[ KE ] OBITUARIES
ALICE KENNEDY cemetery #43 Alice Kennedy, 73, of Fair Hills Rest Home, Rosecrans, died Tuesday evening as the result of a fire. A special memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Cyril VanHeeswyk will officate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kennedy was born June 26, 1899, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John F. and Minnie Schmitt Kennedy. She was a private housekeeper for many years in Manitowoc until her retirement. Survivors include cousins and Mrs. Catherine Rank of Manitowoc. There will be no visitation. Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 5, 1972 ARLENE KENNEDY cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907: A 7-year old daughter of G.W. Kennedy here died Thursday last week after a 1-day illness. The funeral was held Saturday morning from the Catholic Church on the North Side.
ISABELL M. KENNEDY cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1903: Death Sun. following a long illness with consumption of Mrs. Geo. W. Kennedy. The deceased was born in Sheboygan 41 yrs. ago where she grew up and resided until her marriage with Geo. W. Kennedy from here in 1889. She is survived by her husband and 7 children. Her sorrowing mother is also a Sheboygan resident. The funeral was held yesterday morning from Sacred Heart Church.
JAMES KENNEDY cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901: At the age of 78 James Kennedy, an old settler in Town Meeme, died Mon. The funeral was held yesterday.
LARRY KENNEDY cemetery #44 FIND DEAD MAN ON TRACK, DEATH IS A MYSTERY ARM BROKEN BUT NO INJURY THAT WOULD INDICATE THAT MAN HAD BEEN KILLED BY THE TRAIN CORONER INVESTIGATING CASE-MAN BOAT HAND Found dead on the tracks of the Chicago & Northwestern near the plant of the Wisconsin Produce company on Quay street early today identified as Harry(sic) Kennedy, of Milwaukee, may have been a victim of foul play. There are no marks on the body to indicated that Kennedy was killed by switching trains which use the tracks though it is said to be possible that the man may have struck his head in failing from a car, though there is no injury to the head. Kennedy's body was found by employees of the Pauly & Pauly Cheese company, whose plant is near, at seven this morning and the police took charge of the body and had it removed to the Vogelsang & Murphy undertaking rooms. Later Coroner Falge was notified and is investigating. An inquest may be held. According to the police Kennedy is a boat hand who has been employed on the carferries and boats of here for years past. The man had been a frequent lodger at the tramp station and on these occasions gave his age as 54 and his home as Milwaukee. The theory advanced in some quarters that Kennedy was a victim of foul play and his body placed upon the track to mislead the authorities to believe he had been killed by a train is scouted as the police say that Kennedy had no money and that no motive can be established, unless the man became involved in a quarrel and was attacked. Kennedy's face bears some marks and the ground near where the body was found is torn up as would be the case in event of a struggle, but the police are not inclined to believe that the death is due to murder. Kennedy is said to have been employed about a local saloon of late and was about town yesterday. The police are seeking to trace his movements last night and to learn in whose company he was during the night, in the hope that some information as to the manner of his death can be learned. The body will be held pending decision as to an inquest and an effort to locate relatives and if this fails the body will be buried at county expense. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 15, 1915, Page 1 ********* [cause: accidental death by RY]
LESTER KENNEDY cemetery #89D Lester Kennedy, 65, of 1002 Bellevue Pl., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning at Maple Crest Sanitorium, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. R. Thomas Peeters will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Kennedy was born June 15, 1902, at Barnsville, Minn., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Kennedy. He came to Two Rivers in 1928 and married the former Lucille Zachek in 1929. She died in 1962. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., retiring three years ago. Survivors include two daughters (private); two sons (private); three brothers, William of Appleton, Wayne of Cadott, and Ray of Mellen, and eight grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 23, 1968 P. 11
LOTTIE (SIEKER) KENNEDY cemetery #44 MISS LOTTIE SIEKER, THIS CITY, IS BRIDE AT CLEVELAND, OHIO, WEDS CAPT. KENNEDY, KNOWN HERE Cards received by friends in this city today announced the marriage of Miss Lottie Sieker of this city to Capt. Edward Kennedy, of Cleveland, O., in that city. The couple are at Cleveland from which port Capt. Kennedy will sail. Capt. Kennedy is well known in this city, having been here last winter in charge of the big steamer Thomas Wilson, which wintered here. The acquaintance which led to the marriage was formed at that time. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. C. Sieker. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 10, 1916 P.8 ********* DEATH ENDS LONG ILLNESS FOR MISS SIEKER North Side Young Lady Passes Away Early Today, Suddenly Death’s call to Miss Lottie Sieker was unexpected and sudden at the home of her mother, 528 North Ninth street early today. Although Miss Sieker had been ill for some time, her condition was not considered serious and her death was a shock to the family. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Miss Sieker was born in this city Sept. 3, 1884, and was a daughter of the late Charles Sieker. She attended the local schools and was later employed at a dental office in the city. She is survived by her mother, two sisters, Mrs. Ashbey of Cleveland, O., and Mrs. Geilfus of Milwaukee, and three brothers, George of Washington, D.C., Louis and Carl of this city. The funeral will be held Monday at 2 o’clock from the home. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, July 21, 1917, Page 1 ********* [cause: brain tumor/bur. on Andreas Borchard lot]
LUCILLE J. KENNEDY Mrs. Lester Kennedy, 57, of 1002 Bellvue Pl., Two Rivers, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Monday morning where she had been a patient for a month. She had been in ill health for several months. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, the Rev. Alphonse Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Kennedy, nee Lucille Julia Zachek, was born May 6, 1905 in Two Rivers, and daughter of the late Anton and Mrs. Elizabeth Dushek Zachek. She was married in 1929 in Two Rivers to Lester Kennedy. For a number of years she was employed as a food packer at the Lakeside Packing Co., Manitowoc. Besides her husband and mother of Two Rivers, she leaves two daughters, (private); two sons, (private); a sister, Mrs. John Cherney, of Two Rivers; two brothers, Anton, of Two Rivers, and Edward, of Manitowoc, and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Mon. 20 Aug. 1962, page M-13, col. 2
ROSE KENNEDY cemetery #89D Mrs. Rose Kennedy, 77, of 3218 Prairie St., Two Rivers, died Friday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Kennedy, nee Rose Leitl, was born Nov. 27, 1895, at Menominee, Mich., a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Zachek Leitl. She was married in 1915 at Ludington, Mich., to Gus Timm. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1929 where Mr. Timm died in 1945. She was married to Walter Kennedy at Manitowoc in 1950, who preceded her in death in 1964. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A son and daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., January 13, 1973
JOSEPH RANDOLPH KENNY cemetery #44 Joseph Randolph Kenny, 81, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc died Thursday evening, January 16, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church by Rev. David Ruby. Cremation will take place with burial of the cremains in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born May 15, 1910, at Boise, Idaho, son of the late Joseph and Ella Foltz Kenny. He graduated from Niles High School in Niles, Mich., with the Class of 1928. He then graduated from Notre Dame University South Bend, Ind., with the Class of 1932. He then graduated from Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., with a Master’s of Business Administration Degree. He married Kathlyn Corell on May 19, 1934, in Niles, Mich. She preceded him in death December 15, 1991. For many years Mr. Kenny was the Executive Vice President of Paragon Electric Company Two Rivers. Mr. Kenny taught business organization and management courses at several universities including Northwestern University, St. Norbert’s College, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Silver Lake College and Milwaukee Area Technical College. He was a member of Holy innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc County Republicans Party, Wisconsin Unemployment Compensation Advisory Committee, Silver Lake College Advisory Board, Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Board and the Great Books Discussion Group. He was a past president of Two Rivers Rotary Club and a past treasurer of the Manitou Area Girl Scouts Council. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Quinten Kenny. Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc at 10:30 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service. Memorials appreciated to St. Mary’s Home or Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 17, 1992
ANNA KENSWORTHY cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 31 July 1902: Death in Chicago on Sat. of 41-yr. old Mrs. C.A. Kenworthy, a former resident of Manitowoc. The body was brought here for burial Monday.
