[ MILLF ] OBITUARIES
SR. M. RAPHAEL MILLFIELD cemetery #46 Sister M. Raphael, 87, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at the convent, Alverno. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Family convent Chapel. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Raphael, nee Clara Millfield, was born Dec. 10, 1883, at Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Hormuth Millfield. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity May 11, 1906, and professed her vows Aug. 9, 1909. She had been a music teacher for many years teaching in Wisconsin, Michigan, Nebraska and Arizona Friends may call at the convent after 2 p.m. Sunday until time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1971 MARTHA A. MILLGARD cemetery #89A MRS. MILLGARD SUMMONED, ILL BUT TWO DAYS Continuing her work at the Hamilton Co. until Saturday noon, Mrs. William Millgard, 41, who underwent an operation at the hospital at Manitowoc on Monday passed away last evening. She had been in fairly good health but it was realized that her condition was serious before she was removed to Manitowoc. The maiden name of the deceased was Martha Sartorius, being born at Ludington, Mich., Jan. 1, 1887. She was married at Ludington, Mich., to Wm. Millgard, Aug. 8, 1906 and has been a resident of Two Rivers for the past ten years, Mr. Millgard being employed at the Goods plant here. Besides the husband and two daughters, Mrs. Albert Kelp and Louise, both of this city, a mother at Ludington, Mrs. George Sartorius, four sisters, Mrs. Claude Rock, Ludington, Mrs. Walter Guerin, Pontiac, Mich., Mrs. John Frazee, Baldwin, Mich., and Mrs. Tena Kamin, Chicago and two brothers, George Sartorius, Loomis, Wis., and Martin of Ludington, also survive. The body will be brought to the Jansky undertaking parlors, where it will remain until Friday, when the funeral will take place at two o’clock in the afternoon, from the Evangelical church. The Millgard home is at 1716 West Park street. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 17, 1928, Page 11
WILLIAM MILMAN cemetery #44 WM. P. MILMAN LAKE ENGINEER, DIES IN CITY William Peter Milman, 67, widely known marine engineer, passed away at the home, 1111 Huron street, last night. Had he lived until Sunday he would have reached his sixty-eighth year. He retired from engineering several years ago and has made this city his home for ten years. He is the father of Mrs. I.W. Whitaker and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Milman, of Racine, who is more than 93 years old. Funeral servicers will be held Monday morning at 9, at the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. Father Becker officiating, and burial will take place at Evergreen. Mr. Milman had been engaged in sailing the great lakes and the Atlantic for many years, but for the last seven years has been employed at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company in the city. A number of years ago he sailed a pleasure yacht down the Mississippi, to St. Johns and Florida. He is well-known on the Great Lakes. He was an only child and beside his mother and wife, who was Anna Thompson before their marriage on ???????? 24, ????, is survived by a son, William, of Hartford, a daughter, Mrs. I.W. Whitaker of this city and two grand- children, Elizabeth and Abigale Whitaker. For years the Milman home was at Racine, and later at Evanston. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, September 23, 1927 P. 2 ******** [William Peter Milman/bur. 9-26-1927/cause: cancer of bowel/ bur. on I.W. Whitaker lot]
IRENE MILSKE cemetery #44 Mrs. Roman C. Milski(sic), of 524 North Fourth street, lifelong resident of Manitowoc, died this morning, following an illness of several months. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mittnacht-Kollath funeral home, the Rev. F.C. St. Clair of the St. James Episcopal church officiating. Commitment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Milski, nee Irene DeLano, was born here in 1882, daughter of W.W. DeLano and the late Barbara Alan DeLano. She attended the public schools here and on August 22, 1907, was married to Mr. Milski, who operates a florist and decorating business here. Survivors are the husband; her father, W.W. DeLano of this city; a son, James, of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Stewart Barnett and Mrs. Joseph Peroutka of this city; three sisters, Mrs. William Ohde and Mrs. Fred Dunbar of this city and Mrs. Earl Peterson of Phoenix, Ariz.; brother, M.R. DeLano of Boise, Idaho; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday afternoon until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 30, 1949 P.2 ********* [Irene Mabel Milske/d. 09-30-1949/age 67 yrs./wife of Roman Milske]
