ERICKSON: John A. Erickson, age 89, a resident of River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, June 1, 2007, at River's Bend. He was born on June 8, 1917, in Brainard, Minn., son of the late Lars and Anna (Arne) Erickson. John was a graduate of Brainard High School. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. On July 5, 1941, he married the former Marion Allen in Kewaunee and they were on a 66-year honeymoon. When John returned from the war, he was employed with Montgomery Wards of Shawano. He then moved to Manitowoc and was employed at Westphals Hardware Store until his retirement at age 81. John was past president of the Master Builders Association and Manitowoc Lions Club. He also received the Lions Distinguished Service Award for 15 years of service to the community. John also served as the Lion Eye Bank chairman. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 8, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Felton. Cremation will have occurred. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2007, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. John was a humble man who received satisfaction from helping others. He never considered his charitable acts as work or sacrifice. Herald Times Reporter, June 2, 2007 *********** Funeral services for John A. Erickson, age 89, a resident of River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, who died early Friday morning, June 1, 2007, at River's Bend, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 8, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Felton. Cremation will have occurred. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2007, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 3, 2007GRAY: Frank Gray, 62, of 1510 Washington St., Two Rivers, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital Manitowoc. The body was removed to Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Cremation followed. Mr. Gray was born Feb. 19, 1909, at Orchard, Iowa, son of the late Eugene and Gertrude Delloge Gray. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include five children, three sisters, Mrs. Grace Wilson, of Mason City, Iowa, Mrs. Bernice Ferguson, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. Arthur Lowe, of Janesville; and four brothers, Herbert, of Cambridge, Nev., Verne, of Clearbrooke, Minn., Lee, of Aitkin, Minn., and Albert, of Texas. (Survivors edited for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 18, 1971 (19 February 1909/May 1971 soc. sec. issued in IA/SSDI)
GRUHLE: Mrs. Charles Elfrida Gruhle, 86, of 1933A S. 10th St., Manitowoc died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and cremation will follow. Mrs. Gruhle, nee Elfrida Burmahln, was born July 15, 1884, at Kiel, daughter of the late John and Emma Burmahln. She was married to Charles Gruhle in 1934. The couple resided at the Manitowoc Hotel until 1956 when Mr. Gruhle died. Mr. Gruhle was president of the Oriental Milling Co. of Manitowoc at the time of his death. Survivors include a daughter and a step-daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, E.F. Burhmahln, of Lynchburg, Va.; a granddaughter, of Lockhart, Tex., (Survivor omitted for privacy.), and six great grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 15, 1971 ******* Mrs. Elfrida Gruhle Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Elfrida Gruhle, 86, of Manitowoc, a native of Kiel who died Sunday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiated at the services at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Cremation followed the service. The former Elfrida Burmahln was born July 15, 1884 at Kiel, a daughter of the late John and Emma Burmahln. She was married to Charles Gruhle in 1934. The couple resided at the Manitowoc Hotel until 1956 when Mr. Gruhle died. He was president of Oriental Milling Co. at Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Three brothers and a sister preceded her in death. - March 1971 (No newspaper named)
HAUCKE: Joan R. (Hollen) Haucke, age 66, of Two Rivers, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, May 25, 2005 at her residence, after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. A gathering to celebrate the life of Joanie will be held on Tuesday evening, May 31, 2005 at the Two Rivers Eagles Club 1215 26th St., Two Rivers, from 5 until 8 p.m. Per Joans request there will be no funeral service held. Cremation has taken place. Joan was born May 18, 1939, in Manitowoc to Rose (Schrader) Hollen and the late Clayton Hollen. She attended school in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School. On Nov. 16, 1963, she married Lee Haucke at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Manitowoc, For many years, she worked at Bill's Pick 'n Save in Two Rivers. Joan's biggest joy in life was her children and granddaughters. She loved her trips to Denver, Colo. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Joan was preceded in death by her father: Clayton Hollen; father-in-law: Leon Haucke; and two special nephews: Kraig and Kurt Kinzel. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers, is assisting the Haucke family with funeral arrangements. The Haucke family would like to extend a special thank you to the Dr. and his staff and the Aurora Visiting Nurse Association. The care they gave Joan during her illness was nothing less than wonderful. Herald Times Reporter, May 29, 2005
KRIESER: Erven Krieser/Jun 24, 1899/Jul 1967/SSDI Lillian Krieser/Jun 24, 1899/Jul 1994/SSDI Both Erven and Lillian's ashes were taken by their daughter-in-law to Michigan where her parents are buried, and not scattered on Lake Michigan as per their wishes. (From their pastor)
MURPHY: Kenneth Murphy, age 55, of 2406 15th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday, March 8, 2007, at his residence. Kenneth was born Sept. 21, 1951, in New York City, son of the late John and Ellen Wollmer Murphy. He was employed for many years with the Bell Telephone Company in New York. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) According to Kenneth's wishes, cremation will take place and his ashes will be spread in Long Island Sound, where he enjoyed sailing. Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Murphy family. Herald Times Reporter, March 14, 2007
SWEIKAR: Edward Sweikar, 75, of 1138 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at home following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Members of Eagles Aerie 706 will conduct the services and cremation will follow. Mr. Sweikar was born Nov. 5, 1893, at Manitowoc, son of the late Wencel and Mary Seidl Sweikar. He was employed for a short time with the old American Seeding Factory and then entered the Armed Forces during World War I serving as an auto mechanic in France. He married Valesta Klose Feb. 8, 1922, at Manitowoc and she preceded him in death in 1959. Mr. Sweikar was a cabinet maker with Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, for 22 years and he retired in 1958. He was a 50-year member of the Eagles Aerie 706. Survivors include a son, Oliver, at home; and two brothers, Stanley of Manitowoc and Paul of California. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 23, 1968 P.7 ******** (Edward Sweikar/Nov 05 1893/Nov 1968/SSDI)