OTTO R. KENT cemetery #84 Otto R. Kent, 55, of R. 1, Elkhart Lake, a former town of Rhine assessor and supervisor, died soon after retiring Wednesday evening. Born at Princeton on July 18, 1902, he was a son of the late William and Wilhelmina Uckwerth Kent. He attended the Lutheran school in Fond du Lac and married Ruth Titel of the town of Greenbush on Feb. 12, 1927. The couple lived in the Fond du Lac area until 21 years ago when they moved to their present farm in the town of Rhine. For the past five years, he had been employed at Lake-to-Lake Dairy in Kiel. He was a member of Manitowoc Tribe 49, Independent Order of Redmen, Farm Bureau, and St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel where funeral services will be held Saturday. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor, will officiate. Survivors include his wife; a daughter (private); five sons (private); four sisters, Mrs. Charles Gorske of North Fond du Lac, Mrs. William Werdin of Sheboygan Falls, Mrs. Mort Dusenberg of Independence, Wis., Mrs. Claude Lyon of Troy, Pa.; and four brothers, William Kent of Lance Creek, Wyo., Carl Kent of Sheboygan Falls, Richard Kent of Nice, Calif., and Walter Kent of Milwaukee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers. Sheboygan Press, August 29, 1957
EVA KENVILLE cemetery #89D Woman tallies 100 birthdays Mrs. Eva Kenville, born June 8, 1887, will celebrate her 100th birthday with an open house for friends and relatives from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, June 14, at the Two Rivers Senior Center Community House. She was born in Coleman, Wis., and was married June 16, 1908, to John Kenville Sr. at Niagara, Wis. The couple had eight children. Two are deceased, Mrs. Julia Levanetz and Maynard Kenville, infant. She also has 22 grandchildren, 72 great grandchildren and 9 great, great grandchildren. Mrs. Kenville is a member of St. Luke Parish. She resides at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. She enjoys crafts and quilting.
Eva Kenville
ELLA KEPPLER cemetery #82 Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Ella Keppler, 72, of 614 Fremont St., Kiel, who died Saturday afternoon at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a brief illness. The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiated at the 1:30 p.m. service at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. Burial was in Kiel Cemetery. A memorial service was held Monday night by the Kasper-Beckley- Wilkins American Legion Auxiliary. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, was in charge of arrangements. The former Ella Boege was born Aug. 20, 1898 in Kiel, a daughter of the late John and Mary Balz Boege. She graduated from Kiel High School in 1916. On Jan. 27, 1921, she was married to Arno Keppler. He died in 1966. She was employed at Christel's Department Store in Kiel for many years, and for the past 20 years she operated the Elite Gift Shop in Kiel with her sister, Mrs. Mary Duerwaechter. She was a member of the GUG Germania Society, American Legion Auxiliary and St. Peter UCC, Kiel. Survivors include her sister and a grandchild. A son, James, and a brother and a sister preceded her in death. 7-3-1971
JAMES KEPPLER cemetery #82 Funeral services were held Saturday for James A. Keppler, 45, of 719 Fourth St., Kiel, who died unexpectedly Thursday of an apparent heart attack. He was pronounced dead-on-arrival at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor: officated at the service at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. Burial was in Kiel. Born on September, 15, 1924 at Kiel, he was a son of Mrs. Ella Boege Keppler and the late Arno Keppler. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1942. He married the former Eunice Pelikan of Platteville in Milwaukee on October 1, 1949. He was a former owner and operater of the Kiel Cleaners and for the past seven years was a school bus driver in the Kiel district. Survivors include his wife, one daughter, and his mother, Mrs. Ella Keppler of Kiel. His father preceded him in death in 1966. 8-7-1970
KATHERINE KEPPLER cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1909: Death in the hospital here on Sunday evening of 72-year old Mrs. Kate Keppler. The deceased came to Manitowoc Rapids from Germany in the 50’s as a 13-year old girl. When she was grown she married Peter Porten who died in 1871. Later she married Henry Keppler who preceded her in death 18 years ago. She is survived by 8 children from her first marriage. The funeral was conducted yesterday morning from St. Boniface Church.
