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Jozef Piekarski

06/19/1866-11/06/1954

Lot Number: Lot 4, Block 2, Section C
Monument Installed on East End of Lot
 

Son Of Joannes & Karzyna

Husband Of Monika LESZCZ- Married 11/26/1894

Father Of Elenora P. BONK, John J.

Father Of Max, Elta A., & Harry B.

 
Funeral services for Joseph Pekarske, 88, of route one, Newton, who died Saturday at his home, following a lingering illness, were held at 9:30 am Wednesday at the Leschke Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 am at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Anthony Betley of Suamico, former pastor of the parish, the Rev. L.L. Lisowski, present pastor and the Rev. Ray Nowak of Manitowoc were celebrants at the solemn requiem high mass. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandsons, Chester Bonk and Eugene Westell, Milwaukee, Thomas and John Pekarske Jr., Manitowoc and Robert and Joseph Pekarske, Newton. He was born June 17, 1866 in Poland and came to Newton in 1888. November 28 he married Miss Monica Leschke and the couple would have observed their 60th wedding anniversary this month. They located on the farm where he died. He was a member of the St. Casimir's Holy Name Society. Survivors are his wife; two sons, John J. of Manitowoc and Max of route 1, Newton; a foster son, Harry Masiak, also of Newton, Route One; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Bonk of Milwaukee and Mrs. K.C.Westell of Indianapolis; 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Sheboygan Press, Thursday, Nov. 11, 1954 page 22
 
Joseph Pekarske (sic), 88, of Northeim, retired farmer, died Saturday at his home, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Leschke Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. L. L. Lisowski will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. He was born in Poland in 1866 and in 1888 came to Newton. In 1894 he married Miss Monica Leschke. They located on a farm in the town. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife; two sons, John J. of Manitowoc and Max of Northeim; a foster son, Harry Masiak of Northeim; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Bonk of Milwaukee and Mrs. K. C. Westell of Indianapolis; 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Mondy and Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 8, 1954 P. 17
 

 

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