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     Elizabeth Kirschling was born on 10 September 1882 at Polonia, Portage Co, WI.¹ She was the daughter of August Kirschling and Elizabeth Zynda. Elizabeth Kirschling was baptized on 1 October 1882 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.¹

     Evelyn Kirschling was born circa 1911.¹ She was the daughter of August Constantine Kirschling and Antoinette Korda.¹ Evelyn Kirschling married Ferdinand Schettl.²

     Frances Kirschling married John Frasch.¹ Frances Kirschling was born on 10 December 1874 at Portage Co, WI.¹ She was the daughter of August Kirschling and Elizabeth Zynda.¹ Frances Kirschling died on 8 July 1961 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, at age 86.¹

     Frances Kirschling married John Frasz on 17 February 1896 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.¹

     Frank Hubert Kirschling was born on 1 November 1916 at Town of Stockton, Portage Co, WI.^1,2 He was the son of John Germain Kirschling and Martha Klesmith. Frank Hubert Kirschling appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Town of Stockton, Portage Co, WI in the household of his parents, John Germain Kirschling and Martha Klesmith.³ Frank Hubert Kirschling married Irene Elaine Slagowski on 19 November 1938 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.⁴ Frank Hubert Kirschling died on 26 November 1994 at age 78.²

     Gertrude Kirschling was born circa 1905.¹ She was the daughter of August Constantine Kirschling and Antoinette Korda.¹ Gertrude Kirschling married Neufrey Gosh on 15 June 1926 at St. Mary's Church, Fancher, Portage Co, WI.²

     Grace Kirschling was born circa 1909.¹ She was the daughter of August Constantine Kirschling and Antoinette Korda.¹ Grace Kirschling married Anthony Dallman on 4 June 1932 at Custer, Portage Co, WI.^2,3

     Helena Kirschling was born on 7 May 1889 at Polonia, Portage Co, WI.¹ She was the daughter of August Kirschling and Elizabeth Zynda. Helena Kirschling was baptized on 19 May 1889 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.¹ She married Anton Konkel on 14 June 1910.^2,3

     Jacob Johann Kirschling married Anna Milanowski. Jacob Johann Kirschling was baptized on 27 April 1849 at Mechowo, Puck, Gdansk, West Prussia.¹ He was born on 27 April 1849 at Lisniewo, Puck, Kartuzy, West Prussia.^2,1 He was the son of Daniel A. Kirschling and Christine Gafk.³ Jacob Johann Kirschling emigrated on 15 May 1868 aboard the Golden Light along with his parents Daniel A. Kirschling and Christine Gafk, having departed from Hamburg, Germany. The ship arrived at the Port of Quebec. From there the family continued on and arrived at the Port of Milwaukee around July 1868.^4,5,6 Jacob Johann Kirschling died on 19 March 1914 at Portage Co, WI, at age 64.⁷

     John Kirschling was born in December 1878.¹ He was the son of August Kirschling and Elizabeth Zynda.¹

     John Kirschling was the son of Anton Daniel Kirschling and Rosalia Weisbroth/Wilbrodt.² John Kirschling married Helen Bischoff, daughter of Joseph Bischoff and Magdalena Prondzinski, on 5 November 1901 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.¹ John Kirschling died in February 1950.³

     John Germain Kirschling was born on 27 January 1881 at Town of Alban, Portage Co, WI.^1,2,3 He was the son of August Kirschling and Elizabeth Zynda. John Germain Kirschling was baptized on 30 January 1881 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.³ He married Martha Klesmith, daughter of Martin Klesmith and Rosalia Przytarska, on 5 November 1906 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.^4,5 John Germain Kirschling and Martha Klesmith appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Great Scott, St. Louis Co, MN, enumerated 18 April 1910. Their children Edward Martin and Stanley were listed as living with them.⁶ John Germain Kirschling and Martha Klesmith appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Town of Stockton, Portage Co, WI, enumerated 27 January 1920, reporting the family owned their home but it was mortgaged.. Their children Edward Martin, Stanley, Regina, Lucille and Frank Hubert were listed as living with them.⁷ John Germain Kirschling died on 14 September 1932 at Portage Co, WI, at age 51.⁸

     Joseph Kirschling was born circa 1872.¹ He was the son of August Kirschling and Elizabeth Zynda.¹

     Julianna Kirschling was baptized on 17 April 1844 at Mechowo, Puck, Gdansk, West Prussia.¹ She was born on 17 April 1844 at Lisniewo, Puck, Kartuzy, West Prussia.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel A. Kirschling and Christine Gafk. Julianna Kirschling was buried on 11 January 1849 at Mechowo, Puck, Gdansk, West Prussia.² She died on 11 January 1849 at Lisniewo, Puck, Kartuzy, West Prussia, at age 4.²