SR. M. IGNATIUS KERKHOF cemetery #46 Sister M. Ignatius, 75, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Ignatius was born Johanna Kerkhof Aug. 10, 1894, in Hollandtown, daughter of the late Henry and Johanna Kempen Kerkhof. She entered the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity April 20, 1917, and professed her vows July 15, 1919. She had received her B.S. degree in nursing and had taught at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. She was a nurse at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc; St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb.; and St. Paul Home, Kaukauna. Survivors include a brother, William, of Kaukauna; and three sisters, Sister M. Eileen of Oconto Falls, Sister M. Everildis of Holy Family Convent and Sister M. Merilda of Oshkosh. Friends may call at the convent after 1 p.m. Thursday. Pfeffer Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 4, 1970
ERNEST KERN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 25 May 1876: Mr. Ernst Kern died quite suddenly Sunday afternoon. He has lived here since 1855 and leaves a wife and several children., ossw:
VERENE E. KERN cemetery #43 Miss Verene E. Kern, 68, who resided with her brother, the Very Rev. Clement P. Kern, of Paul Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern and the Rev. Richard H. Heymen will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Kern was born Jan. 28, 1904, at Charlesburg, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Keuler Kern. Survivors include three brothers, Father Kern and John M. and Bruno J., of Charlesburg; a sister, Miss Louise M. Kern, of Charlesburg; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday, where a Wake memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 26, 1972
MARIANA KERRY cemetery #22 Name: Kerry, Maria Anna D.: 1/8/1869 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eat. Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.58 ************* (likely kept at the Oschwald Orphanage)
FLORENCE W. KERSCHER cemetery #43 Florence W. Kerscher, age 105, a resident of Grancare Nursing Center, Green Bay, died on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at the center. She was born on July 4, 1902, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late George and Mayme (Stadler) Wuellner. On Sept. 12, 1928, she married Ferdinand F. Kerscher at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. He preceded her in death on March 30, 1991. They were married for 62 years and resided in Manitowoc until 1980, when they moved to Green Bay. She was a charter member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and a member of the Christian Women of Holy Innocents. She had a love for flower gardening and was a charter member of the Manitowoc Garden Club and the Park Lawn Volunteers. She will be remembered for being a well-known caterer for more than 40 years in the Manitowoc area. She liked people, had many friends and did many years of volunteer service at Holy Family Hospital and Manitowoc nursing homes. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by four brothers: Alvin, George, Clarence and Cyril Wuellner; and a sister: Margaret Meissner. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi-Faith Formation Center, 10th and Marshall streets, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. John Schuetze. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi-Faith Formation Center, 10th and Marshall Street, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 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. Herald Times Reporter, March 29, 2008
FRANK J. KERSCHER cemetery #89D LONG ILLNES ENDS IN DEATH Frank J. Kerscher Dies At Home On Thursday After an illness of five weeks duration Frank J. Kerscher, 50, died at his home at 1521 Fourteenth street early Thursday morning. Death was due to complication of diseases. Funeral services will be held from St. Mark's Catholic church at 9 o'clock, Saturday morning with the Rev. Father Peter Nilles officiating. Interment will be at Holy Cross cemetery. Mr. Kerscher was born in Forestville, June 29, 1882. He married Theresa Ploor at Forestville 20 years ago. The couple had no children. They moved to this city seven years ago where Mr. Kerscher had been an employe of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. Plant 1 since. Besides his widow Mr. Kerscher leaves five sisters and four brothers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 25, 1932 P. 13
FRANK J. KERSCHER cemetery #44 KERSCHER RITE TO BE Friday Close Friends Will Act As Pallbearers At Funeral Funeral services for Frank J. Kerscher, who died Monday night at Hudson, Wis., will be held Friday. The body was removed from the Pfeffer Funeral Home to the residence, 925 Lincoln Boulevard, this afternoon. The funeral will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the residence and a solemn high mass will be celebrated by the Reverends Edward Radey, William Grace and Martin Jaekels at Holy Innocents church at 10 o'clock. Burial will be at Evergreen cemtery. Close friends and business associates will act as pallbearers. They are Frank Jansky, William Bruechert, Charles Goetz, Adolph Hrudka, Carl Levenhagen and Joseph Sladky. Organization with which Mr. Kerscher was affiliated will attend the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 25, 1933 P.2 ******* [bur. 10-27-1933/age 60 yrs/died at Hudson, WI/ cause: Lobar pneumonia secondary cancer of right submaxillary region]
FRANZ KERSCHER cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 22 June 1899: Death in Francis Creek on Sunday of Wenzel Kerscher at the advanced age of 96. The funeral took place Tues. (Note: Due to the advanced age, place of death and almost matching death dates, I believe these to be the same person.)
HEROLD KERSCHER cemetery #44 KARSHAR(sic) HOME IS SADDENED BY DEATH OF LITTLE SON TODAY Harold, four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Karshar, died at the family home on South Seventeenth street today. The child had been ill but three days. The parents have the sympathy of friends. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, Oct. 25, 1917, Page 4 ******** [Harold A.P. Kerscher/bur. 10-27-1917/cause: hemorrage/bur. on Herman Sengbusch lot]
JOSEPH KERSCHER cemetery #44 Joseph Kerscher, 77, of 502A York St., Manitowoc, died Frday morning at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Kerscher was born July 21, 1886, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Frank and Frances Sonnleitner Kerscher. Educated in Manitowoc schools, he was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., as a boilermaker for 39 years, retiring in 1952. He married the former Ida Jens Sept. 30, 1911, at Manitowoc. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary in 1961. He was a member of First German Church. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Arthur Kerscher of Manitowoc and Paul Kerscher of Two Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. Garnett Day and Mrs. Raymond Overle of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Jack Vondross of Coleman, Wis.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A sister and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday and until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and after 11 a.m. at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 14, 1964 P. 14 ********* [d. 3-13-1964/age 77 yrs.](21 Jul 1886/Mar 1964/SSDI)
WENZEL KERSCHER cemetery #38 KOSSUTH MAN PIONEER OF CO. DEAD AT AGE 83 Wenzel Kerscher, a pioneer settler of the town of Kossuth and a veteran of the civil war, died at his home at Francis Creek Saturday night at the advanced age of 83 years. Mr. Kerscher is survived by an aged widow and nine children. The funeral will be held at Francis Creek tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 15, 1915, Page 8
HENRY KERSTEN cemetery #43a Henry M. Kersten, 74, of 614 South 16th St., Manitowoc, died Monday following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 o'clock at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Kersten, a cousin of the deceased will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kersten was born in Hollandtown, Wis., in 1878 and in 1904 married Miss Margaret Redig. They located on farms in northern Wisconsin and in 1912 moved to Brillion where Mr. Kersten was employed by the Brillion Iron Works until his retirement a few years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Kersten moved to Manitowoc last month. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of Brillion. Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Miss Elsie of Manitowoc and Mrs. Alois Berg and Mrs. Matt Schlehlein of Milwaukee; three sons, Lawrence of Milwaukee, Joseph of Manitowoc and Raymond of Helensville, Wis.; two brothers, Gerhardt of Rudolph, Wis., and Frank of Wisconsin Rapids; four sisters, Mrs. Peter Casper of Marshall, Wis., Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson of Wisconsin Rapids and Mrs. Philip Crabb and Mrs. William Dorshort of Rudolph, Wis.; and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after Wednesday noon, where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 16, 1952 P. 14
ELLA KESSEN cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1900: Death in Green Bay on Sun. of Ella Kessen, the 20-yr. old daughter of John Kessen who lived here for many years before moving to Green Bay a few years ago. Her body was brought here and buried yesterday morning in the cemetery of the local Catholic Church.
