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Ernest Downing

M, b. 17 June 1908, d. June 1959

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 June 1908	Ernest Downing was born on 17 June 1908.
Marriage	before 1941	He married Stella Rynes before 1941.
Death	June 1959	Ernest Downing died in June 1959.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 June 1908

Ernest Downing was born on 17 June 1908.

Marriage

before 1941

He married Stella Rynes before 1941.

Death

June 1959

Ernest Downing died in June 1959.

Child of Ernest Downing and Stella Rynes

Eugene Leroy Downing+ b. 9 Aug 1941, d. 23 Dec 2012

Frank Krause

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Frank Krause was also known as Henry Franz.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Frank Krause was also known as Henry Franz.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Frank Krause married Marie A. Rick.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Frank Krause married Marie A. Rick.

Children of Frank Krause and Marie A. Rick

Frank W. Krause b. 21 Jul 1893, d. 23 Apr 1984
Herman C. Krause+ b. 6 Apr 1897, d. 26 Dec 1976
Louise L. Krause b. 28 Jul 1903, d. 22 Jul 1992

Marie A. Rick

F, b. 10 September 1871, d. 3 May 1937

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Krause.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Krause.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Marie A. Rick married Frank Krause.
Birth	10 September 1871	Marie A. Rick was born on 10 September 1871.
Death	3 May 1937	She died on 3 May 1937 at age 65.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Marie A. Rick married Frank Krause.

Birth

10 September 1871

Marie A. Rick was born on 10 September 1871.

Death

3 May 1937

She died on 3 May 1937 at age 65.

Children of Marie A. Rick and Frank Krause

Frank W. Krause b. 21 Jul 1893, d. 23 Apr 1984
Herman C. Krause+ b. 6 Apr 1897, d. 26 Dec 1976
Louise L. Krause b. 28 Jul 1903, d. 22 Jul 1992

Frank W. Krause

M, b. 21 July 1893, d. 23 April 1984

Father*

Frank Krause

Mother*

Marie A. Rick b. 10 Sep 1871, d. 3 May 1937

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 July 1893	Frank W. Krause was born on 21 July 1893 at Woodland, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Frank Krause and Marie A. Rick.
Death	23 April 1984	Frank W. Krause died on 23 April 1984 at Hillsboro, Wisconsin, at age 90 Frank W Krause obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal April 26, 1984 - Frank W. Krause obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 July 1893

Frank W. Krause was born on 21 July 1893 at Woodland, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Frank Krause and Marie A. Rick.

Death

23 April 1984

Frank W. Krause died on 23 April 1984 at Hillsboro, Wisconsin, at age 90 Frank W Krause obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal April 26, 1984 - Frank W. Krause obituary

Elmer Beuthien

M, b. 18 March 1912, d. 11 June 1919

Father*

Bernhard Beuthien b. 27 Jul 1875, d. 30 Jan 1944

Mother*

Lillian Koch b. 5 Nov 1889, d. 29 Dec 1918

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 March 1912	Elmer Beuthien was born on 18 March 1912 at West Bloomfield, Oakland, Michigan.
		He was the son of Bernhard Beuthien and Lillian Koch.
Death	11 June 1919	Elmer Beuthien died on 11 June 1919 at struck by auto, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, at age 7.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 March 1912

Elmer Beuthien was born on 18 March 1912 at West Bloomfield, Oakland, Michigan.

He was the son of Bernhard Beuthien and Lillian Koch.

Death

11 June 1919

Elmer Beuthien died on 11 June 1919 at struck by auto, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, at age 7.

Elizabeth Ihlenfeld

F, b. circa 1877

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	11 April 1907	As of 11 April 1907,her married name was Beuthien.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

11 April 1907

As of 11 April 1907,her married name was Beuthien.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1877	Elizabeth Ihlenfeld was born circa 1877 at Michigan.
Marriage	11 April 1907	She married Bernhard Beuthien, son of Johann Friedrich Beuthen and Marie Pentner, on 11 April 1907 at 2nd marriage for him, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1877

Elizabeth Ihlenfeld was born circa 1877 at Michigan.

Marriage

11 April 1907

She married Bernhard Beuthien, son of Johann Friedrich Beuthen and Marie Pentner, on 11 April 1907 at 2nd marriage for him, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

Rudolph Ernst Otto Koop

M, b. 23 November 1893, d. 14 March 1995

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	23 November 1893	Rudolph Ernst Otto Koop was born on 23 November 1893 at Prussia.
Marriage	5 March 1919	He married Bertha G. Koch, daughter of Henry Koch Sr. and Bertha Butler, on 5 March 1919 at Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan.
Divorce	15 April 1947	Rudolph Ernst Otto Koop and Bertha G. Koch were divorced on 15 April 1947.
Death	14 March 1995	Rudolph Ernst Otto Koop died on 14 March 1995 at Oakland, Michigan, at age 101.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 November 1893

Rudolph Ernst Otto Koop was born on 23 November 1893 at Prussia.

Marriage

5 March 1919

He married Bertha G. Koch, daughter of Henry Koch Sr. and Bertha Butler, on 5 March 1919 at Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan.

Divorce

15 April 1947

Rudolph Ernst Otto Koop and Bertha G. Koch were divorced on 15 April 1947.

