Konieczny Szczech Family History
Josephine Rzetelny
1897 - 1988 (90 years)1. Josephine Rzetelny was born on 23 Dec 1897 in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, USA; was christened on 2 Jan 1898 in St Andrew the Apostle Church, Calumet City, IL; died on 7 Jul 1988 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
- _FA1: Social Security #: 390-40-7420
- _FA2: Issued in: 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: Aug 23, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.138657.121]
Individual: Konieczny, Josephine
Social Security #: 390-40-7420
Issued in: Wisconsin
Birth date: Dec 23, 1897
Death date: Jul 7, 1988
ZIP Code of last known residence: 54771
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Thorp, Wisconsin
1920 Census says Josephine born in IL.
http://www.wiclarkcountyhistory.org/cemeteries/withee/NewStHedwig/Census_J.htm
Christened:
godparents Wojciech Zagórski (wife is Maria Derenda) and Józefa Nogacka
Josephine married Joseph Konieczny in 1 Sep1919 in St. Hedwig's Catholic Church, Thorp, Wisconsin, USA. Joseph (son of George (Wojciech) Frank Konieczny and Mary Martha Niklewicz) was born on 17 Feb 1892 in St. Paul, Minnesota; was christened on 21 Feb 1892 in St. Adalbert, St. Paul, MN; died on 10 Dec 1977 in Stanley, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Roy Theodore Konieczny was born on 14 May 1920 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA; died on 4 Sep 1997 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA.
- 3. Victor Bernard Konieczny was born on 27 Nov 1921 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA; died on 23 Nov 2010 in Chicago , Cook, Illinois.
- 4. Malin George Konieczny was born on 21 May 1925 in Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 8 Apr 2015 in Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center, Owen, WI USA; was buried on 25 Apr 2015 in New St. Hedwig Cemetery, Thorp, WI USA.
- 5. Klements Konieczny was born in 1928; died in 1928; was buried in 1928 in Old St. Hedwig's Cemetery, Thorp, WI.
- 6. Leona Konieczny was born on 19 Nov 1929 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA; died on 20 Dec 2008 in Naperville, Du Page, Illinois, USA; was buried on 23 Dec 2008 in St. Celestine Catholic Church.
- 7. Sylvester Joseph Konieczny was born on 9 Jul 1933 in Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 11 Oct 2013 in Island Lake, McHenry, Illinois, USA.
Generation: 2
2. Roy Theodore Konieczny (1.Josephine1) was born on 14 May 1920 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA; died on 4 Sep 1997 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
- _FA1: Social Security #: 394-26-3939
- _FA2: Issued in: Wisconsin
- _FA4: Last residence ZIP: 54771
- Comment 1: lived in Chicago, USA
Notes:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Aug 23, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.138658.27]
Individual: Konieczny, Roy
Social Security #: 394-26-3939
Issued in: Wisconsin
Birth date: May 14, 1920
Death date: Sep 4, 1997
ZIP Code of last known residence: 54771
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Thorp, Wisconsin
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 6, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.138658.27]
Individual: Konieczny, Roy
Social Security #: 394-26-3939
Issued in: Wisconsin
Birth date: May 14, 1920
Death date: Sep 4, 1997
ZIP Code of last known residence: 54771
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Thorp, Wisconsin
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from http://www.usgennet.org/usa/wi/county/clark/webbbs/records/index.cgi?read=22071:
Greenwood Gleaner, August 27, 1942
The following is a list of names of accepted men from the August contingent of Selectees:
....
S1343 Roy T. Konieczny, R. 1, Thorp
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Of the men listed above, 53 who are Reservists will leave Loyal on August 28, 1942 on a chartered bus. These men will leave at 8:00 A. M. for Fort Sheridan. Irvin Thoma of Neillsville was appointed leader of this group. On the 29th of August, two men of the above list who had been held over at the Induction Station, will leave Loyal by rail.
