This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/2360.1.3 Message Board Post: Here is a link to a History of Portage County book on Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/PORTAGE-COUNTY-WISCONSIN-HIST-STEVENS-POINT-PLOVER-WI_W0QQitemZ4648772650QQcategoryZ378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Iveson, Barker, Grover, Fancher, Nystrum Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/2360.1.1.2 Message Board Post: While my IVESON ancestors did not appear in the Stockton Publication, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this for anyone researching families in the Stockton area. It gives a clearer history of the area, and what life was like for the settlers in early Stockton Township. I recommend this for anyone researching family in the area. I received my copy a few weeks ago, and enjoy reading and re-reading it! -Elise, MN

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/2360.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I do not believe Ostrowskis are in this book. Most of the Ostrowskis are from the Amherst Junction/Amherst area. We've mainly outlined the founding families or people who were instrumental in town government for the town of Stockton. We do have some family histories, but they may be published in a later publication. If you are interested, the books are still available from our town clerk. Thank You! Are you looking for any one in particular? Maybe I can help you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/2360.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Does the name Ostrowski in your book, and if so can I still get a copy?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schelke, Kresh, Wood, Shulfer, Klismith, Wayerski, Glenzer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/2363 Message Board Post: Source - Stevens Point Journal May 4, 2006 Frank Kresh Frank J. Kresh, 84, died Monday, May 1, 2006 at home following a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held Friday at Boston Funeral Home, with Deacon Art Schaller officiating. Burial of his ashes will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, town of Grand Rapids. A memorial is established in Frank's name for Community Industries. Frank was born Aug. 9, 1921 in Stevens Point to the late Frank and Rose (Schelke) Kresh. He attended St. Peters Grade School and Emerson High School. Frank joined the Air Force in September of 1942 and received an Honorable Discharge in January of 1946. He served as a sergeant in New Guinea and the Southern Philippines. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater ribbon with 4 bronze stars, and the American Theater Service Ribbon. Frank married Lorraine Wood on June 8, 1944, in Stevens Point. Following military service, Frank worked at Weber Lifelike Fly / Weber Plastics until 1981. In 1950, he completed his machinist toolmaker apprenticeship and in 1966 the Advanced Industrial Hydraulic Course. In 1981, he worked for the city of Stevens Point until retirement in 1987. Frank was an active member of the Central Wisconsin Radio Amateur Club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; one daughter, Susan of Stevens Point; two sons, Donald (Cynthia) of Wisconsin Rapids and James of Wabasha, MN.; three grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jason (fiancee Julie Farah) and Jamie Kresh; a great grandchild, Kiana; a brother, Joseph of Milwaukee; three sisters, Martha Shulfer, Helen Klismith and Irene (John) Wayerski, Stevens Point; and a sister and brother-in-law, Alberta and Laurence Glenzer of Stevens Point. Nieces and nephews also survive. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy. +++++ On-line sources to check: Stevens Point Area Obituary Index http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/archives/obits/osearch.htm Cemetery records at: http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/archives/Cemetery/ Census records at: http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/archives/Census/ Portage County Historical Society http://www.pchswi.org/index.htm Portage County Courthouse: http://www.co.portage.wi.us/ UW-St Point Archives http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/gen/genealog.htm#ARCHIVES Where to write http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiportag/links/portadd.htm Recent obits can be obtained from WI Newpapers On-line - http://www.wisinfo.com/ I am not related to nor have any additional information on these surnames. If there is a question of error in this transcription, please consult the original documents. R/S MAK http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiportag

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FLINT, GREGORY, WATTS, PRIEST Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/2362 Message Board Post: Seeking descendents of Thaddeus Watts & Mary Flint (b. ~ 1850), married in 1879. Mary Flint Watts is my GG-Grandmother; Thaddeus was her second husband. Thaddeus was born in Stevens Point (his mother formerly Margaret Priest). As a married couple, they lived in Stevens Point from 1979 on. Thaddeus worked as a teamster for the volunteer fire department. They had two children: William (1879) and Cora (1883). Mary passed away in 1900. This is about all we know of Mary. If you have the above folks in your ancestry, I would really like to hear from you. Thank you.

