Gregory Allen Kotecki

Notes:

Died:
from: http://www.lenmarkfh.com/obituaries/Greg-A-Kotecki/#!/Obituary

Gregory A. “Pruitt” Kotecki, 56, of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Greg was born on August 26, 1960, in Stanley, to Frank and Stephanie (Szczech) Kotecki. He grew up in Altoona and attended school at St. Mary’s, St. Patrick’s, and graduated with the Class of 1978, from Regis High School. On May 23, 1981, Greg married his high school sweetheart, Jami Bridges. Together they lived in Eau Claire for most of their married life and he was employed at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery for over forty years.

Greg enjoyed the outdoors and hunting, was a passionate fisherman, and was Lake Altoona’s unofficial fishing guide. He was also a life-long Brewers and Packers fan, and loved the challenge of a tough jigsaw puzzle. He always had an answer for questions from car repair, to food safety, to home improvement. He will be remembered for his work ethic, fish fries, boundless generosity, and late night sweet tooth. The next time you hit the water, cast your line in his honor.

The family would like to thank the doctors and the nursing staff who cared for Greg so compassionately at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital.

Greg is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jami; three children, Andrew (Kimberly) Kotecki, Nicholas (Teresa Kasper) Kotecki and Megan (Ty) Fadness; four grandsons, Liam Kotecki and his brother on the way, and J.J. and Crosby Fadness; parents, Frank and Stephanie Kotecki; two brothers, Don (Roberta) Kotecki and Brian (Tracy) Kotecki; nieces, nephews, other relatives, his Perkins family and countless friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Vernie Kotecki; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Bernice Szczech; and parents-in-law, Peter and Beverly Bridges.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 814 First Ave. in Eau Claire.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2017, at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 3220 Monroe St. in Eau Claire with Father Paul Hoffman officiating. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the Mass on Monday at the church. Entombment will be in the Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery in Eau Claire.

Family/Spouse: Jami Bridges. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Andrew Kotecki
2. Nicholas Kotecki
3. Megan Kotecki

Frank married Stephanie Virginia Szczech Stephanie (daughter of Joseph John Szczech and Bernice Veronica Symbal) was born on 6 May 1939 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA; died on 5 Jul 2020 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
https://chippewavalleycremation.com/obituaries/1723-Kotecki-Stephanie-V

Stephanie V. Kotecki
July 5, 2020

Stephanie V. Kotecki, 81, of Eau Claire, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

She was born May 6, 1939 in Stanley, WI to Joseph and Bernice (Symbol) Szczech. She is a 1957 graduate of Thorp High School. She married her best friend Frank Kotecki on August 22, 1959 in Thorp. Frank survives.

Stephanie is further survived by two sons, Don (Roberta) of Chippewa Falls, Brian (Tracy) of Oak Creek; Daughter in Law, Jami of Eau Claire; ten wonderful grandchildren, Andrew (Kimberly), Nicholas (Theresa), Megan (Ty) Fadness, Danielle (Chad), Dylan (Payton), Dayna (Jake), Sydny (Trevor), Cole (Lucy), Kyle and Zac; five great grandchildren, Liam and Markus Kotecki, JJ, Crosby and Baylor Fadness; three step grandchildren, Nick (Suellen), Jenna (Johnny), Jake Jenneman; three sisters, Joanne (George) Konieczny, Carol (John) Szymanski and Mary Boh; sister in law Mona Szczech and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, son Gregory, brothers Frank and Joseph, brother in law Bill Boh.

Stephanie worked for Reserve Life Insurance in Eau Claire and in 1979 went to work for the State of Wisconsin in the Unemployment Compensation Division. She retired from there in 1998.

She enjoyed sewing, crafting, baking and decorating wedding cakes, camping, polka dancing, gardening, fishing, cooking, canning, traveling and spending time down south.

She was proud of her sons and the work ethic she instilled in them all.

Stephanie was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Eau Claire.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday July 13, 2020 at Chippewa Valley Cremation Services – Celebration of Life Center, 1717 Devney Drive, Altoona (behind Charter Spectrum.) Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Private inurnment will take place at Calvary Cemetery at a later date. The service will be live streamed on the Chippewa Valley Cremation Services Facebook Page.

Memorial donations in honor of Stephanie can be given to a charity or organization of the donor’s choice.

Chippewa Valley Cremation Services – Celebration of Life Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.chippewavalleycremation.com

Visitation
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Temperature checks will be taken at the door and masks are preferred but optional for those in attendance.

Service
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday July 13, 2020 at Chippewa Valley Cremation Services – Celebration of Life Center, 1717 Devney Drive, Altoona (behind Charter Spectrum.)

Florist Information
Brent Douglas Flowers - 715-831-0997, All floral arrangements must be delievered by 8:30 AM, Monday July 13, 2020.

