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JOSEPH J. JEANTY cemetery #83 Funeral services for Joseph J. Jeanty, 72, of 509 Tenth Street, Kiel, who died unexpectedly at his home last week Wednesday were held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with a funeral Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Reverend Francis Kerscher, pastor, was celebrant of Mass. Burial was in the parish cemetery. He was born May 12, 1902 in the Town of Russell, a son of the late Victor and Mary Wieseckel Jeanty. Be attended St. Anna Catholic School at St. Anna. On May 1, 1923, he married Olive Nett at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. After marriage the couple lived in Kiel. His Wife died August 7, 1959. Mr. Jeanty was employed by Gilbert Gast, a mason contractor, He retired six years ago. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Parish and its Holy Name Society. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Elmer Temreck and three sons, Donald, Orville and Dale, all of Kiel; seven grandchildren and a great- grandchild, two brothers, Edward of Kiel and Norbert of Elkhart Lake. 8-1-1974 OLIVE JEANTY Mrs. Joseph J. Jeanty, 55, of 709 Chicago St., Kiel, died at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan at 11:30 Friday night. The former Olive Nett, she was born at Marytown on July 25, 1904, the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Nett. She attended St. Mary's parochial school before moving to Kiel with her parents while still a young girl. She was married to Joseph Jeanty, of the Town of Russell, on May 1, 1923, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel. The couple resided in Kiel ever since. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society, the G.U.G. Germania Society, and Kiel High School Band Mothers. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. George Kiefer will be the celebrant of the requiem Mass, and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon until 9:30, at which time brief services will be held. The rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock Sunday evening at the funeral home by the Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include her husband, names of children omitted for privacy; one brother, Hubert Nett of Kiel; two sisters Mrs. Gregory Boehnlein of Marytown and Mrs. Hubert Arnold of Kiel. Sheboygan Press, Sat. Aug. 8, 1959, p. 6, c. 7 ********** Last rites for Mrs. Joseph J. Jeanty, 55, of 709 Chicago St., Kiel, who died Friday, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, following brief rites at Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. George Kiefer was celebrant of the requiem Mass and burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Clarence Heimann, John Kautzer, Louis Luykx, Loyal Wettstein, Clemens Arenz and Robert Bunge. Members of the Christian Mothers' Society recited the rosary at the funeral home Sunday evening and attended the service in a group. Sheboygan Press, Wed. Aug. 12, 1959, p. 12, c. 6
FRANK JEBAVY cemetery 89A from the newspaper, Monday, Feb. 17, 1958 Frank Jebavy, 85, longtime resident of Two Rivers, who had been living with a nephew, Joseph (can't read next line) the past six years, died Sunday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been in failing health more than a year. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. R.J. Wichlei officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Jebavy was born Feb. 23, 1872, in Czechoslovakia, son of the late John and Agnes Jebavy. When he was a child the family brought him to this country, settling in Two Rivers. After a number of years of employment at the old Two Rivers Mann Brothers Pail Factory he worked until about 30 years ago at the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Frank Chapek of Two Rivers, a brother, Anton, of Two Rivers and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home.
JOSEPH MARVIN “BUCKO” JEBAVY cemetery #89D Joseph M. “Bucko” Jebavy, age 82, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday, March 28, 2003 at Winter Haven Hospital, in Winter Haven, Florida, after complications following recent surgery. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O’Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside rites will he accorded by the American Legion & V F W Post of Two Rivers. Joe was born Nov. 24, 1920, in Two Rivers, son of the late Robert & Regina Richard Jebavy. He attended St. Luke’s grade school, and Two Rivers Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1939. He is a United States Army veteran, who served his country during WWII. On Jan. 26, 1946 he married Gertrude Menges at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Joe was employed at Hamilton Industries for many years, retiring in 1986. After retirement, Joe & Gertie enjoyed spending the winter months at their residence in Winter Haven, FL, where he enjoyed playing cards, golfing, and volunteering many hours of community service. He was also a member of the American Legion of Winter Haven, FL. Locally, Joe was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, where he served as an usher, and lector. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council # 1957, VFW Post # 1248, and Hamilton’s Goodfellowship Club. He volunteered countless hours at the Washington House, the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, and Point Beach State Park. Joe enjoyed bowling, stamp collecting, watching T.V.. and was an avid Packer fan. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by a son; Michael Jebavy, and one sister; Annabelle VanderBloomen. Relatives & friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, and after 9 am. on Wednesday until leaving for the church at 9:45 a.m. There will be a parish wake service held at 8 o’clock Tuesday evening to conclude the visitation, led by Fr. Bill. The Jebavy family would like to extend a very special Thank You to Joe’s cousin’s (omitted) who have been of great support to our entire family. Your continued love, support, great friendship, and your presence of being there for Gertie throughout a most difficult time, has been most comforting to us. You are indeed our guardian angels here on earth. (Herald Times Reporter, March 31, 2003)
MINNIE JEBAVY cemetery #89D Mrs. Minnie Jebavy, 87, who resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert LaMarsh, of 1815-30th St., Two Rivers, died late Monday afternoon at a Manitowoc Hospital. Funeral services will be at 5:30 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, and at 6 o'clock at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Jebavy, nee Minnie Meyer, was born Jan. 4, 1884, at Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Henry and Katie Garb Meyer. She was married to Nov. 14, 1931, to John Jebavy at Menominee, Mich. He preceded her in death in 1946. Besides the daughter she leaves a son, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 10, 1971
RAYMOND JEBAVY cemetery #89B BOY CRUSHED TO DEATH An accident that shocked the entire community, occurred last Wednesday evening, at about five o'clock, when Raymond, the nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Jebavy, was crushed to death under the wheels of a heavy steam roller. The accident happened on Adams street in front of the boys home. The lad was riding a bicycle and feel(sic) in front of the roller as it was moving down the street. The heavy roller passed over a portion of his body and crushed out his life almost instantly. The terrible accident was witnessed by the father of the boy and several others who were near where the boy was killed. The engineer of the roller could not see the lad from his seat on the roller, but felt the shock of the roller passing over the body and did not know what happened until several persons ran screaming towards the roller. The body of the boy was picked up and carried into his home by Frank Bonn, a neighbor. The mother upon hearing the news became hysterical. The roller is the property of the Schuette Construction Company and is being used in the work of macadamizing of the streets. The roller weighs ten tons. The engineer of the roller was in no way to blame for the accident and was relieved of all blame by the verdict of the coroner's jury which held an inquest, Friday morning. that portion of the street that was being rolled was closed to traffic and was shut off by ropes that were stretched across the crossings. It is said that people living along the stree had been warned not to allow their children to play on the street while work on the same was progressing. The Chronicle, Two Rivers, June 25, 1912
MARIE JEDLICKA cemetery #29 Mrs. Marie Jedlicka, 87, of 1145 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Church Cemetery. Mrs. Jedlicka, nee Marie Paul, was born Sept. 8, 1885, in Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late Phillip and Anna Paul. At the age of two she came to the Untied States with her parents, residing at Chicago. She was married to Anton Jedlicka in 1905 at Chicago. The couple came to Melnik area in 1910. Her husband preceded her in death in 1936. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post 659 Auxiliary, she was a Gold Star Mother and was a member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Alma) Kreshek, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A daughter and two sons, preceded her in death. One son, Ewald, was killed June 4, 1944, in World War II in Italy. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where a V.F.W. Service will be held at 6:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 6, 1972.
