[ GOR ] OBITUARIES
CLARENCE GORDON cemetery #15 Clarence Gordon, 70, of 801A S. 18th St., Manitowoc, a former Denmark area resident, died Thursday at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark. The Rev. Cletus Kramer will officiate and burial will be in East Cooperstown Cemetery. Mr. Gordon was born Oct. 1, 1902, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late David and Minnie Schultz Gordon. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday until the time of service Monday. Herald Times Reporter, February 3, 1973 MINNIE GORDON cemetery #15 Mrs. David Gordon, native of Manitowoc County, died Thursday afternoon at a Green Bay hospital following a lingering illness. She was 84. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Zion Evangelical United Bretheren Church at Denmark, the Rev. B.A. Zimdars officiating. Burial will be in the East Cooperstown Cemetery. Mrs. Gordon, the former Minnie Schultz, was born May 5, 1870, in the Town of Cooperstown and always lived in that area with the exception of the past 13 years when she resided with a daughter, Mrs. Edward Qualman of Green Bay. She was married May 30, 1892, to David Gordon. He died in 1939. Mrs. Gordon is survived by two sons, John of Mishicot and Clarence of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Ertman of Mishicot, Mrs. Tillie Wacholtz of Montello, Wis., and Mrs. Qualman of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Reynolds of Oshkosh and Mrs. Tena Walters of Minneapolis; 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, from Saturday evening until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 1, 1954 P. 17
LARRY GORECKI cemetery #43a Larry W. Gorecki, 60, a die setter for 26 years at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company, died suddenly of a heart attack early last evening at his home, 932 South 20th street. He had eaten his evening meal and was stricken shortly after. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 o'clock Friday morning at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic church, the Rev. John Landowski officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 7 o'clock tonight until the hour of service. He was a member of the Holy Name society of the church, which will recite the rosary at 7 o'clock Thursday night. Born March 13, 1887, in Germany, he came to Milwaukee at the age of 16 years. Forty years ago he came to Manitowoc. In 1908 he married Tillie Zalewsky, who survives with two children, a daughter, Mrs. LeRoy Lang, and a son, Leonard, of the city; and three grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 18, 1947 P. 2
TILLIE GORECKI cemetery #43a Mrs. Tillie Gorecki, 78, of 932A S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient six weeks. Funeral services will be 7:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 8 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski offiicating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Gorecki was born Tillie Zelewski, daughter of Michael and Victoria Muschel Zelewski, Nov. 17, 1887, at Manitowoc. She was married to Larry Gorecki Sept. 28, 1908, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death June 17, 1947. She was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc and a member of St. Mary Rosary Society. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. LeRoy Lang, and a son, Leonard, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Clara Mueller, of Manitowoc and Mrs. A.C. DeVelice, of Fond du Lac, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Three sisters and four brothers also preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 3:15 p.m. by the Rosary Society of St. Mary Catholic Church and at 7 p.m. by the parish and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1964 P. 3
MARTIN GORES cemetery #44 Funeral of Gore(sic) Child To Be Held Monday The funeral of three-year old Martin Gore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gore of this city who passed away yesterday after a short illness of pneumonia, will be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the Vogelsang chapel and burial will take place at Evergreen. Walter Gore, father of the boy who had been hunting up north, returned to the city this morning. Besides his parents the little unfortunate is survived by a brother and two sisters. Manitowoc Herlad News, Saturday, December 4, 1926 P. 3
FRANCES M. "DAISY" GORYCHKA cemetery #43 Frances M. "Daisy" Gorychka, age 83, of 2808 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, who died on Sunday evening, Nov. 30, 2008, following a short illness at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. She was born on Nov. 16, 1925, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles A. Sr. and Lillian (Radliff) Roberts. On May 28, 1949, she married Edwin S. Gorychka at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 1980. Daisy and her husband, Ed, were owner and operators of Anderson Trenching for six years until selling the business. Daisy also owned and operated Daisie's Gifts and Crafts for many years, where she enjoyed running the business and meeting people. Following retirement, Daisy enjoyed traveling. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law: Theodore and Judy Roberts; and one sister and brother-in-law: Ruth and Joe Everard. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster. Daisy will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 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. Daisy will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 2, 2008
CECILIA GOSPODAREK cemetery #43a Mrs. Cecilia Gospodarek, wife of Robert Gospodarek, 1031 South Twenty-first street, died Monday evening, a victim of the flu-pneumonia. Deceased was born in the town of Newton and came to this city to make her home shortly after her marriage. She was 26 years of age and is survived by her husband and two children. The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church Thursday, ?? ???, at 9 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald News, February 11, 1920 P. 8
CZESLAW (CHESTER) GOSPODAREK cemetery #43a Chester, the 11 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gospodarek, S. Eighteenth street, died Monday and the burial will be held Wednesday morning at St. Mary’s church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 11, 1917, Page 8
