[ CI ] OBITUARIES
EMIL E. CIGLER cemetery #32 Emil E. Cigler, age 77 of Mishicot, was called to his eternal rest Thursday, March 4, 1999, in Hospice at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 8, 1999, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot Rev. John Neuser will officiate with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum. Emil was born on October 11, 1921, in Kellnersville, son of the late Emil F. and Frances (Schleca) Cigler. He married Dorothy Mae Strutz on January 22, 1944. Emil served in the Navy in World War II in the European Theatre. After the war, he sailed the Great Lakes for Reiss Coal Company, worked as telegrapher for the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. He was a past member of Railroad telegraphers and train dispatchers, past Grand Knight of Mishicot-Tisch Mills Council 4807 Knights of Columbus. At present he was a member of the Society of American Magicians, International Magicians Society, and member of S.A.M. Assembly of Milwaukee. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; two sons, one grandson, one granddaughter one sister, two brothers, one brother-in-law, one brother-in-law. He was preceded in death by one sister, Agnes Baumann, one brother, Jerry Jira; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Cigler; one sister-in-law, Carol Grumann. The family will receive relatives and friends at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot on Monday, March 8, 1999, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 1999
DELORES M. CIHA cemetery 89D
Delores M. Ciha, age 81, of Two Rivers, died peacefully early Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2002 at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Kay Richter, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Del was born Aug. 30, 1920 in Virginia, Minn., daughter of the late Oskar and Jennie Johannson Engstrom. She was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where she earned a degree in Physical Education. On Dec. 18, 1948 she married Frank J. Ciha Jr. at First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. Del began her teaching career in 1945 at Two Rivers Washington High School, serving as physical education teacher until her retirement in 1985. She was the founder of the high school Polliwog Swim Team and the Pom-Rai Marching Squad. She was very proud of both organizations, especially the elegant swim pageants. Del loved collecting antiques and was the owner of Shades of Gold Antique Shop in Two Rivers. Survivors include her loving and caring husband of 53 years: Frank J. Ciha Jr.; one sister, two sisters-in-law. Many nieces and nephews of whom she was very fond and many close and dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law: Bessie and Frank J. Ciha Sr.; two brothers: Mel Engstrom and Robert Engstrom; and two sisters: Florence Oman and Bernice Schmidt. Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday evening and at the church on Monday after 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, July 5, 2002
LILLIAN E. CIHA cemetery #89D Miss Lillian E. Ciha, age 75, of Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, March 14, 1996, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 18, 1996, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Larry Seidl. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Lillian was born May 3, 1920, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Frank J. Sr. and Bessie Psenicka Ciha. She was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers with the class of 1938. Lillian was employed at the Mirro Aluminum Company for over 35 years until her retirement. She was very active at the Two Rivers Senior Center where she was voted Outstanding Volunteer for 1995. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, one sister one sister-in-law. Nieces and nephews, one great-niece. She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert J. Ciha, and two sisters, Hattie Solenski and Viola Kronzer. Friends may call at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Monday after 9 a.m. until the time of service. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, no date.
MARILYN A. CIHA cemetery #89D Marilyn A. Ciha, age 70, of Two Rivers, died Thursday morning May 27, 1999, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday June 1, 1999, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born November 20, 1928, in Two Rivers, daughter of Julia (Mezera) Ciha and the late Edward Ciha. She attended St. Luke Parochial School and was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, in 1951, she received a degree in nursing from St. Agnes School of Nursing, Fond du Lac. Marilyn was employed with Holy Family Hospital for a number of years and later employed by Mirro/Foley Co. as an industrial nurse until retiring in 1990. Marilyn enjoyed traveling around the world. She was a faithful member of Holy Redeemer Parish. She is survived by her mother, a resident at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc; three nieces, one nephew, and two great nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Ciha and by one brother, Mark Ciha and his wife, Carol Ciha. Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, until the time of Mass at 12:30 p.m. There will be no Monday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to Holy Redeemer Parish. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 29, 1999
ROBERT J. CIHA SR. cemetery #89D Robert J. Ciha Sr., age 67, of Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning, August 13, 1995, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 15, 1995, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Donald Marquardt with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Robert was born February 19, 1928, in Two Rivers, son of the late Frank J. and Bessie Psenicka Ciha Sr. He attended Two Rivers Washington High School, graduating with the Class of 1946, then served his country in the United States Army from October, 1950 to August, 1952, being honorably discharged as a Sergeant. On May 16, 1953, he married Irene Bronk at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Bob was the owner/ operator of Ciha's Bar in Two Rivers for 40 years. He was a member of the February Club, and the Two Rivers Senior Center. Survivors include his wife, Irene; one son, two daughters and sons-in-law, a beloved granddaughter, his mother-in-law, one brother and sister-in-law, two sisters. Brothers and sisters-in-law. Also surviving is his very special pet dog, "Sally." Also aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Robert "Robby" Jr., his father-in-law, Emil Bronk, two sisters and three brothers-in-law, Viola and Claude Kronzer, Hattie and Chester Solinsky, and Ken Troullier. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5-8 p.m. TONIGHT. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Marquardt. The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to Drs. Wineinger, Gemer, Hoftiezer and Thayer for the excellent care and attention given to Robert throughout his illness. Herald Times Reporter, no date.
