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CYRIL J. PEASHEK Cyril J. Peashek, 60, of 1002 Pine St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been ill about a week. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Peashek was born at Two Rivers June 22, 1900, son of the late Joseph Peashek and Katherine Kotci Peashek. He attended and was graduated from St. Luke Parochial School, Two Rivers, and attended St. Lawrence Seminary at Mount Calvary. At the age of 17 he started as a machinist at Plant 4 of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, and in 1935 transferred to Manitowoc where he became an estimator for the aluminum firm. He served 43 years with Mirro. He married Marian Allen at Manitowoc in 1925. She died in 1950. In 1958 he married Kathleen Ahrndt at Two Rivers. He was a member of the Twenty-five Year Club of Mirro Aluminum co. and the Mirro Machinists Twenty-Five Year Club. He was past president and president of the Past Presidents Club of Manitowoc Eagles Aerie 706. He was president in 1947. Mr. Peashek also served on the Eagles degree team. A member of Holy Name Society of Holy Innocents Church, he was a charter member of Knights of Columbus Council 1957, Two Rivers, a member of St. Lawrence Alumni Assn., an usher and a former choir member of Holy Innocents. Surviving are his wife, two sons, mother, Mrs. Joseph Peashek, of Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Henry T. Ebert, of Milwaukee and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus members. A memorial service will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. by Eagles Aerie members. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 7, 1960 P. 16 ********* [d. 12-07-1960/age 60 yrs.] ADELA PECH cemetery #44 Mrs. Edwin Pech, 78, of 619 Cleveland Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Pech, nee Adela Luebke, was born Sept. 8, 1892, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late August and Hulda Bartz Luebke. She was married to Edwin Pech June 30, 1916, at Two Rivers. The couple located in Manitowoc. Mrs. Pech was a member of the Eastern Star. Her husband preceded her in death in 1955. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Irene Seefeldt, of Two Rivers and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Eastern Star services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Radio Broadcasting Program of the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 26, 1971 ********* [d. 06-25-1971/age 78 yrs./widow of Edwin Pech] (08 Sep 1892/Jun 1971/SSDI)
ADELIA PECH cemetery #34 The funeral of Mrs. Fred Pech occurred at Francis Creek this morning. The condition of Mr. Pech, who is also ill, still remains serious. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, December 26, 1918, Page 5
ANNA PECH cemetery #36 Mrs. Pech Spent Life on One Farm Mrs. Matthias Pech, Francis Creek pioneer whose death occurred Thursday night, had spent her entire life on the old homestead at Francis Creek from where the funeral will be held on Sunday, with burial at the National cemetery. Mrs. Pech, whose maiden name was Anna Ciscler, was born in Bohemia in 1846 and came to America in 1852 when but six years of age. She was the mother of seven children four of whom survive, Joseph at Francis Creek, Stephen, this city. Mrs. John Schumutzer and Mrs. J.W. Waska? both of Chicago. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, May 6, 1922 P. 10
BOLDY PECH cemetery #38 Funeral services for Boleslav (Boldy) Pech, 53, of Francis Creek, who died Friday, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate and burial will be at St. Ann Cemetery, Francis Creek. He was born in Kossuth in 1893 and in 1916 married Miss Della Peroutka. The couple operated a cheese factory in Mishicot for three years and 30 years ago moved to Francis Creek, where Mr. Pech became a cheese grader for the Pauly Cheese Company. Mr. Pech was active in musical circles and played in several bands and orchestras in the county. Survivors are his wife; son Quentin of Manitowoc; three brothers, Joseph and Robert of Kossuth, Albin of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the Kellnersville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 8, 1951 P. 6
DELLA PECH cemetery #38 Mrs. Della Pech, 79, of Manitowoc Health Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of Francis Creek, died Wednesday evening at the Health Care Center. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. James P. Massart will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Pech, nee Della Peroutka was born Nov. 2, 1896, at Francis Creek, daughter of the late Wencel and Barbara Cherney Peroutka. She was married to Boldy Pech June 14, 1916, at St. Anne Church. Following their marriage they resided at Mishicot for three years and then moved to Francis Creek. She was a member of Christian Mothers and Altar Society of St. Anne Church. Mr. Pech preceded her in death Dec. 7, 1951. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Quentin and Catherine Pech, of Manitowoc; three brothers, Frank, Louis and John Peroutka, of Francis Creek; two grandsons (private) of Manitowoc and a great granddaughter. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of service. A prayer service will be at 8:15 p.m. Friday by Father Massart and Christian Mothers and Altar Society, Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, May 20, 1976 P.3 ********* (2 Nov. 1896/May 1976/SSDI)
DOLORES PECH cemetery #44 AUTO TRAGEDY HERE BLAMED FOR 2ND DEATH Child Born Week After Father, E. Pech, is Killed and Mother Hurt Dies at Kossuth Tragedy, believed to have been an aftermath of the automobile accident here on October 28, 1929 and which took the life of Edwin Pech, boy husband, and injured his wife, Florence Fierst Pech, again entered the Pech home at Kossuth yesterday when Dolores Florence Pech, infant daughter of the couple, passed away at the home of her grandparents. The child was born on November 3, 1929, a week after the accident and at a time her mother was still suffering from the effects of being struck by an automobile driven and containing high school students from Oshkosh. Funeral services will be held from the Wattawa and Urbanek mortuary on North Eighth street here Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Junek of the Melnik Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will take place at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 27, 1930 P. 6 ******* [Dolores Florence Pech/bur. 3-29-1930/age 5 mo./cause: enteritis/ bur. on Mrs. Edwin Pech lot]
GEORGE PECH cemetery #44 George W. Pech, 67, of 322 S. 31st St, Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral sevices will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Kristaps Caune will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Pech was born Dec. 27, 1903, in Manitowoc, son of the late James and Ellen Day Pech. He graduated from Washington High School in Manitowoc in 1922 and also attended Ripon College. He was employed by the Palmolive Co. and the Manitowoc Seed Co., returning to Manitowoc in 1930 to take employment at Whitehouse Milk Co., where he was the general foreman. Survivors include his wife, the former Anita Krause of Two Rivers, a son, three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.), two sisters, Ethel of Manitowoc and Mrs. Fred (Elaine) Asmus of Grosse Pointe, Mich.; three grandsons and a grand daughter. A brother, Allison Pech, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church., Bethany Lutheran church, or the American Cancer society. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 18, 1971 ******* [d. 09-17-1971/age 67 yrs./husband of Anita E. Pech] (27 Dec 1903/Sep 1971/SSDI)
JOHN PECH cemetery #26 John Pech, a well known resident of the town of Kossuth, died at his home there yesterday, aged 35 years. Mr. Pech had been ill for some time. Decedent is survived by a widow and three children, his father, one brother and three sisters. The funeral will be held at Kellnersville tomorrow from the Catholic church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 08, 1915, Page 7 ********** KELLNERSVILLE John Pech, a resident of Francis Creek, died at his home on Monday. He is survived by a widow and four brothers and sisters. The funeral services were held from the Catholic church here on Wednesday. Rev. Braun performed the last sad rites. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 14, 1915, Page 4 ********** MELNIK A number from here attended the funeral of the late John Pech held last Wednesday from the late home near Francis Creek with interment at Kellnersville. Mr. Pech was about 35 years of age and is survived by a wife and four children. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family in their sad bereavement. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 18, 1915, Page 4
JOSEPH PECH cemetery #26 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1901: Death yesterday morning in Town Kossuth of Joseph Pech of consumption. He was born in Kossuth on 06 Oct. 1875 and is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning.
