[ KOLI ]   OBITUARIES

ANNA KOLINSKY   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1891: 
Death of 73 yr. old Mrs. Anna Kulinski(sic) on Fri., 13 Mar., 
here in Manitowoc of old age debility. Her funeral was 
held Mon. in the city cemetery.


BERTHA KOLICEK   cemetery #63

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 26 Jan.)
Word reached here today that Miss Bertha Kolicek, a daughter of 
Alois Kolicek here, had died in Appleton where she had been staying 
for several months. The young lady was ill for several weeks and died 
after being treated in an Appleton hospital. It was hoped that she 
would improve there, but instead her condition got worse and eventually 
led to her death. On Monday Mrs. Kolicek traveled to Appleton to be at 
her bedside, and we don’t yet know if she got there before death occurred. 
The body was brought here Tuesday and the funeral is set for 9 a.m. 
Thursday from the Catholic Church to the local cemetery.


ARTHUR KOLLATH    cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Aug. 1900:
Death Mon. of a small child of local resident August Kollath.
(Note: Checked with cemetery office and she agreed this is the right child,
"There are an August & Henrietta Kollath on the same lot who are probably his parents.")


ELSIE KOLLATH   cemetery #44

Miss Elsie Kollath, 36, died Friday afternoon at the Kollath home, 615 Franklin 
street. She had been ill only a few days.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger of the First German Evan. Lutheran 
church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Kollath was born in this city in 1905 and always resided here. She is 
survived by her mother, Mrs. August Kollath, and five brothers, Charles, Otto, 
William, Herman and Harry, all of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the hour of 
the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 7, 1942 P. 4
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[Miss Elsie/cause: streptococius septicemia/bur. on August Kollath lot]


ELVA KOLLATH   cemetery #43

Mrs. Elva B. Kollath, 84, of 1001 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. Radey 
will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kollath, nee Elva Burkart was born Nov. 28, 1884, at Sheboygan, daughter 
of the late John P. and Catherine Scheuren Burkart. She came to Manitowoc with 
her parents as a young girl and was married to Otto F. Kollath in 1911 at St. 
Boniface Catholic Church. Her husband preceded her in death in January of 1961. 
Mrs. Kollath was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of Holy 
Innocents Church and the Manitowoc Senior Citizens.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 7:30 by the Christian Mothers Altar Society and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 17, 1973


DONALD KOLLATH   cemetery #70

Donald Kollath, 41, of 3071 Ewald St., Fort Riley, Kan., died Sunday 
morning at Theda Clark Memorial Hospital, Neenah.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Salem Ebenezer Reformed 
Church, Town of Newton. The Rev. Norman Hoeflinger will officiate and 
burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Newton. Military graveside 
services will be conducted.
Mr. Kollath was born Aug. 2, 1930, at Manitowoc, son of Harry R. and 
Anna Scheeler Kollath. He married Verlene Dehne Nov. 1, 1952, at Manitowoc.
He enlisted in the United States Army Aug. 4, 1948, and was discharged 
May 7, 1952. He reinlisted in Company A of the 34th Engineer Battalion 
where he was chief warrant officer third class at Fort Riely.
He received the Korean service medal with six battle stars, the Bronze 
Star, good conduct medal, Presidential unit citation, Army accommodations 
medal (second award), national defense service medal with oak leaf cluster, 
Vietnam service medal and Vietnam campaign medal.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 4 to 
9 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 17,1972
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CW3 Donald A. Kollath, a former Manitowoc resident, died Sunday morning as 
the result of head injuries received from an accidental fall.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Salem Ebenezer Reformed 
church, Town of Newton.
Mr. Kollath, a native of Manitowoc, served more than 21 years in the United 
States Army. He served in Germany, Japan, France, Korea, Lebanon, Vietnam and 
Cambodia. He served 18 months during the Korean War. He also served during the 
Lebanese conflict and two tours of Vietnam. He was presently assigned to the 
34th Eng. Bn., 138th Group, Fort Riley, Kans.
CW3 Kollath was a member of the American Legion Post 207, Amvets Post 15 and 
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1594, Fort Riley.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 
9 o'clock this Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 18, 1972


FERDINAND KOLLATH   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1899:
Ferdinand Kollath died suddenly here on Fri. As usual, he had taken his son
Carl's lunch to him where he worked and was on his way home when he suddenly
raised his arms over his head and sank to the ground dead. A heart attack has 
ended his life. The deceased was born in 1835 in Pomerania and has been a 
Manitowoc resident since he was 14. He leaves his wife and 3 grown children. 
The funeral was held Tues. in the city cemetery.
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DEATH'S SUDDEN SUMMONS.
Ferdinand Kollath Drops Dead at Schmidt's Coal Yards.
the death summons came to Ferdinand Kollath suddenly yesterday 
afternoon at Schmidt's coal yards. Mr. Kollath was 65 years of 
age and made his home with a son at 737 South Fifteenth street. 
He had remained about the house all morning reading the paper 
and as was customary at noon took dinner to his son, Carl, who 
is employed at Schmidt's coal yards. He arrived at the yards, 
handed the pail to his son and in answer to the query if it 
was cold, had replied "yes". Turning about, he threw up his 
hands and fell to the floor, a corpse. The body was picked up 
and a doctor summoned. The physician gave the cause of death 
as heart failure and the body was taken to the home on Fifteenth 
street.
Deceased was born in Pomern, Germany in 1935 and resided there 
until 14 years ago when he removed to this city where he has 
since made his home. Three children survive him, Mrs. Henry 
Reichert (sic), August and Carl Kollath, all of this city. The 
funeral will be held at the German Lutheran church Tuesday 
afternoon and the interment will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, January 28, 1899 P.1
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[cause: heart disease]


HEANETTA KOLLATH   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1908: 
A small child of Franklin Street resident August Kollath died Sunday.