CLARA MILSKI cemetery #43 Mrs. Max Milski, lifelong Manitowoc resident, died early Saturday morning at the home, 1322A S. 13th St., after a lingering illness. She was 83. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The former Clara Kadow was born March 14, 1877, daughter of the late Leon and Frances Riederer Kadow. She was married to Max Milski Oct. 14, 1902, and the couple celebrated the golden anniversary of the wedding in 1952. She was a member of St. Ann Christian Mothers Society of St. Boniface Church. Surviving are the husband, a daughter, Miss Mildred Milski, a son, Edwin, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Guidinger and Mrs. Theo. Posen, of Manitowoc; a brother, Alex, of De Pere; a grandson (Survivor omitted for privacy.) and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 4 p.m. the Daughters of Isabella and at 7:30 p.m. St. Ann Christian Mothers will recite the Rosary. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 23, 1960 P. 3
FELIX MILSKI cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902: Death Sun., following a 2-wk. illness, of Felix Milski, a well-known and respected resident of our city. The deceased, who was born in Germany 20 Apr. 1842, came to America in 1882 and settled in Manitowoc. He worked many years here as a joiner. A few years ago he fell ill and never fully recovered. He leaves a widow and 8 children to mourn his early death. The funeral was held Tues. morning from the Catholic Church. Exactly one week earlier, his son Max celebrated his wedding with Miss Kadow, "so life and death often lie close to each other. ******* After an illness of two weeks, Felix Milski, and aged south side resident, yielded the struggle and entered into the sleep of death. His demise occurred in the early evening and was not unexpected. Decedent had been a resident of the city and was well known. He was born in Germany April 20, 1842 and continued his residence there until 1882. Until of late years Mr. Milski had been employed as a carpenter. Two weeks ago he suffered an attack of illness and has failed steadily until death came to relieve him. A family of eight children survive him. They are Frank, Chicago, Leo, Milwaukee, Max, Paul, Roman, Mrs. Joseph Willinger, Mrs. C. Wunderlich and Miss Elsie of this city. The funeral will be held from St. Boniface Catholic church at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning and interment will be at Calvary. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 20, 1902 P.1
JOHANN MILSKI cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sept. 1895: Death Tues. of Johann Milski, son of Main St. resident Felix Milski. The deceased was born 09 Jan. 1886 and has been ill since childhood with a combination of illnesses so that his afflicted body never grew at a normal rate.
MARIA MILSKI cemetery #43 ANOTHER OF OLD RESIDENTS PASSES AWAY Mrs. Mary Milski, Widow of Late F. Milski, Called By Death Death claimed Mrs. Mary, widow of the late Felix Milski at her home, 1125 South Seventh street, Saturday afternoon after an illness of several weeks from nerve paralysis. The body was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Willinger, and funeral services will be held from St. Boniface church Wednesday morning at nine with interment at Calvary. Mrs. Milski was born in Germany Dec. 1, 1847 and came to this country with her family and located in this city in 1884 and has since resided here. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Willinger and Mrs. Arthur Goerdts and four sons, Max and Roman of this city, Paul of St. Paul and Leo of Milwaukee. Mr. Milski died fifteen years ago. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 25, 1918, Page 6
CARL MISCHO cemetery #83 Carl Mischo, 84, of Kiel, died this morning at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein. He was born April 2, 1893, in Mt. Calvary, a son of Jacob and Catherine Gerhartz Mischo. He attended parochial school in Mt. Calvary. Aug. 28, 1916, he married Bertha Dietrich. The couple lived in Fond du Lac County before moving to Stockbridge. Since 1934, they lived in Kiel, where they observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1966. Mrs. Mischo died Sept. 6, 1969. Mr. Mischo was employed at the Manitowoc Ship Building Co. until his retirement in 1961. He also sold monuments. Mr. Mischo was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and the Kiel Senior Citizens. He is survived by a daughter, a son, 10 grandchidlren and eight great- grandchildren; a brother, Engelbert of rural St. Cloud. A daughter, a son and two granddaughters preceded him in death. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, preceded by family rites at 9:30 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Francis Kerscher, pastor, will be celebrant of the funeral Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and until the time of services on Friday. A service of the wake will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. - Jan. 1974