HELENA GOSPODAREK cemetery #43a HEART ATTACK FATAL TO AGED SO. SIDE WOMAN Up working about the garden at the home, 1314 South Eighteenth street, on Friday, Mrs. John Gospodarek, 75, was stricken ill on Saturday from a heart attack and passed away on Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Burial will take place on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock from the St. Mary's Catholc church. Although the deceased has not been in the best of health she insisted on helping with the housework and took delight in working daily in the small garden. Her maiden name was Helen Revolinski, and she was born in Poland 75 years ago. She was married there 52 years ago to John Gospodarek, and they emigrated to America in 1891, settling in this city, where they have since resided. Besides the husband a family of six sons, all of this city survive. They are Barney, Michael, John Jr., Joseph, Robert and Frank. There are also twenty-seven grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 16, 1930 P.2
JOHN GOSPODAREK cemetery #43a John A. Gospodarek, 84, of 1810 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Casimir Tomczyk, a nephew, will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Gospodarek was born Feb. 19, 1886, in Poland, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gospodarek Sr. He came to the United States as a young boy and settled at Manaitowoc. He married Catherine Kowalski April 20, 1907 at Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death March 20, 1959. He had been employed as a crane operator at the C. Reiss Coal Co. and the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., retiring in 1951. He was a member of the St. Mary Holy Name Society. Survivors include a son, Edwin, of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Grace) Schultz, of Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Three sons, two daughters and six brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where a Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by friends and members of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 25, 1970
MICHAEL J. GOSPODAREK cemetery #43a Michael J. Gospodarek Sr., 76, of 1222 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Gospodarek was born at Pozen, Poland, Sept. 29, 1883, son of the late John and Helen Revolinski Gospodarek. He was employed 30 years by Manitowoc Land and Fuel Co. and had been retired 19 years because of illness. He married Antoinette Drobka at Manitowoc April 25, 1904. Mrs. Gospodarek died Aug. 31, 1953. He was a member of Holy Name and St. Aloysius Societies of the church. He is survived by four sons, Alois of Two Rivers, Anthony of Oshkosh and Michael and Adolph of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. John Witczak and Mrs. Benjamin Tomchek of Manitowoc; and two brothers. John and Jospeh of Manitowoc. A son, Leonard, died in 1952. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Daughters of Isabella will recite the Rosary at 7 o'clock and the parish at 7:30 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 11, 1960
MICHAEL R. GOSPODAREK cemetery #43 Michael R. Gospodarek, age 85, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, September 11, 2000, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, where he resided for the past three years. A Memorial Service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka, with burial of the cremains at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside Rites will be accorded by the Amvet Post #99. He was born August 15, 1915, in Manitowoc, son of the late Michael J. and Antoinette Drobka Gospodarek. Michael was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1933. On June 20, 1939, he married the former Oriet Hrudka, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated 61 years of marriage. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II in the Pacific Theatre aboard the Flagship G.C. #3 USS Rocky Mount as Radar man First Class. Mr. Gospodarek was the proprietor of Mikes' Grocery in Manitowoc from 1946-1977, in partnership with his wife, Oriet. He was an active Boy Scout and Bugler who was the recipient of the Eagle Scout Award. He also coached basketball and football at St. Mary's School in the early 30's and was an avid dart ball player. Mr. Gospodarek was a former member of the St. Mary's Men's Club, lifelong member of St. Mary's Parish, Manitowoc and a member of Amvets Post #99, Manitowoc County Planning and Parks Commission, from 1970-1994, and an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus #710. Survivors include his wife, three sons and four daughters in law, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, one sister, three sisters in law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, James Gospodarek; four brothers, Adolph, Alois, Tony, Leonard; and a sister, Pauline Witczak. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pefeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 p.m. Sunday, until the time of service at 5 p.m. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Herald Times Reporter, September 14, 2000
PAWEL GOSPODAREK cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1893: Death Tues. of John Gospodarek(sic), about 14 yrs. old. The boy was employed to carry drinking water to the workers in the shipyard and during the morning fell from the top of the dock to the ground. He lay unnoticed until the afternoon, was taken to the doctor, but shortly died. (Note: The date and age match but the first name does not. Possibly his first name and middle.)
ROSEMARIE GOSPODAREK cemetery #43 Mrs. Harry Gospodarek, 56, of 1629 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James R. De Witt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Gospodarek, nee Rosemarie Zaczek, was born Dec. 29, 1915, at Milwaukee, daughter of the late John and Teckla Mrotek Zaczek. She was married to Harry Gospodarek Nov. 19, 1934, at Manitowoc. She was employed in the dietary department at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two sons preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial service will be at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 31, 1972
