Pigeon Lake Rd., Valders, 
died Wednesday afternoon, June 28, 2006 at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born May 6, 1926 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Theodore and 
Genevieve (Baugniet) Bonde. He served in the United States Navy during World 
War II as a 3rd class Seaman. On February 14, 1946 he married the former 
Katherine Holzer at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. She preceded 
him in death on April 14, 2002. Fritz and Kate farmed in the Town of Liberty 
for many years an also owned and operated Okee Dookee Lodge at Pigeon Lake 
from 1972 to 1984. Fritz was an avid sportsman enjoying hunting, sturgeon 
fishing, playing cards and bird watching. He was a charter member and past 
commander of the American Legion Post 477, Town of Liberty Supervisor for 
6 years, chairman of the Town of Libety for 34 years, member of St. Gregory's 
Catholic Church, charter member of the Pigeon Lake Sportsman Club, member of 
St. Nazianz Lions Club and other service organizations.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law; one daughter; eight grand-
children and three great-grandchildren (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
brothers and sisters; Margaret Bonde, Theodore (Virginette)Bonde, Loretta 
Koening, Frances Hutchison, all of Manitowoc, Irene Stein, Sheboygan, Alex 
(Rita) Bonde, Kiel, Marion Lenz, Kiel, Donald (Marge) Bonde, Cleveland, 
Roman (Betty) Bonde Kiel; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Marie Bonde, 
CA., Hermand (Betty) Holzer, Manitowoc, Arlene (Sylvester) Schneider, 
Manitowoc and special friend and neighbor (Survivor omitted for privacy). 
Fritz is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
He was also preceded in death by three brothers; Norbert, Odilo and Bernard; 
two sisters, Rose and Marcella; four brothers-in-law; Elmer Koenig, Wilbert 
Hutchison, Alfred Stein, Bob Lenz and a sister-in-law; Delores (John) 
Chopich.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Friday, June 30, 2006 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Visitation 
will continue from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2006.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006, at St. 
Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Gregory Coulthard with burial to follow at the church 
cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the doctors and 
nurses at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and UW Cancer Care Center, 
Manitowoc. Also to all friends and family who visited and sent cards during 
Frit's illness.
The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements. (Photograph with obituary)
The Sheboygan Press  June 30, 2006


GENEVIEVE BONDE   cemetery #57

Mrs. Bonde Is Called To Rest After An Illness
Manitowoc, Wis.— Funeral services for Mrs. Theodore Bonde, 43 years
old, who died at her home in School Hill Tuesday following a long 
illness, will be held at 9 a. m. Friday at Holy Trinity Catholic 
church, with interment In the adjoining cemetery.
Deceased whose maiden name was Genevieve Baugniet, was born on August 
15, 1891, in Mishicot, and was united in marriage to Theodore Bonde on 
February 12, 1913.
Survivors are the husband; eight sons, Norbert, Bernard, Theodore, 
Odilo, Alex, Frederick, Donald and Roman; six daughters, Margaret, 
Loretta, Frances, Irene, Rose and Marion; her mother, Mrs. Fred Baugniet; 
six brothers, Frank of Texas, Fred of Francis Creek, Archie of Two Rivers, 
Walter of Milwaukee, Eli and Christ of Mishicot, and a sister, Lillian, 
of Antigo.
The body was taken to the home Wednesday. - 1934
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Genevieve, 1891-1934 (Mrs. Genevieve Bonde/dau. of Frederick Baugniet and
Macila LePlante/d. 21 Aug. 1934/age 43/cause: stomach cancer/bur. 24
Aug. 1934/sent by researcher/see contributors page)


JOHN BONDE   cemetery #60

From Der Nord Westen, 20 May 1897:
Death in Town Meeme recently of John Bonde of consumption. The deceased,
who reached the age of 53, leaves a widow and 5 children. Burial was Wednesday.
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John Bonde/d. 19 May 1897/age 56 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.207


KATHERINE MARY BONDE    cemetery #21

Katherine M. Bonde, age 75, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2002, at
Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivrs, surrounded by her family.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 18, 2002 at St. Gregory's
Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the
Rev. Gregory Coulthard with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery.
Katie was born on May 7, 1926 in St. Nazianz, the daughter of the late Herman and
Magdalen Schwoerer Holzer. She graduated from St. Gregory School and Valders High
School. Katie married Frederick F. Bond Sr. on February 14, 1946 in St. Nazianz. Katie
and Fritz farmed in the Town of Liberty for many years and also owned and operated the
Okee Dookee Lodge at Pigeon Lake from 1972 until 1984. She was a Charter member of the
American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 477 and Past President of Manitowoc County Extension
Homemakers Association. She was a member of St. Gregory's Christian Mothers, Catholic
Knights of Wisconsin and Manitowoc County 4H Leader. Katie enjoyed birdwatching,
knitting, and her weekly Tuesday afternoon cribbage gatherings.
Survivors include her husband Fritz Bonde, two sons and daughters-in-law; one daughter
and son-in-law; eight grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law; one sister and
brother-in-law and other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Katie is further survived
by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Katie was preceded in death by one sister, Dolores Chopich.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4:00 P.M. until 7 P.M. on Wednesday
April 17, 2002 at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Visitation will
continue from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday April 18,
2002 at the church.
The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral
arrangements.
The Sheboygan Press, April 16, 2002
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Wife of Frederick [married Feb. 14, 1946 at St. Gregory] –daughter of 
Herman Holzer and Madgeline Schwoerer. 
“Katie and Fritz farmed in the town of Liberty for many years and also 
owned and operated the Okee Dookee Lodge at Pigeon Lake from 1972 until 1984.” 
from obit. 
Died from “sepsis –renal failure, downhill health after fall –fall at her home, 
hitting her head on Feb. 26, 2002”)


NICK BONDE   cemetery #43

Nick Bonde, 80, of Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
after a lengthy illness.
Surviving are his wife, the former Linda Gass; a daughter, Mrs. Milton (Edith) 
Mueller, R. 1, Sheboygan; five sons, Orville, School Hill, Vernon, Manitowoc, 
Kenneth of Milwaukee, Ralph of Ely, Minn., and Allen, S. Hadley, Mass.; 25 
grandchildren; five great granddaughters; a brother, Theodore Bonde, R. 1, 
Valders, and a sister, Mrs. Andrew Bushman Sr., Manitowoc.
Services will be held Monday with an 11 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Andrew Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc, following brief family rites at 10:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-9 p.m. Sunday.
A service of the wake will be held at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Sunday.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, May 12, 1973 – P. 12


