[ KR ] OBITUARIES
AUGUST KRAASE cemetery #40 August Kraase, 76, bachelor farmer of Manitowoc route 1, died in the Holy Family hospital yesterday a short time after he had been found unconscious on the floor of his farm home. His doctor said he had suffered a stroke. Kraase was taken to the hospital by the sheriff's department. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Leschke funeral home and at 2:15 from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church. Burial will be made in the Town of Liberty. Mr. Kraase was born in Germany in 1862. He came to America and Manitowoc county with his parents when he was little more than a year old. He lived on the farm on route 1 for the past 30 years. Survivors include a brother, Carl of Liberty, and two sisters, Mrs. William Mahnke and Mrs, Albert Lierman, both of Manitowoc. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from today until the time of the services Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 29, 1938 CLARENCE KRAASE cemetery #40 Only Son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kraase Passes After an eight months, illness Clarence Kraase, 22, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kraase, town of Liberty passed away early this morning. He made his home on the farm with his parents who survive with one sister, Edna. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o'clock from the Liberty Lutheran church, Rev. Hensel officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 23, 1932
MARGARET KRABER cemetery #10 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1906: Mrs. Margaret Kraeber, wife of village Centerville resident John Kraeber, died last week of heart dropsy (Herzwassersucht). The deceased was born 09 July 1829 in the Prussian Rhine Province and came to America in 1886. She leaves 4 children in addition to her husband. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon.
CARL KRACHT cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1901: Death on Fri. of Carl Kracht, a well-known local resident, in the residence of his son-in-law Mathias Christiansen here following a 2-yr. illness. Mr. Kracht was born in Belitz, Mecklenburg-Schwerin on 09 Jan 1826. He came to No. America in 1852 and lived in Canada for 4 yrs. He came to Manitowoc in 1856 where he lived ever since. He operated a nursery here until2 yrs. ago when his wife died, at which time he gave up the nursery and went to live with a daughter. His funeral was held Sun. with a large number of vehicles in the funeral procession.
FRIEDERIKA KRACHT cemetery #64 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Sept. 1908: Death in Two Rivers Sunday last week of Mrs. H. Kracht of Two Creeks. The funeral was held Tuesday in Town Mishicott.
HEINRICH KRACHT cemetery #64 From Der Nord Westen, 15 Apr. 1909: Death on 04 April in Two Creeks of Henry Kracht, an old and esteemed resident of that town, leaving several children. His wife preceded him in death a few months ago. The funeral was held last Thursday.
MINNA KRACHT cemetery #44 Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kracht, who reside just outside the city limits, are ill and little hope is entertained for the recovery of Mrs. Kracht. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 13, 1899 P.4 ******* From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1899: Death Mon. afternoon of 85-yr. old Mrs. Charles Kracht. She became ill with the grippe only a day earlier but because of the her weakened condition and advanced age it caused her death. She was born 10 June 1814 in Hanover and in 1852 married Charles Kracht, her surviving husband with whom she went to Canada. Later the pair came here and have lived near the Manitowoc city limits where Mr. Kracht worked as a gardener. In addition to her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. M. Christiansen. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon with a large number of people in attendance. ****** FROM OUT THE GLOOM. Mrs. Chas. Kracht Crossed The Dark River of Death Yesterday. SUMMONS CAME AT 4 O'CLOCK. Deceased Was 85 Years of Age and Was a Pioneer of Manitowoc County-Ill but a Few Days. Mrs. Chas. Kracht crossed the dark river at her home just south of the city yesterday afternoon. The summons came at 4 o'clock and she passed away as quietly and peacefully as one lying down to pleasant dreams. She was 85 years of age and had been in failing health for a number of years. About four days ago she was attacked by the grip and was obliged to take to her couch. Since that time her death has been momentarily expected but it was, nevertheless, a severe shock to the family. Minnie Wiehenkel, the suject of this sketch, was born at Hanover, June 10, 1814, and her early life was passed at that place. In 1852 she was married to Chas. Kracht and they removed to Canada. Four years later they came to the United States and located in Manitowoc county where they have since resided. An aged husband and one daughter Mr. M. Christiansen survive to mourn her loss. Deceased was a woman of more than ordinary strength of character and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. The funeral will be held to-morrow at 2 o'clock from the late residence. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, February 14, 1899 P.1 ******* Funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Chas. Kracht were held at the late home yesterday and were largely attended. Many beautiful floral offerings testified the esteem of friends. The interment was at evergreen (sic). Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, February 16, 1899 P.4
