Konieczny Szczech Family History
Jan Jozef Szczech
1885 - 1969 (83 years)1. Jan Jozef Szczech was born on 10 Apr 1885 in Nowy Targ, Malopolskie, Poland; died on 28 Jan 1969 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Also Known As: House Name = Malancorz
- Comment 1: moved to Chi IL from Scranton PA abt 1908??
- Birth: 16 Mar 1885, Nowy Targ, Lalopolskie, Poland; alt birth
Notes:
Sandy Miarecki genealogy says
Joannes Szczech B 16 Mar 1885 (Krauszow house 30), D 1 May 1956? (birth record, note not clear) // ?wed Maria Byrnas (?Chicago, St Cyril), lived on Bishop St // (from Rose of Fox Lake), Maria had sister Rosalia who married Joseph Sojka in Chicago, Joseph Sojka was brother of Bronislaw Sojka's father Franciszek, Maria's and Rosalia's families lived in same house on 4440? Bishop
Jan married Maria Antoinett Byrnas on 26 Sep 1909 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Maria (daughter of Franciszek Byrnas and Antonina Czarniak) was born on 4 Feb 1890 in Ludzmierz, Malopolskie, Poland; died on 30 Dec 1983 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Rose Szczech was born on 31 Jul 1910 in Chicago, IL; died on 1 Jun 1988 in Homewood, IL.
- 3. John Joseph Szczech was born on 21 Feb 1913 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 03 Jan 2007 in Santa Rosa, CA, USA; was buried in Saint Francis Solano Cemetery, Sonoma, Sonoma, California, United States of America.
- 4. Joseph T. Szczech was born on 1 Nov 1916 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 8 Oct 2013.
- 5. Matthew Ronald Szczech was born on 27 May 1919 in Chicago, IL; died on 27 Oct 1996 in Ingleside, Lake, Illinois, USA; was buried in Saint Michaels Cemetery, South Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, USA.
- 6. Anne Elizabeth Szczech was born on 3 Jul 1922 in Chicago, IL; died on 16 Dec 2014 in Heartwood Lodge, Spring Lake, MI; was buried on 19 Dec 2014.
- 7. Henry M. Szczech was born on 24 Apr 1926 in Illinois; died on 17 Jun 2008 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
Generation: 2
2. Rose Szczech (1.Jan1) was born on 31 Jul 1910 in Chicago, IL; died on 1 Jun 1988 in Homewood, IL. Family/Spouse: John Michalak. John (son of John Michalak and Josephine Laki) was born on 22 Jun 1903 in Grochowe, Rzeszow, Poland; died on 18 May 1986 in Posen, Cook, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Julia Michalak
- 9. John Michalak
- 10. Thomas Michalak
3. John Joseph Szczech (1.Jan1) was born on 21 Feb 1913 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 03 Jan 2007 in Santa Rosa, CA, USA; was buried in Saint Francis Solano Cemetery, Sonoma, Sonoma, California, United States of America. Notes:
SZCZECH, John Joseph - Passed away in Santa Rosa on January 3, 2007 at the age of 93. Dearly beloved husband of 65 years to the late Josephine Szczech; Beloved father of Bernadette Kurzawski (Bill) of Rockford, IL, John Szczech III (Diane) of Denver, CO and Ed Szczech (Linda) of Santa Rosa, CA; Adored grandfather of Karyn Hagan (Greg) of Birmingham, AL, Kristyn King (Kevin) of Rockford, IL, Kathlyn Blassage (Peter) of Rockford, IL , Klarissa Pappas (Nicholas) of Menomonee Falls, WI, Kara, Christopher and Jenna Szczech all of Santa Rosa, CA, Brittany and Stephanie Szczech, both of Denver, CO, and J.W. Szczech of Round Mountain, NV; Dear great grandfather of Micki, Jensen and Cooper Blassage all of Rockford, IL and Annastasia and Nicholas Pappas of Menomonee Falls, WI; Beloved brother of Joseph Szczech of Chicago, IL, Anne Tokarz of Spring Lake, MI and Henry Szczech of Chicago, IL. John was born in Chicago, IL. John's parents came from Poland and he was proud of his ability to speak Polish and carry out some of the Polish traditions. As a young man, he dreamed of living in California and during WWII he received a job opportunity at Mare Island Shipyard and settled in Sonoma, living in one house for 50 years. John's professional career also took him into the Life Insurance industry for 30 years. He was a talented athlete and excelled in tennis, golf and bowling. John was an especially talented golfer. He received a Hole In One Award and was the Flamingo Club Champion in 1969 and 1970. Some other hobbies included bridge, fishing, walking and collecting. He collected and recycled many different items and metals and was quite conservation minded. John was a talented builder and made picture frames, furniture and major home additions. He loved to listen to music-Big Band, Polkas, Classics, and singers like Pavarotti. He loved to dance, especially the Polka and Waltzes. John was a member of St. Rose of Lima Parish, The Young Men's Institute and the Knights of Columbus. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 10:00AM at St. Rose Catholic Church, 398 Tenth St., Santa Rosa. Interment, St. Francis Solano Cemetery, Sonoma. Evening Vigil Rites will be celebrated on Monday, January 8, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES, 1225 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. Friends may attend a visitation beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Hanna Boys Center, PO Box 100, Sonoma, CA 95476-9989 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Memorial Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES 707-525-3730
Published in the Santa Rosa, CA Press Democrat on 1/6/2007.John married Josephine Marie Kasprzyk (Kasprazak) in 1939 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois USA. Josephine (daughter of Jan (John) Kasprzyk (Kasprazak) and Mary Waclawik) was born on 18 Feb 1917 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 7 Apr 2004 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Bernadette Szczech was born on 26 Jan 1940 in USA.
- 12. Edward Szczech
- 13. John Joe Szczech, III was born on 21 Apr 1946.
4. Joseph T. Szczech (1.Jan1) was born on 1 Nov 1916 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 8 Oct 2013. Other Events:
- Comment 1: lived in Chicago, then to CA
Notes:
Name:
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Joseph T. "Just Wonderful" Szczech (11-1-16), beloved husband of 67 years to Irene (nee Wojcik) and loving father of Ann Marie Kosek, Christine (Michael) Moser, Lawrence Szczech.
Proud grandfather of Jason (Laurie) Kosek, Carrie (Dean) Duehring, Joseph (Lindsey) Moser, Christopher (Holly) Moser; dear great-grandfather of Cassandra, Allison, Samantha Duehring, Andrew Kosek, Matthew & Nathan Moser.
Fond brother of Anne Szczech Tokarz and uncle to many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Former proprietor of Wrightwood Food Mart, Chicago, for 35 years.
Member of St. Constance Parish since 1961, where he was past president of Holy Name Society, Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Usher, Acolyte, Minister of Care, Young at Hearts member.
Recipient of Christifidelis Award 12/21/2003.
Past Grand Knight of Tonti Council 1567, LaSalle Assembly 0159, past president of Fortonti and member of N. S. Past Grand Knights Club.
Past Financial Secretary of PNA Lodge 1474 and past President of PNA Council 41.
Recipient of many PNA service and sales awards.
Member of VFW Post 3579: First Lieutenant U.S. Army, 83rd Division Field Artillery Forward Observer.
Recipient of Bronze Star with Cluster.Family/Spouse: Irene Wojcik. Irene (daughter of Lawrence Wojcik and Anna) was born in 1925; died in 2017. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Ann Marie Szczech was born in c 1948 in Illinois, USA.
- 15. Christine Szczech
- 16. Lawrence Szczech
5. Matthew Ronald Szczech (1.Jan1) was born on 27 May 1919 in Chicago, IL; died on 27 Oct 1996 in Ingleside, Lake, Illinois, USA; was buried in Saint Michaels Cemetery, South Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, USA. Other Events:
- _FA1: Social Security #: 322-14-7766
- _FA2: Issued in: Illinois
- _FA4: Last residence ZIP: 60041
- Comment 1: lived in Chicago, IL
Notes:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 6, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.94871.187]
Individual: Szczech, Matthew
Social Security #: 322-14-7766
Issued in: Illinois
Birth date: May 27, 1919
Death date: Oct 27, 1996
ZIP Code of last known residence: 60041
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ingleside, Illinois
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - October 30, 1996
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Deceased Name: Matthew R. Szczech
Services for Matthew R. Szczech, of Ingleside and formerly of Chicago, will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at K. K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake (in the chapel on the lake), then at St. Bede Catholic Church, Ingleside.
Interment will be in St. Adalberts Cemetery.