NORBERT V. BONDE    cemetery #57

Norbert V. Bonde, 61, of 411 St. Paul Street, Kiel, died unexpectedly 
early Sunday morning at his home. Death was attributed to a heart attack.
Born January 8, 1913 in the Town of Meeme, a son of Theodore Bonde and 
the late Genevieve Baugniet Bonde, he attended Holy Trinity Catholic School
at School Hill.
On September 10, 1949, he married the former Marie Jacobs Lutzke at St.
Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz.
The couple lived at Route 1, Kiel, until June of this year when they moved
to Kiel. Mr. Bonde was employed at Manitowoc Ship Building for 33 years. He
was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, and its Holy Name
Society, and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, Manitowoc Tribe 49, Improved
Order of Red Men, and its 24 Hour Club.
Survivors include his widow; a son, three daughters, two step-daughters, 
two step-sons, his father, Theodore Bonde, Route 1, Valders; seven brothers, 
Bernard and Theodore Jr., Manitowoc, Alex, rural Kiel, Frederick, rural Valders, 
Donald, rural Newton, Roman, School Hill, and Odilo, Whittier, California, and 
five sisters, Miss Margaret and Mrs. Francis Hutchinson, both of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Al Stein, Sheboygan, Mrs. Robert Lenz and Mrs. Elmer Koenig, both of rural Valders.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel,
and at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, with the Reverend Reginald
Schrimpf, pastor as celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial was in the parish
cemetery. - 1974


ANNA M. BONESS   cemetery #89C

Mrs. Herman Boness, 71, 2407 13th St., Two Rivers, who had been 
engaged in rug weaving for many years, died at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital early Saturday, where she had been a patient for the past 
week. She had been in failing health for more than a year.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Frederic Zarling officiating. Interment 
will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Boness, nee Ann Schroeder, was born in Germany in 1881, a daughter 
of the late August and Wilhelmina Vogt Schroeder.  She was married to 
Herman Boness at Butternut more than 49 years ago, the family coming to 
Two Rivers 27 years ago.
Besides her husband she leaves four daughters, Mrs. Clarence Schmidt 
of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Fred Erdman at Rt. 6, Sturgeon Bay, Mrs. 
Hubert Van Ess of Two Rviers, and Mrs. Richard Hansen at home, and 
six sons, Edward of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Willard, Arthur, Herman, Jr., 
and Raymond Boness of Two Rivers, and Reinhardt Boness of La Grange, 
Ill, a brother, Louis Schroeder of Two Rivers, a step-sister, Mrs. 
Carl Boness, a step-brother, Reinhardt Draeger, Butternut, 15 grand-
children and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home Two Rivers, 
from 7 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be taken 
to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services.
Two Rivers Reporter, Sat., 21 March 1953


ELOISE M. BONESS    cemetery #89C

Eloise M. Boness, age 78, of Two Rivers, died Friday morning, July 22, 2005 
at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am. on Monday, July 25, 2005 at St. John’s 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the 
Rev. David Arndt, with burial to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Eloise was born Sept. 9, 1926 in Lena, Wis., a daughter of the late William and 
Anna Marie (Nelson) Lambrecht. She attended schools in Two Rivers, graduating 
from Washington High School, Two Rivers, with the class of 1943. On June 10, 1949, 
she married Raymond F. Boness in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Jan. 28,
1986. Eloise was employed at Hamilton Industries for many years, where she worked 
as a microfilm librarian, retiring in 1988. She also did a lot of volunteer work 
at St. John’s Church, Manitowoc Lutheran High School, and Woodland Dunes, and was 
a member of the St. John’s Quilters.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, two sons and a daughter-in-law, five 
grandchildren, one step great-granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter, who is 
expected in October. She is further survived by one brother and sister-in-law,
five sisters and a brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, and a sister-in-law and 
dear friend; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her
parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Relatives and friends may call at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, 
after 9 am. Monday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no visitation 
this evening.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s, Two Rivers. 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Boness family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 24, 2005


HERMAN A. BONESS   cemetery #89C

Herman A. Boness, age 81, of Two Rivers, died Wednesday evening, August 28,
1996, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 1996, at 
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will 
officiate with burial to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born December 11, 1914, at Butternut, Wis., son of the late Herman Sr. 
and Anna Dreger Boness. The family moved to Two Rivers in the 1920’s, where 
he attended St. John’s Parochial School. On November 20, 1937, he was married 
to the former Eleanora Lambrecht, by Rev. Haase at St. John’s Lutheran Church. 
Herman was a member of St. John’s Church having served as trustee and past 
president and business manager of its Lutheran Men’s Club. Mr. Boness was 
employed at Kahlenberg Bros. Manufacturing Company over 40 years, retiring in 
1980.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanora; two daughters and one son-in-law, five
grandchildren, four great-granddaughters, two brothers and sisters-in-law,
one brother-in-law, one sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law, numerous cousins,
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in 
death by a grand-daughter, Kristen Bonk; four brothers, Walter, Edward. Arthur 
and Raymond; four sisters, Martha Schmidt, Erna Erdman, Lynda VanEss and Mabel
Hansen; also by five brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, from 5-8 p.m. Friday
and after 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at the church.
Memorials would be appreciated to St. John Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, August 29, 1996


GEORGE BONFIGT   cemetery #89B

The Two Rivers Reporter, Nov. 17, 1947
Bonfigt Rites are Held Here
The Rt. Reb. Msgs. C. V. Hugo officiated at funeral services this
morning from St. Luke Catholic church for George Bonfigt, 88, who died 
here Saturday morning after a lingering illness.  Interment was in 
Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Bonfigt married the former Anna Kanzelberger on May 18, 1896 and 
the couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary last year.  He was 
a member of the Holy Name society of St. Luke's church.
Survivors besides his widow are two sons, four daughters, 18 
grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren.  Pallbearers were members of 
the Bonfigt and Franz families.


MARGARET BONFIGT   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1906:
Mrs. Ursula Margaretha Bonfigt, one of the oldest settlers of 
Town Mishicott, died Sunday. Mrs. Bonfigt was born 21 October 
1822 in Dundorf, Bavaria, and came to Town Mishicott with her 
husband over 50 years ago where she has lived ever since. The 
funeral was held yesterday morning from the Catholic Church in 
Two Rivers.


