Konieczny Szczech Family History

Andrew Kotecki



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Andrew Kotecki

    Family/Spouse: Kimberley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Liam Kotecki
    2. Markus Kotecki

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gregory Allen Kotecki was born on 26 Aug 1960 (son of Frank Kotecki and Stephanie Virginia Szczech); died on 31 May 2017.

    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.

    Gregory married Jami Bridges. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Jami Bridges (daughter of Peter Bridges and Beverly Bennett).
    Children:
    1. 1. Andrew Kotecki
    2. Nicholas Kotecki
    3. Megan Kotecki


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Frank 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]


  2. 5.  Stephanie Virginia SzczechStephanie Virginia Szczech was born on 6 May 1939 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA (daughter of Joseph John Szczech and Bernice Veronica Symbal); died on 5 Jul 2020 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA.

    Notes:

    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.

    Children:
    1. 2. Gregory Allen Kotecki was born on 26 Aug 1960; died on 31 May 2017.
    2. Donald Frank Kotecki
    3. Brian Joseph Kotecki

  3. 6.  Peter Bridges was born on 19 Mar 1929 in Shawtown; died on 28 Apr 2012 in Dove Health Care and Rehabilitation.

    Notes:

    From the Eau Claire Leader Telegram


    Peter L. Bridges, 83, of Eau Claire, crossed over on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Dove Health Care and Rehabilitation under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice, with his family by his side.

    He was born in Shawtown on March 19, 1929, to Benjamin and Ella (Yort) Bridges. He graduated from St. Patrick's High School with the class of 1948. Peter married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Bennett, on October 21, 1950, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Eau Claire. They enjoyed many years of dancing together.

    Pete worked for 42 years at Sterling Pulp and Paper Company. He and Bev raised their family in Altoona, where they lived for 32 years. After retiring in 1991, Pete and Bev moved to Silver Lake in Trego, WI, where he enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. Due to health issues, after 11 years on the lake, Pete and Bev returned to the Eau Claire area.

    Pete was very active in St. Mary's Parish in Altoona, and also was a trustee at St. Mary's Parish of Minong. He was also an active leader of the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 99 of Altoona, where he achieved the Order of the Arrow.

    Pete is survived by his wife of 62 years, Beverly; children, Randy Bridges of Altoona, Vicki (Barry) Rice of Colfax, Mark (Nancy) Bridges of Eau Claire, Jami (Greg) Kotecki of Eau Claire; eight grandchildren, Angela (Mike) Kalina, Christopher, Kaycee, Kaitlin and Amanda Bridges and Andy (Kim), Nick and Megan Kotecki; two great-grandchildren, Liam Kotecki and Emma Kalina; two sisters, Rita and Beattie; two brothers, Ben (Ruth) and Jerry (Jean); sister-in-law, Eileen, and also by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

    He was preceded in death by his infant great-grandson, Wyatt; parents; six siblings, Louise, Catherine, Patricia, Marion, Beverly and Tom.

    Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 3220 Monroe St., in Eau Claire with Deacon Robert Chittendon officiating. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Resurrection Mausoleum, in Eau Claire. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, at the church on Wednesday.

    The family would like to thank the staff at Dove South and St. Joseph's Hospice for their loving care.

    Memorials may be directed to St. Olaf's Catholic Church.

    Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services is serving his family.

    Peter married Beverly Bennett on 21 Oct 1950 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Eau Claire, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Beverly Bennett
    Children:
    1. Randy Bridges
    2. Vicki Bridges
    3. Mark Bridges
    4. 3. Jami Bridges


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Frank Kotecki was born on 10 Aug 1900 in Wisconsin (son of Lawrence Kotecki and Anastazyna Kaminska); died on 26 Jan 1966 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA.

    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]


  2. 9.  Veronica Przybylski was born on 27 Jan 1909 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA (daughter of Valentine Przybylski and Josephine Klezewski (? or Slezewski)); 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.

    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.

    Children:
    1. Edward Kotecki was born on 12 Mar 1927 in Thorp, Wisconsin; died on 23 Mar 2002 in Oakwood Villa nursing home, Altoona, WI; was buried on 27 Mar 2002.
    2. Clarence Kotecki was born on 23 Sep 1929 in Thorp, Wisconsin; died on 28 Dec 2004 in St. Joseph's Hospital emergency room, Marshfield, WI.
    3. Josephine Clara Kotecki was born on 22 Nov 1932 in rural Thorp, Wisconsin, USA; died on 3 Apr 2023 in Our House Senior Living, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in East Thorp Cemetery.
    4. 4. Frank Kotecki

  3. 10.  Joseph John Szczech was born on 17 Jan 1904 in Scranton, PA (son of Franciszek Joseph Szczech and Wiktoria Sopiarz); died on 10 Feb 1985 in Stanley, WI; was buried in St Mary Czestochowa, Stanley, WI.

    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]


  4. 11.  Bernice Veronica Symbal was born on 25 Dec 1908 in Stanley, WI (daughter of Alexander Peter Symbal and Katarzyna Kucharska); died on 5 Oct 1986 in Stanley, WI; was buried in St Mary Czestochowa, Stanley, WI.

    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

    Children:
    1. Joanne Kathryn Szczech was born on 5 May 1930 in Stanley, Wisconsin, USA; died on 3 Oct 2022 in Marshfield Medical Center Hospital, Marshfield, Wisconsin, USA; was cremated on 18 Oct 2022 in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield, Wisconsin, USA.
    2. Francis Joseph Szczech was born on 4 Sep 1933 in Stanley, WI; died on 11 Feb 2002 in Stanley, WI; was buried on 13 Feb 2002 in St Mary Czestochowa, Stanley, WI.
    3. Caroline Victoria Szczech
    4. 5. Stephanie Virginia Szczech was born on 6 May 1939 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA; died on 5 Jul 2020 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA.
    5. Mary Ann Szczech
    6. Joseph Leon Szczech was born on 1 Apr 1946; died on 1 Apr 1996 in Minnesota.