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.

Timeline of Paul Korda-2

Paul Peter Korda-2

Time line

• 12 Jan 1889. Paul Korda-2 born to Anton Korda-2 and Susan Czech-2 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
• 13 June 1900. US Census. Anton Korda-3 family in Stevens Point
• 1 June 1905. Wisconsin Census. Anton Korda-3 family in Stevens Point.
• May 1910. US Census. Frank Korda-2 and Paul Korda-2, boarders in Chicago.
• 23 July 1910 Paul from Chicago visiting parents in Stevens Point.
• 24 July 1912. Agnes Muszynski-2 visits Stevens Point, presumably as prospective wife or fiancée
• 13 Nov 1912. Paul suffers a broken toe in a work accident
• 15 Jan 1913. Paul marries Agnes Muszynski-2 in Chicago
• 1913. Son Raymond Korda-1 born.
• Aug 1915. Sister Mae Korda-2 visits her brothers in Chicago
• Oct 1915. Paul and family visit Stevens Point
• 22 Dec 1915. Brother Leo Korda-2 visits brothers in Chicago
• 3 Mar 1917. Second son, George Korda-1 born in Chicago
• Jun 1917. Paul registers for World War I draft
• Nov 1919. Paul visits Stevens Point. Working two jobs in Chicago.
• 16 Jan 1920. US Census. Paul Korda-2 family in Chicago.
• Aug 1921. Paul visits Stevens Point for a week.
• 2 Nov 1923. Third son, Robert Korda-1 born in Chicago.
• 10 Apr 1930. US Census. Paul Korda-2 family in Chicago
• 2 Dec 1938. Paul's wife Agnes dies from cancer of the gall bladder
• 4 Dec 1938. Short obituary of Agnes
• 8 Dec 1938. Obituary for Agnes in Stevens Point Daily Journal
• 29 Jun 1940. Paul marries Virgina Marie Kalla-2 in Chicago
• 1942. Paul's World War II draft registration
• 27 Jun 1953. Paul dies. Obituary in Stevens Point.

1900, 1905, 1910 Census reports Paul Korda-2

13 June 1900 US Census. Anton Korda-3 family in Stevens Point


1 June 1905 Wisconsin Census. Anton Korda-3 family in Stevens Point


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

1910 Paul Korda-2 visits Stevens Point

Stevens Point Journal

23 July 1910

Paul Corda [Paul Korda-2] of Chicago arrived Sunday morning for a visit of a couple of weeks with his relatives [Anton Korda-3] on Prentice street.

1912 Agnes Meets Paul Korda-2's Family

The Gazette

Stevens Point

24 July 1912

Miss Agnes Mason [Agnes Muszynski-2] of Chicago visited for a couple of weeks at the Corda [Anton Korda-3] home on Prentice street. Paul Corda [Paul Korda-2], who is employed in the big city, was also here for a short visit.

1912 Paul Korda-2 injured at work

The Gazette

Stevens Point

13 November 1912

Paul Corda [Paul Korda-2], a former Stevens Point boy who has been employed in Chicago for several years, is laid up with a broken toe through an accident which befell him last week. While unloading a barrel containing fifty gallons of oil, the barrel slipped and fell on his toe with the above result. He will be unable to work for about three weeks.

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.

1917 Paul Korda-2's WW I Draft Registration

WWI Draft Registration Card

1. Name in full: Paul Peter Korda-2, age 28 years

2. Home address: 2019 N. Hoyne Av., Chicago, Ill.

3. Date of birth: January 12, 1889

4. Citizenship: Natural born

5. Where born: Stevens Point Wisconsin

6. blank

7. Present trade, occupation: truck chauffeur

8. Employer: Wieland Varnish Works, 2260 Elston Av.

9. Dependents: wife, 2 children

10. Marital status: Married

Race: Caucasian

11. Previous military service: none

Registrar's report

1. Tall, medium build

2. Blue eye, light hair, not bald

(signed) Marjory McLaren

Ward 28, precinct 21

Chicago, Ill.

June 5, 1917

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

1919 Paul Korda-2 working two jobs

Stevens Point Daily Journal

8 Nov 1919

Fills Two Positions

Paul Korda-2, a boyhood resident of Stevens Point, came here from Chicago Saturday to join his wife [Agnes Muszynski-2] and two sons [Raymond Korda-1 and George Korda-1] for a week's visit at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Korda-3, on Union street [sic]. Paul devotes a portion of each day to driving a taxicab in the big city and also acts as assistant manager of the Crystal theater, one of Chicago's handsomest movie houses [illegible]has main floor seating capacity of 2000 people. Two of his brothers, Leo and Frank Korda [Leo Korda-2 and Frank Korda-2], are also [illegible, presumably "living in Chicago"].

Note from Irwin Collier-1 "He told us he was a Bouncer at the Theater."

1920 US Census, Paul Korda-2 family

US Census

Illinois, Cook County

Chicago

16 Jan 1920

2019 N. Hoyne Ave.

Renting

Paul Korda-2, Head, Male, White, 31 years, Married. Born in Wisconsin, parents born in Poland. Chauffeur.

Agnes Korda [Agnes Muszynski-2]. Wife, Female, White, 28 years, Married. Born in Illinois, parents born in Poland. Housework.

Raymond Korda-1. Son, Male, White, 6 years, Single. Born in Illinois. Father born in Wisconsin. Mother born in Illinois.

George Korda-1. Son, Male, White, 2 10/12 years, Single Born in Illinois. Father born in Wisconsin. Mother born in Illinois.

Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 28, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_343; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 1707; Image: 1058.

1930 US Census Paul Korda Family

US Census

Illinois, Cook County

Chicago

10 April 1930

5323 Henderson Street

Renting $50/month

Paul Korda-2. Head. Male, White, 40 years, Married. Age at first marriage 21. Born in Wisconsin. Parents born in Poland. Salesman, Wheeler Varnish.