FAY JEFFERSON cemetery #45 Faye Jefferson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (private) Jefferson of Branch, died at birth last night at the Holy Family hospital. Private funeral services were held today at the Pfeffer funeral home with burial in the Branch cemetery. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 18, 1950 P. 2
CLARENCE R. JEFFREY cemetery #44 Funeral services for Clarence Relfe Jeffrey, 68, who died Saturday at the Waukesha Memorial hospital after an illness of one year, will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic church. Burial will be in Manitowoc Evergreen cemetery. Born in Sheboygan Falls July 16, 1878, Mr. Jeffrey came to Waukesha in 1920 with the Werra Aluminum co., and was traffic manager for that firm for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Holy Name society and the Elks club. Mr. Jeffrey is survived by his wife Mrs. Jane Jeffrey, an one daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Repath of Waukesha, two grandchildren, Mary Joe and Jeffrey Repath, all of Waukesha. Friends may call at the Randle funeral home Monday afternoon an evening. All Knights of Columbus have been urged to attend the parish vigil Monday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Waukesha Daily Freeman, Waukesha, Wisconsin, Monday, June 02, 1947 Page 7
ALEX JEKELFALUSY cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 30 Nov. 1905: A former resident of our city, 72-yr. old Alexander Jekelfalusy died Tues. at the home of his son in Milwaukee. He leaves a widow and 2 children. The funeral will be held here Fri. at the city cemetery.
ALBERT JELINEK cemetery #34 Albert Jelinek, 86, of 1119 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Immanual Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County. Mr. Jelinek was born Dec. 18, 1884, in Lincoln County, Wis., son of the late Albert and Tatheine Robinson Jelinek. He married Emily Meyer Dec. 24, 1913, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1959. Survivors include a son, Leo, of Rt. 1, Stanley, Wis., a daughter, Miss Verna Jelinek of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. A son preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, (Ninth Street entrance) after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 12, 1971
ALBERT JENS cemetery #67 From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1896: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 13 July) Death Sat. of farmer Albert Jens. He will be buried in Mishicott, with Pastor Doehler presiding. He leaves a widow and 2 children. ****** From Der Nord Westen, 23 July 1896: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 21 July) Death 11 July of Mr. Alb (obscured) Gens, age 38, of kidney problems. He had been married 3 yrs. ago with Alwine Guse, who survives him, along with 2 small children, as well as his father and two sisters. The funeral was held the following Sun. at the Saxenburg Cemetery.
BERTHA JENS cemetery #44 MRS. JENS IS DEAD, AGE 66 Dies At Home This Morning of Heart Ailment Mrs. Henry E. Jens, 66, 1208 Hamilton street, died at her home at 3:30 this morning. Death resulted from a heart ailment. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 from the home and at 2 p.m. from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The deceased was born Bertha D. Dickert in Germany, January 18, 1867. She came to this country at the age of 16 years and settled with her parents in Reedsville. On November 10, 1888, she was married to Henry E. Jens. The couple resided in Manitowoc since that time. Besides her husband the deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Warren Nightingale of Wisconsin Rapids; two sons, Elmer and Lester of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Kolanchick of Newton; two brothers, Emil Dickert of Manitowoc and Otto Dickert of Reedsville, and five grandchildren. The body will be removed to the home from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Saturday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 17, 1933 P. 13 ******* [bur. 11-20-1933/age 66 yrs/cause: acute cardiac decompensation/bur. on Fred Jens lot]
CHARLES JENS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 20 Apr. 1905: Death in Town Kossuth on Fri. of Carl Jens as a result of a stroke he suffered on Tues. Mr. Jens, who was 43, had worked for a long time in the Richard’s Machine Shop here before moving to Kossuth a few years ago. He leaves his widow and 3 children as well as his sorrowing mother. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon from the local Lutheran Church.
ESTHER L. JENS cemetery #44 Funeral services for Miss Esther Jens, 73, of 821 West Thomas Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., who died Sunday at a Phoenix hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Jens was born Nov. 20, 1898, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frederick and Katherine Saenger Jens. She attended schools in Manitowoc. She was employed at Wagner Style Shop and later at the Manitowoc Herald-Times. She moved to Arizona in 1958. Survivors include a sister, Miss Melitta Jens, of Phoenix and a niece (Survivor omitted for privacy.) A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening until the time of service Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 26, 1972 ********* [d. 04-23-1972 at Phoenix AZ/age 73 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Fred Jens lot] (20 Nov 1898/Apr 1972/SSDI)
EVELYN K. JENS cemetery #44 Evelyn was an only child, born on August 6, 1897 in Cleveland (WI). When she was 16, she and her parents took an eight-month trip by train to the West Coast to visit friends and relatives. Later, Evelyn worked in the office at the Pauly Cheese Company. Evelyn married Elmer Jens. They had one son who lives in South Carolina; there are several grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Evelyn enjoys playing bridge and sheepshead. She says: “I never smoked or drank, except for an occasional highball.” From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau on Aging and Long Term Care Resources. ******** (06 Aug 1897/29 Sep 2002/SSDI)
FRIEDRICH JENS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1907: Death Sunday following a long and difficult illness of 47-year old Friedrich Jens, a well-known resident of our city. The deceased, who for many years served as sexton for the local Lutheran Congregation School and Church, fell ill last Fall with typhus, which was aggravated by the onset of other illnesses, bringing the doctor to the conclusion that there was no hope. The deceased leaves a widow and 4 children. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 23 May 1907: This issue has a “thank you” ad regarding the passing of husband and father signed by Mrs. Fritz Jens and children, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 22 May 1907. ******* [cause: typhoid fever]