CATHERINE BERTHA MISCHO cemetery #83 Mrs. Carl Mischo, 79, of 519 Calumet Ave., Kiel, died this morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she had been a patient for two weeks. The former Bertha Diedrich, she was born May 13, 1890, at Johnsburg, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Diedrich, and was married to Mr. Mischo of Mt. Calvary on Aug. 28, 1916, at Johnsburg. The lived in Fond du Lac County before moving to Stockbridge in 1920. They moved to Kiel in 1934. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel; a member and past president of the Christian Mothers Society, a member of the Calumet Deaner, the Tri-County VFW Auxiliary, the Kiel Senior Citizens Club and Thrifty 12 Homemakers Club. She and her husband observed their golden wedding Aug. 28, 1966. Surviving are her husband; two daughters and a son (names omitted for privacy); 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A son and one grandchild preceded her in death. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Mesiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 10 o'clock at Ss. Peter and Paul Church with the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, the celebrant of the funeral Mass. burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p..m Sunday. A parish and christian Mothers wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday. A VFW Auxiliary memorial service will be held at 7:30 Monday evening. Sheboygan Press, Sat. Sept. 6, 1969, p. 8, c. 4
JOSEPH MISCHOT cemetery #35 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1897: A heart attack last week took the life of 45 yr. old Joseph Mishott who was in the employ of Greenbay Road resident, Mr. Wilhelm Meyer. He wanted to take a rest from his work and, to warm himself, sat beside the oven and fell asleep. When someone tried to wake him after a while, it was discovered that he was dead.
MARY ANN MITCHELL cemetery #43 Mary Ann J. Mitchell, age 79, of 1602 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, died on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 10, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. She was born on Dec. 16, 1928, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Tillie (Revolinski) Korlesky. Mary Ann was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1945. On June 17, 1950, she married Joseph P. Mitchell at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mary Ann began her employment at the Manitowoc Company, but she devoted her life to her family and music. Mary Ann's passion was teaching piano and organ at her home. She was actively involved as the parish organist for St. Francis of Assisi Parish, who also played for numerous weddings and funerals throughout the past 50 years. She was the organist of the Young Men's Choir at St. Boniface Catholic Church and an accompanist for the Men's Choir of Holy Innocents until her retirement in 2006. Mary Ann was an active volunteer of the Holy Family Conservatory for many years. She was a member of the Monday Music Club and also the Daughters of Isabella. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by a son: James J. Mitchell; two sisters: Genevieve and Marcella; and three brothers: Daniel, Reinhardt and Arnold Stanzel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Prayer services will be held at 5:30 p.m., led by the Daughters of Isabella, and followed by Deacon Ken Nelesen. Friends may also call on Monday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 12, 2008
ROBERT STEWART MITCHELL cemetery #44 DR. MITCHELL DIES AT HOME Veterinary Surgeon Passes Away After Long Illness Dr. Robert Stewart Mitchell, 72, a veterinary surgeon in Manitowoc for 40 years, died at the home, 508 St. Clair street, Sunday evening. Death followed a long illness. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The services will be conducted by the Masonic order with which the late Dr. Mitchell was affiliated. The Rev. C.H. Phipps will officiate. The body will lie in state at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from tonight until the time of the services Tuesday. Born in Scotland Dr. Mitchell was born in Scotland on August 25, 1864. He came to Chicago in 1894 and spent two years there. Then he moved to Manitowoc where he has since practiced his profession. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Harris of Manitoba, Canada, and Mrs. Isabell McCord of Toronto, Canada, one sister, Mrs. Margaret McMasters of Stranraer, Scotland, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Mitchell died about a year ago. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 16, 1936 P.7 ********** LEARNS OF MOTHER'S DEATH IN SCOTLAND Letters and papers which he found awaiting him upon his return from a month's sojourn in Florida, informed Dr. R.S. Mitchell of the recent death of his mother, Mrs. Mitchell Bishop Terrance at Rothesay, Scotland. Mrs. Terraance (sic) was one of the oldest residents of the town in which she made her home. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 5, 1916 P.1 ********** [bur. 11-17-1936/cause: cartirs fintina/bur. on Dr. R.S. Mitchell lot]