Death

14 March 1995

Rudolph Ernst Otto Koop died on 14 March 1995 at Oakland, Michigan, at age 101.

William Meurer

M, b. 1869, d. 3 June 1947

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		William Meurer married Agnes (?)
Birth	1869	William Meurer was born in 1869 at Wisconsin.
Death	3 June 1947	He died on 3 June 1947 at Wisconsin William Meurer, 77, died at Lodi on Tuesday after a six week’s illness. Born in Dane County, he lived on a farm near Dane until 1931 when he moved to Lodi. Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Mrs. E. J. Mahnke, Mrs. Herbert Parkhurst, and Mrs. Kenneth Pharo, all of Madison; Mrs. Arthur Shackell, McFarland, and Mrs. Clarence Paulson, Lodi; a son, Jerome, Lodi, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick's church, Lodi, with the Rev. Harland Kuehn officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s cemetery, Waunakee.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

William Meurer married Agnes (?)

Birth

1869

William Meurer was born in 1869 at Wisconsin.

Death

3 June 1947

He died on 3 June 1947 at Wisconsin William Meurer, 77, died at Lodi on Tuesday after a six week’s illness.

Born in Dane County, he lived on a farm near Dane until 1931 when he moved to Lodi.

Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Mrs. E. J. Mahnke, Mrs. Herbert Parkhurst, and Mrs. Kenneth Pharo, all of Madison; Mrs. Arthur Shackell, McFarland, and Mrs. Clarence Paulson, Lodi; a son, Jerome, Lodi, and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick's church, Lodi, with the Rev. Harland Kuehn officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s cemetery, Waunakee.

Children of William Meurer and Agnes (?)

Anna C. Meurer+ b. 19 Feb 1905, d. 22 Dec 1991
Jerome Frank Meurer+ b. 14 Feb 1917, d. 6 Apr 1997

Agnes (?)

F, b. 1873, d. 2 March 1955

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Meurer.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Meurer.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Agnes (?) married William Meurer.
Birth	1873	Agnes (?) was born in 1873.
Death	2 March 1955	She died on 2 March 1955 at Wisconsin Mrs. Agnes Meurer of Lodi, former resident of Waunakee, died Wednesday of last, week at a Wyocena hospital. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Elmer Mahnke, Mrs. Herbert Parkhurst, Mrs. Arthur Shackell and Mrs. Kenneth Pharo, ail of Madison; and Mrs. Alma Paulson, Lodi; and a son Jerome, Reedsburg. Funeral services were held Saturday at 9 in the Hamre funeral home and at 9:30 in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, the Rev. Howard Finnegan officiating.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Agnes (?) married William Meurer.

Birth

1873

Agnes (?) was born in 1873.

Death

2 March 1955

She died on 2 March 1955 at Wisconsin Mrs. Agnes Meurer of Lodi, former resident of Waunakee, died Wednesday of last, week at a Wyocena hospital.

Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Elmer Mahnke, Mrs. Herbert Parkhurst, Mrs. Arthur Shackell and Mrs. Kenneth Pharo, ail of Madison; and Mrs. Alma Paulson, Lodi; and a son Jerome, Reedsburg.

Funeral services were held Saturday at 9 in the Hamre funeral home and at 9:30 in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, the Rev. Howard Finnegan officiating.

Children of Agnes (?) and William Meurer

Anna C. Meurer+ b. 19 Feb 1905, d. 22 Dec 1991
Jerome Frank Meurer+ b. 14 Feb 1917, d. 6 Apr 1997

Wayne Cunningham

Charts: Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Wayne Cunningham married Phyllis Elaine Soltwedel, daughter of Raymond Reinhardt Soltwedel and Elsie L. Wright.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Wayne Cunningham married Phyllis Elaine Soltwedel, daughter of Raymond Reinhardt Soltwedel and Elsie L. Wright.

Arlene Soltwedel

F, b. 1 November 1940, d. 6 December 2020

Father*

Raymond Reinhardt Soltwedel b. 12 Mar 1914, d. 14 Aug 1999

Mother*

Elsie L. Wright b. 17 Jul 1920, d. 29 Jul 1983

Charts: Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	11 February 1966	As of 11 February 1966,her married name was Sparby.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

11 February 1966

As of 11 February 1966,her married name was Sparby.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 November 1940	Arlene Soltwedel was born on 1 November 1940 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Raymond Reinhardt Soltwedel and Elsie L. Wright.
Marriage	11 February 1966	Arlene Soltwedel married Donald Sparby on 11 February 1966 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
Death	6 December 2020	Arlene Soltwedel died on 6 December 2020 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 80 Arlene Elizabeth Sparby, age 80 of Montello passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Arlene was born in Loganville to Raymond and Elsie (Wright) Soltwedel on November 1, 1940. She was united in marriage to Donald Sparby on February 11, 1966 in Dubuque, Iowa and from that union came three children. Donald preceded Arlene in death on May 30, 2007. Arlene loved to bake, cook and watch the birds from her window. She was a faithful member of Trinity (Little Mecan) Lutheran Church. She worked for several years as a hairdresser and throughout her life, Arlene’s pride and joy was taking care of her family. Arlene is survived by her daughter, Roberta (Arnie) Rudi of Viola and daughter-in-law, Bobbe Jo Sparby of Montello as well as her sister, Carol Post of Beloit. She is also survived by other extended family members. Arlene is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Jean Sparby, son, David Sparby, grandson, Jack Stalker, sister, Phyllis Cunningham and infant sister, Jean Soltwedel. A private funeral service for Arlene Sparby will be held at Trinity (Little Mecan) Lutheran Church. Pastor John Bumgardner will officiate and burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 November 1940

Arlene Soltwedel was born on 1 November 1940 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Raymond Reinhardt Soltwedel and Elsie L. Wright.

