[ V ] OBITUARIES
ANEZKA VACLAVIK (AGNES) cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1907: Agnes Vaclavick, an 84-year old lady, died Thursday last week in the residence of her daughter Mrs. Frank Zlatnik in Two Rivers, after an illness of only one day. She leaves a son and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Saturday from the Catholic Church. CYRIL VACLAVIK cemetery #89D Funeral services for Cyril F. Vaclavic, 44, of 2421-12th St., Two Rivers, who died unexpectedly at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Friday morning, were at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, the Rev. George Beth officiating. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. (Pallbearers omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday April 24, 1961
JOSEPH VACLAVIK cemetery #89A Joseph Vaclavik, 79, died at his home in Two Rivers this noon following long illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Luke's Catholic church. Burial will be made in the Pioneers Rest cemetery. The body is at the Jansky funeral home. Mr. Vaclavik was born in Prague, Bohemia, on August 8, 1860. He came to America at the age of 17. On February 11, 1892 he was married to Miss Mary Kopetsky of Two Creeks. The couple celebrated their golden anniversay two years ago. Mr. Vaclavik was employed for many years at the Aluminum Goods company plant in Two Rivers. Survivors besides Mrs. Vaclavik include five sons, Anton, Joseph and Walter of Two Rivers. Albert of Antigo and Frank of Jackson, Mich.; nine grandchildren and on great-grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 8, 1940 P. 4 ******** Joseph Vaclavik, 79, died at his home at Two Rivers Saturday noon and funeral services were held Thursday morning at St. Luke's church. The widow, five sons, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild survive. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Manitowoc, Wis. June 14, 1940 P. 6
MARY VACLAVIK cemetery #89A Mrs. Mary Vaclavik, 87, a resident of Two Rivers for more than 60 years, having resided most of her life at 1820 Monroe Street, died Monday at the Memorial Hospital at Antigo. She had been residing with a son, Albert Vaclavik in that city for about a year and a half Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Vaclavik, nee Mary Kopetsky, was born in the Town of Two Creeks on Sept. 3, 1867, a daughter of John and Ann Mancel Kopetsky. She was married in 1888 to Joseph Vaclavik, who died in Two Rivers in 1940. Surviving Mrs. Vaclavik are five sons, Anton of Two Rivers, Joseph and Walter of the Town of Two Rivers, Frank of Jackson, Mich. and Albert Vaclavik of Antigo; a brother Wenzel Kopetsky of Two Rivers, 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. Obituary from the Newspaper, Tuesday, May 3, 1955
WALTER VACLAVIK cemetery #89A Walter Vaclavik, 78, of Jackson, Mich., died Thursday at Jackson. Funeral services were at 3 o'clock this Saturday afternoon at Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home, Jackson, with cremation following. Mr. Vaclavik was born June 13, 1895, son of the late Joseph and Mary Vaclavik. He was a retired Manitowoc County farmer, residing at Jackson the past three years. He was a member of the Two Rivers Eagles Club. Survivors include a brother, Frank, of Jackson, with whom he made his home, and nieces and nephews. Three brothers preceded him in death. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. October 6, 1973 P. 10 ******** (13 Jun 1895/Oct 1973/SSDI)
LEONARD V. VADER (Civil War) From The Lakeshore Times, April 29, 1884: G. A. R. Members of H. M. Walker Post 18, will meet in their Hall on Wednesday (tomorrow) after noon at 3 P. M. sharp to attend the funeral of Comrade Leonard Vader.- By order of the Commander. E. R. Smith, Adjutant. *********** From Der Nord Westen, 1 May 1884: 43 year old Leonhard Vader died in Manitowoc Rapids. He is a former soldier in Co. D, 27th Regt. ********** [Burial register has 5/21/1884 buried Leon V Veandes (the entry appears to be written in on a later date); lot diagram book has Leonh. Veandes then Vader written after name sometime later] ********** The Lakeshore Times Apr. 29, 1884 article above, appears the funeral was 4/30/1884, so I think the burial date may be incorrect. ********** Lake Shore Times, 6 May, 1884, (page 3) The funeral of Mr. Len. Vader was well attended. About twenty members of the G. A. R. were present. ********** Lake Shore Times, 6 May, 1884 (page 2, column 6) Order to Hear Petition for Administration. (First publication May 6, 1884.) IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of Leonard Vader, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Jane Vader, of Manitowoc Rapids, Wis., representing among other things that Leonard Vader, late of Manitowoc Rapids on the 27th day of April, A. D. 1884, at Manitowoc Rapids, died intestate leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate by to John S. Tufts granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this Court , on Tuesday, the 3rd day of June A. D., 1884, at 10 o’clock A. M. at my office in said county. Ordered further that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Lake Shore Times, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 3rd day of May, A. D. 1884. 136-3t R. D. SMART, County Judge, G. G. SEDGWICK, Atty for Petitioner." ******** Order on Petition for License to Sell Land. (First Publication Nov. 11th 1884.) IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT In the matter of the estate of Leonard Vader, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of John S. Tufts administrator of said estate setting forth the amount of personal estate that has come to his hands, and the disposition thereof, -the amount of debts outstanding against said deceased, and a description of all the real estate of which said deceased died seized, and the condition and value of the respective portions thereof; and prayng that license be to him granted to sell the west half of the west half of the sourth east quarter of section number sixteen (16) township number nineteen (19) north of range twenty three (23) east, in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin and it appearing by said petition, that there is not sufficient personal estate in the hands of said administrator to pay said debits, and that it is necessary in order to pay the same, to sell all of said real estate; it is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said estate appear before this Court, on Tuesday, the 16th day of December A.D., 1884, at ten oclock (sic), A.M. at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, in said County, then and there to show cause (if any there be) why license should not be granted, to said John S. Tufts to sell said real estate according to the prayer of said petition. And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order shall be published for four successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Lake Shore Times, a Weekly newspaper printed and published at Manitowoc, in said county, and personally served on all persons interested in said estate, residing in said county, at least twenty days before said day of hearing. Dated at Manitowoc, the 11th day of November, A.D., 1884. By the Court, R.D. Smart, County Judge. G.G. Sedgwick, Att'y for Administrator. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 11, 1884 P.2
MRS. NICOLAS VADER (ELIZA JANE TUFTS) Manitowoc Tribune Thursday November 26, 1874, Vol. 21 No. 32, Page 5 Column 6 Died.-- At Manitowoc, Wis., Nov. 23d, 1874, of consumption, Mrs. Eliza Jane Tufts, aged 34 years, wife of Nicolas Vader. The deceased spent the greater part of her life in this county, and was well known to many. Those who knew her most intimately, were most deeply impressed with her worth. As a wife she was devoted; as a mother, tenderly affectionate; as a friend, sincere; as an almoner to the poor, sympathetic and liberal; in all the relations of life, conscientious in the discharge of her duties. To such a one, it is often very hard to sever the ties of life; and to her it was especially hard to leave her family. But for some years the symptoms of her final disease had been multiplying; and three years since--five years since--she had prayed that she might be spared thus long; and her prayer was granted. In April 1872, she united with the 1st Presbyterian Church of Manitowoc, and then first signalized her solemn vows, her consecration to the service of her Lord. To her pastor it seems probable, that for years before, she had been of Christ's "Hidden Ones," and had spent years as a restless bond-maid, whereas she should have found a warm place in the arms of Infinite Love, as a child. During her distressing sickness, she seemed to secure richly the supports of Divine grace. "What could I now do," she would often say, "if it were not for my christian life?" And when the last physical agony came, too painful to witness, it was a solace indeed, to hear, from lips soon dumb in death, ejaculatory prayers to the anointed to hasten her release, and to feel assured from all her christian testimony, from first to last, that for her to die, was to fall asleep in Jesus. COM.