HENRIETTA KOLLATH   cemetery #44

Mrs. August Kollath, 62, died Sunday at Holy Family hospital. Funeral services 
will be held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Kollath was born in Germany July 29, 1861. Her maiden name was Henrietta 
Sieger. Sixy-five years ago she married Mr. Kollath in Germany and they came to 
Manitowoc in 1885. Mr. Kollath died 15 years ago.
Survivors are five sons, Charles, Otto, William, Herman and Harry, all of 
Manitowoc There are nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren also.
The body may be viewed after four o'clock Tuesday until the time of the 
funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 5, 1944 P. 3
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[d. 06-04-1944/age 82 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/widow of August Kollath]
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This is the daughter of Henrietta and August Kollath:
Mrs. Mary Deeks, 62, former resident of Manitowoc, died Friday at 
the home near Rona, Montana, according to a message received by a 
sister and brothers here. Burial will take place there Wednesday.
Mrs. Deeks, nee Mary Kollath, was born in Germany and came here 
with her parents at and early age. She was married to John Deeks 
here 30 years ago and shortly after the couple moved to Montana 
to engage in farming. Mr. Deeks died a year and a half ago.
Survivors are two sons, Louis and Harry of Montana; three 
daughters, Mrs. Lyle Shipman, Mrs. Dale Shipman, Mrs. Raymond 
Shipman, all of Montana; aged mother, Mrs. August Kollath of 
this city; sister, Elsie, of this city; five brothers, Charles, 
Otto, William, Herman and Harry, all of this city. Another 
brother, Richard, was killed in an automobile accident five 
months ago. Eight grandchildren also survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 16, 1939 P.2


HENRY KOLLATH   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: 
A 9-mo. old child of Mr. A. Kollath here died Mon. evening of convulsions.


WILHELMINA KOLLATH   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1908: 
Death Sunday of 86-year old Mrs. Fred Kollath at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. H. Reichert, on South 15th Street. In addition to the named daughter 
she is survived by 2 sons. The funeral was held Tuesday.


WILHELM KOLM   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1903:
A lung illness took the life Sun. morning of Friedrich Wilhelm Kolm of Two
Rivers. Mr. Kolm was born 01 Dec. 1831 in Mecklenburg. He came to America 
in 1861, lived one year in Middleton, in the vicinity of Madison, and moved 
to Two Rivers in 1864 where he has lived ever since. He leaves his sorrowing 
widow. The funeral was held Tues. from the Lutheran Church.


ALVIN KOLWEY   cemetery #44

Alvin H. Kolwey Dies, Funeral To Be Saturday
Alvin H. Kolwey, 43, died at his home, 1618 south 10th street, at 10:30 this 
morning following a three weeks illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday 
at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Rev. O.H. Menke 
officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kolwey, familiarly known as "Shorty," was born March 9, 1890 in Meeme. He 
had lived in Manitowoc for the past twenty years. For the past fifteen years 
he had been employed as a truck driver with the Spindler Ice and Coal company. 
On August 25, 1911 he married Hulda Marschie who survives him.
Besides his widow the deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August H. 
Kolwey, Valders, Rt. 2; two brothers, William of Valders and Clarence of 
Milwaukee; and four sisters, Mrs. Joseph Pankratz and Mrs. William Wagner of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Earl O. Smith and Mrs. Ray Van Calligan of Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 8, 1933 P. 2
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[bur. 11-11-1933/age 43 yrs/cause: chronic nephritis] 


AUGUST KOLWEY   cemetery #44

August H. Kolwey, 80, county pioneer, died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday 
morning at his home two miles southwest of Valders.
He had been enjoying good health and arose as usual to join his wife in 
preparation for observance of Christmas the following day. Shorty after nine 
o'clock he was stricken, and died soon after the arrival of a physician. His 
death saddened the Kolwey home, where the couple had observed their 55th 
wedding anniversary only three weeks ago.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home, with interment in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kolwey was born in 1859 at Thiensville, Wis. When a boy he came to Meeme 
with his parents. He took up farming and later became a millwright, first in 
his father's mill and then at School Hill. He married Miss Emma Blumenstein 
in 1884.
In 1900 he moved to what is now the village of Valders and opened a general 
store and became postmaster at Eaton post office. In recent years the Kolweys 
retired, moving to the present home on route 1, Valders.
Survivors are a son, Clarence, of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. J.L. Pankratz 
and Mrs. William Wagner, both of this city, Mrs. Ray Van Calligan of Sheboygan; 
two sisters, Mrs. Herman Bohne of Cleveland, Wis., Mrs. Eliza Langehahn of Meeme; 
11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 26, 1939 P. 2
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[d. 12-24-1939/age 80 yrs./cause: angina pectoris/bur. on William F. Wagner lot]


GENEVIEVE KOLWEY   cemetery #44

Mrs. Clarence A. Kolwey, 73, of 314 Riverview Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. 
Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kolwey, nee Genevieve M. Crippen, was born Oct. 7, 1893, at Muscatine, 
Iowa, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Crippen. She was married to 
Clarence A. Kolwey July 22, 1940, at Muscatine. They resided at Valders until 
1963 when they established residence at Manitowoc. Mrs. Kolwey did secretarial 
work at the Salvatorian Seminary centers at St. Nazianz and New Holsten for 
many years until her retirement in 1955.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. George Leysen, and a 
nephew of Madison (Survivor omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 23, 1967 P. 20
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[d. 08-23-1967/age 73 yrs./wife of Clarence A. Kolwey/
bur. on William F. Wagner lot] 
(b. 7 Oct. 1893/d. Aug. 1967/SSDI)


HENRY WILLIAM KOLWEY     cemetery #61

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Aug. 1886:
Death of 62-year old Heinrich Kolwey on Wed., 18 Aug. in Town Meeme. He
suffered injuries in a fall in his kitchen on the 1st of Aug., the 
complications from which eventually took his life. The deceased was born 
in Hanover (Germany), and leaves a wife and seven grown children. Burial 
will take place Sat. morning.


HELEN KOMOROSKI   cemetery #89D

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen I. Komoroski, 90, a Manitowoc 
resident, who currently resided at St. Mary Home, will be 11 
a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11:30 a.m. at St. 
Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  The Mass of Christian 
burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. 
and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 
8 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. by 
Father Tom Wojciechowski.
Herald Times-Reporter, Wed., 17 Apr. 1986, page 22


PHYLLIS E. KOMOROSKI   cemetery #89A

Phyllis E. Komoroski, age 84, of 2304 45th St., Two Rivers, died 
on Thursday morning, May 31, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc. 
Phyllis was born on July 23, 1922 in Two Rivers, daughter of the 
late Walter and Malinda (Witt) Kempfert. She graduated from 
Washington High School class of 1940. On Sept. 3, 1947, Phyllis 
married Valentine "Val" Komoroski at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1997. She 
enjoyed cooking and doing word puzzles. Phyllis was a past member of 
the Two Rivers Ladies Dartball League and past member of the VFW 
Auxiliary. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by four brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-
law: and Glenn and Lucille Stueck; Art Riha; Edwin and Mary Komoroski; 
and Delmar Novak. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 2007, at 
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Presiding at the 
service will be the Rev. Edward Stelter. Burial will follow at Pioneer 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, June 4, 2007, at 
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, from 10 a.m. until 
the time of service at 11 a.m. 
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
A special thank you to the care givers who made it possible for Phyllis 
to remain in her own home for the past several year: Anna Mae, Amy, 
Wendy, Sherrie, Sue, Lori, Rosie, Mary, Pam and Kay. 
And thank you (private). God bless you all! 
Herald Times Reporter, June 1, 2007 