Mr. Szczech was an Army Airforce veteran of World War II. He was the former owner of Wrightwood Foods in Chicago.
He was the husband of the late Alice Szczech (nee Banaszak); father of Cynthia (Martin) Warmowski, of Ingleside, Stephen M. Szczech, of Downers Grove and Michael (Wendy) Szczech, of South Carolina; grandfather of Matthew, Jennifer, Allison, and Michelle Warmowski, of Ingleside and Emily Szczech, of South Carolina; brother of Anne (Felix) Tokarz, of Grand Haven, Mich., John (Joyce) Szczech, of California, Joseph (Irene) Szczech and Henry (Loretta) Szczech, both of Chicago and the late Rose Michalak; and uncle of many.
Visitation was held Tuesday at the funeral home.
For information, (847) 587-2100.
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Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
Date: October 30, 1996
Edition: L1,L2
Page: 2
Record Number: 72872
Copyright (c) 1996 Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
Matthew married Alice Rose Banaszak on 14 Sep 1953 (Religious) in St.Mary Magdalene Church, Chicago, IL. Alice (daughter of Michael Banaszak and Victoria Mikolajczak) was born on 17 Jul 1926 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 22 Jul 1982 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Stephen Matthew Szczech was born on 19 Apr 1955 in Chicago.
- 18. Cynthia Szczech was born in 1956.
- 19. Michael Joseph Szczech
6. Anne Elizabeth Szczech (1.Jan1) was born on 3 Jul 1922 in Chicago, IL; died on 16 Dec 2014 in Heartwood Lodge, Spring Lake, MI; was buried on 19 Dec 2014. Notes:
Died:
Anne Elizabeth Tokarz 1922 - 2014
Mrs. Anne Elizabeth Tokarz, age 92, of Ferrysburg passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Heartwood Lodge in Spring Lake.
She was born July 3, 1922, in Chicago to John and Mary (Bernas) Szczech.
She married Felix J.
Tokarz on October 5, 1952, in Chicago.
Anne graduated in 1941 from Lindblom High School in Chicago, then went on to attend the Business School of Chicago, and later graduated from Daniels Beauty Academy of Muskegon in 1967. She was a hairstylist for over 50 years and was the owner of her own salon, Petite Beauty Salon, for 20 of those years. Before entering the beauty industry, she held a position as a secretary for the Officers Signal Corps of Chicago during the war.
Anne was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Spring Lake, where she was active in several parish and school functions, including the Women's Club and Senior Choir. Anne had sung in church choirs since she was in the fourth grade, and even traveled to Rome and sang for the Pope.
With her creative flair for life, she especially enjoyed the arts and culture, and was a member of the Lakeland Painters and the Tri-Cities Garden Club.
She loved being a mother and grandmother, and was known for her smile and her "famous" butter pound cake.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Anne DeMarse; sons: Ken (Marcia) Tokarz, Dan (Elia) Tokarz and Ron Tokarz; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Irene Szczech.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Felix; sister, Rose; and brothers: Matt, John, Henry and Joseph Szczech.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2014, at St.
Mary's Catholic Church in Spring Lake with the Rev. Father David Gross officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2014, at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven, with a Rosary service at 8 p.m. Interment will take place in Lake Forest Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in memory of Anne may be given to St. Mary's School. Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven.
Grand Haven Tribune (MI) - Thursday, December 18, 2014
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Anne Elizabeth Tokarz 1922 - 2014Anne married Felix Tokarz on 5 Oct 1952 in Chicago, IL. Felix (son of Franciszek Tokarz and Katarzyna Polanczas) was born on 12 Aug 1921 in Chicago , Cook, Illinois; died on 22 Nov 2010 in Ferrysburg, Ottawa, Michigan, USA; was buried on 29 Nov 2010 in Lake Forest Cemetery, Spring Lake, MI, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Kenneth Tokarz was born about 1954.
- 21. Daniel J. Tokarz was born on 8 Jan 1958 in Spring Lake, Michigan, USA.
- 22. Mary Anne Tokarz was born about 1955.
- 23. Ronald Tokarz was born about 1961.
