[ ZI ] OBITUARIES
ROSALIA ZINDA cemetery #43a Mrs. Joseph Zinda, 81 (photo), died suddenly of a heart attack, Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Kostuhoski, of 1022 South 19th street, with whom she resided. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the St. Mary's Catholic church, the Rev. John Landowski officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Zinda, nee Rosella(sic) Jazdwski, was born in Poland in 1865 and when a child accompanied her parents to Milwaukee and later to Portage. In 1880 she was married to Mr. Zinda. They located on a farm in Portage county and after the death of her husband, she continued to reside on the farm, operated by her son, William. Twenty-eight years ago she came to Manitowoc to reside with her daughter. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Kostuhoski and Mrs. Myles Panosh of this city, Mrs. P.J. Bruske of Stevens Point; three sons, Frank and Felix of Stevens Point, William of Wisconsin Rapids; two brothers, Joseph of Scofield, Wis., Leo of Rosholt, Wis.; 39 grandchildren and 52 great- grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o'clock tonight. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday night. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 25, 1946 P.2 AGNES ZINGSHEIM cemetery #43 Mrs. Arthur Zingsheim Sr., 69, of 1214 Washington St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer 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. Mrs. Zingsheim, nee Agnes Kaskavage, was born March 3, 1902, at Berlin, Wis., daughter of the late Anton and Anna Kaskavage. She was married to Leonard Birkholz. He preceded her in death in 1950. She then was married to Arthur Zingsheim Sr., Jan. 29, 1957, at Manitowoc. The couple resided in Manitowoc. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, a step-son and a step-daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers, three sisters, three grandsons, a granddaughter and eight step-grandchildren. A son, Leonard, and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1972
ARTHUR J. ZINGSHEIM SR. cemetery #43 Arthur J. Zingsheim Sr., 74, of 1214-A Washington St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital there. He was the father of Arthur J. Zingsheim Jr. of 3502 N. 6th. St., Sheboygan. He was born July 24, 1898, at Manitowoc, the son of the late Matt and Rose Pilger Zingsheim. He married Ellen May Rice on Nov. 23, 1920, at Manitowoc. She died June 25, 1955. He married Agnes Birkholz on Jan. 29, 1957, at Manitowoc, and she died Feb. 24, 1972. Surviving, besides his son, is a daughter, Mrs. Lee (Mary Ellen ) Gilligan of South Bend, IN; and 8 grandchildren. A brother, Walter, preceded him in death. Funeral Mass will be offered by the Rev. John Hepner, pastor, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Manitowoc, at 10 a.m. Monday, following family rites at the Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery there. There will be no visitation. A memorial fund in Mr. Zingsheim's name has been established for the American Cancer Society. Sheboygan Press, Sat. Feb. 24, 1975 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******* Arthur J. Zingsheim Sr., 74, of 1214A Wash. St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral Mass will be said by Rev. John Hephner at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, following brief family rites at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Zingsheim was born July 24, 1898, at Manitowoc, son of the late Matt and Rose Pilger Zingsheim. He married Ellen May Rice Nov. 23, 1920, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Jun 25, 1955. He married Agnes Birkholz Jan. 29, 1957, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Feb. 24, 1972. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother, Walter, preceded him in death. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 24, 1973.
ELIZABETH ZINGSHEIM cemetery #43 DEATH CLAIMS PIONEER WOMAN ELIZABETH ZINGSHEIM Death claimed Mrs. Elizabeth Zingsheim an aged and well known resident of the city, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Herman Schwab, 1514 Washington street, this morning. Mrs. Zingsheim's death being due to a cold which she contracted three weeks ago and which she was unable to over come. Mrs. Zingsheim was 68 years of age and had resided here many years. She was the mother of eight children, John, Bernard, Godfrey, Matthew, Mrs. Mary Rockey, Albert, Mrs. Herman Schwab, Mrs. Neufeldt, all of this city. Besides her own family Mrs. Zingsheim reared three children of relatives and was a woman of unusual capabilities. The funeral will be held from St. Boniface church Wednesday morning at 9. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 29, 1912 P.1
FRED ZINGSHEIM cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1895: Death on Sun. of consumption, of Friedrich Zingsheim, son of Hamilton St. resident John Zingsheim. The deceased who reached the age of 15 yrs. 11 mos. 13 days, was buried Tues. morning at the local Catholic Cemetery.
JOHN ZINGSHEIM cemetery #43 Chas. Zingsheim, for many years a resident of the city, died Thursday at his home at the corner of Fourteenth and Franklin streets after an illness of some time. He was 81 years of age and was well known among a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Of late he had been in failing health and death came as a messenger of deliverance. An aged wife and nine children survive. The funeral will be held from St. Boniface church Saturday morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 10, 1902, Page 2 ******** (NOTE: I can find no Charles Zingsheim. A John Zingsheim lived on 14th st. on the 1900 Manitowoc twp. census Ward 3 p.6. and also in the City Directories for 1898 and the 1901-1902 one. I believe these should both be John Zingsheim and the Manitowoc Herald was in error about the first name and the Der Nord Westen was in error about the address and both should be John who lived on 14th street. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1902: John Zingsheim, a resident on the corner of 9th and Hamilton Streets, died Thurs. afternoon after a long illness with cancer. He was born in 1840 in the Mosel region of the Rhineland and came to America with his family in 1888, settling in the vicinity of Manitowoc where he has resided ever since. In addition to his widow he is survived by 9 children of whom the youngest is 15 yrs. old. 3 children had preceded him in death, 2 while the family was still in Germany, as well as a 17-yr. old son here in America 7 years ago. The deceased had worked 3 years in the school seating factory which burned down in 1892, since which time he was a trusted and energetic worker at the Manitowoc Seating Co. His funeral was held Sat. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
MARILOUISE ZINGSHEIM cemetery #43 Marilouise Pauly Zingsheim, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, where she had been a resident for a short time. She was born on July 28, 1924, in Manitowoc. Marilouise was the daughter of the late Emil and Eulalia (Becker) Pauly. She was united in marriage to A.J. Zingsheim on Sept. 7, 1946, in Manitowoc. Marilouise graduated from St. Mary's High School in Menasha, and attended St. Mary's College of Notre Dame. During her active life, she served as president of the Garden Club of America and president of the Sheboygan Service Club. Marilouise was also a member of the board of the Manitou Girl Scout Council, St. Clement Altar Society, and volunteered at St Nicholas Hospital. She was always ready to help those in need. Marilouise and A.J. were members of St. Clement Church, Pine Hills Country Club, The Sheboygan Yacht Club, Desert Forest Golf Club, and Desert Mountain Country Club in Carefree, Ariz., where she and A.J. lived for 20 years during the winter months. Marilouise was continually smiling and always had a good time with her family and friends in Sheboygan and Arizona. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her sisters: Miriam Pauly and Margaret Pauly Hettinger; and brother-in-laws: Leo Gilligan and Frank Reinhart. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Marilouise on Friday, July 18, 2008, at 11 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church. A private family entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call on Friday, July 18, 2008,m at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials in the name of Marilouise Zingsheim can be sent to St. Clement, St. Nicholas Hospital, the Alzheimer's Association, Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, or a charity of your choice. Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 2008
SON OF MATH. ZINGSHEIM cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1897: Death Wed. last week of an 18-mo. old son of Math. Zingsheim of Manitowoc, of a cerebral hemorrhage. The little one was buried Sat. at the Catholic Cemetery.
