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
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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.

1913 Frank Korda-2's first marriage and birth of Raymond Korda-1

The Gazette

Stevens Point

29 Jan 1913

Gets Bride in Chicago

Paul Corda [Paul Korda-2], son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Corda [Anton Korda-3] of Stevens Point, was wedded Jan. 15th to Miss Gladys H. Mason [Agnes Muszynski-2], oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mason [John Muszynski-3], 1335 Dickson street, Chicago.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. Swiatkowski at St. Stanislaus church, Chicago, and while the solemn words were being spoken a solo was rendered by Miss Helen Augustynowicz, with violin accompaniment by Miss Irene Mackowiak. The attendants were Frank Corda [Frank Korda-2], brother of the groom, and Miss Clara Mason [Clara Muszynski-2], sister of the bride, and Peter Nitz and Pearl Czyzewski. The groom is a well known former resident of this city, but for the past five years has worked in Chicago and at the present time runs a truck automobile for the Wheelers Varnish Co. The bride, who is a jolly young lady, was employed in the office of Mandel Bros.' store. The young couple will make their home at 2019 N. Hoyne avenue.

[Note: From the Polish Genealogical Society of Chicago marriage public data base, we find Record 137824 that "Agnes Moscinski" married "Paul" in 1913 and Record Number 127049 that "Paul Korda" married "Agnes" in 1913. From the birth public data base, we find Record 88751 that in 1891 "Agnes Mosinski" was born to father "John" ]

Note: First son Raymond Korda-1 was born in 1913 according to the 1920 and 1930 census for the Paul Korda-2 family.

1915 Mae Korda-2 visits brothers in Chicago

Stevens Point Daily Journal

21 August 1915

Miss Mae Korda-2 of Chicago [sic] is visiting her brothers, Paul and Frank Korda-2, for a month.

Stevens Point Journal

22 August 1919

Frank Corda [Frank Korda-2]of Chicago is spending a week's vacation in the city at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Corda [Anton Korda-3], 661 Prentice street.

1916 visit of Frank Korda-2's wife to sister Josephine Korda-2

The Gazette

Stevens Point

30 August 1916

Mrs. Frank Corda [Marie Mitz-2] of Chicago is visiting her sister [note: sister-in-law] Mrs. Joe. Swetalla [Josephine Korda-2] in Lanark.

1953 Obit for Paul Korda-2

Stevens Point Daily Journal
3 July 1953

Former Resident Dies

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock at Chicago for Paul Peter Korda-2, 64, Chicago, a native and former resident of Stevens Point.
Mr. Korda died last Saturday [27 June 1953] at a Chicago hospital, following a lengthy illness.
He was born here on Jan. 12, 1889, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Korda-3. The family home has been at 661 Prentice street for many years and is now occupied by Mrs. Mae Durand [Mae Korda-2], a sister of Paul Korda.
Mr. Korda resided in Stevens Point until he was 27 years old, being employed during his young manhood by Consolidated Water Power and Paper company.
He then went to Chicago and had lived there since. He was employed there as a salesman for Winters Paper and Paste company until about nine months ago, when his recent illness forced him to leave the firm.
Mr. Korda was married twice, both times in Chicago. His first wife, the former Agnes Mushinski [Agnes Muszynski-2], died in 1938. His second marriage was to the former Victoria Kallo [Victoria M. Kalla-2], who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, all of the first marriage, Raymond [Raymond Korda-1], George [George Korda-1] and Robert [Robert Korda-1], Chicago; six sisters, Mrs. Gustie Skibba [Gusta Korda-2], Buhl, Minn., Mrs. Anna Collier [Anna Korda-2], Flint, Mich.,Mrs. Jenny Kubiak [Note: Kubiayk, Jenny Korda-2], Mrs. Josie Sweetalla [Josephine Korda-2], Amherst, Mrs. Antoinette Kirschling [Antoinette Korda-2], 215 Prentice street, and Mrs. Durand; two brothers, Frank [Frank Korda-2] and Leo Korda [Leo Korda-2], Chicago, and six grandchildren.
Attending the services from Stevens Point were Mrs. Kirschling, Mrs. Durand and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jakusz [Mildred Durand-1 and Harry Jakusz-1]. Others in attendance from a distance were Mrs. Collier and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Payne [Virginia Collier-1 and Harold Payne-1] of Flint.
The pallbearers, all nephews, were Erwin Korda [Irwin Korda-1], Frank Korda, Jr. [Frank Korda-1], William Korda [William Korda-1], Harold Payne, Harry Jakusz and Joe Blazek [Joseph Blazek-1, husband of Leo Korda-2's daughter Virginia Korda-1].