HENRY JENS cemetery #44 HENRY E. JENS DIES, STROKE Injuries inflicted By a Hit-Run Driver Prove Fatal Henry E. Jens, 70, of 1208 Hamilton street, died of a stroke this morning. Death was indirectly attributed to an accident which occurred last spring when he was struck by an unidentified hit and run driver. While on his way to church on the evening of March 28, Mr. Jens was struck by a hit and run driver at the corner of Tenth and Hamilton streets. His right leg received a double fracture and he was laid up ever since. Two and one-half weeks ago he suffered the first of a series of stokes. Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 2 o'clock from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church with the Rev. Gerhardt Struck officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Jens was born on June 14, 1865 in Germany. At the age of three, his parents brought him to this country and Milwaukee where they resided for a few years before coming to settle in this city. Mr. Jens was employed as a tinsmith by the F.J. Kerscher company for a number of years and was working until the time of his accident. He married Bertha Dicker on November 10, 1888. His wife died in 1933. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Warren Nightingale, Wisconsin Rapids; two sons, Elmer and Lester, city; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Kiel, city, and Mrs. William Schwartz, Milwaukee and five grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 16, 1935 P. 2 ********* Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon for Henry E. Jens,(photo) employe of the Frank J. Kerscher company for more than 40 years. Mr. Jens died of a stroke. However, his death was indirectly caused by injuries received when struck by a hit-and-run car. The body will lie in state at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home until the hour of the funeral, 1:30 from the funeral home Monday and at 2 o'clock from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 17, 1935 P. 4 ********* [bur. 08-19-1935/age 70 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on Fred Jens lot]
JOHANN JENS cemetery #67 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1897: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 Mar.) Death of 70 yr. old John Gents, an old settler in Town Mishicott. Burial was Saturday. (Note: The newspaper was often wrong on the age of the deceased) ******** From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1897: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 Mar.) Death on this town’s north side on the 25th of Feb., of John Gens, of kidney disease. He was 76 yrs. 1 mo. of age and came to America in the early 1850’s. His then wife died on the voyage, leaving him with a daughter, now Mrs. Hans England. He married a second time, but she soon died leaving him with 2 more children – son Albert, who died last summer, and a daughter who’s married and living in Two Rivers. He was a well thought of gentleman. He was buried Sun. before last in the Saxenburg Cemetery.
RUDOLPH JENS cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 28 Sep.) Rudolph Jens, a 24-yr. old from here who has been serving as a missionary to the Apache Indians in Arizona for the past 3 yrs., has died there in an accident. The details are sketchy, but it seems he was thrown from a saddle horse. His body was shipped here and his funeral will probably be held Fri. afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
SOPHIA JENS cemetery #89A Sophia Jens, 93, of 1318-21st St., Two Rivers, an early rural schoolteacher and retired veteran employe of the Bank of Two Rivers, died shortly before noon Saturday at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. W.G. Haase will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, Miss Jens was born Oct. 19, 1876, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late John and Sophia Jens Jens. She taught at various schools in the Two Rivers area over a number of years. After retirement from teaching following 15 years in the profession, she obtained employment as a bookkeeper at the Bank of Two Rivers retiring in 1932 after 25 years of service. Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 30, 1960 P. 3
ALAVA JENSEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Apr. 1905: Following a 6-mo. illness Mrs. Ole Jenson here died Fri. at the age of 36 from complications of various illnesses. She is survived by her husband and 3 children. The funeral was held Monday. ******* [bur. 04-07-1905/cause: septic infection]
IDA LOUISE JENSEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1902: Death Fri. following an illness of only a few days of Mrs. J.P. Jensen of bronchitis. The deceased was born in Norway in 1845 but has resided here for many years. She is survived by her husband and 9 children. The funeral was held Monday. ******* [cause: pneumonia]
JOSEPHINE JENTSCH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1899: Death Mon. of a 13-mo. old child of Frank J. Jentsch here, after a long illness. The burial took place yesterday afternoon.
CHARLES JERABEK cemetery #77 Charles Jerabek, 42, of Taus, Manitowoc County, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8:15 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. William Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Jerabek was born Dec. 21, 1917, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, son of the late Joseph and Mary Chizek Jerabek. He never married. Mr. Jerabek was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. A brother, Joseph, preceded him in death. Survivors include a brother, Edward of Manitowoc, and three sisters, Mrs. Arnold Messman and Mrs. Victory Hynek of Manitowoc and Mrs. Clarence Bartel of Hilbert. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 8, 1960
EDWARD C. JERABEK cemetery #77 Edward C. Jerabek, 50, of Manitowoc, died Monday at Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Jerabek was born Oct. 5, 1921, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Joseph and Mary Chizek Jerabek. He was employed at Manitowoc Iron & Metal Co. Survivors include a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); three sisters, Mrs. Victor (Mary) Hynek, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Clarence (Grace) Bartel, of Hilbert and Mrs. Veronica Messman, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 29, 1972
THEODORE (TED) JERGENSON cemetery #89A Theodore A. Jergenson, age 94, formerly of Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, January 13, 1996, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 1996, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, Rev. Richard C. Miller will officiate with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born September 14, 1901, in the Township of Carlton, Kewaunee county, son of the late George and Bertha Messman Jergenson. he grew up and was educated in Kewaunee and Waupaca Counties. He becam a resident of Two Rivers in 1920. He married Volara A. Panzer, September 12, 1923, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on May 2, 1986, after celebrating 62 years of marriaga. Ted worked for the Mirro Aluminum company and the Manitowoc Company for 48 years retiring in 1968. Ted was a charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, and was very active in the church holding several church offices. He was a member of the Redeemer Men’s Club, the Lutheran Laymens League and the Senior Centers of both Manitowoc and Two Rivers. Ted also was a member of both AARP chapters in Manitowoc and Two Rivers. He was a member of the Manitowoc Commission on Aging, a pioneer of the coalition of Wisconsin Aging which he helped form in 1979 and was a tireless advocate for transportation for the elderly and disabled. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by four brothers, Edward, Raymond, Orville and Carl. Friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. on Monday (TONIGHT) and Tuesday the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
LAURA JERMAIN cemetery #57 From Der Nord Westen, 31 Mar. 1904: Death last week in School Hill of 66-yr. old Mrs. Louise Jermain, who leaves 9 children. The funeral was held Thursday.