     Lucille Kirschling was born on 21 October 1914 at Town of New Hope, Portage Co, WI.¹ She was the daughter of John Germain Kirschling and Martha Klesmith. Lucille Kirschling appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Town of Stockton, Portage Co, WI in the household of her parents, John Germain Kirschling and Martha Klesmith.² Lucille Kirschling married Chester Netzel on 18 August 1934 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.³ Lucille Kirschling died on 7 August 2001 at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, at age 86.^4,5

The following obituary appeared 10 August 2001 in the Portage County Gazette, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI:

Lucille S. Netzel

Lucille S. Netzel, 86, 2000 Robert Drive, Stevens Point, formerly of 517 Minnesota Ave., died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001, at St. Michael's Hospital after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Stevens Point, with the Rev. Dennis Worzalla officiating. Burial will be in Guardian Angel Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and again from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Shuda Funeral Chapel. The St. Stanislaus Rosary Society and St. Stanislaus Catholic Order of Foresters will combine with the general rosary at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.

Mrs. Netzel was born Oct. 21, 1914, in the town of Stockton, a daughter of the late John and Martha (Klesmith) Kirschling. She attended Sacred Heart School in Polonia.

She was married to Chester Netzel on Aug. 18, 1934, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. He died May 18, 1985.

After the marriage she farmed with her husband on County Trunk J. They moved to Stevens Point in 1946.

She was a member of the St. Stanislaus Rosary Society and St. Stanislaus Catholic Order of Foresters.

Survivors include one daughter, Lorraine (James) Falkavage, Stevens Point; one son, Robert (Cora), Ogema; two sisters, Regina Groshek and Martha Wroblewski, both of Stevens Point; two brothers, Chester (Loretta) Kirschling, Stevens Point, and Ray (Cecelia) Kirschling, West Allis; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

Lucille Kirschling was buried on 11 August 2001 at Guardian Angel Cemetery, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI.⁴

     Melvin Kirschling was born circa August 1918.¹ He was the son of August Constantine Kirschling and Antoinette Korda.¹

     Neufrey Kirschling was born on 9 June 1887 at Polonia, Portage Co, WI.^1,2 He was the son of August Kirschling and Elizabeth Zynda. Neufrey Kirschling was baptized on 19 June 1887 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.² He married Anastasya Klesmith, daughter of Martin Klesmith and Rosalia Przytarska, on 4 May 1909 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.³

     Nickolas Kirschling was born on 29 March 1885 at Polonia, Portage Co, WI.¹ He was the son of August Kirschling and Elizabeth Zynda. Nickolas Kirschling was baptized on 19 April 1885 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.¹ He died on 15 March 1979 at Swedesboro, Gloucester Co, NJ, at age 93.²

     Raymond Kirschling was born on 2 October 1926.^1,2 He was the son of John Germain Kirschling and Martha Klesmith.¹ Raymond Kirschling married Cecelia D. Wroblewski on 22 October 1949 at St. Adalbert's Catholic Church, Rosholt, Portage Co, WI.³ Raymond Kirschling died on 3 February 2005 at age 78.²

     Regina Kirschling was born on 20 July 1913 at Polonia, Portage Co, WI.¹ She was the daughter of John Germain Kirschling and Martha Klesmith. Regina Kirschling was baptized on 27 July 1913 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.¹ She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Town of Stockton, Portage Co, WI in the household of her parents, John Germain Kirschling and Martha Klesmith.² Regina Kirschling married Cayetan (Clayton) Ostrowski, son of Leon Ostrowski and Eleonora Paluszkiewicz, on 9 October 1935 at Polonia, Portage Co, WI.³

The following wedding announcement appeared in the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, on 21 October 1935:

Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Regina T. Kirschling, daughter of Mrs. Martha V. Kirschling of the town of Stockton, and Clayton M. Ostrowski of Stevens Point, son of Mrs. Eleanor Wiza of Rosholt. The ceremony was performed Wednesday morning, October 9, at the Sacred Heart church at Polonia by Rev. Leo Jankowski. Roses, chrysanthemums, lights and ferns decorated the altar. A white carpet was spread down the church aisle for the bridal party. The bride was attired in a white velvet gown with a high neckline, long puffed sleeves, a Spanish lace jacket and a gored skirt with a train of the white velvet three and one-half feet long. Her veil edged with wide lace, was six feet long, and fell from a braided white velvet turban, and she carried Johanna Hill roses, sweet peas and lace fern. She was given in marriage by her uncle, Nick Kirschling of Hibbing, Minnesota. Two cousins of the bride were her attendants, Miss Esther Jurgella of Stevens Point, who was maid of honor, and Miss Marie Kirschling of Wisconsin Rapids. They were dressed alike in blue velvet gowns made with high shirred necklines, elbow-length puffed sleeves and princess style long skirts, and they wore white velvet turbans and carried salmon pink roses. Edward M. Kirschling, brother of the bride, was best man. The ushers were Roman Kirschling, the bride's cousin, from Wisconsin Rapids, and Frank Kirschling, another brother of the bride. A reception was held at the home of the bride's mother, and breakfast, luncheon and dinner were served. After the ceremony at the church the bride and groom were surprised by the appearance of Stanley Kirschling, the bride's brother, dressed as a negro coachman, who escorted them to a 1902 model buggy, owned by Andrew Zblewski, still in good condition and decorated with streamers of pink, blue and white, in which they were driven to the home of the bride. A team of decorated horses pulled the buggy. The surprise was planned by Stanley Kirschling and Chester Netzel, the bride's brother-in-law. The home was decorated with pink and white streamers and pink roses and ferns. Guests from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kirschling and family of Wisconsin Rapids and Nick Kirschling of Hibbing. Mrs. and Mrs. Ostrowski will make their home at 1014 Briggs street. Mr. Ostrowski is in the photographic and photo finishing business, and is also engaged in building construction.