MARY PECH cemetery #34 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1901: Death Sun. of Mrs. JOSEPH PECH of Kossuth in the state mental facility in Oshkosh. The deceased, who in addition to her husband is survived by 4 children, was in the facility for the past year. The body was brought to Kossuth for burial.
MATHIAS PECH cemetery #36 TAPS SOUND FOR CIVIL WAR VETERAN Mathias Pech Dies at Francis Creek at Age of 77 CAME TO COUNTY 61 YEARS AGO Taps have sounded for another civil war veteran of Manitowoc county and Mathias Pech has answered to the last roll call. Mr. Pech died at his home in Francis Creek last night at the advanced age of 77 years. Mr. Pech was a pioneer resident of the county, having come here 61 years ago and with exception of the time he served in the war, he had made his home here ever since. Mr. Pech died at the old homestead on which he had resided for half a century. He had been in poor health for some time. During the civil war Mr. Pech served with Company I, Thirty-fourth Wisconsin Infantry. He was a member of Walker Post, G.A.R., of this city, and was well known throughout the county. An aged widow, two sons, Stephen, of this city and Joseph and, two daughters, Mrs. W. Strouf of Gibson and Mrs. J. Stransky of Francis Creek survive. Two brothers, Frank and Ignatz, both of Kossuth, also survive. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but burial will be at Francis Creek. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 20, 1915, Page 1 ********** The funeral of the late Mathias Pech, father of Stephen Pech, manager of the opera house, will be held at Francis Creek tomorrow morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 22, 1915, Page 3 ********** Mrs. Joseph Cizler, Mrs. Schmetzer, Mrs. Waski and Frank Kirz and son Joseph, who were here from Chicago to attend the funeral of the late Mathias Pech, returned to their homes to day. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 27, 1915, Page 3
RICHARD J. PECH cemetery #44 Richard J. Pech, 61, of 1806 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Pech was born June 10, 1910, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Charles and Albina Sykora Pech. He attended school in the Town of Rockwood and later attended Milwaukee School of Engineering. He married Violet Hamernich Sept. 6, 1933, at Manitowoc. He started his employment at Whitehouse Milk Co., in 1929 and became head of the Traffic Dept. In 1945. Mr. Pech was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a former trustee and elder of the church. He was a member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, past high priest of the Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, and thrice illustrious master of Council No. 18, Royal and Select Masters. Mr. Pech was also a member of the Manitowoc Commandary No. 45 and the Manitowoc Traffic Club. Survivors include his wife, a daughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.), and a sister, Mrs. Robert (Olive) Rohrer, of Manitowoc. A son preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. A Masonic Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 13, 1971 ******** [d. 09-13-1971/age 61 yrs./husband of Violet Pech] (10 Jun 1910/Sep 1971/SSDI)
ROSS C. PECH Funeral services for Ross Charles Pech, 23, of 116 N. Orchard, Madison, who died Monday afternoon at University Hospital, Madison, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born Oct. 18, 1946, at Manitowoc, son of Richard and Violet Hamernik Pech. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon Thursday until the time of services. Memorial gifts may be made to the scholarship fund at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Division of Food, Science and Industry. Memorials may also be made to the First Presbyterian church. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 5, 1970 ********** [Ross Charles/d. 05-04-1970 at Madison WI/age 23 yrs./son of Richard J. Pech]
TILLIE E. PECH cemetery #44 Mrs. Tillie Pech, 78, formerly of 1215 Cherry Rd., Manitowoc, died late Friday morning at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home and 9:45 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitwooc. The Rev. Richard Verhasselt will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Pech, nee Tillie Petska, was born Oct. 17, 1897, at Rosecrans, daughter of the late Alberta and Anna Hamernik Petska. She was educated in the Rosecrans area. She was married to William S. Pech Oct. 14, 1919. They operated a farm in the Town of Gibson until 1951. Mr. Pech preceded her in death in 1954. She was a member of Holy Innocents Parish, Christian Mothers Altar Society and Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harvey (Grace) Krish and a sister, Mrs. Lillian Fidler, of Manitowoc, a granddaughter (private), and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, May 22, 1976 P.3 ******** [d. 05-21-1976/age 78 yrs. widow of William S. Pech] (17 Oct. 1897/May 1976/SSDI)
CECELIA BRAULT PECHA cemetery #89D Mrs. Isadore Pecha, 41, of Coleman, wife of the late Albert Brault of Two Rivers, died Friday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Leo Catholic church, Pound, Wis. The body will be brought to Two Rivers for burial. Born Cecelia Baumgart in Marinette county in 1905, she was married to Mr. Brault in 1925. He died in 1938 and the following year she was married to Mr. Pecha. Survivors are the husband, a daughter, Doris and son, Herbert, both of the first marriage. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 19, 1947 P.2 (She is buried with first husband in this cemetery)
GENE PECK cemetery #44 Gene Carroll, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Peck of 521 South 30th street, died Saturday night at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Survivors are the parents; brother and three sisters (Survivors omitted for privacy.) all of this city. The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 24, 1947 P.4 ******** [Gene Carroll Peck/d. 03-22-1947/age 5 yrs/bur on Leon Peck lot]
JOSEPH PECKA cemetery #36 Jos. Petska(sic) was called away to eternal rest after a lingering illness, death occurring Tuesday. He was 72 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Petska came to this country from Bohemia when this country was a wilderness and endured many hardships, but by labor and patience he cleared his land and made a nice farm which is now owned by his sons, Fred and Emil. For several years Mr. and Mrs. Petska lived at Manitowoc until about a year ago they moved to their son’s home in Antigo where he died. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Jas. Teatew of Chicago, Joseph and Anton of Antigo, John of Minnesota and Fred and Emil of this place. The remains were brought here Thursday and interred at the National cemetery at Kossuth. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 24, 1917, Page 5 ********* Mrs. F.J. Roemer, son Richard and daughter Lucy who were here for the funeral of the former, have returned to their home, Kenosha. ********* Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Roemer and son Liebert have returned to their home at Kenosha. They had been here to attend the funeral of Mr. Roemer’s father. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 26, 1917, Page 3
NELS N. PEDERSON (d. 1920) cemetery #44 The body of Niels N. Peterson, a former resident of this city, was brought from Billings, Mont., today for burial. Mr. Peterson was 65 years of age. He was formerly a steward in the employ of the Goodrich Co. Mr. Peterson is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E.G. Kehr and Mrs. Charles Reddin, both of Milwaukee, who accompanied the remains here. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 01, 1920, Page 1 ******** [cause: suicide-gunshot]