Marriage

11 February 1966

Arlene Soltwedel married Donald Sparby on 11 February 1966 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Death

6 December 2020

Arlene Soltwedel died on 6 December 2020 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 80 Arlene Elizabeth Sparby, age 80 of Montello passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Arlene was born in Loganville to Raymond and Elsie (Wright) Soltwedel on November 1, 1940. She was united in marriage to Donald Sparby on February 11, 1966 in Dubuque, Iowa and from that union came three children. Donald preceded Arlene in death on May 30, 2007.

Arlene loved to bake, cook and watch the birds from her window. She was a faithful member of Trinity (Little Mecan) Lutheran Church. She worked for several years as a hairdresser and throughout her life, Arlene’s pride and joy was taking care of her family.

Arlene is survived by her daughter, Roberta (Arnie) Rudi of Viola and daughter-in-law, Bobbe Jo Sparby of Montello as well as her sister, Carol Post of Beloit. She is also survived by other extended family members.

Arlene is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Jean Sparby, son, David Sparby, grandson, Jack Stalker, sister, Phyllis Cunningham and infant sister, Jean Soltwedel.

A private funeral service for Arlene Sparby will be held at Trinity (Little Mecan) Lutheran Church. Pastor John Bumgardner will officiate and burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Census Date	Location	Description
5 April 1950	Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin	Arlene Soltwedel was listed as a granddaughter in Anna Bertha Schrank's household on the 1950 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

5 April 1950

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Arlene Soltwedel was listed as a granddaughter in Anna Bertha Schrank's household on the 1950 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Arlene Soltwedel and Donald Sparby

David Sparby
Jean Marie Sparby b. 16 Aug 1975, d. 25 Sep 1993

Citations

[S423] U.S. Federal Census 1950 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-56. Sheet 5.

Donald Sparby

M, b. 14 July 1938, d. 30 May 2007

Charts: Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 July 1938	Donald Sparby was born on 14 July 1938 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	11 February 1966	He married Arlene Soltwedel, daughter of Raymond Reinhardt Soltwedel and Elsie L. Wright, on 11 February 1966 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
Death	30 May 2007	Donald Sparby died on 30 May 2007 at age 68.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 July 1938

Donald Sparby was born on 14 July 1938 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

11 February 1966

He married Arlene Soltwedel, daughter of Raymond Reinhardt Soltwedel and Elsie L. Wright, on 11 February 1966 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Death

30 May 2007

Donald Sparby died on 30 May 2007 at age 68.

Children of Donald Sparby and Arlene Soltwedel

David Sparby
Jean Marie Sparby b. 16 Aug 1975, d. 25 Sep 1993

Jean Marie Sparby

F, b. 16 August 1975, d. 25 September 1993

Father*

Donald Sparby b. 14 Jul 1938, d. 30 May 2007

Mother*

Arlene Soltwedel b. 1 Nov 1940, d. 6 Dec 2020

Charts: Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart

Jean Marie Sparby

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	16 August 1975	Jean Marie Sparby was born on 16 August 1975 at Janesville, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Donald Sparby and Arlene Soltwedel.
Death	25 September 1993	Jean Marie Sparby died on 25 September 1993 at Mecan, Wisconsin, at age 18 Jean Marie Sparby obituary. Janesville Gazette September 27, 1993 - Jean Marie Sparby obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 August 1975

Jean Marie Sparby was born on 16 August 1975 at Janesville, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Donald Sparby and Arlene Soltwedel.

Death

25 September 1993

Jean Marie Sparby died on 25 September 1993 at Mecan, Wisconsin, at age 18 Jean Marie Sparby obituary.

Janesville Gazette September 27, 1993 - Jean Marie Sparby obituary

David Sparby

Father*

Donald Sparby b. 14 Jul 1938, d. 30 May 2007

Mother*

Arlene Soltwedel b. 1 Nov 1940, d. 6 Dec 2020

Charts: Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		David Sparby was also known as Dave.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

David Sparby was also known as Dave.

Life Event	Date	Description
		David Sparby was the son of Donald Sparby and Arlene Soltwedel.

Life Event

Date

Description

David Sparby was the son of Donald Sparby and Arlene Soltwedel.

Anna Vancura

F, b. 1861, d. 1912

Father*

(?) Vancura d. b 1910

Mother*

Frances (?) b. c 1832, d. a 1910

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Anna Vancura was also known as Vancurka.
Name Variation		Anna Vancura was also known as Varsura.
Married Name	before 1883	As of before 1883,her married name was Cochnar.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anna Vancura was also known as Vancurka.

Name Variation

Anna Vancura was also known as Varsura.