Regina Kirschling married Leonard Groshek on 29 June 1968 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI.⁴

Regina Kirschling died on 18 February 2009 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, at age 95.⁵

The following obituary appeared 21 February 2009 in the:

Regina T. Ostrowski-Groshek, 95, 5625 Sandpiper Drive, Stevens Point, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Alan Burkhardt officiating. Interment will follow in the Guardian Angel Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at the Shuda Funeral Chapel at 3200 Stanley St., Stevens Point, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a rosary to be said at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be at the church from 9 a.m. Monday until the time of services.

Mrs. Groshek was born July 20, 1913, to the late John and Martha (Klesmith) Kirschling in Portage County. She was raised in the town of Stockton, and attended school at Sacred Heart in Polonia. She spent five years training to be a professional seamstress with Herman Altman, a leading tailor in Stevens Point in the 1920s and 1930s.

On Oct. 9, 1935, she was married to Clayton Ostrowski. She worked alongside her husband, a professional photographer, in their business, Clayton's Studio. He died Aug. 23, 1967.

On June 29, 1968, she was married to Leonard Groshek. She accompanied and assisted him in his duties as state representative for Portage County. He died Jan. 21, 1988.

She was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, donating many of her custom-made quilts and items for various fundraising events. She was a member of St. Anne's Society. She was also a lifetime member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and St. Peter Catholic Church Rosary groups and an active member of the Portage County Democratic Party.

Her survivors include her daughter, Marian (Jim R.) Falk, and son, Leon (Patricia) Ostrowski, both of Plover; and stepdaughters, Anita (Richard) Gosh and Darlene Marchel, Stevens Point, and Robert Jablonski (special friend), all of Stevens Point. There are six grandchildren, June (Falk) Brooks, Robert and Joel Falk, Debra (Ostrowski) Setzke, Lynn (Ostrowski) Dyer, and Brian Ostrowski; and 12 great-grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren; and a sister, Martha (Larry) Rosenthal of Stevens Point; two sisters-in-law, Roseline Kirschling, Menasha, and Loretta Kirschling, Stevens Point, and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by daughter, Grace; five brothers, Edward, Stanley, Chester, Frank and Raymond Kirschling; two sisters, Lucille Netzel and Eleanor Dulak; one stepdaughter, Audrey (Groshek) Pieczynski; and one stepgreat-granddaughter.

A memorial will be established in lieu of flowers.

Regina Kirschling was buried on 23 February 2009 at Guardian Angel Cemetery, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI.⁵

     Stanley Kirschling was born on 12 February 1909 at Town of Stockton, Portage Co, WI.^1,2 He was the son of John Germain Kirschling and Martha Klesmith. Stanley Kirschling appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Great Scott, St. Louis Co, MN in the household of his parents, John Germain Kirschling and Martha Klesmith.³ Stanley Kirschling appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Town of Stockton, Portage Co, WI in the household of his parents, John Germain Kirschling and Martha Klesmith.⁴ Stanley Kirschling married Esther Zblewski, daughter of Andrew Zblewski and Helen Kizewski, on 27 November 1934 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.⁵ Stanley Kirschling died on 1 January 1991 at age 81.^1,2

     Valeria Kirschling married John Grzywacz on 22 November 1898 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.¹

     John Kirshling married Martha Klejsmit on 5 November 1906 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.¹

     Jacob Kirszling married Pauline Milanowska on 13 October 1913 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Portage Co, WI.¹

     Anna Kitowska married John Firkus.¹

     Catherina Kitowska married Peter Kurszewski on 31 July 1882 at St. Casimir Church, Town of Hull, Portage Co, WI.¹

     Regina Kitowska married Michael Mozuch.¹