ELIZABETH M. GOSSE cemetery #21 Elizabeth M. "Betty" Gosse, 84, died Tuesday evening, December 15, 2009 at Homestead Care Center, New Holstein. She was the former Elizabeth M. Schram born July 13, 1925 in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (LaCroix) Schram. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, William (Valeria) Schram, Martha (Ed) Wendel, infant brother, Joseph and infant sister, Mary. The funeral Mass for Elizabeth celebrated on December 19, 2009 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz with Rev. Michael Bigley officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. (No newspaper named/no date/from findagrave.com)
FRED GOSSE cemetery #14 Fred Gosse, aged 62, route 1, Cleveland, passed away today at St. Nicholas hospital, after having been ill for one month. Mr. Gosse was born Feb. 23, 1871 in the Town of Mosel and was married to Minnie Wolhaupt at the St. Markus church in town Mosel March 29, 1891. He was a carpenter in town Centerville for several years, later being employed by the Mosel and Centerville Telephone Company. He was retired for the past two years. Survivors are; his wife and a daughter, Valeska, at home; two brothers, William of Colby and Herman of Sheboygan; three sisters, Mrs. Augusta Moersch of Milwaukee, Mrs. Robert Kummer of Kohler and Mrs. Ed Mueller of Sheboygan. His mother preceded him in death about three months ago and a brother died one month ago. Another brother and sister also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at the Gosse home, route 1, Cleveland and at St. John and St. Peter’s Lutheran church at Cleveland. The Rev. M. A. Braun, pastor, will officiate. Sheboygan Press, January 5, 1934 ******* Fred Gosse Husband of Minnie Wolhaupt Feb. 23, 1871-Jan. 5, 1934 Son of Henry Gosse and Margaret Thomas (both born Germany) Born Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County Died from “cerebral apoplexy –arteriosclerosis –hypertrophy of liver” Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville (Sheboygan co. death index v.37 p.264)
IDA C. GOSSE cemetery #61 Mrs. Arthur Gosse, 63, of R. 1, Cleveland died Sunday at St. Nicholas Hospital. The former Ida Rosenbauer was born on March 20, 1906, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Uhl) Rosenbauer. She attended school at Rockville. She was married April 29, 1933, to Arthur Gosse of the Town of Meeme. The couple resided in the Town of Schleswig for a few years and for the past 32 years have resided in the Town of Meeme. Survivors include her husband, two daughters, two sons, nine grandchildren, and six sisters. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. Kenneth Schultz, pastor of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, officiating. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Spring Valley. Sheboygan Press April 8, 1969/edited for living persons) ******* (Ida Catherine Gosse/b. 20 Mar. 1906, Wisconsin/d. 6 Apr. 1969, Sheboygan, WI/dau. of John Rosenbauer & Elizabeth Uhl/from Sheboygan co. death index, v.92 p.370)
MINNIE GOSSE cemetery #14 Minnie Margaret Gosse Widow [of Fred Gosse] Sept. 7, 1870-March 29, 1952 Parents are marked as unknown on death record Born Wisconsin Died from “congestive heart failure, 1 month –general arteriosclerosis and hypertension, 10 years –with fibrillations” Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville (Sheboygan co. death index v.57 p.588)
CHRISTINE GOSZ cemetery #7 Mrs. George Gosz, 78, nee Christine Vois???, former county resident, died suddenly of a heart attack at her home, 1814 South Oneida street in Appleton, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Gosz was stricken as she was resting in the living room of the home. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the residence and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart church in Appleton. Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery at Whitelaw, this county. Mrs. Gosz was born in Caledonia, near Milwaukee, in 1864 and in 1882 was married to George Gosz at Sherwood, Calumet county. They located at Grimms, where Mr. Gosz was superintendent of the lime kilns for the Union Lime Co. Following his death 30 years ago, Mrs. Gosz moved to Appleton to make her home. Survivors are four sons, Paul of Manitowoc, Peter of Cato, Edward of Quarry and Martin of Menasha; four daughters, Sister M. Boniface of Racine, Mrs. Clarence Miller of Appleton, Mrs. Charles Burich of Reedsville, Mrs. Arthur Kensler of Neenah; brother, Peter, of Menasha; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Hackstock, Mrs. Helen Jung, Mrs. George Bayer, Mrs. Gertrude Kraus, all of Menasha; 33 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gosz was a member of the American Legion auxiliary in Appleton and the Christian Mothers of the Sacred Heart congregation there. The body may be viewed after 10 a.m. Saturday at the residence in Appleton. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 6, 1942 P. 2 ********* (Christine Gosz/d. 5 Nov. 1942 in Appleton, Wis. from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)
DANIEL P. GOSZ cemetery #6 Daniel Gosz, 59, of Valders, died Thursday evening as the result of an automobile-train collision. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clark Mills. The Rev. Leander Nickel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Gosz was born July 23, 1913, in the Town of Rockland, son of Edward Gosz and the late Mary Wilhelm Gosz. He married Eleanore Shimek Nov. 27, 1939. Mr. Gosz had been employed at Lakeland Egg Plant, Valders. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two brothers and a grandson preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Wis. March 17, 1973 ********* 4 YEAR OLD BOY IS VICTIM OF FEED CUTTING MACHINE Danny Goez (sic), Maple Grove Lad, Has Hand Terribly Lacerated, Bones of Wrist Splintered and Forearm Fractured in Mishap With the bones in his wrist splintered and the large bone of the forearm fractured and his hand and arm terribly lacerated, Danny Gosz, four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gosz, of Maple Grove, was brought to the hospital here last evening and the boy may lose his hand if not a part of the arms as a result of his injuries which he received in a feed cutter on his father’s farm. An effort will be made to save the arm and hand but even if it is successful the boy will probably have a stiff wrist. The accident happened yesterday, Mr. Gosz was cutting corn and his son was watching the proceeding. When the father turned to pick up some stalks to feed into the machine the boy placed his hand on the machine and it was drawn into the machine. The lad’s cries warned the father of the situation and the machine was stopped but not before the little fellow’s arm had been pulled into the machine nearly to the elbow. Dr. Cary of Reedsville who was summoned, attended the lad and he was removed to the hospital with the intention of amputation…illegible..but physicians have hopes…illegible…the hand and amputation was not undertaken. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 20, 1917, Page 1