3. Victor Bernard Konieczny (1.Josephine1) was born on 27 Nov 1921 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA; died on 23 Nov 2010 in Chicago , Cook, Illinois. Notes:
Obituary from http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=victor-konieczny&pid=146814478
Victor Konieczny, age 88, beloved husband of the late Clara, nee Burzynski; loving dad of Dennis (Jo Ann), Kathy ( the late Mel) McGuiggan, Janice (Pat) Wagner, Kenny, Donny (Arlene) and the late Elaine; cherished grandpa of Dennis, Mel, Vickie, Traci, Joe, Jaimie, Kevin, and Abby; proud great-grandpa of Connor and Leily; brother of Malin (the late Lillian), Sylvester (Alice), and the late Roy (the late Jean), the late Leona (the late Ted) Wojtas; uncle to many nieces and nephews; dear friend of Gene Rodgers. He will be missed by many neighbors. Proud WW II Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society or Masses said in his memory would be appreciated. Visitation Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers 9 a.m. Saturday at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (at the circle), Elmwood Park. Procession to St. Robert Bellarmine for 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. For info www.elmsfh.com
Name:
---Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., WI.) December 8, 2010
---Konieczny, Victor () With flag
Victor Konieczny, age 88, formerly of Thorp, passed away at his residence in Chicago. He was the beloved husband of the late Clara, nee Burzynski; loving dad of Dennis (Jo Ann), Kathy (the late Mel) McGuiggan, Janice (Pat) Wagner, Kenny, Donny (Arlene) and the late Elaine; cherished grandpa of Dennis, Mel, Vickie, Traci, Joe, Jaimie, Kevin, and Abby; proud great-grandpa of Connor and Leily; brother of Malin (the late Lillian), Sylvester (Alice), and the late Roy (the late Jean), the late Leona (the late Ted) Wojtas; uncle to many nieces and nephews; dear friend of Gene Rodgers. He will be missed by many neighbors. Victor was a proud WWII Army Veteran.Victor married Clara Lucy Burzynski on 31 Aug 1946. Clara (daughter of John Burzynski and Anna Kowalski) was born on 13 Dec 1923 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA; died on 12 Oct 1987 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Dennis Konieczny
- 9. Kenny Konieczny was born in 17 Jan.
- 10. Donald Konieczny
- 11. Elaine Konieczny was born on 14 Oct 1953 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 13 Mar 1954 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
- 12. Kathleen Clara Konieczny
- 13. Janice Konieczny
4. Malin George Konieczny (1.Josephine1) was born on 21 May 1925 in Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 8 Apr 2015 in Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center, Owen, WI USA; was buried on 25 Apr 2015 in New St. Hedwig Cemetery, Thorp, WI USA. Other Events:
- Occupation: Farmed In Thorp, WI
- _MILI: 1951-52, Korean War; Staff Sgt., 38 INfantry, 2nd Division, Army
Notes:
---------Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 09/04/2002
--------- Konieczny, Malin G. (Bio - AUG 1952)
50 years ago - Sgt. Malin G. KONIECZNY, son of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Konieczny of Thorp returned to his home here last week. He was in Korea for 12 months. After his discharge he plans to stay home for a time.
Died:
Obituary: http://www.cuddiefh.com/obituaries/view_details.php?oid=746
Malin G. Konieczny
May 21, 1925 - April 8, 2015
Visitation:
Saturday, April 25th, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:00am
St. Bernard - St. Hedwig's Catholic Church
111 North Church Street
Thorp, WI 54771
Services:
Saturday, April 25th, 2015 - 10:00am
St. Bernard - St. Hedwig's Catholic Church
111 North Church Street
Thorp, WI 54771
Full Obituary
MALIN G. KONIECZNY, age 89, of Thorp, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center in Owen, WI. A Mass in celebration of Malin's life will be held at 10am on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig's Catholic Church, in Thorp. Rev. Janusz Kowalski will officiate and burial will follow in New St. Hedwig's Catholic Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Thorp American Legion. Visitation will be held at the church, on Saturday, from 8:30am until time of service.
Malin George Konieczny was born on May 21, 1925, in Thorp, WI, to Joe and Josephine (Rzetelney) Konieczny. He was raised on the family farm and received his education at Pineland School. Malin moved to Chicago in the late 1940’s, and it was there that he met the love of his life, Lillian Burzinski. Malin served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1952. He was an Army Staff Sergeant in the 38 Infantry, 2nd Division. Upon his return from the service, he was united in marriage to Lillian Burzinski on June 22, 1953 in Thorp, WI. In 1957, they moved back to Thorp and purchased the family farm. While farming, Malin also worked for the Town of Withee as a truck driver and grader operator. He retired from farming in 1978 and worked at Teledyne in Owen, until his retirement in 1990.
Malin loved polka music. To honor his request, a polka band will play in the afternoon at the American Legion Hall. Besides polka music, Malin was an avid newspaper reader of current events, gardener, and weather watcher. He also was a member of the Thorp American Legion and Knights of Columbus. Malin loved to travel and recently spent time in Florida, Michigan and attended many polka festivals.
He will be dearly missed by his six children: Karen (Nile) Schaefer of Woodbury MN, Nancy (Daniel) Tolzmann of Owen, Susan (John) Kiraly of Stanley, Ronald (Sheila) Konieczny of Tomah, Gary (Naomi) Konieczny of Abbotsford, Duane (Rita) Konieczny of West St. Paul, MN; 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends..