IDA KESSEN (d. 1927) cemetery #43 MRS. IDA KESSEN TAKEN BY DEATH AFTER ILLNESS Death Leaves But One Survivor of Once Large Schoch Family Death today brought a close to the life of Mrs. Ida Kessen, ending a span of 67 years, the last seven of which were marked by constant suffering. News of Mrs. Kessen's death comes as a shock in the city though, for the last three weeks, she has hovered between life and death. Yesterday a surprising improvement was shown in her condition but she passed peacefully away just before noon today with no sign of warning. The death of Mrs. Kessen leaves only one survivor of the large Schoch family which played an important part in the early history of the city. She is Mrs. Lena Kienest of Milwaukee. Funeral Services Thursday Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9 from the St. Boniface church, the Rev. Father Kersten officiating, and burial will take place at Calvary. Mrs. Kessen, who was Ida Schoch before her marriage, was born in the city, July 20, 1860, and but for a few years spent her entire life in Manitowoc. On May 16, 1880, she was married to John Kessen who preceded her in death 20 years ago. Surviving are three daughters, the Misses Clara and Ida of this city and Mrs. Vanda Frick of this city. A sister, Mrs. Lena Kienast of Milwaukee, also survives and three grandchildren, Harold, Kenneth and Raymond. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. September 19, 1927 P. 1
JOHN KESSEN cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Nov. 1907: Death Tuesday evening of John Kessen after a long, complicated illness. The deceased, who was 49, leaves a widow and several children. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from St. Boniface Church.
(Female) KESSMANN cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1890 Death last Sun. (23 Feb.) in Two Rivers of the 6 yr. 3 mo. old daughter of Mr. G.W. Kessmann. The little one died of scarlet fever and was buried yesterday.
G.W. KESSMANN cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 Oct.) G.W. Kessmann has died at age 54 and was buried Sun. by the local Odd Fellows. He had been sick for just a few days. He was in the employ of the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co. for over 30 yrs. and was well thought of. His wife and child both predeceased him, since which time he has been living with relatives by the name of Klaus. He had come to America from Switzerland.
BERTHA KESTLY cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Dec. 1893: Death on Tues., after a 3 wk. illness, of Mrs. Bertha Kestley, wife of Mr. James Kestley. The deceased, who enjoyed general local affection, was born in Manitowoc on 07 Oct. 1870, thus reaching the age of 23 yrs. 2 mos. She married Mr. Kestley 06 May 1890, and leaves her husband, 2 small children, her parents and a sister. The funeral will take place this afternoon in the city cemetery.
JACOB KESTLY cemetery #9 From Der Nord Westen, 30 Apr. 1903: Jacob Kestly, eminent resident of Town Centerville, died Tues. evening. He had gone out to visit his neighbor, Wilhelm Strattmann, and left his house about 9 p.m. When he failed to come home a search was begun and it was learned that he had left Strattmann's house, but nothing more. His body was found about 3 o'clock Wed. morning in a millstream that flows through Strattmann's property and is presently filled with about 15 ft. of water. No doubt, after leaving for home, he was crossing Strattmann's property and slipped into the swollen stream. Jacob Kestly was a settler well-known throughout the whole county and had operated a farm in Centerville for many years. He sold it 2 yrs. ago and moved into Village Centerville in retirement. He was 76 and leaves his wife and 11 children. His sudden death will bemourned, not only in Town Centerville, but throughout the whole county.
MARIA KETTENHOFEN cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 10 March 1898 Death Sun. afternoon of Maria Kettenhofen here of old age debility. The deceased was born 25 Nov. 1821 in Helfant, Kreis Saarburg, Reg. Bez. Trier, and thus reached the age of 76 yrs. 3 mos. She came to Manitowoc in 1868 and has lived here ever since. She leaves a son, Mr. Nic Kettenhofen here, as well as 4 brothers - Mathias Kettenhofen here, another brother living in Racine, and the other two brothers remained in Germany. Her funeral took place Tues. from the Catholic Church.
MATHIAS KETTENHOFFEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1907: Another one of our county’s old settlers is gone. Mathias Kettenhofen, a Manitowoc citizen known throughout the county and beyond its borders, closed his eyes in the final sleep Thursday evening. Mr. Kettenhofen was born 02 April 1825 in Helfant, Kreis Saarburg, Bezirk Trier, as the son of a school teacher. With his brother Andreas he came to America in 1854. Both landed in Canada, worked there a while in constructing a railroad, then came to Wisconsin and worked on farms in Racine County and later in Manitowoc County, saving enough money that they soon were able to buy their own farm. Mathias Kettenhofen soon sold his share to his brother and took a position as clerk in the store of Charles King in Neshoto. Later, in 1860, he married Miss Johanna Engeldinger and established a hotel in Neshoto which he operated for 3 years. At the same time he became Postmaster of Neshoto and a Justice of the Peace. In 1863 he moved to Manitowoc and took over operation of Williams House. When it burned down in 1866 he built Northwestern House. In 1894 he sold the hotel to F.C. Borcherdt who continues to operate it under the name of Victoria Hotel. In 1899 he and his wife took a trip to Germany where both of their childhood cities were visited as well as their relatives. Upon returning, he withdrew from business and he and his wife went to live with the Hermann Schmitz family… Mr. Kettenhofen, who to our knowledge had never been ill, last summer came down with a bladder illness. At age 82 he was unable to regain his health despite the best attention. He grew weaker and weaker until his death Thursday evening. His death was without pain and he was conscious until the end. The deceased enjoyed the highest esteem in Manitowoc and surroundings, and although his death was not unanticipated, it was met with general sadness. Mr. Kettenhofen leaves his widow and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Herman Schmitz. He also is survived by his wife’s younger sister as well as his brother Andreas, who lives in Racine County, and 2 brothers who still live in Germany. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with an extraordinary number of people attending. It was under the direction of the German Odd Fellows Lodge with participation of the singing clubs “Freier Sängerbund” and “Concordia”
ANTON KETTNER cemetery #29 Anton Kettner, who spent his entire lifetime on the homestead farm, route 2, Two Rivers, died there from a heart attack at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon. He was 64 years of age. Funeral arrangements have been set for 1 o'clock Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral home and 2 o'clock at the Melnik Presbyterian church, the Rev. Yaroslav Vrany officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state at Pfeffers after 7 o'clock tonight. Mr. Kettner's birth occurred on Aug. 4, 1881. He was married 37 years ago to the former Frances Duiek, who survives with Mrs. Lena Kettner of Rhinelander, mother of the deceased; three children, Mrs. Victor Zeman of Maribel, Joseph of this city and John of Francis Creek. A sister, Mrs. Joseph Ginzel of Rhinelander and six grandchildren are also among the survivors. Mr. Kettner was a member of the ZCBJ lodge. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 17, 1945 P. 2
MARTIN KETZDINGER cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1903: Martin Koetzinger fell from the window of the Rief Hotel in Green Bay and died. He was a former Manitowoc resident but has been in Green Bay for years. The body of the 84-yr. old man was brought here and buried yesterday in the local Catholic Cemetery.
ELISABETH KETZINGER cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Mar. 1899: Death Wed. afternoon here following a long illness of Mrs. Elisabeth Ketzinger, wife of Martin Ketzinger. The deceased, who was born 26 May 1843 in Germany, came to America in her youth. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son and two daughters. The funeral took place Sat. morning from the Catholic Church.
