[ CR ] OBITUARIES
WALTER B. CRABB cemetery #89D Walter B. Crabb, age 92, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, formerly of the Riverhills Apts., died Monday afternoon, November 22, 1999, at the Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 26, 1999, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Walter was born September 14, 1907, in Kewaunee County, son of the late Ben and Laura Monahan Crabb. On October 28, 1930, he was married to Viola Sturm at Mishicot. She preceded him in death December 30, 1974. Walter was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Co. for many years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Hamilton Good Fellowship Club and was active with scouting years ago. He enjoyed traveling, dancing and gardening. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, three daughters and three sons-in-law, 18 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother and sister-in-law, and a special friend. Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by three grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers. Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church after 10 a.m. Friday, until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 24, 1999
EUGENE CRAITE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Sep. 1901: Death yesterday of a 6-mo. old son of Geo. Craite here. The funeral will be held this morning.
EUSEBE CRAITE cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 16 Aug. 1894: Death in Mishicott on Sat. of Mr. Eusebe Craite, father of Mr. Isaac Craite, at the age of 71. The funeral took place Mon. at the Catholic Cemetery in Mishicott where the deceased’s 7 sons and 2 daughters reside.
KURTH CROCKER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 30 Sep. 1909: Death here Thursday morning of the 9-year old son of Arthur Crocker after a short illness.
WILLIAM CROLL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901 Death Tues. of WILLIAM CROLL, a well-known citizen who has lived in our city since 1877, following a long affliction with dropsy. Mr. CROLL, a "Pennsylvania Dutchman", reached the age of 68. He was active in local politics and was in the State Legislature in 1890 and 1892, where he served truly and intelligently. His funeral will be held Sat. afternoon.
MARIA CRONEN cemetery #22 Name: Cronin, Caroline D.: 11/8/1872 B.: Reg. D.: 12/30/1872 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 15 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add. info: Record Says Maria Cronin Pg. #: 134 ************** Cronen, Mary (child -Jan. 20, 1858-Nov. 8, 1872 daughter of David Cronen and Sarah Murphy [David and Sarah were married at St. Gregory on Aug. 25, 1855, which is the second marriage ever performed at St. Gregory -Clarence Schad claims that David died of rabies and needed to be tied to a bed until he died] -kept at the Oschwald orphanage) -no stone
JOHN CRONIN cemetery #55 Manitowoc Tribune, Vol. 18 No. 44, February 15, 1872, Page 4 Column 6 It becomes our painful duty to record the death of one of our best citizens in the prime of life and in the midst of great usefulness. John Cronin died at his residence in Maple Grove, last Friday, Feb. 9th, at the age of 27 years, of consumption, leaving behind his mourning parents loving, now disconsolate, young wife and two small children. John, whom we have known and respected from his boyhood up, learned the printer's trade in he[sic] Pilot office, then was employed for a long time in the Paper Warehouse of Hon. J.A. Noonan, in Milwaukee, and returned about four years ago to this county, where he started a country store in Maple Grove, and had soon established a thriving and profitable business; he was appointed Post Master at Maple Grove and honored with all the public offices he was willing to accept. But that insidious destroyer soon made itself felt by its victim, who, bravely bore and finally resignedly yielded to its deadly influence.
MAMIE CRONIN cemetery #55 (co. death index vol.9 p 110) Mamie Cronin, Town of Franklin, died Feb. 28, 1909 at age 24 of Consumption. She was single, born and buried in Maple Grove on Mar. 2, 1909. Her father was James Cronin, born in Conneticut. Her mother was Katherine Sheehey, born in Franklin, WI. Her occupation was domestic. The informant for the death cert. was Patrick Sheehey. Undertaker was J. P. Watt.