ANNA CISLER cemetery #36 Name: Cisler, Anna D.: 3/23/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 4 Mo. B.P.: Kossuth D.P.: Kossuth Cem.: Kossuth Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly, Franklin Spouse: F.: Vencl Zisler M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer's Daughter Pg. #: 289
ALZBETA CIZEK cemetery #36 From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1908: Death in Town Kossuth Friday of 78-year old Mrs. Elisabeth Cizek of old age debility. The funeral was held Sunday.
ANTON CIZEK cemetery #36 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1907: Death in Town Kossuth, where he was living with his son, of 91-year old Anton Cizek on Tuesday. The deceased, who was born in Bohemia, came to Manitowoc County in 1852 and settled on a farm in Town Kossuth. He leaves 4 children. The funeral will be held this morning.
GEORGE CIZEK cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1906: We must report another drowning accident. Sunday morning Areil Brandt, Frank Kautsky and George Cizek went out on the lake in a boat borrowed from the Zechel brothers. The lake was like a looking-glass and the journey went well. After a short while Brandt said he wanted to go back on land, and so his two comrades brought him to the shore and they went back out on the lake. They hadn't gone very far when the boat suddenly tipped over and both boys fell into the water. Kautsky hung onto the overturned boat, whereas Cizek, who was a good swimmer, decided to swim ashore, but it is likely that he suffered cramps and he sank into the deep before the eyes of his friend. Kautsky cried for help, which arrived quickly, and he was taken into the boat of John Bock and brought to land. Others searched for Cizek without results. The police were notified and Police Chief Drews and Capt. Carle came with grappling irons to search the lake bottom. Regrettably, in his panic Kautsky had forgotten the spot where the accident occurred… Finally, about 3 in the afternoon a couple of boys in a skiff spotted the body about 50 feet from the shore at the foot of Chicago Street. The body was brought aboard and taken to the residence of Joseph Mlada, an uncle of the drowning victim, and from there taken for burial on Tuesday afternoon. George Cizek was 16 years old, the son of a widow who lives on Chicago Street.
HENRY CIZEK cemetery #36 Writes Instructions For Funeral Before Killing Self Manitowoc, Wis.— Before firing a shotgun charge through his heart which ended his life Sunday morning, Henry Cizek, 62-year-old Kossuth farmer, left complete instructions for his funeral even penning the sermon to be delivered over his body. The suicide note was found Sunday by a son Alvin in his father's room in the farm home. In the note were instructions to notify the coroner that the body was to be taken to the Husar and Wachal funeral home in Kellnersville and funeral services held there instead of at the family home. A malady with which the deceased had suffered for many years brought on a spell of despondency ever since he returned home last week from a visit to a physician in Manitowoc. Mr. Cizek arose as usual Sunday morning, and after his son left the house to do the chores, he is believed to have taken the shotgun to the garage where be ended his life. Mr. Cizek was an officer of the Z. C. B. J. lodge, an organization of Bohemians at Kossuth. He often officiated at funeral services of other members who passed on, and in the conduct of these rites he followed a religious routine which so impressed him that he wrote one of for his own funeral. This copy was found in the envelope with a notation that Anton Rott, a close friend of the deceased and a member of the Z, C. B. J. lodge, officiate at the funeral services using the script written by the dead man. Surviving are the widow; a son Alvin of Reif's Mills; two daughters; four brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Husar and Wachal funeral home in Kellnersville with interment in the Kossuth National cemetery. From The Sheboygan Press Tuesday, April 17, 1934 Page 21 (sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