JOSEPH R. JIMENEZ cemetery #32 Joseph R. Jimenez, age 86, of Two Rivers, was received by the Lord early Monday morning, Feb. 13, 2006, at his residence. Joseph was born Nov. 24, 1919 in Belmont, Ohio, son of the late Julian and Sophia (Sievert) Jimenez. He graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, with the class of 1938. Joe served as a sergeant in the Army Air Corps as an instructor in engine operation. After his time in service, he was employed at Hamilton Industries, where he worked as a foreman and later in the engineering department as a detailer. Joe also served as president of the Hamilton Foreman’s Club until his retirement in June of 1983. He was charter member of Holy Redeemer Parish and a member of the Holy Name Society, as well as being an usher and scout master. Joe belonged to the Knights of Columbus, Mother of Hope Council 1957 of Two Rivers, where he served as Grand Knight of the Third Degree and Faithful Navigator of the Fourth Degree. He was also the manager of the Knights of Columbus Club for 16 years. Joe was a proud member of the American Legion and the Green Bay Musicians Union. He enjoyed playing the bass drum with the Hamilton/Two Rivers Municipal Band, where he formed and enjoyed many special friendships. Joe was proud to receive his patch for over 60 years of participation in the band. His hobbies also included flying model aircraft as a member of the Manitou Flyers. Joe married the former Millicent Tome at St. Luke’s Catholic Church on May 24, 1941. Millie was his best friend for 64 years. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Joe was preceded in death by his grandson: Jay Jimenez; his brother: Edward Jimenez; and a brother-in-law: Melvin Tome. Funeral services for Joe will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O’Brien. Military rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers American Legion and VFW Posts. Entombment will take place at Knollwood Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Peter the Fisherman Church. Memorials may be made in Joe’s name to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Joseph was grateful for all of his caregivers at Aurora and his hospice girls who shared a very special place in his heart. Memorials may be made in Joe’s name to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 14, 2006
ALVIN F. JINDRA cemetery #63 Alvin Jindra Sr, 81, of 631 Elm St. Mishicot, a former member of the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors and a retired Town of Mishicot farmer, died late Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for 10 days. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Herbert Kesting officiating. Burial will be in Mishicot Public Cemetery. Mr. Jindra was born Jan. 17, 1889, in the Town of Mishicot, a son of the late George and Mary Lenhardt Jindra. He married the former Leona Meineke at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, Nov. 7, 1914, after which the couple moved to the Town of Kossuth where Mr. Jindra took over the operation of a cheese factory. After 20 years, the family moved to Two Rivers, remaining until 1937 when he returned to the Town of Mishicot homestead farm which he operated until retirement in 1958, when the couple moved to Mishicot. His wife preceded him in death in 1959. Mr. Jindra was a charter member of Lake-to-Lake Dairy Cooperative, and been a member of the Mishicot High School Board and once served as a supervisor from the Town of Mishicot. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter Church. Surviving are two daughters; three sons; two sisters; two brothers; 20 grand- children and one great grandson. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Memorials may be sent to St. Peter Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 16, 1970, Page 11
ANNA JINDRA cemetery #18 Mrs. Yindra(sic), a pioneer resident of the county, died at her home at Maribel and the funeral was held today from St. Wencels church at Maribel. Mrs. Yindra, who was a widow, her hsband having preceeded her in death twenty-five years ago, was 72 years of age and is survived by four sons, Joseph, Michael and Anton at Maribel and Frank, in this city, and three daughters, Mrs. W. Graycarek, of Maribel, Mrs. A Zeman, of Lodi and Mrs. Chadek of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 21, 1920 P. 5
BLANCHE JINDRA cemetery #63 Blanche E. (nee Fallada) Jindra, age 89, formerly of 1936-31st St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, May 8, 2004 at Countryside Home, Jefferson. Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, with the Rev. Louis Sievert officiating with burial in Mishicot Public Cemetery, Mishicot. Blanche was born in Chicago, Ill. on Oct. 27, 1914, a daughter of the late John and Mary Schleis Fallada. When she was 7 years old, the family moved to a farm in Klondike, where she attended school and grew up with cousins she loved. On May 2, 1946, she married Reuben Jindra at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Mishicot by the Rev. Edward Zell. Reuben preceded her in death on June 7, 1994. Blanche and Reuben were longtime members of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Most recently Blanche was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Survivors include two daughters; two granddaughters; two great-grandsons. She is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews who will miss her warmth and humor and by a loving family of caregivers at Countryside Home in Jefferson where she was a resident for the past two years. She loved a good laugh. She loved to sing, especially the old time songs, especially if she could sing harmony. She had a heart of gold and she worked like a trooper. We were blessed to have had her for so long. Herald Times Reporter, May 10, 2004
CLARENCE JINDRA cemetery #89D Clarence M. Jindra, operator of Jindra's Log Tavern, Manitowoc route three in the town of Newton, died at his home this morning of a heart ailment from which he had suffered for several months. He was found dead shortly before 8 a.m. by his son (private). Although funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, it is expected that services will be held at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral parlors in Two Rivers Monday. Time of services will be announced tomorrow. Mr. Jindra was born September 24, 1902, in Maplewood, Door county, the son of the late Joseph and Anna Kohout Jindra. He was married to Marcella Wilson in Sturgeon Bay in 1925, and shortly afterward moved to Two Rivers, where he was employed in the shipping room office of Plant No. 4 at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Co. Three years ago he entered the taven business in the town of Newton. Mrs. Jindra died October 18, 1941. Surviving Mr. Jindra are his son (private), a daughter (private); a sister, Mrs. George Feller of Maplewood; and two brothers, Harry and Vincent, of Sawyer, Wis. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 6, 1942 P. 2
DANIEL G. JINDRA cemetery #82 Daniel G. Jindra, age 78, of 703 Sixth St., Kiel, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. He was born, April 25, 1928, in Two Rivers, son of the late, Alvin and Leona Meineke Jindra. Dan graduated from Mishicot High School in 1946 and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture. While a student at UW-Madison, Dan enlisted in the ROTC program and was commissioned a 2nd Lt. upon graduation. On Aug. 15, 1953, he married at the Lutheran Calvary Chapel in Madison. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving his country proudly in the Korean War. Dan worked for Lake to Lake/Land O'Lakes in Kiel for 34 years as a membership director. After retirement, he worked part-time for the Wisconsin Agriculture Statistics Department. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, where he served as a former member of the church council, and was a member of the church choir for many years. He was also a member of the Monday Night Golf League and the Kiel Fish & Game. He was a former alderman for the city of Kiel, and helped organize the Kiel picnic parade for several years. Dan enjoyed golfing, playing cribbage, poker and sheepshead with his friends, hunting, fishing, and family camping. Survivors include his wife of 53 years; four children; and 10 grandchildren. He is further survived by four great-grandchildren; one brother; one sister; sister-in-law; sisters and brothers-in-law; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by one sister: Ethel Breitwisch; one brother: Roy Jindra; and one brother-in-law: Edwin Breitwisch. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 387 Cemetery Road, Kiel, with the Rev. David Laabs officiating. Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family. Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com. Dan's family would like to thank the emergency staff at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, for their help and concern. Herald Times Reporter, The (Manitowoc, WI) - December 5, 2006