MOTHER M. ODILIA VAHL cemetery #46 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1899 Death on Thurs. morning in the Cloister at Silver Lake after a long difficult illness of Sister O'Delia of consumption. The deceased, who was 50 yrs. of age, was born in Dayton, Ohio. The funeral took place Sat.
LENA VALENSTEIN cemetery #90 Mrs. Lena Valenstein, 74, a resident of the town of Meeme, died Thursday morning at St. Nicholas hospital after a lingering illness. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Leonhard, she was born May 26, 1875, in the town of Centerville, and was married to Otto Valenstein on July 22, 1897. Since their marriage, the couple operated a farm in the town of Meeme in Manitowoc County. Mrs. Valenstein was a member of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church in the town of Herman and the Ladies’ Aid society. Survivors are one son, Erwin, on the homestead; two grandchildren, Leroy and Orville; one great grandchild, (private), and three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Gabasch, Town Centerville, Mrs. Louis Sohn, Huron, S. D., and Mrs. Ed Henschel, Sheboygan. Her husband died Dec. 31, 1935. Two brothers and seven sisters also preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in the town of Herman. The Rev. William Schulz, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be made in the church cemetery. Sheboygan Press, June 22, 1949
OTTO VALENSTEIN cemetery #90 Meeme Farmer Dies; Funeral On Friday Otto W. Valenstein, 62, Meeme farmer, who died at his home Tuesday, will be buried tomorrow. There will be services Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the homestead and at two o'clock at the St. John's Evangelical church at Schwartzwald. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Valenstein was born at Meeme in 1873 and was married to Lena Leonhard and after a short residence in Sheboygan moved to the Valenstein homestead. He was a member of the Schwartzwald church. Survivors are his widow; a son Erwin, at home, a sister, Mrs. August Sixel, Sheboygan; and two grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1936
ANTON VALENTA cemetery #29 Anton Valenta, 61 Kewaunee county farmer, residing on Rt. 1 Denmark, died Tuesday morning at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been in failing health for five years, Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m.. Friday at the Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, and at 2 p.m. at the Melnik Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. He was born in Franklin, Kewaunee county, in 1892 and in 1913 he married Miss Carrie Chase. They located on a farm in the town. Surviving are his wife, daughter, son, two brothers, two sisters and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times October 5, 1954
BARBARA VALENTA cemetery #66 Mrs. Frank Valenta, 87, of Rt. 1 Denmark, died Wednesday evening at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic church, Tisch Mills. The Rev. Leonard Woelfel will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Valenta, nee Barbara Hinesh, was born Mar. 13, 1886, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Valenta Hinesh. She was married to Frank Valenta Sept. 5, 1904, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Her husband preceded her in death in 1968. Survivors include two sons, Frank, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and Louis, of Rt. 1, Denmark; a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Koenig, of Manitowoc; 12 grand- children, 25 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. An infant brother and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday, where a parish memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 25, 1973
CHARLES VALENTA cemetery #66 Charles Valenta, 62, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died early Friday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Valenta was born Oct. 30, 1908, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, a son of the late George and Theresa Jansky Valenta. He married the former Helen Wachal Oct. 17, 1939 at St. Joseph Church, Pilsen. A lifelong farmer in the Town of Franklin, he was a member of the board of the Collegiate District School for more than 25 years. He was also a member of St. Mary parish and its Holy Name Society. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter and two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three sisters, Mrs. Anton (Julia) Forst of Maribel, Mrs. William (Anna) Bohacek of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Mrs. Louis (Caroline) Staral of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and five grandchildren. A brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 15, 1971
GEORGE VALENTA cemetery #66 ATTEND FUNERAL Andrew Pillasch and family are at Tisch Mills to attend the funeral of George Valenta, the father of Mrs. Pillasch. Mr. Valenta died at his home on Sunday. He was a well known resident of that place and his many friends in this vicinity will be shocked to hear of his death. He was 61 years of age. The funeral took place from the Catholic church at Tisch Mills this morning. Manitowoc Times, Wednesday, November 07, 1928, Page 6
HELEN VALENTA cemetery #66 Mrs. Helen Valenta, 76, Rt. Denmark, died June 21, 1991, in a Two Rivers Hospital. She was born Jan 12, 1915 in the Town of Montpelier to the late Jacob and Jennie (Granat) Wachal. She married Charles Valenta on Oct. 17, 1939 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pilson. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1971. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, two sons and daughters-in-law, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday. Memorial service 8 p.m. Monday. Funeral Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic, Church, Tisch Mills. Burial in parish cemetery. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JOSEPH VALENTA (d. 1947) cemetery #66 Joseph W. Valenta, 51, of route 1, Kewaunee, died Wednesday at the Wisconsin General hospital in Madison where he had been a patient for a week. He had been a patient at Wood veterans hospital since September. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in the Tisch Mills cemetery. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery. Mr. Valenta was born in 1896 in Carlton and spent his life farming. He never married. He served overseas from September, 1918, to May, 1919, with company A of the 310th infantry division during World War I. He was a member of the American Legion post No. 165 of Two Rivers. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Claude Howe of Eli, Minn., and Mrs. Jerry Koller of route 1, Kewaunee; three brothers, Wenzel of Kewaunee, Peter of Green Bay and Ben of Ludington, Mich. The body may be viewed at the funeral hme after 7 o'clock this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, May 23, 1947 P. 2