GERTRUDE GOSZ cemetery #7 Death has entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Gisz (sic), Whitelaw, and claimed its most prized treasure, six year old Gertrude whose death resulted from an illness of two weeks of pneumonia and tonsolitis. The funeral will be held at Whitelaw Wednesday at 10 a.m. Friends will sympathize with the bereaved parents. Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 11, 1910 P.2
JOSEPH M. GOSZ cemetery #7 IDENTIFY BODY OF MANITOWOC BOY OVERSEAS Joseph Gosz, "Missing in Action," Killed in the Argonne Reported "missing in action" the body of Joseph Gosz, Reedsville soldier boy who did not return with his comrades after the war, has been located, word having been sent his mother, Mrs. Christine Gosz, by the war department saying that identification of the body of her son had been made absolute and that he was killed in the battle of the Argonne. The message was received by Mrs. Gosz last night. Arrangements have been made for return of the remains and shipment will be made from abroad as soon as possible. The funeral will be held at Whitelaw and interment in the family lot at that place. The remains will lay in state at Reedsville for one day in honor of the Legion post of that village, which has been named after the dead soldier, and then laid to rest with all military honor. ONE OF FIRST Joseph gosz was one of the first of the Manitowoc county soldiers to go abroad and to get into action, being a member of the Two Rivers contingent, which departed early after the draft call. He fought with his division in the battles previous to the Argonne campaign and then lost his life in the latter battles. His body was not found at the time and after reasonable length of time had elapsed the war department reported him missing in action. This was in November, 1918. The record of being classified as missing was entered as of October 15, 1918. MOTHER LOVE HAD HOPE At first it was thought that Gosz had been taken prisoner and his mother clung to the hope that he would later turn up in some German prison camp as had so many other who were reported missing by the war department. With the lapse of the months following the signing of the armistice, however, this hope was dissipated and he was given up for dead. Knowing now that he was buried with military honors on the field of battle which had been bathed by his blood is great satisfaction to the family. For months the efforts of the war department and the Red Cross were directed to locating Gosz or trying to get a record of his death or his whereabouts without avail. In the letter received by the mother the tag number and mumber of his division and other marks correspond, leaving no doubt as to the positive identification. Mr. Gosz is a brother of Paul Gosz. PAY TRIBUTE TO HERO Reedsville today is paying full military honor to Rudolph Reimer, one of her sons who made the supreme sacrifice and whose body was just been returned. A half holiday was declared in the village and it turned out en masse for the funeral which was held under auspices of Joseph Gosz post, American Legion. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. May 19, 1921 P. 5 ******* GIRL'S LETTER IDENTIFIES A SOLDIER HERO Makes Possible the Return of Body of J.M. Gosz But for the letter written him by a girl friend with whom he corresponded while in service, the body of Joseph M. Gosz, Manitowoc boy who made the supreme sacrifice in the world war, might have rested with the "unknown" dead on the field of France. The letter has made possible the return of his body to loved ones here and messages today announced that the remains had been shipped from New York yesterday and will reach Appleton, where his mother Mrs. Christina Gosz resides, Friday. Mr. Gosz is a brother of Paul Gosz of Rockwell. War department messages to relatives reported Joseph Gosz as "missing in action" on October 16, the report being sent out from Washington November 24, 1918, after the signing of the armistice, Gosz having failed to come through the Argonne drive, which ended the war. Letter Identifies Later reports were received by the family that Joseph M. Gosz had been (Photo) killed in action and inquiries made at Washington into the records revealed that the body of Gosz had been identified through a letter found upon his person, although the address on the letter was incomplete. Miss Vivian Attridge, whose name was signed to the missive, the torn address on which was Joseph M. G, the "osz" having been detached, identified the body and said that Mr. Gosz was the only service man with whom she had been corresponding. Report was made to the war department at Washington and the origianl information "missing in action" was changed in the later notice to relatives to "killed in action." Burial at Whitelaw The body of Mr. Gosz will be held at Appleton until Monday when it will be taken to Reedsville where the American Legion Post of that city honored the soldier by adopting his name at its organization. The body will be in state at Legion hall until Tuesday morning at 8:30 when services will be held at St. Michael church and the remains will be interred at Whitelaw. Rev. Puffel will conduct the services with the Gosz Legion post attending in a body. Was Native of Grimms Joseph Gosz was a native of Grimms, this county, having been born there, and was 22 years of age. He was an employe of the Union Lime Co., up to the time he entered the service when drafted with a contingent from the second district of Manitowoc county, at Two Rivers, in 1917. He was sent to Camp Custer and was later attached to the Fourth Division over seas. Besides his mother at Appleton, Mr. Gosz is survived by four brothers, Paul of Rockwell, Peter at Cato, Edwin at Maple Grove, Martin of Appleton and five sisters, Mrs. Charles Burich, of Reedsville, Mrs. Floyd Gibbs of Menasha, Mrs. Clarence Miller of Appleton, sister Bonoficia Marie Gosz, St. Louis and Miss Margaret Gosz of Appleton. Manitowoc Herald News, November 3, 1921 P. 1 ********** Full military honors were accorded the body of Joseph Gosz in funeral services at the home of his mother, Mrs. Christine Gosz, at Appleton Monday afternoon after which the body was taken to the North Western depot. Escorted by a guard of honor and shipped to Reedsville where the Joseph M. Gosz post took charge and funeral services were held Tuesday morning. Burial with full military ritual was made at Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald News, November 10, 1921 P. 3
