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.

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.

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, 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.