MARION ZINN cemetery #89A Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Zinn, 65, of 1200 Madison St., Two Rivers, who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Saturday afternoon, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. William Scheer officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Cemetery. Mrs. Zinn, nee Marion Tomcheck, was born at Two Rivers March 1, 1906, a daughter of the late John and Mary Klugzeski Tomcheck. She was married Jan. 1, 1926 at Waukegan, Ill. to Carl Zinn. The couple operated the Mexico House tavern at Two Rivers since 1944. She was a member of the Auxiliary of the Two Rivers Aerie of Eagles. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, and three grandchildren. A number of sisters and brothers preceded her in death. There will be no visitaion at the funeral chapels. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 19, 1971
ALBERT ZIPPERER cemetery #47 Albert Zipperer, 70, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for a week. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Ronald Kirk will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zipperer was born Aug. 5, 1897, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Frank and Julie Grall Zipperer. A world (sic) War I Army veteran, he married the former Elsie Hastreiter Oct. 14, 1919 at Whitelaw. The couple owned and operated a farm in the rural Kewaunee area for 25 years. He also trucked milk from the Kewaunee area to Whitehouse Milk Co., Manitowoc, for 20 years. The couple moved to Rt. 1, Manitowoc, in 1945, when he became employed as a carpenter for Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., retiring in 1960. Mr. Zipperer was a member of the Holy Name Society and Carpenters Local 849. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Orville (Margaret) Keup, of Green Bay, Mrs. Dale (Eleanor) Schmoock, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Elmer (Lorraine) Kinstetter, of Kewaunee, and Mrs. Melvin (Delores) Shimon, of Cato; seven brothers, Frank and Louis, of Whitelaw, Joseph, of Plymouth, Richard, of Branch, Clemens of Sheboygan and George and Wilbert, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Ed Burish, of Reedsville; 33 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the Holy Name Society and the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Septembeer 11, 1967 P.10
ANNA ZIPPERER cemetery #7 Mrs. Anna Zipperer Death came as a release from suffering to Mrs. Anna Zipperer, widow of Thomas Zipperer at the home of her son, George, at Whitelaw sometime during Saturday night. The end was due to a cerebral hemorrhage and her body was found by members of the family when they went to the room to call her. She had been ill for more than six months. The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow, Tuesday morning, with services at 10 o'clock at St. Michael's Catholic church at Whitelaw, the Rev. Theodore Fufahl officiating. Burial will be at the Whitelaw cemetery. Born in Germany seventy-five years ago Mrs. Zipperer came to this country with her parents as a girl. She was married to Thomas Zipperer who preceded her in death two years ago since which time she has made her home with her son, George. She is survived by eight children, Mrs. Anna Siegel of Sheboygan, Mrs. Joseph Vo??? of Sturgeon Bay, Mrs. Joseph Traurig of this city, Mrs. Frank Klingeisen and Mrs. Charles Reindl of Whitelaw, Mrs. Arthur Holtz of Sawyer and George and Louis Zipperer, both of Whitelaw. One brother, Martin Stueber of Reif's Mills, also survives her. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, November 16, 1925 P. 2 ******** (Annie Zipperer/d. 15 Nov. 1925 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)
BARBARA ZIPPERER cemetery #7 (the following from a researcher) She was born July 20, 1820 in Hershaw, Bohemia. Her parents were Mathias Baumann and Barbara Baumann. She died in September 6, 1899 and is buried in Cato, WI. She came over to the U.S. with her husband Martin Zipperer. They arrived in New York on October 16, 1862. They came over on the Elise & Mathilde out of the port of Bremen. With them 8 children: Johan, Margaret, Therese, Anna, Barbara, George, Franceska, and Maria. Martin was born March 19, 1821 and died March 14, 1904. Martin and Barbara's child Barbara is my Great-Great Grandma. She was Born in April 14, 1855 in Austria. Barbara married Simon P Geiger (1847-1921) on June 30, 1873 in Clarksmills. They then moved to Brillion, WI-which would be Winnebago Co. Barbara (Geiger died October 16, 1930 and is buried in Maple Grove with the Geigers. Sources: Ship Manifest for the Elise & Mathilda Death Certificate: Barbara (Zipperer) Geiger Barbara (Baumann) Zipperer Marriage Certificate: Simon Geiger and Barbara Zipper All the above came from the State Historical Society. *********** From Der Nord Westen, 14 Sep. 1899: Death in Manitowoc Rapids on Wed.(06 Sept.) last week of 78-yr. old Mrs. Barbara Zipperer of blood poisoning. The deceased, whose husband predeceased her, belonged among the oldest settlers of that town. The funeral took place Fri. from the Catholic Church in Whitelaw. (Note: Her husband died in 1904, apparently the newspaper made an error)
CHARLES ZIPPERER cemetery #7 October 31, 1955 Manitowoc Times Charles Zipperer, 80, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Saturday at the Holy Family Hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw with the Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zipperer was born Nov. 28, 1875 in Whitelaw, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zipperer. He farmed in the Town of Cato all of his life. He was never married. Survivors include about 40 nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and Rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
CLARA ZIPPERER cemetery #44 Clara E. Zipperer, age 86, a resident of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, died Monday, April 10, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Clara was born Aug. 12, 1919, in the town of Cato, daughter of the late Louis J. and Elizabeth (Meidl) Zipperer. She attended St. Michael Grade School, Whitelaw. She was employed at Johnson Appliance Co. and later at Mullins Furniture Store until retiring in 1984. Clara was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Waldo site and at one time the Christian Women. Clara was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed fishing as well as playing sheepshead and cribbage. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to her parents, Clara is preceded in death by three brothers: Raymond (Rose) Zipperer; Clarence and Norbert Zipperer; three sisters: Loretta (Helmer) Franzen; Margaret (Ed) Kohlman and Arlene Kocourek; and one sister-in-law: Irene Zipperer. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 13, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Waldo site. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. Thursday to the time of liturgy at 10:30 a.m. The staff of the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the Zipperer Family. The family would like to thank the Staff at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center for their compassionate care. Herald Times Reporter, April 12, 2006
EDWIN ZIPPERER cemetery #7 From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1905: A 16-mo. old son of John Zipperer in Whitelaw died last Tues. to the deep grief of his parents.