LUCILLE R. GOSZ cemetery #32 Lucille R. Gosz, age 90, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002 at Shady Lane. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Theodore Hendricks at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002 at 11 a.m. Entombment will be in Knollwood Mausoleum, town of Kossuth, Wisconsin. Lucille was born April 14, 1911 in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County. Her parents were the late Peter and Sophie Mailand Kleman, She married Goerge J. Gosz, April 30, 1930 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Mr. Gosz preceded her in death Oct. 26, 1984. Mrs. Gosz, along with her late husband Goerge, owned and operated the Gosz bar from the time of their marriage until George's death in 1984. Lucille continued to operate the bar by herself until July 1992. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. She had many interests, but two of her favorites were playing cards and cooking. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George, a brother, Robert Kleman, a sister, Theresa Nelson, four brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Reinhart and Elaine Kubsch, Romy and Antoinette Gosz, Frank Gosz, Michael Gosz and Grace Gosz. Herald Times Reporter no date
MARY F. GOSZ cemetery #6 Mrs. Edward (Ed) Gosz Sr., 77, of Brillion, died Tuesday forenoon at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion. The Rev. Leonard Woelfel will officiate and burial will be St. Mary Cemetery, Clark Mills. The former Mary Wilhelm was born Nov. 18, 1892, in Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Martin and Mary Korinek Wilhelm. She was married Nov. 16, 1910, to Edward Gosz at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills, and the couple farmed in Town of Wrightstown, Brown County, until 1956, moving to Brillion. She was a member of Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Mary Church, Brillion. Surviving are her husband, four sons, Edward Jr., Clarence of Apleton and Daniel of Valders and Robert of Brillion; five daughters, Mrs. Norman (Mildred) Bradl of Manitowoc, Mrs. Dorrance (Clara) Long of New Albany, Ind., Mrs. Kenneth (Martina) Johnson of Northbrook, Ill., Mrs. Earl (Cindy) Nienhaus of Greenleaf and Mrs. Robert (Helen) DeValk of Kaukauna; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Bursek and Mrs. Clara Drolson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anna Hartlaub of Whitelaw; a brother, Joseph of Manitowoc; 37 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Two sons and a grandchild preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 14, 1970
PAUL GOSZ cemetery #38 Paul Gosz, 75, of Reedsville, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. William Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Francis Creek. Mr. Gosz was born April 21, 1884, at High Cliff, Calumet County, son of the late George and Christine Voisson Gosz. He married the former Anna Rank Nov. 24, 1884(sic), in the Town of Morrison, Brown County. Mr. Gosz was superintendent of Allwood Land Co. of Rockwood for 35 years. The couple moved to Wabeno in 1946 where it operated a tavern and summer resort at Robert's Lake and then moved to Reedsville in 1956. He started the Paul Gosz & Son Orchestra in 1921 and operated it until 1928 when a son, Romy took it over. Being active in basketball and baseball, Mr. Gosz formed his own basketball team composed of himself and four sons. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church and was justice of the peace for the Village of Reedsville. A son, Joseph, preceded him in death. Survivors include the wife, five sons, Frank and George of Rockwood, Mike of Reedsville, Romy of Rt. 1, Whitelaw and Edward of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Nelson of Milwaukee; three brothers, Edward of Brillion, Peter of Cato and Martin of Menasha; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Miller of Appleton and Mrs. Arthur Kessler of Neenah; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 8, 1960
ROSE GOSZ cemetery #77 Mrs. Peter J. Gosz, 81, of Cato, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. A son, the Rev. Isodore Gosz, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The homely will be given by Abbot Jerome Tremel. Mrs. Gosz, nee Rose Stefl, was born July 5, 1890, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Reindl Stefl. She was married to Peter J. Gosz Nov. 24, 1915, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. They resided at Cato. She was a charter member of St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, two sons, John, of Green Bay and Rev. Isadore Gosz, O. Praem; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Mary) Rohrer, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Don (Florence) Brunner, of Waupaca and Mrs. LeRoy (Marcella) Geiger, of Cato; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Reimker Sr., of Rt. 1 Reedsville, and Mrs. John Nesper, of Reedsville, 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 28, 1971
EMMA GOTHER cemetery #78 MISS GOTHER DIES LAST EVE Dies At Home of Brother In Town of Eaton Miss Emma Gother, 63, who made her home with her brother Charles Gother, two miles south of the village of Collins in the town of (next few words unreadable) after a lingering illnes. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Gother home and at 2 p.m. from the German Lutheran church in the town of Rockland with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased was born in the town of Rockland, July 4, 1870 and and spent her entire life on a farm. Survivors are four brothers, Charles on the home farm, Otto, of Seymour, Henry and Herman of Milwaukee and three sisters, Mrs. Othelia Ruh and Mrs. Anna Franke, both of Childton, and Mrs. Bertha Wagner of Route 5, Chilton. The body is at the Gother home and may be viewed there up to the hour of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 3, 1934 P.7