STANLEY F. MITCHELL cemetery #89D Stanley Mitchell, 49, of 1922 Madison St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly in his sleep at his home early Saturday morning. He had been ailing the past month. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Mitchell was born March 15, 1910, at Ansonia, Conn., son of the late Frank and Martha Wedeika Mitchell. When he was nine years old the family brought him to Two Rivers. He had been employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, for more than 25 years. Surviving are his wife, the former Agnes Rathsack, whom he married at Two Rivers Oct. 28, 1944, and two sisters, Mrs. Ann Crusiwl and Mrs. Stephanie Kulkis in Poland. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1960
WILLIAM J. MITCHELL cemetery #89D William J. Mitchell, 84, formerly of 2007 E. River St., Two Rivers, and who had been residing at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died early Saturday at the home. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Mitchell was born June 25, 1885, in Poland, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Michalkiewicz. He came to the United States in 1910 and lived in New Jersey for several years before coming to Two Rivers. He married the former Emily Bludnicki on Sept. 21, 1915, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 1967. He was employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co. until retiring in 1956 and was a member of the Hamilton Goodfellowship Club and 30 Year Club. Survivors include two sons, Joseph of Manitowoc and Victor of Two Rivers; five daughters, Mrs. Ray (Hattie) Stanislawski and Mrs. Arnold (Josephine) Rousse of Two Rivers, Mrs. Harold (Helen) Goetz of Richfield, Minn., Mrs. John (Emily) Matheny, of Austin, Tex., and Mrs. Andrew (Stella) White of Chicago; 20 grand- children and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday where memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 10, 1970
ORVILLE MITCHELTREE cemetery #44 Orville Mitcheltree, 76, of Rt. 1 Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, from injuries received in an auto accident in Brown County Saturday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Mitchelltree, owner of the Wisconsin-Illinois Auto Salvage Co., was born August 6, 1884, at Amherst in Waupaca County son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Mitcheltree. He married Estelle Spoer in 1905, at Amherst and they moved to Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1946. Survivors include four sons; three daughters, three half-brothers, James, William and Frank of Amherst; and a half-sister, Jenny of Amherst; 32 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, 1960 September 22 (edited for living persons)
ANNA MITTELSTAEDT cemetery #44 Mrs. Otto Mittelstadt of 302 Cleveland Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vingar will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Mittelstadt, nee Anna Schmidt, was born in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Will Schmidt. She attended schools in Milwaukee. She was married to Otto Mittelstadt June 16, 1914, at Milwaukee and the couple came to Manitowoc to reside in 1917. Mrs. Mittelstadt was a member of First Lutheran Church and very active in all the church circles. Survivors include her husband, a son, Robert of San Francisco, two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Gertrude) Borchardt of Manitowoc and Mrs. John (Alice) Swartz of Irving, Texas, a sister, Mrs. Arthur (Lillian) Jensen of Milwaukee, five grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and on Monday from noon until the time of service at the chapel. The casket will remain closed. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 2, 1972 ******** [d. 12-01-1972/age 82 yrs./wife of Otto Mittelstaedt] (29 Sep 1890/Dec 1972/SSDI)
CATHERINE RUTH MITTNACHT cemetery #7 (Catherine Mittnacht /d 5 Sept 1901 Record of St. Michaels Whitelaw) Her full name was Catherine Ruth Mittnacht. ********* Manitowoc Daily Herald Sept 5 1901: "Catherine, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mittnacht died this morning at the Family residence. The little one was born August 1 1897 and was a bright child. Ten days ago the illness that caused death came on and grew steadily more serious. Burial will take place at Pine Grove." (information sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********* From Der Nord Westen, 12 Sep. 1901: A 4-yr. old daughter of Peter Mittnacht here died Thurs. after an illness of 10 days. The funeral was held Sat. at the Catholic Cemetery in Pine Grove.
CHILD OF J. MITTNACHT cemetery #7 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1892: Death on Sat. of the 2 yr. 2 mo. old child of farmer J. Mittnacht who lives on Menasha Road. The child, who died of diphtheria, was buried Mon. in Pine Grove.