JOHN BONIEWSKI    cemetery #43a

From Der Nord Westen, 30 May 1901:
Death Fri. morning of 33-yr. old John Boniewski in St. Mary's Hospital 
here of consumption. The funeral was held Sat. at the Polish Cemetery.


HATTIE BONIN   cemetery #43a

Funeral services for Mrs. John Bonin, 94, of 1116 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, who 
died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital Manitowoc, will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday 
at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will 
be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Mrs. Bonin was the former Hattie Gaca, and her survivors include a daughter, 
Mrs. Frank (Clara) Kujawa, of Manitowoc.
The Rosary will be recited by the Altar Society members at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday 
and at 7 p.m. there will be a parish vigil.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 23, 1968 P. 14


JOHANNA BONIN   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Dec. 1896: 
Death on Sun., here in Manitowoc, of 78 yr. old Mrs. Johanna Bonin, 
wife of Johann Bonin, following a 7-mo. illness. The deceased was 
born in the Province of Posen and came to America with her husband 
in 1866 and the pair settled in Manitowoc. Five years ago the couple 
celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Mrs. Bonin is survived 
by her 80 yr. old husband and 8 grown children, as well as 37 grand-
children. Burial took place Tues. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.


JOHN BONIN   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Aug. 1902:
86-yr. old John Bonin, an old resident of our city, died Sat. 
of old age debility. The deceased came to Manitowoc from Germany 
in 1865 and has lived here ever since. The funeral was held Tues. 
from the Holy Hearts Catholic Church.


AGNES BONK    cemetery #69

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.


ANTONIA BONK   cemetery #43a

DEATH CLAIMS ONE OF OLDEST CITY RESIDENTS
Mrs. Antonette Bonk died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Werner, 
1114 So. Twenty-second street, this morning, at the age of ninety-five 
years. The deceased was a native of Poland and came to this city about 
fifty years ago. She leaves two daughters and two sons to survive her. 
They are Mrs. Martin Bonk and Mrs. Frank Werner and Jacob Bonk of this 
city and Frank Bonk of Menominee, Mich. Thirty grandchildren and twenty-
two great grandchildren also survive her. The funeral will take place 
from the house Friday morning and at nine o'clock from St. Mary's church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 24, 1920 P. 1
(Note: The newspaper age and tombstone age are off. This happened
quite often)


CATHERINE M. BONK   cemetery #43

Catherine M. Bonk, age 87, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care 
Center, Manitowoc, died on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at Aurora 
BayCare, Green Bay. 
She was born on May 10, 1920, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the 
late James and Priscilla (O'Neil) Driscoll. Catherine was a graduate 
of Kiel High School. On Aug. 22, 1953, she married George R. Bonk at 
St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. He preceded her in death on Aug. 
30, 1979. Catherine was a beautician for many years, and also worked 
in the office at the Hotel Manitowoc. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, 
2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at 
the memorial service will be the Rev. Monsignor Jim Vanden Hogen, 
with burial of the cremated remains at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi 
on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Shady 
Lane, Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc, and Aurora BayCare, Green Bay, 
for their compassionate care and support given to Catherine and her 
family. 
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 16, 2008 


KLARA BONK   cemetery #43a

Lingering Illness Is Fatal to Clara Bonk
Miss Clara Bonk of 1212 Twentieth street, lost a fight against a lingering 
illness when she passed away at her home last night. Miss Bonk who was 23 
years of age, had been ill for a few months.
She was born in Manitowoc and had always made her home here, and her death 
is being mourned by a large number of friends. She is survived by her 
parents and eight sisters and three brothers. They are: Mrs. Anna Sikowski 
of Milwaukee, and Stanley, Frank, Mary, Blanche, Theresa, Katherine, Cerena, 
Sylvester, Eleanor and Alice Bonk, all at home.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's 
church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 26, 1923 P. 1


DALE F. BONK   cemetery #44

Dale F. Bonk, 17, of 1201 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bonk was born Nov. 21, 1953, at Manitowoc, son of Mrs. Nora K. Baruth 
Bonk and the late Chester J. Bonk. He resided in Manitowoc all his life. 
He was a senior at Lincoln High School and was employed part time at 
Consolidated Gas Station, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his mother, four brothers (Survivors omitted for privacy.), 
paternal grandmother, Mrs. Josephine Bonk and maternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. George Baruth all of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a 
Memorial service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 20, 1971


DAUGHTER OF FRANK BONK   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1906:
The 4-mo. old little daughter of Two Rivers resident Frank Bonk died 
last week and was buried Thursday.


FRANK F. BONK   cemetery #43

Frank H. Bonk, 80, of 3518 Forest Cir., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. 
Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bonk was born Aug. 16, 1891, at Newton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Jacob Bonk. He married Lena L. Knudson March 4, 1912, at Manitowoc. He owned 
and operated a butcher shop and was a butcher in Manitowoc. He was also 
employed at Wisconsin Telephone Co., Manitowoc, until his retirement in 1955.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Lester W., of Manitowoc; two daughters, 
Mrs. Bruno (Florence) Bonin and Mrs. Eugene (Alice) Wienserski, of Manitowoc;
a brother, Sylvester, of Manitowoc; five sisters, Miss Sophie Werner, Mrs. 
Albert Kadow, Miss Catherine Bonk and Mrs. Alvin Lewis, of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Ben Budnik, of Milwaukee; seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon 
where a memorial service will be held at 8:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 23, 1972


FRANK F. BONK   cemetery #44

Frank F. Bonk, age 89, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at his 
residence. 
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2004, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial of the cremated remains to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
He was born Oct. 4, 1914, in Manitowoc, son of the late Martin and Josephine 
Norkosky Bonk. Frank attended St. Mary Grade School, Southside Junior High and 
Lincoln High School, graduating in 1934. He lettered in football and track. He 
was involved in all sports from 1932 until 1966. He started and operated as 
sole owner of the city semi-pro football team known as the Manitowoc Galloping 
Gaels from 1938 to 1966. This later became known as The Braves and then The 
Chiefs. He served as football commissioner of the Central States Football League 
and Wisconsin State Football League. In 1967, he organized a minor league 
professional football league in Columbus, Ohio, including all the states east of 
the Mississippi River. On Oct. 15, 1938, he married the former Dorothy Steffen at 
St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was inducted into the Central States 
League Hall of Fame in 1966. He was the first athlete inducted into the Lakeshore 
Sports Hall of Fame in April 1977. In 1988, he was inducted into the National 
American Football Association Minor Pro Hall of Fame in Chicago, III. He also 
has been included in the Congressional Records in Washington, D.C., for his 
accomplishments in sports in 1989. Frank retired from the White House Milk A & P 
in April 1977 from the maintenance engineering department. He had been a union 
steward for six years. He was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter: Pamela; an infant son; and 
five brothers: Chester, Adolph, Ben, George and Emil Bonk. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 10 a.m. 
Memorials made to Holy Innocents Catholic Church would be appreciated. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 3, 2004


