KOWASH, Martin

1856 - 1924  (68 years)

• Name	KOWASH, Martin
  Birth	2 Feb 1856	Bohemia, Austria
  Gender	Male
  Emigration	1874
  Death	3 Nov 1924	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States   [1]
  	Pioneer Resident is Called to Rest PIONEER RESIDENT IS CALLED TO REST Martin Kowash was bora in Bohemia, Feb. 2, 1856 .. He came to this country alone when a lad of 16 years. After spending a short time at Two Creeks he came to Two Rivers where he spent the balance of bis life. On coming to Two Rivers, about fifty years ago, he found employment with Dr. Oswald, who was well known to the older residents of the city. He remained in the doctor's employ a number of years. On April 20, 1880 Mr. Kowash was united in marriage to Mary Hettich. They were the parents of nine children, five of whom survive. For about 18 years after his marriage he worked as fireman and watchman at the old chair factory, which originally occupied the location of Plant 4 of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. He then worked sbout 12 years at the sawmill. The balance of his active career he was employed at Plant 4 of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. He was a faithful member of St. Luke's congregation and a membar of the St. Joseph society of that church. For the last three months he was forced to stay at home due to failing health until death relieved his sufferings. Death came silently and quietly at his home on 20th street. Monday afternoon, No. 8. Martin Kowash was a loving and devote husband and father, always having his famlly's welfare at heart. He leaves to mourn his demise, his widow and five daughters who are Mrs. Walter Kelliher, Miss Lizzie, Mrs. Peter Strong, and Mrs. Heber Clayton of this city and Mrs. Maxwell Brown of Detroit, Mich. The funeral was held from St. Luke's church, Nov. 8th, with burial at Pioneers' cemetery. (He is actually buried in Calvary) The Chronicle Wed, Nov 12, 1924 ·Page 1 Old Resident Dead Martin Kowash resident of the city for more than a half century died at the family home 1413 Twentieth street Monday afternoon, aged sixty-eight. He had been ill for a long time. The funeral was held yesterday orning with services at St. Luke's Catholic church and burial was at Pioneer Rest Cemetery. Mr. Kowash is survived by his widow and five daughters, Mrs. Heber Clayton, Mrs. Walter Kelliher, Mrs. Peter Strong, and Miss Lizzie of this city and Mrs. Maxwell Brown of Detroit, Mich.
  Burial	Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States   [1]
  	Address: Calvary Lutheran Church
  	Plot 12-2
  Person ID	I978	Jindra and Chaloupka Family Trees
  Last Modified	22 May 2025

  
  

  Father	Living
  Family ID	F3567	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	HETTICH, Mary J.,   b. 17 Feb 1857, Cooperstown Township, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States d. 17 Feb 1926, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States (Age 69 years)
  Marriage	2 Apr 1880
  	Obituary states he was buried in Pioneer Rest Cemetery. Evidence on FindaGrave shows him with a plot number with his wife in Calvary cemetery.
  Children	+ 1. KOWASH, Anna,   b. 2 Nov 1886, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States d. 27 Dec 1953, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States (Age 67 years) + 2. KOWASH, Katherine Anna,   b. 11 Oct 1889, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States d. 21 Apr 1972, Birmingham, Oakland, Michigan, United States (Age 82 years)   3. KOWASH, Elizabeth   d. 7 Sep 1955, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States > 4. KOWASH, Mary E.,   b. 18 Feb 1895, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States d. 6 Oct 1976 (Age 81 years) + 5. KOWASH, Cecilia M.,   b. 28 Sep 1897, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States d. Nov 1981 (Age 84 years)   6. KOWASH, Unknown 1   d. Bef 1900   7. KOWASH, Unknown 2   d. Bef 1900   8. KOWASH, Unknown 3   d. Bef 1900   9. KOWASH, Unknown 4   d. Bef 1900
  Family ID	F344	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Oct 2025

  
  

• Photos

  RO-Kowash Martin Kowash photo from newspaper obituary.

  
  

• Sources

  [S21] Newspaper - Wisconsin - Manitowoc Herald News - Newspaperarchive, Old Resident Dead; obituary; 7 November 1924; page 15; viewed online; unknown. Old Resident Dead Martin Kowash resident of the city for more than a half century died at the family home 1413 Twentieth street Monday afternoon, aged sixty-eight. He had been ill for a long time. The funeral was held yesterday orning with services at St. Luke's Catholic church and burial was at Pioneer Rest Cemetery. Mr. Kowash is survived by his widow and five daughters, Mrs. Heber Clayton, Mrs. Walter Kelliher, Mrs. Peter Strong, and Miss Lizzie of this city and Mrs. Maxwell Brown of Detroit, Mich.