GEORGE JINDRA (d. 1948) George Jindra Sr., 87 of Mishicot, died yesterday at Sheboygan Memorial hospital where he had undergone an operation on Monday. He had been hospitalized for 10 days in Two Rivers and Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. Peter's Lutheran church in Mishicot, the Rev. Edward F. Zell officiating. Burial will be in the Mishicot cemetery. Mr. Jindra was born in 1860 in Miletiz, Bohemia, an accompanied his parents to this country in 1868. They settled in the town of Kossuth and later moved to a farm in Mishicot, where they lived until 1901, when they bought the present Jindra farm, also in the town of Mishicot. In 1937, Mr. Jindra retired and sold the farm to his son Alvin. Mrs. Jindra died several years ago. Mr. Jindra served as town treasurer for several years. Survivors are four sons, Alvin, George Jr., of Dickey, N.D., and Reuben and Oscar of Two Rivers, three daughters, Mrs. Herman Stoer of Two Rivers, Mrs. Edward Zell of Mishicot and Miss Hila of Gary, Ind.; 19 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, three brothers, Wencil of Manitowoc, Frank of the town of Mishicot, and John of the town of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Peltier of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lena Hartigan of Seattle, Wash. The body may be viewed at the Specht funeral home in Mishicot this evening until 10 a.m. Saturday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thursday, February 19, 1948 Page 2
GEORGE F. JINDRA (d. 1970) cemetery #63 George F. Jindra, 77, of Dickey, N.D., a former Two Rivers resident, died unexpectedly Wednesday night. A pre-committal devotion will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. Burial will be in Mishicot Public Cemetery. Mr. Jindra was born in the Town of Mishicot April 6, 1893, a son of the late George and Mary Lenhardt Jindra. He was graduated from the old Manitowoc County Normal School and taught in schools at Maribel and in North Dakota before coming to Two Rivers, where he resided for several years. He married the former Lydia Ebert at Dickey in 1921. Besides his wife he leaves a son; two sisters; a brother, and two grandchildren. Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. (Survivors edited for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, 1970 December 18
HILDA JINDRA cemetery #63 Hilda K. Jindra, 75, of 2411 34th St., Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning at Holy Family Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Harmon Krause will officiate the burial in Mishicot Public Cemetery. Miss Jindra was born July 6, 1900, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late George and Mary Lenhardt Jindra. She was a teacher most of her life, retiring in 1962 from Gary, Ind. public school system. She was a member of the Ladies Guild of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Survivors include a brother, Reuben, of Two Rivers, three sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews. Five brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Monday. The casket will be moved to the church after 11 a.m. Tuesday where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Abt. Feb. 1, 1976
IRENE JINDRA cemetery #44 Mrs. Leo Jindra, 65, of 409 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Jindra, nee Irene Buenzow, was born Sept. 16, 1906, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late John and Gretchen Stadler Buenzow. She was married to Leo Jindra in 1932 at Manitowoc where the couple located after marriage. Her husband preceded her in death in December of 1970. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); a brother, Victor Buenzow, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. John Benzinger, of Mishicot and Mrs. Henry Lehrman, of Two Creeks; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening, where a memorial service will be at 7 o'clock, and Saturday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 1, 1972 ******** [d. 08-31-1972/age 65 yrs./widow of Leo J. Jindra] (Irene Buenzow Jindra/b. 16 Sep 1906/d. Aug 31, 1972)
JOHN F. JINDRA SR. cemetery #63 John F. Jindra Sr., 82, of 1021 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, lifelong Manitowoc County resident, died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he has been a patient since Jan. 16. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in the Mishicot Public Cemetery. Mr. Jindra was born May 1, 1879, at Reif Mills, son of the late George and Mary Jindra. He married Marie Ginzel at Manitowoc Feb. 9, 1901. The couple observed the golden anniversary of the wedding in 1951. The couple operated Kingsbridge tavern and hotel at Kingsbridge for 14 years, moved to the Shoto farm at Rt. 2, Two Rivers, remaining for 16 years and retired in 1959. Mr. Jindra was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 40 years. Surviving are his wife, two sons, a brother, Frank of Manitowoc, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son, Lester, died in 1924. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, 1962 January 27 ******** Funeral services for John F. Jindra, Sr, 82 of 1031 S. 17th St. Manitowoc, who died Saturday were at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. The Rev. Donald Feller of St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, was in attendance and conducted graveside services at Mishicot Public Cemetery. (Survivors edited for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Abt. January 28, 1962
JOHN J. JINDRA cemetery #63 John J. Jindra, 45, of 304 Pine St. Sheboygan Falls, took his life at 10 a.m. Friday at Kingsbridge, Manitowoc County. Private funeral services will be at 9 a.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Ralph Gillis will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot. He was born Nov. 14, 1918, at Kingsbridge, son of the late John Jindra, Sr., and Marie Ginzl Jindra. He resided most of his life in Manitowoc County and had most recently been employed by Riverside Tool and Die Co. Sheboygan FAlls. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. John Jindra, of Manitowoc, three sons and two daughters. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 0'clock this Monday evening where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, 1964 February 24 ******* Funeral services for John J. Jindra, 45, of 304 Pine St., Sheboygan Falls, who died Friday, were at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Ralph Gillis officiating. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot. Pallbearers were from the Ginzl, Jindra, Cherney, Jarosh, and Hablewitz. The name of a surviving brother, Arnold Jindra, was inadvertently omitted from the obituary. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 25, 1964