FRANK J. BONK   cemetery #89B

Son of Simon and Mary (Tomcheck) Bonk
Frank J. Bonk, 75, of 1017 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at his 
residence of an apparent coronary.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church with the 
Rev. E.A. Radey officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mr. Bonk was born Oct. 7, 1887 at Northeim, son of the late Simon and Mary 
Tomchek Bonk.  He married Susan Kumbalek June 27, 1916 at Two Rivers.  The 
couple lived for a time at Manitowoc then moved to Fond du Lac for three 
years and then back to Manitowoc.  He was employed for 49 years by the Soo 
Line Railroad and spent 44 years as a locomotive engineer.  He retired in 
1957.  He was a member of the Holy Name Society of Holy Innocents Church and 
was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers.  His wife died Oct. 3, 1962.
Among survivors is a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Streeter, of Greendale, Wis., a 
sister, Miss Lillian Bonk, of Milwaukee and two grandchildren.  A brother and 
a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m
Herald Times Reporter, February 19, 1963
(contributed by a researcher/see contributors page)


HELEN BONK   cemetery #43a

MRS. J. BONK DIES SUNDAY
Funeral Will Be Held Wednesday In Morning
Mrs. John Bonk, 56, died Sunday at the home, 1013 South 22nd street. 
She had been ill for several weeks.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Leschke funeral 
home and at 9 a.m. from the St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. 
Mary's cemetery.
The deceased was born in Newtown in 1879, her maiden name being Helen 
Bonin. She was married in 1904 to John Bonk and they since resided here. 
She was a member of the St. Agnes society.
Survivors are her husband; six brothers, John, Stanley and Anton, all of 
this city, Peter, Platteville, Wis., Frank, Newton, and Joseph of Athens, 
Wis.; and three sisters, Mrs. John Pekarski, Mrs. Fred Winkelman, and 
Miss Anna Bonin all of this city.
The body may be viewed at the Leschke funeral home until the hour of the 
funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 7, 1935 P. 2


IGNATZ BONK   cemetery #43

IGNATZ BONK DEATH Monday Native of Centerville To Be Buried Wednesday
Ignatz Bonk, 67, of 1214 S. 13th street, died at his home yesterday 
afternoon. Death was due to complications. Funeral services will be 
held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Boniface church. Burial will take 
place in Calvary cemetery.
The deceased was born in Centerville, August 1, 1866. He has lived in 
Manitowoc for the past 20 years. He was married to Julia Rohde.
Besides his widow Mr. Bonk is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Clark 
Ozga, Mrs. Regina Chermak, Mrs. Della Kattner and Mrs. Helen Christoffel; 
a son, John Bonk; two brothers, John of Manitowoc and Joseph of Two 
Rivers; five sisters, Mrs. Albert Kowelsky and Mrs. John Sievert of Two 
Rivers, Mrs. Alex Stanzel of Francis Creek, Mrs. Lottie Sievert of Newton, 
and Mrs. Anton Bruski of Kewaunee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 5, 1933 P.2


JACOB BONK   cemetery #43a

JACOB BONK IS DEAD, 80 YEARS
Dies of Heart Attack; Funeral On Wednesday
Jacob Bonk, 80, retired farmer, died Sunday morning at the home, 1212 
South 20th street, of a heart attack. He moved here from the town of 
Newton 35 years ago.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from St. Mary's 
Catholic church with interment in the church cemetery.
The deceased was born in Poland in 1852 and came to this country 66 
years ago, locating at Newton. He was married 38 years ago to Veronica 
Kaczka who survives him with seven daughters, Katherine, Eleanor and 
Alice at home, Mrs. Joseph Sirkorski, Milwaukee, Miss Sophia Werner, 
city, Mrs. Edward Delanty, Milwaukee, Mrs. Albert Kado, city, three 
sons, Stanley, Frank and Sylvester, all of this city, two sisters, 
Mrs. Pauline Bonk, city, Mrs. Frank Werner, city, and eight grand-
children.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 9, 1933 P.2
********
(No stone, but obit says he was buried here)


JOHN BONK     cemetery #43

John T. Bonk, 58, secretary of Cher-Make Sausage Co., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Mr. Bonk, who resided at 1214 S. 
13th St., Manitowoc, had been hospitalized nine weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred 
Pritzl will officiate at the solemn requiem high Mass and burial will be in 
Calvary Cemetery.
Born Dec. 28, 1901, at Sheboygan, son of the late Ignatius and Julia Rohde 
Bonk, Mr. Bonk came as a young boy with his parents to Manitowoc. He attended 
St. Boniface Parochial School and Lincoln High School. Before his illness, Mr. 
Bonk, who never married, was employed as secretary by Cher-Make Sausage Co. 
He was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Boniface Church.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Leo Kattner and Mrs. Roy Christoffel, of 
Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 26, 1960 P. 7
**********
Funeral card:

John C. Bonk
December 28, 1901
April 25, 1960
Pfeffer Funeral Home


JOHN BONK  (d. 1949)  cemetery #43a

John Bonk, 65, of 1133 South 22nd street, died suddenly yesterday afternoon 
while working on his new garage.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary church, the Rev. John Landowski officiating. 
Burial will be in St. Mary cemetery.
Mr. Bonk, who was a carpenter at the Burger Boat company, was born in 
Manitowoc in 1884. He married Josephine Zagrodnik 29 years ago.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Wagner and Mrs. Steve 
Check; four brothers, Walter, Louis and Joseph of Manitowoc and Frank in 
California; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Mrotek, Mrs. Frank Charneski and Mrs. 
Rennert Butz of Manitowoc and Mrs. Walter Somenske of Detroit; and five 
grandchildren.
He was a member of the Holy Name society and the carpenter local No. 849. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening and 
the rosary will be recited by the Holy Name society at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 20, 1949 P.2