PEARL PEDERSON cemetery #2 Mrs. Pearl A. Pederson, 86, of Rt. 1 cato, died Monday evening at her residence. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate with burial in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mrs. Pederson, nee Pearl Fehring, was born Dec. 1, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Emil and Althea Jackson Fehring. She was graduated from West Side High School in 1907 and was a teacher in rural Antigo schools, Madison School and River Bend School at Clarks Mills. She was married to A. Cornelius Pederson Sept. 8, 1913, in Indiana. She was former clerk of Madsen School, past president of Gjerpen Ladies Aid and former leader of Jolly Workers 4-H Club for 16 years. Survivors include two sons, Arndt, of Rt. 1, Cato and Russell, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Norbert (Violet) Kustka, of Rt. 1, Cato; four sisters, Mrs. Olive Watts, of Oak Lawn, Ill., Mrs. Ruth Ashton, of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Edna Laake, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Viola Caine, of Chicago, Ill., nine grandchidlren and three great grandchildren. Her husband, a brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, November 23, 1976 P.3 ******** (Dec 01, 1889/Nov 1976/SSDI)
JOHN PEKAREK cemetery #44 John Pekarek, 81, a former Manitowoc resident, died Monday at Stevens Point Nursing Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Pekarek was born Sept. 3, 1890, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pekarek. He was employed as a carpenter for Hamann Construction Co. and was a member of Local 849. He served as an infantry man in World War I. He married Clara Riha Oct. 25, 1919, at Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death in 1954. He resided in Manitowoc until 1965 when he moved to Stevens Point to live with his son. Survivors include a son, John, of Stevens Point and a granddaughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.) A son and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Wednesday where a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 19, 1971 ******* [d. 10-18-1971 at Stevens Point WI/age 81 yrs./husband of Clara] (03 Sep 1890/Oct 1971/SSDI)
HARRY PEKARSKE cemetery #39 Harry Pekarske, 72, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Pekarske was born Nov. 20, 1898, at Chicago, son of the late John and Mary Bonin Pekarske. He married Agnes Rybicke June 24, 1919, at Pulaski. The couple operated Pekarske's Grocery Store in Manitowoc for about eight years. In 1931 they moved to their present farm home in the Town of Kossuth. Mr. Pekarske had been employed as a crane operator at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. for 17 years. He was a member and former secretary of St. Augustine Parish. Survivors include his wife, a son, Eugene of Riverside, Calif., two daughters, Mrs. John (Geraldine) Dugan of Rt. 1, Cato, and Mrs. Leon (Carol) Mecha of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, a brother, John of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Ward Valentine of Manitowoc and Mrs. Martin Kwitek of Rt. 1, Cato, 10 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where a Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 13, 1971
JOHN PEKARSKE cemetery #44 John Pekarske, Merchant, Dies of Heart Attack MANITOWOC--John J. Pekarske, 58, veteran clothing store operator, died of a heart attack at 6 a.m. Friday, at Holy Family Hospital. He had suffered heart seizure several times in the past several months. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m., Monday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home and 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D.L.Krembs will officiate and burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. For more than 25 years Mr. Pekarske conducted a retail men's clothing business under the name North End Clothing Store at 10th and Washington Streets. He began the business shortly after he married Grace Kadow Jan 5, 1922, at Manitowoc and was located in the former Kapitan Block, razed by fire in 1953 and since rebuilt, at North Eighth and Buffalo Streets. He was at this site for 13 years and had been in partnership with Stephen Hobart. Subsequently the business relationship was dissolved and the Pekarske operation was moved to Washington street where he opened the store 22 years ago. Born Aug. 9, 1898, at Newton, son of the late Joseph Pekarske and Monica Leschke Pekarske, he attended rural schools and was graduated from the South Side High School here in 1916. A World War I veteran, he served in the armed forces in 1918. Mr. Pekarske was a member of the chamber of commerce for many years, serving on several of its committees, of the Washington Street Advancement Assn., Elks Lodge, Optimists Club, United Name Society, Eagles Aerie(?), and the Drews-Bleser Post of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife, two sons, mother, a brother, two sisters, and nine grandchildren. Friends my call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 21, 1956 sent in by a researcher/see contributors page.
CLARA PEKEL cemetery #44 Mrs. Joseph Pekel, 79, of 3218 Memorial Dr., Two Rivers died Tuesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Michael R. Koch of Two Rivers, the Rev. George Beth of New Londa, the Rev. Alphonse Wagner of Charlotte, Iowa, and the Rev. Donald Becker of Green Bay will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Pekel, nee Clara Steffeck, was born Feb. 21, 1892, daughter of the late Bohumil and Frances Steffeck. She was married to Joseph Pekel March 2, 1919. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1948. They owned and operated Seanger Hall and Colonial Inn, Manitowoc. Survivors include a daughter; two sisters, Mrs. Godfrey Esch and Mrs. Roland Frazier, of Manitowoc, a granddaughter and a great grandson. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon where a memorial service will be at 7:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 5, 1972 ********** [d. 01-04-1972/age 79 yrs./widow of Joseph F. Pekel] (21 Feb 1892/Jan 1972/SSDI)
CHARLES PEKULIK cemetery #43a Charles A. Pekulik, 69, of 1109 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Pekulik was born Feb. 16, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas and Veronica Becker Pekulik. He resided in Manitowoc all his life. He had been employed at Wisconsin Malting Co., retiring seven years ago. Survivors include three daughters, four sisters, Miss Nellie Pekulik, Mrs. Michael (Josephine) Stryzewski, Mrs. Victor (Helen) Ratajczak and Mrs. Robert (Cele) Jagodensky of Manitowoc and seven grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privay) A brother, Gordon, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday where a wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 1, 1971
GORDON PEKULIK cemetery #43a Gordon Pekulik, 60, of 1109 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient two weeks. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Pekulik was born March 30, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas and Veronica Becker Pekulik. He was a life-long resident of Manitowoc where he was employed for many years by Musial Hauling service. Surviving are four sisters, Miss Nellie Pekulik, Mrs. Michael (Josephine) Stryzewski, Mrs. victor (Helen) Ratajczek and Mrs. Robert (Celia) Jagodinsky, and two brothers, Frank and Charles, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home where the parish rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, July 3, 1967 P. 9
ELIZABETH PELISHEK cemetery #44 Mrs. William Pelishek, 68, of 857 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday evening at her home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Pelishek, nee Elizabeth Opichka, was born May 25, 1902, in Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Vesely Opichka. She was married to William Pelishek Nov. 18, 1919, at Kellnersville. They farmed near Denmark until their retirement in 1948, when they came to Manitowoc. Mrs. Pelishek was a member of the Christian Mothers and Altar Society, of Holy Innocents Church. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in November 1969. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Agnes) Shuber, of Manitowoc; two sistes, Mrs. Otto Spevacek, of Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. John Dvorachek, of Brillion; a grandson (Survivor omitted for privacy.), of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A sister and three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday until time of services. A Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday.. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 23, 1970 ******** [d. 05-22-1970/age 68 yrs./wife of Wm. Pelishek] (25 May 1902/May 1970/SSDI)
JOHN PELISHEK cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1905: Consumption took the life Tues. morning of 28-yr. old John Peleschek, son of John Peleschek of Two Rivers. The deceased was sick for only a month.