Portage-Forest County WI Archives Obituaries.....Simonis, Martha A. June 16, 1912 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/wifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: John Irish jcirish99@hotmail.com June 1, 2006, 10:07 am Stevens Point Daily Journal OBITUARY - FALL PROVES FATAL, MRS. PETER SIMONIS - Stevens Point Daily Journal Mrs. Peter Simonis of Blackwell, Forest county, formerly Miss Martha Betker of the town of Alban, this county, passed away at her home at the former place last Sunday morning from injuries sustained on the Thursday previous. Mrs. Simonis was returning home from Laona, on a motor car that makes regular trips to the two places, when as the car rounded a curve in the track, another was seen approaching in the opposite direction. As both were going at a good rate of speed, to stop was impossible and the occupants saw that jumping was their only means of escape. All but Mrs. Simonis got off the car in safety, but she was thrown violently to the ground when her clothing caught in the car. The injuries she sustained caused much suffering and death came as a great relief. Mrs. Simonis was about thirty years of age and is survived by her husband and five small children. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Simonis lived in the town of Alban, in which town her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Betker, reside, and the body was brought there on Tuesday for burial. The funeral was held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning from the Catholic Church. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wi/portage/obits/s/simonis170gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/wifiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb

Forest-Portage County WI Archives Obituaries.....Irish, Mary A. March 29, 1964 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/wifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: John Irish jcirish99@hotmail.com June 1, 2006, 10:00 am Forest County Republican OBITUARY - RITES HELD FOR MRS. C. J. IRISH (1964) Funeral services were held at 9 am yesterday in St. Leonards Catholic church, Laona, for Mrs. Chester J. Irish, 72, a Laona resident for 55 years. Mrs. Irish died at 5:30 pm Sunday at the Ovitz hospital, Laona. Pallbearers were Frank Aschenbrener, William Karl Jr., Herman Lang, William Karl Sr., Frank Bohman and Edward Sharnek. Burial was in the Laona cemetary. Halverson Funeral Home of Crandon was in charge of arrangements. The deceased was born September 6, 1891, at Rosholt, Wisconsin, the daughter of Carl and Mary Betker. She came to Laona in 1909 and was married on October 30, 1911. Mrs. Irish was a member of the St. Leonard's congregation, Christian Mothers and Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Harold C. Irish of Shawano and John H. Irish of Laona; a sister, Polly, Rosholt, and five grandchildren. She was precededin death by her parents, three sisters and a brother. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wi/forest/obits/i/irish169gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/wifiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sopa Classification: Census Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/2361 Message Board Post: WI Births Frank Sopa Apr 1887 Trempealeau 0284 002811 1910 Census Paul Sopa Withee Twp, Clark, WI abt 1862 White Male 1920 Census Florian Sopa Buena Vista, Portage, WI abt 1896 WI White Francis Sopa Buena Vista, Portage, WI abt 1897 WI White Raymond P Sopa Buena Vista, Portage, WI abt 1918 WI White Adolph I Sopa Buena Vista, Portage, WI abt 1919 WI White John Sopa Buena Vista, Portage, WI abt 1860 Germany White Elizabeth Sopa Buena Vista, Portage, WI abt 1867 Preußen White Charlief Sopa Buena Vista, Portage, WI abt 1901 WI White Hellen R Sopa Buena Vista, Portage, WI abt 1903 WI White Anna M Sopa Buena Vista, Portage, WI abt 1904 WI White Lewis P Sopa Buena Vista, Portage, WI abt 1909 WI White Susie F Sopa Buena Vista, Portage, WI abt 1913 WI White