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.

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.

A tale of three Irwins

Irwin Collier-1's comment on the death of Irwin Korda-1's mother:

"When Marie [Marie Mitz-2] died my Mother [Anna Korda-2] went to Chicago to take care of Irwin [Irwin Korda-1] I was named after Irwin."

Thus, dear reader,we discover the origin of the baptismal name of your blogmeister, Irwin Collier-0.

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.