ELISABETHA CRONON cemetery #22 Name: Cronin, Elisabeth D.: 5/7/1872 B.: Reg. D.: 12/30/1872 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 16 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 129 ************ Cronon, Elisabeth (child –July 22, 1856-May 7, 1872 –daughter of David Cronen and Sarah Murphy [David and Sarah were married at St. Gregory on Aug. 25, 1855, which is the second marriage ever performed at St. Gregory -Clarence Schad claims that David died of rabies and needed to be tied to a bed until he died] -kept at the Oschwald Orphanage) kept at the Oschwald Orphanage)
MARIA CRONON cemetery #22 Name: Crenon, Maria D.: 4/7/1870 B.: Reg. D.: 11/28/1870 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 75 yrs. B.P.: D.P.: State Of Iowa Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #:
EDMUND CROWE cemetery #44 Death Certificate Volume #81 Page 311 Edmund Kenneth Crowe/age 92 yrs. b: 17 Sep 1887, Illinois d. 21 Aug 1980, Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc/cause: myocardial infarction white/male/widowed railroad car repairman for Chicago Northwestern Railroad father: Fred Crowe/mother: unknown From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, 22 August 1980, page 3, columns 4-5 CROWE Edmund K. Crowe, 92, of Manitowoc, who resided at Shady Lane Home, died Thursday, August 21, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Cemetery by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Manitowoc with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Crowe was born September 17, 1887 at Riverside, Ill., son of the late Mr and Mrs. Fred Crowe. He married Odelia Dornsky Sept 6, 1916, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death March 24, 1960. He was employed with Chicago Northwestern Railroad Company until his retirement in 1953 and was past worthy president and a 46 year member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 706 of Manitowoc. Survivors include a sister-in-law and two nieces. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. There will be no Sunday evening visitation.
WILLIAM CROWE cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1908: Death Friday, after a 5-month illness with a spinal malady, of 50-year old farmer Wm. Crowe in Liberty, a brother of Mr. E.S. Crowe, Editor of the local “Pilot”. He leaves a widow and 5 children. ************ William (July 11,1858-Sept. 11, 1908 –husband of Ellen nee O'Shea –son of Michael Crowe and Margareth Welsh died from "tuberculosis of vertebrae" and "pneumonia") – no stone
HAVER CROZINGER cemetery #21 Name: Crozinger, Haver D.: 5/2/1867 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: 16 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address:Rev. Ambros Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #:
GRACE A. CULLIGAN cemetery #89D Grace A. Culligan, age 89, a former Two Rivers resident, died Tuesday morning, March 23, 2004, at Lake Geneva Manor, Lake Geneva. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2004, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. William O'Brien with burial of the cremated remains at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, at a later date. Grace was born on March 14, 1915, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Walter and Alice Bedford Abel. On Sept. 2, 1937, the former Grace Abel married William J. Culligan at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on Sept. 19, 1987. Grace was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Company until her retirement in 1977. She was a former member of St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Eagles Auxiliary and Veterans Auxiliary of Two Rivers. She enjoyed bowling, golf and watching the (article clipped off) Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, three sisters, one brother and sister-in-law. Grace was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cynthia Culligan in 1998, and one sister, Vivian Donkey. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home on Saturday, March 27, 2004 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, no date.