ANSELM GOTZ cemetery #22 Name: Gotz, Anselm D.: 2/8/1872 B.: Reg. D.: 12/30/1872 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 32 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 125 *************** (Goetz, Anselm (1840-Feb. 8, 1872 –single –son of Valentine and Walburga Goetz cooper –born Baden –arrived in New Orleans in July of 1853)
CAROLINA GOTZ cemetery #22 Name: Gotz, Carolina D.: 7/14/1868 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: 23 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 54 ************ Goetz, Carolina –Oschwald Sister (1845-July 14, 1868 –daughter of Johann Martin and Margaretha [1820-1862] Goetz –arrived in New York on the ship Probus from Antwerp, Belgium on April 9, 1853 –born Baden)
MARGARETHA GOTZ cemetery #22 Name: Goetz, Margaretha D.: 4/8/1862 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Ambros Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: ************ Goetz, Margaretha (1820-April 8, 1862 –wife of John Martin, who is buried elsewhere –also mother of Alois, Sebastian and Carolina arrived in New York on the ship Probus from Antwerp, Belgium on April 9, 1853 –born Baden)
MARIA GOTZ cemetery #22 Name: Goetz, Mary D.: 8/28/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 11/27/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 7 Yrs. 5 Mo. B.P.: Liberty, Mtw. Co. D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. A. Mutz Spouse: F.: Karl Goetz M.: Genoveea Goetz Cause of Death: Lung Decease? Pg. #: 262 ************** Goetz, Maria (child –May 7, 1870-Aug. 28, 1878 –daughter of Carl Goetz and Geneva Schwoerer)
ALICE GRABS cemetery #86 Rites Held Saturday For Mrs. Gustave Grabs Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Gustave Grabs, 87, at the Meiselwitz Funeral home. The Rev. E. L. Worthman was in charge of the services. Burial was made in the Union cemetery. Mrs. Grabs died Thursday at a Manitowoc hospital. Pallbearers were Henry Bong, William Happel, Melvin Happel, Robert Kelm, Howard Grabs and Clifford Schilling. The Misses Patricia Tollmann and Sandra Steinhardt sang several numbers. Mrs. Grabs was born Alice Grant in 1867 in Schleswig, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Grant, and in 1895 was married to Gustave Grabs. They located in Kiel and later moved to a farm in Schleswlg. Twenty-five years ago they returned to Kiel. The couple observed their golden wedding in 1945. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Schilling of New Holstein and Mrs Walter Vilberg of Chicago, a son, Herbert of Altadena, California; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Irwin of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Mrs. Nellie Marquardt of Kiel; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ********* From Manitowoc county death records: Alice Ann Grabs nee Grant (v.47 p.264) Wife [of Gustave Grabs] Oct. 14, 1867-Feb. 18, 1954 Daughter of Elisha Grant and Eliza Shur Born in Wisconsin Died from “organic heart disease, indefinitely –death sudden” Buried at Union Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
GUSTAV GRABS cemetery #86 From Manitowoc county death records: Gustave Grabs (v.49 p.16) Widower [of Alice Grant] June 25, 1868-Aug. 14, 1955 Son of William Grabs with mother unknown Born in Germany –farmer Died from “cerebral hemorrhage, 2 days –arteriosclerosis, 5 years” Buried at Union Cemetery, Town of Schleswig ********** Last Rites for Gustave Grabs Held Here Wednesday Funeral services for Gustave Grabs, 87, were held yesterday. Wednesday, from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. E. L. Worthman was in charge. Burial was made in the Union cemetery. Mr. Grabs died Sunday night at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc. He had resided at Shady Lane home for the past four years. He was born in Germany in 1868 and accompanied his father, William to Manitowoc county eight years later. They located in Schleswig. July 23, 1896 he married Miss Alice Grant. Mrs. Grabs died in 1931. After farming in the town he operated a meat market and ice business in Kiel in the early 1890s. The couple observed their golden wedding in 1946. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter Schilling, New Holstein, and Mrs. Walter Vilberg, Chicago; a son Herbert, Monrovia, California, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. (no newspaper named, 8-18-1955) ************ From Manitowoc county marriage records: Gustave John Carl Grabs and Ellise Grantt (Alice Grant) (v.6 p.362) July 23, 1896 in religious ceremony, Town of Schleswig Gustave John Carl Grabs Son of Wilhelm Grabs and Henriette Schmid Born Germany –butcher in Kiel Ellise Grantt Daughter of E. W. Grantt and Maggie Suhr Born Kiel Witnesses Paul E. Grabs and Clara Hiller ********** (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
HENRIETTE GRABS cemetery #84 CALLED BY DEATH. Mrs. Henrietta Grabs was called to her reward on Saturday morning at 2 o’clock, death coming as a relief after years of illness. The deceased, nee Koinke, was born in Germany, November 15, 1836; she was married in 1862 to Anton Schmidt and the family came to America in 1868, settling in the town of Schleswig. Her husband died in 1883. In the same year she was married a second time, to William Grabs. In 1898 they came to Kiel, residing on Seventh street. Mr. Grabs died in 1909, and since that time she made her home with her son-in-law, Wm. Vogel for six years, and for the last seven years she lived with her son-in-law John Diefenthaeler. Four years ago Mrs. Grabs suffered a stroke, and since then she was in a helpless condition, which gradually grew worse, until the end came. Five daughters blessed her first marriage, of whom two died years ago. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. John Ulbrich, of Newton, Kansas, Mrs. John Diefenthaeler and Mrs. Wm. Vogel of Kiel. Also 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 5 stepchildren. The funeral took place on Monday; interment in the Rockville cemetery, Rev. 0. Saewert of Bethlehems church of Schleswig officiating. (no newspaper named, 7-1922)