Malin was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lillian, on June 4, 2010; his parents; four brothers: Klements, Roy, Victor and Sylvester Konieczny; one sister: Leona ; and one grandson: Matthew Konieczny.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given in Malin's name.Malin married Lillian Burzynski on 23 Jun 1953 (Religious) in Thorp, WI. Lillian (daughter of George Burzynski and Josephine Borowicz) was born on 21 Apr 1928 in Wisconsin; died on 04 Jun 2010 in Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Karen Mary Konieczny
- 15. Nancy J Konieczny
- 16. Susan Marie Konieczny was born in 1960.
- 17. Ron Konieczny
- 18. Duane Konieczny was born on 10 Jan 1968.
- 19. Gary Konieczny
5. Klements Konieczny (1.Josephine1) was born in 1928; died in 1928; was buried in 1928 in Old St. Hedwig's Cemetery, Thorp, WI. 6. Leona Konieczny (1.Josephine1) was born on 19 Nov 1929 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA; died on 20 Dec 2008 in Naperville, Du Page, Illinois, USA; was buried on 23 Dec 2008 in St. Celestine Catholic Church. Notes:
OIBUTARY:
Surnames: Wojtas, Rztelny, Konieczny, Taft
---Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., WI.) January 7, 2009
---Wojtas, Leona J. (29 November 1929 – 20 December 2008)
Leona (Konieczny) Wojtas, age 79, of Elmwood Park, IL passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2008.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at St. Celestine Catholic Church with burial at Maryhill Cemetery in Niles, IL.
Leona Konieczny was born on November 29, 1929, in Thorp, WI to Joe and Josephine (Rztelny) Konieczny. She received her education in Thorp area schools and then moved to Chicago where she was employed at various places. She was united in marriage to Theodore Wojtas of Chicago on Mayu26, 1951 at St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp, WI.
Surviving are her husband, Theodore; daughter, Carol (Ken) Taft of Naperville, IL; son, Tom (Julie) Wojtas of Winfield, IL; two grandchildren: Alex Taft and Veronika Wojtas; three brothers: Victor (the late Clara) of Chicago, Malin (Lillian) Konieczny of Thorp, and Silver (Alice) Konieczny of Island Lake, IL; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Roy Konieczny.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Leona married Theodore Wojtas on 26 May 1951 in St. Hedwig's Church, Thorp, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Carol Wojtas
- 21. Tom Wojtas
7. Sylvester Joseph Konieczny (1.Josephine1) was born on 9 Jul 1933 in Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 11 Oct 2013 in Island Lake, McHenry, Illinois, USA. Sylvester married Alice Harriet Pawlowicz on 14 Jan 1956 in Mt. Prospect, Cook County, IL. Alice was born on 4 Oct 1934. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Linda Konieczny
- 23. Debbie Konieczny
- 24. Tim Konieczny
- 25. Donna Konieczny
- 26. Danny Konieczny
- 27. Chris Konieczny
- 28. Kevin Konieczny was born about Nov 1970.
Generation: 3
8. Dennis Konieczny (3.Victor2, 1.Josephine1) 9. Kenny Konieczny (3.Victor2, 1.Josephine1) was born in 17 Jan. Family/Spouse: Chris Prout. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 29. Victoria Konieczny
- 30. Joe Konieczny
- 31. Jason Vanick
10. Donald Konieczny (3.Victor2, 1.Josephine1) Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Jaimie Konieczny
- 33. Abbe Clare Konieczny
- 34. Kevin Konieczny
Donald married Cathy Trumbower [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Elaine Konieczny (3.Victor2, 1.Josephine1) was born on 14 Oct 1953 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 13 Mar 1954 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. 12. Kathleen Clara Konieczny (3.Victor2, 1.Josephine1) Family/Spouse: McGuiggan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 35. Mel McGuiggan
13. Janice Konieczny (3.Victor2, 1.Josephine1) 14. Karen Mary Konieczny (4.Malin2, 1.Josephine1) Family/Spouse: Nile Schaefer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Karen married Dennis Thomas Rinehart [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Nancy J Konieczny (4.Malin2, 1.Josephine1) Nancy married Daniel H Tolzmann on 8 Jun 1974 in Thorp, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Daniel Tolzmann
- 37. Jeff Tolzmann
16. Susan Marie Konieczny (4.Malin2, 1.Josephine1) was born in 1960. Susan married John William Kiraly on 25 Aug 1990 in Clark county, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Aaron Kiraly
- 39. Alex Kiraly was born in abt. 1994.
- 40. Katie Kiraly
17. Ron Konieczny (4.Malin2, 1.Josephine1) Family/Spouse: Sheila German ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. Duane Konieczny (4.Malin2, 1.Josephine1) was born on 10 Jan 1968. Family/Spouse: Rita. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
19. Gary Konieczny (4.Malin2, 1.Josephine1) Other Events:
- Comment 1: lives in Colby, WI 1999
Family/Spouse: Naomi Bieno. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 41. Matthew Konieczny was born on 20 Jan 1997 in Eau Claire, WI; died on 25 Jan 2010 in Abbottsford, WI.