JOSEPH J. BONK   cemetery #89D

Joseph J. Bonk, 75, formerly of 2010 Jefferson St., Two Rivers and who had 
resided for the past year at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon 
at a Manitowoc hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. James 
Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Bonk was born Feb. 3, 1894, at Two Rivers, a son of the late John and Anna 
Shekoski Bonk. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. He was employed at 
Hamilton Mfg. Co. until his retirement 10 years ago.
He was a member of the Hamilton 25 Year Club and Holy Name Society of Sacred 
Heart Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Esther Ingalz, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Helen 
Klose of Manitowoc; two nieces and a nephew.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 to 9 p.m. this Monday. Memorial 
services will be at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1970


LAWRENCE L. BONK   cemetery #43

Lawrence Lee Bonk, 24, of 809 Green St., Manitowoc, died early Monday 
morning as the result of an automobile accident. 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James 
DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bonk was born Jan. 12, 1949, at Manitowoc, son of Emil and Violet 
Wachowski Bonk. He resided at Manitowoc all his life. He attended St. 
Andrew Parochial School and was graduated from Lincoln High School with 
the Class of 1968. He attended University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, for a 
year and was presently attending Lakeshore Technical Institute. He had 
served four years in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Naval Reserve, 
Oshkosh.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a 
memorial service will be held at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 2, 1973


LESTER W. BONK   cemetery #44

Mr. Lester W. Bonk, a resident of Milwaukee, and formerly of
Manitowoc, died Friday, February 12, 1993, at St. Luke's Hospital, 
Milwaukee.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by
the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Times, February 12, 1993
********
[at Milwaukee WI/age 78 yrs./cremains]


SON OF M.J. BONK    cemetery #43a

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Sept. 1893:
Death on Mon. last week of the little son of Mr. M.J. Bonk. 
Burial was in the Polish Cemetery Thurs. last week.


MARY BONK   cemetery #89D

Mrs. Mary Bonk, 84, of Ripon, a former Two Rivers resident and widow of Frank Bonk, 
an elderly manager of the former Empire Theater and an orchestra leader at Two 
Rivers, died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital at Waupun.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. James 
Stamborski officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Bonk, nee Mary Kreisa, was born at Sturgeon Bay March 7, 1885, a daughter of 
the late George and Katherine Fisher Kreisa. When she was a child, her family brought 
her to Two Rivers, where she was married May 10, 1911, to Frank Bonk. The family 
moved to Ripon in 1920 where her husband operated a movie theater for a number of 
years.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lorraine Donkel of Madison, and three grandchildren. 
A sister and brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be at 8 o'clock 
this Wednesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 7, 1970


SUSAN (KUMBALEK) BONK    cemetery 89B

Dau. Of Charles and Mary Ann (Schetter) Kumbalek
Mrs. Frank J. Bonk, 69, of 1017 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient 
five days.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
and 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Innocent Catholic Church, Manitowoc with the 
Rev. E.A. Radey officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born Susan Kumbalek March 3, 1893 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late 
Charles and Mary Schetter Kumbalek.  She was married June 27, 1916 to 
Frank J. Bonk at Two Rivers.  After marriage the couple resided at Manitowoc 
for two years and then moved to Fond du Lac for three years and then returned 
to Manitowoc to make its permanent home.  She was a member of Christian Mothers 
Altar societies of Holy Innocent and St. Luke's Churches.
Among survivors are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Streeter of Greendale, 
Wis., two brothers, John of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Al of Two Rivers and two 
grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 by the parish and Christian Mothers Altar societies.
Herald Times Reporter, October 3, 1962
(contributed by a researcher/see contributors page)


SYLVESTER BONK   cemetery #43

Sylvester R. Bonk, 61, of 1506 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
while at work at the YMCA on Lake Street.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Schneider-Mittnacht, 
Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Casimir Tomczyk will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bonk was born Oct. 7, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late Jacob and 
Veronica Katzka Bonk. He attended Manitowoc schools, graduating from 
Manitowoc Lincoln High School. He married Julia Rysticken June 30, 1945, 
at Manitowoc. He had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. and then worked 
as custodian at St. Mary Parish until 1971. He then was employed by 
Rex-Clean Inc., until the time of his death. He also worked for Pech's 
Food Market. He was active in baseball and softball leagues in Manitowoc 
as a player, coach and umpire.
Mr. Bonk was a member of St. Mary Holy Name Society and a member of St. 
Mary Choral Society for 25 years, charter member of St. Mary Young Men's 
Club and trustee of St. Mary parish for eight years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Four sisters, two half brothers and a half-sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by Rev. Tomczyk.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 23, 1973


XAVIER BONK   cemetery #69

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


BARTHOL BONN    Cemetery 89B

Bartel Bonn, a resident of this place for the past thirty years,
died last night after a lingering and painful illness. Mr. Bonn
was upwards of sixty years of age. He leaves a wife and several
children. His funeral will take place tomorrow from the Catholic
church.  
Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Tuesday, June 1, 1886


EVA BONN   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1899:
Also, in Two Rivers on Thurs. 67-yr. old Mrs. Eva Bonn died of pneumonia. The 
funeral was held Thurs. from the Catholic Church.
********
Judge Anderson Unable to Dispose of all Business Yesterday.
Several cases that were on the docket to be heard in county court 
yesterday, had to be continued Judge Anderson was kept busy all 
day and when "time" was called the gentleman was dead willing to 
continue cases that had not been granted a hearing. Matters that 
came up, were in the main, unimportant. Among the more interesting 
was a petition presented to the court for administration in the 
estate of Eva Bonn, deceased, late of the town of Two Rivers. The 
petitioner was Henry Bonn, son of the deceased and the petition 
was filed and hearing continued.
Joseph Miller, administrator in the estate of the late Adam Herwig, 
filed an inventory of the real estate and personal property. He 
says the value of the estate is $1213.20.
A final decree was entered in the estate of the late Patrick H. 
Haley. The will of C.H. Blumenstein, deceased, was allowed.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, January 25, 1899 P.1


WILHELMINA BONN   cemetery #89D

Mrs. Frank Bonn, 75, nee Wilhelmina Steinhauer of Two Rivers died 
Thursday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the St. Lukes church 
in Two Rivers. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc. 
funeral home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Saturday. The rosary will be 
recited at 7:45 Sunday evening.
She was born on a farm in the town of Two Rivers in 1871 and in 1899 
was married to Frank Bonn, Two Rivers, building contractor. Mr. Bonn 
died in 1937. 
She is survived by two sons, John of Two Rivers and Frank Jr., of 
Milwaukee, and one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Bonn of Two Rivers. There 
are two grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 10, 1946 P.2