FRITZ KEUBKE cemetery #44 WIFE’S DEATH SIX MONTHS AGO AFFECTED MAN’S MIND, HE IS COMMITTED TO HOSPITAL TODAY The death of his wife, which occurred six months ago is believed to be responsible for the condition of Fred Keubke, an aged south side resident who was today committed to the Northern Hospital at Oshkosh upon advice of physicians who conducted an examination in probate court yesterday. Since Mrs. Keubke’s death he had been morose and had acted strangely. Since Saturday Keubke had declined to eat and it was decided to have him taken into custody, and physicians recommended his commitment. Keubke was for years employed by the city as a street sweeper and was a familiar figure on South Eighth street where he was stationed. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 09, 1915, Page 8 ******** FRED KUEBKE(sic), AGED RESIDENT AND CITY EMPLOYEE MEETS HIS DEATH UNUSUAL ACCIDENT Strikes Head on Upturned Funnel and Spout Penetrates Brain, Causing Injury that Resulted in Death Two Hours Later— Was Employee of Street Dep’t of City for Years Fred Kuebke, an aged South side resident and employee of the city street department is dead as a result of a most unusual accident of which he was the victim at his home late Friday. Kuebke’s death was due to a fracture of the skull when his head struck upon a tin funnel and it penetrated his brain. Mr. Kuebke had returned home yesterday afternoon and while about the house slipped in some manner and in attempting to save himself from striking a stove, which was near, he was thrown against a closet door which was forced open and in his fall Mr. Kuebke’s head came in contact with a tin funnel which was on the floor of the closet. The funnel, which was in use at the Kuebke home for filling cans, was standing on the floor with the spout upward and when Kuebke’s head struck it, the spout was forced into his head, just above the eye, penetrating to a considerable depth in the skull causing a fracture which resulted in death. A call for the ambulance was sent in and Mr. Kuebke was removed to the hospital where his death occurred two hours later. Physicians say that the skull was fractured and that death was due to the funnel penetrating the head. Mr. Kuebke was 66 years of age, having been born in Germany. He came to America thirty five years ago. For years Mr. Kuebke had been employed in the city street department and was a familiar figure in the force at work on the streets. Two sons and one daughter survive Mr. Kuebke whose funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the late home at 1324 South Eighth street. Rev. M. Grether will officiate at the service. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 10, 1917, Page 1 ********* [Fred Keubke/bur. 02-12-1917/cause: fracture of skull/ bur. on August Rietz lot]
HEINRICH K.V. KEUBKE cemetery #44 Name: Keubke, Henry C. W. D.: 8/27/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/27/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 62 Yrs. 23 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. A. O. Pieper Spouse: Maria Keubke F.: M.: Cause of Death: consumption Pg. #: v.1 p.242
HERMAN KEUBKE cemetery #44 Herman Keubke, 76, of 617 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a week's illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Reformed Church in Manitowoc with the Rev. Richard Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Keubke was born in Germany on May 19, 1877, and came to Manitowoc with his parents when he was four years of age. He married Mathilda Berman in 1898. She preceded her husband in death 10 years ago. Survivors are a son, Ed of Wisconsin Dells, and three grandchildren. A son, William, died in May. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home in Manitowoc from 2 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday when the body will be removed to the church to lie in state until services begin. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, June 25, 1953 P. 27 ******* [d. 06-24-1953/age 76 yrs.]
CHRISTINA KEULER cemetery #83 Mrs. Christina Keuler, 67, R. 2, Kiel, widow of Joseph N., died Sunday evening at St. Nicholas Hospital after a short illness. The former Christina Woelfel, she was born Dec. 10, 1903 in the Town of Charlestown (Calumet County), daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Heimann) Woelfel. She attended St. Martin Catholic School at Charlestown. On May 18, 1927, she was married to Mr. Keuler at St. Martin Church after which the couple operated a farm on the west city limits of Kiel, now operated by a son. Mr. Keuler died on June 17, 1969. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Kiel, past president of its Christian Mothers Society, a member of the board of directors of Calumet County Homestead Auxiliary and a charter member of the Swamp Edge Homemakers. (Survivors omited for privacy) - 1971
JOSEPH N. KEULER cemetery #83 Joseph N. Keuler, 68, of R. 2, Kiel, a well-known Calumet County Holstein owner, died early today at St. Nicholas Hospital after a long illness. He was born May 5, 1901, at Chilton, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Keuler. He attended parochial school at Chilton. On May 18, 1926, he was married to Christina Woelfel of Charlestown at St. Martin's Catholic Church. They operated a farm at the western edge of Kiel where they were well-known for their registered Holstein cattle, receiving numerous citations for their livestock. They retired several years ago. Mr. Keuler was a member of the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, the Holy Name Society, the Knights of Columbus and the Calumet County Holstein Breeders Association of which he had served as a director. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and four sons (names omitted for privacy); 24 grandchildren; four sisters, Sister Mary Niceta, Campbellsport, Sister Mary Cleta, Big Bend, Wis., Mrs. Herman Selk, New Holstein, and Mrs. Robert Coffeen, Chilton, and four brothers, Herman and Leo, both of Charlesburg and John and Reuben, both of Chilton. A funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday at Ss. Peter and Paul Church with the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Family rites will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 9:30. Friends may call after 3 p.m Wednesday. Service for the wake will be held at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Sheboygan Press, Tues. June 17, 1969, p. 6, c. 4
ALVINA KEUNE cemetery #10 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Oct. 1900: Death Tues. in Centerville last week of Miss Alvine Keune, daughter of Karl E. Keune, following a two year illness with exophthalmic goiter (Graves' disease). The deceased, who was born 09 June 1877, was buried Fri.
CARL KEUNE cemetery #10 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Aug. 1902: Mr. Carl Keune, Sr., of Centerville, who was in northern Michigan on a visit to relatives, died there suddenly on Thurs. of old age debility. He had been ill for a long while and had turned over his meal mill to his sons several years ago. He reached the age of 64 yrs. 10 mos. 16 days. He was born in Germany, later came to America and married his late wife in 1864. His well attended funeral was held Sat. at the Lutheran Cemetery in Centerville.
CAROLINE KEUNE cemetery #10 From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug. 1895: Death on 07 Aug., at her home in Centerville, of Mrs. Carolina Keune wife of Carl Keune, Sr., mill owner here. The deceased was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin in Jan. 1845, married Mr. Keune in 1864, and lived with her husband in this village since 1867. Her death was due to a gastric illness. She is survived by her husband and 10 children. Two of the children are married: Chas. Keune, Jr., and Mrs. Ida Hoops of Detroit. Mrs. Keune's parents survive her, both in their 80's and residents in Town Newton. The funeral took place Fri., 09 Aug. at the city cemetery in Centerville, conducted by the Rev. Phil. Sprengling.