MARCELLA VALENTA cemetery #89D Mrs. Wencel (Jim) Valenta, 55, of 2601 West St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, Friday night. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Valenta, nee Marcella Tikalsky, was born June 9, 1917, at Stangelville, daughter of the late John and Emily Konop Tikalsky Sloup. She was married Sept. 17, 1938, at Tish Mills, to Jim Valenta. The couple moved to Two Rivers in 1946. She had been an employe in the office of the J.C. Penney Co. store at Manitowoc for the past 10 years and was affiliated with the Ladies of St. Luke. Besides her husband she leaves two daughers and a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a sister, Mrs. Eugene Casavant, of Two Rivers, and two brothers, Kenneth Sloup, of Manitowoc and Joseph Sloup, of Inkster, Mich. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Monday where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 20, 1972
THERESA VALENTA cemetery #66 DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER IN THIS CITY Mrs. George Valenta, 58, a native and resident Kewaunee county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Pillasch, Madison street, early this morning. She had been a patient at the hospital here for two weeks, and later was taken to the home of her daughter. Burial will take place, Tuesday morning, from the St. Mary’s Church at Tisch Mills, with the burial in the cemetery there. Mrs. Valenta nee Theresa Jansky, was born at Norman, 58 years ago, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Jansky. Thirty eight years ago, she was married to George Valenta, who preceded her in death, two and one half years ago. After her marriage, she resided in the Town of Franklin. Mrs. Valenta leaves four daughters, Mrs. Anton Forst and Mrs. William Bohacek, of Melnik, Mrs. Andrew Pillasch, of this city, and Caroline Valenta of Manitowoc, and two sons, Charles Valenta, at home and Albert Valenta of Maribel. She is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Anton Bouril, of Gibson, Mrs. Andrew Gabriel, of Rice Lake; Mrs. George Peterik of Shoto; Mrs. John Urban, of Norman, and two brothers, John Jansky of Kewaunee, and Charles J. of this city. She also leaves 11 grandchildren Manitowoc Herald May 8, 1931 sent in by researcher/see contributors page
KATHERINE VALENTINE cemetery #44 MRS. KATHERINE VALENTINE, DAUGHTER OF FORMER POSTMASTER CHAS. ESSLINGER, DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Mrs. Katherine Esslinger, widow of the late William Valentine and daughter of former Postmaster Charles Esslinger, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Burger, 823 Hamilton street, last night. Mrs. Valentine had been in ill health for a long time. Mrs. Valentine was born in Buffalo, New York, Feb 7, 1841, and came to Manitowoc with her parents in 1850. Following her marriage she removed to Chicago and eighteen years ago returned here to take up her home. Mrs. Valentine is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Burger and Miss Anna Esslinger, this city and Mrs. Charles Bauermeister of Terre Haute, Ind., and one brother, Arthur Esslinger of Gainsville, Fla. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the Burger home, Rev. Keicher officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 23, 1917, Page 1 ********* Arthur Esslinger, born and reared in this city, now a resident of Gainsville, Fla., arrived yesterday to attend the funeral of his sister, the late Mrs. Valentine. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 25, 1917, Page 3 ********* [Catherine/bur. 05-25-1917/cause: nephritis/bur. on Mary Burger lot]
FLORA VALLEJO cemetery #44 Mrs. Cruz Vallejo, 50, resident of Manitowoc since 1923, died at the family home, 517 N. Tenth street, Sunday evening from a heart attack. Nee Florence Wadamaker, Mrs. Vallejo was born in Winona, Minn., on May 3, 1895. In 1920 she was united in marriage with Mr. Vallejo, and the couple lived in St. Paul, Minn., and Green Bay previous to coming to this city. The survivors include the husband, a son, Charles; two brothers, John of Proctor, Minn., and Hugo of Los Angeles, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Dave Nelson of Minneapolis. Friends may call to pay their respects at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral parlors from Tuesday noon until Wednesday morning. The funeral will be at 8:30 o'clock that morning at the funeral chapel, preceding rites at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart Catholic church at which the Rev. L.M. Schorn will be officiating clergyman. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday the rosary will be recited at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 17, 1945 P. 2 ******* [Florence/d. 12-16-1945/age 50 yrs./bur. on Cruz Vallejo lot]
CHARLES VALLESKEY cemetery #78 Charles Valleskey, 88, formerly of Collins, who resided at Shady Lane Home Inc., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Valleskey was born June 12, 1884, at Collins, son of the late Gustave and Fredericha Matznick Valleskey. He married Helen Becker Dec. 26, 1905, at Collins. She preceded him in death in 1938. Survivors include a son, Malcolm, of Collins; a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Norma) Draheim, of Rt. 6, Fond du Lac; a brother, Gust, of Collins; three sisters, Mrs. Alvina Mahnke of Milwaukee, Mrs. Selma Allhiser, of Shawano and Mrs. Elsie Voigt, of Valders; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A daughter, three brothers, a granddaughter and a stepsister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 11, 1972 ******** (Charles Valleskey/12 Jun 1882/Jul 1972/SSDI) Note: b. year on ssdi does not match stone)
CLARA H. VALLESKEY cemetery #44 Mrs. Adolph Valleskey, 81, a former Manitowoc resident, of 3337 Burdell St., St. Joseph, Mich., died Sunday evening at Shoreham Terrace Nursing Home, St. Joseph. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Valleskey, nee Clara Mahnke, was born April 16, 1891, at Reedsville, daughter of the late John and Hulda Schneider (?) Mahnke. She was married to Adolph Valleskey Aug. 31, 1909, at Reedsville. The couple located in Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in September of 1967. She had resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Aron Valleskey, of St. Joseph. Survivors include four sons, The Rev. Wilmer, of Detroit, Norbert, of Green Bay, Roman, of Milwaukee and Aron, principal of St. Joseph Trinity Lutheran School, of St. Joseph; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A daughter, Ruth, five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the Wisconsin Lutheran Synod Mission or Bethesda Home of Watertown, Wis. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 19, 1972 ******** [d. 06-17-1972 at St. Joseph MI/age 72 yrs./widow of Adolph R. Valleskey/ bur. on Adolph R. Valleskey lot] (16 Apr 1891/Jun 1972/SSDI)
ELMER H. VALLESKEY cemetery #44 Elmer Herman Valleskey, 72, of Valders, died unexpectedly Saturday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Valleskey was born Aug. 17, 1899, at Collins, son of the late Gustave and Fredericka Matznick Valleskey. He married Ida Ruppenthal Nov. 24, 1920, at Milwaukee. The couple farmed in the Collins area until 1958 when he was then employed at Chilton Canning Co. for several years. Prior to his retirement in 1967 the couple moved to Valders. He was active in many community affairs. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Lyle and Lawrence, of Collins; two daughteers, Mrs. Robert (Ethel Mae) Alpert, of Morton Crove, Ill. and Mrs. Merlin (Eileen) Krueger, of Two Rivers; two brothers, Gust. of Collins and Charles, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Alvina Mahnke, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Selma Allhiser, of Shawano and Mrs. Elsie Voigt, of Valders; and 15 grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christiansen Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 o'clock this Monday evening until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and from noon until the time of service at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 13, 1972 ******** [d. 03-11-1972/age 72 yrs./bur. on Leslie J. Valleskey lot] (b. 17 Aug. 1899/d. Mar. 1972/SSDI)
