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     Doug Simonis was born on 3 July 1924. He married Lorraine Schultz, daughter of George F. Schultz Sr. and Elizabeth Piotrowski, on 16 March 1951.

     Dean Baltz was born on 4 October 1929. He married Margaret Schultz, daughter of George F. Schultz Sr. and Elizabeth Piotrowski, on 17 August 1951 at Aurora, IL. Dean Baltz died on 10 August 2000 at Aurora, IL, at age 70.

     Gregory Knich was born on 29 June 1933. He married Elizabeth (Jean) Schultz, daughter of George F. Schultz Sr. and Elizabeth Piotrowski, on 19 January 1957. Gregory Knich died on 25 January 2005 at age 71.

     Jeffrey Philip Kopp married Nancy Ann Schultz, daughter of George F. Schultz Sr. and Elizabeth Piotrowski, on 10 September 1060. Jeffrey Philip Kopp was born on 31 January 1939. He died on 14 July 1984 at age 45.

     Sophia Rita Walloch was born on 11 June 1915 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. She married Alfred John Polebitski, son of John Polebitski and Pearl Schultz, on 28 August 1939 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI.

Article published in the Thursday, April 20, 1989 issue of the Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Thursday, April 20, 1989.

Sophia R. Polebitski
Sophia R. Polebitski, 73, formerly of 624 Bukolt Ave., die this morning at River Pines Living Center.
She had been a resident there for 2 1/2 months and in ill health the past three months.
Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Church. The Rev. Bogda Werra will officiate and burial will be in Guardian Angel Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at the Dzikoski/Pisarski Funeral Home. St. Peter Rosary Society will combine t pray the general rosary at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Mrs. Polebitski was born June 11, 1915, in Stevens Point, a daughter of the late Stephen and Julia Wallock. She attended St. Peter School. She was employed by the Worzalla Publishing Co. in the binding department for many years and employed at Welsby Dry Cleaning and Journal Printing Co. She was married to Alfred (Rip) Polebitski Aug. 28, 1939, at St. Peter Catholic Church. The couple settled in Stevens Point and lived at their present address for 20 years. Her husband died Sept. 21, 1980. She was a member of St. Peter Rosary Society, Rose 8 and the St. Peter Mixed Choir.
Survivors include a son, John (Betty), 1008 Fourth St; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Helen Slicker, 316 Fifth Ave., and Frances Kozlowski, 341 Bukolt Ave.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and a sister.

Sophia Rita Walloch died on 20 April 1989 at Whiting, Portage Co, WI, at age 73.

     Lucille Mary Stachura was born on 12 September 1921 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. She was the daughter of Jacob Stachura and Stella Gill. Lucille Mary Stachura married Albin Chester John Polebitski, son of John Polebitski and Pearl Schultz, on 17 February 1947 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. Lucille Mary Stachura died on 22 July 2004 at Merrill, Lincoln Co, WI, at age 82.

Stevens Point Journal, Saturday, July 24, 2004

Lucille Mary Polebitski, 82, of Merrill died Thursday, July 22, 2004, at Woodland Court Elder Services CBRF.

Funeral services will be held at noon Monday at St. Francis Catholic Church in Merrill, with the Rev. James Horath officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday at the church. Burial will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Merrill.

She was born on Sept. 12, 1921, in Stevens Point to the late Jacob and Stella (Gill) Stachura.

Lucille was married to Chester Polebitski on Feb. 27, 1947, in Stevens Point. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1981.

Lucille and her husband, Chester, had owned and operated the East Side Floral in Merrill. Following Chester's death, she continued to operate the business until she retired. Lucille was an active member of St. Francis Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters, Patricia (Larry) Peeters of Merrill and Susan Hubeny of Elmhurst, Ill; one son, Richard (Christine) Polebitski of Merrill; nine grandchildren; two great-grandsons; four sisters, Monica Omernick of Stevens Point, Dorothy (Buddy) Ciula of Knowlton, Barbara (William) Simonis of Mosinee and Elsie (Joseph) Koneczka of Manitowoc; and one sister-in-law, Stella Stachura of Stevens Point. In addition to her husband, Chester, she was preceded in death by one son, James; and one brother, Vincent Stachura.