MARGUERITE M. CULLIGAN cemetery #89D
Marguerite M. Culligan, age 90, a resident of Village Green East, Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Thursday evening March 11, 2004 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday March 15, 2004 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Wm. G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born April 26, 1913 in the town of Lincoln, Kewaunee County, the daughter of the late Frank & Selina (Junio) Culligan. She attended school at the Lincoln Town Schoolhouse until 1924 when she moved to Two Rivers with her family and attended St. Luke's Catholic School. Marguerite was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Co. for many years, until her retirement in 1976. She enjoyed traveling a lot throughout the United States, and also Europe. In her later years, after retirement, she enjoyed watching TV and playing cards. She was a longtime member of St. Luke Parish, Ladies of St. Luke, Two Rivers Eagles Auxilary, and the Two Rivers Senior Center. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, along with many nieces and nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends of Village Green East. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Genevieve Kirchman and Esther Falk, and four brothers, Earl, William, Clarence and Wallace Culligan. Friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers after 10 a.m. on Monday until the time of mass at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Culligan family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 13, 2004
WALLY J. CULLIGAN #89D Wally J. Culligan, age 83, of Two Rivers, died early Monday, Feb. 24, 2003 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. A memorial Mass will be held at noon on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish Sacred Heart site, Two Rivers. The Rev. William G. O'Brien will officiate at the service, with burial of the cremated remains in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Wally was born Oct. 27, 1919 in the town of Lincoln, Kewaunee County, a son of the late Frank and Salina Juno Culligan. He attended St. Luke's Grade School in Two Rivers, and Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1937. On Sept. 10, 1941, he married Dorothy Gronowski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Wally served with the U.S. Army-Air Force as a radio operator on a C-47 in the CBT Theater, entering service on Dec. 15, 1942, serving until Oct. 4, 1945. While in the military, he also attended Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, graduating in 1943. After being discharged from service, he was employed with Hamilton Industries for a number of years, before becoming an insurance agent with the Prudential Insurance Co. He worked for Prudential for 30 years until his retirement. After retiring, Wally also served as custodian of Sacred Heart Parish, Two Rivers. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and golfing. He was also an avid Packer fan and played a lot of softball with Gauthier Meats softball team. He hit the first home run at Walsh Field in Two Rivers. He was a long time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the VFW Post #1248, Two Rivers. Survivors include his wife: Dorothy; two sons and daughters-in-law, two daughters and one son-in-law, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three stepgrandchildren. He is further survived by one sister, and two sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish - Sacred Heart site, Two Rivers, after 11 a.m. on Thursday until the time of Mass at noon. The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with arrangements. A special "thank you" to all the caring nurses at Aurora Medical Center, especially Kitty of the VNA, who went above and beyond the call of duty. We will be forever in your debt! Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 26, 2003
ANNA B. CUMMINGS Cemetery #55 OBITUARY: Manitowoc Herald-Times; p.3 col 3; Wednesday 13 Sept 1972 Mrs. Anna B. Cummings, 88, of Reedsville died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The Rev. Alois Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Cummings, nee Anna Morrissey was born Sept. 14, 1883, in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late James and Mary Mulloy Morrissey. She was married to William Cummings in June 1909 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. He proceeded her in death in October 1943. Mrs. Cummings was one of the first graduates from Manitowoc County Teachers College. She was a teacher in Brown and Manitowoc counties. She was a member of St. Patrick Altar Society and honorary member of American Legion Auxiliary Gosz-Novak Post No. 199. Survivors include two sons Raymond J., of Park Ridge, Ill. and Leonard, of Milwaukee: six daughters, Mrs. Ed (Lucy) Tikalsky of Brillion, Mrs. Victor (Lorraine) Kapinos, of Maribel, Mrs. Erwin (Alyce) Lemberger, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Arthur(Bernice) Pritzl of Rt. W, Reedsville, Mrs. Joseph (Lenore) Typner, of Whitelaw and Mrs. James (Anna Marie) Burich of Clintonville; a sister, Mrs. William (Agnes) Monahan, of Green Bay; 47 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Two sons, a daughter, 16 brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 pm, American Legion Auxiliary prayer service at 8:20 p.m. and Altar Society Rosary at 8:30 p.m. (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)