GRACE VALLESKEY cemetery #44 Mrs. Leslie J. Valleskey, 49, of 901 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died at 11:35 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Radey wll officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Valleskey, nee Grace Koutnik, was born Sept. 17, 1912, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John J. and Edna Wenndorf Koutnik. She was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1930, and was valedictorian of the class. She attended Marquette University, Milwaukee, for a year and then enrolled at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1934. Mrs. Valleskey was employed by Manitowoc Savings Bank until her marriage Dec. 15, 1938, at Manitowoc to Attorney Valleskey. She was a member of the University of Wisconsin Women's Club, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority and the Christian Mothers Alter Society of Holy Innocents Church. She had been president in 1939 of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary. Surviving are the husband, two sons, two daughters, two uncles, Edwin W. Wenndorf of Miami and Elmer Wenndorf of Manitowoc; and an aunt, Mrs. George Long of Milwaukee. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 22, 1961 page 11 ******** [d. 04-21-1961/age 49 yrs./wife of Leslie J. Valleskey/bur. on John J. Koutnik lot]
IDA J. VALLESKEY cemetery #44 Ida J. Valleskey, 81 formerly of Valders, died Wednesday evening, April 14, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Revs. Carl Peters and Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Valleskey was born Aug. 10, 1900, at Hilbert, Wis., daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna Zorn Ruppenthal. She was married to Elmer H. Vallesky, Nov. 24, 1920, at Milwaukee. The couple operated a farm at Collins until 1967 when they moved to Valders. Mr.Valleskey preceded her in death March 11, 1972. Mrs. Valleskey was a former cashier at Collins State Bank. She was a member of Faith Lutheran A.L.C.W., and Collins and Valders Homemakers. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, a brother, 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church from 12:30 p.m. Sunday until the time of services. There will be no Saturday evening visitation. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, April 15, 1982 (Sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******* [d. 14 Apr 1982/age 81 yrs/widow of Elmer H. Valleskey/ bur. on Leslie J. Valleskey lot] (10 Aug 1900/Apr 1982/SSDI)
MARTIN G. VALLESKEY cemetery #44 Martin G. Valleskey, 85, of Marshall, Wis., Dane County, who organized the Collins State Band(sic) and served as its cashier from 1914-1936, died Thursday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vernon Martin. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Marshall, conducted by the Rev. Alfred Nicolaus, and at 2 p.m. rites will be conducted at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Valleskey was born Feb. 16, 1880, at Collins, son of the late Gustav and Ricka Matznick Valleskey. He married Anna Schwalbe Sept. 13, 1906, at Collins, and she preceded him in death in 1950. Mr. Valleskey attended Collins school, and was a graduate of Reedsville High School and Manitowoc Business College. He was a self-taught telegrapher and worked for the Soo Line until 1914. He organized the Collins bank in 1914. After the death of his wife he moved to Marshall and became cashier of the Marshall Bank. Surviving are three sons, Atty. Leslie J. Valleskey of Manitowoc, Russell of Sante Fe Trails, Calif., and Roy of Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Myrtle Ludwigson of Prescott, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; four brothers, Adolph and Charles of Manitowoc, Gustave and Elmer of Collins; three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Voigt of Collins, Mrs. Selma Alheiser of Shawano and Mrs. Alvina Mahnke of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 14, 1965 ******** [d. 05-13-1965 at Marshall WI/age 84 yrs./bur. on Leslie J. Valleskey lot] (16 Feb 1881/May 1965/SSDI)
NORMA F. VALLESKEY cemetery #81 Funeral services for Mrs. William Valleskey, 72, of 918 Fourth St., Kiel, who died Wednesday at St. Nicholas Hospital, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig. The former Norma Karstaedt was born Sept. 20, 1895, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of the late Otto and Elizabeth Voss Karstaedt. She attended schools in the township. On Oct. 28, 1913, she was married to William Valleskey of Collins. The couple located in the Town of Schleswig where they operated a farm and cheese factory until their retirement 11 years ago, when they moved to Kiel. Mrs. Valleskey was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, and the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Mr. Valleskey died in May, 1963 Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Luella Dickrell of Kiel. No newspaper named, 1968
TAMMY JO VALLESKEY cemetery #44 Tammy Jo Valleskey, age 47, of Manitowoc, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. She was born Nov. 15, 1960, daughter of Harold and Charlotte (Streich) Valleskey. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the memorial service will be the Rev. Dr. James Klein. Cremation has occurred, and Tammy will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 10:30 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Tammy's name to the Green Bay C.P. Center. The family expresses their gratitude to Jodi Linsmier and the staff of TLC Homes, North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, and the Green Bay C.P. Center for the care and love extended to Tammy and the family. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 6, 2008
WILLIAM R. VALLESKEY cemetery #81 William R. Valleskey, 68, of 822 Fourth St., Kiel, a former cheesemaker and farmer, died Monday evening at his home. He had been in ill health six months. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig, with the Rev. Carl Fried officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Valleskey was born June 27, 1894 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Charles and Angustina Kosmosky Valleskey. He was educated in the district schools and Oct. 28, 1913, married Norma Karstaedt in the Town of Schleswig. He operated cheese factories in the township. The family moved to Kiel in 1957 where he was employed as a custodian in the city school systems until forced to retire because of illness. He was a member of the men’s brotherhood of his church. Among survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Luella) Dickrell of Kiel; two brothers, Ernst and Arthur of Collins; and two sisters, Mrs. Olga Lemke of Fresco, Calif., and Mrs. Lillian Olm of Manitowoc. Friends may call after 3 p.m Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church and the body will lie in state until time of services.