EDWIN W. KRAEMER cemetery #82 Edwin K. Kraemer, 55, of R. 1, New Holstein, died at his home at 12:40 a.m. today following a long illness. Born Feb. 6, 1904, in the Town of Rhine, he was a son of the late William and Katherine Schwartz Kraemer, attended the district school in the town, and married Leona Hagenow of the Town of New Holstein on April 22, 1925. He operated a farm in the Town of Russell and moved to the Town of New Holstein in 1939. Prior to his illness, he was employed as a yard man at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co. in Kiel. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, two sons, eight grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Otto Kuhn, Mrs. Elsie Toepel and Mrs. Walter Grossheim, all of rural Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Edgar Burkhardt of rural Kiel, and two brothers, Arno of Osman and Arthur of rural Sheboygan. One grandson preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) He was a member of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church after noon. The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, January 30, 1960 – P.6 ********* Edwin W. Kraemer, 55, of Rt. 1, New Holstein, died at his home early Saturday morning after a long illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Evangelical and Refomed Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Mr. Kraemer was born in the Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, Feb. 6, 1904, son of the late william and Katherine Schwartz Kraemer. He attended district schools in the township and married Leona Hagenow of the Town of New Holstein April 22, 1925. Before moving to the Town of New Holstein in 1939 the couple farmed in the Town of Russell, Sheboygan County. Prior to his illness he had been yardman at A.A. Laun Furniture Co., Kiel. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, two sons, four sisters, Mrs. Otto Kuhn of Rt. 1, Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Elsie Topel and Mrs. Walter Grossheim of Rt. 2, Elkhart Lake, and Mrs. Edgar Burkhardt of Rt. 2, Kiel; two brothers, Arno of Osman and Arthur of Rt. 1, Sheboygan, and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday, when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state after the noon hour until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 30, 1960
ELMER KRAEMER cemetery #56 Elmer C. Kraemer, age 89, formerly of Ada and currently a resident of the Calumet Homestead in New Holstein, died Monday May 30, 2005 at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. He was born in the Town of Russell on Sept. 4, 1915, a son of the late John A. and Anna (Schuricht) Kraemer. Elmer was a 1933 graduate of Elkhart Lake High School. On Sept. 20, 1943, Hilda L. Huber and Elmer C. Kraemer were united in marriage at Madelyn Island, WI. Elmer was inducted into the U.S. Army in February of 1945, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and honorably discharged on Aug. 22, 1946. Elmer had been a salesperson for the Fuller Brush Company and later was employed at Hingiss Implement in Kiel as well as working in the construction trade for many years. He retired from the Hayssen Manufacturing Company in 1980 after working there for over 20 years. In his retirement years, Elmer had a hobby farm in the town of Meeme. He enjoyed raising steers, planting trees and his pride was a pond that he constructed on the farm. He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada where he had been active on various duties and serving as bell ringer. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Elmer was preceded in death by his step Mother, Clara Fett-Kraemer, one sister, Mathilda, 1 step-sister, Marion Schmidt, a brother, Erwin and a step-brother, Eugene Kraemer.
ELMER C. KRAEMER cemetery #80 Elmer C. Kraemer, age 89, formerly of Ada and currently a resident of the Calumet Homestead in New Holstein, died Monday May 30, 2005 at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. He was born in the Town of Russell on Sept. 4, 1915, a son of the late John A. and Anna (Schuricht) Kraemer. Elmer was a 1933 graduate of Elkhart Lake High School. On Sept. 20, 1943, Hilda L. Huber and Elmer C. Kraemer were united in marriage at Madelyn Island, WI. Elmer was inducted into the U.S. Army in February of 1945, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and honorably discharged on Aug. 22, 1946. Elmer had been a salesperson for the Fuller Brush Company and later was employed at Hingiss Implement in Kiel as well as working in the construction trade for many years. He retired from the Hayssen Manufacturing Company in 1980 after working there for over 20 years. In his retirement years, Elmer had a hobby farm in the town of Meeme. He enjoyed raising steers, planting trees and his pride was a pond that he constructed on the farm. He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada where he had been active on various duties and serving as bell ringer. Surviving Elmer is his wife Hilda; one son, two daughters, four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and three step-great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a step-sister-in-law. Elmer was preceded in death by his step Mother, Clara Fett-Kraemer, one sister, Mathilda, 1 step-sister, Marion Schmidt, a brother, Erwin and a step-brother, Eugene Kraemer. (Survivors edited for privacy)
GENA S. KRAEMER cemetery #44 Mrs. Louis M. Kraemer, 85, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at the home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kraemer, nee Jena Peterson, was born Feb. 25, 1887, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Peter and Bertha Olson Peterson. She was married to Louis M. Kraemer Dec. 21, 1912, at Manitowoc. The couple always resided at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Dec. 3, 1954. She was a member of A.L.C.W. of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sons, John, of Manitowoc and William, of Allouez; three daughters, Mrs. Karl (Margaret) Wage and Mrs. William (Bernyce) Zimmermann, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Kenneth (Marion) Neubauer, of Decator, Ga.; 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 15, 1972 ******** [d. 08-15-1972/age 85 yrs./widow of Ludwig M. Kraemer]
LEONA KRAEMER cemetery #82 Leona Kraemer, 82, a former Kiel resident, died Friday at the Calumet Homestead Nursing Home in New Holstein, where she had lived for two years. The former Leona Hagenow was born in the Town of New Holstein, January 4, 1903, a daughter of Christian and Helen Rau Hagenow. She attended district schools. Her marriage to Edwin Kraemer took place April 22, 1925. The couple farmed in the Town of Russell and the Town of New Holstein until 1960, when Mr. Kraemer died. Mrs. Kraemer lived in Kiel from 1963 until 1982. She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel. Surviving are two daughters (private); two sons (private); 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Clara Hildebrandt of Kiel and Mathilda Schur of Plymouth; and a brother, Raymond Hagenow of Kiel. Three grandchildren and one brother preceded her in death. The funeral was Monday at St. Peter UCC in Kiel. The Rev. John Baumann, pastor, officiated. Burial in Kiel cemetery. No newspaper named, February 15, 1985