CYRIL W. MITTNACHT Cyril W. Mittnacht, 55, of 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday evening while at Reedsville. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Fuenral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Daniel Gilsdorf will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Mittnacht was born Nov. 20, 1914, at Manitowoc, son of the late Peter and Rose Kellner Mittnacht. He attended Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and was graduated from Goodman College of Embalming in Milwaukee in 1933. He had been employed as a funeral director in Brillion for several years prior to entering the armed services. He returned to Manitowoc and established the Mittnacht Funeral Home in 1947. He married Louise Younglove in 1950, at Berlin, Wis. Survivors include his wife; two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.) and two brothers, Daniel of Chilton and Paul of Madison. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where a Rosary will be recited at 4 pm. by the Serra Club. A memorial service will be conducted by the Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 687 at 7 p.m. and a wake service will be at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus, with the Rev. James Craanen officiating. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 6, 1970 ******** [d. 06-05-1970/age 55 yrs./bur. on Louise Y. Mittnacht lot-his wife] (20 Nov 1914/Jun 1970/SSDI)
ERNA MITTNACHT cemetery #44 WEST SIDE WOMAN SEVERELY BURNED WHEN CLOTHING IS FIRED BY BLAZING PAPER Mrs. Lester Mittnacht, 24, in Precarious Condition at Hospital as Result of Accident at Her Home this Morning. Body Badly Burned Suffering from severe burns to her body, sustained when her clothing was ignited while she was starting a fire at her home on Twenty-sixth street early today, Mrs. Lester Mittnacht is at the hospital in precarious condition and grave fears are entertained for her life. The accident happened at 9 this morning. Mrs. Mittnacht, who is 24 and whose husband is employed as a brakeman on the Northwestern road, had laid a fire in the stove, using paper but it failed to burn and she made another attempt, lighting the paper, the flame from which burst from the stove and ignited her skirt, which in a second was a blaze. Suffering from pain and fright Mrs. Mittnacht rushed from the house into the open air where the wind fanned the flames and in a moment the woman was a living torch, her clothing being completely aflame. Cries of Mrs. Mittnacht attracted the attention of workmen at the Home Builders’ addition near by and Edward Herman and others rushed to her assistance, but not before she had been seriously burned. Mr. Herman secured a blanket and with others succeeded in smothering the flames after pulling part of the burning clothing from the woman’s body. The ambulance was called and Mrs. Mittnacht was removed to the hospital where Drs. Meany and Hammond attended her. It was found upon examination that Mrs. Mittnacht had suffered extremely severe burns, one half of the body on the back and limbs being terribly affected and she suffered greatly. The most severe burns are about the limbs though the back is also badly burned. The face and neck escaped severe injury. Mrs. Mittnacht is 24 years of age and the wife of Lester Mittnacht, who is employed as a brakeman by the Northwestern line. She is the mother of two small children. Physicians said this afternoon that Mrs. Mittnacht’s condition was serious but that there was a chance that she would survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 13, 1917, Page 1 ******* BURNS SUFFERED BY MRS. L. MITTNACHT SATURDAY PROVE FATAL, PASSES AWAY AT HOSPITAL Burns which she suffered a few days ago when her clothing was fired while she was lighting a fire at her home, proved fatal for Mrs. Lester Mittnacht, Twenty-sixth street, Mrs. Mittnacht passing away at the hospital this morning. Mrs. Mittnacht was severely burned about the body, her back and legs having been terribly affected by the flames which enveloped her body as she rushed from her home into the air following discovery that her skirts had caught fire from the stove. Mrs. Peter Mittnacht, mother in law of the unfortunate victim and E.R. Herman, who was engaged at work near by, rushed to assistance of the woman and succeeded in smothering the flames but not before fatal burns had been inflicted. Mrs. Mittnacht was removed to the hospital and hopes were entertained that she would live but the shock was too great. Mrs. Mittnacht, nee Ernestine Post, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hopf, was 22 years of age, having been born May 2, 1895. She was married two years ago and is survived by her husband and two small children. The funeral of Mrs. Mittnacht will be held Friday afternoon at 2 from the home. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 20, 1917, Page 1 ********* [bur. 06-22-1917/cause: accidental burns/bur. on Lester Mittnacht lot]
EUGENE MITTNACHT cemetery 89D Manitowoc Herald Times December 15, 1959 Eugene Mittnacht, 52, of 2606 Jackson St., Two Rivers, an earier steward at the Two Rivers Elks Club and later a contract mail hauler between Two Rivers and Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday night at Holy Family Hospital Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8:30 am Thursday at the Kleiin and Stangle Funeral Home in Two Rivers, and at 9:00 am at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Eugene Mittnacht was born at Manitowoc March 17, 1907 a son of the late Peter and Anne Coutley Mittnacht. For a number of years he worked for the Triangle Oil Co. in that City. He moved to Two Rivers 11 years ago and for a short period was steward at the Elks club. Later he took over the job of trucking mail between the two cities. For the past three years he was employed as a watchman at Plant No. 5 of the Mirro Aluminum Co. at Manitowoc. Besides his wife, the former Dorothy Hanson, whom he married at Manitowoc Nov. 28,1931, he leaves a sister, Mrs William C. Kurth of Manitowoc and two brothers, Lester and Vernon of Manitowoc, and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:00 pm Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 pm. (information sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
GEORG MITTNACHT cemetery #7 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1891: Death on Sat. of Georg Mittnacht in the home of his son in Manitowoc Rapids. He was born in Iggersheim, Oberamt Mergentheim, Württemberg, and reached the age of 68 yrs. 5 mos. The funeral was yesterday morning at the Catholic Cemetery in Pine Grove.