ADAM BOOS   cemetery #90

Adam Boos, 77, a pioneer settler of the town of Herman, had died 
at Strattford, according to word received at Howards Grove. The 
deceased was born in Rheinppren?? Germany, and came to America 
when 15, locating in Town Herman where he was married in ??? to 
Miss Sophia Leymann.  Mrs. Boos passed away in 1902. In 1909 Mr. 
Boos sold his farm in Town Herman and shortly thereafter went to 
live with his daughter, Mrs. Bertha ???? at Strattford.  Besides 
his daughter he is survived by three grandchildren.  Burial was 
made in Schwartzwald cemetery, Town Herman.  
Sheboygan Press, February 13, 1918


DOLORES G. BOPREY   cemetery #32

Dolores G. Boprey, age 73, of Manitowoc, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, 
at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at 
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the 
service will be the Rev. Robert Kujawski with entombment at Knollwood
Memorial Park & Chapel Mausoleum, Highway 310, Manitowoc.
She was born July 6, 1930, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Adolph 
and Leona Raeck Ruzek. Dolores was a graduate of Washington High School,
Two Rivers, class of 1948. On Sept. 3, 1955, she married Edward J. 
Boprey at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers.
Survivors include her husband: Edward Boprey; two daughters and 
sons-in-law; a son and daughter-in-law; six grandchildren; a great 
granddaughter; and three sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Also 
surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was 
also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister-in-law: Harlan and
Virginia Ruzek, Norman Ruzek; and a brother-in-law: Clifford Anderberg.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Bethany Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004 until 
the time of service at 11 am.
Memorials will be donated to Aurora Hospice Program. The Pfeffer Funeral 
Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 20, 2004


MARTHA BOPREY       cemetery #89A

Funeral card:

In Memory of

MARTHA BOPREY
Born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
August 11, 1894
Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
December 24, 1981

Services
11:00 A.M.
Monday, December 28, 1981
St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Rev. Martin J. Scheele, Officiating

Place of Interment
Pioneers Rest Cemetery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home
Two Rivers, Wisconsin


DOROTHY E. BORCHARDT   cemetery #89C

Funeral Card:
In Memory of
Dorothy E. Borchardt
Born in Town of Two Creeks, Wisconsin
January 6, 1906

Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
March 5, 1980

Services 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 1980
St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church
Two Creeks, Wisconsin
Rev. Percy Damrow, Officiating

Place of Interment
Forest View Cemetery Two Rivers, Wisconsin


HERMAN BORCHARDT     cemetery #89C

Funeral card:

In Memory of
HERMAN BORCHARDT
Born in Peshtigo, Wisconsin
October 30, 1908
Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
November 6, 1980

Services
1:30 P.M.
Monday, November 10, 1980
St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Two Creeks, Wisconsin
Rev. Percy Damrow, Officiating

Place of Interment
Forest View Cemetery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin

KLEIN & STANGEL, INC., FUNERAL HOME
Two Rivers, Wisconsin


ANNA BORCHERDT   cemetery #44

Mrs. Anna Borcherdt, 78, died early today at the home, 825 North Ninth 
street, following a week's illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer 
funeral home, and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. 
Joseph Ahearn, officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Borcherdt, nee Anna Schnorr, was born in this city in 1861 and was 
married to Henry Borcherdt in 1891. They always resided here. Mr. 
Borcherdt died in 1902. She was a member of the Altar society of the 
Sacred Heart church.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Marie Rehnke, who made her home with her 
mother; and a grandchild, Alice Marie Behnke, city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home and the rosary will be recited 
Tuesday at 8 p.m. The Altar society will attend the funeral Wednesday 
morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, July 17, 1939 P.2
*******
[d. 07-17-1939/age 78 yrs./cause: arteriosclerosis endocarditis 
myocarditis/bur. on Mrs. H. Borcherdt and Henry Baetke lot]


F.W. BORCHERDT  (FRED)   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Jan. 1902:
Fred Borcherdt died Mon. in the state mental facility in Oshkosh. The 
deceased, who had been born here as a son of Consul Fred Borcherdt, 
operated a cigar business here for many years until he was taken to the 
state mental facility a few years ago. He is survived by his widow and 
2 children as well as several brothers and sisters.


FRED BORCHERDT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Aug. 1886:
Death of 28-year old Fritz Borchardt(sic) last Thurs. evening in an accident in
which he fell from his wagon and broke his neck. No one saw the accident and it was
some time before he was found. He leaves a wife and two children, another child
having recently died.


FRED BORCHERDT   cemetery #44

Born: March 31, 1827, Mecklenburg, Germany
Married: 1853 to Maria Meishner, 1829-1915
Emigrated to U.S.: 1856—lived in Newton, WI 
Enlisted: April 21, 1861 as a Corporal, from Manitowoc, 35 years old
Promotion: August 4, 1862—commissioned into 21st WI Infantry, Company D, 
Sergeant, then 2nd Lieutenant. October 1, 1862 to Acting Adjutant
November 21, 1864 to Captain Company E
Intra Regimental Company Transfer: November 21, 1864 from company D to company E 
Mustered Out: June 8, 1865 at Washington, DC
***********
[bur. 09-17-13/cause: old age/bur. on Fred Borcherdt lot]
(Friederich Borchert/b. Mar. 31, 1827 in Mecklenburg/m. 1853 to Maria Meishner/
came to America 1856/lived in Newton. Survived by his wife and 10 children. - 
St. John's United Church of Christ)


FREDERICKA BORCHERDT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1907:
Death Tuesday of 91-year old Mrs. Fredericke Borcherdt in the home of her
son-in-law Hermann Habermann on the corner of 13th and Columbus Streets.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Habermann. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon from the Lutheran Church.