MYRTLE L. KRAEMER cemetery #61 Myrtle L. Kraemer, 92, of Kiel, died peacefully Tuesday morning, May 4, 2004, at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah. She is the former Myrtle Henschel born April 27, 1912, in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Charles and Alvina Brandt Henschel. Myrtle attended Pigeon River School in the Town of Meeme. On August 29, 1931, she married Arno W. Kraemer at Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman. Arno preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1978. The couple resided in Newton and Osman. Myrtle moved to Kiel in 1979. Myrtle was a member of St. James UCC, Spring Valley, and a charter member of the ladies aid society. She was presently a member of St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel, and the ladies aid society and was active with the Kiel Senior Citizens. She enjoyed gardening, playing sheepshead, skat, cribbage and bingo. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles and Thomas; one grandson; one great-grandson; four brothers; and five sisters. Myrtle was a very special mother, mother-in-law and grandmother who will be dearly missed. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 7, at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will take place in St. James Cemetery, Spring Valley. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, on Thursday, May 6, from 4 until 8 p.m. and at the CHURCH on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial has been established in her name. The Sheboygan Press, May 5, 2004
VERNA M. KRAEMER cemetery #14 Verna M. Kraemer, age 86, of Howards Grove, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home where she had been a resident the last month. The former Verna, Karstaedt was born on June 7, 1917 in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, a daughter of the late Otto and Ida (Heckmann) Karstaedt. She attended School in the town of Meeme. Verna Karstaedt was united in marriage to Walter Oehldrich on April 3, 1937 at Ss. John and Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. Walter preceded her in death on July 7, 1977. She married Arthur Kraemer on Feb. 7, 1981. Verna was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Haven and the Ladies Guild of the Church. Verna was an avid gardener and raised beautiful produce that she gave to her family and friends. She enjoyed craft making and sewing doll clothes for her three great-granddaughters. Surviving Verna are two daughters, three grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, two sisters, three brothers, one brother-in-law, four sisters- in-law. Also surviving her is a stepdaughter, four stepsons, 16 step- grandchildren, nineteen step-great-grandchildren and one step great-great- grandson. Verna was preceded in death by two infant sons: one step-grandson, Thomas: two sisters, Olive Koeppen and Dorothy Wenzel; and one brother, Gilbert Karstaedt. A funeral service will be held for Verna on Friday May 28, at 7 p.m. at Zimmer’s Westview Funeral and Cremation Care Center. The Rev. Ronald Pederson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Haven will officiate. Interment will be in Saxon Cemetery, town of Centerville. Friends may call on the family on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in the name of Verna M. Kraemer. Zimmer’s Westview Funeral and Cremation Care Center is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent at the Zimmerfuneralhomecom Web site, The Sheboygan Press, May 27, 2004
EMILIA KRAFENSTEIN cemetery #44 Mrs. Amelia Kraffenstein(sic), wife of Charles Kraffenstein, 1020 Buffalo street, died last evening following a short illness. Death was due to flu-pnemonia. Deceased was born in Russia and the family came to this country to live only a few years ago. She was 32 years of age and besides the husband five children survive to mourn their mother's death. One of the children remained in Russia with relatives when the family removed to this country. The funeral will be at the late home and services will be by Rev. Karl Machmiller. Interment will be made at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis, February 19, 1920 P. 8
CONRAD J. KRAFT cemetery #82 Conrad J. Kraft, 90, of 1233 S. 8th St., Manitowoc, a former Kiel resident, died late Saturday afternoon at Manitowoc County Hospital. He was born May 14, 1875 in Wittenburg, Germany, a son of the late Christopher and Christina Kraft. The family came to the United States in 1882 and settled in Downsville where on Dec. 30, 1903, he was married to Mildred Flick. The couple lived in the northern part of Wisconsin until 1926 when they moved to Kiel where he was employed by the Kiel Wooden Ware and Stoelting Brothers Co., until his retirement in 1952. In 1960 the couple moved to Manitowoc. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1953. Mrs. Kraft died in 1963. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel. Surviving are five daughters, Miss Betty Kraft, Mrs. Roy (Lois) Madsen, and Mrs. Fred (Evelyn) Schuler, all of Manitowoc, Mrs. Kenneth (Mildred) Semph of Victorville, Calif., and Mrs. Burt (Madeline) Van Oss of Holland, Mich.; four sons, Leonard of Manitowoc, Howard of Chicago, Harold of Green Bay and Robert of Milwaukee; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A son, Kenneth, died in 1939. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Kiel with the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel after 4 o’clock this afternoon until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church from noon until time of services. The Sheboygan Press – Monday, April 11, 1966 – P. 12
FRANK KRAFT cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1905: Death Fri. of 70-yr. old Frank Kraft of old age debility in St. Marien Hospital where he had been staying at the expense of the city.
