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     Sophie (Adams) Heartl was born circa 1863 at Bavaria. She was the daughter of Matt Adams and Mary Eiden. Sophie (Adams) Heartl married Walenty (Valentine) 'William' Schultz, son of Martin Schultz and Margaretha Banach, on 6 January 1886 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. Sophie (Adams) Heartl died in November 1928 at Neenah, Winnebago Co, WI. Article published in the Saturday, November 10, 1928 issue of The Daily New-Times,
Neenah and Menasha, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Saturday, November 10, 1928

NEENAH WOMAN DROPS DEAD AT FRIENDS FUNERAL
Mrs. William Schultz, North Commercial street, 65 years of age, dropped dead shortly
before 9 o’clock this morning while attending the funeral services of Mrs. Mike Leonard,
at the Leonard hone, on Lawson street, Menasha, a victim of a sudden heart attack. She had
been suffering with a heart ailment for several yeas.
Mrs. Schultz was born in Germany, but came to Neenah with her parents when about 12
Years of age and had lived here since. She was a member of Christian Mothers’ society of
St. Mary’s church, Menasha, and the Lady Foresters.
Surviving are the husband; one son, Edward Schultz, San Francisco, Calif., and two
daughters, Mrs. A.F. Paler, Oakland, Calif., and Mrs. E.W. Dieckhoff, of this city.
No funeral arrangements had been made.

The Daily New-Times, Neenah and Menasha, Wisconsin November 12, 1928
Funeral services for the late Mrs. William Schultz, North Commercial street, will be held
Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Mary’s church, Rev. Fr. John Hummel officiating. Burial
will be in St. Mary’s cemetery.

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Edward John Schultz established his birth record in Portage County in 1952. His date of birth listed as February 8, 1887 (Volume 73 Page 123 - Portage County Register of Deeds). His father is listed as Valentine William Schultz and his mother as Sophie Heartl. Sophie was the adopted daughter of Matt and Mary Adams, so Heartl may have been her actual birth name.

     Antone Ajeska was also known as Antone Jazdzewski. He was born on 29 November 1875 at Portage Co, WI. He married Helen Schultz, daughter of Martin Schultz and Catherine Laskoski, on 25 October 1904 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. Antone Ajeska died on 30 June 1960 at Rhinelander, Oneida Co, WI, at age 84.

Article published in the Friday, July 7, 1960 issue of the Rhinelander Daily News, Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Thursday, July 6, 1960.

Anton Ajeska
Anton Ajeska, 84, of 314 Stevens St., a Rhinelander resident for 55 years, died at 10:55 p.m. Thursday in St. Mary’s Hospital after and extended illness.
Born Nov, 20, 1875, in Portage county, Mr. Ajeska moved here from Stevens Point. He was an employee of the Rhinelander paper co. for 30 years.
Surviving are his wife, Helen: two sons, Arthur of Rhinelander and Chester of San Leandro, Calif; two daughters, Mrs. Herman (Gertrude) Weber, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Wilfred (Bernice) Robarge, Rhinelander; a brother Frank, Rhinelander; four sisters, Mrs. Henry Willick, Iron Mountain, Mich. Mrs. William Neufeldt, Mrs. Patrick Foley and Mrs. Dora Switall, all of Chicago, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph’s Catholic church, with interment in the parish cemetery. The body will lie in state in the Hildbrand Funeral home after 3 p.m. today. The Rosary will be said at 8 o’clock tonight.
Mr. Ajeska was s member to the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph’s and the Modern Woodmen of America.

     Norbert Derezinski died in February 1952. He was born in February 1952. He was the son of Edwin J. Derezinski and Theresa Schultz.

     Steven Michael Behr was born on 16 November 1972 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. He was the son of Clifford Joseph Behr and Mary Ann Walkush. Steven Michael Behr died on 25 December 1997 at Breckenridge, Summit Co, CO, at age 25.

Article published in the Saturday, December 27, 1997 issue of the Stevens Point Journal. Actual date of death: Thursday, December 27, 1997.