JOSEPH CIZEK SR. Cemetery #36 THE MANITOWOC HERALD-TIMES, MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1934 JOSEPH CIZEK SR., 95, KOSSUTH PIONEER, DIES, BEGAN CAREER OF FARMER IN COUNTY IN 1852 - Funeral Services On Wednesday; Was Active Almost Until His Death Joseph Cizek, Sr., 95, who came into Manitowoc County with his parents on foot as a child in 1852, died Sunday at the home of his son, Joseph Jr., in the town of Kossuth. He had been active up until a little more than a year ago. Since then he had been confined to his bed. He would have been 96 years old Feb 12. In spite of the hardships of early pioneer life, when the elder Cizek helped to hew out a farm with the aid of oxen, he actively engaged in farming until 1910, a span of 58 years. Even after retirement he helped with chores for many years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 A.M. from the son's home in the town of Kossuth, Anton Rott officiating. Interment will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. The deceased was born in Trem, Bohemia, in 1838. At the age of 14 years he with his family started for America, the journey by sailing vessel requiring 12 weeks on the stormy Atlantic before New York was reached. IN COLLISION More troubles beset the emigrants on the way to Chicago. The passenger train on which they were riding collided with a freight train and many persons aboard the train were killed. They boarded a boat at Chicago and proceeded to Milwaukee where the women and the children remained and the men and boys walked to Manitowoc county to purchase land. That was in 1852. After locating a homestead in Kossuth, they returned to Milwaukee by boat , loaded the families and provisions on ox carts and began the long journey northward to the new home. Locating near Kellnersville, the Cizek family cleared the land for the erection of a log cabin and worked many weeks to clear sufficient land so that the solid could be tilled. Later Mr. Cizek acquired his own farm near Polifka's corners which is now operated by his son. He had the misfortune to lose his buildings in a fire but they were rebuilt. MARRIED IN 1864 In 1864 Mr. Cizek married Marie Shara who preceded him in death in 1924. After giving up active farming the elder Cizek still assisted his son in the operation of the farm. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Anna Spevacek, Ravenna, Neb.,; Mrs. Rose Cizek, Kossuth; and Mrs. John Steiner, Rockwood; five sons, Edward, Denmark; Henry, Reif's Mills; Robert, Menchalville; Joseph Jr., on the home farm, and Louis of Kaukauna; a brother Wencel Cizek of Glendale, California; 35 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. The body is to be removed to the home Tuesday from the Husar and Wachal parlors at Kellnersville.
JULIA CIZEK cemetery #44 Mrs. Julia Cizek, 94, formerly of 926 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, November 29, 1990, at Park Lawn Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday from First Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Plank will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. She was born May 5, 1896, in Branch, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Peroutka Carbon. She attended schools at Branch. She married Charles Cizek, September 22, 1923, in Branch. He preceded her in death in 1962. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a former Deacon and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star of Manitowoc. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, a sister, Lenore Schroder of Neenah, Wisconsin; four grandchildren; four great grand- children; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
VACLAV CIZEK (WENZEL) cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Sept. 1908: Death Friday evening after a long illness of Wenzel Cizek, a well-known resident of our city, in the home of his daughter here, Mrs. Joseph Mlada. The deceased, who was 73, came from his Bohemian home to Manitowoc County in 1852 and operated a farm in Town Kossuth. In 1872 he moved to Manitowoc where he operated a business for many years. His wife preceded him in death about a year ago. He is survived only by the above named daughter. His funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon.