KENNETH R. KRAFT cemetery #82 Kiel Youth Killed in Highway 57 Crash Flashlight Signal Fails as Warning Car Crashes Into Rear of Semi-Trailer on Highway 57 North of Elkhart Lake Plymouth, Wis. – Kenneth Kraft, 19-year-old Kiel youth, died at the Plymouth hospital at 5:20 a.m. today from injuries received shortly after midnight when he drove his light coupe squarely into the back end of a heavy semi-trailer two and one-half miles north of Elkhart Lake on Highway 57. His companion, Clarence Goebel, 22, also of Kiel, escaped with minor injuries, according to Coroner Wesley Van Zanten. Earl T. Feustel, Green Bay, driver of the Jones Transfer Lines “semi,” told County Traffic Officer Milton Tauscher that the youths apparently did not see his frantic flashlight signals as he tried to warn them of his parked truck at 1:15 a.m. Lights Failed Feustel said the lights on his truck failed on a bad hill and curve as he was driving north toward Green Bay and that he drove to a straight section of the highway before stopping to make repairs. Before he could set his flares, he said, the automobile carrying the Kiel youths approached from behind. It was then he seized his flashlight and tried to wave them down. The Kiel young men were returning home from Elkhart Lake. Feustel jumped aside as their machine smashed into the rear of the truck, the front end of the car plowing underneath the trailer all the way to the windshield. The trailer was not damaged, but the automobile was nearly demolished. A passing motorist took the two youths to the hospital at Plymouth. After questioning by authorities, Feustel was allowed to continue to Green Bay with his truck. Coroner Van Zanten said no inquest would be held. Born in Menomonie The youth was born in Durand, Wis., Pepin county, the son of Conrad J. and Mildred Frick Kraft, on Nov. 24, 1919. In 1926 the family moved here. He graduated from Kiel High school in 1937. He was a forward on the Kiel High school basketball team in his senior year, and an end on the football team. He took a great interest in athletics. He was a member of the Kiel fire department and since graduating from high school had been employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware company. Survivors are the parents, five sisters and four brothers. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at 2 o’clock at the First Presbyterian church, the Rev. Frank Zimmermann officiating, with interment in the Kiel cemetery. The body can be viewed at the funeral home from Friday noon. The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, May 3, 1939 – P. 1 & 2
MILDRED KRAFT cemetery #82 Funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs. Mildred Anna Kraft, 83, of Manitowoc who died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. The services were held at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Allen Bowe officiating. Burial was in Kiel Cemetery. Mrs. Kraft was born January 3, 1880, on a farm near Downsville, Dunn County, daughter of the late Jacob and Magadelene Michael Flick. She attended Hay Crick School and was married to Conrad John Kraft at Downsville December 30, 1903. The couple lived at Kiel from 1926 until 1958, moving to Manitowoc. She was a member of Kiel Presbyterian Church and the Dorcas and Missionary societies of the church. Surviving are the husband, four sons, Leonard of Manitowoc, Howard of Chicago, Harold of Green Bay and Robert of Milwaukee; five daughters, Miss Elizabeth Kraft, Mrs. Roy Madsen and Mrs. Fritz Schuler of Manitowoc, Mrs. Kenneth Seph of Victorville, California and Mrs. Burt Van Oss of Holland, Michigan; a brother, Edwin of Orlando, Florida; a sister, Mrs. Albert Diesslin of St. Paul, Minnesota; 18 grandchildren and five great grand- children. A son, Kenneth, preceded her in death. - June 1, 1963 *********** Funeral Services for Mrs. Conrad J. Kraft, 83, of Manitowoc, a former resident of Kiel, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Kiel. The Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of services. Mrs. Kraft died Tuesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for a past month. The former Mildred Flick was born Jan. 3, 1880, near Downsville, a daughter of the late Jacob and Magdalene Flick. She received her education at Hay Crick School. She married Conrad Kraft Dec. 30, 1903, at Downsville. The couple moved to Kiel in 1926 and lived there until 1958 when they moved to Manitowoc. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kiel and a former Dorcas and Missionary Society member. Surviving are her husband; five daughters, Miss Elizabeth Kraft, Mrs. Roy (Lois) Madsen, and Mrs. Fred (Evelyn) Schuler, all of Manitowoc, Mrs. Kenneth (Mildred) Semph, Victorville, Calif., and Mrs. Burt (Madeline) Van Oss, Holland, Mich., four sons, Leonard, Manitowoc, Howard, Chicago, Harold, Green Bay, and Robert, Milwaukee; 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Albert Diesslin, St. Paul, Minn., and a brother, Edwin, Orlando. Fla. - 1963
CLARENCE KRAHN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1901: Death of a 3-mo. old child of Gustav Krahn here on Sun. after a short illness.
GUST C. KRAHN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1908: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 29 June) Local barber Gustav Krahn died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday morning between 5 and 7 a.m. The exact time of his death cannot be given because he was home alone while his wife was on a visit to Manitowoc. He had already arisen and had his breakfast when the attack hit. When he was found his coffee was still warm. He had planned a trip to English Lake for Sunday and on the return trip pick up his wife in Manitowoc… A doctor was called but could only confirm that Mr. Krahn was dead from a heart attack. He was 32 years of age and is survived by his widow and an 8-year old daughter. He was widely known and respected here. He operated a thriving barber shop near Waverly House.