Steven Behr

Steven M. Behr, 25, formerly of Plover, died unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, in Breckenridge, Colo.
Private family burial services will take place at a later date. Burial will be in Guardian Angel Cemetery. Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mr. Behr was born Nov. 16, 1972, in Plover, a son of Clifford and Mary Ann (Walkush) Behr, Plover. He attended local schools and graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High School in 1991.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. After his discharge, he moved to Breckenridge where he worked for Good Time Tours the past few years. He also was enrolled in Glenwood Springs Community College, where he was studying for a career in police science.
He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, mountain climbing, dirt bike racing and snowmobilies and was an avid Packer fan.
Survivors besides his parents include a sister, Lori Behr, Salt Lake City, Utah.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents.

He was buried at Guardian Angel Cemetery, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI.

     Pauline Lorbiecki was born circa 1850 at Prussia.¹ She married Martin Gierszewski.² Pauline Lorbiecki died on 6 March 1923 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI.

Article published in the Wednesday, March 7, 1923 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Tuesday, March 6, 1923.

County Pioneer Dies Here

Mrs. Pauline Gierszewski, 73 years of age and an early settler of the town of Sharon, died at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Liss, 714 North Second street. Mrs. Gierszewski came to this city last fall and had since been undergoing treatment for chronic endrocarditis, or hardening of the arteries near the heart. She was able to be up and around thehouse until a week ago.
A native of German Poland,she emigrated to America when a young woman, and had lived in Sharon almost continually since. Her husband, Martin Grerszewski (sp.), passed away more than 20 years ago.
The survivors are three daughters and a son, Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Charles Woyak of Wautoma, Miss Frances Gierszewski of Milwaukee and Joseph Gierszewski on the old home farm.
The remains were taken to Sharon today and will be buried from Sacred Heart church, Polonia, Friday morning at 9 o'clock, with interment in the parish cemetery.

     Thomas Molski was born on 18 December 1820 at Orlick, Poland. He was the son of Simon Molski and Josephine Rzepinski. Thomas Molski married Mary Regwalski, daughter of Paul Regwalski and Mary (?). Thomas Molski died on 6 May 1917 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, at age 96. He was buried on 8 May 1917 at St. Peter's Cemetery, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI.

Article published in the Tuesday, May 8, 1917 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Sunday, May 6, 1917.

REACHES 96 YEARS

Thomas Molski's Death Removes One of Oldest Residents

The death of Thomas Molski, aged 96, one of the city's oldest residents in point of years, occured at his home Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Death was the result of old age following an illness of three days' duration. Mr. Molski has been able to be out and around, working in the garden at the rear of his residence, 531 Prentice street, until Friday of last week when he was compelled to remain in bed.

Born in Poland

Mr. Molski was born at Orlick, Prussian Poland, Dec. 18, 1820. In 1860 he moved with his family to this country, locating in Milwaukee where they remained for about nine years, after which they moved to this city and later settled on the Delaney farm in the town of Hull. Here they remained for about eight years and then moved to this city, locating at 531 Prentice street where they had since resided. During his residence here, which covered a period of about 30 years, Mr. Molski was largely retired but
planted a small plot of land at his residence.

Five Children Survive

Surviving relatives include two sons and three daughters who are Frank Molski of this city; Mrs. Nicholas Wojak (sp.), Polonia; Mrs. Peter Green, Rhinelander; Mrs. Andrew Wysocki, Superior, and John Molski, city.
The funeral was held at 9 o'clock this morning from St. Peter's church, the Rev. S. A. Elbert officiating. Burial was in St. Peter's cemetery.

     Stephen J. Schultz was born on 12 May 1899 at Rhinelander, Oneida Co, WI. He was the son of Jonas (John) Peter Schultz and Rose Sharkowska. Stephen J. Schultz married Emma Lucille Morrison in April 1919. Stephen J. Schultz died on 15 April 1978 at Largo, FL, at age 78.

     Simon Molski was born in 1791 at Orlick, Poland. He married Josephine Rzepinski. Simon Molski died in 1844 at Orlick, Poland.

     Josephine Rzepinski was born in February 1801. She married Simon Molski. Josephine Rzepinski died on 24 April 1901 at Polonia, Portage Co, WI, at age 100. She was buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.