THERESA KOMOROSKI   cemetery #43a

From Der Nord Westen, 19 May 1904: 
A 1-yr. old child of Geo. Komoroski here died last Thurs. 
and was buried Sat. in the Polish Cemetery.
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(Per notice, death was 12 May.
From Death index: May 12, 1904/Theresa Komerovski/
co. death index v.7, p.241)  


LARRY KOMOROSKY   cemetery #43

Larry Komorosky, 17, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will 
be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Komorosky was born June 19, 1955, at Manitowoc, son of Clarence and 
Gloria Crowe Komorosky. He was a senior at Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, 
and also was employed at Copp's Dept. Store, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where 
memorial service will be at 7:15 p.m. Due to Holy Week, the funeral Mass 
will be held at 8 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek officiating.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 18, 1973


LEWIS J. KOMOROSKY   cemetery #44

Lewis J. Komorosky, 37, of 1617 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died from accidental 
drowning Tuesday in Lake Michigan at North Side Pier, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, with graveside military rites by the American Legion.
Mr. Komorosky was born Oct. 12, 1932, at Wayside, son of John and Murley Krueger 
Komorosky. He moved to Manitowoc as a child and attended Manitowoc grade schools 
and Lincoln High School. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving both in 
the U.S. Air Force and Army. He married Lorraine Pakanich Grenier Jan. 30, 1960, 
at Manitowoc. Mr. Komorosky had been empolyed for the past five years by the 
Manitowoc Street Dept. and was a member of the Teamsters Local 619, American Legion 
Post 88 and the Seagulls.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, two step-sons, his parents, three sisters 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.); maternal grandfather, August Krueger, of Whitelaw; 
a granddaughter and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Thursday afternoon until 
time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 10, 1970
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[d. 06-09-1970/age 37 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Lorraine M. Komorosky lot-his wife]
(12 Oct 1932/Jun 1970/SSDI)


JOZEFA KOMOROWSKA   cemetery #43a

From Der Nord Westen, 05 May 1904:
Death Mon. of 34-yr. old Mrs. Josephine Kamerroski in her residence 
on 17th Street. She leaves her husband and 5 children. The funeral 
was held Wed. morning at the Polish Cemetery.
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Death index: 1904 May 02  Komerofski, Josephine v.7 p.241
Per 1900 census, Josephine was married to George. Children: Clara, 
John, Stanislay, Pauline. 5th child son Theodore was born in 1901. 
Dau. Clara is no longer with her father & siblings in 1910...she 
appears to have died between 1905 & 1910.


JOSEPHINE KOMOROWSKI   cemetery #43a

Miss Josephine Komorowski, 73, of Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, 
died Satruday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate 
and burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Church Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Komorowski was born Feb. 10, 1899, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Frank and Lillian Poklinkoski Komorowski.
Survivors include four brothers, Anton, of Green Bay, John, Joseph and Alois 
of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Emil Cisler, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Helen 
Wiegend, of Sheboygan.
The Rosary will be recied at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Ninth Street Chapel.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 7, 1972


MARTHA KOMOROWSKI   cemetery #89D

Mrs. Leo Komorowski, 69, of 1020-28th St., Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon 
at the Hamilton Memorial Home.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. William J. 
Scheer officiating. The funeral will be at St. Luke because of the weekend 
absence of the Rev. James Stamborski, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
of which the Komorowskis have been longtime members. Burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Komorowski, nee Martha Brefczynski, was born April 29, 1901, at Pulaski, 
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brefczynski. She came to Two Rivers in 
1919 and was married to Mr. Komorowski June 1, 1920, at Pulaski. They farmed 
at Rt. 1, Two Rivers, for many years and observed their golden wedding 
anniversary in June of 1970.
Survivors include her husband; three daughters, three sons, one sister, Mrs. 
Alex Majeski, of Michigan; three brothers Leo and John of Pulaski, and Vincent 
of Manitowoc; 21 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 13, 1971


WARZYNIEC KOMOROWSKI (LORENZ) cemetery #43a

From Der Nord Westen, 20 July 1905:
Lorenz Kummerowski, a 71-yr. old resident of our city, 
died Sun. and was buried Tues. morning from the Polish 
Church.


ALICE KONECZKA   cemetery #43

Elsie (Alice) Koneczka, age 75, of 1404 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, 
died on Wednesday morning, July 16, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing 
Care Center, Manitowoc, with her loving husband at her side.
She was born on May 5, 1933, in Knowlton, daughter of the late 
Jacob and Stella (Gill) Stachura. Elsie was a graduate of P.J. 
Jacobs High School, Stevens Point, class of 1950. On Aug. 2, 
1952, she married Joseph E. Koneczka at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. She was employed with Cher-Make Sausage Company, 
retiring in 1990. Elsie was a charter member of the Knights of 
Columbus Women's Auxiliary, and a member of the former Rosary & 
Altar Society of St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She enjoyed 
bowling, golfing and spending time at the cottage.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by a brother: Vincent Stachura; and two 
sisters and four brothers-in-law: Lucille and Chester Polebitski; 
Dorothy Cuila; Raymond Omernick; Frank Gorka and William Simonis.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 
2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the memorial service will be the Rev. Dan Felton. Cremation has 
occurred, and Elsie will be laid to rest at Calvary Mausoleum, 
Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of 
Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 
2008, until the time of service at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Elsie's name.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to Holy Family Hospice; 
Dr. (private); Shady Lane Nursing Care Center; and the doctors and 
staff at Froedtert Medical Center for the compassionate care and 
support given to Elsie and her family.
Herald Times Reporter, July 17, 2008


MARY ANN KONEN   cemetery #87

Mrs. James J. Konen, 37, of Route 1, Kiel, died February 10 at Calumet 
Memorial Hospital in Chilton.
The former Mary Ann Diehlmann was born September 4, 1939, at Portage, a
daughter of Albert and Lillian Benzine Diehlmann. Later the family moved 
to Howards Grove, where she attended school and graduated with the class 
of 1957.
On July 11, 1959. she married James Konen at Dubuque, Iowa. The couple 
lived at Millhome and Howards Grove prior to buying a farm in the Town 
of Schleswig ten years ago.
Mrs. Konen was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services were held Monday at Zion Lutheran Church, with the 
Reverend Adalbert Schultz, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the church 
cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established it Mrs. Konen’s name. - Feb. 11, 1977