HERMAN KRAHN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1899: Fri. night Herman Krahn, a young man from Kaukauna who formerly resided here, was killed by being run over by a freight train near Marshfield. He was a brakeman on the train and was missing when it arrived in Marshfield. The search found his mangled body on the tracks and it is surmised that he slipped and fell under the wheels. He was buried Mon. in Manitowoc. ******** MEETS SUDDEN DEATH. Herman Krahn Run Over By a C & N.W. Freight Train Near Marshfield. DEATH WAS INSTANTANEOUS. Formerly Lived in Manitowoc, Where He Still Has Relative, Remains to be Brought Here Monday. Herman Krahn, of Kaukauna, a young man who formerly resided in Manitowoc, was run over by a freight train and instantly killed last night. The accident occurred about one half a mile this side of Marshfield. Mr. Krahn is a brakeman on the Marshfield branch of the Chicago & Northwestern road. Last night when the regular freight reached Marshfield Mr. Krahn was missing. He had been last seen at a switch about a half mile back and some of the crew were sent back to investigate. The body was found lying near the track in a horribly mutilated condition, the rear end of the train having passed across his chest. The body was taden (sic) to Marshfield and thence to Kaukauna. Just how the accident happened will never be known. It had been raining and freezing and it is generally supposed among the train hands that the deceased slipped while boarding the caboose and fell under the wheels. Mrs. Fredericka Krahn, the mother of the deceased was visiting her son William Krahn in this city and news of her terrible bereavement was sent her immediately. She left for Kaukauna this morning. The remains will be brought to Manitowoc arriving here at one o'clock Monday afternoon. Interment will take place immediately at Evergreen cemetery. Herman Krahn was a single man, thirty years of age. He formerly lived in this city and was employed at different times by J.A. Koehler and C. Bock. For a time he was also operator in the Western Union telegraph office. Nine years ago he took up railroad work and with his mother lived at Kaukauna. One brother, William, works for the Smalley Manufcturing Company in this city. His father Mr. Fred Krahn was also a railroad man and met his death in a manner similar to that of his son several years ago. The many friends of Mr. Krahn in this city were quite shocked at his sudden taking away and many express regret and sympathy for the family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 11, 1899 P.1 ******* Remains of Herman Krahn Brought Here for Interment. The remains of Mr. Herman Krahn, who was killed by a freight train near Marshfield Friday night, arrived at Manitowoc at noon to-day from Kaukauna. The body was met at the depot by a large number of friends and relatives and taken at once to Evergreen Cemetery for interment. Funeral services were held this morning at the Reformed church at Kaukauna, the Rev. Eichner officiating. Those who accompained the remains from Kaukauna, were the mother of the deceased, Mrs. Fredrick Krahn; Frank Krahn and family and Albert Wilke and family, of Kaukauna; Fred Krahn and family of Marshfield; the Rev. Eichner and the pall-bearers, Messrs J. Graves, F. Hunt, M. Brame, J. Bedore, J. Larre and W. Hoffman, all of Kaukauna. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, March 13, 1899 P.2 ******* [bur.03-10-1899/age 34 yrs./cause:accident]
WILLIAM KRAHN, SR. cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1909: Wilhelm Krahn, who has been a resident of our city for 42 years, died Sunday at age 57. The deceased formerly worked in the factory of Smalley Manufacturing Co. until illness forced him to give up his work. He leaves a widow, 3 daughters, a son, his elderly mother and several sisters. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
ADELINE KRAINIK cemetery #44 MISS KRAINIK PASSES AWAY EARLY TODAY Miss Adeline H. Krainik, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Krainik, passed away at her home this morning. The deceased was 42 years of age and a graduate of the North Side High school. She is survived by four sisters, Mrs. A.J. Chermak, Mrs. Henry W. Wilda, Mrs. A. J. Fanta of this city and Mrs. F. B. Wiesner of St. Louis; and four brothers, John, Charles and Anton of this city, and Emil of Milwaukee. The funeral will be held from the home 835 N. 8th street Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald News, Sat. December 11, 1926, p. 4
ALVIN A. KRAINIK cemetery #44 Alvin A. Krainik, 61, of 1013 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Krainik was born April 14, 1910, at Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Marie Hackbarth Krainik. He married Elva Meurer June 5, 1937, at Menominee, Mich. Prior to his employment at Manitowoc Engineering co. he owned and operated Krainik's Dixie Service Station for 28 years. Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Paul, two sisters, Mrs. Viola Ransom and Mrs. Roy Peronto, of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. A grandson preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon and evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 29, 1971 ******** [d. 11-28-1971/age 61 yrs./bur. on Mr. and Mrs. John Meurer lot]
ANTON KRAINIK cemetery #44 ANTON KRAINIK DIES AT HOME IN 58TH YEAR Masonic Funeral Services To Be Held Tuesday For Business Leader Anton E. Krainik, for many years engaged in retail business in Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at the home, 728 North 11th street. Mr. Krainik, who was 58 years of age, had been in failing health for the past two years. Funeral services will be held at Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Masonic Temple, in charge of the Masonic lodge. Internment will be at Evergreen cemetery. The deceased was born in this city in 1876 and after completing school entered the employ of C. and W. Frazier where he remained for several years. Later he engaged in tea and coffee business with his brother Frank. On the death of the latter he engaged in the grocery business with his brother John in 1895. Under the name Krainik Bros. this firm continued until 1929. For the last few years he conducted the Krainik shop on North Eight street with his daughter, Viola. Mr. Krainik was married in this city September 16, 1903 to Miss Marie Hackbarth. Survived are his widow; two daughters, Viola and Mrs. Roy Peronto, both of this city; two sons, Alvin and Paul, both of this city; three brothers, Charles and John [of this] city, and Emil, Milwaukee; and four sisters, Mrs. A. J. Chermak, Mrs. A. J. Fanta, and Mrs. H. W. Wilda, all of this city, and Mrs. F. B. Wiesner, St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Krainik was a member of the Masonic lodge and the Eastern Star. The body may be viewed at the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home tonight and will be removed to the Masonic Temple at 11 a.m. Tuesday, where it will lie in state until the hour of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Monday, Feb. 4, 1935, p. 2 ********* [bur. 02-05-1935/age 58 yrs./cause: coronary sclerosis/ bur. on Mrs. Marie Krainik lot]