Timeline of Frank Korda-2

Timeline of Frank Alexander Korda-2

• 9 March 1891 Frank is born to Susan Czech-3 and Anton Korda-3
• July 1897 Frank was not the bad boy who stole doves in Stevens Point
• 13 June 1900 US Census. Anton Korda-3 family
• 1 June 1905 Wisconsin Census. Anton Korda-3 family
• May 1910 Frank and Paul Korda-2 in Chicago
• 1914 or 1915 Frank marries Marie Mitz-2
• Aug 1915 Son, Irwin Korda-1 born to Frank and Marie
• 30 Aug 1916 Frank's wife Marie Mitz-2 visits sister-in-law Josephine Swetalla [Josephine Korda-2] in Lanark
• 5 June 1917 Frank's Draft Registration WW I
• 5 Sept 1917 Frank's family visiting Stevens Point
• 2 Nov 1918 Frank's wife Marie Mitz-2 dies from influenza
• Nov 1918 Anna Korda-2 cares for Irwin Korda-1
• 18 Dec 1918 Frank recovers from influenza-pneumonia, visits Stevens Point
• 22 Aug 1919 Frank visits Stevens Point
• 1919 Frank marries Clara Kirschbaum-2
• 9 Jan 1920 US Census. Frank's family in Chicago (includes Clara)
• 5 Aug 1922 Son, Frank A. Korda-1, born to Frank and Clara
• 23 Oct 1923 Daughter, Dorothy Grace Korda-1, born to Frank and Clara
• 27 Jul 1927 Frank and family visit Stevens Point
• 3 Apr 1930 US Census. Frank's family in Chicago
• 1942 Frank registers for WW II draft
• 1 Aug 1961 Frank dies in Chicago
• 5 Aug 1961 Frank's obituary in Stevens Point newspaper
• 26 Oct 1972 Clara dies

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.]

1900 and 1905 census reports for Frank Korda-2

13 June 1900 US Census Anton Korda-3 family

1 June 1905 Wisconsin Census Anton Korda-3 family

1910 US Census, Paul and Frank Korda-2 in Chicago

US Census

May 1910

Chicago, Cook, Illinois

17th Ward

Boarders with the William Tiffany family

1441 Augusta Street

Paul Corda [Paul Korda-2]

• Male, White, 21 years, Single
• Born in Wisconsin, both parents German-polish
• Occupation: Can filler, Varnish works

Frank Corda [Frank Korda-2]

• Male, White, 19 years, Single
• Born in Wisconsin, both parents German-polish
• Occupation: Can filler, Varnish works

Source: Database online. Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 17, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_259; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 1596; Image: 789.

1917 WW I Draft Registration, Frank Korda-2

Registration Card

Name in full: Frank A. Korda-2

Age: 26 years

Place of residence: 1936 Hoyne Ave, Chicago, Illinois

Date of birth: March 9, 1891

Place of birth: Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Present occupation: Packer

Where employed: Wheeler Varnish Co., 2260 Elston Ave.

Dependents: Wife and Child

Marital status: Married

Race: Caucasian

Previous military service: none

Grounds for claiming exemption: support of family.

Registrar's Report:

• Tall, slender, gray eyes, Dark brown hair, not bald.

6/5 1917

Source:

Database online. Registration Location: Cook County, Illinois; Roll: 1613897; Draft Board: 65.