Married Name

before 1883

As of before 1883,her married name was Cochnar.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1861	Anna Vancura was born in 1861 at Austria.
		She was the daughter of (?) Vancura and Frances (?)
Marriage	before 1883	Anna Vancura married Anton Cochnar before 1883.
Death	1912	Anna Vancura died in 1912.
Burial	1912	She was buried in 1912 at Saint Mary Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1861

Anna Vancura was born in 1861 at Austria.

She was the daughter of (?) Vancura and Frances (?)

Marriage

before 1883

Anna Vancura married Anton Cochnar before 1883.

Death

1912

Anna Vancura died in 1912.

Burial

1912

She was buried in 1912 at Saint Mary Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska	Anna Vancura was listed as wife in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1900 Census at Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska.¹
1910	Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska	Anna Vancura was listed as wife in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska

Anna Vancura was listed as wife in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1900 Census at Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

1910

Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska

Anna Vancura was listed as wife in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.²

Date	Location	Description
1892		Anna Vancura immigrated in 1892.
1910		She had 6 with 6 living in 1910 children.

Children of Anna Vancura and Anton Cochnar

Mary Cochnar+ b. c 1883
Louise Katherine Cochnar+ b. Jun 1888, d. 1965
Antonia L. Cochnar+ b. c 1894
Joseph A. Cochnar b. 9 Apr 1897, d. 28 Apr 1972
John Louis Cochnar b. 1 May 1899
James Joseph Cochnar+ b. 23 Feb 1902, d. 13 Jul 1984

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1240923.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T624_844; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374857.

Anton Cochnar

M, b. 1861, d. 1918

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1861	Anton Cochnar was born in 1861 at Austria.
Marriage	before 1883	He married Anna Vancura, daughter of (?) Vancura and Frances (?), before 1883.
Death	1918	Anton Cochnar died in 1918.
Burial	1918	He was buried in 1918 at Saint Mary Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1861

Anton Cochnar was born in 1861 at Austria.

Marriage

before 1883

He married Anna Vancura, daughter of (?) Vancura and Frances (?), before 1883.

Death

1918

Anton Cochnar died in 1918.

Burial

1918

He was buried in 1918 at Saint Mary Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska	Anton Cochnar was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska.¹
1910	Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska

Anton Cochnar was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

1910

Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.²

Date	Location	Description
1901	City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska	Anton Cochnar lived in 1901 at City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, Anton - laborer Frances - Mrs.
1909	City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska	He lived in 1909 at City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, Anton - laborer Antoinette - feeder at Eggers-O'Flyng Co.
1910	City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska	He lived in 1910 at City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, Anton - laborer Antoinette - laborer.
1916	City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska	He lived in 1916 at City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, Anton - laborer Jno (John) - messenger Om Stationary Co Joseph - laborer.
1917	City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska	He lived in 1917 at City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, Anton - no occupation listed Joseph - operator at F P Kirkendall & Co.

Date

Location

Description

1901

City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska

Anton Cochnar lived in 1901 at City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, Anton - laborer
Frances - Mrs.

1909

City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska

He lived in 1909 at City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, Anton - laborer
Antoinette - feeder at Eggers-O'Flyng Co.

1910

City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska

He lived in 1910 at City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, Anton - laborer
Antoinette - laborer.

1916

City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska

He lived in 1916 at City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, Anton - laborer
Jno (John) - messenger Om Stationary Co
Joseph - laborer.

1917

City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska

He lived in 1917 at City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, Anton - no occupation listed
Joseph - operator at F P Kirkendall & Co.

Children of Anton Cochnar and Anna Vancura

Mary Cochnar+ b. c 1883
Louise Katherine Cochnar+ b. Jun 1888, d. 1965
Antonia L. Cochnar+ b. c 1894
Joseph A. Cochnar b. 9 Apr 1897, d. 28 Apr 1972
John Louis Cochnar b. 1 May 1899
James Joseph Cochnar+ b. 23 Feb 1902, d. 13 Jul 1984

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1240923.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T624_844; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374857.

Frances (?)

F, b. circa 1832, d. after 1910

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Vancura.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Vancura.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Frances (?) married (?) Vancura.
Birth	circa 1832	Frances (?) was born circa 1832 at Austria.
Death	after 1910	She died after 1910.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Frances (?) married (?) Vancura.

Birth

circa 1832

Frances (?) was born circa 1832 at Austria.

Death

after 1910

She died after 1910.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska	Frances (?) was listed as mother-in-law in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1900 Census at Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska.¹
1910	Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska	Frances (?) was listed as mother-in-law in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska

Frances (?) was listed as mother-in-law in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1900 Census at Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

1910

Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska

Frances (?) was listed as mother-in-law in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.²

Date	Location	Description
1891		Frances (?) immigrated in 1891.

Date

Location

Description

1891

Frances (?) immigrated in 1891.

Child of Frances (?) and (?) Vancura

Anna Vancura+ b. 1861, d. 1912

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1240923.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T624_844; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374857.

(?) Vancura

M, d. before 1910

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth		(?) Vancura was born at Austria.
Marriage		He married Frances (?)
Death	before 1910	(?) Vancura died before 1910.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

(?) Vancura was born at Austria.

Marriage

He married Frances (?)