LEONA K. JINDRA cemetery #63 In failing health for a number of years, Mrs. Alvin Jindra, 67, of Mishicot, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Two Rivers, Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot, the Rev. David Worgull officiating. Burial will be in Mishicot Cemetery. Mrs. Jindra, nee Leona Meineke, was born in the Town of Two Rivers, Feb. 19, 1891, a daughter of the late Charles an Wilhelmina Schmidt Meineke. She was married to Alvin Jindra at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, Nov. 7, 1914. After their marriage the couple moved to the Town of Kossuth where her husband became engaged as a cheesemaker for 10 years. In 1937 the family moved to the Jindra homestead farm near Mishicot. They operated until their retirement and removal to the village of Mishicot in 1958. She was a member of the Ladies Bible Hour of St. Peter Church. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Edward Breitwisch of Manitowoc and Mrs. Emil Schleis Jr., of Mishicot.; three sons, Alvin Jr., of Madison, Daniel of Kiel, and Roy of Mishicot; two sisters, Mrs. William Menges of Larrabee and Mrs. Dwight Holsopple of Los Angeles, Calif; six brothers, William, Herbert and Raymond of Mishicot, Erwin H. of Chicago, an Erhardt and Harold Meineke of Two Rivers and 18 grandchildren. Friends may call at Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot after 2 p.m. Friday until 11 am Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wednesday, February 18, 1959 Page 17
LESTER J. JINDRA cemetery #63 Local Boy Aviator Meets Death Lester Jindra, 21, This City, Meets Death at Columbus, O. Sunday Back Broken as Youth Is Struck by Propeller of Plane on Aviation Field In That City Lester Jindra, 21, Manitowoc boy attached to the U.S. Regular Army aviation corps and stationed at Columbus, Ohio, died at a hospital in that city Sunday from injuries he sustained late Saturday night when he was struck by the propellor of a plane of which he was pilot. Jindra's back was broken and his face and body terribly cut by the blades of the propellor and he survived his injuries but a few hours. The body will be shipped to this city some time the present week and the burial will take place at Mishicot where the Jindra family formerly resided. Mother Near Death from Shock Messages telling of the accident and later death of the young aviator were received by the parents of Jindra, Mr. and Mrs. John Jindra, 836 North Sixth street, Sunday morning and evening and the shock of the tragedy has caused Mrs. Jindra; mother of the boy to completely collapse and grave apprehension is today felt ever her condition. Mrs. Jindra is under constant care of a physician, and it was said that she is seriously ill. First news of the tragedy came in a telephone message from Green Bay at 5:30 Sunday morning, relaying a message received over the Postal Telegraph company lines at Green Bay for Mr. Jindra, the company having no office here. The message told of the injury of the boy aviator and said that he had been removed to a hospital. Mr. Jindra immediately got into communication with Columbus to learn details of the accident and was advised that his son had suffered a fracture of the back, and was badly cut by the propellor and that no hope was entertained that he could survive. Later in the day Mr. Jindra again telephoned to be told that his son had passed away at 1:30 and three hours later an official dispatch was received conveying the same information. The accident happened at midnight Saturday night. Had Promising Career Sunday's tragedy at Columbus brought to a close a career as an aviator that promised much for the Manitowoc boy. But twenty-one years of age, he had made rapid advancement since entering the service and within the year would have completed his work and have become a recognized pilot of the air service of the array. He was an enthusiastic student and in love with his work and had a vast fund of experience in his training. On occasion of a visit here, in January Jindra exhibited a display of photographs at the library which he had taken in his work as an attache of the photo department in the service. Twice during his training at the aviation field at Dayton and Columbus the Manitowoc boy had narrowly escaped death, a few months ago having been in a plane, with a companion when the machine in descending narrowly escaped a head on collision with a clump of trees which, had it occurred, would have meant instant death to the crew. A week ago Jindra was one of the detail which picked up the body of Capt. Dick Skeel, killed when his plane fell at the Dayton field during the air maneuvers and races. Two weeks previously Jindra wrote his parents that he had assisted in digging Lieut. Peirson, of the aviation corp, from the wreck of his plane after an accident in which Pierson was instantly killed. Jindra had commented upon these incidents as part of life on the aviation field and entertained no fear that he might fall victim to some such tragedy. Was born Here Lester Jindra was born in this city April 5, 1903 and spent much of his life in this city. He attended the local schools but later entered the Mishicot high school from which he graduated. He continued his studies at the county normal and graduated with honors. He enlisted with the local militia company but resigned in order to enter the regular army service and study aviation and for a time stationed at Chanute Field, Illinois, and later transferred to Dayton and Columbus. It is presumed that the plane had made the trip from Dayton to Columbus and that it was while making ready to return that the accident which cost the life of Jindra occurred. Mr. Jindra, a year ago, was detailed with another flier to make a transcontinental flight but was recalled before the trip was started. However, Jindra was a member of a party which made a flight to Texas. Was Ending Training. Within six months Jindra would have ended his training and received his official appointment. He had planned to come here early in the spring for a two months visit when his furlough leave was effective. Besides his parents the unfortunate youth is survived by two brothers, Arnold Jindra, residing on So. Sixteenth street, this city, and a younger brother John at home. No information as to shipment of the body had been received late today. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 13, 1924 Page 1 *********** PLANE DROPS BLOSSOMS ON FLIERS GRAVE Official Tribute Is Paid to Jindra by Army Aviator Flying here in the plane in which Lester Jindra did most of his aerial work, Sergt. Peter Biesiot and Mechanician Peter Hutchinson, buddies of the local boy, paid the last tribute an aviator can pay a friend, dropped flowers on the grave from the air at Mishicot this morning. The plane was decorated with black streamers and the aviators dropped two wreaths and a bouquet of roses from the air from the machine in which Jindra had time after time been a passenger in his official capacity as a mechanic. Sergt. Biesiot was pilot of the plane in which Jindra met his death and said that the accident was due to a failure to give the propellor a wide enough berth in passing around it. The heavy propellor caught Jindra under the chin, according to Biesiot, and split both the lower and upper jaw and also broke the skull at the temple. He says that Jindra's back was uninjured. The men left the local field, south of the city, at 11:35 this morning and at 11:47 were back here on their way to Chicago where they will stop before going back to Wilbur Wright field at Columbus. Burial at Mishicot The funeral was held this morning, the cortege leaving the home at 9 o'clock with services at the Holy Cross Catholic church at Mishicot at 10 o'clock. Co. E furnished a firing squad and the pallbearers. Mrs, Jindra, who was seriously ill as result of the shock of the news of her son's death, was able to attend the funeral but her condition is still a matter of concern. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 16, 1924 Page 2 ******* Vandals Rob Jindra Grave of Flowers Unknown persons in comparison to whom the pole cat may be considered a gentleman, robbed the grave of Lester Jindra, Manitowoc aviator buried at Mishicot Thursday it has been learned and local authorities have started an investigation with a view to prosecution to the limit of the law, the vandals responsible for the reprehensible act. Sixteen bouquets of flowers which had been placed on the mound when the grave was covered, were taken. The theft was discovered by John Jindra, father of the dead boy when he visited the grave later in the day following the burial services. A clew to identity of the vandal has been secured and is being investigated. 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MARIE (GINZEL) JINDRA cemetery #63 Mrs. Marie Jindra, 89, of 1931 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Martin Fox will officiate and burial will be in Mishicot Public Cemetery. Mrs. Jindra, nee Marie Ginzel, was born Nov. 3, 1880, in Bohemia, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ginzel. She came to this country as a young girl with her parents, setting in the Town of Gibson. She was married to John F. Jindra, Sr. Feb. 9, 1900 at Manitowoc. They owned and operated a farm in Shoto, retiring in 1959, and moving to Manitowoc. Mr. Jindra preceded her in death Jan. 27, 1962. Survivors include a son, Arnold, of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Rose Jens, of Manitowoc, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Two sons, Lester and John preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon where a memorial service will be at 7:30 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 8, 1970