1917 Frank Korda-2 family visits Stevens Point

The Gazette

Stevens Point

5 Sept 1917

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Korda-2 and son, Irwin [Irwin Korda-1], who had been visiting at the home of Mr. Korda's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Korda-3, 661 Prentice street, returned to Chicago Monday. Mrs. Korda [Marie Mitz-2] and son were here for three weeks and Mr. Korda for one week.

1918 Death of Marie Mitz-2, wife of Frank Korda-2

The Gazette

6 November 1918

Young Mother Dies

A telegram from Chicago last Saturday brought the sad information that Mrs. Frank Korda [Marie Mitz-2] died in that city that morning, a victim of influenza. The funeral was held in that city yesterday. Mrs. Korda leaves her husband [Frank Korda-2] and a three year old son [Irwin Korda-1]. Mr. Korda, who is also laid up with the prevailing epidemic, is a former Stevens Point boy and son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Korda-3, 661 Prentice street. The deceased lady visited local relatives a few years ago. Mr. Korda left for Chicago on Saturday night's train and remained for the funeral.

1918 Frank Korda-2 survives influenza

The Gazette

Stevens Point

18 Dec 1918

Was Near Death's Door

Frank Korda-2 came up from Chicago last Sunday morning to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Korda-3, 661 Prentice street, and among other relatives. Frank is just recovering from an eight weeks' siege with influenza-pneumonia, and during a portion of this time there seemed little chance for recovery. Mrs. Korda [Marie Mitz-2] was taken with the disease at about the same time as her husband and died within a few days.Because of his condition, Frank was not informed of his wife's death until a couple of weeks ago.

1920 US Census, Frank Korda-2 family

US Census

9 January 1920

Chicago, Cook, Illinois

27th ward

Address: 3225 Ridgeway Ave.

Frank Korda-2, Head.

• Male, white, 30, married.
• Born in Wisconsin, both parents born in Germany.
• Occupation: Shipping Clerk, Varnish factory.

Clara Korda [Clara Kirschbaum-2], wife.

• Female, white, 23, married.
• Born in Illinois, both parents born in Germany.

Irwin Korda-1, son.

• Male, white, 4 yrs 6 mos.
• Born in Illinois, father born in Wisconsin, mother born in Illinois.

Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 27, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_339; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 1653; Image: 1132.

1923 Birth of Dorothy Korda-1, daughter of Frank Korda-2

Certificate of Birth

Registered No. 44312

Place of Birth: County of Cook, City of Chicago,

Street and Number: 3225 N Ridgway [note: born at home]

Full name of child: Dorothy Grace Korda-1

Sex of child: F

Legitimate: Yes

Date of birth: October 23, 1923

Father

Name: Frank Korda-2

Residence: 3225 N Ridgeway

Color: W

Age at last birthday: 33 years

Birthplace: Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Occupation: 4man-varnish Mfg. Co

Mother

Full Maiden Name: Clara Kirchbaum (sic) [Clara Kirschbaum-2]

Residence: 3225 N Ridgeway

Color: W

Age at last birthday: 26 years

Birthplace: Chicago, Ill

Occupation: Housewife

Number of children of this mother:

• Born alive and now living: 2
• Born alive but now dead: 1
• Stillborn: 0

Certificate of attending physician:

of child born at 9:50 p.m.

sigature Elmer W. Mosley

4525 Beacon St.

July 1927 Frank Korda-2 family visits Stevens Point

Stevens Point Daily Journal

27 July 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Korda-2 and three children[Irwin Korda-1, Frank Korda-1, Dorothy Korda-1] and Miss Martha Kirschbond (sic) [Martha Kirschbaum-2] of Chicago, the latter a sister of Mrs. Korda [Clara Kirschbaum-2], motored to this city for a week-end visit with the Anton Korda-3 family, 661 Prentice street. Other guests at the Korda home are his niece, Mrs. M. E. Panyan[Emma Mary Skibba-1, wife of Matthew Emmett Panyan-1] and two children [Catherine Panyan-0, Elizabeth Panyan-0] from Buhl, Minn.

1930 US Census, Frank Korda-2 family

US Census

April 3, 1930

Ward 39, Block 154

Chicago, Cook, Illinois

4940 Parker Ave.

Home owned, value $10,000

Radio set in home

Frank A. Korda-2, Head.

