1939 Funeral of Antoinette Korda-2's niece Agnes Skibba-1

Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

10 Aug 1939

Personal Mention

Mr. and Mrs. August Kirschling [Antoinette Korda-2 married to August Kirschling-2] and son and daughter, Melvin [Melvin Kirschling-1] and Bertha [Bertha Kirschling-1], of the town of Stockton have returned from Buhl, Minn., where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Agnes Violet [Agnes Skibba-1, note Minnesota Death records lists "Elizabeth Agnes Violette" who died in the county of St. Louis (where Agnes was a school teacher in Brevator Township according to the 1930 census) on 5 August 1939], held Tuesday morning. Mrs. Violet was the daughter of Mrs. Kirschling's sister, Mrs. Frank Skibba [Gusta Korda-2 married to Frank Skibba-2] of Buhl, formerly of Stevens Point.

Susan Czech-3, Notice of Application for Probate of Will

Stevens Point Daily Journal

April 25, 1939

Pub April 25. May 2-9. 1939

Notice of Application for Probate of Will and Notice to Creditors

STATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT. PORTAGE COUNTY

In the matter of the estate of Susie Korda [Susan Czech-3], deceased.

Notice is hereby given that at a term of said court to be held on Tuesday, the 16th day of May, 1939, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the court house in the city of Stevens Point in said county, there will be heard and considered:

The application of Frank A. Korda-2 for the probate of the will of Susie Korda, deceased, and for the appointment of an executor or administrator with the will annexed of the estate of said Susie Korda, deceased, late of the city of Stevens Point, in said county:

Notice is further given that all claims against the said Susie Korda, deceased, late of the city of Stevens Point, in Portage county, Wisconsin, must be presented to said county court at Stevens Point, in said county, on or before the 26th day of August, 1939 or be barred: and that all such claims and demands will be examined and adjusted at a term of said court to be held at the court house in the city of Stevens Point, in said county, on Tuesday the 5th day of September, 1939 at [punched hole] o'clock in the forenoon of said day.

Dated April 24, 1939

By Order of the Court

Byron J. Carpenter

Judge

MARTENS & MELESKI,

Attorneys

Obituary, Susan Czech-3

Stevens Point Daily Journal

21 January 1939

Obituary

Mrs. Anton Korda

Mrs. Anton Korda [Susan Czech-3], 80, one of the early day residents of Stevens Point, died Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family home at 661 Prentice street. Mr. and Mrs. Korda, who were married nearly 64 years ago, were among the city’s longest married couples.

Mrs. Korda became ill on December 23 and had been confined to bed since. Her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Swetalla [Josephine Korda-2], and a granddaughter, Mildred Durand [Mildred Durand-1, daughter of Mae Korda-2], were with her at the time of her death.

A native of Germany, Mrs. Korda, whose maiden name was Susan Czech [Susan Czech-3], was born on September 20, 1858. She came to this country in 1875, the same time Mr. Korda [Anton Korda-3] came, and the couple were married a month later in New Jersey. They continued to live in New Jersey for two years and then came to Stevens Point, in 1877, residing here continuously since. Mr. Korda worked in logging camps and saw mills for a time and then entered the employ of the Wisconsin River and Pulp company. Mr. Korda, who is now 90 years of age, was retired 10 years ago on pension after working for the paper company for 40 years. He was a sizemaker.

The Kordas located at the present Prentice street address 56 years ago when the surrounding property was woods and the Indians inhabited the neighborhood. They were the parents of 10 children, nine of whom survive.

Surviving are her husband [Anton Korda-3],

the nine children,

Paul, Frank and Leo Korda[Paul Korda-2,Frank Korda-2,Leo Korda-2] of Chicago.

Mrs. Gussie Skibba [Frank Skibba-2, Gusta Korda-2] of Buhl, Minnesota,

Mrs. Joseph (Josephine) Swetalla [Joseph Swetalla-2, Josephine Korda-2] of Amherst.