MARY JINDRA (d. 1929) cemetery #63 Mrs. Marie Jindra, Aged 92, Pioneer, Dies at Kings Bridge Mrs. Marie Jindra, aged 92 years, widow of the late George Jindra, who passed away 39 years ago and has been a resident of this county for 61 years, passed away at Kings Bridge where she has been making her home for a number of years. Her maiden name was Marie Kremarik and she was born in Bohemia May 30, 1837 and came to this country 61 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Jindra first locate in the town of Kossuth where Mr. Jindra conducted a farm. After his death, Mrs. Jindra continued to reside there and moved to Kings Bridge 13 years ago. Three daughters, Mrs. Lena Hartigan, Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Anna Tuma, Gibson, and Mrs. Mary Peltier, this city and five sons, George of Mishicot, Joseph of Maplewood, Frank of Kings Bridge and Wenzl an John of this city survive. One sister, Mrs. Katherine Vieau of Green Bay also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at the Holy Cross church at Mishicot. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, December 11, 1929 Page 11 (Note: maiden name Kremarik may be Krcmarik)
MARY JINDRA (d. 1942) cemetery #63 Mrs. George Jindra, Sr. 78, died Thursday afternoon at her home, Mishicot rural route, after being in failing health for some time. She sustained a fractured hip in a fall in June, 1941. Mrs. Jindra was a resident of the town of Mishicot for many years. Born December 20, 1963, she came to the United States from Prussia, Germany, her birthplace, in 1868. After residing at the Tannery for several years, her father purchased a farm in Mishicot. Mrs. Jindra, nee Mary Lenhardt, was married to George Jindra May 6, 1885. The widower survives, with three daughters, Mrs. Herman Stoer of Two Rivers, Mrs. Edward Zell of Mishicot and Miss Hilda Jindra of Gary, Ind.; and four sons, Alvin on the homestead farm, George, Jr , and Oscar of Two Rivers, and Reuben, who left Oct. 10 for Fort Lewis, Wash., as a prlvate in the United States Army; 18 grand children and two great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death. Complete funeral plans have been held In abeyance pending word from Reuben Jindra as to whether he will be able to attend. The body will be viewed at the Specht funeral home from Saturday until 10 a. m. on the day of the funeral when it will be taken to St. Peter's Lutheran church at Mishicot to lie in state until 2 p. m. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Edward Zell with burial in the Mishicot cemetery. The date of the funeral will be announced in Saturday's paper. Mrs. Jindra was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran church for many years and actively engaged in church work as long as her health permitted. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Friday, October 23, 1942 Page 2
NORMAN JINDRA cemetery #63 SUMMONS OF MISHICOT MAN BRING SADNESS Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church at Mishicot this afternoon for Norman Jindra, who passed away at Holy Family hospital Monday following a six weeks' illness. Mr. Jindra who was 25 years of age was born at Mishicot and had always made his home there. His parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Jindra of Mishicot, and five brothers, Alvin of Kings Bridge, Walter and George of Two Rivers, and Reuben and Oscar at home, and three sisters, Mrs. Herman Steer of Two Rivers, Mrs. Edward Zell of Mishicot and Miss Hilda Jindra at home, are left to mourn his death. Mr. Jindra was always patient and kind during his illness and he will be sadly missed not only by members of the family but also by a large number of friends. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 07, 1923 Page 14
OSCAR JINDRA cemetery #33 Oscar Jindra, 59, of 2916-12th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Jindra was born Feb. 24, 1905, at Mishicot, a son of the late Geeorge (sic) and Mary Lenhardt Jindra. He attended the Mishicot schools and for the past 29 years was employed at the Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers. He married the former Viola Fronk at Mishicot Sept. 6, 1933 after which the couple moved to Two Rivers. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Two brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, 1964 September 9
ROY W. JINDRA cemetery #32 Roy W. Jindra, 74, of 237 Riverwood Dr., Mishicot, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at his residence after a brief illness. Roy was born June 11, 1926 in Two Rivers, son of the late Alvin and Leona Meineke Jindra and has been a life long resident. Mr. Jindra was a 1944 graduate of Mishicot High School. He served in the United States Air Force in Japan during the early years of the Korean Conflict as a Radar Technician. He married the at St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church, July 28, 1956. He served as an apprentice for the George Schmidt Plumbing Company in Mishicot, and later purchased the business in 1955 where he owned and operated Jindra Plumbing and Heating until his retirement in 1988. Mr. Jindra was baptized and confirmed and was a very faithful member of St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church and was active in the church choir. He was a former member of the Mishicot Lions Club. He was an accomplished pilot and a founding member of the Mishicot Flying Club, currently the Manitowoc Flying Club. He was also a former member of the Wisconsin Master Plumbers Association, as well as the Board of Control of Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Mr Jindra enjoyed playing the clarinet and saxophone for several area bands and orchestras during the 1950s. Survivors include his loving wife, one daughter and son-in-law, four sons and daughters-in-law, ten grandchildren, and one sister and brother-in-law, two brothers and three sisters-in-law, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ethel. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 at St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church, Mishicot with the Rev. Robert Johannes officiating, with entombment at the Knollwood Mausoleum, town of Kossuth, with committal prayers by the Rev. Paul Schleis, who is a godson of Mr. Jindra. Relatives and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday (TONIGHT), at the Lambert Funeral Home and after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church. In Lieu of other expressions of sympathy a memorial fund has been established in his name for Manitowoc Lutheran High School, St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church Handicapped Access Fund or the donors choice. In my Father's house are many mansions. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am there you may be also. John 14:2-3. The Jindra family would also like to extend a special thank you to the Two Rivers Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice for their love, special care and concerns shown to our family during Roy's illness. Green Bay Press-Gazette (WI) - June 29, 2000