FREDERICK KEUNE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Sep. 1899: Death overcame Fritz Keune on Wed. night in Oslo during his sleep. Mr. Keune, a well-known miller and brother of Centerville resident Carl Keune, was born 11 May 1835 in Germany but had lived for a long while in Manitowoc. About three years ago he took over a position in the mill of Mr. A. Stephenson in Oslo. Wed. evening he felt quite well as he went to bed, but when he did not respond to the wakeup call Thurs. morning it was discovered that he had died during the night. He leaves his widow and 7 grown children. The funeral was held Sun. in the local city cemetery.
GUSTAV KEUNE cemetery #10 GUSTAVE KEUNE, SILVER LAKE; DEAD After an illness of lung fever, of two weeks duration, Gustave Keune of Silver Lake died last night at his home, at the age of 25 years. Mr. Keune was a partner with his brother in the milling business formerly conducted by Roepkes. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his untimely death. Arrangements for the funeral could not be learned before going to press. Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Saturday, February 26, 1910 ********* (Gustav August Keune/d. 02/26/1910/bur. 03/01/1910/from records of St. Johns Evang. Luth. Ch.)
LOUIS KEUNE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug 1907: A 2-week old child of York Street resident here, Louis Kuene, died Tuesday and will be buried this afternoon.
RONALD KEUNE cemetery #44 Ronald Keune, 38, of Reedsville, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Keune was born July 1, 1934, at Manitowoc, son of the late Roland Keune and Mrs. Ruby Keune. Survivors include his mother of Reedsville, two brothers and two sisters (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 28, 1972 ******** [d. 12-28-1972/age 38 yrs./son of Ruby Keune/bur. on Ruby Keune lot]
HAZEL I. KEUP cemetery #33 Hazel I. Keup, age 91, of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Friday, July 25, 2003, at Aurora Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Hwy 310, Manitowoc. Hazel Ingaberg Sanness was born on February 22, 1912, in Beaver Bay, Minn. to her parents, Carl and Hilda Christianson Sanness, who immigrated from Norway. She was educated in Beaver Bay and Duluth, Minn. On February 20, 1932, she married Lester Emil Keup at Menominee, MI, by Rev. Theodore Thurow at Christ Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death February 21, 1998, after 66 years of marriage. Lester and Hazel lived on the Keup homestead farm for some 13 years. After moving to Two Rivers, Haze1 pursued her love for hospital and clinic work. She worked as a surgical technician, retiring from the Manitowoc Clinic. Hazel worked for C.C. Case School for 21 years. She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid Society for over 40 years, former member of the American Medical Society of Wisconsin, and the Two Rivers Senior Center. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Besides her parents and her husband, Lester, she was preceded in death by one son: Robert LeRoy Keup; one brother, Carl Sannesss; four sisters: Cora, Ann, Salvay, Agnes. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, East Park Street, Two Rivers, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, or the American Heart Association. Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Keup family. Herald Times Reporter, July 28, 2003
LESTER E. KEUP cemetery #33 Lester E. Keup, age 88, of Two Rivers, was taken by his Lord on Saturday morning, February 21, 1998, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 1998, at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating will be Rev. David Scherbarth with burial of his cremains at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. He was born June 4, 1909, at Kewaunee, son of the late William and Delia Roggenbau Keup. He married Hazel Sanness on February 20, 1932, at Menominee, Mich. He sailed the Great Lakes with the United States Army Corps. of Engineers for 13 years and then moved back to the family farm in west Kewaunee until 1953 at which time the family moved to Two Rivers where he worked at Fisher Hamilton until he retired in 1974. He was a member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, the Good Fellowship Club and the Hamilton Alumni. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Friends may call at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church from 1 p.m. Tuesday until the time of service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association. The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 23, 1998
ROBERT L. KEUP cemetery #33 Robert L. Keup, age 64, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, May 22, 2001, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2001, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Robert Meyer with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. He was born June 9, 1936, in Kewaunee, son of Hazel Sannes Keup and the late Lester Keup. In 1968 he married the former Eileen Moore. Robert was a welder for the Manitowoc Company, retiring in 1998. (Survivors omitted for privacy) The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, May 24, 2001
WILLIAM KEYS cemetery #44 SAN. PATIENT LOSES BRAVE FIGHT TO LIVE William Keys, 1009 South Ninth street, succumbed to the ravages of tuberculosis at Maple Crest sanatarium Sunday evening after having made a brave battle to regain his health. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning, with services at St. Boniface Catholic church and burial will be at Evergreen. Mr. Keys was born at Lancaster, Ohio, March 10, 1880 and was forty-five years old. He came here to reside nine years ago and was married March 5, 1921 to Mrs. C. Saley who with four daughters and a son survives him, the daughters being children of Mrs. Saley by her former marriage. The children are Frances, Florence, Jean and Dorothy and William. Mr. Key's mother also survives him. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. October 26, 1925 P. 13 ******** [cause of death: pulmonary tuberculosis, buried 10/28/1925]
DANIEL V. KHAIL cemetery #44 Soldier Dies After Crash.Private Daniel V. Khail, 19, of Manitowoc, Wis., a member of Company D of the 2d Infantry at Fort Sheridan, died last night in St. Therese's hospital in Waukegan of injuries incurred Thursday when a taxi cab in which he was riding with two other soldiers was struck by a truck at Wadsworth avenue and Green Bay road, 10 miles north of Waukegan. The truck was driven by Charles M. Frueh of Racine, Wis. Chicago Tribune, October 07, 1940 ********* [d. at Waukegan, IL/cause: fracture of cervical vertebra sustained in auto accident/bur. on Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Khail lot]
FRANK W. KHAIL (d. 1960) cemetery #44 Frank W. Khail, 68, of 931 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Khail was born in Austria Feb. 5, 1892, son of the late Wencil and Veronica Stuksa Khail. He was educated in Austrian and Czechoslovakian schools and came to the United States with his parents when 19, settling in Manitowoc. He was a bricklayer and mason. During World War II he was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and until 1940 was active in local music orchestras. He was a member of Boilermakers Local 443 and ZCBJ Lodge 115. He married Ottilia Zahorik in 1916. Surviving are his wife, a son, Melvin of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Victor Chizek of Manitowoc and Mrs. Norman Gerfen of Chicago; a brother Emil of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. James Boursek of Chicago and Mrs. Joseph Havlichek of Manitowoc; and three grandchildren. A son, Daniel, died while in service in World War II. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 8, 1960 P. 3 ********* [d. 03-08-1960/age 68 yrs.]