ALBERT VAN BRAMER cemetery #89A Albert E. Van Bramer, 82, of 2011 Monroe St., Two Rivers, retired Mirro Aluminum Co. employe, died unexpectedly Thursday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Congretational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Van Bramer was born July 3, 1889, at Fish Creek, Door County, son of the late Peter and Ella Judd Van Bramer. He married Mary Vanderbloemen of Two Rivers at Manitowoc June 22, 1912. An employe of Plant No. 1, Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, for many years, he retired in 1954. He was a member of Two Rivers Aerie No. 2433, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Miss Janette, at home, a son, Donald, of Grand Forks, N.D., a sister, Mrs. Viola Vanderbloemen, of Kewaunee and three grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Riveres, after 3 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 8, 1972
MARY LILLIAN VANDEGRIFT cemetery #44 DIES AT HOME AT AGE OF 79 Services For Mrs. Mary Vandegrift To Be Saturday Mrs. Mary L. Vandegrift, 79, whose husband, the late William H. Vandegrift, was the first agent for the old Wisconsin Central railroad in Manitowoc 40 years ago, died Thrusday night at the home, 622 North Sixth street. She had been in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m., from the Vogelsand funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Vandegrft, whose maiden name was Mary L. Bailey, was born at Connorsville, Indiana, and was married there to William H. Vandegrift. Came Here in 1898 Mr. Vandegrift, named as first agent for the Wisconsin Central when the railroad completed the line into the city from Neenah 30 years ago, located in this city about 1898. He continued as agent for the company for many years until retiring from active railroad work. Mr. Vandegrift died 18 years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. George Nelson, city; two sons, William B., city, and John S., Milwaukee; a sister, Miss Emma Bailey, who made her home with Mrs. Vandegrift; and nine grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 30, 1937 P.10 ******** [bur. 05-01-1937/age 79 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/ bur. on Mrs. Wm. Vandegrift lot]
JOHANNA VANDERBLOEMEN cemetery #89B Mrs. Johanna Vanderbluemen(sic) an old settler of the county died at the home of her daughter at Two Rivers yesterday. She was ninety- two years of age and was born in Asseu Holland. She came to America in 1851 and settled in Milwaukee Co., remaining there two years. From there she moved to Rapids where she was married. The couple resided there but a short time, and took up their abode in Two Rivers, where the husband died a few years ago. Five children mourn her demise. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 16, 1901, p. 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1901: Death on Sat. in Two Rivers, at the advanced age of 92, of Mrs. Johanna Vanderbloemen. The deceased was born in Assem, Germany. She is survived by 5 children, 45 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren. Her funeral was Tues. from the Catholic Church. (Note: Holy Cross was formed around 1909)
MARY L. VANDERBLOEMEN cemetery #89D Mrs. Walter Vanderbloemen, 77, of 1513-21st St., Two Rivers, died early Friday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Vanderbloemen, nee Mary Stradal, was born Aug. 18, 1895, at Kellnersville, daughter of the late George and Anna Malley Stradal. She was married at Kellnersville in 1925 to Walter Vanderbloemen and had resided at Two Rivers since. The only immediate survivor is her husband. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, where memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 29, 1972
WALTER VANDERBLOEMEN cemetery #89D Walter Vanderbloemen, 77, of 1513-21st St., Two Rivers, a retired Two Rivers Municipal Utility employe, died Saturday night at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Vanderbloemen was born Sept. 24, 1895, at Two Rivers, son of the late Theodore and Mary Ries Vanderbloemen. He was first employed as a lineman of the former Two Rivers Telephone Co. and was for many years until his retirement 10 years ago, a Municipal Utility employe. He married Mary Stradal at St. Luke Church in 1925. She preceded him in death Sept. 29, 1972. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Tuesday where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 26, 1973
ROBERT VANDERBLOOMEN, JR. cemetery #89D Robert Vander Bloomen, 5, son of Robert and Janet Raymakers Vander Bloomen of 730 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial wil be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Robert was born at Manitowoc Dec. 31, 1964. Besides his parents he leaves two sisters, a brother; the maternal grandmother, the paternal grandparents (Survivors omitted for privacy.); and the paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Vander Bloomen of Reedsville. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 21, 1970
JACOB VANDERBLOUMEN cemetery #22 Name: Van Der Bloumen, Jacob D.: 8/26/1865 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.31
JOHANN VANDERBLOUMEN cemetery #22 Name: Vander Blaumen, Johann D.: 9/5/1865 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Liberty Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.32
MARTHA VANDERFIN cemetery #43 Mrs. William Vanderfin, 59, of 1524 Columbus street, died Thursday evening at the Holy Family hospital. She had been ill for the past 20 days. Funeral services will be held Monday morning, at 8:30 o'clock from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Andrew's Catholic church with the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Vanderfin, nee Martha Holschbach, was born Oct. 27, 1883 in the town of Kossuth. She was married on Jan. 8, 1913 and 23 years ago the couple came here to live. Survivors are the widower; aged mother, Mrs. Catherine Holschbach who makes her home at the Holy Family Hospital; six brothers, Edmund, city, Ernest route 2, Paul of this city, Alois, route 3, Peter and Robert of route 5; four sisters, Mrs. Michael Mohr, route 5, Mrs. Anna Hartman, route 3, Mrs. Herbert Heinzen, route 4, and Sister M. Harriet at the Holy Family convent. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Saturday and the rosary will be recited there at 8:15 p.m. on Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, April 2, 1943 P. 2
WILLIAM VANDERFIN cemetery #43 William Vanderfin, 65, of 1524 Columbus street died Monday afternoon at Holy Family hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic church, the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Vanderfin was born in Marinette in 1883 and moved to Manitowoc in 1920. In 1913 he married Martha Holschbach. She died six years ago. Mr. Vanderfin was a guard at the Manitowoc Ship Building company. Survivors are two brothers, John and Nick of Kenosha; five sisters, Mrs. Sigwald Norman of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho; Mrs. Hugo Schmidt of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mrs. George Simonson of Oshkosh and Mrs. Hector May and Mrs. Alex Johnson of Marinette. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home on Thursday afternoon and the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, April 5, 1949 P. 2
GRANVILLE J. VAN ESS cemetery #33 Granville (Grant) Van Ess, 56, of 2318-38th St., Two Rivers, died early Friday morning at Maple Crest Sanatorium and Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Harman Krause officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Van Ess was born at Stiles, Wis., son of the late John and Victoria Servais Van Ess, April 22, 1917. When he was a child the family brought him to Two Rivers. He married Betty Reimer at Mishicot, April 29, 1950. He was a welder at Consumers Steel Co. Inc., Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and after 11:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 7, 1973