ANTHONY CLARK Cemetery #43 From the Manitowoc Herald Times. Feb. 24, 1941 Anthony Clark Dies Sunday at Home Here Former County Official was ill only two weeks; Funeral on Tuesday. Anthony J. Clark, 77, realtor and insurance agent here for years and prominent in Catholic fraternal organizations, died early Sunday at the home, 1312 Hamilton Street. Mr. Clark, former county offical and lifelong resident of the county, had been ill two weeks. He was stricken with a severe cold while on a trip downtown and pneumonia developed. Funeral Tuesday Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 o'clock from the St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. J.H. Schmitt officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Clark was born in Liberty April 20, 1863, the son of Anthony and Bridget Clark. He attended district schools of the township and when a young man, learned the cheesemaker's trade. He attended the agricultural school at the state university in Madison, studying cheese and butter making. He embarked in that business in 1886 and continued in it for 11 years. In 1893 he was appointed state cheese and butter instructor. In 1886 he married Miss Anges C. Peppard at Osman. Mr. and Mrs. Clark moved to this city in 1890 and Mr. Clark became identified with the Schuette Bros. department store. He took an active interest in the Democratic party and in the fall of 1908 was the party's candidate for Clerk of Circuit Court. He was elected and served 6 years until January 1915. During that period, Mr. Clark inaugurated a school for men and women who wished to take out their citizenship papers. In his terms of office, nearly 1,600 men and 48 women were granted citizenship. Following his retirement from public office, Mr. Clark opened a grocery store which he operated three years and after disposing of this business entered the real estate and insurance field in this city. He remained active in this field until stricken ill. Active in Politics. Even after retirement from office, Mr. Clark remained active in party politics. He served for many years on the precinct election boards of his ward. Ever since they came to this city, Mr. and Mrs Clark have been members of the St. Boniface congregation. He served as secretary, treasurer and trustee of the congregation at various times. His affiliations included several Catholic societies. he was secretary of the Catholic Knights at his death and a life honorary member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and St. Boniface Holy Name Society. Mr. Clark in the years he was active as a realtor and insurance man, was a member of the Manitowoc Real Estate Board and the Manitowoc Insurance Board. In October, 1936, Mr. and Mrs Clark observed their golden wedding anniversary with a gathering of their children, relatives and friends. They repeated their nuptial vows at a ceremony at the St. Boniface Church. Survivors are the widow; daughter, Miss Mary A, Clark, of this city; four sons, Edwin T. Clark and Attorney Walter H, Clark of this city, Dr. Finton H. Clark of Sheboygan, John A. Clark, Milwaukee, Milwaukee school principal; a brother, M.W. Clark of St. Paul, Minn; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence O'Grady of Meeme, Miss Catherine A. Clark, a nurse at Milwaukee; two grandaughters, Marguerite Mary Clark of Milwaukee, Patricia Ann Clark of Sheboygan. There are also a number of nieces and nephews. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home. The rosary will be recited there at 7 o'clock tonight by the Holy Name Society, at 7:15 by the Daughters of Isabella, and at 7:30 by the St. Baniface C.O.F. and K. of C. Societies.
BERNARD CLARK cemetery #6 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1907: Bernard Clark, a prominent farmer living near Clarks Mills who has been in our county since 1862, has died at age 82. He leaves a widow and 6 children. The funeral was held yesterday morning.
HARRIETT CLARK Harriet Andrus Clark/Jul. 10, 1837 - May 28, 1900 From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1903: Death Thurs. in Clarks Mills of 65-yr. old Mrs. Harriett Clark, widow of the late Ira Clark, of lung cancer. She leaves 2 sisters. The funeral was held in Clarks Mills. (Note: The year may have been mis-read on this stone, as the age is right and the day and month are right with the obit.)
MARTIN CLARK cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1902: Death in St. Nazianz on Mon. of Martin Clark of pneumonia. The funeral was held Tues. in Meeme.
PERCY B. CLARK Cemetery #44 Manitowoc Herald-Times; Tuesday 24 May 1966; p T Percy B. Clark, 68, of 1300 Market St., Milwaukee, died Monday at a Milwaukee hospital after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude Le Clair will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Clark was born Oct 7, 1897 at Logansport, La, son of the late James M. and Ellen Rogers Clark. He worked for the Oeflein Co. at Milwaukee. His is survived by a brother, Ray, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home Ninth Street entrance from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. sent in by a researcher/see contributors page
WALTER J. CLARK, ATTY Cemetery #44 from the Sheboygan Press Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, for Walter J. (Pat) Clark, 75, prominent Manitowoc attorney. He died at Holy Family Hospital Wednesday afternoon following an extended illness. Atty. Clark practiced in the Manitowoc County area for 50 years and was a long time member of the firm of Clark, Rankin, Nash, Spindler and Dean. He was born March 29, 1896, at Manitowoc, a son of the late Anthony J. and Agnes Peppard Clark. He was a veteran of World War I. He formerly was secretary of Wisconsin Fuel and Light Co. and Paragon Elecrric Co. of Two Rivers and had been an active board member of the Invincible Metal Furniture Co. He also was a past president of the Manitowoc County Bar Association. Clark served for many years on the advisory board of Holy Family Hospital and Holy Family College, both operated by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Clarke is survived by his wife, Ada; a brother, Dr. F. J. Clark, Sheboygan dentist, and a sister, Miss Mary Clark of Manitowoc. Two brothers, John and Edwin, preceded him in death. Pfeffer Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
MATH. CLAUDER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1892: Death on Mon. morning of the 18 yr. old daughter of Mr. Wilhelm Clauder, from an attack of the flu. Burial took place yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery.