FREDRICH BORCHERDT  (d. 1877)  cemetery #44

AN OLD SETTLER GONE
We sincerely regret to announce that Hon. Fred Borcherdt, of Manitowoc, 
U. S. Consul to Leghorn, Italy, recently died unexpectedly at his post 
in the sunny clime of southern Europe.  The deceased was one of the 
early settlers of Manitowoc and prior to his departure for Europe was 
editor in chief of the Manitowoc Tribune.  He was an honest upright 
man, a kind husband, an affectionate and indulgent father, an obliging 
neighbor, a true friend and a first class citizen and although he has 
passed from Earth to Heaven his Christian example, benevolent course, 
wise counsel and kind acts will never be forgotten.  In common with 
the vast multitude who knew and appreciated his sterling worth we drop 
a tear to his memory and tender the bereft family our heartfelt sympathy, 
as we always recognized Mr. Borcherdt as one of the best and truest 
friends of our boyhood days.
Chilton Times, September 22, 1877
********
There is also an article in Der Nord Westen, 6 Sept. 1877


HENRY BORCHERDT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1903:
Death Fri. morning of 45-yr. old Henry Borcherdt, a well-regarded resident of our
city, following an illness of about a year. The deceased had been employed by the
Chicago Northwestern Railroad for many years, but about 5 yrs. ago took over the
Central Hotel and then later the Badger Café. He is survived by his sorrowing parents,
several sisters, his widow and a 9-yr. old daughter. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon.
******
(d. 27 Nov. 1903/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
[bur. 11-28-1903/cause: cirrhosis of liver]


JOACHIM BORCHERDT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Sep. 1904:
On Tues. evening Mr. F.C. Borcherdt, the proprietor of the 
Hotel Victoria here, received a telegram that his brother, 
Joseph Borcherdt, had died from burns received while at work 
in Kaukauna. He was employed there by the Chicago Northwestern 
Railroad Co. and was injured in the explosion of a gasoline 
receptacle while at work. He was burned so badly that he suffered 
a terrible death within a few hours. This is the third of the 
Borcherdt brothers who has died within the past year. This victim 
of such a terrible end was 50 yrs. of age and leaves a wife and 3 
children as well as his sorrowing parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. 
The body will be brought here for burial tomorrow.
*********
[Johan Borcherdt/bur. 09-28-1904] (Note: Because of the dates involved, I
sent this one to the cemetery office and here is the reply)
[It’s believe it’s the same person:
Lot purchased By Joachim Burchardt on 10/3/1881;
Lot diagram book has Joachim Borcherdt;
Burial register has Jochan Borcherdt, male, no age listed, no birthplace or 
cause of death listed
These 2 markers are on the lot:
Wilhelmina Borcherdt/1851-1930, next to:
Joachim Borcherdt/1849-1904
That match to (printout info on the site):
[W2-219-2]-[Johan Borcherdt/bur. 09-28-1904]
[W2-219-2]-[Wilma Borcherdt/bur. 7-2-1930/age 86 yrs/died at Kaukauna, WI/cause: cancer
    of right lung/bur. on Joachim Borcherdt lot]
although ages are off a little.  Note that the wife also died in Kaukauna.]


MARY BORCHERDT   cemetery #44

MRS. BORCHERDT, RESIDENT HERE 51 YEARS, DEAD
Mother of F.C. Borcherdt Dies at Age of 84
Death claimed Mrs. Minnie Borcherdt, widow of the late Frederick 
Borcherdt, at the home of her daughter, mrs. Henry Baetke, South 
Tenth street, last night, taking another of the early day settlers 
of the county. 
Mrs. Borcherdt, was 84 years of age and had been in failing health 
for some time. Mrs. Borcherdt was born in Germany June 18, 1829 
and was married there and in 1856 came to America with her husband, 
the couple arriving here June 13 of that year and Mr. Borcherdt 
for years engaged in the contract and teaming business. Since the 
death of her husband some years ago Mrs. Borcherdt had made her 
home with her children, four of whom survive, being F.C. Borcherdt, 
Sr., this city, John, of Chicago, Mrs. Henry Baetke and Mrs. Lena 
Rolland, this city. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 
3 o’clock from St. John’s church, Marshall street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 07, 1915, Page 1
********
[Minnie (Mary) Borcherdt/bur. 9 Apr. 1915/cause: paralysis following apoplexy]
********
(Maria Borcherdt nee Meishner/b. June 13, 1829 in Mecklenburg/d. April 9, 1915 - 
St. John's United Church of Christ)
********
SON CUT OFF IN MOTHER'S WILL, CONTESTS 
But Court Orders Borcherdt Will to be Probated 
Cut off with a $25 bequest in the will of his mother, the late Mrs. 
Maria Borchert, while three other children share equally in the estate, 
John Borcherdt of Chicago today contested the petition for probating of 
the will and a hearing was held in probate court. Judge Chloupek, in a 
ruling, admitted the will to probate. The contest was raised upon the 
grounds that Mrs. Borcherdt was incompetent, owing to age, to make a 
will and that undue influence had been exercised but the court held 
that there was no evidence to support the charges. 
The estate is said to be valued at about $4,000. Attorneys for Borcherdt 
said that an appeal might be taken. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 04, 1915, Page 1 


WILHELMINA BORCHERDT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Aug. 1900:
Death Fri. of 91-yr. old Mrs. Wilhelmine Borcherdt, widow of the late
Friedrich Borcherdt who died in Livorno in 1877. The deceased was born 
11 June 1809 in Chemnitz, Kingdom of Saxony, and came to America with 
her husband in 1833. The family first lived in Detroit, but then in 1841 
came to Neshoto and beginning in 1856 have been residents in Manitowoc. 
When Mr. Borcherdt was named American Counsel in Livorno in 1874 the 
deceased accompanied him there but returned to Manitowoc following his 
death. She leaves 6 children. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon.


WILLIAM BORCHERDT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1904: 
Death Fri. in Kaukauna of Wilhelm Borcherdt, a son of Mr. 
Fr. Borcherdt here. The deceased had come here about 6 wks. 
ago to attend the funeral of his brother, Henry Borcherdt, 
and while here caught a severe cold which turned into 
pneumonia that shortly claimed his life. He worked for the 
Northwestern Railroad for 23 yrs. and proved himself to be 
a conscientious employee. He was born 14 Apr. 1861 and 
married several years ago with Miss Emma Brennig. About 
14 yrs. ago he moved to Kaukauna with his family. In addition 
to his widow he is survived by 3 children, his father, 3 
brothers and 2 sisters. His body, and his survivors, were 
brought here by the Northwestern Railroad on a special train 
honoring the loss of a loyal employee. He was buried Mon. in 
the local city cemetery.


ADOLPH BORETSKY   cemetery #89A

The death of Adolph Boretsky occurred Saturday last at his home, 
1303 Twenty-third Street. Mr. Boretsky had been ill a long time.  
He was 55 years of age, having been a resident of this city since 
boyhood.  He was employed in Aluminum Goods plant no. 1.  The 
deceased is survived by his wife, three daughers; Rose, Anna and 
Lucy, and three sons: Benjamin, Otto and Edward.
The Funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the home, Rev. T. A. 
Hawkes officiating.
The Reporter - Chronicle, Thur. 31 May 1928, page 1, col. 2


JOHANN BORGWALD   cemetery #89A
 
From Der Nord Westen, 25 July 1901: 
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 23 July)
Old Mr. J. Burgwald(sic) died this morning after having 
suffered a long illness which makes his death a blessing. 
He was 78. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thurs.