Other Events:

• _FA1: Social Security #: 395-36-6056
• _FA2: Issued in: Wisconsin
• _FA3: Residence code: Wisconsin
• _FA4: Last residence ZIP: 54771

Notes:

[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 6, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.139178.10]

Individual: Kotecki, Frank
Social Security #: 395-36-6056
Issued in: Wisconsin

Birth date: Aug 10, 1900
Death date: Jan 1966


Residence code: Wisconsin

ZIP Code of last known residence: 54771
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

Thorp, Wisconsin

Frank married Veronica Przybylski on 22 Jun 1926 in St Hedwigs Church, Thorp, WI. Veronica (daughter of Valentine Przybylski and Josephine Klezewski (? or Slezewski)) was born on 27 Jan 1909 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA; died on 12 Apr 1985 in Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA; was buried on 15 Apr 1985 in St. Mary PNCC, Lublin, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• _FA1: Social Security #: 392-50-9850
• _FA2: Issued in: Wisconsin
• _FA3: Residence code: Wisconsin
• _FA4: Last residence ZIP: 54771
• Name: Veronica Przybylski
• Birth: 27 Jan 1909, Wisconsin

Notes:

[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 6, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.139178.152]

Individual: Kotecki, Vernie
Social Security #: 392-50-9850
Issued in: Wisconsin

Birth date: Jan 27, 1909
Death date: Apr 1985


Residence code: Wisconsin

ZIP Code of last known residence: 54771
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

Thorp, Wisconsin

Notes:

---------Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 07/01/1926

--------- Przybylski, Vernie (22 JUN 1926)

Miss Vernie Przybylski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Przybylski, of the town of Withee, Clark County, Wis., and Mr. Frank Kotecki, also of the town of Withee, were happily united in marriage on Tuesday morning, June 22, 1926, at St. Hedwig's Church, Father F. A. Kulig officiating. A reception at the home of the bride's parents followed the ceremony at the church. The numerous guests present joined heartily in expressing congratulations and best wishes to the newly wedded couple, in which "The Courier" joins.

Other Events:

• _FA1: Social Security #: 398-36-2666
• _FA2: Issued in: Wisconsin
• _FA3: Residence code: Wisconsin
• _FA4: Last residence ZIP: 54768
• Social Security Number: 392-50-8675 according to his army records
• _MILI: 18 May 1969, Military, Army; enlistment date = 18 May 1969 discharge date - 27 Dec 1971 Served in Vietname
• Burial: 2-13-1985, St. Mary Czestochowa Catholic Church, Stanley, WI, USA

Notes:

[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Aug 22, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.94871.149]

Individual: Szczech, Joseph
Social Security #: 398-36-2666
Issued in: Wisconsin

Birth date: Jan 17, 1904
Death date: Feb 1985


Residence code: Wisconsin

ZIP Code of last known residence: 54768
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

Stanley, Wisconsin


[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Aug 22, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.94871.156]

Individual: Szczech, Joseph
Social Security #: 392-50-8675
Issued in: Wisconsin

Birth date: Apr 1, 1946
Death date: Apr 1, 1996


[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Aug 23, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.94871.149]

Individual: Szczech, Joseph
Social Security #: 398-36-2666
Issued in: Wisconsin

Birth date: Jan 17, 1904
Death date: Feb 1985


Residence code: Wisconsin

ZIP Code of last known residence: 54768
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

Stanley, Wisconsin

Obit: Szczech, Joseph J. (1904-1985)
Poster: Leon G. Konieczny
Email: leon@leonkonieczny.com


Joseph J. Szczech

January 17, 1904 – February 10, 1985

Joseph J. Szczech, 81, of Route 3, Stanley, Township of Thorp, died unexpectedly Sunday evening at Victory Memorial Hospital, Stanley.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Czestochowa Catholic Church, rural Stanley, and burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. John Pinion will officiate.

Visitation will be from 3-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Plombon Funeral Home, Stanley. A parish rosary will be at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Joseph John Szczech was born Jan. 17, 1904 at Scranton, Pa., a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis (Victoria Sopiarz) Szczech, and moved to the Stanley area in 1910. He married Bernice Symbal June 11, 1929 at St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church, Thorp. He farmed in the Junction and Thorp areas, retiring in 1968.

Surviving are his wife; two sons, Francis of Stanley and Joseph of Maple Grove, Minn.; four daughters, Mrs. George (Joanne) Konieczny, Mrs. John (Carol) Szymanski, Mrs. William (Mary) Boh, all of Marshfield, and Mrs. Frank (Stephanie) Kotecki of Eau Claire; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, John and George, both of Stanley; and one sister, Mrs. Alex (Julia) Gutowski of Stanley.