ROBERT CLAUDER cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Pilot, July 12, 1888 A boy 12 years of age named Robert Clauder was drowned yesterday while bathing in the river near Hanson's mill. The body of the boy was recovered in the evening. It is said the father of the boy was drunk and insisted upon the boy's going into the deep water, and was unable to give him assistance. These facts being reported an inquest was ordered. ************** From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1888: Yesterday afternoon several boys were swimming in the river near Brandt’s Icehouse, during which 12 yr. old Robert Klaude, son of an employee of Smalley’s factory, stood on the bank. By chance, the boy’s father came along the path. The man was very drunk and, despite certainly being aware that the water was deep and the boy couldn’t swim, ordered his son to take off his clothes and jump in. The boy obeyed and promptly sank. The father continued into town to continue drinking, leaving others to search for the body. It was found about 7:30 p.m. and taken home to be given to the mother. (Article indicates that the boy’s grandfather undertook punishment of his son.)
ISABEL CLAUSSEN cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1899: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 31 Oct.) Death last Fri. morning of 4-yr. 10-mo. old Isabel Claussen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Claussen here, of brain fever. She was buried Sun. afternoon in the Mishicott Cemetery.
(CHILD) CLUSEN cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 16 Nov. 1899: Death Fri. of a small child of Ernst Clusen here. The funeral took place Sun. in Two Rivers.
ERNEST CLUSEN cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1901: Death Thurs. evening of 13th St. resident Ernest Clusen of a stroke. The deceased was born in Town Kossuth in 1851 and has spent his entire life in our county. He has been living in the city of Manitowoc for the last 7 years. He is survived by his widow and 8 children. The funeral was held Sun. in Two Rivers.
SON OF ROBERT CLUSEN cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 16 Sept. 1897: Death Mon. of a 10-mo. old son of Robert Clusen of Manitowoc from child cholera. The burial took place yesterday in Two Rivers.
MRS. M. COCHEMS cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1903: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 June) Death Wed. morning last week in her home of 92-yr. old Mrs. M. Cochems. She had lost her husband in the war and lived here half her life. Many mourners attended the funeral Fri. from the Catholic Church. (Note: This is the only cem. with the Cochems surname)
BENEDICT A. COENEN cemetery #89D Benedict A. Coenen, 82, a resident of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of Two Rivers, died Wednesday afternoon, April 25, 1990, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born June 19, 1907, at Rudolph, Wisconsin, son of the late Theodore and Anna VanDenWildenberg Coenen. He married the former Gladys T. Panure on January 28, 1929, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death in 1989. He was employed at Mirro Foley for 40 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of Mirro Retirement Club and the Men of Holy Redeemer. Survivors include six sons and daughters-in-law, three daughters and sons-in-law, four brothers and sisters-in-law, Simon and Angela Coenen of Rudolph, Wisconsin, Damion and Loretta Coenen of Auburndale, Wisconsin, Lambert and Agnes Coenen of Little Chute, Joseph and Catherine Coenen of Milwaukee; a sister, Mary Strean of Little Chute; 44 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren and 8 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine, four grandchildren, a son-in-law, a sister and a brother. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. (Herald Times Reporter, no date)
JEAN COENEN cemetery #89D
Jean Coenen, age 70, of Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2004 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2004 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Bob Rhyner with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Jean was born Jan. 27, 1933 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Julian and Anna Auclair Lafond. She attended St. Luke Grade School and Washington High School graduating with the class of 1951. On Jan. 5, 1952, Jean married Kenneth Coenen at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She was employed at Paragon Electric for 29 years and was a member of the PECO Club. Jean was also a member of the Ladies of St. Luke and St. Peter the Fisherman. Survivors include her husband and their children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, brothers and sisters-in-law, a special friend, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004 at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home. Concluding the visitation will be a prayer service led by Deacon Bill Klein. Visitation will continue Monday, Jan. 19 at the St. Luke Site from 9 am. until the time of Mass at 10a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two~Rivers is assisting the Coenen family with funeral arrangements. Thank you to the many doctors, especially Dr Thayer and Dr. Bhatt for the years of balancing her conditions to allow quality family life for us. The loving nurses and staff at Holy Family Memorial Dialysis Center for two years of excellent care, the ambulance service and transport vans that responded to our needs, all the friends who prayed, sent cards or treats to bring hope and cheer to Jean. You made life worth living. We have been blessed to live with you and again, thank you. The family of Jean Coenen Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 17, 2004
WINIFRED D. COENEN cemetery #32
Winifred D. Coenen, age 74, of Two Rivers, died Thursday afternoon, July 29, 2004, at her residence. Private family services were held on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Deacon Phil Andrastek officiated at the service. Cremation has taken place. Winifred was born April 29, 1930, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Mueller) Loeser. She attended St. John's Parochial School and Two Rivers Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1948. She was married to Albert E. Klabunde and together the couple had two children. Albert preceded her in death on March 16, 1957. Winifred then married Wesley Coenen on Nov. 9, 1957, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Two Rivers. Her children were then adopted by Wesley, and together the couple had six more children. Winifred and Wesley operated a dairy farm in the town of Two Rivers for many years. She also enjoyed sewing clothes, knitting, and doing crossword puzzles. Survivors include her husband: Wesley; four daughters and three sons-in-law, two sons and a daughter-in-law, 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister. She is further survived by several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Albert, a daughter, Karen; a son, David; one sister, Esther Becker; and three brothers, Harold, Howard and Robert Loeser. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers assisted the Coenen family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 2, 2004
BABY COFFIN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1905: A small child of Chas. Coffin here died a few days ago and was buried in the city cemetery.