Joe Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1893 WI White Johanna Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1893 WI White Bernard Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1914 WI White Hydment Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1915 WI White Edwin Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1917 WI White Henrick Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1918 WI White 1930 Census Joe Sopa Johanna Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1893 WI Head Johanna Sopa Joe Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1894 Wife Bernard J Sopa Joe & Johanna Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1914 Son Zigmond Sopa Joe & Johanna Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1916 Son Edwin Sopa Joe & Johanna Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1917 Son Henry P Sopa Joe & Johanna Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1919 Son Chestine M Sopa Joe & Johanna Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1922 Daughter Leonard G Sopa Joe & Johanna Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1925 Son Jennette A Sopa Joe & Johanna Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1926 Daughter Evlyn A Sopa Joe & Johanna Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1929 Daughter Emily D Sopa Joe & Johanna Sopa Lanark, Portage, WI abt 1929 Daughter WWI Draft Charles Frank Sopa 9 Feb 1900 White Not Stated, Portage, WI Florin John Sopa 14 Apr 1895 Caucasian WI - , Portage, WI Joe Sopa 12 Mar 1893 Caucasian WI - , Portage, WI WWII Army Enlistment Chester L Sopa 1920 Wisconsin 10 Dec 1942 WI WI Edwin P Sopa 1917 Wisconsin 18 Nov 1941 WI IL Zigmond G Sopa 1915 Wisconsin 1 Oct 1940 WI WI SSDI Adolph Sopa 10 May 1919 16 Feb 2005 Stevens Point, Portage, WI Bernard Sopa 30 Oct 1913 9 Nov 2000 Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Caroline Sopa 4 Feb 1922 Sep 1981 Stevens Point, Portage, WI Charlie F. Sopa 9 Feb 1900 21 May 1994 Stevens Point, Portage, WI Florian Sopa 14 Apr 1895 Mar 1963 Harry P. Sopa 6 Oct 1922 5 Feb 2005 Stevens Point, Portage, WI Irene Sopa 26 Apr 1917 4 May 2001 Franklin, Milwaukee, WI Joanne H. Sopa 1 Mar 1933 27 Aug 2001 Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Joseph Sopa 12 Mar 1893 Feb 1985 Stevens Point, Portage, WI Julian Sopa 15 Feb 1922 14 Apr 1995 Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Lillian H. Sopa 17 Jan 1913 12 Jul 2001 Plover, Portage, WI Louis Sopa 25 Aug 1908 Feb 1981 Almond, Portage, WI Mary Sopa 30 Mar 1929 Nov 1985 Amherst, Portage, WI Michael S. Sopa 24 Jul 1966 27 Feb 2000 Waupaca, Waupaca, WI Phyllis M. Sopa 15 Sep 1936 28 Feb 2004 Stevens Point, Portage, WI Raymond Sopa 18 Jan 1918 5 Mar 1997 Stevens Point, Portage, WI Richard Sopa 9 May 1929 15 Nov 1999 La Crosse, La Crosse, WI Severine A. Sopa 17 May 1923 29 Oct 2002 King, Waupaca, WI Susan Sopa 29 Dec 1902 10 Jan 1992 Zigmund G. Sopa 25 May 1915 30 Apr 2002 Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Obits http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/archives/obits/osearch.htm Golla, Anton Mrs.Sopa, Martha SPDJ 2 Jan 1964, 4 Jan Gosh, BerthaSopaSPDJ 1 May, 27 Apr 1970 Gosh, BerthaSopa, Florian Mrs. SPDJ 1 May, 27 Apr 1970 Iwanski, Louis Mrs.Sopa, Anna SPJ 2 Jan 1997, 31 Dec 1996 Konkol, Alex Mrs.Sopa, Frances SPDJ 22 May, 21 May 1963, 25 May Konkol, Johanna Sopa, Joseph Mrs.SPDJ 25 Oct, 21 Oct 1967 Kulick, Donald Mrs.Sopa, Bernadette SPJ 14 Dec 1988, 15 Dec Palash, CarolineSopa, Adolph Mrs.SPJ 14 Sept 1981 Palash, Susan J.Sopa, Charles F. Mrs.SPJ 10 Jan 1992, 11 Jan Patoka, MaryannSopa, Myron J. Mrs.SPJ 9 Nov 1985 Sopa, Adolph I. SPJ 18 Feb 2005 http://library2.uwsp.edu/obits/OpenFullText.aspx?id=1299 Sopa, Bernard (Barney) PCG 17 Nov 2000 (p6) http://library2.uwsp.edu/obits/OpenFullText.aspx?id=115039 Sopa, Charles F. SPJ 23 May 1994 Sopa, Chester L. Pfc(burial) SPDJ 30 July, 21 July 1949 Sopa, Chester L. Pfc SPDJ 17 Nov 1945 (fp), 13, 18 Dec Sopa, Christina J. (inf) SPJ 8 Oct 1984 Sopa, Clarence SPDJ 21 Apr 1930 Sopa, Edwin P. SPJ 