JOSEF KHAIL (d. 1917) cemetery #44 COASTING ACCIDENT FATAL TO ONE, WHEN BOB COLLIDES WITH HEAVY WAGON ON 10 ST. Joseph Khail, 17, Dies from Injuries and Malcolm Jentgen is in Hospital with Broken Ankle. Eight Others on Sleigh Escape with Minor Injuries, One Saved by Jumping from Sleigh INQUEST TO BE HELD MONDAY; KHAIL FUNERAL WILL TAKE PLACE SUNDAY Joseph Khail, 17, was killed, Malcolm Jentgen, 17, was seriously injured and several other members of a coasting party on Tenth street suffered minor injuries last night when their bob collided with the rear end of the Clark Oil company’s tank wagon at Tenth and York streets. The accident, the first of its kind here in a number of years, happened shortly after 10 o’clock when Khail, whose bob was loaded with coasters failed to see the Clark wagon coming from the oil sheds in the Soo yards and struck the rear end of the wagon as it crossed York street ahead of the bob. The coasters were thrown several feet by the collision and the rear end the heavy wagon was forced out of the track. Khail Owned Bob. Khail, who is a son of Frank Khail, Huron street, was in the steering seat of the bob and was rendered unconscious by the injuries he sustained while Jentgen, who occupied a place next to Khail had his ankle broken and his leg badly wrenched when he was thrown from his seat. Saved Self By Jumping. “Bud” Warren, who was seated on the bob in front of Khail, saved his life by jumping when it is said he saw the wagon crossing the road, shouting the danger as he leaped to the roadway. It was too late for Khail to save the coasters, however, and the bob struck the rear of the wagon with a crash that was heard for a block. Julius Weina, night watchman at the Soo, witnessed the accident. Only Two Injured. There were ten persons on the bob, which was owned by Khail, but with exception of the driver and Jentgen, all escaped injury. Miss Carrie Meyer, employed at the C.G. Stangel home, was stunned by the shock and found her foot injured and her face scratched, but she was not seriously hurt and was able to leave the scene to return home. Miss Schwartz, another of the girls on the bob, had her foot injured but not seriously. Rush Injured to Hospital. The ambulance was called and Khail and Jentgen were removed to the hospital where examination showed that Khail had sustained internal injuries that caused death at 3 o’clock this morning. The only external injury suffered by Khail was to his knee, the cap of which was splintered and cut and there was a bruise on the leg. The Jentgen boy sustained a fracture of the leg and was badly bruised about the legs, but it is said by physicians, will recover and will not be crippled. Jentgen is a son of John Jentgen and a student at school. Going at High Speed. The bob, according to a statement of Miss Meyer, one of the passengers on it, was going at a high speed at the time it collided with the wagon which was in charge of George Clark who was making a belated delivery of oil. The coasters start from St. Clair street and with course iced, the sleigh at times is said to have attained a speed of ?? miles an hour, though at the point where the accident happened, near the foot of the incline, the speed is reduced. It was estimated today that the speed of the bob was probably 15 to 20 miles. Didn’t See Wagon. Although there is a clear view of the Soo yards after leaving Buffalo street and the Clark wagon would have been easily seen it is presumed that Khail, intent on steering, did not notice the wagon as it emerged from the railyards where the Clark tanks are located and did not become aware of the danger of the party until too late to avoid the collision. The course is banked by snow and even had Khail attempted to turn out the bob would probably have been capsized endangering its occupants. Inquest to Be Held. Following the death of Khail at the hospital the body was removed to the undertaking rooms at Urbanek and Wattawa. A coroner’s jury was summoned by District Attorney Brady and Coroner Falge for an inquest and the jury viewed the body and the scene of the accident and then adjourned until 2 o’clock Monday afternoon. The jury is Jay Hall, Arthur Reichert, Ed. Brey, Martin Georgenson, Theo. Anderson and Robert Oln. Funeral Held Sunday. The funeral of Khail, who was employed at the Seating company plant, will be held Sunday afternoon from the late home at the foot of Huron street. The dead boy was the second son of Frank Khail and is brother to Frank Khail Jr., who is with Co. H at Fort Sheridan waiting to muster out. A message was sent to Capt. Abel today asking that the soldier boy be granted leave to be here for the funeral Sunday. Pall bearers at the funeral of Khail Sunday will be Frank Warren, Ralph Houghton, Frank Kolar, Aaron Kerscher, Raymond Napezinski and Goodwin Grun. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 16, 1917, Page 1 ********* INQUEST INTO KHAIL DEATH IS BEING HELD TODAY Seven Witnesses Summoned to Testify Before the Coroner’s Jury A coroner’s jury is in session today investigating the tragic death of Jos. Khail, unfortunate victim of a coasting accident on Tenth street Thursday night, Coroner Falge and District Attorney Brady conducting the inquiry. Seven witnesses have been called including H. Larsen, driver of the Clark wagon with which the Khail bob collided, George Clark who was in charge of a second team at the warehouse, Julius Weina, W. Tadych, who witnessed the accident and others. Several members of the coasting party on the Khail bob have also been summoned. Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 19, 1917, Page 1 ********* CORONER’S JURY VERDICT IN. KHAIL DEATH, SAYS ACCIDENT; RUMOR CITY MAY FACE SUIT H. Larsen, Driver of Oil Wagon, Says He Stopped Team but Failed to See Bob Until on Street and Then Made Effort to Clear Crossing. Ten Witnesses Testify at Inquest Accidental death, due to collision of his bob with the Clark oil wagon was the finding at the coroner’s jury in the inquest on the death of Joseph Khail, killed while coasting on Tenth street yesterday. The jury was out about one half hour. The verdict ? not wholly satisfactory. Ten witnesses were called, H. Larsen, driver of the Clark wagon being the most important. Larsen said that he had stopped his team before reaching the road but had not noted the approach of the bob, that he was driving up grade and was busy with his team when he reached the road and the bob neared and had whipped up his horses in an effort to clear the crossing but failed. Larsen denied emphatically that he had made any statement that he “did not care who was hurt.” Testimony established that the bob was speeding from 15 to 20 miles an hour when the collision occurred. F. Warren, who leaped from the sleigh and escaped death, said that he saw the team at a distance of thirty feet and took his chances by jumping. Witnesses said that the collision might have been avoided by Khail had he turned his bob to the left but there was no chance to get off the course to the right as the snow was banked too high. Other witnesses included John Tadych, who helped pick Khail up. Tadych having been in charge of another bob, Julius Weina, Geo. Tessler, George Clark and Dr. Gleason. An interesting issue may grow out of the Khail death it being reported today that Frank Khail, father of the dead youth, will institute action to hold the city on the grounds of neglect. It is said the fact the city did not prohibit coasting and took no steps to protect the street, may constitute grounds for action. The jurors were Theo Anderson, Arthur Reichert, Jay Hall, Martin Georgenson, Ed. Brey and Robert Olm. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 20, 1917, Page 1 ********* [Joseph Khail/bur. 02-18-1917/age 17 yrs/cause: franmatism internal hemorrage/bur. on Frank Khail lot]