ROSE VAN ESS cemetery #89D Death Comes to Mrs. Van Ess at 26 Early Today Former Rose Stonis Dies After Illness of 10 days Mrs. Grant Van Ess, 26 of 2606, 14th street, died at the municipal hospital here about 1:30 this morning, January 12, 1949, after a ten-day illness. She had been in the hospital since Jan, 2. Funeral rites for Mrs. Van Ess will be held at 9 a. m., Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic church with the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc, funeral home from 7 p. m. Thursday until the time of services. A rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday Mrs. Van Ess, the former Rose Stonis, was born in this city June 12, 1921, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stonis, Her mother was the former Mary Gajdys. She attended schools in this city and Mishicot and later became employed at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company in this city. She later worked at the Hamilton Manufacturing company but returned to her first place of employment about three years ago. She continued to be employed in the automotive department there until she became ill less than two weeks ago. On Feb 21, 1942, she married Grant Van Ess. They had no children. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, January 12, 1949 (Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CLARENCE VAN KYLEN cemetery #89D Funeral services for Clarence VanKylen, 69, of 1109 Victory St., Two Rivers, who died early Tuesday night at St. Mary Memorial Hospital, Kewaunee, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident at Tisch Mills earlier in the afternoon, will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Michael Koch officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. VanKylen was born May 23, 1902 at Stiles, Wis., son of the late Martin and Cecile VanLannen VanKylen. He attended the district school at Stiles and was a carpenter most of his life, working for various contractors in Two Rivers. For many years he was a partner in the VanKylen-Bonin Building firm before retiring four years ago. Survivors include a brother, Wilmar, of Milwaukee; a brother-in-law, Edward Brice, with whom he made his home; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where memorial service wil be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 28, 1971
SR. MARCELLINUS VAN LAARHOVEN cemetery #46 Sister M. Marcellinus Van Laar Hoven, 71, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Marcellinus, nee Elizabeth Van Laar Hoven, was born March 18, 1907, at Maergestel, Holland, daughter of the late Peter and Christine Ver Ouden Van Laar Hoven. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Society Sept. 15, 1921 and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1924. She served as a homemaker at Marinette, Cooperstown, Hollandtown, Rhinelander, Sacred Heart Seminary, Antigo, Oshkosh, Appleton, Kaukauna and Holy Family Hospital. Survivors include five brothers, George, of Two Rivers, Peter, of Escanaba, Mich., Christian, of Pound, Adrian, of Lena and Willian, of Milwaukee; five sisters, Mrs. Leo Santkuyl, of Kimberley, Mrs. Hattie Rysewyk, of Kohlman, Mrs. Louis Brusky, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Mark Pholenhauer, of Marinette and Mrs. Joseph Glass, of Wind Lake. Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening until the time of service Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1972
HARLEY M. VAN LANNEN cemetery #44 Harley M. VanLannen, 56, of 854 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. David A. Passet will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. A native of Oconto County, Mr. VanLannen resided at Sheboygan until moving to Manitowoc in December of 1972. He had been employed as custodian at Wesley Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, a daughter, three brothers, a sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Hansel, of Manitowoc and a granddaughter. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening until noon Saturday and then at the church until time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 24, 1973
VANDE CASTLE / WICZEK ACCIDENT cemetery #44 The Dead Louis Vande Castle, 42, of 1853 Fairmont street, employed as a compositor of the Herald-Times, and a former official of the Manitowoc Typographical Union. Martin Wiczek, 32, of 1010 South 19th street, employed in the rolling mills of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company, son-in-law of Mr. Vande Castle. Mrs. Helen Wiczek, 20, bride of five weeks, daughter of Mr. Vande Castle. Lorraine Vande Castle, 8 years old. Joan Vande Castle, 7 years old. Donald Vande Castle, 5 years old ******** CAR FALLS IN RIVER, 6 DIE Newlyweds, Father-in-Law And Three Children Drown Car Fails To Negotiate Curve on Southwest Approach To 21st Street Bridge, Plunging Through Guard Rail and Dropping 15 Feet Six persons, members of a family group, were drowned Friday night when an automobile missed a curve at the southwest approach of the 21st street bridge, crashed through a wooden guard rail and plunged 15 feet into the Manitowoc river. The victims, all residents of Manitowoc, were taken from the water within 15 minutes after the crash, and firemen, policmen and physicians, in relays, worked frantically to revive them, but to no avail. Wiczek Was Driving The driver of the car was Martin Wiczek, 32, employe of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company rolling mills. With him were his bride of five weeks, Mrs. Helen Wiczek, 20; her father, Louis Vande Castle, 42, a Herald-Times compositor, and three other Vande Castle children - Lorraine, 8, Joan, 7, and Donald, 5. They were riding in Wiczek's 1935 Pontiac coach, driving from the Wiczek home, at 1010 S. 19th street, to the Vande Castle residence at 1853 Fairmont street. Awaiting their arrival at home (new page) were Mrs. Vande Castle and six children. The time was about 8:30, or a few minutes thereafter. The car traveled north on 21st street. At the approach to the bridge, the street turns sharply to the east. A wooden guard rail, painted white with black diagonal stripes, runs along the north. There is a large sign with the word "SLOW" on the rail. Wiczek apparently missed the curve. The car plowed through 20 feet of guard rail and plunged 15 feet into the water. It was completely submerged but landed on its wheels, facing east. The headlights remained burning. Heard Tires Squeal Herny Hutchinson, a milk truck driver for Agon Haupt, was unloading his truck in the front of the White House Milk company condensery on the south bank of the river. He heard the tires of the Wiczek car squeal as the driver attempted to negotiate the turn. He saw the car crash through the railing and drop into the water. The machine turned completely over in the descent, Hutchinsen said, striking piling as it landed. Hutchinson saw no other cars approaching from either direction. He shouted to Alfred Schmidt, 709 S. 24th street, a condensery employe; "Look out, it's going over." Then, as he saw the car hit the water he cried, "Call the fire department." Condensery employes, called the fire department, the call being received at 8:15 p.m. From another source, a telephone call notified the police department. Truck Co. No. 1 of the fire department, in charge of Capt. Hiram Larson, and the police ambulance responded. Firemen Lower Ladder The car headlights still burning, was plainly visible. About 18 inches of water covered the top. The firemen lowered a ladder onto the top of the bridge. Efforts to chop a hole through the top were quickly abandoned. Firemen Maurice Gallegher and Harry Blumenstein, ropes tied around their waists, groped under the water and opened a door. The body of the youngest Vande Castle girl, Joan, was forced out by the pressure. She was carried up the ladder and artificial respiration attempted at once. Two rowboats were pressed into use to remove the other bodies. The second person to be taken out was Mrs. Wiczek. As quickly as the bodies were brought to the shore, resucitation was begun along the river bank. It was not until a tow rope had been hooked to the submerged car from a wrecker and it was pulled to shallow water, that police firemen felt sure there were no more bodies in the car. Harry Blumenstein of the fire department was painfully cut on the wrecked car and was treated at the hospital. Assisant Fire Chief John Gaedke said that not more than 10 minutes (Continued on Page 11, Col. 4) CAR PLUNGES INTO RIVER; SIX DROWN (Continued from page 1) were requied to remove the six persons. Work for Hours Prone pressure resuscitation was carried on continuously with oxygen administered from time to time by the fire department's inhalalor. At times it was thought that pulse could be detected in Mrs. Wiczek and the youngest girl, Joan, but although the oxygen equipment was put into operation, revival was not accomplished. The efforts to revive the six persons were continued for 90 minutes on the bank of the river. The victims were then moved to the Holy Family hospital where work was continued for another 60 minutes before all were officially pronounced dead. Identification of the victims was not completed until 10:45. Wiczek was tentatively identified by friends some time earlier. Vande Castle was positively identified at 10:45 by E.H. Kruck, foreman of the Herald-Times