GEORGE MITTNACHT, SR. cemetery #44 George Mittnacht Sr., 93, of 715 North 10th street, died early today at the Alexian Brothers hospital in Oshkosh, following several years of failing health. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday , at the Leschke funeral home and at 9 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic church, the Rev. L.M. Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The Holy Name society will recite the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The body may be viewed from 6 p.m. Tuesday until time of the service. Mr. Mittnacht was born in Germany in 1853 and came to America at the age of 24 years. A year later his fiancee, Maria Link, also came to America and they were married in Philadelphia, after which the couple made their home on a farm near Branch. While operating his farm Mr. Mittnacht also took an active part in civic affairs as a member of the school board and as town assessor for many years. He was well know in this vicinity as a hunter, having made numerous hunting trips into the north woods of Wisconsin. He made his last hunting trip when he was 76 years old, after which he reluctantly gave up his favorite hobby. In 1907 Mr. Mittnacht retired from farming and took up residence at 715 North 10th street in this city. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1927, and his son Peter. He is survived by his son, George Mittnacht Jr., of Springfield, Ill., a brother, Peter of Manitowoc, a granddaughter, Mrs. Fred Stelling and two great grandsons, also of Springfield, a granddaughter, Mrs. William Harms of Port Washington, Wis., and three grandsons, Cyril, Daniel and Paul Mittnacht of this city. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, July 15, 1946 P. 2 ********* [d. at Oshkosh, WI]
JOSEPH B. MITTNACHT cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 14 Sep. 1905: A 7-mo. old little son of Town Two Rivers resident M. Mittnacht died Tues. last week.
LESTER MITTNACHT cemetery #44 Lester H Mittnacht, 67 of 1113 S 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Friday noon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral Services will be at 8:30 am at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc , and 9 am at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born Aug. 8, 1895, at Manitowoc, the son of the late Peter and Anna Coutley Mittnacht. He was educated in Manitowoc Schools and for 27 years was employed as a switchman for the Chicago & North Western Railroad. In the 1930's he was employed by the City of Manitowoc, first in the streets department and later with the cemetery and parks division. During World War II he was employed as an outside machinist by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He retired in 1960. He married the former Erna Hopf in 1914. She died in 1916. In 1921 he married the former Arabella Langlois of Manitowoc who survives him. Other survivors include a son, a daughter, a brother , a sister all of Manitowoc: six grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Friends may call after 3 pm Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm Sunday. (information sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Manitowoc Herald Times Aug 17 1962. ********* [d. 08-17-1962/age 67 yrs.] (Lester Mittnacht Sr/08 Aug 1895/Aug 1962/SSDI)
MARY MITTNACHT cemetery #44 DEATH CLAIMS PIONEER, MRS. G. MITTNACHT Mrs. Mary Mittnacht, wife of George Mittnacht, died at the home of her son, Peter, 715 North Tenth street, last night, her demise being due to infirmities incident to advanced age. The funeral will be held from the home Saturday morning with services at Sacred Heart Catholic church, at 9 o'clock, Rev. W.J. Luby officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. Mrs. Mittnacht was born in Germany June 1, 1840 and would have been eighty-seven at her next birthday. She came to this country in 1879, following Mr. Mittnacht, who has preceded her a year and they were wed at Philadelphia upon her arrival. They immediately came west and picked Wisconsin for their home, taking a farm near Branch where they continued to make their home until 1908 when they retired and moved to this city. Surviving are the husband, two sons, Peter and George, the former a railway mail clerk and the later one of the operators at the Chicago and North Western depot and five grandchidlren. Her first thought always for the home and family Mrs. Mittnacht worked hard and endured many privations in early life that the family might enjoy the good things of life. She was an ardent church member and belonged to the altar society of Sacred Heart. News of her death will cause regret among old friends and comes as a shock to the family because she was "mother" always. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, May 5, 1927 P. 2 ********* [cause: arterio sclerosis/bur. on George Mittnacht lot]