Death

before 1910

(?) Vancura died before 1910.

Child of (?) Vancura and Frances (?)

Anna Vancura+ b. 1861, d. 1912

John Louis Cochnar

M, b. 1 May 1899

Father*

Anton Cochnar b. 1861, d. 1918

Mother*

Anna Vancura b. 1861, d. 1912

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 May 1899	John Louis Cochnar was born on 1 May 1899 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.
		He was the son of Anton Cochnar and Anna Vancura.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 May 1899

John Louis Cochnar was born on 1 May 1899 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.

He was the son of Anton Cochnar and Anna Vancura.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska	John Louis Cochnar was listed as a son in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1900 Census at Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska.¹
1910	Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska	John Louis Cochnar was listed as a son in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.²
1920	Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska	John Louis Cochnar was listed as a boarder (actually brother-in-law in Matthew Joe Namestek's household on the 1920 Census at Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska.³

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska

John Louis Cochnar was listed as a son in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1900 Census at Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

1910

Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska

John Louis Cochnar was listed as a son in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.²

1920

Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska

John Louis Cochnar was listed as a boarder (actually brother-in-law in Matthew Joe Namestek's household on the 1920 Census at Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska.³

Date	Location	Description
1916	City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska	John Louis Cochnar lived with Anton Cochnar in 1916 at City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Anton - laborer Jno (John) - messenger Om Stationary Co Joseph - laborer.

Date

Location

Description

1916

City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska

John Louis Cochnar lived with Anton Cochnar in 1916 at City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Anton - laborer
Jno (John) - messenger Om Stationary Co
Joseph - laborer.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1240923.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T624_844; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374857.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T625_988; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 52.

James Joseph Cochnar

M, b. 23 February 1902, d. 13 July 1984

Father*

Anton Cochnar b. 1861, d. 1918

Mother*

Anna Vancura b. 1861, d. 1912

Name Type	Date	Description
Nickname		James Joseph Cochnar also went by the name of Jim.

Name Type

Date

Description

Nickname

James Joseph Cochnar also went by the name of Jim.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	23 February 1902	James Joseph Cochnar was born on 23 February 1902 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.
		He was the son of Anton Cochnar and Anna Vancura.
Marriage	21 May 1929	James Joseph Cochnar married Anna Musil on 21 May 1929.
Death	13 July 1984	James Joseph Cochnar died on 13 July 1984 at Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, at age 82.
Burial	after 13 July 1984	He was buried after 13 July 1984 at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 February 1902

James Joseph Cochnar was born on 23 February 1902 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.

He was the son of Anton Cochnar and Anna Vancura.

Marriage

21 May 1929

James Joseph Cochnar married Anna Musil on 21 May 1929.

Death

13 July 1984

James Joseph Cochnar died on 13 July 1984 at Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, at age 82.

Burial

after 13 July 1984

He was buried after 13 July 1984 at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska.

Census Date	Location	Description
1910	Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska	James Joseph Cochnar was listed as a son in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.¹
1920	Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska	James Joseph Cochnar was listed as a boarder (actually brother-in-law in Matthew Joe Namestek's household on the 1920 Census at Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska

James Joseph Cochnar was listed as a son in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

1920

Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska

James Joseph Cochnar was listed as a boarder (actually brother-in-law in Matthew Joe Namestek's household on the 1920 Census at Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska.²

Date	Location	Description
June 1941	Nebraska	In June 1941 at Nebraska attended first mass of Rev Father Albert Krejci.

Date

Location

Description

June 1941

Nebraska

In June 1941 at Nebraska attended first mass of Rev Father Albert Krejci.

Child of James Joseph Cochnar and Anna Musil

James Frank Cochnar b. 21 Feb 1932, d. 19 Jul 2012

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T624_844; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374857.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T625_988; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 52.

Joseph A. Cochnar

M, b. 9 April 1897, d. 28 April 1972

Father*

Anton Cochnar b. 1861, d. 1918

Mother*

Anna Vancura b. 1861, d. 1912

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	9 April 1897	Joseph A. Cochnar was born on 9 April 1897 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.
		He was the son of Anton Cochnar and Anna Vancura.
Marriage	15 June 1926	Joseph A. Cochnar married Celia Simpson on 15 June 1926 at Maine.
Death	28 April 1972	Joseph A. Cochnar died on 28 April 1972 at Old Orchard Beach, York, Maine, at age 75 Joseph A Cochnar obituary. Biddeford Saco (ME) Journal April 28, 1972 - Joseph A Cochnar obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 April 1897

Joseph A. Cochnar was born on 9 April 1897 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.

He was the son of Anton Cochnar and Anna Vancura.

Marriage

15 June 1926

Joseph A. Cochnar married Celia Simpson on 15 June 1926 at Maine.

Death

28 April 1972

Joseph A. Cochnar died on 28 April 1972 at Old Orchard Beach, York, Maine, at age 75 Joseph A Cochnar obituary.

Biddeford Saco (ME) Journal April 28, 1972 - Joseph A Cochnar obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska

Joseph A. Cochnar was listed as a son in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1900 Census at Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

1910

Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska

Joseph A. Cochnar was listed as a son in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.²

Date

Location

Description

1916

City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska

Joseph A. Cochnar lived with Anton Cochnar in 1916 at City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Anton - laborer
Jno (John) - messenger Om Stationary Co
Joseph - laborer.