ARTHUR S. KRAINIK cemetery #44 Arthur Stephen Krainik, 95, who formerly lived with his daughter, the late Mrs. J. Edward Mueller of 1225 Arrowhead Dr., and of Manitowoc, Wis., died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 1987, at Bethany home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Jens Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Manitowoc. There will be visitation at the Egelhof-Casper-Strueber Funeral Home. Mr. Krainik, who was born June 9, 1891 at Two Creeks, Wis., was employed at the All Aluminum Co., Manitowoc until he retired. He was a World War I veteran and a member of the Elks Lodge 687 Knight Temple, Manitowoc, [not legible] Royal Arch Mason Lodge 16, Order of Eastern Star; Two Rivers Shrine Club; B?? River Country Club and National Metalware Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Clara Bracken, and a daughter, Mrs. Mueller in 1983. Surviving are a daughter, Ardis of Chicago and three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be given to the Lyric Opera House, Chicago. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Monday, June 8, 1987. ******* [d. 06-07-1987 in Dubuque IA/age 95 yrs./widower of Clara B. Krainik] (09 Jun 1891/Jun 1987/SSDI)
CAROLINE KRAINIK cemetery #44 Mrs. William Krainik, 68, of 922 N. 17th St., Manitowoc, died of a coronary Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Caroline Vollendorf was born April 3, 1899, at Kaukauna, daughter of the late Otto and Augusta Luschow Vollendorf. She attended Manitowoc schools and was graduated in 1916 from South Side high School. She was employed five years at Mirro Aluminum Co., leaving in 1921. She was married Sept. 6, 1921 to William Krainik. Mrs. Krainik was a member of the Order of Eastern Star 196 and Eastern Star and Elks Lodge auxiliaries. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, (private), a brother, Marvin Vollendorf, of Manitowoc and seven grandchildren. A sister and four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until noon Tuesday and then at Phipps Memorial Chapel. Eastern Star memorial services will be at 7:30 oíclock this Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Mon 25 Mar 1968 ******* [d. 03-23-1968/age 68 yrs./wife of William L. Krainik]
CHARLES KRAINIK cemetery #33 Charles Krainik, 85, of 1109 Wisconsin Ave., Manitowoc, formerly of 925 N. 6th St., died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Christian Science services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Krainik was born Oct. 19, 1885, at Manitowoc, son of the late Wenzel and Anna Svoboda Krainik. He attended schools in Manitowoc. He married Ida Burkart April 23, 1913, at Manitowoc. The couple resided at Manitowoc. He had been in the grocery business from 1927 until his retirement in 1957. His wife preceded him in death in 1966. Mr. Krainik was a member of the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, F. and A.M. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Blanche Wilda, of Manitowoc. Five sisters and four brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 o'clock this Friday afternoon where Masonic memorial services will be held at 7:30 o'clock. Memorials may be made to the Manitowoc Y.M.C.A. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 23, 1971
CLARA B. KRAINIK (d. 1974) cemetery #44 Mrs. Arthur Krainik, 80, of 840 Hawthorne Ter., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Krainik, nee Clara Bracken, was born Dec. 23, 1893, at Chicago, daughter of the late Olaf and Jenny Bracken. She attended schools in Chicago. She was married to Arthur Krainik Oct. 30, 1920, at Chicago. She was a 50 year member of the Manitowoc Order of Eastern Star, Chapter No. 196, the Manitowoc Commandery Order No. 45, Knight Templar, and the Shrine Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Betty) Mueller, of Dubuque, Iowa, and Miss Ardis of Chicago; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home form to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital or First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Sat 23 Mar 1974: (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CLARA K. KRAINIK (d. 1975) cemetery #44 Mrs. Clara Krainik, 87, formerly of 1210 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Krainik, nee Clara Krieser, was born Sept. 22, 1887, at Rosecrans, daughter of the late William and Wilhelmina Krieser. She was married to Edward F. Krainik June 17, 1908, at Manitowoc. He preceded her death in 1959. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and a charter member of Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Rank, of Manitowoc: two brothers, Daniel, of Manitowoc and Clarence, of Yuma, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Nora) Gohr and Mrs. Adolph (Myrtle) Mancl of Manitowoc and two grandchildren, (private), and six great grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from noon Wednesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Mon 2 10 1975, p. 3 ******** [d. 02-10-1975/age 87 yrs./widow of Edward F. Krainik] (22 Sep 1887/Feb 1975/SSDI)
EDWARD F. KRAINIK (d. 1959) cemetery #44 Edward F. Krainik, 73, of 1210 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Myron J. Hoff officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Krainik was born Nov. 19, 1885, at Manitowoc, son of the late Stephen and Anna Seidel Krainik. He attended schools in Manitowoc and as a young man was employed at Smalley Mfg. Co. and Frolick Machine Shop. In 1903 he began working at Rahr Malting Co. as an electrician and served in that capacity for 23 years when he went to Mirro Aluminum Co. where he worked at that trade for 27 years. He retired from the company in 1953. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Manitowoc Aerie 706, former secretary of Electricians Union, Local 751, and a member of Mirro Retired Employees Club. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth C. Rank of Manitowoc: two brothers, Arthur and William of Manitowoc: two sisters, Mrs. Edward Ellingboe of Two Rivers and Mrs. Walter J. Wiesner of Manitowoc: two grandchildren and one grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Sat 21 Feb 1959, p. M-9 ******** [d. 02-20-1959/age 73 yrs.]