composing room. Thousands of persons milled around the crash scene. Traffic was badly snarled and police were required to direct the movement of automobiles. As policemen and firemen worked over the bodies, the Rev. Martin Jaekels, pastor of St. Paul's Catholic church, administered last sacraments. Seek Cause of Accident Authorities sought today to determine the cause of the accident but had little to work on. The steel top of the car was caved in apparently when it struck the piling as it turned over in the plunge. All of the glass was broken. There was a large hole burned in the back of the rear seat and it was theorized that a fire might have started in the back seat, distracting the driver's attention and causing him to lose control of the machine. However, Emil Jagodinsky, a friend of Wiczek's, exploded this theory when he stated that the cushion had been burned about a month ago. There was some speculation as to whether or not any of the occupants had been killed in the crash. Physicians said that there was evidence of skull injury on one of the small children and Mrs. Wiczek. County coroner, Gerald Rau, M.D., gave drowning as the official cause of death, however, injuries, he said, would be merely a contributory cause. Dr. Rau and Dist. Atty. John R. Cashman conferred today on the matter of an inquest, but had not reached a decision early this afternoon. Only One Witness Hutchinson apparently was the only eye witness to the accident. Schmidt, the condensery worker, caught a glimpse of the car as it slid into the water. Mrs. E.J. Kelly, 918 N. 14th street, was believed to be the first driver following the Wiczek car. She drove north on 21st all the way from Washington street and says she does not remember of any car having passed her machine and does not recall seeing any car ahead of her. As she drove onto the southwest approach to the bridge a stick of wood dropped on the hood of the car, Mrs. Kelly said. She then observed the hole in the guard rail and saw men running to the bridge railing and looking into the water. She continued over the bridge and parked her car. An unknown person telephoned the police from the Texaco oil station. Assistant Fire Chief Gaedke gave orders calling in firemen who were off duty. Those who reported and took part in the resuce work in addition to Capt. Larson, Gallagher and Blumenstein of the truck company who answered the call, were Capt. Ed. Woods, Captain Miles Panosh and Captain Archie Fehring, Lieut. Nels Peterson, Charles Petrick, Edward Metiver, E. Gaedke, Henry Koch and Palmer Rosinsky. Police officers who answered the call were Officers Elmer Scherer, Donald Sears, Ben Muchowski and Milton Larson and Alvin Mahlick. Among the physicians who rushed to the scene were Dr. R.G. Strong, city physician; Coroner Rau, Drs. Arthur and Theodore Teitgen, Dr. C.E. Wall, and Dr. William Rauch. The car was towed to the Pritzl garage today. Mass Funeral Service The six victims will be buried at a single funeral service Monday morning at the Holy Innocents church. The funeral procession will leave the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home at 8:15 a.m. and the service at the church will be at nine o'clock. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate. The Rev. Henry Vande Castle, brother of Louis, one of the victims, will be in the sanctuary. Burial will be in a single burial lot in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Vande Castle was born in De Pere in 1896 and after he finished school learned the printing trade. He came to this city in 1904 and entered the employ of the Brandt Printing and Binding company. He learned operation of the linotype machine and was employed on daily newspapers in this city. He was with the Herald-News for years and after the consolidation with the Times continued as an operator for the Herald-Times. He was a member of the Typographical Union. The family resided at 1853 Fairmont street. Married In 1916 In 1916 he married Miss Anna Marshek of this city. Survivors are the widow, three sons, Robert, 18, Ray, 17, James, 2, three daughters, Dorothy, 15, Lucille, 11, Pauline, 12; a brother, the Rev. Henry Vande Castle, Askeaton Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. Sheldon Gehrke, DePere, Mrs. Otto Holtz and Agnes, both of Green Bay. Mrs. Marlin Wiczek, nee Helen Vande Castle, was born in this city 20 years ago. Before her marriage five weeks ago to Mr. Wiczek she was employed at the Aluminum Goods company. Martin Wiczek, 32, of 1010 South 19th street, was employed at the rolling mills of the Aluminum Goods company. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Stockwell, Milwaukee and Mrs. Joseph Soupa, Custer, Wis.; and two brothers, Leo, city, and Peter. The bodies may be viewed at the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home Sunday after 3 p.m. The six deaths brought to 15 the number of highway fatalities in city and county in a little less than nine months of 1938. During 1937 there were 25 highway fatalities. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, September 17, 1938 P. 1 and 11
ALBERT VANNE cemetery #89D Albert Vanne, 54, Two Rivers route 2, died at the sanatorium in Whitelaw at five o'clock this morning. He had been in ill health for the past two years and was a patient at the sanatorium for the past six months. Funeral services will be held in Two Rivers from the Beduhn funeral home at 8:30 Thursday morning and at 9 o'clock from St. Luke's Catholic church. The very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Albert Vanne was born in Colman in January, 1888 and married Irene Lesperance in Coleman June 29, 1916. The family came to Two Rivers 15 years ago when Mr. Vanne was employed at Plant No. 4 of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company until two years ago. Besides the widow, four daughters, Mrs. Ernest Graycarek of Manitowoc, Mrs. Lester Parworth of Memorial Drive and Alvina and Lucille at home, three sons, Lawrence, distination unknown, Orville and Clayton of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Hubert Londrey, Mrs. Emma Philbert, Mrs. Fred Peterson all of Racine and Mrs. Mary Gonia of Menominee; and two brothers Joseph of Racine and Raymond of Two Rivers survive. Eight grandchildren also survive. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, November 3, 1942 P. 7
DANIEL VAN NOSTRAND cemetery #89A Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Two Rivers newspaper Tuesday, August 25, 1903. Front page. DANIEL VAN NOSTRAND SR. DIED A good Man and an Old Settler gone to the other shore Yesterday morning the mortal career of Daniel Van Nostrand Sr. came to a sudden termination from a paralytic stroke, just after he had got out of bed and was about to dress himself. Several months ago he received warning in the form of a slight stroke of paralysis that his earthly course was nearly run but this warning gave him no distress of either mind or body, as its effects upon his body soon disappeared and he continued to daily fulfill the duties of life and to enjoy its blessings as though nothing had happened. His mind had no reason to be troubled over what the future had in store for him. He had lived a pure life, worshipped God as he believed it the duty of mortals to worship Him and had been charitable and just to his fellow men. So he continued on life's journey, happy all that day long, regardless of when or where it would end. The end came yesterday morning, in the twinkling of an eye, with no prelude of pain and helplessness. It was an ideal ending of a long and useful life. Daniel Van Nostrand was born in Hemstead, Long Island November 22, 1819 and was a lineal descendant of Peter Van Nostrand, one of the Dutch colonists who settled in New York in 1636. He was married to Johanna Coe March 24, 1846. She bore him eight children. Three died in infancy and one, the wife of A. Hudson, who died several years ago. Three sons, Daniel Jr., William and Silas and one daughter Anne, survive him. She died on the 10 of November 1869. Mr. Van Nostrand was married the second time on March 19, 1889 to Mrs. Estella Boyles, who survives him. He was one of the early settlers of Two Rivers having come here in 1854 and, with the exception of about one year and a half spent in Iowa, this place has since been his home. He was a good citizen and an estimable neighbor. All who have known him will feel no anxiety over him now that he has passed away, but will rejoice with the beloved ones he leaves behind that his departure was so entirely free of pain and suffering. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from the little church he has loved so well and helped to maintain so long.