Mrs. August (Antoinette) Kirschling [August Kirschling-2, Antoinette Korda-2] of Stockton,

Mrs. Sam (Anna) Collier [Sam Collier-2, Anna Korda-2] of Flint, Michigan,

Mrs. John (Genevieve) Kubjak [John Kubiayk-2, Jennie Korda-2 ] of Oshkosh, and

Mrs. May Durand [Mae Korda-2] at home;

the granddaughter, Mildred Durand [Mildred Durand-1], who had also made her home with her grandparents; 42 other grandchildren, the oldest of whom is John Korda [John Korda-1, Son of John Korda-2], 39, of Stevens Point; 26 great grandchildren, the oldest 18 and the youngest two weeks, and two brothers, Mathias Czech [Mathias Czech-3], age 95, of Sharon, and Paul Czech [Paul Czech-3], 75 residing on Union street. A son, John Korda, Sr.[John Korda-2], died in 1914.

Mrs. Korda was a member of the Rosary society of St. Peter’s church. Known as “Grandma” by all who knew her, her numerous friends included persons of every age. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Peter’s church. The body is at the Prais funeral home and will be taken to the family home Sunday noon. The rosary will be said tonight at 7:30 o’clock at the funeral home and Sunday night at 7:30 o’clock at the Korda home.

Susan Czech-3 funeral

Stevens Point Daily Journal

24 January 1939

Funeral of Mrs. Korda

Many relatives and friends of Mrs. Anton Korda [Susan Czech-3], 661 Prentice street, who died Friday afternoon, attended funeral services for her Monday morning. Rev. Julius Cbylinski officiated at a requiem high mass at 9 o’clock at St. Peters’ church.

The Holy Name choir of St. Peter’s church sang a requiem mass. Members of the Rosary society attended the services in a body.

The pallbearers were[:]

• John Korda-1 [Son of John Korda-2],
• Bill Swetalla [William Swetalla-1, son of Josephine Korda-2],
• Melvin Kirschling-1,[son of Antoinette Korda-2]
• Nufrey Gosh-1 [Husband of Gertrude Kirschling-1, daughter of Antoinette Korda-2],
• Ed Sommers-1[Husband of Mayme Swetalla-1, daughter of Josephine Korda-2] and
• Ferdinand Schettle [Ferdinand Schettl-1, Husband of Evelyn Kirschling-1, daughter of Antoinette Korda-2].

Those from away who attended the funeral included her sons and daughters-in-law,

• Paul Korda-2,
• Mr. and Mrs. Frank Korda-2 [and second wife, Clara Kirschbaum-2] and
• Mr. and Mrs. Leo Korda-2 [and wife, Emma UNKNOWN-2]and their son, Billy [William Korda-1], of Chicago;

her daughters and son-in-law,

Mrs. Sam Collier [Anna Korda-2] of Flint, Michigan,

Mrs. Frank Skibba [Gusta Korda-2] of Buhl, Minnesota,

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Swetalla-2 [and wife, Josephine Korda-2] and their son, Bill [William Swetalla-1], of Lanark and their daughter, Josephine [Josephine Swetalla-1], of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sommers [Edward Sommers-1and wife Mayme Swetalla-1] of Arnott;

Mr. and Mrs. August Kirschling-2 [and wife, Antoinette Korda-2] of Stockton; Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Schettle [Ferdinand Schettl-1 and wife, Evelyn Kirschling-1] and Mrs. Walter Schroeder [Elizabeth Kirschling-1] of Oshkosh; Mr. and Mrs. Nufery Gosh [Neufrey Gosh-1 and wife, Gertrude Kirschling-1] of Arnott;

Mr. and Mrs. Matt Check [brother of Susan Czech-3, Mathias Czech-3] of Shantytown;

Mrs. Mary Winkler and daughter, Margie, of Chippewa Falls. [Relationship not identified yet]

Many others from throughout the county were also present.