KENNETH R. CUMMINGS cemetery #44
Kenneth R. Cummings, age 83, formerly of Manitowoc, died at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, on Saturday, May 7, 2005. Ken was born Oct. 16, 1921 at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Rose (Trost) Cummings. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1939. On Feb. 14, 1950, he married Helen Wolfe at Manitowoc. Helen died in October 1987. They celebrated 37 years together. Ken was employed as a sales representative for the corrugated container industry prior to his retirement. He was a veteran of World War II serving from Sept. 23, 1942 to Dec. 20, 1945 in the U.S. Marines in the Central Pacific. Ken was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Ken enjoyed golfing and was an avid hunter. Survivors include his two daughters, his son, and grandchildren. Private family graveside services were held at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Cummings family. Herald Times Reporter, May 12, 2005
MARY CUMMINGS Cemetery #55 Manitowoc Herald -Times p 2 C5; Monday 19 Nov 1934 Dies Sunday at Her Son's Mrs Mary Cummings, 83, Will be buried Wednesday Mrs. Mary Cummings, 83, nee Mary Welch, died Sunday evening at the home of her son William, town of Cato, as the result of a stroke. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Patrick's Catholic church at Maple Grove. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased was born August 13, 1851 in Connecticut. She came to Manitowoc county in 1864 and has made her home here ever since. In 1870 she was married to Mr. Cummings, who preceded her in death a number of years ago. Survivors include three daughters, a son, a brother and a sister (names have been omitted because of living individuals. The deceased was a member of the Altar Society of St. Patrick's church. (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)
MICHAEL J. CUMMINGS Cemetery #55 OBITUARY: Manitowoc Herald Times; Thur 18 Feb 1971; p.Main; c2 Michael J. Cummings, 59, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Wednesday evening at home following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The Rev. Alois Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Cummings was born Mar. 18, 1911, in the Town of Cato, son of the late William Cummings and Mrs. Anna B. Cummings. He married Mildred Treichel Nov. 26, 1936 at Maple Grove. He farmed in the Town of Cato all his life. Mr. Cummings was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick Church. Survivors include his wife, five sons, five daughters, two brothers, Raymond of Chicago and Leonard of Milwaukee; six sisters, Mrs. Edward Tikalsky of Brillion, Mrs. Victor Kapinos of Rt. 1, Maribel, Mrs. Arthur Pritzl of Rt. 1, Reedsville, Mrs. Ervin Lemberger of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Joseph Typner of Whitelaw and Mrs. James Burich of Rt. 3, Clintonville; 17 grandchildren and neices and nephews. A sister and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where a Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)
MILDRED A. CUMMINGS Cemetery #55 OBITUARY: Herald Times Reporter; Tuesday 24 Oct 2000; pg A2 Col 3-4 Mildred A. Cummings, passed away peacefully at her home in rural Reedsville on Sunday Oct 22, 2000 at the age of 85. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am Wednesday, October 25, 2000, at St. Mary Parish in Reedsville. The Rev. Ronald Colombo will officiate. Burial will be at St. Patrick Cemetery, Maple Grove. She was born Sept 3, 1915, in the town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late John and Mable (Junker) Treichel. She married Michael J. Cummings on November 26, 1936 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maple Grove. Together they worked the family farm in Grimms until his death on February 17, 1971. She worked at the Sentry Food store in Reedsville until her retirement. Mildred also was a volunteer worker for the Nutrition Program at the Reedsville Manor from 1980 until April of this year. She was a member of St. Mary St. Patrick Congregation, Reedsville and the Altar Society. Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law; four daughters and sons-in-law; 23 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and six step grandchildren. She is further survived by two sisters and one brother-in-law; a step sister; one brother-in-law and ten sisters-in-law; a special family friend and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael, a daughter, Jo Anne, September 23, 1993, a son William, May 4, 1998; one grandchild, one great grandchild, two brothers, one step brother, six brothers-in-law, one step sister-in-law and one step brother-in-law. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville from 4-8 pm on Tuesday (TONIGHT) and then on Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. when family rites will be held. The Rosary will be recited by the Altar Society at 7 pm Tuesday (TONIGHT) and a parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm led by Sr. Marlene Greatens on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)