     John Wysocki was born on 29 April 1908 at Town of Bevent, Marathon Co, WI. He married Gertrude Mancheski, daughter of Adam Mancheski and Josephine Schultz, on 6 August 1940 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI.

Article taken from the Saturday, August 10, 1940 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal.

Wysocki-Mancheski

Miss Gertrude Mancheski, 420 North Second street, and John Wysocki, 505 North First street, son of Mrs. Peter Stein of Elderon, were united in marriage Tuesday morning, August 6, at 8 o'clock at St. Peter's Catholic church, Rev. Leo Przybylski officiated.
The bridal gown of white marquisette was fashioned with a square neckline, puffed sleeves and a train, and was trimmed with lace. A seed pearl halo held the elbow lenght face veil and the long veil which fell in a long train. She carried white roses.
Miss Lillian Lukaszevig, who was the maid of honor, wore a powder blue marquisette gown, made with a swetheart (sp.) neckline with rosettes, puffed sleeves and a full skirt. She wore fresh flowers in her hair and carried a colonial bouquet of pink roses. Fabian Mancheski, brother of the bride, was best man.
After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schroder, 410 North avenue. Breakfast, luncheon and dinner were served to 65 guests. Garden flowers were the decorations. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stein and son, Joseph, of Elderon; Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Holzknecht and son, Freddie, of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Wysocki and son, Ronald, of Bevent; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wysocki and children, LeRoy and Dorothy of Tomahawk; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schultz of Polonia and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schultz of Torun.
After a two-weeks western trip the bride and groom will live on Union street. Mr. Wysocki is a foreman for the Lullabye Furniture corporation, and his bride is a clerk at Mancheski's store.
Before the wedding a shower was given at the home of Mrs. Pete Schroeder, with Mrs. F. A. Holzknecht and Mrs. John Koss as assisting hostesses. Bingo was played and the bride was presented a gift. Another shower was given by Mrs. Ben Lukaszevig. Cards were played and the guest of honor was given a gift. John Wysocki died on 30 September 1981 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, at age 73.

Article published in the Wednesday, September 30, 1981 issue of the Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Wednesday, September 30, 1981.

John B. Wysocki

John B. Wysocki, 73, 441 Union St., died this morning at St. Michael's Hospital. He had been a patient there for 10 days and in ill health for two years.
Funeral services will be held at noon Friday at St. Peter's Catholic Church. The Rev. Chester Moczarny will officiate. Burial will be in Guardian Angel Cemetery.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at the Dzikoski Funeral Home. St. John's Court No. 1807, Catholic Order of Foresters, of which he was a member, will combine with the general rosary at 7:45 p.m.
Mr. Wysocki was born April 29, 1908, in Bevent, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Felix Wysocki, and received his education there.
He married Gertrude Mancheski Aug 6, 1940, at St. Peter's Catholic Church and the couple settled at the present address. He was a purchasing agent for Lullabye Furniture Co. for 49 years until his retirement in 1973.
Survivors include his wife and one brother, Leonard, Schofield.
Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

     Agnes Gollon married Benjamin Mancheski, son of Adam Mancheski and Josephine Schultz, at Dubuque, IA. Agnes Gollon was born on 20 October 1917 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. She died on 8 December 2001 at age 84.

Article published in the Monday, December 10, 2001 issue of the Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death:
Saturday, December 8, 2001.