MARY COLBURN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1903: Death here of Mrs. William Colbarn(sic) on Fri. after an illness of several years. Mrs. Colbarn(sic) was born 06 Dec. 1863 in Holland and came to America as a child. In 1900 she came to Manitowoc with her husband. She leaves her husband and 2 daughters. The funeral was Sunday.
JOHN WILLIAM ALEXANDER COLE cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, Feb. 17, 1855 John William Alexander Cole died, son of John A. Cole ************* Infant of John A. Cole/d. 8 Feb. 1855/no stone: from St. James Episc. church record)
CHRISTIAN COLLIN cemetery #84 Christian Collin, an old-time resident of the town of Schleswig, died on Sunday at his home, at the ripe old age of 80 years, 8 months and 2 days. Decedent was a native of Germany where he was born Dec. 19, 1832; in 1870 he was united in marriage to Henrietta Sperbrecher, the couple coming to America in the same year. They first made their home near Millhome, and after three years settled on a farm near Steinthal, where they have since resided. Seven children were born to them, of whom three have died. Mr. Collin leaves his aged wife, two sons and two daughters, and a number of grandchildren. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon, Rev. O. Saewert, of Bethlehem church officiating. Interment will be in the Rockville cemetery. - 1920
HERMAN COLLIN cemetery #84 Herman Collin Dies At Hospital Tuesday Funeral Services for Herman Collin, 76, will be held from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 2:00 p. m. today, Thursday. The Rev. Lloyd Weber will be in charge of the services and burial will be in the Rockville cemetery. Mr. Collin died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital. He was born April 7, 1879, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Collin, town of Sch(l)eswig. His entire life was spent in the town of Schleswig where he operated the Collin's homestead farm with his brother William. He was married to the former Frieda Hipke of the town of New Holstein. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Roitt, Plymouth, and a brother William of Schleswig. (no newspaper named, 8-4-1955)
WILLIAM COLLIN cemetery #84 William Collin, 75, of R. 1, Kiel, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer, died at his home this morning. Death was attributed to a heart attack. A lifelong resident of the township, he was born April 13, 1889, on the family homestead, a son of the late Christian and Henrietta Collin. He operated the home farm with his brother, Herman, who died in 1955. He retired three years ago. Surviving are three nieces. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with burial in Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville. Friends may call at the funeral home afte 3 p.m. Sunday. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, October 30, 1964 - P. 14
STEPHEN PERRY COLLINS cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 2 Aug. 1861: Stephen Perry Collins was scalded and died he was the son of G.B. Collins ************ (Stephen Perry Collins/d. 2 Aug. 1861/cause: scald/bur. in vault on private lot, Manitowoc/son of G.B. Collins/from St. James Episc. ch. record)
MICHAEL COMER cemetery #21 Name: Comer, Michael D.: 4/3/1862 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Schleswig, Mtw. Co. Cem.: St. Nazianz, Eaton Ch.: Inf. & Address: Ambrose Oshwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 9
THOMAS COMER cemetery #21 Name: Comer, Thomas D.: 5/15/1862 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz, Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Ambrose Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #:
ROBERT (JERRY) CONNOR cemetery #43 Robert (Jerry) Connor, age 71, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 26, 2003, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M., with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born Jan. 28, 1932, in Wausau, son of the late John and Laura Osterbrink Connor. Bob was a member of the United States National Guard for seven years. On May 22, 1954, he married the former Judith Blank in Sturgeon Bay. Bob was employed as an electrician with Craft Electric in Manitowoc, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the 158th Union of Green Bay, Eagles Aerie #706, Knights of Columbus, Mens Club of St. Boniface Catholic Church and was a volunteer driver for Red Cross. Bob enjoyed golfing, playing sheepshead, dartball and calling bingo at St. Boniface. Survivors include his wife, Judy Connor, Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, a son and daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, a brother and sister-in-law, two sisters and a brother-in-law. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9 am. Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 28, 2003