HERMAN GRABS cemetery #82 Herman Grabs, 68, died at his home at 619 Paine street, at 12:50 p.m. Monday. He had been confined to his home since New Year's day and had been ill for several years. Mr. Grabs was born September 19, 1873, in Schlesien, Germany, son of William and Augusta Haenel Grabs. At the age of 4 years he came to this city with his father, sister and three brothers, and had lived in this vicinity since. On April 14, 1889 he was confirmed at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, by the Rev. Ludwig Zenk. He married Miss Mary Balz of the town of Schleswig November 11, 1898. Mr. Grabs was in the livery business in partnership with the late George Maurer for 12 years and since that time had been employed at the A.A. Laun Furniture Company until retirment two years ago. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and a life-long member of the Reformed church here. Survivors are his wife; four children namely: Mrs. Walter (Amanda) Kolberg of Ripon, Mrs. Gregory (Viola) Logan of Milwaukee, Mrs. Harold (Helen) Fox of Dixon, Illinois, and Howard, at home; three grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ernestine Hass of Marley, Michigan; a brother, Gustave of here, who is now seriously ill at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital; and two step-sisters, Mrs. John Diefenthaler and Mrs. William Vogel of here. (There is a photo of his sister Ernestine Hass in the glass negative photos)
HOWARD GRABS cemetery #82 Howard H. (Sally) Grabs, 49, of 619 Paine St., Kiel, died late Friday at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan where he had been a patient for the past four days. A native of Kiel, he was born Nov. 25, 1907, the son of Herman and Mary Balz Grabs. He received his education in Kiel and for the past ten years had been employed at the A.A. Laun Co., as a boring machine operator. He was a member of Manitowoc Tribe No. 49, Independent Order of Redmen, the 24-Hour Club of the lodge, Kiel Fire Department, and was a former member of the Kiel Municipal Band. Survivors are his mother; and two sisters, Mrs. Walter Kolberg of Ripon and Mrs. Gregory Logan of Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his father in 1942 and a sister, Mrs. Harold Fox, who died in 1955. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday. The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, August 10, 1957 – P. 6 ********* Funeral services for Howard H. Grabs, 49, of 619 Paine St., Kiel, who passed away Friday evening, were conducted by the Rev. Marvin Deerhake, who officiated for Vernon E. Jaberg, at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Tuesday. During the service, Kenneth Dedering sang, “Rock of Ages” and “Abide With Me”. Mrs. Roland Griebenow was the accompanist. Pallbearers were Armand Bunge, Harvey Graf, Herman Lettenberger, Eldon Reichert, Roy Steinhardt and Alfred Warnke. Members of the Kiel Fire Department and Manitowoc Tribe No. 49 I.O.O.R attended the services in a group. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, August 15, 1957 – P. 14
JOHANN GRABS cemetery #82 Death Claims J. C. W. Grabs Two Brothers In Kiel Survive; Funeral Is Held On Monday On Thursday morning of last week occurred the death of Johann Carl Wilhelm Grabs, brother of Herman and Gustave Grabs of this city. He was unmarried, and had reached the age of 64 years. Death occurred at Merrill. The deceasd was born August 24, 1866, in Ludwigsdorf, Germany. At the age of eleven he came to this country with his father, sister, and three brothers, his mother having died in the old country. About 35 years ago he learned the harness—making trade here in Kiel, and for the past 18 years made his home in and near Tomohawk with a cousin. Besides the two brothers here, he is survived by a brother Paul of Cascade and a sister, Mrs. August Haas of Morley, Michigan. Funeral services were held here Monday afternoon from the Meiselwitz funeral parlors, the body having been sent here from Merrill. The last rites were conducted by the Rev. B. L. Worthman of the St. Peter Reformed church. Interment was in the Kiel cemetery. Those from out-of-town who attended the services were: Mrs. A. Kauth of Oconto Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grabs of Cascade; Miss Amanda Grabs of Sheboygan, and Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Grabs of Elkhart Lake. - 1930
MARY GRABS cemetery #82 Mrs. Mary Grabs, 80, of 619 Paine St., Kiel, widow of Herman Grabs, died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kolberg, at Ripon. She had been making her home there since May. She was born Jan. 3, 1879, at New Holstein, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Eliza Manz Balz. She was married to Mr. Grabs on Nov. 11, 1899. The couple lived in Kiel all of their married life. She was a member of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, the church Frauenverein of which she was a past president, and a member of the Royal Neighbors of America, Kiel branch. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Amanda) Kolberg, Ripon, and Mrs. Greg (Viola) Logan, of Milwaukee; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild, and three sisters, Mrs. Frank Winkel, Mrs. Ernst Damrow and Mrs. Emma Dedering, all of Kiel. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1942, a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Helen) Fox, in 1955, a son, Howards in 1957, and one sister and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel by the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter’s Church. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, January 5, 1959 – P. 12 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Grabs, 80, of 619 Paine St., Kiel, who died the past Sunday at Ripon, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiated. Burial was in Kiel Cemetery. Mrs. Athniel Raquet, accompanied by Mrs. Howard Vorpahl, sang, “The Lord Is My Shepherd” and “Abide With Me”. Pallbearers were Elmer Dedering, Edwin Diefenthaler, Arno and Hugo Graf, Elroy Konz and Omar Reichart. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, January 9, 1959 – P. 6
WILHELM GRABS cemetery #84 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909: Death in Kiel last week of Wm. Grubs(sic) at age 68. He leaves a widow, 4 sons, a daughter, 3 stepdaughters, and a brother, as well as a sister who lives in Germany.
HARRY J. GRACZYKOWSKI cemetery #43 Harry was the 2nd of 10 children born to Joseph L. Graczykowski (1870 - 1946) and Anna Kluczykowski (1881 - 1952), both bur. in St. Marys, Manitowoc. He and his siblings Rose (1903), Lawrence (1907), Thomas (1909) and Wesley (1910) were the first white children born on the Lac du Flambeau Indian Reservation. Born Lac du Flambeau, Vilas County, WI/He was married to Jeanette Feltman (1908-1997) in Manitowoc, WI.)