VIOLA F. JINDRA cemetery #33 Viola F. Jindra, age 90, of Two Rivers, died Monday evening, March 18, 2002 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2002 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Arndt, with burial to follow in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. Viola was born March 12, 1912 in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Wacek Fronk. On Sept. 5, 1933, she married Oscar Jindra in Mishicot. He preceded her in death Sept. 8. 1964. Viola was employed at Paragon Electric Co. for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed doing puzzles, family gatherings and loved her family dearly. She will be sadly missed by all. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son and daughter-in-law: James and Betty Jindra, four sisters and two brothers. Friends may call at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 9 am. Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Jindra family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 2002
ADAM JIRIKOVEC cemetery #44 DEATH CLAIMS A. JIRIKOVEC Was Former Assessor And Town Clerk At Cooperstown Adam Jirikovec, 67, former town clerk and assessor in Cooperstown, died today at the home. He had been ill with asthma for many years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Knutson funeral home, Denmark. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery in this city. Mr. Jirikovec was born in Europe in 1869 and on the death of his parents accompanied his aunt and uncle to this country in 1884. He located at Cooperstown where he learned the cheesemaking trade. Later he operated factories at Polifka's Corners, Rosecrans and Kellnersville. In 1911 he gave up his factories and purchased a farm in Cooperstown. Served As Assessor He served as assessor for five years and was town clerk of Cooperstown for 15 years, retiring two years ago. He was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge of which he was clerk for years. Mr. Jirikovec married Miss Catherine Carbon in 1894. Survivors are his widow; a son, Wencel, Cooperstown; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Lensmeyer, Kellnersville, Mrs. Charles Ruzek, Melnik, Mrs. Emil Stoklasa, Milwaukee; a brother, John, city; and 15 grandchildren. The body is at the Knutson funeral home, Denmark, and may be viewed there until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 20, 1937 P. 4
EDWARD W. JIRIKOVEC cemetery #44 Edward W. Jirikovec, 74, of 802 S. 28th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. His son, the Rev. Allan Jirikovec will officiate in a concelebrated mass. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Jirikovec was born May 23, 1897, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Barbara Kohlbeck Jirikovec. He attended schools in Manitowoc. He had been employed as a salesman in Manitowoc all his life. He married Anna O'Leary July 27, 1920, at St. Boniface Church, Manitowoc. He served as an alderman for 16 years in Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death in June of 1964. Mr. Jirikovec was a member of the Manitowoc Royal Leaque, the Serra Club and the Holy Name Society of St. Paul Church. Survivors include three sons, a brother, John of Mishicot, two sisters, Anna Knell of Manitowoc and Blanche Kind of Racine and two grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc after 4 p.m. Monday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 14, 1971 ******** [d. at Oshkosh WI/age 74 yrs.](23 May 1897/Aug 1971/SSDI)
EVELYN JIRIKOVEC cemetery #16 Mrs. Evelyn Jirikovec, 61, owner and operator of Jim's Bar, Maribel, died Sunday afternoon at a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Jirikovec, nee Evelyn Pelishek, was born May 3, 1909, in the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Adolph Pelishek and Mrs. Frances Pelishek. She was married to Wencel Jirikovec June 26, 1928, at New Denmark. He preceded her in death in February of 1961. Mrs. Jirikovec was a member of the Christian Mothers of St. James Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, a daughter, her mother, with whom she had been residing, a brother, Leonard, of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Victor Herrmann, of Whitelaw and Mrs. Elmer Behnke of Fond du Lac, and four grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 o'clock this Monday evening where a Rosary will be at 8 o'clock this Monday evening and prayer service at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 29, 1970
FRANK JIRIKOWIC cemetery #44 Frank Jirikowic, 75, a resident of Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Friday at the home. Private funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Jirikowic was born July 10, 1898, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Louise Drumm Jirikowic. He had been employed in the maintenance department for the Manitowoc Board of Education until his retirement in 1950. Survivors include a brother, Reginald, of Oak Park, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Earl (Laura) Dueno, of Manitowoc, Mrs. H.B. (Julia) Van Winkel, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. William (Anna) Barr, of Chicago; and nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation at the funeral home at the request of the family. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 27, 1973 ********* [d. 07-27-1973/age 75 yrs./bur. on Alma and Frank Jirikowic and Alma Harms lot] (10 Jul 1898/Jul 1973/SSDI)
JOSEPH W. JIRIKOWIC cemetery #44 JOS. JIRIKOWIC, FATHER OF 14, IS DEAD, 71 YRS. OLD Joseph Jirikowic Sr., a resident of the city since 1874 and for years engaged in the hotel business at Tenth and Hancock streets, retiring ten years ago, died at his home yesterday at the age of 71 years. Mr. Jirikowic had been ill for months and his death was caused by a complication of diseases. Born in 1848 Mr. Jirikowic located in Manitowoc in 1874 and two years later was married to Louise Drumm, who preceded him in death five years ago. He was the father of fourteen children, all of whom survive him, being Mrs. John Warms, Mrs. Edward Schmidt, Louise, Alma, Laura, Julia, Reginald, Frank and Emil residing here; Mrs. William Barr of Chicago, Mrs. Charles Schumacher of Dutton Mont., Dr. Joseph Jirikowic of Louris, N.D., Fred at El Paso, Texas, and Miss Alvina of Blue Island, Ill. All are expected here for the funeral. Mr. Jirikowic after his retirement from business disposed of his property to the Manitowoc Seed company for an addition to the company's plant. He was well know in the city. Funeral arangements have not been made, waiting word as to the time of arrival of some of the family from abroad. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 5, 1920 P. 1 ********* [bur. 03-08-1920/cause: arterial sclerosis]
LOUISE JIRIKOWIC (d. 1932) cemetery #44 Miss Louise Jirikowic Passes Away This Morning At Hospital Removed to the hospital here yesterday, in a critical condition, Miss Louise Jirikowic, 91? Hancock street, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Jirikowic, passed away this morning. The deceased, although able to be up and about, has been a patient sufferer for many years. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will be announced tomorrow, word being awaited from brothers and sisters of the deceased in distant cities. Miss Jirikowic was born in Manitowoc Nov. 22, 1880, and has always made her home here. Eight sisters, Mrs. H.B. Van Winkle, of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Charles Schumacher, Dutton, Mont., Mrs. William Barr and Mrs. Charles Culbertson, of Chicago, Mrs. Theresa Harms, Mrs. Edward J. Schmidt, Mrs. Earl Dueno, and Miss Alma, all of this city, and four brothers, Dr. Joseph C. Jirikowic, Bottineau, N.D., Frank, Emil and Reginald, all of this city survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 14, 1932 P. 9 ******* Funeral services for the late Louise Jirikowic, who passed away at the hospital, will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from the home, 910 Hancock street. The services will be in charge of the Rev. Feldt. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 15, 1932 P. 1 ******** [bur. 3-17-1932/cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on Joseph Jirikowic lot]