CATHERINE PELLETT cemetery #43 MRS. PELLETT DIES AT HOME EARLY SUNDAY Mrs. Catherine Pellett, 73, wife of Walter Pellett, was the former Catherine Bartelme, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bartelme and was born at Denmark, January 23, 1860. When she was four years of age the family moved to Green Bay and still later the family located in the town of Gibson. It was there on May 2, 1881 that she was married to Walter E. Pellett and after their marriage they continued to reside in Gibson. A few years later they moved to the city. (1933-partial) ********** MRS. PELLETT DIES AT HOME EARLY SUNDAY Prominent Local Woman To Be Buried Wednesday Morning, Calvary After a three weeks illness, Mrs. Catherine Pellett, 73, wife of Walter Pellett, former contractor and ex-sheriff, and a resident of the city for more than 45 years, died at the family home, 2503 Clarke street early Sunday morning. Although her death was not unexpected news of her passing was learned with regret by a large host of friends. Mrs. Pellett had been prominent in church and welfare work. She was a member of the Christian Mothers' society of the St. Paul Catholic church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. from the home and at 9:30 fromm St. Paul's Catholic church in charge of Rev. Father Jaekels. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery. The deceased who was Catherine Bartelme, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bartelme, was born at Denmark, January 23, 1860. When she was four years of age the family moved to Green Bay and later the family located in the town of Gibson. (1933)
LUTHER PELLET cemetery #28 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Sept. 1879: Death by suicide of Luther Pellet of Gibson, who shot himself Thurs. night.
LAWRENCE PELLOW cemetery #43 Lawrence G. Pellow, 68, of 400 East Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Pellow was born Nov. 5, 1903, at Oconto Falls, son of the late John and Elizabeth Perria Pellow. He married Marcella Greenen. She preceded him in death in 1953. He then married Jennie Rogaczewski Malsh in Novermber of 1955 at Milwaukee. He was employed at Medusa Cement Co., Manitowoc, for 18 years, retiring in 1967. He was a member of the A.F.L., C.I.O., the United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers Union and St. Boniface Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife; a son, a step-son, two daughters, two brothers, John, of Minneapolis, Minn. and Archie, of Rhinelander, Wis.; two sisters, Sister Martha, O.S.F., Bay Settlement and Mrs. Grace Olderman, of King, Wis. and 11 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. (Survivors edited for living) Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 23, 1972
EARL E. PELTIER cemetery #44 Earl E. Peltier, 75, of 426 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Cyril VanHeeswyck will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside services will be conducted by the Amvets Post No. 99. Mr. Peltier was born Jan. 11, 1897, at Mishicot, son of the late Andrew and Mary Jindra Peltier. He was a veteran of World War I serving in the Army from Oct. 21, 1918 to Dec. 9, 1920. Mr. Peltier had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. and also at Manitowoc Equipment Works prior to his retirement in 1961. He was a member of the Machinist Lakeshore Lodge No. 2064. Survivors include two sons, Eugene and Donald of Manitowoc, two sisters, Miss Irene Peltier and Mrs. Charles Hayden of Manitowoc, 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday where a Wake service wil be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 14, 1972 ********** [d. 10-14-1972/age 75 yrs./bur. on Irene Peltier lot] (b. 11 Jan. 1897/d. Oct. 1972/SSDI),(war vet flg hldr)
JOSEPHINE PELTIER cemetery #89D Mrs. Josephine Peltier, 65, of 1920 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, died Friday morning at University Hospitals, Madison. She had resided at 4618 Forest Hill Dr., Two Rivers, most of her life. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate and burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Peltier was born Jan. 23, 1908, in the Town of Mishicot, daughter of the late John and Frances Hess Benzinger. She was graduated in 1924 from Mishicot High School and had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, for a few years. She was married to Milton Peltier Oct. 22, 1929, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death Feb. 1, 1971. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapels, where a memorial service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 24, 1973
MARY PELTIER / PELKEY cemetery #44 Pelkey Funeral Manitowoc Herald Times, 1958 Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew Pelkey (Peltier) of 847 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc who died Friday will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D.L. Krembs will officiate and burual(sic) will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Church. (Note: The family was also known by Pelkey/from researcher) ********* [Mary (Peltier) Pelkey/d. 04-11-1958/age 81 yrs./wife of Andrew Pelkey (Peltier)/ bur. on Irene Peltier lot]
MILTON PELTIER cemetery #89D Milton Peltier, 62, of 4618 Forest Hills Dr., Two Rivers, longtime dairy operator, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Peltier was born Aug. 22, 1908, in the Town of Mishicot, a son of the late Eli and Ida Fehrman Peltier. He attended the district shool and Mishicot Community High School. In earlier years he was associated with the operation of the former Two Rivers Dairy and for a number of years later operated a distributorship for Verifine Dairy. In recent years he developed Forest Hills Subdivision on his rural property north of 45th Street, Two Rivers. He was a member of Two Rivers Elks Lodge No. 1380, Mother of Hope Council No. 1957, Knights of Columbus, and the Two Rivers Lions Club. Surviving are his wife, the former Josephine Benzinger, whom he married Oct. 22, 1929, a daughter, Mrs. James (Joan) Estes of Norman, Okla.; three sons, Warren of Manitowoc, Wesley of Sheboygan, and John of Brown Deer, Wis; two sisters, Miss Olive Peltier of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Stella Tomchek, Manitowoc; three brothers, Ivan of Glenolden, Pa., Vernon of Mishicot, and Roland of Charlevoix, Mich. and 13 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday with memorial services to be conducted by the Two Rivers Elks Lodge at 7 p.m. and the family and Knights of Columbus services will be at 8 p.m. At 8:30 p.m. members of the Two Rivers Lions Club will attend in a body. Memorials may be sent to the Cancer Society or Holy Redeemer Building Fund. Manitowoc Herlad Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 2, 1971
JOSEPHINE PENNING cemetery #83 Mrs. Josephine A. Penning, 69, of 315 Chicago St., Kiel, died early this morning at St. Nicholas Hospital where she had been a patient for the past four weeks. The former Josephine Blahd was born in Chicago Dec. 26, 1894, a daughter of the late Vincent and Frances Blahd. She was married June 25, 1914, to Paul Penning of Chicago. She continued to live in Chicago until 1950 when she moved to Kiel to make her home with her daughter and son-in-law, (names omitted for privacy). Her husband preceded her in death. Survivors are the daughter, (name omitted for privacy); three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Jack Moll, Cicero, Ill., and Mrs. Miles Buzek, Lombard, Ill; and two brothers, Ben Blahd, Chicago, and James, Riverside, Ill. Funeral services will be at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. and at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, with the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. The parish Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday. Sheboygan Press, Wed. Mar. 20, 1963, p. 12, c. 4