HELENA KONER   cemetery #22

Name: Koner, Helena
D.: 11/5/1871
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/28/1871
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 20 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.122


MICHAEL KONIECZKA   cemetery #89A

Funeral services for Michael Konieczka, 63, of 1510-23rd St., Two Rivers, 
who died at home Saturday after a long illness, will be at 9:30 a.m. 
Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate 
and burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Konieczka was born Aug. 26, 1908, at Pulaski, a son of the late Andrew 
and Mary Wichlacz Konieczka. He married Lorraine Wacek at Sacred Heart Church 
Aug. 11, 1940. She died in 1963.
An employe of Two Rivers Municipal Hospital until his illness, he was one of 
the earliest members of the Two Rivers Aerie of Eagles and was president in 
1959-60.
He leaves three sisters, Mrs. Monica Bastian of Two Rivers and Mrs. Howard 
Hermann and Mrs. Roger Gauthier of Manitowoc, a brother, John of Two Rivers 
and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 o'clock this Monday afternoon 
where memorial services for the Eagles will be at 7 o'clock and the parish 
vigil at 7:30 o'clock this Monday evening until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 10, 1972


ADAM KONIG   cemetery #22

Name: Konig, Adam
D.: 10/7/1877
B.: 9/30/1877
Reg. D.: 2/18/1878
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 7 Da.
B.P.: Eaton, Mtwc. Co.
D.P.: Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. P. A. Mutz
Spouse:
F.: John P. Konig
M.: Barbara Konig
Cause of Death:
Add Info.: Farmer
Pg. #: v.1 p.256


MARIA KONIG   cemetery #22

Name: Konig, Maria
D.: 4/7/1874
B.:
Reg. D.: 1/22/1875
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 1 Hr.
B.P.:
D.P.: Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.172


MARIA KONIG   cemetery #22

Name: Konig, Mary
D.: 8/3/1878
B.:
Reg. D.: 11/27/1878
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 100 Yrs. Less 11 Da.
B.P.: Niedershlesingen in Germ.
D.P.: Meeme
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. P. A. Mutz
Spouse: Karl Konig
F.: N. Wutscheck
M.: Mary Wutscheck
Cause of Death: Weakness of age
Pg. #: v.1 p.266


THERESIA KONIG   cemetery #22

Name: Konig, Therese
D.: 3/21/1879
B.:
Reg. D.: 5/22/1879
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 79 Yrs.
B.P.: Falkenberg in Bavaria Germany
D.P.: St. Nazianz
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. A. P. Mutz
Spouse: Sebastian Konig
F.: Nicolaus Gross
M.: Anne Gross
Cause of Death: 
Pg. #: v.1  p.304
(Note: death index at courthouse has d. 3/20/1879 as does church record)


AUGUST KONO   cemetery #44

AUGUST KONO LOSES FINGER AT TWO RIVERS
Carpenter Foreman of N.W. Meets With Painful Accident
August Kono, Clark street, this city, carpenter foreman of the Lake 
Shore division of the C. & N.W., is minus the index finger of one 
hand as the result of an accident of which he was the victim at Two 
Rivers yesterday while engaged in making repairs to company property 
there. Mr. Kono was handling some heavy timber when one of the pieces 
fell upon his hand crushing the finger so badly that amputation was 
necessary. The hand was badly crushed and Mr. Kono will be laid up 
for some time.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 24, 1915, Page 1


ELSA KONO   cemetery #44

HOME OF MR. AND MRS. AUGUST KONO PLUNGED INTO SADNESS BY DEATH OF 
DAUGHTER ELSIE
The home of Mr. and Mrs. August Kono is plunged in sadness because 
of the death of their seventeen year old daughter, Elsie, whose 
demise occurred yesterday from pneumonia after an illness of only 
a short duration. Besides her parents she leaves to mourn two 
brothers and three sisters; Mrs. Ed. Schurr, Emma and Ruth, Harvey 
and Carl. The funeral will take place Sunday from the late home at 
1:30 pm and services at the Lutheran church at 2. Interment at 
Evergreen. 
Decedent was a junior in high school and will be missed by her many 
friends. She was universally beloved and the sympathy of the 
community goes out to the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 15, 1918, Page 5
***********
[Elsie Kono/bur. 06-16-1918/cause: pneumonia/bur. on
John Guelstorf lot]


GENEVIEVE J. KONO   cemetery #44

Mrs. Karl A. Kono, 58, of 1908 Western Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dewane Dionne 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kono, nee Genevieve J. Sosnosky, was born Nov. 13, 1913, at Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Frank and Anna Sosnosky. She was married to Karl A. Kono 
Feb. 22, 1940, at Two Rivers. The couple resided in Manitowoc following their 
marriage. Mrs. Kono was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of 
St. Paul Church.
Survivors include her husband, a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); two 
brothers, Jerry and Zigmund of Two Rivers, and two sister, Mrs. Lloyd Hansen 
of Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Reuben Endries of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a 
Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar Society, 
members of the parish and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 16, 1971
*******
[d. 11-15-1971/age 58 yrs./wife of Karl Kono]
(11 Nov 1913/Nov 1971/SSDI)


SOPHIE KONO  (d. 1907)   cemetery #8

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1907: 
Death in Centerville of Mrs. W. Kono on 16 October from a heart 
attack. The deceased was born 16 February 1822 in Mecklenburg. 
The funeral was held Friday.


SOPHIE KONO  (d. 1912)  cemetery #8

Mrs. William Kono a well known resident of the town of Centerville 
is dead and the funeral will be held there on Tuesday. Death came 
on Sunday after a several weeks illness. Decedent leaves a husband 
and one son Albert and daughter Mrs. Ida Kaufman, both of this city 
to mourn her.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 2, 1912 P.8


JERRY J. KONOP   cemetery #89D

Jerry Konop, 62, of 1616-22nd St., Two Rivers, longtime Kahlenberg Bros. Co., 
Two Rivers, employe, where he had been a foreman, died unexpectedly at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital Wednesday afternoon where he had been taken shortly 
before from his work.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. 
Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Konop was born at Stangelville July 27, 1908, son of the late John and Mary 
Bauer Konop. He married Anna Reich at Holy Cross Church, Mishicot, Oct. 21, 1930, 
after which the couple moved to Two Rivers. He was a member of the Two Rivers 
Aerie of Eagles.
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, (Survivors omitted for privacy.); four 
sisters, Mrs. Jessie Tallaksen of Chicago, Mrs. Peter Coenen of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Joseph Vogeltanz of Stangelville and Mrs. Catherine Cirmon of Tisch Mills; three 
brothers, John of Two Rivers, Wenzel of Rt. 3, Kewaunee, and Joseph of Casco; 
and six grandchildren. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where memorial services 
will be conducted by the Eagles at 7 p.m. and for the family at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 17, 1971