ALFRED C. BORGWARDT   cemetery #44

Alfred C. Borgwardt, 72, of 619 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Bethany Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Borgwardt was born Oct. 5, 1897, in Town of Newton, son of the late 
Rudolph and Anna Ahlers Borgwardt. He attended schools in Newton and 
operated the L and B Service Station from 1934 until 1946. Then he had 
been employed by Manitowoc Engineering Co. retiring in 1963. He married 
Erna Fischer Sept. 8, 1923, in Town of Newton, the couple moving to 
Manitowoc in 1926. Mr. Borgwardt served on the church councils at First 
German Evangelical Lutheran Church and Bethany Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife; a son, a daughter, two brothers, John and 
Walter of the Town of Newton, and seven grandchildren. A brother preceded 
him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 
3 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 4, 1970
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[d. 04-04-1970/age 72 yrs.]
(b. 5 Oct. 1897/d. Apr. 1970/SSDI)


ANNA BORGWARDT  (d. 1946)   cemetery #70

Mrs. Rudolph Borgwardt, 77, lifelong resident of the county, died 
Thursday night on the homestead farm, route 3, Manitowoc, now operated 
by her son, Walter.
Born Anna Ahlers in Newton in 1869, she was married to Mr. Borgwardt in 
1893 and they located on the farm in Newton. Mr. Borgwardt died three 
years ago.
Survivors are four sons, Edwin, John and Walter of Newton, Alfred of 
this city; sister, Mrs. John Carstens of Newton; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the St. Johns Lutheran church, 
Newtonburg, the Rev. Edward Kionka officiating. Burial will be in the 
adjoining cemetery.
The body may be viewed from Sunday noon until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 31, 1946 P.2
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(Johanna Auguste Borgwardt/d. 05/30/1946/bur. 06/03/1946/from records of St. 
John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)


AUGUST BORGWARDT   cemetery #40

August J. Borgwardt, 59, lifelong resident of the county, died yesterday at the 
Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness. He was moved to the hospital 
three months ago from his farm home in Liberty.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 o'clock 
from the German Lutheran church in Liberty, the Rev. E. Schroeder officiating. 
Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Borgwardt was born in 1883 at Liberty and in 1910 married Miss Ella Stoll and 
they located on the present farm. Mrs. Borgwardt died five years ago and a daughter, 
Ruth, four months ago.
Survivors are two sons, Herbert and Erwin, both of Liberty; two brothers, Rudolph 
of Newton and Christian of Liberty; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Haese and Mrs. John 
Sieber, of this city, Mrs. William Sonnenburg, of Liberty.
The body will be moved to the Borgwardt home from the Berge funeral home, Valders, 
Friday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 14, 1942 P. 19


ELLA BORGWARDT   cemetery #40

Mrs. August Borgwardt, 52, Liberty, died this morning after a
lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at
1:30 p.m., from the farm home and at two o'clock from the German
Lutheran church, Liberty.
Mrs. Borgwardt, nee Ella Stoll, was born in Wisconsin Rapids in
1885 and was married to Mr. Borgwardt in 1910 in Milwaukee. They
located on a farm in Liberty.
Survivors are the widower; daughter, Ruth; two sons, Herbert and
Ervin, all of Liberty; mother, Mrs. Herman Stoll, Newton; two
brothers, Charles and Herman, Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha
Kindt and Mrs. Frances Hackbarth, Milwaukee.
The body may be viewed at the Borgwardt home after Tuesday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 27, 1937
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Mrs. Borgwardt Of Liberty Dies Monday Morning
St. Nazianz. - (Special) - 
Mrs. August Borgwardt, 52, who resided four miles east of 
St Nazianz, passed away at 2 a.m. Monday at Holy Family 
hospital in Manitowoc where she had been taken Saturday 
evening, the day of her son Ervin's wedding.
Mrs. Borgwardt, nee Ella Stoll was born in Wisconsin Rapids 
in 1885 and was married to August Borgwardt in 1910 at 
Milwaukee. The couple located on a farm in the town of 
Liberty.
Survivors are her husband, a daughter, Ruth; two sons, Herbert 
and Ervin, all of Liberty; her mother Mrs. Herman Stoll, Newton; 
two brothers, Charles and Herman of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. 
Bertha Kindt and Mrs. Frances Hackbarth, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the farm 
home and at 2 o'clock at the German Lutheran church at Liberty. 
The body may be viewed at the Borgwardt home until the time of 
burial.
The Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, September 29, 1937


ERNA BORGWARDT   cemetery #40

Mrs. Erwin Borgwardt, 60, of Rt. 1, Valders, died early Tuesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 
Town of Liberty. The Rev. C. R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will 
be in the parish cemetery.
Mrs. Borgwardt, nee Erna Melger, was born July 21, 1912, in the Town of 
Meeme, daughter of the late William and Emma Dittmer Melger. She was 
married to Erwin Borgwardt Sept. 25, 1937. They lived in the Liberty area 
all their married life.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. 
Wednesday until 11:30 a.m. Thursday and from noon at the church until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 6, 1973


ERNEST FREDERIC CHARLES WILLIAM BORGWARDT   cemetery #40

Name: Borgwardt, Ernest Frederic Charles William
D.: 8/27/1869   B.: 3/4/1869
Reg. D.: 12/22/1869       sex: m/w
Age at death: 5 mo. 23 da.
B.P.: Liberty
D.P.: Tn. Liberty
Cem: Trinity Churchyard
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Chas. Wagner, Tn. Newton
Spouse:
F.: John Borgwardt
M.: Lisette ___ Hinstorf
Cause of Death:
Add Info.: Cert. Dt. 12/20/1869
Pg.# 69


JOHN A. BORGWARDT   cemetery #44

John A. Borgwardt, 61, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Bethany Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Borgwardt was born Oct. 6, 1908, in Town of Liberty, son of the late 
Christian and Mrs. Anna Luebke Borgwardt. He farmed most of his life and 
was active in the Holstein Breeders Assn.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Anna Borgwardt; three brothers, Walter, 
Harold and Elroy, and two sisters, Mrs. Martin Luebke and Mrs. Willard 
Cummings, all of Valders. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church.
Memorials in his memory may be made to Bethany School Building Fund or for 
hymnals.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 6, 1970