1914 obituary John Korda-2

The Gazette (Stevens Point)

Jan 7, 1914

WAS ILL ONLY TEN DAYS

John Corda, Young Married Man, Received Stroke of Apoplexy and Gradually Passes Away

The death of John Corda [John Korda-2], a resident of this city since he was about eight months old, occurred at his late home, 508 Prentice street, at 8:30 o'clock last Sunday morning, he having been ill only about ten days, being the victim of a stroke of apoplexy the day after Christmas.

The deceased was born at Newark, New Jersey, in 1878, about 36 years ago, but as announced above, had lived in Stevens Point practically all his life. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Corda [Anton Korda-3 and Susan Czech-3], 661 Prentice street, and after leaving school had followed various avocations, for several yers being employed as an interpreter in the courts, being an expert in translating the Polish into English for witnesses on the stand, recognized as one of the very best in the state, whose place will be difficult to fill in this community, and he was withal a bright, genial man.

He was married 16 years ago the 3d of last May to Miss Antonia Kluck-2, and besides his widow and parents, he leaves two sons, Edward and John [Edward Korda-1 and John Korda-1], aged 16 and 14 years respectively, besides the following brothers and sisters: Paul and Frank Corda [Paul Korda-2 and Frank Korda-2] of Chicago; Leo [Leo Korda-2], Stevens Point; Mrs. Frank Skibba [Gusta Korda-2], Buhl, Minn.; Mrs. Jos. Sweetala [Josephine Korda-2, Amherst; Mrs. Aug. Kirsling [Antoinette Korda-2], Custer; Mrs. John Kubiaczyk [Jennie Korda-2], city, and Louis [sic, Leo is accounted for with the sons], Anna [Anna Korda-2] and Mary [Mae Korda-2], at home. The deceased carried an insurance of $900 in St. Stephen's Insurance Association.

The funeral was held from St. Peter's Catholic church at 8 o'clock this morning. Rev. S.A. Elbert officiating, with interment in the parish cemetery.
Those serving as pallbearers were Walter Jelinski, Vincent Mallek, Paul Woznicki, George and William Peck and Adam Przybelski. All the brothers and sisters were here, also Mr. Sweetala [Joseph Swetalla-2] and children and Mr. Kirsling [August Kirschling-2].

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Stevens Point Daily Journal
Jan 7, 1914

DEATH OF JOHN KORDA

Fourth Ward Resident Dies Sunday of Apoplexy

John Corda [John Korda-2] passed away at his home, 508 Prentice street, at 8:30 o'clock Sunday morning, after an illness since December 26 with apoplexy.

The deceased was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Corda [Anton Korda-3 and Susan Czech-3], 661 Prentice street, and came with them to this city when he was but six months old, from Jersey City, New Jersey, where he was born in 1878.

He had since then always resided in Stevens Point, and was widely known about town. For several years Mr. Corda had been frequently employed in the circuit and other courts of the city, in translating the language of Polish witnesses into the English language and was regarded as the best Polish interpreter in this entire judicial circuit.

He is survived by his wife [Antonia Kluck-2] and two children, Edward [Edward Korda-1], aged sixteen, and Johnnie [John Korda-1] , aged fourteen. He also leaves his parents, and three brothers and six sisters.

The funeral will be held from St. Peter's church Wednesday morning.


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Stevens Point Journal

Jan 10, 1914

FUNERAL SERVICES

Funeral services for the late John Corda was held Wednesday at 8 o'clock at St. Peter's church, Rev. S. A. Elbert officiating. The pallbearers were George Peck, Valentine Peck, Vincent Malek, Paul Woznicki, Adam Przbylski, and W. Zelinski.