14 Feb 1992, 15 Feb Sopa, Florian Jr SPJ 1 Oct 1996 Sopa, Florian Mrs.Adamski, FrancesSPDJ 19 Aug, 14 Aug 1930, 15 Aug Sopa, Florian S. SPDJ 9 Mar 1963, 14 Mar Sopa, Germaine E. SPDJ 5 Nov, 8 Nov, 4 Nov 1949 Sopa, Harry P. PCG 11 Feb 2005 (p34) http://library2.uwsp.edu/obits/OpenFullText.aspx?id=1256 Sopa, John F. PCG 24 Feb 2006 (p6) http://library2.uwsp.edu/obits/OpenFullText.aspx?id=116216 Sopa, John V. SPDJ 9 Dec, 2 Dec 1950 Sopa, Joseph G. SPJ 23 Feb, 22 Feb 1985 Sopa, Julian SPJ 17 Apr 1995 Sopa, Lillian H.KonkolPCG 20 July 2001 (p9) http://library2.uwsp.edu/obits/OpenFullText.aspx?id=114209 Sopa, Louis P. SPJ 9 Feb 1981 Sopa, LucyStuczynski, Valentine Mrs.SPDJ 1 June, 28 May 1951 Sopa, Myron Mrs.Patoka, MaryannSPJ 9 Nov 1985 Sopa, Phyllis M.WarnerSPJ 1 Mar 2004 http://library2.uwsp.edu/obits/OpenFullText.aspx?id=3722 Sopa, Phyllis M.WarnerPCG 5 Mar 2004 (p6) http://library2.uwsp.edu/obits/OpenFullText.aspx?id=3741 Sopa, Raymond SPJ 6 Mar 1997, 7 Mar Sopa, Richard J. PCG 19 Nov 1999 (p11) http://library2.uwsp.edu/obits/OpenFullText.aspx?id=102833 Sopa, Richard J. SPJ 17 Nov, 16 Nov 1999 Sopa, Severine A. SPJ 31 Oct 2002 Sopa, Severine A. PCG 8 Nov 2002 (p26) http://library2.uwsp.edu/obits/OpenFullText.aspx?id=6244 Sopa, Sr M. Hermina SPJ 27 June 1994 Sopa, Zigmund G. (Ziggy) SPJ 2 May 2002 Sopa, Zigmund G. (Ziggy) PCG 10 May 2002 (p6) http://library2.uwsp.edu/obits/OpenFullText.aspx?id=6951 Cemetery http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/archives/Cemetery/ Name Dates Cemetery Sopa, Bertha Suski 1896 - 1970 St. Mary's, Fancher Sopa, Charles F. 1900 - 1994 St. Mary's, Fancher Sopa, Chester L. 25 Aug 1920 - 4 Nov 1944 St. Mary's, Fancher Sopa, Christina J. 1984 - 1984 Guardian Angel (Sec 15) Sopa, Florian 1895 - 1963 St. Mary's, Fancher Sopa, Germaine 1935 - 1949 St. Mary's, Fancher Sopa, Johanna 1893 - 1967 St. Mary's, Fancher Sopa, Joseph 1893 - 1985 St. Mary's, Fancher Sopa, Lillian H. 1913 - (blank) St. Mary's, Fancher Sopa, Louis P. 1908 - 1981 St. Mary's, Fancher Sopa, Maryann 30 Mar 1929 - 8 Nov 1985 St. Mary's, Fancher Sopa, Myron J. 15 June 1924 - (blank) St. Mary's, Fancher Sopa, Raymond 1918 - 1997 St. Mary's, Fancher Sopa, Richard J. 9 May 1929 - 15 Nov 1999 St. Mary's, Fancher Sopa, Susan J. 1902 - 1992 St. Mary's, Fancher +++++ On-line sources to check: Stevens Point Area Obituary Index http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/archives/obits/osearch.htm Cemetery records at: http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/archives/Cemetery/ Census records at: http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/archives/Census/ Portage County Historical Society http://www.pchswi.org/index.htm Portage County Courthouse: http://www.co.portage.wi.us/ UW-St Point Archives http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/gen/genealog.htm#ARCHIVES Where to write http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiportag/links/portadd.htm Recent obits can be obtained from WI Newpapers On-line - http://www.wisinfo.com/ I am not related to nor have any additional information on these surnames. If there is a question of error in this transcription, please consult the original documents. R/S MAK http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiportag

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Iveson, Barker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/2360.1.2.2.1.1 Message Board Post: I have the obits for my Iveson ancestors. I have ordered the publication, and look forward to seeing what info I may glean. Thanks for the info. -Elise, MN

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/2360.1.2.2.1 Message Board Post: Yes, make the checks to: The Town of Stockton. There are plenty of Konkols and Glodowskis still living in the area. Have you tried the Portage County Obituary listings from the university archives? If not here's a link http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/archives/obits/osearch.htm for burials: http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/archives/Cemetery/ Hope you enjoy the book!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Iveson, Barker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/2360.1.2.2 Message Board Post: Who do I make the check out to for the publication? Town of Stockton? Please let me know. -Elise, MN,