JOHN KONOP   cemetery #26

John G. Konop Sr., 79, a resident of Reedsville Manor for two years and 
a former Francis Creek resident, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home and at 
10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis 
Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the family plot of the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Konop was born June 30, 1892, at Kellnersville, son of the late Joseph 
and Catherine Decker Knonop. He married Anna Sterba May 15, 1917, at St. 
Joseph Church, Kellnersville. The couple resided in Manitowoc for a short 
time and then moved to the Town of Kossuth. Mr. Konop was a prominent farmer 
in the county and was former president of the Manitowoc County Holstein-
Friesians Assn. He was also past board member of the Federal Land Bank and 
for many years served as supervisor of the Town of Kossuth. Mr. and Mrs. 
Konop celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1967.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, John, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Victor, 
of Rt. 2, Cato; a daughter, Mrs. Don (Gloria) Townsend, of Madison; two 
sisters, Mrs. Roman Ruthmansdorfer, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Leo Meany, of 
Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Three brothers 
and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where a Prayer 
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 21, 1971


JOSEF KONOP   cemetery #26

Name: Korops, Joseph
D.: 6/27/1878
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/28/1878
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 2 Yrs. 8 Mo.
B.P.: Franklin, Mtw. Co.
D.P.: Franklin
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.: Farmer's son
Pg. #: v.1  p.286


JOSEPH T. KONOP   cemetery #66

Final tribute was paid to the late Joseph T. Konop, 49, prominent Tisch Mills 
business man and bank director at St. Mary's church in Tisch Mills Monday 
morning. The Rev. Hodek officiated. Burial was at the church cemetery. Members 
of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary's church and the Z.C.B.J. Bohemian lodge 
of which the late Mr. Konop was an active worker, marched in the funeral 
procession, while old band mates of Mr. Konop rendered a number of selections 
at the church and at the home. Active pall-bearers were Edward Koutnik, Edward 
Stangel, Joseph Schleis, Peter Nuhlicek, and Benj. Stangel, all of Tisch Mills 
and Joseph Nijameier of Two Rivers. The latter two representd the Holy Name 
Society and the Z.C.B.J. lodge, respectively. Honorary pall-bears, all directors 
of the Tisch Mills State Bank, were Chas. Peterson and Anton Chermak of 
Manitowoc, Ben Urbanek, Two Creeks, T.W. Knudson, Bold, Adolph Dvorak, Rudolph 
Stangel, Anton L. Olsen and Joseph Mach, all of Tisch Mills. Out of town 
attendants at the funeral were Matt Soucoup, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Soukup, Mr. and 
Mrs. George Soucoup of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schulist and family, Mr. and 
Mrs. H.D. Hawoer and Miss Clara Fencl, all of Milwaukee, Joseph Fencl, Manitowoc, 
besides a large number of relatives from the vicinity of Kewaunee, Stangelville 
and Tisch Mills
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 30, 1931 P. 8


KATERINA KONOP   cemetery #26

KELLNERSVILLE PIONEER DIES HERE, BURIAL ON FRIDAY
Mrs. Catherine Konop, 74, widow of the late Joseph Konop, and a pioneer resident 
of Kellnersville, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the hospital. Since the death 
of her husband a number of years ago she had been making her home with her children. 
Funeral services will be held from the St. Joseph's church in Kellnersville on 
Friday morning at ten o'clock.
Three daughters, Mrs. L. Ruthmansdorfer, Two Rivers, Mrs. Leo Meany and Mrs. I. 
Luedtke, both of this city, three sons, Charles of Menchalville, John of Fond du 
Lac and Dr. E.J. Konop of Sturegon Bay, 25 grand children and one great grandchild 
survive.
The remains are at the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral home and will be taken to 
the home of Mrs. Ruthmansdorfer, 1001 Seventeenth street, Two Rivers, tomorrow 
afternoon, to remain there until Friday morning, being taken to the Kellnersville 
church for final rites.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 2, 1932 P. 2


MARIE KONOP   cemetery #26

Name: Korops, Mary
D.: 7/14/1878
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/28/1878
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 7 Mo. 5 Da.
B.P.: Franklin
D.P.: Franklin
Cem.: Franklin
Ch.:
Inf. & Address:
Spouse:
F.: Joseph Korop
M.: Katharine (?) Korop
Cause of Death:
Add Info.: Farmer
Pg. #: v.1 p.287


DONALD KONZ

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvin Konz died Monday evening at 
the Konz home in Sheboygan Falls. Funeral services will be held at 
the Sheboygan Falls Catholic church at 9 o'clock Thursday morning.
The remains will then be brought to Kiel for burial in the Sts. 
Peter & Paul cemetery. Mrs. Konz is the youngest daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Jac. Faust of near Kiel. - 1926


GERTRUDE KONZ   cemetery #83

Mrs. Gertrude Konz passed way at her home in this city on Monday, 
death being due to the infirmities of old age. Deceased, nee Wolf, 
was born in Germany Nov. 16, 1841, and came to America in 1845. 
She was married to John Konz in 1864, and the couple lived on a 
farm near Calvary for many years. Later they moved on a farm near 
St. Anna. For about twelve years they lived in Kiel, where Mr. Konz 
died about two years ago. 
She leaves nine children to mourn her death. They are: Mrs. S. Steffes 
of Two Rivers, Mrs. John Meyer of Minn., Mrs. A.E. Williams of Milwaukee, 
Mrs. Conrad P. Mohr of Sheboygan Falls, Miss Ida Konz of Kiel, Jos. Konz 
of St. Anna, Math. J. Konz of Racine, Louis P. Konz of Kiel, Edward F. 
Konz of New Holstein. Also one brother and one sister, William Wolf of 
Calvary and Mrs. W. Schulder of Chicago. Also 39 grandchildren and 17 
great-grandchildren. The funeral will take place today, Thursday, with 
services at St. Peter and Paul’s church, Rev. O. Kolbe officiating. 
Interment in the church cemetery. 