ANITA CONRAD cemetery #84 Mrs. Anita Conrad, 82, widow of Walter H., died early today at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. Born on March 9, 1894 in the Town of Schleswig, she was a daughter of Alfred and Mary Pickruhn Voland. She attended the district school and Kiel High School, graduating in 1912. On April 10, 1919 she was married to Walter H. Conrad. The couple located on a farm in the Town of Russell. Mr. Conrad died Nov. 23, 1963. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and its Ladies Aid Society. Survivors include two sons, six grandchildren and six great- grand-children; and two sisters. Mrs. Harry Klemme, Kiel, and Mrs. Hilma Prahl, rural Kiel. A grandson and a brother preceded her in death. Funeral servlces will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rev. Richard Warnke, pastor, officiatmg. Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the time of service. - May 1976
ELIZABETH CONRAD cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1897: Death Wed. last week in Town Cato of elderly Mrs. Konrad following a heart attack. The deceased, who is survived by one daughter, Mrs. W. Winke, was buried Fri. at the local city cemetery.
MRS. HANNAH CONRAD cemetery #82 Mrs. Hannah Conrad, 98, of Fond du Lac, a native of the Town of Russell, died early today at the Roselind Apartments in Fond du Lac, Born Feb. 22, 1873, a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Becker Jung, she was married to John Conrad on Oct. 8, 1896. The couple farmed in the Town of Russell until 1925 when they moved to Kiel. Mr. Conrad died Oct. 15, 1936. Mrs. Conrad made her home in Fond du Lac since 1942. Survivors include a daughter, two sons, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. A daughter also preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Uecker-Witt Funera1 Home, Fond du Lac, the Rev. Martin Koehler, pastor of the Church of Peace, officiating. Burial will be at the Kiel Cemetery.
MARY CONRAD cemetery #89A Name: Conrad, Mary D.: 1/17/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 4/27/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 17 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Two Rivers Cem.: Two Rivers Ch.: Inf. & Address: R. K. Paine M.D. Mtwc. Spouse: Carl Conrad F.: M.: Cause of Death: Heart Disease & Hem. of Add Info: Lungs. Occupation: Housework Pg. #: 221
PETER CONRAD cemetery #22 Name: Conrad, Peter D.: 3/19/1867 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: 45 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Ambrose Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 43
EDWARD CONREY From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1907: Death Monday in Clarks Mills of 90-year old Edward Conrey who has been a resident of Town Cato for over half a century. The funeral was held Wednesday.
CHARLES E. CONWAY cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 01 July 1897: Death Thurs. morning last week of Charles Conway in Meeme of a stroke. The deceased was 50 yrs. of age and leaves a widow and 7 children. The burial took place Sat. morning at the Catholic Cemetery in Osman. ************ (Carl Conway/d. 26 June 1897/age 50 yrs./from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.207)
MICHAEL COONEY cemetery #55 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1905: Michael Cooney, a well-known farmer in Town Cato, died Fri. of a heart attack. The deceased, who was born in Town Cato 45 yrs. ago, leaves a widow and 4 children. The funeral was held Mon. morning from the Catholic Church in Maple Grove.
BERNARD COOPER cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 20 July 1905: A 14-mo. old son of C.B. Cooper in Two Rivers died Sat. of diphtheria.
LELIA COOPER cemetery #1 From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906: Death in Town Cato, after a one week illness, of Mrs. Loretta Cooper at age of about 50. She leaves her husband and 2 children.
CHARITY COOTWAY cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1900: On Fri. consumption also took the life of Miss Charity Cootway, daughter of T. Cootway here. The deceased, who reached the age of 23, leaves 4 brothers and 2 sisters in addition to her parents. Her funeral was held Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
ELSIE COOTWAY cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1904: Death from consumption on Tues. of Elsie, the youngest daughter of Mr. T. Cootway here. She was just 14 yrs. old. She is the 3rd child who has been snatched from the family by death in the last 3 yrs. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from Sacred Heart Church.