FRANK ZIPPERER cemetery #7 Frank Joseph Zipperer, 84, life-long resident of the county died Monday afternoon at the farm home in Manitowoc Rapids, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m., from the home and at 9:30 o'clock from the St. Michael's Catholic church, Whitelaw. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zipperer was born in Cato in 1854(sic) and when a young man took up farming.He married Miss Julia Grall in 1891 and for the past 40 years they resided on the farm in Manitowoc Rapids. He is survived by the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Riederer, Cato, Mrs. Edward Burich, Reedsville; eight sons, Frank, Jr., Cato, Albert, Kewaunee, Joseph, Sheboygan, Geroge and Clement, city, Louis, Whitelaw, Richard and Wilbert on the home farm; three brothers, Anton, Franklin, Joseph and Charles, Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Braun, Brillion, Mrs. Alex Fischer, Manitowoc Rapids. Mr. Zipperer was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 13, 1938 P. 9
JOHANN ZIPPERER cemetery #7 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Feb. 1898 Death in Town Cato on Sun. of 54 yr. old John Zipperer of dropsy. He leaves a widow and 5 daughters. The funeral was yesterday at the Catholic cemetery.
JOSEPH ZIPPERER cemetery #7 From Der Nord Westen, 06 Oct. 1892: Old Joseph Zipperer of Pine Grove was killed in an accident with his horse and wagon on Friday.
LOUIS T. ZIPPERER cemetery #7 Louis T. Zipperer, 91, formerly of Whitelaw, died Monday afternoon at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient since March of 1971. Prior to Family Heritage Nursing Home he was a patient at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, for two months. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heyman will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zipperer was born Nov. 5, 1880, at Whitelaw, son of the late Thomas and Anna Steeber Zipperer. He married Mary Zahorik Oct. 30, 1911, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills. The couple farmed near Whitelaw. Mr. Zipperer was also a butcher, barber and cigar maker for many years. His wife preceded him in death Nov. 28, 1970. Survivors include three sons, Erwin, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, Herb, of Whitelaw and Aloysius, of Necedah, Wis.; three daughters, Mrs. Matt (Loraine) Schwabenlender, of Green Bay and Mrs. James (Erna) Hlavachek and Mrs. Mathilda Schmitz, of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Holtz, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Charles (Mary) Reindl, of Whitelaw; 14 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A son, two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where a wake service will be held at 9 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 9, 1972 ****** (05 Nov 1880/May 1972/SSDI)
ALFRED P. ZLATNIK (DR.) cemetery #89C Private funeral services will be Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, for Dr. A.P. Zlatnik, 76, a physician and surgeon for more than 50 years in the area, and former Two Rivers health officer, who died at 5:10 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Burial will be in the family plot in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Hansen will officiate at the services. Dr. Zlatnik was born at Two Rivers Sept. 19, 1897, a son of the late Peter and Kate Meissner Kurtz Zlatnik. When he was two years old, the family brought him to Milwaukee. Upon the death of his mother, the family returned to Two Rivers where he attended the public elementary schools. He was graduated from Two Rivers High School with the class of 1916. He entered Marquette University School of Medicine that fall from where he was graduated in 1922. He became associated with the late Dr. A.M. Farrell in 1923 after an internship period. Dr. Zlatnik married the former Florence Calkins of Plover, Portage County, at Two Rivers May 3, 1924. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter; three sons; a sister, Mrs. Viasta Rogers of Milwaukee, and 10 grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be given at the choice of the donor, including Grace Congregational United Church of Christ Memoiral Fund, Wisconsin Heart Assn., the Two Rivers Rotary Club Scholarship Fund, and Holy Family Hospital. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 15, 1973
PETER P. ZLATNIK cemetery #89C Peter Zlatnik, 65, father of Dr. A.P. Zlatnik, Two Rivers health officer, died yesterday afternoon at Two Rivers. Mr. Zlatnik, who spent his youth in Two Rivers, resided in Milwaukee for the last 38 years. He went to Two Rivers to be under the care of his son. Funeral services will be conducted by the Masonic lodge at Two Rivers Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Beduhn funeral home with interment in Forest View cemetery. Mr. Zlatnik was born in Bohemia on June 29, 1874 and came to this country with his parents at the age of one and one-half. The family settled in Kewaunee county and after about three years moved to Two Rivers. He was educated in the Two Rivers schools and about 38 years ago went to Milwaukee where he had since been employed as a machinist for the Nordberg Manufacturing company. About 43 years ago he married Katharine Kurtz. After her death he married Bertha Davies in 1927. Survivors are the widow; one son, Dr. A.P. Zlatnik of Two Rivers, one daughter, Mrs. Malcolm Rogers, Milwaukee; two foster daughters, Mrs. Frank Cadwell, Minneapolis, and Ruth Davies, Milwaukee; one brother, Joseph Zlatnik of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Osar Stockmeyer and Mrs. Frank Rehrauer of Two Rivers and Mrs. C.F. Zeckel of Manitowoc; and seven grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 7, 1939 P.2
MARY ZMESKAL REIMER Mrs. Peter Reimer, 58, of 1612 New York avenue, died yesterday at Rochester, Minn., following an operation. Mrs. Reimer, nee Mary Kliment, was born in 1887 in the town of Kossuth. She was married to Joseph Zmeskal, who died 13 years ago. In 1938 she was married to Peter Reimer. Survivors are the husband, two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Spreski and Betty Jane Zmeskal of Manitowoc, Joseph and Clarence Zmeskal of Manitowoc, one grandchild, seven brothers, Joseph, Frank and Charles of Melnik, Fred, Anton and John of Manitowoc, and Henry of Brockwell, two sisters, Mrs. Steven Maly of Larrabe and Mrs. Fred Swetlik of Kellnersville. Mrs. Reimer was a member of the C.Z.B.J. lodge, Eagles auxiliary, and the G.U.G. society. The body may be viewed from noon Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home until the hour for fuenral services, which will be conducted at 8:30 Thursday morning at the funeral home and at 9 o'clock at Holy Innocent's Catholic church. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be made in Evergren cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 13, 1946 P.2 ********* [d. 05-16-1946 at Rochester, MN/age 58 yrs./ Mrs. Reimer was formerly Mrs. Joseph Zmeskal]
SR. M. PIUS ZOCH cemetery #46 Sister Pius Zoch, 84, of Holy Family convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc., died Thursday noon at the convent. Funeral servies will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Pius, nee Magdalene Zoch, was born Feb. 3, 1889, at Appleton, daughter of the late Henry and Josephine Zoch. She entered the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1909 and professed her vows in 1912. Sister Pius had taught at Holy Innocents, Sacred Heart, St. Paul and St. Boniface Parochial schools of Manitowoc. She also taught at Rice Lake, Sturgeon Bay, Waukesha, Appleton, Plymouth, Ironwood and Petoskey, Mich., and Delaware, Ohio, prior to retiring in September of 1973. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Marcella Werner, of Sheboygan and Mrs. Josephine Kuehne, of St. Paul, Minn. four brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Convent from 7 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening and Saturday prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 14, 1973
FRIEDA ZOERB cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1904 (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 22 Feb.) Burial here Sun. of Mrs. C. Zoerb. She was 51 and had only been sick a short while. The funeral was conducted at the funeral home by Pastor Doehler of the local Lutheran Church.