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Iveson, Barker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/2360.1.2.1 Message Board Post: What type of info do you need? Thomas and Sarah (Barker) Iveson lived (apparently) somewhere near the Konkels and Gladowskis in the vicinity of Lake Thomas. (per census records) They were both of English extraction and raised their family there (David, Sarah, George, Mary Jane, Milo, Levi-my great grandfather, and Dora Iveson were their children) I have a lot of info on their later lives, but not much about Thomas and Sarah. I know Thomas died in May 1885 of typhoid fever. On the 1920 census Sarah Iveson was living in Stockton, however, with some of her children. By that time she was quite old. I've got to get my order for the publication in this instant! :) My husband and I have visited the Stockton, Stevens Point, and area to research. Also have visited the Greenwood Cemetery in Amherst where Thomas and Sarah Iveson are buried, as well as several of their descendents. Sarah's father, Thomas Barker, also is buried there. Any further info would be greatly appreciated. -Elise, MN

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/2360.1.2 Message Board Post: Oops, I did see the name you are researching!! Lots of information on that area of Lake Thomas. We also have a member of our committee who's family has lived at the Lake Thomas area since before the 1900's. Maybe he knows of the family. Let me know more information.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/2360.1.1 Message Board Post: The book is 52 pages long. The $14.95 includes the shipping charges. The book is a compilation of many long hours of research done by our historical committee members. Tons of pictures. If you are looking for specific names, we have an extensive amount of records. Let me know what and who you are looking for and we'll see if we can help you. Hope you order the book, I think you'll enjoy it! Be sure to include you mailing address when ordering!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Iveson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/2360.1 Message Board Post: I am very interested in this publication. How many pages is the book? Are there photographs? Is there a shipping charge? Who published it? Sorry so many questions, but I am very happy to see that this publication. I am researching the Iveson family that lived near Lake Thomas 1860-1920. They also resided in Amherst and Amherst Junction. Thanks for the info. I will be placing my order asap. Best Wishes, Elise, MN.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/2360 Message Board Post: The Town of Stockton now has an 150th anniversary book out for publication. Some of the names included in the book are Lukasavitz, Bronk, Leary Schulfer, Pliska, Kluck. There are many more names and places listed. The cost of the book is $14.95. If interested, please send checks to: 150th Anniversay Publication, Town of Stockton, PO Box 106, Custer, Wisconsin 54423. Some of the towns included are Custer, Stockton, Fancher, Arnott, Smokey Spur.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Omernik Bednarz Stroik Kontni Lepinski Pellowski Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.co.uk/mbexec/msg/5538/DFC.2ACE/407.447.608.2 Message Board Post: I just stumbled across your message from several years ago and I have some information which may be of assistance, if you don't already have it. Victoria Stroiks' parents were, Andreas Stroik (b 1802, d 1/26/1868, married 1824) and Mariannan Pellowski (b. 1805 d. 4/21/1861) both were born in Lipusz, Prussian Poland. Marianna died at Lippusch, County Berent, West Prussia, Andreas died at Sharon, Portage, Wisconsin. Victoria Stroik (b 12/12/1825, d 