HARRY A. MIX cemetery #43 Harry A. Mix, 65, of 1122 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Mix was born March 25, 1905, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Josephine O'Konski Mix. He married Esther E. Boeder July 3, 1929, at Manitowoc. He was employed as a journeyman pipefitter at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc., retiring in 1968. Mr. Mix was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 710, the St. Boniface Holy Name Society and the Pipefitters Local 445. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Robert of Chicago, William of Menomonee Falls, and Thomas of Cincinati, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Betty) McCoy, of Monona; two brothers, Francis of Absecon, N.J., and John of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Anton Kazda, of Green Bay and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a wake service will be at 7:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 4, 1970
JOHN F. MIX cemetery #43a JOHN F. MIX DIES AT NOON Funeral Services Probably Will Be On Thursday Taken suddenly ill Sunday afternoon at his home, 1129 South 21st street, and rushed to the Holy Family hospital, John F. Mix, 57, died shortly before noon today. Death was due to complications. The deceased moved to this city from Menasha 28 years ago and since that time had been employed at the Rahr Malting company here. He was born in Germany in 1876 and came to this country in 1889, the family locating at Menasha. The deceased was married there in 1898 to Josephine Okonski, who survives him with one daughter, Mrs. Anton Kazda, city, three sons, Harry, Francis and John Jr. all of this city, three brothers, Anton and Frank of Menasha and Joseph of Aberdeen, Wash., and four sisters, Mrs. Frank Dombkosky, Menasha, Mrs. Mary Fischer, DePere, Mrs. George Kloepfel, Appleton, and Sister Irene of Stevens Point. Mr. Mix was a member of St. Aloysius society, the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Malsters' Union. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will probably be held on Thursday from the St. Mary's Catholic church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 9, 1933 P.2
MARCIA MAE MIX cemetery #44 Infant Daughter Dies At Francis Mix Home Marcia May, three-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Mix, North 10th street, died Saturday at the home. Funeral services took place this afternoon from the home. Interment was at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 7, 1935 P. 2 ******* [cause: bronchial pneumonia]
P. MJCHALSKA (PATRONELLA) cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 05 May 1904: Death late Sun. night of 66-yr. old Mrs. Patronella Michalski. The funeral was held yesterday morning at the Polish Cemetery.
ANNA MLADA cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1901: After an illness of only two days Mrs. Anton Mlada died here Sat. She was just 26 yrs. old. She was born in our city and leaves her husband and 2 children. ******* [bur. 05-11-1901/cause: apoplexy]
ERWIN J. MLADA cemetery #44 Erwin J. Mlada, 72, of 1110 S 24th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Mr. Mlada was born April 27, 1890, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Mary Cizek Mlada. He married Hazel Runge May 12, 1912, at Manitowoc. The couple resided at Manitowoc since then. He was employed in Mirro Aluminum Co. shipping office from 1912 until his retirement in 1955. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a former elder of Riverview Chapel of the church. He was a past member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Edward and Robert, of Manitowoc, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A daughter, two sisters, a half- sister and a half-brother preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 24, 1963 ********* [d. 01-23-1963/age 72 yrs.](28 Apr 1890/Jan 1963/SSDI)
JOSEPH MLADA cemetery #44 MLADA CARRIED $10,000 ON LIFE Family Well Provided For - Funeral Tuesday in Charge of Societies Family of Joseph Mlada the late unfortunate victim of the explosion of the dynamite store house is comfortably provided for, the deceased having $10,000 or more insurance on his life carried in the C.Z.B.J. society, and old line companies. The Odd Fellows society of which the decedent was a member will provide the funeral expense. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon under auspices of the Odd Fellows and the Bohemian societies the obsquies taking place at 2 p.m. from the late home. The Bohemian turners society and the C.Z.B.J. will have charge of the services at the home on Chicago street and the Odd Fellows will take charge of the last rites at the cemetery. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 22, 1912 P.1 ******** [bur. 07-23-1912/cause: explosion of dynamite warehouse- only small bits of body found]