JULIA ZOERB cemetery #89A Mrs. Julia Zoerb, 78, of 1438 Hawthorne Ave., Two Rivers, long active in Eastern Star circles and former organist at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers, died early Thursday morning at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital. Funeral servies will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Zoerb, nee Julia Matthies, was born Aug. 21, 1894, at Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret Zinn Matthies. She attended Two Rivers High School. She was married Dec. 26, 1913, to Harry Zoerb at Two Rivers. He died in 1959. She was a member of the Senior Citizens and was past matron of Two Rivers Chapter 229, Order of Eastern Star. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Five brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Sunday where memorial services by the Senior Citizens will be at 4:30 p.m. The casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state after 11 a.m. Monday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 22, 1973
MINNIE ZOERB cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 07 June 1906: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 04 June) The funeral of Mrs. John Zoerb was conducted today from the Evangelical Church. The deceased leaves a husband and 2 children. Mr. Zoerb is the oldest employee of Hamilton Manufacturing Co. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 07 June 1906: Death Saturday in the local Holy Family Hospital of Mrs. Minnie Zoerb of Two Rivers, daughter of Wm. Wegner there, following an operation which she had to undergo a few days earlier. The deceased, in addition to her father is survived by her husband, a son and a daughter, as well as several brothers and sisters. She was 46. The body was sent to Two Rivers and taken to its last rest there on Monday.
ALMIRA B. ZOLK cemetery #44 Almira B. Zolk, age 87, a resident of Laurel Grove, Manitowoc, died on Thursday morning, Jan. 31, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. She was born on April 24, 1920, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Christian and Henrietta (Krueger) Carstens. Almira was an eighth grade graduate of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Grade School in Newtonburg. On July 30, 1960, she married Marvin J. Zolk at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Almira was employed with Mirro Aluminum of Manitowoc for 33 years until her retirement in 1983. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law: Adeline and Edgar Beeck; and a sister-in-law: Bettie Gaedke. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Newtonburg. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Victor Headrick, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Newtonburg, from 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Newtonburg or Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 1, 2008 ********* (24 Apr 1920/31 Jan 2008/SSDI)
JOHN A. ZOLK cemetery #44 John A. Zolk, 71, of 1614 Madison St., Manitowoc, died at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Ralph Gillis will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Zolk was born May 11, 1892, in the Town of Liferty, son of the late August and Mary Schnell Zolk. He married Bessie Etersky at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, Aug. 17, 1920. He had been a resident of Manitowoc since a young man. Mr. Zolk had been employed 14 years until retiring in 1958 by Aluminum Specialty Co. A veteran of World War I, he served 1918-19 as a private in the Veterinarians Corps. He was a member of Otto-Oas Post 659, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are his wife, a son, a daughter, and a brother, Harvey Shoulak, of Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. Frank Hempel, Mrs. Martha Reindl and Mrs. Frank Zich, of Manitowoc, Mrs. William Meyer, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Vanda Drueger, of Albuquerque, N.M., and two grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Military rites at graveside will be by the VFW Post. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 19, 1964 P. 19 ******** [d. 2-19-1964/age 71 yrs.](11 May 1892/Feb 1964/SSDI)
MARVIN J. ZOLK cemetery #44 Marvin J. Zolk, age 81, a resident of Laurel Grove, Manitowoc, died on Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. He was born on March 11, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Bessie (Etersky) Zolk. On July 30, 1960, he married the former Almira Carstens at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Newtonburg. She preceded him in death on Jan. 31, 2008. Marvin was employed with Mirro Aluminum Company for 32 years and then at Piggly Wiggly, retiring after 17 years. He was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Newtonburg. Marvin enjoyed dining out with family and friends. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was also preceded in death by a sister: Bettie Gaedke and a sister-in-law and her husband: Adeline and Edgar Beeck. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2008, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Victor Headrick, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2008, until the time of service at 10 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, May 10, 2008 ******** (11 Mar 1927/08 May 2008/SSDI)
ANNA ZOLLTHEIS cemetery #90 Mrs. Anna Zolltheis, 85, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, died Saturday morning at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services will be at St. John United Church of Christ, Schwartzwald. The Rev. Dean Miller will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Zolltheis, nee Anna Kammann, was born Sept. 29, 1888, in the town of Meeme, daughter of the late William and Caroline Lorfelt Kammann. She was married to Henry Zolltheis Dec. 20, 1913, in the Town of Herman. The couple farmed for three years at Colby and for 38 years in the town of Meeme, retiring in 1952. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in 1968. Her husband preceded her in death in 1969. Mrs. Zolltheis was a member of St. John United Church of Christ and the Ladies Guild of the church. Survivors include two sons, Willard of Sheboygan and Harold on the homestead farm in town of Meeme, three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Bernice) Beuchel of Howards Grove, Mrs. Clement (Ione) Rammer of Sheboygan Falls and Mrs. Elmer (Florence) Hinz of Valders, two sisters, Mrs. Edgar Albrecht of Kiel and Mrs. Erma Ladwig of Sheboygan, 25 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Five sisters preceded her in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 15, 1973
HAROLD F. ZOLLTHEIS cemetery #32 Harold F. Zolltheis, 94, passed into eternal life on Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, at Sunny Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Sheboygan. Harold was born April 9, 1917, in Town Hull, Marathon County, Wis., to the late Henry and Anna Kammann Zolltheis. At the age of two, Harold's parents moved the family to Town Meeme, Manitowoc County. Harold attended Taylor Elementary School and Howards Grove High School. He was employed in several factory jobs, before joining his parents in dairy farming. On June 10, 1944, Harold married Jeanette E. Kautzer at St. Gregory's Parsonage, St. Nazianz, Wis. In 1952, Harold and Jeanette purchased the farm in Town Meeme from his parents and worked it until their retirement in 1979. They continued to live on the homestead until 1996, when they moved to Howards Grove. In 2007, they moved to Mapledale Senior Community in Sheboygan. In their early retirement, Harold and Jeanette traveled often, including several trips to Europe. Before the loss of his sight due to macular degeneration, Harold enjoyed woodworking and playing cards.Harold was a proud member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Howards Grove. Previously, he had been a member of St. John's UCC Schwartzwald, Elkhart Lake, where he served on the consistory. While farming, Harold was active in several farming organizations. (Survivors omitted for privacy). Harold was preceded in death by his daughter, Sara Lee Kienbaum; his brother, Willard Zolltheis; sister, Bernice Buechel; brothers-in-law, Clarence Buechel, Elmer Hinz, Clement Rammer, Robert Godard and Clarence Lukes; and sisters-in-law, Verna Godard, Frances Kautzer and Corella Kautzer. A funeral service for Harold will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church (W2776 Hwy 32, Howards Grove) with the Reverend Darrel Bergelin officiating. Friends may call on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at Zimmer's Westview Funeral and Cremation Care Center (Hwy 42 & JJ, Howards Grove) from 4 until 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday at the church, from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Entombment will be in the Knollwood Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Herald Times Reporter October 24, 2011