- 42. Rachel M Konieczny
20. Carol Wojtas (6.Leona2, 1.Josephine1) Family/Spouse: Ken Taft. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 43. Alex Taft
21. Tom Wojtas (6.Leona2, 1.Josephine1) Family/Spouse: Julie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. Veronika Wojtas
22. Linda Konieczny (7.Sylvester2, 1.Josephine1) Linda married Ronald Alan Schulz [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 45. Melissa Schulz
23. Debbie Konieczny (7.Sylvester2, 1.Josephine1) Family/Spouse: Gene Raczka. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
24. Tim Konieczny (7.Sylvester2, 1.Josephine1) 25. Donna Konieczny (7.Sylvester2, 1.Josephine1) Family/Spouse: John Hartmann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
26. Danny Konieczny (7.Sylvester2, 1.Josephine1) 27. Chris Konieczny (7.Sylvester2, 1.Josephine1) 28. Kevin Konieczny (7.Sylvester2, 1.Josephine1) was born about Nov 1970. Family/Spouse: Michelle Broy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 4
29. Victoria Konieczny (9.Kenny3, 3.Victor2, 1.Josephine1) Family/Spouse: Adam Benrud. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 47. Natalie Benrud
- 48. William Benrud
30. Joe Konieczny (9.Kenny3, 3.Victor2, 1.Josephine1) 31. Jason Vanick (9.Kenny3, 3.Victor2, 1.Josephine1) 32. Jaimie Konieczny (10.Donald3, 3.Victor2, 1.Josephine1) 33. Abbe Clare Konieczny (10.Donald3, 3.Victor2, 1.Josephine1) 34. Kevin Konieczny (10.Donald3, 3.Victor2, 1.Josephine1) 35. Mel McGuiggan (12.Kathleen3, 3.Victor2, 1.Josephine1) 36. Daniel Tolzmann (15.Nancy3, 4.Malin2, 1.Josephine1) 37. Jeff Tolzmann (15.Nancy3, 4.Malin2, 1.Josephine1) 38. Aaron Kiraly (16.Susan3, 4.Malin2, 1.Josephine1) 39. Alex Kiraly (16.Susan3, 4.Malin2, 1.Josephine1) was born in abt. 1994. Family/Spouse: Kayla ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 49. William Kiraly
40. Katie Kiraly (16.Susan3, 4.Malin2, 1.Josephine1) Katie married Zach Bruley [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
41. Matthew Konieczny (19.Gary3, 4.Malin2, 1.Josephine1) was born on 20 Jan 1997 in Eau Claire, WI; died on 25 Jan 2010 in Abbottsford, WI. Notes:
Obituary, Marshfield News Herald Online, 01-27-09
ABBOTSFORD -- Matthew J. Konieczny, 13, of Abbotsford, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. The Rev. Mark Neumann will conduct the service. Visitation will be held Thursday at the church from 9 a.m. until time of service. Serving as his pallbearers will be David Wiese, Jacob Lavin, Nicholas Bieno, Aaron Kiraly, Alex Kiraly and Dan Tolzmann Jr.
Matthew was born Jan. 20, 1997, in Eau Claire to Gary and Naomi (Bieno) Konieczny. Matthew was homeschooled by his parents. His family are active members at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. He was an active member of Zion Youth Group. Matthew was a very active young man filled with ambition and a good sense of humor. He played baseball on the Abby Heat Baseball Team, and was an avid Brewers, Badgers and Packers fan. He was also a fan of Marshfield Chapparrals and the Wisconsin Woodchucks. He enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, spending time his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his Papa.
Matthew is lovingly survived by his parents, Gary and Naomi Konieczny of Abbotsford; and his sister, Rachel M. Konieczny of Abbotsford. He is further survived by his grandparents, Edward and Mary Ann Bieno and Malin and Lillian Konieczny.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the family.
Friends may send online condolences to www.maurinaschillingfuneralhome.com.
42. Rachel M Konieczny (19.Gary3, 4.Malin2, 1.Josephine1) 43. Alex Taft (20.Carol3, 6.Leona2, 1.Josephine1) 44. Veronika Wojtas (21.Tom3, 6.Leona2, 1.Josephine1) 45. Melissa Schulz (22.Linda3, 7.Sylvester2, 1.Josephine1) 46. Krystyna Konieczny (28.Kevin3, 7.Sylvester2, 1.Josephine1) Krystyna married Jon-Mark LaRue [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]