--source: Marshfield News-Herald

Joseph married Bernice Veronica Symbal on 11 Jun 1929 in Stanley, Wisconsin, USA. Bernice (daughter of Alexander Peter Symbal and Katarzyna Kucharska) was born on 25 Dec 1908 in Stanley, WI; died on 5 Oct 1986 in Stanley, WI; was buried in St Mary Czestochowa, Stanley, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• _FA1: Social Security #: 390-70-0119
• _FA2: Issued in: Wisconsin
• _FA3: Residence code: Wisconsin
• _FA4: Last residence ZIP: 54768

Notes:

[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Aug 22, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.94871.80]

Individual: Szczech, Bernice
Social Security #: 390-70-0119
Issued in: Wisconsin

Birth date: Dec 25, 1908
Death date: Oct 1986


Residence code: Wisconsin

ZIP Code of last known residence: 54768
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

Stanley, Wisconsin

Lawrence married Anastazyna Kaminska on 12 Oct 1885 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Anastazyna (daughter of Frank Kaminski and Veronica Szymkiewicz) was born on 6 May 1867 in Poland; died on 22 Nov 1929 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Chippewa Falls, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

---------Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 11/28/1929

--------- Kotecki, Anastazya (1 SEP 1866 - 22 NOV 1929)

Mrs. Anastazya Kotecki, wife of Mr. Lawrence Kotecki, for many years a resident of the town of Withee, Clark County, Wis., died at St. Joseph's Hospital at Chippewa Falls on Friday, Nov. 22, 1929. Deceased was born in Poland on Sept. 1, 1866 and had reached the age of 63 years, 2 months and 21 days. Tumor of the liver caused her ailment which resulted in her death. She leaves to mourn, her husband, Lawrence Kotecki, three sons, Anton Frank and Harry, and three daughters, Mrs. M. Krakowiecki of Gilman, Celia and Christina at home and one sister, Mrs. Adam Kulik. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at St. Hedwig's Church, Father F. A. Kulig officiating, and burial taking place in the Parish Cemetery.

Valentine married Josephine Klezewski (? or Slezewski). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Also Known As: House Name = Malancorz
• Immigration: POL>Scranton, PA>Stanley, WI, USA
• Comment 1: 1910, Moved to Stanley, WI

Notes:

Sandy Miarecki genealogy says
Franciscus Szczech B 1 Mar 1874 (Krauszow house 30), ?wed Victoria Sopiarz 1898 (?Pennsylvania), then moved to Thorp WI (from Rose in Fox Lake) // see FSVS for possible Victoria?

Franciszek married Wiktoria Sopiarz on 25 Jan 1897 in Scranton, PA. Wiktoria (daughter of Jan Sopiarz and Katarzyna Glab Gląb) was born on 12 Jun 1875 in Ludzmierz, Poland; died on 13 May 1945 in Owen Health Center, Owen, WI; was buried in St Mary Czestochowa, Stanley, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 12 Jun 1875
• Immigration: 15 Dec 1897, New York, NY; arrived from Bremen

Notes:

Birth:
Sponsors
Jan Glab (Głąb)
Jozefa Antonia Kulach (Kułach)

Baptism:
Sponsors:
Jan Glab (Głąb)
Josefa Antonia Kulach (Kułach)

Other Events:

• _FA1: Social Security #: 395-36-3244
• _FA2: Issued in: Wisconsin
• _FA3: Residence code: Wisconsin
• _FA4: Last residence ZIP: 54768
• Also Known As: Alex Symbal
• Individual Note: Spelling may be Cymbal or Symbal
• Occupation: 18 years, worked at Northwest Lumber co, Stanley, walking 7 miles each way to/from work daily
• Immigration: 1903

Notes:

[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Aug 23, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.94780.97]

Individual: Symbol, Alex
Social Security #: 395-36-3244
Issued in: Wisconsin

Birth date: Jul 16, 1884
Death date: Jan 1969


Residence code: Wisconsin

ZIP Code of last known residence: 54768
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

Stanley, Wisconsin



Original surname is Cymbał

Birth:
Born in Faszczówka, then Galicia, later Poland, now Faschivka, Ukraine

Alexander married Katarzyna Kucharska on 6 Jan 1908 (Religious) in St Hedwigs Church, Thorp, WI. Katarzyna (daughter of Joseph Kucharsky and Maria Zabolotna) was born on 6 Jan 1886 in Fashchivka, Ukraine; was christened on 9 Jan 1886 in Gr-Cath, Faszczowka or Luka Mala, Galicia, Poland; died on 24 Feb 1971 in Stanley, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Nationality: Ruthenian
• Baptism: 09 Jan 1886, Ukrainian Church, Luka Mala, Galacia, Austria
• Immigration: 11 Oct 1907, came to US; Arrived NY on the Astoria, from Glasgow.

Notes:

Birth:
born in Faszczówka, then Galicia (Austria), later Poland, now Faschivka, Ukraine

Nationality:
Since she and her brother were both baptized in the Greek Catholic Church in Luka Mala, she was Ruthenian. Also listed as Ruthenian on her Ellis Island immigration record and confirmed as Ukrainian by a friend, Katherine Peleschak Piwoni.

Baptism:
Godparents, Zacharias Fedyshyn and Anastasia Okonska
Delivered: Melania Hrycaj

http://dvasela.at.ua/photo/27-0-1712-3