HENRY ZOLLTHEIS cemetery #90 Henry Zolltheis, 83, town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, died late Sunday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. He had been ill a short time. Funeral services will be at St. John United Church of Christ, town of Herman, Sheboygan County. The Rev. Edmund Hennig will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zolltheis was born Dec. 31, 1885, in Town of Herman, son of the late Carl and Mary Zolltheis. He married Anna Kammann Dec. 20, 1913, and the couple farmed three years at Colby before coming to Town of Meeme where he farmed 38 years and retired in 1952. The couple observed the 55th anniversary of its wedding in 1968. Surviving him are his wife; two sons, Willard of Sheboygan and Harold on the home farm; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Bernice) Beuchel of Howards Grove, Mrs. Clement (Ione) Rammer, of Sheboygan Falls and Mrs. Elmer (Florence) Hinz, of Valders, a sister, Mrs. Leonard Vreeke, of Sheboygan, 24 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 25, 1969
ANNA ZORN cemetery #84 Anna nee Profatz (July 4, 1870-Feb. 23, 1956 wife of Otto Zorn [married July 4, 1895 at Kiel, Town of Schleswig Otto and Anna ran a farm in Town of Meeme until 1941 -Otto died in 1951] daughter of Fredolin Profatz and Stephania Fessler -born Town of Liberty died from "arteriosclerotic heart disease") (from church records at St. Gregory, St. Nazianz) ******** Mrs. Anna Zorn, 83, died Thursday afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc. She was married to Otto Zorn in Chicago and the couple lived there for a number of years, then moved to a farm about three miles south of St. Nazianz, and when retired, moved to St. Nazianz and lived in the village about 15 years. The couple celebrated their golden wedding in 1949 on July 4. Zorn died Sept. 2, 1951. Mrs. Zorn was born in Town of Liberty. Mrs. Zorn’s maiden name was Miss Anna Profatz. Funeral services were held today from St. Gregory’s Church at 9:30 with burial at the Rockville Cemetery near Kiel. The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, February 25, 1956 – P. 8
C. R. ZORN Manitowoc County-First District-(Towns of Ccnterville, Eaton, Liberty, Meeme, Newton, Schleswig, and Rockland.) CHARLES RUDOLPH ZORN (Dem.), of Keil, was born in Schoenow, Prussia, August 4, 1844; received a common-school education; is by occupation a farmer; came to Wisconsin in 1854, and settled in the town of Schleswig, his present place of residence; was elected chairman of the town-board in 1871, '73, '74, and 75; was a member of the Assembly in 1873 and '74, and was again elected in 1875, receiving 573 votes against 531 for John Voss, (Rep.) "The Legislative Manual of The State of Wisconsin" by Wisconsin, 1875, page 469 ********* [No. 9, A.] RESOLUTION NO. 1. WHEREAS, On the 25th day of September, 1916, the Great Master, in His infinite wisdom, saw fit to summon to eternal rest Honorable Charles Rudolph Zorn, who died at his home in the town of Schleswig on that day, having been born August 4, 1844, in Pommern, Germany, from whence he came with his parents to the town of Schleswig in 1854. "Life is a narrow vale between the cold and barren peaks of two eternities. We strive in vain to look beyond the heights. We cry aloud and the only answer is the echo of our wailing cry. From the voiceless lips of the unreplying dead there comes no word, but in the night of death, hope sees a star and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing." WHEREAS, Mr. Zorn was for many years prominent in the public life of Manitowoc county and this state, having been a member of the county board of supervisors of Manitowoc county for seventeen years, representing the town of Schleswig, a member of the Wisconsin state legislature as assemblyman from the second district of Manitowoc county during the years 1873, 1874 and 1876, and having held various other positions of public and private trust during a long and useful life, and WHEREAS, He discharged the many duties of the various offices held by him during his lifetime with ability, fearlessness, faithfulness and integrity, proving himself, both as a private citizen and a public servant, worthy of the enduring remembrance of his fellowmen, and a man of sterling character and worth, of strong convictions and of a most high sense of devotion to duty, now, therefore, as a tribute of respect to his memory, be it Resolved by the Assembly, That it is but fitting and proper that this assembly express its profound sorrow and regret on account of his death and its appreciation of his unselfish and honorable service to his township, county, and state, and be it further Resolved, That this memorial be entered in the journal of this assembly and that a copy thereof, be transmitted to the family of the deceased, attested by the signatures of the speaker and chief clerk. "Wisconsin Session Laws" By Wisconsin 1917, Page 1321-1322
CHERYL ANN ZORN cemetery #83 Graveside services were held Thursday in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery at Kiel for Cheryl Ann Zorn, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zorn, 1155 6th St., Kiel. The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor of the parish, officiated. The infant was born and died on Tuesday at the University Hospital, Madison. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include one sister, and a brother, both at home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Mahlberg of New Holstein; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Zorn, R. 2, Sheboygan Falls, and the maternal great grandmother Mrs. Frances Burg of Charlesburg. Another sister preceded her in death. Sheboygan Press, Fri. Dec. 5, 1969, p. 14, c. 5
ELSINA ZORN cemetery #83 Mrs. Isadore Zorn, 48-year old mother of four, two of whom are at home, died in her sleep at the family farm home in the Town of New Holstein, about a mile west of Kiel, early today. Death was reportedly caused by a cerebral hemorrhage. Mrs. Zorn had not been ailing previously, according to her family, and had been about her work as usual Wednesday. The former Elsina Mertens, she was born in the Town of New Holstein (Calumet County) Jan. 13, 1912, a daughter of Mrs. Rose Horsch Mertens and the late Edwin Mertens. She was educated at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Kiel and married to Mr. Zorn at that church, May 7, 1929. Following marriage the couple operated the Mertens home farm west of Kiel where they continued to reside. Mrs. Zorn was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish and was secretary-treasurer of the Swamp Edge Homemakers Club. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are three daughters, one son, her mother, Mrs. Mertens, Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Frank Groeschel of Pipe (Calumet County), and six grandchildren. The requiem Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ss. peter and Paul Church, Kiel, with the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, celebrant. Mass will follow 9:30 family rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Friday. The Rosary will be recited there by the Christian Mothers Society at 8 p.m. Friday. Sheboygan Press, Thurs. Sept. 15, 1960, p. 12, c. 4 ********* Funeral service for Mrs. Isadore Zorn, 48, of the town of New Holstein, who died early Thursday morning, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel, following brief rites at Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, was the celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Norbert Gilsdorf, Alvin Gregoire, Joseph Keuler, Bernard Knier, Albin Kornetzke Jr., and Alvin Nett. Members of the Christian Mothers Society recited the rosary at the funeral home on Friday evening and attended the service in a group. Sheboygan Press, Mon. Sept. 19, 1960, p. 12, c.