1917

City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska

Joseph A. Cochnar lived with Anton Cochnar in 1917 at City Directory, living at 1209 Dorcas, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Anton - no occupation listed
Joseph - operator at F P Kirkendall & Co.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1240923.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T624_844; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374857.

Celia Simpson

F, b. 12 August 1900, d. September 1990

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

15 June 1926

As of 15 June 1926,her married name was Cochnar.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 August 1900

Celia Simpson was born on 12 August 1900 at Maine.

Marriage

15 June 1926

She married Joseph A. Cochnar, son of Anton Cochnar and Anna Vancura, on 15 June 1926 at Maine.

Death

September 1990

Celia Simpson died in September 1990 at age 90.

Antonia L. Cochnar

F, b. circa 1894

Father*

Anton Cochnar b. 1861, d. 1918

Mother*

Anna Vancura b. 1861, d. 1912

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Antonia L. Cochnar was also known as Antoinette L.

Name Variation

Antonia L. Cochnar was also known as Tony.

Nickname

Antonia L. Cochnar also went by the name of Tonnie L.

Married Name

August 1912

As of August 1912,her married name was Namestek.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1894

Antonia L. Cochnar was born circa 1894 at Nebraska.

She was the daughter of Anton Cochnar and Anna Vancura.

Marriage

August 1912

Antonia L. Cochnar married Matthew Joe Namestek in August 1912 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska

Antonia L. Cochnar was listed as a daughter in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1900 Census at Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

1910

Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska

Antonia L. Cochnar was listed as a daughter in Anton Cochnar's household on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.²

1920

Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska

Antonia L. Cochnar was listed as wife in Matthew Joe Namestek's household on the 1920 Census at Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska.³

Date

Location

Description

1909

City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska

Antonia L. Cochnar lived with Anton Cochnar in 1909 at City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Anton - laborer
Antoinette - feeder at Eggers-O'Flyng Co.

1910

City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska

Antonia L. Cochnar lived with Anton Cochnar in 1910 at City Directory, living at 1231 S 15th, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Anton - laborer
Antoinette - laborer.

Children of Antonia L. Cochnar and Matthew Joe Namestek

Joseph Namestek b. 11 Dec 1914, d. Jan 1961
Francis Anton Namestek b. 8 May 1916, d. 5 Jan 2000
Marjorie Virginia Namestek b. 23 Sep 1922, d. 28 Apr 2002

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1240923.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T624_844; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374857.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T625_988; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 52.

Mary Cochnar

F, b. circa 1883

Father*

Anton Cochnar b. 1861, d. 1918

Mother*

Anna Vancura b. 1861, d. 1912

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

29 November 1900

As of 29 November 1900,her married name was Svoftek.

Married Name

29 November 1900

As of 29 November 1900,her married name was Swodeck.

Married Name

29 November 1900

As of 29 November 1900,her married name was Svojtek.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1883

Mary Cochnar was born circa 1883 at Austria.

She was the daughter of Anton Cochnar and Anna Vancura.

Marriage

29 November 1900

Mary Cochnar married Joseph J. Svojtek on 29 November 1900 at Douglas, Nebraska, Joseph Svoftek and Mary Cochnar marriage record.

Joseph Svoftek and Mary Cochnar marriage record - 29 Nov 1900 Douglas, NE

Joseph Svoftek and Mary Cochnar - parental consent to marry - 29 Nov 1900 Douglas, NE

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska

Mary Cochnar was listed as wife in Joseph J. Svojtek's household on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Children of Mary Cochnar and Joseph J. Svojtek

Henry Theodore Swodeck b. 25 Feb 1903, d. 3 Mar 1980
George Louis Swodeck b. 6 Jul 1905, d. 5 Oct 1987
Helen L. Svojtek b. c 1908

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T624_844; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1374857.

Joseph J. Svojtek

M, b. circa 1880

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Joseph J. Svojtek was also known as Swodeck.

Name Variation

Joseph J. Svojtek was also known as Svoftek.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1880

Joseph J. Svojtek was born circa 1880 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.

Marriage

29 November 1900

He married Mary Cochnar, daughter of Anton Cochnar and Anna Vancura, on 29 November 1900 at Douglas, Nebraska, Joseph Svoftek and Mary Cochnar marriage record.

Joseph Svoftek and Mary Cochnar marriage record - 29 Nov 1900 Douglas, NE

Joseph Svoftek and Mary Cochnar - parental consent to marry - 29 Nov 1900 Douglas, NE

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska

Joseph J. Svojtek was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Children of Joseph J. Svojtek and Mary Cochnar

Henry Theodore Swodeck b. 25 Feb 1903, d. 3 Mar 1980
George Louis Swodeck b. 6 Jul 1905, d. 5 Oct 1987
Helen L. Svojtek b. c 1908

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T624_844; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1374857.

Matthew Joe Namestek

M, b. 5 December 1886, d. April 1969

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 December 1886

Matthew Joe Namestek was born on 5 December 1886 at Bohemia.

Marriage

August 1912

He married Antonia L. Cochnar, daughter of Anton Cochnar and Anna Vancura, in August 1912 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.