9/16/1917) married Albert Jospeh Omernik on 1854. They had one child that I know of, Joseph J. Omerik. Joseph (b 3/19/1869, d 5/27/1946) had two marriages. His first marriage was to Francisca Lepinski and they had 10 Omernik children (Henry, Damien, Adam, Rosella, Sophia, Alex, Nick, Ernest, Onufry and Clara) Francisca died on 1/1/1915. Joseph remarried to Leokadia Kontni (b. 3/11/1898 d. 1/26/1931) n 7/3/1916 and had six Omernik children (Francis, Emily, Stanley, Josie, Barnaby, and Benigna). Francis is my maternal grandmother and I believe that she is the only surviving child. Hope this information helps - please send me anything you have which could help me on my tree. FYI, Francis married Michael Bednarz (from northern Wisconsin) and I cannot locate anything on his tree. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Peplinski, Kaczmarek, Kawleski, Peplinski, Langlois, Thorson, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/1346.1.4 Message Board Post: Source - Stevens Point Daily Journal Oct 02, 2004 Jerome "Jerry" R. Kaczmarek, 74, of 500 Walker St., Stevens Point, entered eternal life surrounded by his loving family at his side on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at St. Michael's Hospital. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church, with the Rev. Robert Schaller officiating. Boston Funeral Home and the St. Faustina Room at St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will take place at Guardian Angel Cemetery with full military honors. Jerome was born Feb. 21, 1930, in the town of Eau Pleine, a son of the late Peter and Berniece (Kawleski) Kaczmarek. He attended various schools in the Stevens Point area and graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1948. While attending high school, he began working for the Fox Theatre and continued working there for several years. It was at the Fox that he met his wife, Pat. Jerry went on to graduate from the School of Mortuary Science in Milwaukee in 1950. He then went to work for the Prais Funeral Home in Stevens Point from 1950 to 1953, and later worked part-time for Dzikoski Funeral Home for many years. He was united in marriage to the former Patricia Peplinski on May 30, 1953, at St. Peter Catholic Church. After their wedding, the couple settled in Stevens Point at his present address. His wife, Patricia, died June 25, 1999. At the time of her death, they had celebrated 46 years of marriage. In 1953, Jerome worked for the Great Lakes Water Softener Co. He then worked for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as a drivers license examiner from 1955 until his retirement in 1989. Jerry was one of the first two members of the state's new driver license examination force in 1955, which then covered a five-county area, spending only two days a week in Stevens Point. Gradually, as more examiners were hired through the years, he was assigned to the Stevens Point office. He was one of a group of people then considered pathfinders, who molded the department into what it is today. Duties went from elementary tasks to giving road examinations to taking over vehicle registrations. After his retirement he did volunteer work for St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store for a time, before serving as a bailiff for the Portage County Circuit Court from 1993 to 1996. Jerry joined the Wisconsin National Guard of Stevens Point in 1947, serving as sergeant first class in B Battery of the 120th Field Artillery 32nd Division until 1973. He was called to active duty during the Berlin Crisis at Fort Lewis, Wash., from October 1961 to August 1962. He joined the 213th S & S Battalion of the Army Reserve out of Wausau in 1973, serving as sergeant first class in graves registration until his retirement from the military in 1981. He was elected to the Stevens Point Common Council in 1966 as alderman in the Fourth Ward. Jerry was re-elected 10 more times and served a total of 22 years on the Common Council. During those years, 1966 to 1988, he served on various boards