BESSIE MLEZIVA cemetery #29 Mrs. Bessie Mleziva, 74, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Saturday afternoon at Maple Crest Sanatorium Hospital, Whitlelaw, where she had been a patient since Monday, following a three-months' illness. Funeral services wil be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Milos Strupl officiating. Burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. The former Bessie Zeman was born Jan. 21, 1890, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Adolph and Anna Skarivoda Zeman. She was married to Stephen Mleziva May 16, 1911. They farmed the Meleziva homestead farm until retiring in 1941. Mr. Mleziva died in July, 1952. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Leo Rezek of rural Maribel; five sons, Adolph, Rudolph and Robert Mleziva of rural Whitelaw and Louis and Eugene Mleziva of rural Maribel; three brothers, Joseph Zeman of rural Whitelaw, William Zeman of Milwaukee and Anton Zeman of Mishicot; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Sedlacek of Rural Mishicot and Mrs. Clarence Wenzel of rural Brillion; 21 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A sister also preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 23, 1964 P. 7
JAN MLEZIVA cemetery #66 TISCH MILLS John Mlezina(sic), a resident of the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county, and about two miles east of Tisch Mills, died at the St. Vincent hospital at Green Bay Tuesday morning, March death he underwent an operation for 16. Several days previous to his intestinal trouble. His remains were taken to Denmark and from there to his home. Mr. Mlezina was born in Bohemia about 56 years ago. He came to this country when yet a young man with his father and settled on a farm near Carlton. He leaves a brother and sister. He also leaves his wife, two sons and three daughters, namely Mrs. Wenzel Dufek of Denmark; Mrs. A. Wavrunek of Montpelier, and Mrs. F. Schrein also of Montpelier, and Wenzel and Louis his sons. The funeral took place Thursday following his death at the St. Mary’s Catholic church, the Rev. Cipen officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 27, 1915, Page 4 (sentences are jumbled, copied exactly as written in paper)
JOSEF MLEZIVA cemetery #18 "In the midst of life we are in death." Such was the case of Joseph Mleziva, who was ill only 24 hours, when death came to his relief. He was suddenly taken ill early Wednesday morning. In the evening of the same day he was taken to a Green Bay hospital to be operated upon. It was thought at first he had appendicitis but when the surgeons examined him, no hope for his life was held out. A blood vessel had burst and blood poisoning set in. At 6 o'clock Thursday morning he passed away to his home beyond. He was 53 years old at the time of his death and leaves to mourn for him a wife, two daughters and one son. They are Mrs. Anton Spevachek of Manitowoc and Frank and Carrie at home. He also leavts (sic) one brother and an aged mother. The funeral was held Monday and burial was at Greenstreet with Father Brown officiating. A large concourse of friends attested the popularity and high esteem in which he was held by following hi mto (sic) his last resting place. Sympathy is extended to the bereaving family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 29, 1916 P.4 ******* A number from here attended the funeral of the late Joseph Mleziva held from the home at Cooperstown. Interment was at the Greenstreet Catholic cemetery. Mr. Mleziva was well and favorably known by many in this vicinity and all were shocked to hear of his untimely demise. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 30, 1916 P.4
JOSEPH MLEZIVA cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1900: Joseph Melezva, a resident on Washington St. in our city, died Mon. at age 73 of a bronchial illness. His funeral will be held today.
JOSEPH MLEZIVA, SR. cemetery #26 Gibson Farmer's Rites To Be Held Saturday Morning Manitowoc, Wis.-The funeral of John Mleziva, Sr., 80, retired Gibson farmer who died at the farm home, operated by his son, Stephen, Wednesday night, will be held Saturday. A service will be held at the home at 9:30 a.m. and another will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's church, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Mleziva had been ill about four months. He was born in Bohemia in 1856 and came to this county at the age of 16. He married Anna Weber in 1883 and they located on a farm in Gibson, a mile north of Melnik. Survivors are the widow; three sons, Joseph, Francis Creek; Stephen, Gibson; Anton, Rosencrans; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body was moved to the Stephen Mleziva home this noon. Sheboygan Press, April 23 1937 (Note: The obit says John, but the tombstone says Josef/dates match so it's possible he was known as John)