Death

April 1969

Matthew Joe Namestek died in April 1969 at age 82.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska

Matthew Joe Namestek was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Children of Matthew Joe Namestek and Antonia L. Cochnar

Joseph Namestek b. 11 Dec 1914, d. Jan 1961
Francis Anton Namestek b. 8 May 1916, d. 5 Jan 2000
Marjorie Virginia Namestek b. 23 Sep 1922, d. 28 Apr 2002

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T625_988; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 52.

Joseph Namestek

M, b. 11 December 1914, d. January 1961

Father*

Matthew Joe Namestek b. 5 Dec 1886, d. Apr 1969

Mother*

Antonia L. Cochnar b. c 1894

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 December 1914

Joseph Namestek was born on 11 December 1914 at Nebraska.

He was the son of Matthew Joe Namestek and Antonia L. Cochnar.

Death

January 1961

Joseph Namestek died in January 1961 at age 46.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska

Joseph Namestek was listed as a son in Matthew Joe Namestek's household on the 1920 Census at Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T625_988; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 52.

Francis Anton Namestek

M, b. 8 May 1916, d. 5 January 2000

Father*

Matthew Joe Namestek b. 5 Dec 1886, d. Apr 1969

Mother*

Antonia L. Cochnar b. c 1894

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 May 1916

Francis Anton Namestek was born on 8 May 1916 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.

He was the son of Matthew Joe Namestek and Antonia L. Cochnar.

Death

5 January 2000

Francis Anton Namestek died on 5 January 2000 at age 83.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska

Francis Anton Namestek was listed as a son in Matthew Joe Namestek's household on the 1920 Census at Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Omaha Ward 5, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T625_988; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 52.

Anna Musil

F, b. 1 September 1902, d. 1962

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

21 May 1929

As of 21 May 1929,her married name was Cochnar.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 September 1902

Anna Musil was born on 1 September 1902 at Nebraska.

Marriage

21 May 1929

She married James Joseph Cochnar, son of Anton Cochnar and Anna Vancura, on 21 May 1929.

Death

1962

Anna Musil died in 1962.

Date

Location

Description

June 1941

Nebraska

In June 1941 at Nebraska attended first mass of Rev Father Albert Krejci.

Child of Anna Musil and James Joseph Cochnar

James Frank Cochnar b. 21 Feb 1932, d. 19 Jul 2012

James Frank Cochnar

M, b. 21 February 1932, d. 19 July 2012

Father*

James Joseph Cochnar b. 23 Feb 1902, d. 13 Jul 1984

Mother*

Anna Musil b. 1 Sep 1902, d. 1962

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 February 1932

James Frank Cochnar was born on 21 February 1932 at Dodge, Nebraska.

He was the son of James Joseph Cochnar and Anna Musil.

Marriage

18 August 1956

James Frank Cochnar married Anna Mae Carkoski on 18 August 1956 at Nebraska.

Death

19 July 2012

James Frank Cochnar died on 19 July 2012 at Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, at age 80 James Frank Cochnar, 80, of Grand Island died surrounded by his family, Thursday, July 19, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island, with the Rev. Joseph celebrating.

Mr. Cochnar was born Feb. 21, 1932, in Dodge to James Joseph and Anna (Musil) Cochnar. He was raised in Dodge, attending school there until the family moved to Grand Island where he graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in 1950. After graduation he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad until enlisting in the military. He served in the Navy from 1951-1955 on board the USS Iowa during the Korean War as a damage controlman second class. He married Anna Mae Carkoski on Aug. 18, 1956, in Loup City. The couple made their home in Grand Island raising 8 children. James again worked for Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement on April 19, 1992.

His hobbies included word search puzzles, fishing, collecting John Wayne items, cooking-especially ribs and horseshoe cookies, family vacations, and building things. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Eagles, Veterans of the USS Iowa, and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

James is survived by his wife, Anna Mae; sons, James M. Cochnar of Des Moines, Iowa, John (Angela) Cochnar of Grand Island, Joseph (Cathy) Cochnar of Grand Island, Jerome (special friend, Deb) Cochnar of Grand Island; daughters, Kathy Cochnar of Grand Island, Connie Cochnar of Grand Island, Annie (Alan) Kahle of Grand Island, Cindy (special friend, John) Cochnar of Grand Island; grandchildren, Chris (Andrea) Cochnar, Kayla (Rylan) Little, Joey Cochnar, Richard Cochnar, Stephanie (Heath) Cutler, John Kahle, Savannah Kahle; great-granddaughter, Kristen Cochnar; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Ann (Robert) Pape of Grand Island, Mary Carkoski of Loup City; many nephews and nieces, and special family friend, Dave Willard.

James was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law, and brother-in-law, Jerome Carkoski.

Burial

after 19 July 2012

He was buried after 19 July 2012 at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska.

Anna Mae Carkoski

F, b. 17 March 1934, d. 16 August 2014

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

18 August 1956

As of 18 August 1956,her married name was Cochnar.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 March 1934

Anna Mae Carkoski was born on 17 March 1934 at Arcadia, Valley, Nebraska.

Marriage

18 August 1956

She married James Frank Cochnar, son of James Joseph Cochnar and Anna Musil, on 18 August 1956 at Nebraska.