ROY VAN NOSTRAND cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1891: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 27 July) Diphtheria is rampant in our community. Last week witnessed the death from that disease of the 9 yr. old son of Mr. S. Van Nostrand, the bookkeeper at the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co. A week earlier, he lost an 11 yr. old daughter to the same illness. ******** (d. 20 July 1891/age 9 yrs./cause: diptheria/from record of St. James Episc. ch., Manitowoc)
NETTIE A. VANPROOYEN cemetery #44 Mrs. Nettie Van Proyn (sic) widow of the late Martin Van Proyn, died at her home at Grand Rapids, Mich., Sunday morning following a brief illness. Death was due to pneumonia and the remains were brought to this city for burial. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the chapel at Evergreen cemetery and services were by the Rev. Whitsift. Mrs. Van Proyn, nee Nettie Besant was born at Watertown, Wis., and as a child made her home in this city for many years. She left this city about thirty years ago and at the time of her death had reached the age of 57. She is survived by three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Flora Pierce, of Chicago, Mrs. Albert Shaw of Milwaukee, Mrs. Washburn Sturdevant, of Pasadena, Cal., and Walter Besant of this city. Mrs. Flora Perce of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Shaw of Milwaukee, were here to attend the funeral and have returned to their homes. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, December 27, 1919 P.8 ******** [bur. 12-26-1919/cause: lobar pneumonia/bur. on WJ Beasant lot]
DELIA VAN SLEET cemetery #89B Mrs. Delia Van Sleet, 78, formerly of 2104 Garfield St., Two Rivers, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, for the past five years, died at the home Tuesday evening. 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 Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Van Sleet, nee Delia Spaeth, was born June 19, 1893, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late August and Ottilla Wachtel Spaeth. She was married July 11, 1922, at St. Luke Church to James Van Sleet. He preceded her in death in 1956. She was a member of Ladies of St. Luke and the Auxiliary of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars, having served as the president of the latter organization. Prior to retirement she was employed as a saleswoman at Schroeder Bros. Dept. Store, Two Rivers. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. LeRoy (Rosemary) Vanderbusch and Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Kostka, of Two Rivers; a son, Ald. James Van Sleet, of Manitowoc; a brother, August Spaeth, of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Thursday where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Memorial services will be conducted by the VFW Auxiliary at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 31, 1972 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Delia Van Sleet, 78, of Two Rivers, who died Tuesday night at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 o'clock this Thursday afternoon where memorial services by the VFW Auxiliary and the parish will be at 7 o'clock and 7:30 o'clock, respectively, this Thursday evening. Among the survivors is a sister, Mrs. L. D. Bachman, of Los Angeles, Calif. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 1, 1972
JAMES VAN SLEET cemetery #89B BROTHER AND SISTER UNITED AFTER SPAN OF 32 YEARS LEFT ORPHAN HOME AT SPARTA IN THE YEAR 1900 James Van Sleet, This City, Gets Letter From Sister He Has Not Heard From Since Childhood A sister and brother separated 32 years ago, when they left an orphanage, are to be reunited. They are James F. Van Sleet, of North Washington St., this city, and his sister, Mrs. Ernest F. Rau, of Route 4, Hartford, Wis. He received a letter from his sister, two years his senior, which was the first word he had received from her since they parted years ago. Van Sleet is a World War veteran. The pair, when children, were in an orphanage at Sparta, Wis., back in 1899. They remained there but a year, the youth becoming a member of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Fleaury, Coleman, Wis., and his sister, Ameila Van Sleet, going to live with Mr. and Mrs. G. Gritznach, at Burnett, Wis. Came Here 19 Years When 19 years of age Mr. Van Sleet, now 38 years of age, came to Two Rivers where he resided since and where he claimed his bride. Mrs. Rau was married at Burnett, Wis., 17 years ago and has seven children. The family moved to the town of Hartford in 1928. Two weeks ago Mrs. Rau, longing for the uniting of her long lost brother, wrote to the superintendent of the Sparta home and immediately she received a reply that in 1914, brother James was working on the Fleaury farm in Coleman. She wrote to Mr. Fleaury, who in turn, sent the letter to Mr. Van Sleet here. Van Sleet wrote to his sister telling of his life since the two parted including his service oversees with Company H. Today he received another letter from his siter, which told of her life. The Van Sleet family plans for a visit to the Rau home at Hartford in the near future. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 4, 1932 P. 15
MARIETTA VAN VALKENBURGH cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 04 Nov 1854: Marietta Van Valkenburgh died, the wife of B.J. Van Valkenburgh. ******* In this Village on Thursday the 2d inst. Mrs. Marietta, Wife of B.J. VanValkenburgh, aged 20 years. Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, November 4, 1854 P. 3
CATHERINE VANZON cemetery #48 From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903: Death Mon. in Manitowoc Rapids of 68-yr. old Mrs. Catharine Van Zon of lung inflammation. Mrs. Van Zon, who immigrated from Germany many years ago, has been living in Manitowoc Rapids for the last 40 yrs. where she has enjoyed the love and respect of everyone. She is survived by 6 children. ******** Mrs. Catherine Vanzon, for forty years a resident of Rapids and one of the best known women of the pioneer days, died this afternoon after a brief illness of pneumonia. She was a native of Germany and was 68 years of asge. Six children survive to mourn her loss. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 15, 1903 P.1
ELISE VANZON cemetery #48 From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1891: Death of 17 yr. old Miss Van Zon on Sat. morning of a heart attack. She was the daughter of Martin Van Zon of Manitowoc Rapids. Her burial took place Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery in Manitowoc Rapids.
MARTIN VANZON cemetery #48 From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1889: Death of 76 yr. old Martin Vanzon on Sun., 02 June in Manitowoc Rapids. The deceased leaves a widow and 5 children. Mr. Vanzon was one of the oldest settlers of Town Rapids. The burial took place Wed. morning in the Catholic cemetery in Manitowoc Rapids.
M.F. VAN VLECK cemetery #44 Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 17, Thursday August 10, 1871, Page 4 Column 7 Died. M.V. Van Vleck, a former resident of this town, died at Philo Ill, on the 27th of July last, of bilious fever. At the age of 53. He leaves many friends in this county who mourn his loss.
SARAH VAN VLECK cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 16 Jan 1862: Mrs. M.F. Van Veeck(sic) died. (with eulogy)
GLADYS VAN ZON cemetery #43 Mrs. John Hoffman and Mrs. William Kreer have returned to Chicago after attending the funeral of Gladys Van Zon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kreer have returned to Chicago after attending the funeral of Gladys Van Zon. Manitowoc Times, Tuesday, October 02, 1928, Page 2
MINNIE VAN ZON cemetery #44 Minnie VanZon Widow of Peter [VanZon] June 10, 1862-May 9, 1942 Daughter of John Golding (born Liverpool, England) and Sarah Willis (born Ireland) Born Brampton, Canada Died from "cerebral hemorrhage -arteriosclerosis -hypertension" Buried at Evergreen Cemetery ********* [d. 05-09-1942/age 79 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/ bur. on John Dooley lot/her first husband]