MARION PENNINGTON cemetery #33 Mrs. Samuel Pennington, 83, of 1234 Arlington Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Thursday at home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, 11th Street and Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce P. Huffer will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Pennington, nee Marion Harmon, was born Feb. 25, 1889 at Merrill, Wis., daughter of Nathaniel and Katherine Harmon. She was married to Samuel Pennington Dec. 28, 1917, at Antigo. The couple lived at South Pekin, Ill., moving to Manitowoc in 1945. Her husband preceded her in death in 1969. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, State Street entrance, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 27, 1973
SAMUEL PENNINGTON Samuel Pennington, 82, of 1234 Arlington Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hoffer will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Pennington was born March 31, 1887, at Ashland, Ky., son of the late David and Nancy Hanks Pennington. He moved to Antigo in 1904 where he married Marion Harman Dec. 28, 1917. Mr. Pennington was employed by the Antigo Telephone Co. and then upon his return to Manitowoc in 1945 he was employed by North Western Railroad until he retired 15 years ago. He was given a citation for 50-year membership from the International Brotherhood Electricians. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Betty) Dakin, of Buffalo, N.Y.; a brother, David, of Louisa, Ky.; a grandson and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Ninth Street entrance, until noon Thursday and then at church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 4, 1970
PHEBA PENNOCK cemetery #63 Mrs. Phoebe (sic) Pennock, 88, died of a stroke at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Nocker, Denmark. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Nocker home and at 2 o'clock from the Calvary Lutheran church, Denmark. Burial was in the Mishicot cemetery. Mrs. Pennock, nee Phoebe Hayes, was born in Brockville, Canada, in 1848 and came to Denmark with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes, at the age of 17. In 1871 she was married to John Pennock. They settled at Green Bay. Mr. Pennock died in 1892. She later was married to George Pennock, who died 23 years ago. Since then she has resided with her daughter at Denmark. Survivors are a son, Victor of Horton, Oregon; two daughters, Mrs. Nocker, Denmark and Mrs. Joseph Wagner, Fort Atkenson, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. George Mott, Mishicot; a brother, Alden Hayes, Suamico, Wis.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 18, 1937 P.8
EDWARD PENTZIEN cemetery #64 From the Manitowoc Chronicle Jan. 28, 1905: Last Saturday Edward Pentzien, a young man whose parents now live in Manitowoc but who formerly lived near Tisch Mills, was killed by a falling tree while working in the woods near Kempster, Langlade county. The remains were brought to Manitowoc and to-day they were buried in the little country grave yard in northern Mishicot, known as Maack's cemetery. He was 19 years of age. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1905: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 31 Jan.) Henry Pentzen, who at one time was a tavern keeper in Tisch Mills, then farmed and finally moved to Manitowoc several years ago, has lost a son from an accident in the northern Wisconsin lumber camp. The body has been brought to Two Creeks for burial in the Maack cemetery there. *********** From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1905: Edward Pentzien of here was killed Fri. in an accident near Kempster, Langlade County, while working in a lumber camp. While at work he was hit by a falling tree and so badly injured that he died a few hours after the accident. His brother August barely miss being injured by the same falling tree. The deceased’s father, Henry Pentzien, also works in the same camp…. The body was brought to Two Creeks for burial. He was 19 yrs. old.
MARY PENTZIEN cemetery #44 Mrs. August Pentzien, 85, of 722 N. 9th St. Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Pentzien, nee Mary Flegel, was born June 28, 1884, in Town of West Kewaunee, daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Dedina Flegel. She was married to August Pentzien, March 10, 1905, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1938. Survivors include a son, William, of Elgin, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Caroline Haff, of Geneseo, Ill., and Mrs. Doris Hall, of Benichia, Calif.; a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Erdman, of Manitowoc; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The casket will remain closed. Memorials may be made by choice of donor. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 26, 1970 ******** [d. 03-26-1970/age 85 yrs./widow of August Pentzien] (28 Jun 1884/Mar 1970/SSDI)
GEORGE PEOT, JR. cemetery #89A George J. Peot Jr., 65, of 1810 Emmett St., Two Rivers, veteran maltster at Rahr Malting Co., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital early Saturday morning, where he had undergone surgery nearly three weeks ago. Funeral servies will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Peot was born May 17, 1894, at Kewaunee, son of George and the late Mrs. Ella Rudenbeck Peot. When he was a child the family brought him to Two Rivers where he had resided since. Attending Two Rivers High School, he became an employe in the sheet metal department of the old R.H. Suettinger Hardware Co., and was a tinsmith with the succeeding R.G. Suettinger firm until 1934 when he took employment at Two Rivers Beverage Co. for five years. Since 1940 he had been a maltster at the Rahr company until his retirement in March. Mr. Peot married the former Martha Benzinger at Manitowoc May 17, 1917. He held numerous offices in the Maltsters Union at Manitowoc in the past number of years. Besides his wife and father he leaves a daughter, Mrs. William Nortemann, of Two Rivers and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 23, 1960 P. 3
HUGH N. PEOT Hugh N. Peot co. death record v.6 p.244 b. Jan. 15, 1900, Two Rivers d. Mar. 3, 1900 age 1m. 18da. father: George Peot (b. Wisconsin) mother: Ella Rudabeck (b. Wisconsin sick 1 week (Note: tombstone says Mar. 30, it looks like a replacement stone)
FRIEDERICKE PEPER cemetery #17 From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1899: Death in Cooperstown on 12 Mar., after a long illness, of Mrs. Fredericka Peper, wife of August Peper. She was born in Pomerania and came with her family to Cooperstown in 1869. Since her arrival she has been a faithful member of the St. Johannis Evangelical Lutheran Church. She leaves her husband and 4 children, as well as two brothers - J.F. and Wm. Engelbrecht, and two sisters in Milwaukee - Mrs. Behl and Mrs. Koepsell.