GEORGE F. ZORN cemetery #86 George Zorn, Ex-Assessor at Kiel, Is Dead Kiel - (Special) - George F. Zorn, 62, former street commissioner and city assessor here, died at his home, 1002 N. Fourth street, at 5:55 a.m. today following a lingering illness. Mr. Zorn was born Sept. 5, 1879, in Louis Corners, town of Schleswig, son of C. R. and Johanna Zorn, and on Nov. 25, 1909, married Alma Ibe, of the town of Schleswig. The Rev. George Denninger performed the ceremony. The couple lived on a farm at Louis Corners for seven years, and then moved to this city, where Mr. Zorn worked as a mason. Survivors are his wife, two children, Clarence and Mrs. Michael (Florence) Schmidt, Jr., both of Kiel, two grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Ida Voigt, of Collins, Mrs. George Mattes, of Rockville, and Mrs. Anna Ruppenthal, of Hilbert, and a brother, John, of near Kiel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, with interment in Union cemetery, Louis Corners. The Rev. Frank Zimmermann, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Kiel, will officiate. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, September 24, 1941 - P. 4 ******** George Zorn Passes Away Residents of this city were surprised Wednesday morning, when they learned of the death of George F. Zorn, aged 62, who had passed away early that morning at 5:55 o'clock at his home at 1002 N. 4th street, following an illness. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Zimmerman officiating, Interment will be made in the Union cemetery at Louis Corners. Mr. Zorn was born September 5, 1879 in Louis Corners, the son of C.R. and Johanna Zorn. On November 25, 1909 he was married to Miss Alma Ibe of Schleswig township at the Lutheran church at Louis Corners by the Rev. George Denninger. The first seven years of their marriage they resided on a farm in Louis Corners, and in 1916 the Zorn family moved to this city. After locating here, Mr. Zorn followed the mason trade. He was also street commissioner and city assessor for several years. For many years he operated a bowling alley in the basement at the city hall. Survivors are his wife; two children, a son, Clarence, and a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Florence) Schmidt, both of this city; and two grandchildren. Other survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Ida Voigt of Collins, Mrs. George Mattes of Rockville, and Mrs. Anna Ruppenthal of Hilbert, and one brother, John. (Survivors edited for privacy) (No newspaper named or date)
GERALD H. ZORN cemetery #83 3 Still Hospitalized... Services Set For Victim Of Minnesota Car Crash. Funeral services for Gerald H. Zorn, 31, of R. 2, Elkhart Lake, who was killed Monday in a two-car head on collision near Kellog, Minn., will be held Friday. The Rev. Edwin Grzendzielewski, pastor, will be the celebrant of the 10 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Fridolin's Catholic Church, Glenbeulah, following brief family rites at 9:15 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel. Three of the four Zorn children injured in the crash remain hospitalized today at St. Elizabeth's Hospital at Waubesha, Minn. All are in satisfactory condition. Mr. Zorn's wife, and her 8-year-old son returned home Tuesday. Mr. Zorn was born Oct. 17, 1937, in the Town of New Holstein, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Zorn of R. 3, Sheboygan Falls. He attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School, Kiel, and the Kiel High School. He married the former Mildred Schroeder of Elkhart Lake on Jan. 31, 1959, at St. George's Catholic Church, Elkhart Lake. The couple lived in Kiel for four years before moving to rural Elkhart Lake. Mr. Zorn was employed by the A.A. Laun Furniture Co., Kiel. Survivors include his wife; his four sons; his parents, and two brothers. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m.. Thursday. The rosary vigil will be held at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Thursday for parish members and the Holy Name Society. (n.b. A full report of the accident can be found in the Sheboygan Press, Tuesday July 15, 1959, page 1.) Sheboygan Press, Wed. July 16, 1969, p. 10, c. 1
ISADORE ZORN cemetery #83 Isadore A. Zorn, 65, of R. 2, Kiel, died unexpectedly at his home Monday. He was found dead Tuesday in his home where he lived alone. Death was attributed to a heart attack as he had been under treatment for a heart ailment. He was born June 4, 1904, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Zorn, in the Town of New Holstein. He attended St. Ann's Catholic School at St. Anna. On May 7, 1929, he married Alsina Mertens in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel. They operate the Mertens farm west of Kiel. Mrs. Zorn died Sept. 15, 1960. For six years Mr. Zorn was employed at Kiel Wooden Ware Co., retiring two years ago. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish. Surviving are three daughters, a son, nine grandchildren, a great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Frank Enders, Sheboygan Falls, and two brothers, Raymond, rural Sheboygan Falls, and Leo, rural Elkhart Lake. Two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be Friday, at 9:30 a.m. at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and 10 o'clock at Ss. Peter an Paul Church with the Rev. george Kiefer, pastor, celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. The wake will be at 8:15 Thursday evening. Sheboygan Press, Wed. May 6, 1970, p. 10, c. 4
JOHANN PHILIPPE ZORN cemetery #87 Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 15 Nov. 1883 Death in Schleswig of J. Zorn, father of C.R. Zorn. Burial took place on 5 Nov. ***** Note from family member: His old, deteriorated grave stone (inscribed “JPZ”) had been replaced by family in 1997. The new stone reads: JOHN PHILLIP ZORN JUNE 24, 1808 NOV. 2, 1883 MONUMENT REPLACED BY DESCENDANTS – 1997
JOHANNA ZORN cemetery #86 Mrs. Zorn Dies at Home of Daughter At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Voigt, Collins, Mrs. Johanna W. Zorn, 87, widow of Rudolph Zorn, passed away. Born in Uckermark, Germany, Sept. 28, 1849, Mrs. Zorn, nee Heidemann, came to this country in 1852 with her parents, who located in New York for four years before coming to Wisconsin in the year 1856, at which time they located on a farm in the town of Schleswig, now owned by a nephew of the deceased. Her marriage to Rudolph Zorn of the town of Schieswig was solemnized on Jan. 30, 1868, and the couple lived on the Zorn homestead near Louis Corners, which is now owned by Armie Voigt. Mr. Zorn passed away Sept. 26, 1916, and since that time Mrs. Zorn had been making her home with her children. Of the seven children born to the union, two passed away in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Theodore Voigt, on May 29, 1935. The Survivors are: three daughters, Mrs. Louis Voigt, Collins, Mrs. Rudolph Ruppenthal, Hilbert, and Mrs. George Mattes, Rockville; and two sons, George and John Zorn, both of here. Surviving also are 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Gerhard Schaefer of the Collins Lutheran church, of which Mrs. Zorn was a member, officiating. Interment was made in the Union cemetery near Louis Corners. August 12, 1937
JOHN ZORN cemetery #86 Last rites for John Zorn, 85, a former resident of Sheboygan Memorial Home, who died Friday at County Hospital, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels. Officiating will be the Rev. Lester Bischoff, County Hospital chaplain, with burial in the Louis Corners Cemetery, Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County. Mr. Zorn, who never married, was born in Schleswig, Feb. 25, 1882. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Philippines from 1907-11, later working on farms in this area until retiring in 1957. There are no immediate survivors. Two sisters preceded him in death. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, June 5, 1967 - P. 16