ELVA KRAINIK cemetery #44 Mrs. Elva H. Krainik, age 88, formerly of 1013 S. 16th St., Manitowoc died Sunday afternoon, March 20, 2005 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral service will be held at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will officiate with burial of her cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Elva was born Dec. 13, 1916 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Emma Hackman Meurer. She grew up and was educated at Manitowoc and married Alvin A. Krainik on June 5, 1937 at Menominee, Mich. Alvin preceded her in death in 1971. Elva was employed at Aluminum Specialty for many years retiring in 1978. Elva enjoyed homemaking, taking care of grandchildren, crocheting and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to her parents and husband, Alvin, Elva was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law: Judith Krainik; a sister: Emma Lou Schuh; and a grandson: John Dennis Strauss. Relatives and friends may call from 9 a.m. Wednesday at Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory until the time of service at 11:15 a.m. The family would like to thank the staffs at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and the third floor at St. Mary Home for their care and concern during Mother's stay. Your thoughtfulness is most appreciated. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, March 22, 2005. ******* (13 Dec 1916/20 Mar 2005/SSDI)
FRANK KRAINIK cemetery #7 Frank Krainik, a Sheboygan inmate of Maple Crest sanatorium for the past five months, died at the institution and was buried from St. Michael's church at Whitelaw this morning. Deceased was a Sheboygan patient. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 26, 1916 P.1
FRANK L. KRAINIK cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Aug. 1905: Death Sat., following a long illness, of 32-yr. old Frank Krajnik from typhus. He was a partner in the local firm of Krajnik Bros. He was well known here and enjoyed general admiration. In addition to his widow he leaves one child, his mother, 4 brothers and 6 sisters. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon. ******* [bur. 08-08-1905/age 32 yrs/cause: typhoid fever]
IDA KRAINIK cemetery #33 Mrs. Charles Krainik, 73, of 925 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at home following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be t 1:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Krainik was born Ida Burkart May 29, 1892, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Katherine Secheuren Burkart. She attended schools at Manitowoc. She was married Apr. 23, 1913, to Mr. Krainik. The couple celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedding in 1963. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Sat 29 Jan 1966
JOHN KRAINIK cemetery #44 John Krainik, 93, of 724 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient 18 days. Christian Science services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Krainik was born Oct. 15, 1870, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Wencel and Anna Svoboda Krainik. He attended Manitowoc public schools and was a graduate in accountancy at Valparaiso (Ind.) University, returning to Manitowoc where for many years he was in the grocery business. He retired in 1930. He was a member of the Manitowoc Christian Science Church, a 50-year member of the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 55, a 47-tear member of the Manitowoc Fraternal Order of Elks Lodge No. 687, a member of the Manitowoc Z.C.B.J. Lodge; a Senior Citizen and an ardent pool player. He was unmarried. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Blanche Wilda, of Manitowoc; two brothers, Charles Krainik, of Manitowoc and Emil Krainik, of Milwaukee, and nieces and nephews. Five sisters and two brothers preceded him death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Masonic memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Wed., May 13, 1964 ******* [John R. Krainik/d. 5-12-1964/age 93 yrs./burial on Wenzel Krainik lot]
MARIE H. KRAINIK cemetery #44 Mrs. Anton E. Krainik, 70, of 728 North 11th street, Manitowoc, died Thursday following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm. Saturday at the Masonic temple. Dr. C. H. Phipps will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Marie Hackbarth in Milwaukee in 1880 and when a child accompanied her parents to Manitowoc. She was married to Mr. Krainik in 1903. He died in 1935. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Roy F. Peronto of Manitowoc and Mrs. Charles Ransom of Milwaukee; two sons, Alvin and Paul of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Otto Wihsmann of Kinley Park, Ill., and Mrs. Oscar Heinze of Pewaukee, Wis.; and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, after Friday noon. The casket will be moved to the Masonic temple at 10 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Thurs. 15 Feb 1951 ********* [d. 02-15-1951/age 70 yrs./widow of Anton E. Krainik]
PAUL E. KRAINIK cemetery #44 Paul E. Krainik, 66, of 1327 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 15, at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Phipps Memorial Chapel at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Krainik was born July 1, 1916, at Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Marie Hackbarth Krainik. He attended schools in Manitowoc and was graduated from, Lincoln High School with the Class of 1933. He served in the Military Service with the United States Army. He entered the service in 1943 and was discharged in 1944. His first wife, the former Ruth Klusmeyer, preceded him in death. He married Evelyn Ziarnik June 17, 1967, at Manitowoc and the couple resided here. He had been a sealer of the City of Manitowoc, retiring in 1978. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and American Legion Drews-Bleser Post 88. He was a member, past president and past lieutenant governor of the First Kiwanis Club of Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Thursday Dec. 16, 1982 ******* [bur. on Marie Krainik lot]