MARIA PEPPARD cemetery #22 Name: Pappard, Mary D.: 1/16/1879 B.: Reg. D.: 5/22/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: Stillbirth B.P.: Tn. Eaton D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. Mutz Spouse: F.: John Pappard M.: Honora Pappard Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.302 *********** (Note: difference in day of death on ch. record and death record)
MARY PEPPARD cemetery #44 DEATH LAID HEAVY HAND ON CITY IN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS OLSON, PEPPARD AND MUSHEL (sic) HOMES VISITED BY GRIM DESTROYER DURING NIGHT AND EARLY MORNING--FRANK BLIMEL BURIED Death laid a heavy hand on Manitowoc last night, a number of homes being saddened by the visitation of the Grim Destroyer Peppard Home Stricken. Mary, 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Peppard, 612 York street died last night from pneumonia from which she had been ill only a few days, developing from a cold. The funeral will be held Monday morning from the Sacred Heart church, 9 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 8, 1916 P.1 ******** We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many friends who offered us their sympathy and expressed many words of consolation in the hour of extreme sorrow, the death of our daughter and sister, Mary. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Peppard and Family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1916 P.5 ******** [bur. 01-10-1916/age 13yrs/cause: pneumonia/bur. on John Peppard lot]
MARY PEPPARD cemetery #60 MRS. THOMAS PEPPARD MEEME. PIONEER IS CALLED BY DEATH Another pioneer settler of the county has joined the increasing ranks of the dead. Mrs. Thomas Peppard, one of the oldest settlers of Meeme responding to Death's summons early today, following an illness of five years, during much of which time she was helpless. Mrs. Peppard suffered a stroke of paralysis some years ago and had never recovered and for some time passed had been failing. Mrs. Peppard, who is the mother of Mrs. A.J. Clark of this city, was a native of County Clare Ireland and was 83 years of age and had resided at Meeme since 1854, having made her home on the same farm for fifty eight years. An aged husband and ten children survive, the children being Mrs. Clark and J.H. Peppard, city, James, Daniel, Mary and Mrs. E. Shallue, Meeme, Thomas, Seattle; Nellie, Chicago; Mrs. C. Pollard, Salom, Neb., Mrs. A. O'Conner, Oklahoma. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 17, 1912 P.1
MICHAEL PEPPARD cemetery #55 Michael Peppard Is Dead, Funeral At Maple Grove Michael Peppard, an old resident of Manitowoc county, died at Mishawaka, Ind., Friday, according to word received by local relatives. The body will be taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Reedy, Maribel and the funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m., at St. Patrick's church, Maple Grove. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 2, 1933 P.4
THOMAS PEPPARD cemetery #60 THOMAS PEPPARD, EARLIEST SETTLER OF MEEME, IS DEAD Pioneer Resident of County Who Would Have Been 90 on February 1, Summoned by Death Yesterday Afternoon FATHER OF FIRST WHITE MAN BURIED IN TOWN OF MEEME Thomas Peppard, one of the earliest settlers in the town of Meeme, died at his home there yesterday afternoon. He was born in County Clare, Ireland, Feb. 1, 1827 and had he lived until the first of February, he would have been 90 years of age. When not more than a year of age, his parents came to this country, and settled in Ohio. In 1847 they came on to Wisconsin, coming to Chicago where the family took passage on a Goodrich boat as far as Sheboygan, and walked from Sheboygan to the point where they settled. His father, Thomas Peppard, was the first white man to be buried in the town of Meeme. Mr. Peppard cleared his farm and improved the property. In the early days of the shipbuilding industry in this city he became an expert caulker and was employed in the yards here considerable time. He also sailed the lakes for a time but spent most of his life on the farm and in this city. In the early days the pioneers walked when they made a visit to the city and Mr. Peppard made many trips to Manitowoc and Rapids, the later place at that time being the principal trading post of this section. Married in Chicago in 1847 to Mary Furan, who preceded him in death five years ago, Mr. Peppard was the father of 11 children, all of whom survive, being Mrs. A.J. Clark, John Peppard, this city; James, Dan and Mary Peppard and Mrs. James Shallue, of Meeme, Nellie of Shicago (sic); Mrs. Geo. Pollard of Malmo, Neb.; Thomas of Seattle and Mrs. Alice O'Connor of Oklahoma. The funeral of Mr. Peppard will be held Monday morning from St. Isador's church at Meeme. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 13, 1917 P.8
ELIZABETH PERL cemetery #83 Mrs. Eugene Perl, 83, of 419 North St., Kiel, died Monday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, following a several weeks illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The Rev. F. X. Kheil will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Elizabeth Janty, March 22, 1872, at St. Ann, Calumet County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Janty, and in 1897 was married to Eugene Perl. They located on a farm at St. Ann and in 1897 moved to Kiel. She was a member of the Christian Mothers of both St. Ann and Kiel. Surviving are her husband, daughter, Mrs. Henry Turba of St. Ann, two sons, Nick of St. Ann and Joseph of Kiel; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be received at 8 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at the church at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times – Two Rivers Reporter, Mon., 29 Aug. 1955 (NOTE: Obit indicates she is in this cemetery)
MADELLA M. PERL cemetery #83 Madella M. Perl, 79, of 916 Femont St., Kiel, Wis., died Sunday afternoon, May 1, 1994 at Valley View Medical Center, Plymouth. She is the former Madella Walber, born Oct. 29, 1914, in Kiel, daughter of the late John and Frances Taubel Walber. On Oct. 6, 1931, she married Joseph Perl in Kiel. Madella worked for the Kiel School lunch program for 33 years, retiring in 1976. Her husband, Joseph, preceded her in death on May 15, 1985. She was a member of S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel and the Christian Women's Society. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, two brothers and one grandchild. Funeral mass will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, 1994 at S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Loren Nys, S.D.S. officiating, preceded by brief family rites at 1 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in S.S. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home,Kiel, from 4-9 p.m., Tuesday (TODAY) and on Wednesday, from 8 a.m. until the time of services. A wake service will be held at 6 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. A memorial has been established.
ALICE PERONTO cemetery #44 Mrs. Alice Peronto, 75, of 1212 Fairmont Lane, Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, July 15, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Peronto was born June 16, 1906, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Anton and Marie Hackbarth Krainik. She attended schools in Manitowoc graduating with the first class of Lincoln High School in 1924. She was married to Roy Peronto May 26, 1934, at Manitowoc, the couple residing here all their lives. Mrs. Peronto was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the U.C.T., a charter member of Memorial Hospital and a 50 year member of Order of Eastern Star No. 196. She taught ceramic classes for many years at her home. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary, a brother, Alvin, and a sister, Viola. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and at the church Saturday until the time of the services. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, July 16, 1981, p. 3
FRANK PERONTO cemetery #89D TWO RIVERS MAN DIES IN POLICE STATION FROM DEBAUCH Frank Peronto, Factory Hand, Picked Up on Streets Helpless Friday Night, Dies in Station Saturday Afternoon Picked up in helpless condition from intoxication on the streets of Two Rivers late Friday night, Frank Peronto, a factory hand in that city, died at the police station there Saturday afternoon, death being due to alcoholism say physicians. No inquest was held. Peronto, according to reports, had been in a bad way for several weeks and for five days had been intoxicated and unable to work. He was found paralyzed from drink on the street after midnight Friday and did not recover and physicians who were summoned were unable to save the man. It is said that Peronto had been drinking heavily for a year and had frequently been taken into custody by Two Rivers police and had served time in jail. He was 45 years of age. Peronto had been separated from his wife for some time. Three children of the dead man are in an orphanage in Green Bay. District Attorney Brady was called to Two Rivers to investigate the matter but after ascertaining the facts decided that no inquest was necessary. Peronto was employed at a Two Rivers factory. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 12, 1917, Page 8