Agnes Korda [Agnes Muszynski-2]. Wife-H, Female, White, 38, Married. Age at first marriage 20. .Born in Illinois. Parents born in Poland.

Raymond Korda-1. Son. Male, White, 16 years, single. Father born in Wisconsin, Mother born in Illinois. Errand Boy, Gleason Printing.

George Korda-1. Son, Male, White, 13 years, single. Born in Illinois. Father born in Wisconsin, Mother born in Illinois.

Robert Korda-1. Son, Male, White, 13 years, single. Father born in Wisconsin, Mother born in Illinois.

Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 474; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 1378; Image: 818.0.

Paul Korda-2's Wife's Death Certificate, 1938

Certificate of Death: 31950

1. Place of death County of Cook, City of Chicago, Garfield Park Community Hospital
Length of time at place where death occurred 17 days
1a. Place of residence
State of Illinois, County of Cook, City of Chicago, 5134 W. Medell Avenue

2. Full name Agnes Korda [Agnes Muszynski-2]

3. Sex Female

4. Color or race white

5. Single, married, widowed, or divorced married

5a. If married, widowed, or divorced, wife of Paul [Paul Korda-2]

6. Date of birth August 25, 1891

7. Age 47 years, 3 months, 7 days

8. Trade, profession, or particular work done Housewife

9. Industry or business Home

10. Date deceased last worked in this occupation unknown

11. Total time (years) spent in this occupation unknown

12. Birthplace Chicago, Illinois

13. Father John Muszynski-3

14. Birthplace of father Poland

15. Mother Anna Witkowski-3

16. Birthplace of mother Poland

17. Informant Garfield Park Community Hospital records, C. Knight, 3813 Washington

18. Place of burial St Adalbert Cemetery, Niles township, Cook County, Illinois

19. Date of burial Dec 5, 1938

20. Undertaker B.B. Drabonski, 1410 N. Ashland Ave.

Medical Certificate of Death

21. Date of Death Dec 2, 1938
22. I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from March 2, 1938 to Dec 2, 1938. I last saw her alive on December 2, 1938. Death is said to have occurred on the date stated above at 7:45 p.m.

The principal cause of death was Carcinoma of liver and gall bladder

Date of onset March 1938

Other contributory causes Carcinoma of gall bladder

Date of onset March 1938

23. An operation was performed November 16, 1938 for carcinoma of the gall bladder

Was there an autopsy? No

What test confirmed the diagnosis? Physical and Xray

Signed: John J. Pflock, MD 2130 N. California Ave. Dec. 2, 1938. Telephone: Ham (sp?) 1720 25.

Filed by Registrar Robt A. Black,
1938 Dec 4 PM 6:46

4 Dec 1938 obit of Agnes Korda in Chicago Daily Tribune

Chicago Daily Tribune

4 Dec 1938

Korda--Agnes Korda [Agnes Muszynski-2], beloved wife of Paul [Paul Korda-2], devoted mother of Raymond [Raymond Korda-1], George [George Korda-1], and Robert [Robert Korda-1], mother-in-law of Rose [wife of Raymond Korda-1], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Muszynski-3. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., from chapel at 1410 N. Ashland avenue to St. Stanislaus Kostka church. Interment at St. Adalbert cemetery.

29 June 1940 Second Marriage of Paul Korda-2

State of Illinois, Cook County

Marriage License 640463

To any Person Legally Authorized to Solemnize Marriage.

Greeting:

Marriage may be Celebrated, in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, between Mr. Paul Korda-2 of Chicago, in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, of the age of 51 years, and Miss Victoria M. Kalla [Victoria Marie Kalla-2], of Chicago, in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, of the age of 31 years.

Witness, Michael J. Flynn, County Clerk of the County of Cook and the Seal thereof

at my office in Chicago, this 15 day of June, A.D. 1940.

[Signed] Michael J. Flynn, County Clerk.

[...]

I, Daniel J. Murray, a Roman Catholic Priest, hereby certify that Mr. Paul Korda-2 and Miss Victoria M. Kalla-2 were united in Marriage by me at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, on the 29 day of June, 1940.

[Signed] Rev. Daniel J. Murray

Address: 690 Belmont Ave.

1942 Paul Korda-2's WWII Draft Registration Card

WWII Draft Registration Card

Serial Number U 1839

Year: 1942

• Name: Paul Peter Korda-2
• Residence: 2143 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago, Ill
• Telephone: Belmont 3929
• Age: 53 years
• Date of Birth: 12 Jan 1889
• Place of Birth: Stevens Point, Wisconsin
• Name of person who will know your address: Mrs. Marie Korda [Victoria Kalla-2]
• Employer's Name and Address: J. B. Winter & Co., Inc., 2737 Fulton St.

Database online. Roll: 30955_165851; Local board: Chicago , Illinois.

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].

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.

Leo Korda visiting brothers in Chicago

The Gazette

Stevens Point, Wisc.,

22 Dec 1915

p. 2

Leo Korda-2 left for Chicago last Friday morning to visit a few days with his brothers, Paul [Paul Korda-2]and Frank [Frank Korda-2]. He will then go to Birmingham, Ala., where a position has been offered him for the winter. Leo expects to return here next May and again enter the employ of B.V. Martin, the building contractor.

Leo and Paul Korda visiting Stevens Point Aug 1921

The Gazette

Stevens Point

24 August 1921

Leo F. Korda-2, who came here from Chicago last week to visit his parents, returned south on Sunday afternoon's train. He was accompanied to this city by Mrs. Korda [Emma Schacke-2], who will remain several days longer. Paul Korda-2 of Chicago also spent last week at the family home on Prentice St.