HELENA "LENA" KONZ   cemetery #83
 
Mrs. Louis Konz, aged 55, passed away Sunday at 10 p.m. at the 
St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan, where she had been confined 
for several days.
The deceased was born in the town of Rhine on March 3, 1886, the 
daughter of Jacob and Katherine Meyer Kleinhans. Her maiden name 
was Helena.
She was united in marriage with Louis Konz on November 27, 1906 
and the couple immediately located in this city, where Mr. Konz 
is employed at the Stoelting Bros. Company.
Survivors are her husband; eight children, namely: Mrs. Armand 
(Eleanor) Bunge, Mrs. Jerome (Evelyn) Goebel and Lester of this 
city, Mrs. Harold (Dorothy) Schuepferling, Miss Audrey, and Elmer 
of Milwaukee; Wilbert of New Holstein, and Elroy at home; six 
grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Katherine Kleinhans, aged 83, New 
Holstein; six brothers, William of California, Nicholas of St. 
Nazianz, Roman of New Holstein, Clarence of Quinney, Zeno of 
Milwaukee, and Frank of Hilbert; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Klauck 
and Mrs. Steve Nichols of New Holstein, and Mrs. John Stemper of 
Clintonville.
Funeral services were conducted this Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. at 
the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 9:30 a.m. at the Ss. Peter and 
Paul Catholic church. Interment was made in the church cemetery. The 
deceased was a member of the Altar and Christian Mothers' Society.
1942


JOHN KONZ   cemetery #83

CALLED BY DEATH.
John Konz, a well-known resident of Kiel, passed to his reward on 
Wednesday, February 16th, at 10 o’clock p. m. Death was due to dropsy, 
with which he had been afflicted for nearly a year, being confined to 
his bed about one month. Decedent was a native of Prussia, where he 
was born in 1838. He came to America as a child with his parents, who 
settled in St. Joseph, Fond du Lac coun. After he had grown to manhood 
he was engaged in the wagon making business with his brother for some 
years. In 1865 he was married to Gertrude Wolf and the couple settled 
on a farm near St. Joseph, where they lived until 1893, when the family 
moved to St. Anna, on a farm. For the last ten years they have lived
in retirement in Kiel. The family consisted of twelve children, of whom
three have died. Mr. Konz is survived by his widow and the following
children: Mrs. J. M. Meyer of New Ulm, Minn., Joseph of St. Anna,
Mrs. Simon Steffes of Two Rivers, Mathias of Racine, Edward of New
Holstein, Louis and Mrs. Conrad Mohr of Kiel, Mrs. Arthur Williams 
of Chicago and Miss Ida at home. Also a number of grandchildren; one 
brother, Fred. of Fond du Lac, and two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Mertes of 
Iowa and Mrs. Hubert Guelig of Green Bay.
The funeral was held on Saturday forenoon, with services at St. Peter
and Paul church, Rev. M. Rumpel officiating. Interment was in the church
cemetery. The children with the exception of Mrs. Meyer of New Ulm,
Minn., and the following relatives from outside were in attendance, 
beside a large concourse of friends: Miss Rose Steffes of Chicago, 
Fred. Konz and Frank Konz of Fond du Lac, Louis Konz of Milwaukee, 
William Konz of Escanaba, Mich., Jos. Eul of Depere, Mrs. H. Guelig 
of Green Bay, Mrs. C. Mohr and Frank Mohr of Glidden, Jos. Guelig and 
John Endrew of Johnsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Schumaker, Mr. and Mrs. 
Hugo Gerhartz, Andrew Nickel and Louis Gerhartz of Stockbridge, Leo 
Gerhartz of Cambellsport, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wolf of Chilton, Wm. 
Wolf of Mt. Calvary, Chr. Bergs, Anton Schmitz and Albert Schmitz of 
St. Cloud. - Feb. 1921


LOUIS KONZ   cemetery #83

Louis P. Konz, 84, 211 Paine St., Kiel, died Sunday evening at St.  
Nicholas Hospital.  He was born June 30, 1881, son of the late John  
and Gertrude Wolf Konz.  He attended district schools in St. Anna,  
and on July 21, 1907, was married to the former Lena Kleinhaus of the  
Town of Rhine in St. Anna.  They made their home in Kiel where he was  
employed by the H. Lulloff & Son Hardware Co. & Tinsmith for eight  
years, and then at the Stoelting Bros. Co. until his retirement in  
1951.  Mrs. Konz died in 1942.  He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul  
Catholic Church in Kiel and of the Senior Citizens Group.  Surviving  
are four sons, Elmer, Milwaukee, and Lester, Wilbur and Elroy, all of  
Kiel; four daughters, Mrs. Armand (Eleanor) Bunge, and Mrs. Jerome  
(Evelyn) Goebel, both of Kiel, Mrs. Howard (Dorothy) Schuepferling  
and Mrs. Jack (Audrey) Sadler, both of Milwaukee; 23 grandchildren;  
and 20 great grandchildren; and  two sisters, Mrs. Clare Williams and  
Mrs. Pauline Mohr, both of Milwaukee.  A daughter preceded him in  
death.  Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ss.  
Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, with the Rev. George Kiefer,  
pastor, celebrant of the requiem Mass, which will follow brief family  
rites at 9 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home.  Burial will be in  
the church cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 3  
p.m. Tuesday.  A parish rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at  
the funeral home.
Sheboygan Press, Mon. Nov. 29, 1965, p. 16, c. 5


CLARA KOPE   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1900:
Death Fri. of the 7-yr. old daughter of Emil Kopp here of diphtheria.
******
(Per notice, death was Fri. 23 Feb.
From Death index/Feb 23, 1900/Clara Kop/co. death index v.6 p.238/
From 1900 Census for Manitowoc Ward 7 page 4b/Emil Kope/daughters
Lillian and Clara are not on there)


EMIL KOPE   cemetery #43

Emil Kope, 71, of 930 South 26th street, died last night at the Holy Family 
hospital. He had been in failing health several months.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:45 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home, and at nine o'clock from the St. Paul's Catholic church. Burial will be 
in Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Kope was born in Manitowoc and always resided here. He was employed for 
many years as a fireman at the Rahr Malting Compnay, retiring six years ago. 
In 1890 he married Miss Rosa Schratcke. The couple observed their golden 
wedding anniversary April 11, 1940.
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Karl Schmitt, Mrs. Peter Knipp, of 
this city; two sons, Henry and Richard, of this city; a step-brother, William 
Schreiber, of Plymouth; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday morning until the hour 
of the services Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 22, 1941 P. 2


LILLIAN KOPE   cemetery #43

Lillian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kop(sic), closed her 
eyes in dreamless sleep Monday, after an illness of but a 
few days of diptheria. The child was three years and nine 
months old and was the idol of the family. The funeral will 
be held Thursday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 30, 1900 P.2
*******
From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1900:
Death Mon. of an almost 4-yr. old daughter of Emil Kopp of 
diphtheria. The funeral will take place today.
*******
(Per notice, death was Mon. 29 Jan.
From Death index/Jan 29, 1900/(No name) Kop/co. death index v.6 p.228/
this would be Lillian/From 1900 Census for Manitowoc Ward 7 page 4b/
Emil Kope/daughters Lillian and Clara are not on there)