Death

16 August 2014

Anna Mae Carkoski died on 16 August 2014 at Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, at age 80.

Henry Theodore Swodeck

M, b. 25 February 1903, d. 3 March 1980

Father*

Joseph J. Svojtek b. c 1880

Mother*

Mary Cochnar b. c 1883

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Henry Theodore Swodeck was also known as Svojtek.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 February 1903

Henry Theodore Swodeck was born on 25 February 1903 at Nebraska.

He was the son of Joseph J. Svojtek and Mary Cochnar.

Death

3 March 1980

Henry Theodore Swodeck died on 3 March 1980 at Los Angeles, California, at age 77.

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska

Henry Theodore Swodeck was listed as a son in Joseph J. Svojtek's household on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T624_844; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1374857.

George Louis Swodeck

M, b. 6 July 1905, d. 5 October 1987

Father*

Joseph J. Svojtek b. c 1880

Mother*

Mary Cochnar b. c 1883

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

George Louis Swodeck was also known as Svojtek.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 July 1905

George Louis Swodeck was born on 6 July 1905 at Nebraska.

He was the son of Joseph J. Svojtek and Mary Cochnar.

Marriage

29 September 1923

George Louis Swodeck married Lillian Hutfles on 29 September 1923 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa.

Death

5 October 1987

George Louis Swodeck died on 5 October 1987 at age 82.

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska

George Louis Swodeck was listed as a son in Joseph J. Svojtek's household on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T624_844; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1374857.

Helen L. Svojtek

F, b. circa 1908

Father*

Joseph J. Svojtek b. c 1880

Mother*

Mary Cochnar b. c 1883

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1908

Helen L. Svojtek was born circa 1908 at Nebraska.

She was the daughter of Joseph J. Svojtek and Mary Cochnar.

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska

Helen L. Svojtek was listed as a daughter in Joseph J. Svojtek's household on the 1910 Census at Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Omaha Ward 10, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T624_844; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1374857.

Lillian Hutfles

F, b. circa 1908

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

29 September 1923

As of 29 September 1923,her married name was Swodeck.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1908

Lillian Hutfles was born circa 1908 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.

Marriage

29 September 1923

She married George Louis Swodeck, son of Joseph J. Svojtek and Mary Cochnar, on 29 September 1923 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa.

Kent Alan Baker

M, b. 24 April 1948, d. 7 April 1993

Father*

Richard Fielding Baker b. 22 Jan 1916, d. 4 Jul 1990

Mother*

Mildred Alvina Krejci b. 5 Apr 1918, d. 15 Jan 2006

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 April 1948

Kent Alan Baker was born on 24 April 1948 at Douglas, Nebraska.

He was the son of Richard Fielding Baker and Mildred Alvina Krejci.

Death

7 April 1993

Kent Alan Baker died on 7 April 1993 at age 44 also reported as 09 Apr 1993.

Burial

after 7 April 1993

He was buried after 7 April 1993 at Calvary Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.

Emil Bussewitz

M, b. 3 April 1883

Charts: Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Emil Bussewitz married Emma Retzlaff, daughter of Johann Retzlaff and Marie Hennings.

Birth

3 April 1883

Emil Bussewitz was born on 3 April 1883 at Dodge, Wisconsin.

Children of Emil Bussewitz and Emma Retzlaff

Laura M. Bussewitz b. c 1910
Dora J. Bussewitz b. c 1910
Hulda Emma Bussewitz b. 1 Dec 1913, d. 2 Jan 1997
Alfred Emil Bussewitz b. 1 Jun 1916, d. 7 Feb 1989

Herbert John Rolf

M, b. April 1894, d. 9 June 1961

Father*

Adoph Rolf b. Feb 1854, d. 1901

Mother*

Elise Bernhardine Heckerman b. 4 Nov 1832, d. 6 Dec 1911

Charts: Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

April 1894

Herbert John Rolf was born in April 1894 at Minnesota.

He was the son of Adoph Rolf and Elise Bernhardine Heckerman.

Marriage

14 June 1916

Herbert John Rolf married Martha C. Retzlaff, daughter of Johann Retzlaff and Marie Hennings, on 14 June 1916 at Barron, Wisconsin.

Death

9 June 1961

Herbert John Rolf died on 9 June 1961 at Wisconsin at age 67.

Children of Herbert John Rolf and Martha C. Retzlaff

Helen Emma Louisa Rolf b. 23 Apr 1918, d. 20 Sep 2011
Lawrence Melvin Rolf b. 19 Aug 1922, d. 6 Dec 2003

Albert Bussewitz

M, b. 1899, d. 1956

Charts: Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1899

Albert Bussewitz was born in 1899.

Marriage

14 October 1920

He married Louise Marie Retzlaff, daughter of Johann Retzlaff and Marie Hennings, on 14 October 1920 at Barron, Wisconsin.

Death

1956

Albert Bussewitz died in 1956.

Children of Albert Bussewitz and Louise Marie Retzlaff

Muriel Marie Julia Bussewitz b. 22 Oct 1922, d. 7 Jun 2007
Harley Albert Bussewitz b. 9 Aug 1925, d. 6 Apr 2008
Donald Wallace Bussewitz b. 5 Nov 1934, d. 3 Mar 1997