1953 obituary for John Korda-2's wife, Antonia Kluck-2

Stevens Point Daily Journal
19 May 1953

Mrs. Antoinette Korda

Mrs. Antoinette Korda [Antonia Kluck-2], 82, who resided with her son, John [John Korda-1], at 500 Prentice street, died Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at St. Michael's hospital.

Mrs. Korda had entered the hospital as a patient only yesterday morning. She had suffered poor health for the past four years, having been a hospital patient once before about two years ago.

The former Antoinette Kluck was born March 11, 1871 in Poland, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Kluck. She came to this country at the age of 14 with her grandmother and they lived with relatives in Michigan a short time before coming to Stevens Point. She had resided here since.

In 1897, she was married at St. Peter's Catholic church to John Korda [John Korda-2] and they made their home afterward at 508 Prentice street.

Mrs. Korda had resided there until four years ago, living since with her son, John. Her husband died 47 years ago.

She was a member of the Rosary society at St. Peter's.

Surviving, besides her son, are two grandchildren [Lillian C Korda-0 and John Korda-0]. She was preceded in death by another son, Edward [Edward Korda-1], who died 25 years ago, and other relatives.

Funeral services will be at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at St. Peter's , with burial to follow in St. Peter's cemetery.

Friends may call at the Dzikoski funeral home from this afternoon until the time of services. Prayers will be recited there by the Rosary society this evening and Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. A general rosary ha been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wenesday.

1897 Registration of Marriage: Gusta Korda-2 and Frank Skibba-2

Marriage Record No. 115 [or 116]

1. Full name of husband, Francis Skiba [Frank Skibba-2]
2. Name of the father of husband, James Skiba [Jacob Skibba-3]
3. Name of mother of husband before marriage, [Cecilia Klonowska-3]
4. Occupation of husband, Farming
5. Residence of husband, Junction City, Portage Co. Wis.
6. Birthplace of husband, Prussian Poland Europe
7. Full name of wife previous to marriage, Augustina Korda[Gusta Korda-2]
8. Name of the father of wife, Anthony Korda [Anton Korda-3]
9. Name of the mother of wife before marriage, Susanna Czech [Susan Czech-3]
10. Birthplace of wife, City of Stevens Point, Wis.
11. Time when marriage was contracted, July 27, 1897
12. The place, town or township, and county, where marriage was contracted, St. Peters Church, Stevens Point, Wis.
13. The color of the parties, White
14. By what ceremony contracted, Roman Catholic Rite
15. Names of subscribing witnesses, Bernard Skiba [Bernarnd Skibba-2], Josephina Korda [Josephine Korda-2]
16. Name of person pronouncing marriage, Lucas J Pescinski
17. Residence of person last named, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
18. Date of certificate or affidavit of marriage, 27th day of July 1897
19. Date of registration, 28 [th day of July] 1897
20. Any additional circumstances,[blank]

Source: State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Pre-1907 Wisconsin Marriage Record, Portage County, Vol. 3, Page 53.

1936 Death of Gusta Korda-2's husband Frank Skibba-2

St Louis County (MN) Death Index

SKIBBA FRANK [Frank Skibba-2]
Date of Death 8/30/1936
Certificate Number 5572
Location EVELETH
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mnstloui/192549s4.htm

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Obituary

Stevens Point Daily Journal

11 September 1936

Sketch of Mr. Skibba

An account of the death of Frank Skibba, Sr. [Frank Skibba-2], of Buhl Minnesota, former local resident, who died there on August 20 [sic], appeared in a Buhl newspaper as follows:

"The sudden death of Frank Skibba, Sr., Sunday following favorable reports of his condition Saturday, came as a real shock to the many friends of the family in this community.
"Mr. Skibba was taken to the Eveleth hospital August 22 with a ruptured appendix. Medical aid was clearing up this trouble when a blood clot obstructed the heart, causing his passing Sunday, August 30, and [sic] 10:10 p.m.
"For near[l]y 19 years Mr. Skibba had been employed in the Buhl municipal power house as an engineer, where he was held in the highest esteem for his workmanship and character. His kindliness toward men, women and children, and his cheery word will be missed by all who knew him.
"Services were held Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart with Rev. Fr. D.V. Patt officiating. A requiem mass was sung by the Sequin sisters. Mrs. Carmela Anderson sang "Ave Marie" during the services.
"Mr. Skibba was born May 7, 1872 in Berlin, Germany. He came to the United States when eight years old.
"At Stevens Point Wis., he married Miss Gusta Korda [Gusta Korda-2] on July 27, 1897. They moved to Buhl in 1908 where they have since made their home. During the last 19 years Mr. Skibba has been employed in the village power house as engineer.
"Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Miss Agnes [Agnes Skibba-1] and Mrs. M. E. Panyan [Emma Mary Skibba-1] of Buhl; four sons, Edward [Edward E. Skibba-1] and George [George William Skibba-1] of Wharton, Texas. Louis [Louis L Skibba-1] of Minneapolis, and Frank, Jr. [Frank Skibba-1], of Buhl. Also there is a sister, Mrs. Lena Jacobs [Helene Skibba-2], Stevens Point, Wis., and a brother, Jacob [Jacob Skibba-2], living in Junction City, Wis.
"Among those from out-of-town attending the rites were Jacob Skibba, Wm. Skibba, Alex Skibba [Alexander Skibba-1, Son of Jacob Skibba-2]Frank Skibba-2], Mrs. R. Brown, Mrs. Joe Gingle and Mrs. John Skibba of Junction City, Wis.; Mrs. Adolph Skibba of Menasha, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Korda [Frank Korda-2]. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Korda [Paul Korda-2] and children of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. August Kirsling [Antoinette Korda-2] and children of Stevens Point, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. August Klaymat, Mr. and Mrs. George Imbertson. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kosloski, all of Hibbing.

1897 A point of Korda family honor

Stevens Point Journal

3 July 1897

A few days ago Frank Kardoc of the Fourth ward plead guilty to stealing pigeons in company with several other boys. The name on the warrant was Frank Korda and the name so appeared in print. There happens to be a boy in the city bearing the latter name [Frank Korda-2] and he wants it understood that he was not the guilty party.

[Note: original story June 26, 1897 reported that five boys ages 7-10 stole 16 doves on June 20 from Will Helminiski, were given a warning in court that repetition would be reform school.]