MARY M. KHAIL cemetery #44 Mrs. Emil Khail, 81, of 1082 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Khail, nee Mary Fritula, was born Aug. 29, 1891, in Russia, daughter of the late Ivan and Fedora Lachman Fritula. She came to the United States in May 1920. She was married to Emil Khail in 1940, at Merrill. The couple located in Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband and two daughters, Helen and Anna Tereschuk, of Russia. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 2, 1972 ******** [d. 08-02-1972/age 80 yrs/wife of Emil Khail] (b. 29 Aug. 1891/d. Aug. 1972/SSDI)
OTTILIA KHAIL cemetery #44 Mrs. Ottilia C Khail, 86, of Family Heritage Nursing Home formerly of 931 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, May 30, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Deason will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Khail was born October 22, 1893 at Sheboygan, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Skubal Zahorik. She was married to Frank Khail, April 16, 1916 at Green Bay, Wis. Mrs. Khail was a member of Western Bohemian Lode of Manitowoc. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and a son-in-law, and three grandchildren. Her husband, Frank, a son, Daniel, and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 a.m. until the hour of service. ********* Correction Survivors of the late Otillia C. Khail included a daughter and a great grandchild, who were advertently omitted from the information given the Herald-Reporter for the May 31 obituary. Herald Times Reporter May 31, 1980
WILLIAM KHAIL cemetery #43 William C. Khail, 39, former Manitowoc resident, died Monday at Chicago. Mr. Khail was born Sept, 15, 1923, at Manitowoc, son of the late William Khail and Frances Schewigel Khail Hansen. He attended St. Andrew Parochial School and Lincoln High School. After serving in World War II he moved to Chicago. He had been with the Air Corps from April 23, 1943, until Oct. 24, 1945, and participated in six campaigns, including Normandy, North France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Serene Hansen, and a sister, Mrs. Priscilla Chermak, of Manitowoc. Graveside military rites will be provided by Drews-Bleser Post No 88, American Legion. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1963
REV. FRANCIS X. KHEIL cemetery #83 Father Kheil, Pastor At Kiel, Dies At 70. Kiel - The Rev. Francis X. Kheil, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Parish here, died early today in St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. Father Kheil, who was 70, was taken to the hospital Saturday morning following a coronary attack in the parish rectory. It was one of several the priest had suffered recently. He failed steadily over the weekend and death came at 5:30 a.m. Father Kheil had been pastor of the local parish for 18 years, coming here July 1, 1941, from St. Mary's of Clarks Mills (Manitowoc County). His assistant at Kiel has been the Rev. George Kiefer. During his years here the pastor headed numerous improvement projects including a four-room addition to the parish elementary school in 1951, and renovation of the church. Ss. Peter and Paul Parish is planning a centennial observance June 28, to which the pastor had been devoting much of his time and energy. Father Kheil had always taken an active part in youth activities in the parishes he served. At Clarks Mills he built a new school in the country parish, including a gym. He organized and coached the school basketball team, also forming and managing a baseball team among young men of the area. Although he was then over 50 it was not uncommon for the priest to pitch or play any other position for his village team in league games. He helped organize and was first president of the Dairyland Baseball League that operated in mid- Manitowoc County during the 1930's and continued to take an active part in providing athletics for his Kiel pupils. A native of Stevens Point, he was born July 25, 1888, a son of the late John and Christina Gross Kheil. He attended Catholic school there and when a boy moved with his parents to Fond du Lac. In 1906 he entered St. Francis Minor Seminary at Milwaukee being ordained into the priesthood, April 14, 1916, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay by the late Bishop Paul Peter Rhode. He offered his first Mass at his home church, St. Stephen's at Stevens Point, April 16, 1916. His first appointment as a priest was as assistant pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Menasha. A year later, in May, 1917, he was given his first pastorate at St. Joseph's at Walsh (Marinette County.) He went to St. Francis Solanus Parish at Gresham (Shawano County) as pastor in October, 1922, remaining there until coming to Clarks Mills in April, 1928. He is survived only by several nieces and nephews. The body will lie in state in Ss. Peter and Paul Church from 2:30 p.m. Friday when the first office of the dead will be said by priests of the area. Parishioners and other friends will join in prayers from that hour until another office of the dead at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Pontifical High Mass is to be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with the Most Rev. Stanislaus V. Bona, bishop of Green Bay, the celebrant. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The Meiselwitz Funeral Home said that other officers of the Mass were being arranged for today. Sheboygan Press, Tues. June 9, 1959, p. 10, c. 1 *********** A solemn Pontifical requiem Mass for the late Rev. Francis X. Kheil, 70, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Parish at Kiel, was offered at the church Saturay morning. Celebrant was the Most Rev. Stanislaus Bona, bishop of Green Bay. Other officers of the mass were the Revs. Nicholas Gross of Mackville, Wis., a cousin of Father Kheil's, assistant priest; Lambert Scanlan of New Holstein, deacon; Walter Tuschel of Jericho, sub-deacon; and William Willinger of Stockbridge and Francis Melchior of Charlesburg, deacons of honor. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. D.L. Krembs of Manitowoc. The Rev. Alan Walt of Manitowoc was candle bearer, while the Rev. Peter Klauck of Appleton and Rodney Knier of Kiel served as acolytes. Also present in the sanctuary were the Most Rev. John B. Grellinger, auxiliary bishop, who presided at the Office of the Dead prior to Mass; the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph A. Marx, vicar general of the diocese, and the following monsignori: the Rt. Revs. Theodore Kersten and John Sprangers of Appleton, Henry Letz and Joseph Landowski of Manitowoc, Joseph Gluckstein of Neenah and Martin Jackels of Hilbert. Pallbearers Saturday were the Revs. Leonard Woelfel of St. John, Lawrence Stingle of St. Anna, John Haen of Francis Creek, Leo Ott of St. Wendel, Alfred Loehr of Osman and Abner Laque of Oconto. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Father Kheil's body lay in state in church from Friday afternoon. Vespers of the Dead were conducted by Father Tuschel. Pallbearers for that services were Fathers Stingle, Scanlan, Woelfel an two Salvatorian priests from St. Nazianz. Parish societies held vigils in the church until midnight Friday. Mother Edna and Mother Inez headed a delegation of St. Francis Sisters from Holy Family Convent near Manitwoc at the funeral. Also attending were many of Father Kheil's former parishioners from St. Mary Church in Clarks Mills (Manitowoc County), prior to coming to Kiel in 1941. Sheboygan Press, Tues. June 16, 1959, p. 10, c. 4