RICHARD KOPE   cemetery #43

Richard G. Kope, 61, of 932 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient since Nov. 30.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Kope was born at Mantiowoc Dec. 25, 1902, son of the late Emil and Rose 
Sieracki Kope. He attended St. Boniface Parochial School. He married Ellen Bonin, 
May 7, 1921. Mr. Kope had been employed 36 years by Northern Produce Co. and two 
years at Manitowoc Engineering Co. until illness compelled him to retire. Mrs. 
Kope died March 30, 1958.
Surviving are two sons, (private), a brother, Henry Kope, a sister, Mrs. Lydia 
Schmitt, and four grandchildren of Manitowoc. Three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock 
this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 10, 1964 P. 15


ANTON KOPETSKY  (d. 1916)  cemetery #89D

TWO RIVERS MAN DIES WHILE AT BASKET BALL GAME
Excitement Causes Heart Attack and Demise of Anton Kopetsky at Game 
at Two Rivers Last Night - Was 24
Heart failure, believed to have been induced by excitement, caused the 
death of Anton Kopesky, a Two Rivers man while he was in attendance at 
the baskeball game between the Qu?n team of that city and the Bushey 
team of Appleton at Two Rivers last night. Kopetsky was stricken at 
9:30 and died an hour later.
Koptesky, who was employed at the plant of the Aluminum Goods Co. at 
Two Rivers had recently been ill but had recovered and returned to his 
work. He attended the game last night and was seated on the stage and 
as the game closed collapsed. He was carried to one of the dressing 
rooms under the stage and physicians were summoned but his life could 
not be saved and he died within an hour.
It is said the Kopetsky had partaken of a hearty meal before attending 
the game and that indigestion, coupled with the excitement, he having 
been an enthusiast in basketball, caused the attack which proved fatal.
The decedent was a son of Amton (sic) Kopetsky and had resided at Two 
Rivers for years. No inquest was held.
The death of Kopetsky caused much excitement and the management announced 
that a dance which was to follow the game, would not be held.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 19, 1916 P.1
*********
Joseph Kopetsky, who has charge of the dry goods department 
of a store at Petosky, Mich, was here to attend the funeral 
of his brother at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 1, 1916 P.3


JOHN KOPETSKY   cemetery #66

John Kopetsky, 68, of route 1, Two Rivers, died early today at the 
farm home in Two Creeks.
He had been seriously ill for only a week.
Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic church in Tisch
Mills at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning.  Burial will be in St. Mary's 
cemetery there.  The body is at the Klein & Stangel Inc. funeral 
home, Two Rivers, and may be viewed there from 7 o'clock this 
evening.  The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Monday 
evening.
Born on his parents' farm in the town of Two Creeks in 1878, 
the deceased was the son of John and Anna Mancel Kopetsky.
Following his schooling in the town he assisted his father on the
farm until 21 years of age when he went to Minnesota, remaining five 
years.
While in Minnesota he married Mathilda Srnsky of Tabor, Minn at East 
Grand Forks in 1903.  The couple remained there until 1905 when they 
returned to Mr. Kopetsky's former home in Two Creeks.  They have 
remained to operate the farm there ever since.
Mr. Kopetsky was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Mary's 
church, Tisch Mills. 
Surviving are the wife, fours sons, Frank and Stanley of Two Rivers, 
Wenzel and Leo both of route 1, Two Rivers; one daughter, Mrs. 
Norbert Kimmes of Two Rivers.  There are 12 grandchildren.
Also surviving are one brother, Wenzel Kopetsky of Two Rivers and 
two sisters, Mrs. Mary Vaclavik of Two Rivers and Mrs. Fred 
Hincheck of Mavie, Minn.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 30, 1946
(Sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)


MATHILDA KOPETSKY   cemetery #66

Mrs. Mathilda Kopetsky, 93, of Rt 2, Mishicot, died Sunday evening 
at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic
Church, Tisch Mills.  The Rev. Joseph P. Lutheran will officiate with
burial at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Mrs. Kopetsky was born March 13, 1883, in the Town of Bohemia, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Srnsky.  She was married to 
John Kopetsky in 1903 at East Grand Forks, Minn.  They farmed in the 
town of Two Creeks until Mr. Kopetsky died in 1946.  She was a member
of the Rosary Society at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, Stanley of Two Rivers and Leo of Rt 2, 
Mishicot, a brother, Rudolph of Minnesota, a sister, Mrs. Emma 
Stangel of Angus, Minn; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
A daughter and two sons preceeded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers,
after 4 p.m. Tuesday.  A memorial service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 23, 1976
(Sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)


WENZEL J. KOPETSKY   cemetery #89D

Wenzel J. Kopetsky, 85, of 1714 Monroe St., Two Rivers, retired Hamilton 
Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, employe, and earlier farmer and cheesemaker, died 
early Tuesday morning at a Manitowoc hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Kopetsky was born Feb. 21, 1886, in the Town of Two Creeks, son of the 
late John and Anna Melichar Kopetsky. He married Anna Sinkula Feb. 18, 1909, 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Norman. He was engaged in farming in the Town 
of Two Creeks after his marriage and also was employed as a cheesemaker at 
Two Creeks and in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County. He was a member of 
the school board in the Town of Two Creeks for several years, and took a 
short course in agriculture at the University of Wisconsin in his earlier 
years. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1922 where he was employed at Mirro 
Aluminum Co. and for 29 years until his retirement in 1952 at the Hamilton 
Mfg. Co.
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Frederick (Bernice) Olien and 
Mrs. Gilbert (Lucille) Kinderknecht, of Two Rivers; three sons, Alvin, Gary
and Clarence, of Two Rivers, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
3 p.m. Wednesday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 7, 1971


FRANK KOPIDLANSKY   cemetery #26

Frank Kopenpansky(sic), a well known resident of the town of 
Franklin died today after a long illness of consumption. 
Decedent was 40 years of age and was one of the prosperous 
farmers of the county. A wife and eight children survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 12, 1902, Page 1
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(NOTE: This is the only Frank Kopidlansky in the cemeteries. It's
possible the d. year on the stone was misread/He is on the 1900
Franklin twp. as Frank Kopesclanky age 38 with wife Maggie)