JOSEPH PERONTO cemetery #89D AGED RESIDENT DIES Joseph Peronto, aged 70 years, one of the pioneer residents of Two Rivers, passed away this morning at his home on Harbor street after a lingering illness. Two daughters and a son survive. Burial will take place on Monday morning from the Beduhn and Goetz chapel to St. Luke’s church. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, March 09, 1928, Page 13 (NOTE: Newspaper says Calvary but his entry in the cem. records have him in Holy Cross #89D)
MARY H. PERONTO (d. 1957) cemetery #44 Mary Peronto Dies in Early Morning Crash Manitowoc County's traffic death toll rose to 19 Monday with the death of an 18 year old girl in an accident on the Lake Shore Road. Dead on arrival at Holy Family Hospital was Mary Helen Peronto, 18, of 1212 Fairmont St., Manitowoc. She suffered facial injuries and a skull fracture when thrown against windshield of a car in which she was riding with Richard F. Hartman, 24, of 1731 28th St., Two Rivers. Hartman was hospitalized with fractures of upper and lower jaw. The accident occurred about 12:15 a.m. at a point three quarters of a mile south of the Manitowoc city limits on the Lahe Shore Road. County traffic police said the northbound 1953 model Oldsmobile sedan driven by Hartman ran off the east side of the road and plowed about 150 feet along the ditch before striking a culvert leading into farm property. The car had extensive damage to the front end. Hartman was apparently returning to the city after visiting at Sunmet's Bar. Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen indicated that inquest would be held. The girl's death was the third traffic fatality to be reported in the county within 10 days and left the 1957 total only one short of the final total for 1956 with more than a month remaining. ... Miss Peronto was born May 17, 1939, in this city, daughter of Roy F. and Alice Krainik Peronto. She attended McKinley elementary school, Woodrow Wilson Junior High Schooland was graduated in June of this year from Lincoln High School. While at Lincoln, Miss Peronto was a member of the Girls Athletic Assn., Girls Club, band and orchestra and the National Honor Society. In her junior year she was a flower girl at the annual senior graduation ceremony and participated in the annual student exchange program with Baton Rouge, La. She was a member of Jobs Daughters and Manitowoc Civic Symphony Orchestra. Surviving in addition to her parents is a brother, (private), of this city. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times-Reporter, Monday, Nov. 25, 1957, p.1 ******* [Mary Helen/d. 11-25-1957/age 18 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/ bur. on Roy F. and Alice Peronto lot]
ROY PERONTO cemetery #44 Roy Francis Peronto, age 90, formerly of 1212 Fairmont Lane, Manitowoc, died Thursday, June 6, 1996 at the Manitowoc Heath Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 1996 at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Plank will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. He was born February 11, 1906, in Manitowoc, son of the late Emmanuel and Lena Jung Peronto. He was the secretary and treasurer of Rahr Furniture Store for many years. He graduated from Lincoln High School, which was the first graduating class. He married Alice Krainik, May 26, 1934, in Manitowoc. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church a member of the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge #65 and the Manitowoc Chapter #16. Also a member of the Manitowoc Philatelical Society. Survivors include one son, (private), Manitowoc; two grandchildren, (private), both of Manitowoc; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Staalson, and Geneva Gospodarek, both of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the First Presbyterian Church, on Monday, from noon until the time of the services, 2 p.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church. The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, June 8, 1996, p. A-2
EDWARD PEROUTKA cemetery #44 STROKE IS FATAL TO ED. PEROUTKA; LOCAL RESIDENT Edward Peroutka, former Manitowoc man who for some years has made his home at Chicago, died last night as result of a stroke of paralysis suffered four days ago. Messages announcing the serious illness of Mr. Peroutka were received Sunday and Joseph Peroutka, a brother immediately left for Chicago. The body of Mr. Peroutka will be brought to this city for burial, arriving tomorrow afternoon when it will be taken to the home of Thomas Peroutka, 2015 Clark street from where funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2. Mr. Peroutka was 42 years of age and is survived by his wife at Chicago. For years he had been employed with the Goodrich company at the time of his death was chief engineer of the steamer Alabama. Besides his wife Mr. Peroutka is survived by three brothers, Joseph and Thomas of this city; John of Chicago, and one sister, Mrs. Karbon at Branch. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, February 15, 1921 P.1 ********* [bur 02-17-1921/age 43 yrs/cause: apoplexy/bur on Peroutka Bros. lot] (Edmund Peroutka/d. 14 Feb. 1921/age 43/res. Chicago, Ill./ cause: paralysis/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
JOSEPH PEROUTKA cemetery #38 Joseph Peroutka, 67, retired town of Kossuth farmer, died Wednesday at his home after an illness of one year. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Husar Funeral home at Kellnersville and at 10 o'clock at St. Ann's Catholic church at Francis Creek. The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The rosary will be recited tonight at 8 o'clock at the funeral home. The casket will not be opened either at the funeral home or church. Mr. Peroutka was a lifelong resident of Kossuth. He was born April 1, 1876 and in 1902 married Miss Anna Sladky. They operated their farm in Kossuth until two years ago when they retired and operation was taken over by their son, Edwin. Survivors are the widow, one son, Edwin on the homestead, one daughter, Mrs. Emil Popelar of Kellnersville; one brother, Wencil, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Stransky, both of Francis Creek, and three grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 8, 1943 P.2
LEONARD J. PEROUTKA cemetery #44 Leonard J. Peroutka, 61, of 425A N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday evening at home. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Cyril VanHeeswyk will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Peroutka was born Jan. 27, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Helen Auton Peroutka. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the Class of 1929. He was a World War II Veteran serving from March 16, 1942 until Oct. 12, 1945 as technical sergeant of the 320 ordinance battalion. He was plant operater at Manitowoc Sewage Plant. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Civil Defense Unit and Manitowoc Submarine Club. Survivors include a brother, Leo, of Manitowoc and a nephew (Survivors omitted for privacy.). Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 6, 1972 ********* [bur. on Joseph and Helen Peroutka lot]
MARIE PEROUTKA cemetery #26 Name: Peroutka, Mary D.: 5/22/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 71 Yrs. B.P.: Bohemia D.P.: Koss. Mtwc. Cem.: Koss. Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Jos. Maly Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer's wife Pg. #: v.1 p.285
VACLAV PEROUTKA cemetery #26 Name: Peroutka, Wencl D.: 6/24/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 83 Yrs. B.P.: Bohemia D.P.: Koss. Cem.: Franklin Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. J. Maly Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.286
AGNES PERRY cemetery #89D Mrs. Agnes Perry, 88, formerly of 1708-18th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday norning at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Perry, nee Agnes Martell, was born May 7, 1884, at Ishpeming, Mich., daughter of the late John and Marion Brazeau Martell. She was married Sept. 14, 1902, to Fred Perry Sr., at Spaulding, Mich. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1927. Her husband preceded her in death July 3, 1956. She was a member of the Senior Citizens. She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Napoleon (Leone) Bruneau and Mrs. Albert (Priscilla) Gibeault, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Lester (Alvina) Lutz and Mrs. Sam (Gertrude) Marcello, of Chicago; four sons, Walter, of Milwaukee, and Fred Jr., Orville and Howard, of Two Rivers; four sisters and a brother; 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3:30 p.m. Thursday where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 24, 1973
LOIS ANN PERRY cemetery #89D Lois A. Perry, age 74, of 1411 Mahogany Run, Two Rivers, died Saturday afternoon, April 3, 1999, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Jerome Taddy. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Lois was born April 4, 1924, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Roland and Adeline Haag Broker. She attended St. Luke’s Parochial School and Two Rivers Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1942. On July 7, 1949, she married Howard Perry at Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death June 21, 1989. She was employed as a Department Manager with Holiday House of Manitowoc for 25 years, retiring in 1990. Lois was a lifetime member of the Two Rivers Lady Elks, and a former member of the Lakeshore Palettiers. She enjoyed traveling, working around her flower garden, and always cherished and was very proud of her grand- children. Lois also enjoyed time spent with the “Clubbers.” (Survivors omitted for privacy) Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two grand- daughters, Kelly Zunker and Allison Grall, and by one sister, Jean Finch. Friends may call at St. Luke Catholic Church after 3 p.m. on Tuesday until the time of Mass at 5 p.m. There will be no Monday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to the Howard Perry Scholarship Fund. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Perry family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 5, 1999