Agnes D. Mancheski

Agnes D. Mancheski, 84, 2923 Birch St., died early Saturday morning, Dec. 8, 2001, at St. Michael's Hospital.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bronislava Catholic Church, Plover, with the Rev. James Trempe officiating. Burial will be in Guardian Angel Cemetery.
Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Pisarski/ Dzikoski Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday at the church. St. Peter's Rosary Society will combine with the parish rosary at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Born Oct. 20, 1917, in Stevens Point, the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Firkus) Gollon.
She was married to Ben Mancheski. After their wedding, they settled in Stevens Point. Together they owned and operated Mancheski's grocery store on Second Street for a number of years. Ben died June 7, 1966.
Agnes also worked for Basic American Foods, Plover, and Ore-Ida Foods, Plover, until her retirement in 1971.
She was a member of St. Peter's Rosary Society, Rose 37. Agnes enjoyed sewing, embroidery and needle crafts, fishing and gambling. She did all of the Christmas baking for her family until this year.
Survivors include one son, Ralph (Mindy) Mancheski, Stevens Point; two daughters, Kathy (Arnold) Olds and Arlene (Larry) Berry, both of Stevens Point; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and two stepsisters, Bernice Sankey, Plover, and Frances Kubisiak, Stevens Point.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, two brothers and three sisters.

     Gregory Gilkay was born on 14 June 1928 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. He married Delphine Koss, daughter of John Koss and Ida Mancheski, on 11 July 1959 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. Gregory Gilkay died on 10 April 1978 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, at age 49.

     Fred Anthony Holzknecht was born on 21 June 1908 at Channing, MI. He married Lucille Mancheski, daughter of Adam Mancheski and Josephine Schultz, on 7 September 1936. Fred Anthony Holzknecht died on 20 July 1987 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co, WI, at age 79.

     Rose Meshak was born on 9 March 1926 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. She married Fabian Mancheski, son of Adam Mancheski and Josephine Schultz, on 22 August 1960 at Port Edwards, Wood Co, WI.

Rose Meshak, Mr. Mancheski Exchange Vows

Miss Rose Meshak, 414 4th Ave., became the bride of Fabian Mancheski, 721 4th Ave., Monday morning at St. Alexander's Catholic Church, Port Edwards. The Rev. Dominic Eichman, a former local pastor, officiated at the rites at 10 o'clock.
Miss Betty Grode played the nuptial music and accompanied Mrs. Charles Palen, the vocal soloist.
The couple's only attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Polebitski.
Following the ceremony, dinner was served the wedding party at Hotel Mead, Wisconsin Rapids.
Mr. and Mrs. Mancheski will spend a week in Milwaukee. Upon their return they will live at 803 1/2 Washington Ave. Mr. Mancheski is employed by the Stevens Point Division of hte Consolidated Water Power and Paper Co. His bride works at the First National Bank.

Rose Meshak died on 19 February 1991 at Marshfield, Wood Co, WI, at age 64. Article published in the Wednesday, February 20, 1991 issue of the Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Tuesday, February 19, 1991.

Mancheski services

Funeral services for Rose Mancheski, 64, 521 Hickory St., Whiting, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Bogdan Werra will officiate. Burial will be in the Guardian Angel Cemetery.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the Dzikoski/Pisarski Funeral Home. A general rosary will be said at 8 this evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name to the St. Joseph Hospice, Marshfield.
Mrs. Mancheski died early Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's Hospice. She had been a patient there for one day and in ill health for the past year.
She was born March 9, 1926, in Stevens Point, a daughter of the late Peter and Helen Meshak.
She attended St. Stanislaus Catholic School and graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School.
She was married to Fabian Mancheski on Aug. 22, 1960, at St. Alexander Catholic Church, Port Edwards. He survives.
After the marriage, the couple settled in Stevens Point and lived at the present address for 28 years.
She was employed after high school at Fischer's Dairy, then Olson Ice Company. She also worked at First National Bank for nine years.
She was most recently employed with the Stevens Point School District and the lunch program at Ben Franklin Junior High School for the past 18 years, retiring in 1988.
She enjoyed golfing, playing cards and baking.
Survivors besides her husband include two daughters, Goldie (Russ) Hessler, 1905 N. Second Drive, and Sarah (Robert) Gorski, Eden Prairie, Minn; one sister, Jeanette Meshak, 716 Fourth Ave; four brothers, Walter (Anne) Meshak, 1740 Briggs St., Chester (Marcia) Meshak, 701 Lindbergh Ave., Jerry Meshak, 716 Fourth Ave., and Edward Meshak, Stevens Point; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter and three sisters.