MYRTLE CUMMINGS Cemetery #55 Obituary: Manitowoc Herald Times; p.2 col 5; Monday 15 Apr 1946 Funeral services for Miss Myrtle E. Cummings, 25, daughter of Mrs. William Cummings, Grimms, who fell to her death Friday evening from the fourth floor of an adminstration building in Washington, will be held at 9:30 am Tuesday at the St. Patrick's Catholic church at Maple Grove. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed tonight at the Cummings home in Grimms. ********** OBITUARY; Manitowoc Herald-Times; p 1, col 4; Saturday 13 Apr 1946 Myrtle Cummings Plunges to Her Death from VA Building Grimms Girl, 25, Dies in Washington Myrtle E. Cummings, 25, daughter of Mrs. William Cummings of Grimms, plunged to her death late yesterday afternoon from a fourth floor window in the Veterans' administration offices in Washington, DC. Detective Sergeant Harold C. Huffman said in a scribbled note found tucked in the girl's dress carried her name and the names of Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Nettles with whom she resided in Arlington, just outside Washington. Huffman said Miss Cummings left the office after closing time with two girl companions. He quoted the girls as saying Miss Cummings returned to her office for her umbrella. Police said no one observed the girl fall to her death but a night employee was attracted to an open window and swinging window shade. The body was found in an areaway about 20 feet below the street level. Doctors said Miss Cummings apparently died instantly. Huffman said heelmarks were found on the window ledge. Pvt. R.J. Cummings, brother of Miss Cummings, formerly stationed in Washington with the signal corps and now with a business machine company there, was notified of his sister's death late last night by a telephone call from Grimms. He made immediate arrangements to bring her body to Grimms. Mrs. Cummings was notified that her daughter was killed in an accident at about 7 o'clock last night. Miss Cummings was formerly employed in the offices of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company in Manitowoc and at the Holy Family hospital here and the St. Vincent hospital in Green Bay. She went to Washington just a year ago, her family said today. During the war she did decoding work for the government. At the end of the war she transferred to the Veterans administration. Miss Cummings was born Nov 26, 1921 in Grimms. She attended the Grimms grade school and was graduated from the Reedsville high school. Survivors besides her mother include three brothers, Raymond of Washington, Michael J. Cummings of Grimms and Leonard Cummings of Milwaukee, and six sisters, Mrs. Lucy Tikalsky of Brillon, Mrs. Lorraine Kapinos of Maribel, Mrs. Alice Lemberger of Whitelaw, Mrs. Bernice Pritzl of Grimms, Miss Leone Cummings of Manitowoc and Miss Ann Marie Cummings at home. (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)
ROBERT CUMMINGS Cemetery #55 OBITUARY: The Manitowoc Herald-Times; Friday, 9 Sept 1927; p.2, col 5 MANITOWOC MAN DIES AT FLINT, BURIAL HERE Messages received today from Flint, Mich., brought news of the death in that city of Robert Cummings of this city and the body will be brought to Grimms, his former home for burial, arriving ( next line is unclear), services will probably be held Monday. Mr. Cummings left here a year ago and was employed with the Chevrolet company at Flint as a salesman. His family residing on North Sixth street, this city, was planning to join him at Flint shortly. Decedent is survived by his wife, two children and by his aged mother, a brother and four sisters. (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)
WILLIAM CUMMINGS Cemetery #55 OBITUARY: Manitowoc Herald Times; Monday, 18 Oct 1943; p 2; col 5 William Cummings, 63, a farmer residing near Grimms, died Saturday night, following a year's illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Patrick's Catholic church at Maple Grove. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Cummings was born on a farm near Grimms in 1880 and in 1908 married Miss Anna B. Morrisey. They located on the present farm. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and also served several years as a member of the school board. Survivors are the widow: three sons, Michael, on the home farm, Raymond, Washington DC, PFC Leonard in the armed services at Dyersbury, Tenn; seven daughters, Mrs. Lucy Tikalsky, Brillion; Mrs. Lorraine Kapinos, Maribel; Mrs. Alice Lemberger, Whitelaw; Mrs. Bernice Pritzel, Anne Marie, Grimms, Myrtle and Leonore of this City; two sisters, Mrs. William Siegle of Oconto Falls, Mrs. Mary Janse, Kaukauna and 12 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Cummings home until the hour of the services. (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)