• Male, White, 39 years, married, Age at first marriage 29
• Born in Wisconsin, Both parents born in Germany
• Employment: shipping clerk in a varnish factory

Clara Korda [Clara Kirschbaum-2], Wife.

• Female, white, 33 years, married, Age at first marriage 23
• Born in Illinois, Both parents born in Germany

Erwin Korda [Irwin Korda-1], Son

• Male, white, 14 years, single
• Born in Illinois. Father born in Wisconsin, mother born in Illinois

Frank Korda, Jr.[Frank Korda-1], Son

• Male, white, 7 years, single
• Born in Illinois, Father born in Wisconsin, mother born in Illinois

Dorothy Korda-1, Daughter

• Female, white 6 years, single
• Born in Illinois, Father born in Wisconsin, mother born in Illinois

Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 476; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2774; Image: 258.0.

1961 Frank Korda-2, death certificate

State of Illinois

Medical Certificate of Death

State File Number 56022

Registration District No 16.10

Place of Death: County of Cook, Inside city limits of Chicago

Length of stay in Chicago: 50 years

Name of Hospital: Presbyterian-St. Luke's

Length of hospital stay: 18 days

Usual residence: Illinois, Cook County,City of Chicago

Length of stay in Chicago: 50 years

Street address: 4940 Parker Ave.

Name of deceased: Frank A. Korda-2

Date of death: August 1, 1961

Sex: Male

Race: White

Marital status: Married

Date of birth: March 9, 1891

Age at last birthday: 70

Usual occupation: Executive

Kind of business: Paint

Birthplace: Stevens Point, Wis.

Citizenship: US

Father's full name: Anton Korda-3

Mother's full name: Susan Chezc (sic) [Susan Czech-3]

Was deceased ever in US armed forces? No

Social security number: 323-10-6595

Informant: Carole Carlson--clerk,

Relationship: hospital records

Immediate cause of death. Bilateral necrotizing bronchopneumonia

Interval between onset and death 5-7 days.

Other significant conditions contributing to death but not related to the terminal condition given above:

Chronic peritonitis due to ruptured diverticulum

Right empyema

Autopsy: yes

Disposition: Burial 8-4-61

Cemetary: St. Joseph

Location: River Grove, Ill.

Funeral director: Wm. C. Smith & Sons,

2500 N. Cicero Ave

Chicago, Ill.

1961 Frank Korda-2, obituary

Stevens Point Daily Journal

5 August 1961

Former Resident Dies

Funeral services were held at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church at Chicago Friday morning for Frank Korda Sr. [Frank Korda-2], 70, of Chicago, who died there Tuesday. Mr. Korda was a native of Stevens Point.

Burial was made in St. Joseph's Cemetery at Chicago.

Mr. Korda was born here on March 9, 1891, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Korda-3. He grew up here, where the Korda family residence has been maintained for many years at 661 Prentice St. He went to Chicago about 50 years ago and he operated a paint factory for many years. He later sold the factory and then established a paint retail store.

He is survived by his [second] wife, the former Clara Kirschbaum-2 of Chicago: a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Dorothy) King [Dorothy Korda-1], Franklin Park, Ill.; two sons, Irwin [Irwin Korda-1], Park Ridge, Ill., and Frank Korda Jr.[Frank Korda-1], Franklin Park; six grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Gussie Skibba [Gusta Korda-2], Buhl, Minn., Mrs. Josephine Swetalla [Josephine Korda-2], Amherst; Mrs. Sam (Anna) Collier [Samuel Collier-2 and Anna Korda-2], Flint, Mich., Mrs. John (Jennie) Kubiak [John Kubiayk-2 and Jennie Korda-2], Oshkosh, and Mrs. Mae Durand [Mae Korda-2], 661 Prentice St., and one brother, Leo Korda-2, Chicago.

Among those attending the funeral services Friday were Mrs. Durand and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jakusz [Harry Jakusz-1 and Mildred Durand-1] and son James [James Jakusz-0], all of 661 Prentice St.