RUTH R. KRAINIK cemetery #44 Mrs. Paul E. Krainik, 46, of 1424 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died at home Thursday morning after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Krainik, the former Ruth Klusmeyer, was born Oct. 17, 1918, at Manitowoc, daughter of Edward W. and Reine Neubauer Klusmeyer. She was graduated was Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1936. She had been employed in the city clerk and city treasurer's offices, on a part-time basis in recent years. She was married to Paul Krainik Nov. 30., 1944, at Manitowoc and the couple always resided at Manitowoc. Survivors are the husband, a daughter, (private), and her parents. Friends may call at Urbanek Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m., Friday until 1:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, November 5, 1964, p. T-5 ******* [d. 11-05-1964/age 46 yrs./wife of Paul E. Krainik/ bur. on Mrs. Marie Krainik lot]
VIOLA M. KRAINIK cemetery #32 Viola (Herman) Krainik, a.k.a. Krajnik, age 95, a Francis Creek resident, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc County. Viola was born Oct. 10, 1909 near Branch, in the town of Kossuth (Route 5), daughter of the late Luke and Emma (Hessel) Herman. The family moved to Mishicot in 1915 and then to Francis Creek in 1922. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1927. Viola was employed at Hessel Music House for several years, then at Korzinek Music Shop until her retirement in 1965. On Sept. 28, 1957, Viola married Joseph Krainik at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. After their marriage, they lived at Polifka Corners from 1957 until 1974 when they moved to Francis Creek. Viola was a member of St. Anne Catholic Parish, Francis Creek and St. Anne Altar Society. She was a long time member of the Kubale-O'Connell VFW Auxiliary Post 6179, Kellnersville having served as president, secretary and treasurer. She was honored as auxiliary president at the VFW state convention in West Allis. Viola was an active participant in the Francis Creek-Rockwood Senior Citizens where she served as secretary for eight years. She also enjoyed belonging to the Kellnersville Senior Citizens. Viola went home to the Lord on Sept. 26, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband: Joseph, on Sept. 24, 1986; her parents; two brothers: Luke Herman Jr. and Carl (Webber) Herman; two sisters: Beatrice Benish and an infant sister, Mary; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Survivors include nephews, nieces; brother-in-law: Ernest Krajnik, Francis Creek and nieces and nephews of the Krajnik family. A special family, the Neilitz family, is also included. Other relatives and friends will miss Viola. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. Paul Paider will officiate with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum, Manitowoc, to follow. Relatives and friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. Thursday to the time of liturgy at 10 a.m. Memorials to St. Anne Parish, Francis Creek or the donor's choice would be appreciated. The staff of the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville is serving the Krainik family. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
VLASTA KRAINIK cemetery #44 DEATH COMES AS MERCIFUL DELIVERANCE Years of suffering ended today for Miss Vlasta Krainik, 66, who passed away at Maple Crest sanitarium where she had been a patient for a year and a half. Afflicted twenty years ago Miss Krainik's malady developed into an incurable one and during the past several years she had experienced great suffering and death came as a merciful deliverance to her. Miss Krainik was born August 13, 1864, at Francis Creek and with her parents moved to this city when a young girl. Her parents were one of the pioneer settlers of the county. The deceased is survived by her aged mother Mrs. Arnelia Krainik, three sisters, Mrs. Ed. Steidl, Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. J.T. Webster, Chicago; Mrs. W.A. Blumenthal, this city, and a brother, Fred Krainik of Oakland, Calif. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from the Frazier Mortuary with burial at the Evergreen cemetery, Rev. Phipps will officiate. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 9, 1930 P. 2 ******* [Vlasta Krainik/bur. 12-11-1930/age 66 yrs/died at Franklin, WI/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur. on John Krainik lot]
WENZEL KRAINIK cemetery #44 VACLAV KRAJNIK From the Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday June 8, 1899: Wenzel Krainik of this city, died at St. Mary's Hospital, Oshkosh, on Saturday last. He had undergone an operation for appendicitis twelve days before. The operation seemed to be successful and the wound had healed. But a few days before his death his stomach would not retain food. His wife and two of his children were present at his bedside when he breathed his last. His remains were brought here for interment. The funeral took plac on Monday and was conducted by the Society C.S.P.S. of which he was a member. He was born at Melnik, Bohemia, September 28, 1846, and when 10 years old came to this country, landing at New Orleans. The family came north and settled in Kossuth in 1856. In 1867 he was married to Annie Svoboda, and in 1870 spent a few months clerking in Chicago. He returned to Kossuth and resumed farm work. He served for some time on the board of supervisors. Twenty-six years ago he moved to Manitowoc and went into the hotel business with his father-in-law, soon after assuming entire control himself. Twelve years ago he built a store and engaged in the mercantile business though he left the management of the store to his children. He was elected to the city council three times and was a member of the county board one year. He leaves a wife and 11 children, 6 girls and 5 boys. They are Mrs. Fanta, Mrs. Cermak, Misses Alvina, Bessie, Addie and Blanche and John, Frank, Anton, Emil and Charles. Mr. Krainik was a public spirited citizen and a man of considerable enterprise. He so ordered his life as to earn respect and confidence of all who knew him. ******* From Der Nord Westen, 08 June 1899: Death Sat. of Wenzel Krainik following an appendix operation in an Oshkosh hospital. The 53-yr. old man was an eminent citizen of our city. He leaves a widow and eleven children. The funeral took place Mon. at the local city cemetery. ******** Mrs. W. Krainik and son, Anton went to Oshkosh this afternoon, word having been received that Mr. Krainik is in a critical condition and that small hopes are entertained for his recovery. Mr. Krainik underwent an operation for appendicitus a few days ago. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 2, 1899 ********* [Wenzel/Krainik/1846-1899/bur. 06-03-1899/cause: appendicitis]