WILLIAM C. CURRY cemetery #82 News of W. C. Curry’s Death Shocked Local Residents This city was grieved last Thursday evening, when residents learned of the death of William C. Curry, aged 49, of Whitewater, the son-in-iaw of C. J. Meiselwitz of this city. Mr. Curry had passed away rather unexpectedly at his home. Mr. Curry was a member of the 89th Division, Heavy Artillery, in the World War, and was a member of the Whitewater American Legion. During the war he was gassed and has suffered ill effects of this ever since. On December 31, 1921 he was married to Miss Henrietta Meiselwitz of this city, by the late Rev. William Arpke of Chilton. After their marriage he conducted a drug store in Tomah for several years, and then moved to Random Lake, where he operated a drug store. He also was employ- ed in the New Holstein drug store for some time. During the years of 1932 to 1937 he acted as postmaster in this city. For the past three years he operated a drug store in Whitewater, where he was working up an exceptionally fine business. Mr. Curry was born in Viroqua, the son of Mitchell and Margaret McCall- Curry on May 7, 1891. He is survived by his widow; a daughter, and son, his mother, Mrs. Margaret Curry; a sister, Mrs. Ed. Schoot, and a brother, Lawrence, all of Tomah. Funeral services were conducted here at 2 o’clock on Monday afternoon from the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Zimmermann, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and the Rev. Frank Bahr of the Episcopal church of Whitewater officiating. Burial was made in the local cemetery. Mrs. E. M. Duecker and Melvin C. Timm rendered the selections “In the Sweet By and By,” “Have Thine Own Way Lord,” and ‘Neath the Shadow of His Wing.” Pallbearers were Norbert Miller, Winford H. Johnson, William A. Martin, Earl Lehner, Arno Keppler, and L. H. Schaar. The American Legion of this city attended the funeral in a body, and escorted the remains to the grave, where taps were observed, and a salute given by the firing squad. Relatives and friends from Chicago, Random Lake, Whitewater, and Tomah attended the last rites, and several members of the American Legion and Lions Club of Whitewater also attended.
JEAN E. CZECHANSKI cemetery #89D Jean E. Czechanski, 73, of Two Rivers, died Thursday morning at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Rev. James Johnson officiating and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. She was born December 17, 1917, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Walter and Florence Steffen Shelton. She married Walter Czechanski in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in 1986. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Lukes. Survivors include four grandsons, a brother, nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas and a daughter-in-law, Joan, three sisters, Bernice, Ruth and Dorothy. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Parish Memorial will be held at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, no date.
WALTER CZECHANSKI cemetery #89D Funeral card: WALTER CZECHANSKI October 7, 1915 September 20, 1986
CECELIA R. CZERWONKA cemetery #32 Cecelia R. Czerwonka, age 88, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Two Rivers, died early Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 at St. Mary's Home, after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish - St. Luke Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with entombment to follow in Knollwood Memorial Park and Chapel Mausoleum, Highway 310, Manitowoc. Cecelia was born Dec. 17, 1914, at Rosholt, Wi., a daughter of the late John and Martha Wanta Dzwonkoski. She attended grade school in Rosholt and was a graduate of, Rosholt High School. In June of 1936, she married William H. Czerwonka in Rosholt, Wi. In 1939, the couple purchased the Clover Farm Store in Rosholt, from Cecelia's father. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1962, when they purchased the Red Owl Store on Washington Street. In 1969, they built a new Red Owl Food Store, today known as Bill's Pick 'N Save, located at 1010 22nd St. The store is currently owned and operated by their son and daughter-in-law. Cele also owned and managed the House of Fabrics Store, located next to the Red Owl Store, for a number of years, until 1978. She then became bookkeeper and Health and Beauty Aides Manager for the Red Owl Store, retiring in 1985. The couple then enjoyed spending the winters at their home in Phoenix, Az., until her illness forced her into nursing home care. She was a longtime member of St. Luke Catholic Church; she was very dedicated to the family owned business, and enjoyed cooking, bird watching and her family. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, She is further survived by one sister, one sister-in-law, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, on Nov. 16, 1998; a daughter, Carol Silverman; and five brothers and two sisters: Justin, George, Hubert, Felix, Onufry (Fritz), Isabelle, and Sr. Mary Lydia Dzwonkoski. Friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish - St. Luke Site, after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. There will be no Monday evening visitation. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Czerwonka family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 19, 2003