OTTO ZORN cemetery #84 Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, for Otto Zorn, 80, of St. Nazianz, who passed away early Saturday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. The Rev. Theophil F. Uetzmann, pastor of the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church, of Manitowoc, officiated, and burial was made in Rockville Cemetery. The deceased was born April 19, 1871, in the town of Schleswig, the son of Frank and Elizabeth Zorn. On July 4, 1895, he was married to Miss Anna Profatz of the town of Meeme. They marked their golden anniversary in 1945. Following their marriage they lived in Kiel for two years. Then moved to Chicago where they resided for 20 years. He later operated a farm in the town of Meeme, and for the past 15 years has lived at St. Nazianz. Since 1942 he has been health officer for the town of Eden. Survivors include his wife; two brothers, Louis of Lena, Wis., and Frank of Portland, Ore,; and two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Hein of Sobieski, Wis., and Mrs. Emilie Morgans of Detroit Mich. (Contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ******* Zorn, Otto (April 19, 1871-Oct. 13, 1951 husband of Anna nee Profatz [married July 4, 1895 at Kiel, Town of Schleswig] son of Frank Zorn and Elizabeth Loos –farmer –died from “myocardial infarction, 10 days –coronary occlusion, 10 days –coronary sclerosis –arteriosclerosis”) buried at Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
ETTA ZUEHL cemetery #89A Funeral services for Mrs. William Zuehl, who died Saturday at Two Rivers, will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Emmanuel Evangelical church in Two Rivers, the Rev. William Hayes officiating. Burial wil be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the church after 11 a.m. on the day of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 20, 1944 P. 2
HENRY E, ZUEHL cemetery #89A Masonic funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, for Henry E. (Tommy) Zuehl, 87, of North Hollywood, Calif., former Two Rivers city official and longtime painting contractor, who died at his home there Friday. The Masonic ritualistic work will be led by Victor Harding, past master of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M. Mr. Zuehl was born at Two Rivers Feb. 8, 1887. He married Myrtle Viel at Two Rivers May 6, 1912. He retired in the 1940's from his painting business. Earlier he served several terms in the original City Council under the city manager form and had been a former president. A lifetime member of Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers, he was a past master of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F & A.M, and was also a member of Barney G. Lyman Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was the last of a family of eight children. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 3, 1973
ALBERTINE ZULEGER cemetery #76 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1891: Death of Mrs. Henry Zuleger in Reedsville on Fri. Burial was Sun. in the Lutheran Cemetery.
CHRISTIANA W. ZUMACH cemetery #53 From Der Nord Westen, 12 May 1887: Death of the wife of Mr. Hermann Zumach on Sun. evening and burial on Wednesday. Mrs. Zumach was the mother of Mrs. Carl Bock and of Mrs. Jac. Fluegler.
HENRY ZUNKER cemetery #40 Funeral services for Henry Zunker, 65, of Manitowoc Rapids, who died yeaterday, will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 from the Liberty Lutheran church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be moved to the Zunker home tonight from the Berge undertaking parlors. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 21, 1939
LILLY ZUNKER cemetery #40 MRS. ZUNKER DIES FRIDAY Funeral Services Will Be Held Monday Afternoon Mrs. Henry Zunker, 57, died Friday at the farm home at Manitowoc Rapids. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon from the home and at 2 o'clock from the Liberty Lutheran church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Zunker, whose maiden name was Bertha Meyer, was born at Meeme, the daughter of Christian and Bertha Meyer. She married Henry Zunker in 1906 and they located on the homestead farm. Survivors are the widower: seven daughters, Mrs. John D. Trapani, Milwaukee, Mrs. Edward Koch, Two Rivers, Mrs. Roy Savasta, Detroit, Viola, city, Eldora, Lucille and Laverne, at home; two sons, Oscar, and Raymond, at home; a sister, Elda Milwaukee; four brothers Walter amd Fred, Sheboygan, John, Fond du Lac, August, Steinthal; and two grandchildren. The body will be removed to the home Sunday from the Berge undertaking [parlor]. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 19, 1936 ******** Mrs. Henry Zunker, 57, died at the farm home, Manitowoc Rapids, last Friday, and was buried Monday afternoon with services at the Liberty Lutheran church. Survivors are the husband, seven daughters, two sons, four brothers and a sister. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Sunday, September 25, 1936 ******** (NOTE: This appears to be the obituary for Lilly as the dates and ages match. It's possible her middle name was Lilly or Bertha was the middle name/the marriage records show Henry married to a Llly Meyer)
ANNA H. ZUR cemetery #89D Mrs. Anna Zur, 75, of 1619-19th St., Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. James J. Stamborski officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Zur was born Jan. 24, 1893, in Poland. When she was 20, she came to the United States, settling in New York City. In May of 1914 she was married in New York to Louis Zur. After their marriage, the couple moved to Two Rivers where they operated a tavern on 17th street for several years. Her husband died at Two Rivers a number of years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Hattie) Zyzewski of Milwaukee; a son, Felix of Two Rivers; five grandchildren and 10 great grand- children. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 17, 1968 P.7 ******** (Note: The birth year is different on the SSDI, obit and on the tombstone)
CHARLES H. ZUTZ cemetery #44 Charles H. Zutz, 79, of 117 Center St., Brillion, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion. The Rev. Arden Stuebs will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Zutz was born Oct. 8, 1887, at Red Lake Falls, Minn., son of the late Charles and Pauline Draeger Zutz. He married Hattie Schwalbe Sept. 25, 1912. Mr. Zutz was a cheesemaker and a salesman for Curtiss Candy Co. before retiring in 1954. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Harvey, of Manitowoc and Carl, of Madison, a daughter, Mrs. Lester (Mae) Froh, of Brillion, two sisters, Mrs. Clara Helm, of Red Lake Falls and Mrs. Mathilda Busse, of Duluth, two brothers, Arnold and Louis, of Red Lake Falls and 10 grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 26, 1966 ******** [d. 10-26-1966/age 79 yrs/bur. on Harvey R. Zutz lot] (08 Oct 1887/Oct 1966/SSDI)
CHRISTINE ZUTZ cemetery #78 From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906: Death last week in Reedsville of Mrs. Christine Jutz at the advanced age of 87. The deceased came to America in 1873 with her husband from their West Prussian home. The family settled on a farm in Town Eaton, but after Mr. Jutz died about 20 years ago, his widow moved to Reedsville. She leaves 11 children.