DONALD S. COPESKEY, SR. cemetery #32 Donald S. Copeskey, Sr., age 69, of Two Rivers, died Thursday evening at Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at Knollwood Mausoleum Chapel. The Rev. Larry Seidl will officiate and entombment will be at Knollwood Mausoleum. Don was born July 30, 1931 in Two Rivers, the son of Sylvester and Mary Ann Hallada Copeskey. He attended St. Luke Grade School and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1949. Don was a veteran of the US Navy where he served in the Postal Service. On Jan. 3, 1953 he married Roberta Zusskind at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He was employed with the US Postal Service as a letter carrier for many years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion in Two Rivers and served as union president of the NALC. Don enjoyed horseshoes, fishing, gar dening and bowling. Survivors include his wife, Roberta Copeskey of Two Rivers, three sons and two daughter-in-law, seven grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, three sisters and two brothers-in-law. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Copeskey and a brother, Frank Copeskey and a nephew, Joseph Copeskey. The family will greet relatives and friends at Knollwood Mausoleum on Wednesday, July 18, 2001 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Klein & Stangel Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 2001
LARRY S. COPESKEY cemetery #32 Larry S. Copeskey age 43, of Two Rivers, died Wednesday afternoon April 9, 2003 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Ken Coenen. Cremation has taken place. Entombment of the cremated remains will be at Knollwood Mausoleum at a later date. Larry was born Sept. 17, 1959 in Two Rivers, son of Roberta Zusskind Copeskey and the late Donald S. Copeskey. He attended Washington High School Two Rivers. Larry loved playing sheepshead, cribbage and bowling at Rudy's Lanes. Survivors include his mother: Roberta Copeskey, Two Rivers; two brothers and one sister-in-law, two nephews and five nieces. Other relatives and friends also survive. Larry was preceded in death by his father: Donald S. Copeskey Sr. and a brother: Michael The family will greet relatives and friends from 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2003 until the time of service at 4 p.m. at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers. Herald Times Reporter, April 11, 2003
MICHAEL CORBETT Cemetery #16 Michael/son of/P & M Corbett/Died Jan. 11, 1894/Aged 37 yrs From the Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Two Rivers, Tue. Jan. 23, 1894: Died: Michael Corbett, at the age of 36, in the hospital at West Superior of typhoid fever. Mr. Corbett was a bright man who had gained many friends at this place where his boyhood days were spent. He formally was a public school teacher in Kewaunee Co. His body was brought to this place for interment.
MARY CORDTS Cemetery 89A Obituary of Mary Cordts - died November 7, 1955 Mrs. Mary Cordts, 87, of 1407 - 22nd St., Two Rivers, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital at 6 a.m. Monday. She sustained a broken hip in a fall two weeks ago. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Cordts, nee Mary Moseler, was born in Two Rivers on Feb. 22, 1868, a daughter of the late John and Caroline Albrecht Moseler. When a young woman she moved to Milwaukee where she resided for more than 30 years. She was married in Milwaukee to Eibe Cordts in 1893. He preceded her in death in 1930. For the past 15 years she lived with her sister, Mrs. Christine Jerabek, at Two Rivers. Mrs. Cordts, up to the time of her injury was an active member of the Golden Age Club of Two Rivers and also was a member of the Our Lady of Victory Apostolate of Suffering. Besides her sister, Mrs. Jerabek, Mrs. Cordts leaves a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
EDWARD H. CORNILS Cemetery 89B From the Herald Times Reporter Aug. 12, 2003 Edward H. Cornils, age 98, formerly of 2349 8th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning Aug. 10, 2003 at Wisteria Haus, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of the Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien. Cremation will follow the Mass of Christian Burial and burial of the cremated remains will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers, at a later date. Ed was born April 3, 1905, son of the late John and Bertha Berg Cornils. On May 28, 1924, he married the former Adelia Kotchi at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on Dec. 26, 1980. He was employed with Kahlenberg Marine Engines in Two Rivers for more than 30 years until his retirement in 1970. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, six grand- children, 10 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Ed was preceded in death by six brothers; Lester, John, Carl, Bill, Harold and Walter; two sisters; Alma Habeck and Minnie Rozmarynoski; a son, grandson and a great-grandson. The Cornils family will greet relatives and friends Wednesday morning, Aug. 13, 2003 at St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers from 9:30 until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Ed was a quite(sic), private person who loved his children and grand children. He enjoyed gardening, woodcarving and fishing. The family would like to thank the staff of Wisteria Haus and Holy Family Hospice for the compassionate care given to Ed.