GEORGE PERSCHERER cemetery #22 ANOTHER WAR VETERAN GONE George Percherer, Member Local G.A.R. Post, Dead at St. Nazianz George Percherer, veteran soldier and pioneer resident of Manitowoc county died at his home in St. Nazianz Monday at the age of 65 years. He had suffered for a long time and death was not unexpected. Mr. Percherer was well known throughout the county and was for years a prominent farmer, although of late he had lived a quiet, retired life. He served as a member of Co. D., Thirty-Seventh Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil war and served throughout the struggle. He was a member of the H.M. Walker post, G.A.R., of this city and members of the post will attend the funeral. The flag at headquarters is half-masted. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 06, 1902, Page 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 08 May 1902: Death in St. Nazianz on Mon. of George Percherer, a veteran of the Civil War, at age 65. ********* From St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page: Single -workman -born Germany -died from "cancer of stomach" -no stone
AUGUSTA PERSCHKE cemetery #84 Last week Thursday evening in the home of her daughter Mrs. Gottfied Mueller, Mrs. Auguste Perschke, a long-time resident of the Town of Schleswig and Kiel, died from dropsy (heart failure) after a lengthy illness. The deceased, who was born Fischer on June 5, 1845 in (Uckermark), Brandenburg province, Germany and came to America in 1863. She married Carl Perschke in 1865 and they settled down in Rockville. The marriage was blessed with six children, of which one daughter died. Her husband died twelve years ago. She leaves behind four sons and one daughter, eleven grandchildren and one brother. The burial took place on Monday afternoon at the Rockville Cemetery with Pastor Rech (St. Peter UCC) officiating. Kiel Record - 1913 ************ From St Peter UCC recordc: Date of death: 03-27-1913 Daughter: Emma Ann Perschke Born. 11-30-1872 Died: 08-06-1887 K. (Carl) Perschke Born: 11-24-1836 Died: 06-12-1901
CARL PERSCHKE cemetery #84 From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1901: Death in Rockville on Thurs. last week of 64-yr. old Carl Perschke. The funeral was Sat. ******** Carl Perschke, a wagon maker for many years in Rockville, some 2 miles west of Kiel, died on the 12th of June after a lengthy illness. He was 64 years of age and is survived by his wife and 4 sons. He will be buried in the cemetery at Rockville with the GAR Post presiding. Plymouth Post, June 27, 1901
CHARLES PERSCHKE cemetery #84 Charles Perschke, 83, retired Town of Sheboygan farmer, died this morning at his home, 813 National Ave., following a lingering illness. Born Aug. 29, 1869 at Rockville, Manitowoc County, he was a son of the late Carl and Augusta Perschke. He attended school at Rockville and was confirmed at the Kiel Zion Reformed Church by the late Rev. Ludwig Zenk. On Dec. 23, 1899, he married the former Minnie Kletzien. The couple farmed near Erdman for 25 years and for the past 20 years resided in Sheboygan. He was a member of the Zion Reformed Church here. Surviving are the wife; two daughters, Mrs. Viola Perschke Harms of Town of Mosel and Mrs. Loretta Perschke Stolz of Washington, D. C.; two grandchildren; six great grandchildren, and one brother, Otto Perschke, Sheboygan. Preceding Mr. Perschke in death were two infant sons, two brothers and two sisters. Services will be held at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Clarence Koehler, pastor of Zion Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Rockville Cemetery. Sheboygan Press, February 12, 1953
WILLIAM PERSCHKE cemetery #84 Kiel, Wis—William Frederick Perschke, aged sixty-three, passed away Thursday at the home of his nephew, Edgar Mueller, who resides six miles southeast of Kiel. He had been ill for two months and confined to his bed since July 6. Mr. Perschke was born September 29, 1867, on a farm in Rockville where he grew to manhood. When a youth of eighteen he entered his father’s wagonshop and learned the trade. After the death of his parents, he continued the business for a number of years before he sold it and purchased a farm near Kiel, which now is owned by Hubert Nett. A few years later he traded the farm property for a residence here, and several years later he disposed of the residence to John Johst and made his home with his sister, Mrs. Gottfried Mueller in the town of Schleswig. After his sister passed away nine years ago he made his home with his nephew, who took over the old homestead. The survivors are three brothers, Carl of Kiel, August and Otto of Unity, Wis. The funeral will be held Saturday, a service at the Mueller home will be followed by another services in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church at Louis Corners. The Rev. Harold O Grunwald will officiate and burial will be in the Rockville cemetery. Sheboygan Press, August 7, 1931
ALOIS D. PESERIK cemetery #33 Alois D. Peserik, age 70, of 3705 Custer St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 27, 2007, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay. Alois was born May 1, 1936, in Kewaunee, son of the late Anton W. and Lucille Wells Peserik. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. On July 21, 1962, Alois married the former Sharon A. Hansen at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He was employed as a custodian for many years with the Two Rivers Public School System until his retirement. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Every Sunday, Alois and his wife enjoyed visiting and dancing, especially ballroom and polka, with their many friends throughout the state. He also enjoyed photography and following his family genealogy. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Terry Peserik; father-in-law, Arthur Hansen. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2007, at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. The Revs. Robert Kujawski and Stephen Melso will officiate. Military services will be accorded by the VFW Otto Oas Post 659. Burial of his cremated remains will take place at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc, on Thursday, March 1, 2007, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again on Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The family would like to extend their thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc; St. Vincent's Hospital, Green Bay; the pharmacy staff at Shopko, Manitowoc; and the Manitowoc EMTs for the special care given to Alois. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 28, 2007
HELEN PESERIK cemetery #44 Mrs. Helen Peserik, 83, of 1301 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Peserik, nee Helen Just, was born Dec. 23, 1887, at Lena, Wis., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Just. She was married to James Janda Feb. 25, 1908, at Lena. The couple resided at Luxemburg, operating a tavern for 25 years. Mr. Janda preceded her in death Sept. 5, 1948. She was married to Wencel Peserik July 11, 1953, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Sept. 16, 1968. Mrs. Peserik was a member of the Senior Citizens Club of Manitowoc. Survivors include a son, Earl (Duke) Janda, of Manitowoc, three daughters, Mrs. George (Evie) Valibile, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Carol Schaefer, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Al (Violet) Etzel, of Los Angeles, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 1, 1971
ANTON J. PESHEK cemetery #89D Military funeral services for Anton Peshek, 57, 1507 15th St., Two Rivers, who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Friday morning, were held at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, at 9 a.m. Monday, under the auspices of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Rt. Rev. Msgr C.V. Hugo officiated. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers for the late Mr. Peshek, who served two terms as commander of the VFW post at Two Rivers had the following surnames: Mertens, Kochorosky, Andrews, Havel, Lonzo, Schroeder. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 1953 (edited for living persons)
CHRIST PESTIEN cemetery #65 Christian Pestien of Tisch Mills died late Friday afternoon at Holy Family hospital. Mr. Pestien was born in the town of Gibson March 30, 1859 and was a retired farmer. He is survived by two brothers, Fred and Charles, both of Sheboygan, and one sister, Mrs. Helmek Johnson of North Dakota. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Pfeffer Funeral home with the Rev. E.O. Flagstead officiating and burial will be in the Methodist cemetery at Tisch Mills. The body will lie in state from Sunday morning until the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 7, 1942 P. 4