JUNE M. GRACZYKOWSKI cemetery #44 June M. Graczykowski, age 86, of 1910 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. June was born Feb. 20, 1922, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John Roy and Edna (nee Bean) Pratt. She graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1940. On Nov. 7, 1942, she married John Graczykowski at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 21, 1980. June was employed with the Manitowoc Tinsel Co. and J.C. Penney for many years. She then did demonstrating for local grocery stores until retiring at the age of 80. June was a former member of the St. Mary Rosary and Altar Society. She enjoyed bowling and taking bus trips to the casinos throughout the area. (Survivors omitted for privacy) June was preceded in death by one sister and brother: Shirlee and Gigs Benzschawel; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Robert and Joyce Pratt and George Pratt; and a special friend Steve Kukoski. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen, with burial following services at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, until the time of services at 11 a.m. Special thanks from (omitted) to the team of doctors, nurses, caregivers, cleaners and clergy at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for their consistent attention and compassionate work for their mother, June. Also, special thanks to those who helped out with rides and errands to Walmart, Copps, Younkers, Bud Willman's and Friar Tuck's. (Names omitted for privacy) The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 16, 2008
STANLEY J. GRACZYKOWSKI cemetery #43 Stanley was the son of Joseph L. Graczykowski (1870-1946) and Anna Kluczykowski (1881-1952), both bur. in St. Marys, Manitowoc. He was married to Justine G. Sobiech (1916-2001) on 22 Nov 1947 at St. Andrews Church, in Manitowoc, WI.
BERTHA GRADE cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1900: Death of Two Rivers resident Mrs. W. Grade of heart illness in a local hospital on Sun. The body was taken to Two Rivers for burial.
WILHELMINA GRADE cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 23 Mar.) Burial from the Lutheran Church Sun. of widow Grude(sic) who died at age 86. For the last few years she has had a good home and a full life living with her daughter, Mrs. Wilhelm Stockwell.
ARTHUR H.W. GRAEF cemetery #82 Arthur H. W. Graef, 74, of 520 Paine St., Kiel, a retired druggist, died unexpectedly at his home today of an apparent heart attack. He was born May 7, 1900 in Plymouth, a son of the late Peter and Anna Graef. Mr. Graef served in the U.S. Army in World War I. He was licensed by the Wisconsin State Board of Pharmacy on Jan. 27, 1930. He was employed in Milwaukee by Walgreen Drug Stores and Meier’s Pharmacy. In August, 1931 he moved to Kiel. He purchased a drugstore in May, 1935. He operated the drugstore until his retirement five years ago. On Sept. 16, 1933 he married Ethel Ann Fischer at Community United Church of Christ, Elkhart Lake. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel; a member and past commander of the Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post 99 in Kiel; a member and past master of the F and AM Lodge 336 of Kiel; a member of the Consistory, and a 32nd degree member of the Tripoli Shrine Temple, a member of the Shriners Club, Sheboygan Commandery No. 32, Wisconsin Scottish Rites; Kiel Chapter of the Eastern Star, Kiel Fish and Game Club, National Rifle Association, Kiel Lions Club, Wisconsin Pharmacy Association; a former member of the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s and Deputies Association and a member of the Manitowoc Tribe No. 49 Improved Order of Redmen. Survivors are his widow; a daughter, Miss Katherine Graef of Kiel, and a sister, Mrs. Fred R. Stienecker of Plymouth. A sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 8:15 p.m. Thursday at the Mieselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter UCC, will officiate. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday, until the time of services. A memorial service by members of the Masonic Lodge will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Members of the Improved Order of Redmen will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A memorial fun has been established in Mr. Graef’s name. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, February 25, 1975 – P. 8
HERMAN GRAENZIG cemetery #84 Herman Graenzig Dies From injuries Received in Fall Herman Graenzig, 65, a farmer and carpenter of the town of Schleswig died Monday at Sheboygan Memorial hospital. He suffered internal injuries and broken bones from a fall off a roof he was repairing several weeks ago. Mr. Graenzig was a native of Sheboygan and a trustee of Local 657, Carpenters and Joiners Union. He began to farm in Schleswig 23 years ago, while still working part time at the carpenter trade. Mr. Graenzig was the son of the late Ferdinand and Anna Schwartz Graenzig. He was born Sept. 3, 1891 in Sheboygan, and attended schools in that city. He married the former Hilma Raquet of Schleswig September 30, 1916. Mr. Graenzig was a member of the Men’s Brotherhood of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church, he was also secretary of the Rockville Cemetery association in Schleswig. Services were held Wednesday at the St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church, Burial was in the Rockville cemetery. A sister and a brother preceded Mr. Graenzig in death. He is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Ernest Lutze sr., and a brother Arno of Sheboygan. - 1957
HILMA GRAENZIG cemetery #84 Mrs. Hilma Graenzig, 76, of 818 Sixth St., Kiel, widow of Herman, died Monday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 16, 1895 in the Town of Schleswig, she was a daughter of the late David and Emma Steinberg Raquet. On Dec. 30, 1916 she was married to Mr. Graenzig of Sheboygan at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig. The couple resided in Sheboygan and later moved to the Town of Schleswig. Mr. Graenzig died July 15, 1958. After the death of her husband she moved to Kiel. Surviving is a brother, Ervin, Stoughton. Mrs. Graenzig was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, the church’s Frauenverein and the Thrifty 12 Homemakers Club, Royal Neighbor Lodge or America, and Kiel Garden Club. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter UCC, Kiel, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Wednesday, until 11 a.m. Thursday, and at the church from noon until the hour of services. A Roy Neighbor memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.