7. Henry M. Szczech (1.Jan1) was born on 24 Apr 1926 in Illinois; died on 17 Jun 2008 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Notes:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 6, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.94871.128]
Individual: Szczech, Henry
Social Security #: 339-09-6236
Issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Jul 29, 1910
Death date: Mar 14, 1991
Family/Spouse: Loretta Dryjanski. Loretta (daughter of Feliks Dryjanski and Maria Majdecka) was born on 11 May 1930; died on 4 Apr 2009. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Joseph Szczech
Generation: 3
8. Julia Michalak (2.Rose2, 1.Jan1) Family/Spouse: Matuszewski. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. John Michalak (2.Rose2, 1.Jan1) 10. Thomas Michalak (2.Rose2, 1.Jan1) 11. Bernadette Szczech (3.John2, 1.Jan1) was born on 26 Jan 1940 in USA. Family/Spouse: William Kurzawski. William was born on 28 Oct 1935 in USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
12. Edward Szczech (3.John2, 1.Jan1) Family/Spouse: Linda ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. John Joe Szczech, III (3.John2, 1.Jan1) was born on 21 Apr 1946. Family/Spouse: Diana ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. John Szczech
- 27. Brittany Szczech
- 28. Stephanie Szczech
14. Ann Marie Szczech (4.Joseph2, 1.Jan1) was born in c 1948 in Illinois, USA. Family/Spouse: ? Kosek. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 29. Jason Kosek
15. Christine Szczech (4.Joseph2, 1.Jan1) Family/Spouse: Michael Moser. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Joseph Moser
- 31. Christopher Moser
16. Lawrence Szczech (4.Joseph2, 1.Jan1) 17. Stephen Matthew Szczech (5.Matthew2, 1.Jan1) was born on 19 Apr 1955 in Chicago. 18. Cynthia Szczech (5.Matthew2, 1.Jan1) was born in 1956. Family/Spouse: Martin J Warmowski. Martin was born on 27 Jun 1953. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Matthew Warmowski
- 33. Jennifer Warmowski
- 34. Allison Warmowski
- 35. Michelle Warmowski
19. Michael Joseph Szczech (5.Matthew2, 1.Jan1) Family/Spouse: Wendy ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Emily Szczech
20. Kenneth Tokarz (6.Anne2, 1.Jan1) was born about 1954. Family/Spouse: Marcia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. Maria Tokarz
- 38. Laura Tokarz
- 39. John Tokarz
- 40. Brian Tokarz
- 41. Ron Tokarz
21. Daniel J. Tokarz (6.Anne2, 1.Jan1) was born on 8 Jan 1958 in Spring Lake, Michigan, USA. Family/Spouse: Elia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
22. Mary Anne Tokarz (6.Anne2, 1.Jan1) was born about 1955. Family/Spouse: Dave DeMarse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
23. Ronald Tokarz (6.Anne2, 1.Jan1) was born about 1961. 24. Joseph Szczech (7.Henry2, 1.Jan1) Family/Spouse: Irene. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 4
25. Kathlyn Kurzawski (11.Bernadette3, 3.John2, 1.Jan1) 26. John Szczech (13.John3, 3.John2, 1.Jan1) 27. Brittany Szczech (13.John3, 3.John2, 1.Jan1) 28. Stephanie Szczech (13.John3, 3.John2, 1.Jan1) 29. Jason Kosek (14.Ann3, 4.Joseph2, 1.Jan1) 30. Joseph Moser (15.Christine3, 4.Joseph2, 1.Jan1) Joseph married Stanisław Majerski in Ludzmierz, Poland. Stanisław was born in in Szaflary, Poland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
31. Christopher Moser (15.Christine3, 4.Joseph2, 1.Jan1) 32. Matthew Warmowski (18.Cynthia3, 5.Matthew2, 1.Jan1) 33. Jennifer Warmowski (18.Cynthia3, 5.Matthew2, 1.Jan1) 34. Allison Warmowski (18.Cynthia3, 5.Matthew2, 1.Jan1) 35. Michelle Warmowski (18.Cynthia3, 5.Matthew2, 1.Jan1) 36. Emily Szczech (19.Michael3, 5.Matthew2, 1.Jan1) 37. Maria Tokarz (20.Kenneth3, 6.Anne2, 1.Jan1) 38. Laura Tokarz (20.Kenneth3, 6.Anne2, 1.Jan1) 39. John Tokarz (20.Kenneth3, 6.Anne2, 1.Jan1) 40. Brian Tokarz (20.Kenneth3, 6.Anne2, 1.Jan1) 41. Ron Tokarz (20.Kenneth3, 6.Anne2, 1.Jan1)