CARL KOPISCHKE   cemetery #89A

C. KOPISCHKE DEATH SUNDAY
Heart Attack is Fatal After Short Illness
Carl E. Kopischke died at his home at 1434 Hawthorne avenue last 
evening of heart trouble after a two-day illness. Mr. Kopischke 
was born in Germany on October 11, 1877, and came to this country 
in 1904. He lived in Illinois where he was married to Mathilda 
Ziehlke in 1904. In 1914 the couple took up their residence at 
Tigerton where they lived for six years before coming to this city. 
Mr. Kopischke is survived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs. 
Frieda Sonntag of this city, Erna at home and Hilda who is a 
student nurse at Columbia hospital at Milwaukee. He also leaves 
two brothers and two sisters who are in Germany and a brother, 
Fred Kopischke of Appleton. The funeral will be held on Wednesday 
afternoon at two o’clock from the St. John’s Lutheran church, the 
Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. The body will lie in state at the 
Beduhn and Goetz funeral home.
Manitowoc Evening Times, Monday, April 20, 1931, Page 7


HILDA KOPISCHKE   cemetery #89A

Hilda Kopischke, 48, of 1810 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, assistant director of 
nurses at Children's Hospital, Milwaukee, and a former Two Rivers resident, died 
at Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee, late Friday. She had been ill four days.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, 
the Rev. Carl ?psen officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers. 
Miss Kopischke was born Sept. 14, 1911, at La Salle, Ill., a daughter of the late 
Carl and Mathilda Zielke Kopischke. When she was a child the family brought her 
to Tigerton, Wis., where she attended grade school. Several years later the family 
came to Two Rivers where she was graduated from Washington High School. She 
enrolled in a nursing course at Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee, from which she was 
graduated as a registered nurse. For many years she had been at Milwaukee Children's 
Hospital. She was a member of the Church of the Redeemer at Milwaukee.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Eldon Sonntag and Mrs. Harry V. Slater of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Monday 
until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body 
will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 23, 1960  P. 3


JOHN KOPKE

Name: Koebke, John
D.: 10/8/1877
B.: 4/15/1804
Reg. D.: 12/27/1877
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 73 Yrs. 6 Mo. 23 Da.
B.P.: Germ.
D.P.:
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Franz A. O. Pieper
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Weakness
Pg. #: v.1 p.245
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(Note: After consulting the cem. office, these appear to be a match even
though the names are spelled differently. The cem. office burial book entry:
BURIAL REGISTER HAS BURIED OLD MR. KOPKE (UMLAUT OVER O) CHRIST FATHER $2.50


SR. M. ALBINA KOPP   cemetery #46

Sister M. Albina Margaret Kopp, 94, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died 
Friday morning at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be 8:45 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Pream, will officiate and burial will be 
in the convent cemetery.
Sister Kopp was born March 20, 1877, at St. Marys, Penn., daughter of the late 
Adam and Mary Feiley Kopp. She entered the convent in 1891 and pronounced her 
vows in 1897. She taught in many communities in Wisconsin including Brillion, 
Maple Grove, Appleton, and at St. Boniface and St. Paul Catholic Schools, 
Manitowoc. She also taught in Michigan and Nebraska. She took her first teaching 
assignment in Dodgevile in 1895.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Mahoney, of Harbor Springs, Mich., 
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the convent from 2-9 p.m. Sunday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of the arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 10, 1971


KATHARINA KOPPEL     cemetery #7

At the ripe old age of 82 years, Mrs. Catherine Koepel, one of the 
early settlers of Manitowoc county responded to death’s call. Her 
demise occurred at the home of her son, Anton Koepel, in Cato, and 
was due to dropsy. A son and two sisters are the only surviving 
relatives. The funeral will be held Tuesday at Whitelaw.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 10, 1900, Page 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 13 Dec. 1900:
Death in Cato recently of 82-yr. old Mrs. Catharine Koepel(sic), one of 
the oldest settlers in our county, of dropsy. She is survived by one 
son and 2 daughters. Her funeral was Tues. in Whitelaw.


AGNES KOPROWSKY   cemetery #89B

Mrs. J. Koprowsky, an old resident of this city, passed away at her
home, 2409 Adams Street Saturday morning.
Deceased was seventy-six years old, and for the past forty-two
years had been a resident of this city. She suffered from asthma.
Mrs. Jos. Koprowsky was born in Germany in 1847. In 1881 she, her
husband their four children emigrated to America, and came directly
to Two Rivers. For a short time the Koprowsky's made their home on
a farm near here. Besides her bereaved husband, the deceased is 
survived by three sons; Michael and August of Milwaukee, and John
of Oshkosh; and by one daughter, Anna of this city. She is also
survived by twelve grandchildren. The funeral took place at 9 o'clock
Tuesday morning from Sacred Heart church, Rev. Father Malkowski
performing the last rites.
Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, February 9, 1923


ANNA KOPROWSKI   cemetery #89C

WOMAN TAKEN ILL ON STREET
Mrs. Gust Koprowski, Aged 50, Dies In Physician's Car
TWO RIVERS (Special)-Suffering a heart attack while walking to the home of 
a relative on the south side, Mrs. Gust Koprowski, 50, 1410 16th street, died 
in a physician's automobile as she was being removed to the Municipal hospital 
at 9 o'clock Saturday night.
Mrs. Koprowski, who had been in good health, was taken ill on Madison street. 
She had been walking with a niece, Miss Edna Zierzow at the time. Her husband 
was a short distance ahead. Dr. L.J. Mortarty was called and she was placed in 
the doctor's car, but she died before reaching the hospital.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday noon at 12:15 in the Beduhn and Goetz 
chapel, with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Forest View 
cemetery. The body can be viewed at the funeral home tonight and until the hour 
of services.
Mrs. Koprowski, nee Anna Geerdts, was born in the town of Two Creeks Dec. 15, 1885, 
a daughter of Detlaff and Anna Jantzen Geerdts, natives of Germany. At the age of 
15 she left her Two Creeks home and for a number of years was employed at the 
Waverly hotel here. Later she went to Milwaukee to reside, returning a few years 
later to become a sewing student of Miss Louise Buhse.
On Aug. 30, 1905 she was married in this city to Gust Koprowski. Immediately 
after their marriage the couple went to Milwaukee where the family resided for 
19 years. In 1924 the family returned to Two Rivers where Mr. Koprowski 
established a business on 16th street.
Besides the widower and her parents, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Anna 
Deedon of Milwaukee, and a son, Clarence at home. She is also survived by five 
sisters, Mrs. Wenzel Hallada of the town of Mishicot, Mrs. John Puls and Mrs. 
Louis Puls, both of this city, Mrs. Arthur Zierzow of Two Creeks and Mrs. 
Edward P. Gloe of Madison, and a brother, William Geerdts of the town of Two 
Creeks.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 24, 1936 P. 9