HATTIE ZUTZ cemetery #44 Mrs. Charles Zutz, 75, of 4702 Lafayette Dr., formerly of Brillion, died Monday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Froh, of 118 Jackson St., Brillion, while on an Easter visit. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Brillion. The Rev. Arden Stuebs will officiate and burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Zulz, the former Hattie Schwalbe, was born May 27, 1892, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Schwalbe, and was married to Mr. Zulz Sept. 25, 1912, at Collins. The couple lived in the Brillion area until her husband's death Oct. 25, 1966. Survivors besides the daughter, are two sons, Carl, of Madison and Harvey, of Manitowoc, a sister Mrs. Alma Bloy, of Manitowoc, three brothers, Theodore and Ferdinand, of Collins and August, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 3 p.m. Wednesay until 10:30 a.m. Thursday and at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 16, 1968 ******** [d. 04-15-1968, Brillion, WI/age 75 yrs./widow of Charles H. Zutz/ bur. on Harvey R. Zutz lot]
HILARY ZUTZ cemetery #78 Wreck Injuries Fatal to Man Hilary Zutz, 46, Dies in Hospital MANITOWOC-Hilary Zutz, 46, and the father of seven children, a resident of Rt. 1, Valders, died Saturday night at Holy Family Hospital of cerebral hemorrhages resulting from an automobile accident. Zutz was injured last Wednesday night when his automobile crashed into a concrete culvert ???? a half mile north of St. Nazianz. Nobody saw the accident. Zutz was discovered by two boys from St. Gregory High School who then called county traffic officers to the scene. Zutz sustained chest injuries, a skull fracture, and had a multiple fracture of the right forearm. He did not become coherent and police were unable to question him concerning the accident. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in the Town of Eaton, the Rev. Philip ?ress officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zutz was born on Aug. 11, 1910 in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Zutz. On Oct. 31, 1934, he married the former Bernice ?????? of Valders and the couple settled on the homestead farm. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, four sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers, William of R. 1, Valders, and Hugo of Brillion. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the body will be moved to the church to be in state until the hour of service. (The following paragraph unreadable.) Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, March 25, 1957 P. 1
ROBERT ZUTZ cemetery #3 Robert Zutz, three-months old son of (private) Zutz, of St. Nazianz died Sunday morning at Madison. Private funeral services were 2 p.m Monday at the Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, the Rev. Paul G. Hensel officiating. Burial was in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Valders. Robert was born Nov. 26, 1963, at Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 2, 1964 P. 5
WILLIAM ZUTZ cemetery #3 William J. Zutz, 60, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Paul Hensel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zutz was born Sept. 2, 1904, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late William and Martha Habermann Zutz. He attended Niles public schools and married Laurina Nass Sept. 26, 1925, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Liberty. He was a carpenter for Burger Boat Co. In., Manitowoc, and a former cheesemaker. Mr. Burger (sic) was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners Local No. 849 at Manitowoc and the Grace Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; four sons and three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Hugo of Brillion and seven grandchildren. A brother and three grandchildren preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, after 3 p.m. Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday when it will be taken to the church where it will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 23, 1965 P.6
RYAN S. ZWART cemetery #20 Ryan S Zwart, age 21, of N2251 S. Washington Road, Chilton died Saturday March 4, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in the Town of Brothertown in Calumet County. He was born September 10, 1984 in Sheboygan a son of (private) He graduated from New Holstein High School in 2003. Ryan was currently employed at Crown Services in Kiel. Ryan and his fiancee (private) were in the process of planning their wedding which was to be April 22, 2006. Ryan was a poet and an artist. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting fishing and spending time in the swamp with his grandfather and uncle. He loved spending time with his daughter, his family and his fiancee. (Survivors omitted for privacy) The Sheboygan Press, March 7, 2006
FELIX ZYCH cemetery #43 Funeral services for Felix P. Zych, 61, of 1221 Marshall St., Manitowoc, who died Friday will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. Monday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Prior to his retirement several years ago he was employed for 30 years at Globe Laundry, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 3, 1962 P. 3
JACOB ZYCH cemetery #69 Newton Resident, Zych, 68, Is Dead (photo) NEWTON-Jacob P. Zych, 68, veteran tavern operator in the village and a bank director for 21 years, died at his home Wednesday noon, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at St. Casimir Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Monday. The Rev. L. Lisowski will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in the town of Newton July 13, 1885, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Zych. In 1912 he married Miss Vanda Pekarske. He served as a field man for the Cleveland Canning Company for many years and operated a tavern in the village for 40 years. He also at one time operated a meat market adjoining the tavern for 15 years. When the Newton State Bank was organized 21 years ago he was named a director and has since served on the board of the bank. He was also a trustee of St. Casimers congregation for a number of years. Zych was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Otto Kollath of Manitowoc and Mrs. Leander Scharenbrock of Cleveland, Wis. and five grand- daughters. Friends may call at the Leschke Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 7 p.m. Saturday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Saturday by the Holy Name Society and at 8 p.m. Sunday by the Parish Rosary Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 15, 1954 P.22 ********* ZYCH FUNERAL MONDAY NEWTON-A solemn Requiem High Mass was held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Newton for Jacob P. Zych, 68, veteran tavern operator and bank director. Mr. Zych died Wednesday at his home, following a lingering illnes. Officiating at the Mass were the Rev. Michael Wisneski of Pine Grove and the Rev. Anthony Bette, of Suamico, past pastors of St. Casimir's, where Mr. Zych was a trustee for many years, and the Rev. Henry Letz of Manitowoc. Present in the sanctuary was the Rev. L.L. Lisowski, present pastor at St. Casimir's. Members of the Holy Name Society of which the deceased was a member, formed a guard of honor. Pallbearers were Erwin bruckschen, Arthur Wagner, Louis Johannes, John Wadzinski Sr., Joseph Schisel and Joseph Schmatz. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 22, 1954 P.16
JOHN S. ZYCH cemetery #69 John S. Zych, 74, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Antohony Betley will offiicate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zych was born May 6, 1899, at Manitowoc, son of the late Stephen and Matilda Mella Zych. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life. Prior to his retirement in 1965 he had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding for more than 20 years. Mr. Zych was a member of the Faternal Order of Eagles and the Seagulls Club. Survivors include two brothers, Alex and Stephen, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Knipp, of Rt. 3, and Miss Frances, of Manitowoc. Nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 29, 1973
WENZL ZYCH cemetery #69 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1905: Death in Town Newton Thurs. last week of 85-yr. old Franz Zych from old age debility. The deceased, who leaves 6 children, was buried Sat. morning in Northeim. (Note: On the death index Wenzl Zych d. 10 Jan. 1905)
LEOPOLD ZYWICKI cemetery #43 Leopold W. Zywicki, 86, of 1015 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Zywicki was born March 20, 1886, at Stevens Point, son of the late Stephen and Martha Betker Zywicki. He married Eva Rozumalski Feb. 3, 1908, at Rosholt, Wis. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1925. Mr. Zywicki was employed at Invincible Metal Furniture Co. for more than 25 years, retiring in 1956. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church. His wife preceded him in death Aug. 6, 1972. Survivors include a son, Leonard of Manitowoc, five daughters, Mrs. Alvina Gospodarek, Mrs. Jerome (Evelyn) Lawrence and Mrs. Donald (Bernadette) Damman of Manitowoc, Mrs. Leroy (Agnes) Vondruska of Two Rivers and Miss Dorothy Zywicki of Wheeling, Ill., a brother, Herman of Stevens Point, 18 grand- children and 21 great grandchildren. Three sons, a grandaughter, a great grandaughter, four brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 3, 1973