and committees. He was a past chairman of the Public Protection Committee and was a member of the Stevens Point Safety Council. He also served terms on the Finance Committee, Personnel Committee, Advisory Board, School Sites Committee, Goerke Field Study Committee and was the Common Council's representative on the Portage County Health Committee. Jerry was president of the Parks and Recreation Board, and worked on enlarging the park system. Jerry was instrumental in the plans for acquisition of land for the riverfront park project, and took the necessary steps to join Bukolt and Pfiffner Pioneer Parks as well as saving the Pfiffner Building. Jerome was a very active member of the Monsignor McGinley Council No. 1170 of the Knights of Columbus of Stevens Point, holding several offices over the years which included recording secretary and most recently, worthy warden. He also was a fourth-degree knight and an active member of their honor guard for many years. Jerry was part of the honor guard for Cardinal Karol Wojtyla on Aug. 23, 1976. The cardinal was in Stevens Point and celebrated Mass at the Stevens Point Area High Senior School. Two years later, Cardinal Wojtyla became Pope John Paul II. Jerry was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society, a eucharistic minister to the homebound and infirm, a lay board member of the Salvation Army, as well as member of Berens-Scribner American Legion Post No. 6 and the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 1572, Portage County Historical Society and the Polish Heritage Awareness Society. Jerry loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandson, and his faithful dog, Oskar. He liked to feed birds and do yard work. He was especially interested in gardening and different flowers. Other hobbies included repairing rosaries, making rosaries which he would then give away and putting puzzles together. Other interests included reading, fishing, painting, traveling, researching family history and researching military history. Jerry loved life, meeting different people, and also talking to anyone he came in contact with. He will always be remembered for his love of God and country, his strong family values and his gentle caring ways. Jerome is survived by daughters, Debbie and Mary of Stevens Point; sons, Paul (Patty), Kevin (Bonnie) and Tim (Nancy) of Stevens Point; granddaughters, Patty Jo (Jeremy) Kaczmarek of Stevens Point, Michele (Mike) Cabral of Rockford, Ill., Heather (Rob) Langlois, Kelly, Gina and Jill, all of Stevens Point; grandsons, Michael, Andrew, Kevin Jr. and Aaron of Stevens Point; great-grandson, Forrest Thorson of Stevens Point; and a brother, Conrad of Stevens Point. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and a son, Jerome A. Kaczmarek. +++++ Recent obits can be obtained from WI Newpapers On-line - http://www.wisinfo.com/ I am not related to nor have any additional information on these surnames. If there is a question of error in this transcription, please consult the original documents. R/S MAK http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiportag

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Peplinski, Bird, Hansen, Kuykendall, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/1346.1.3 Message Board Post: Source - Herald Times Reporter Mar 26, 2004 Stephanie T. Peplinski, 88, formerly of Mosinee and Stevens Point, died on Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at Clairidge House in Kenosha, where she had resided since July of 1999. Funeral services will be held at Martens/ Kundinger Funeral Home, Junction City. The Rev. John A. Wisneski will officiate. Burial will be in Runkel Cemetery in the Portage County town of Eau Pleine. Stephanie was born on Oct. 24, 1915, in Chicago. She was married to Florian A. Peplinski on Oct. 30, 1939, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Stevens Point. He died on Sept. 7, 1987. She is survived by two sons, Thomas Peplinski of Robstown, Texas, and David (Connie) Peplinski of Stevens Point; and two daughters, Barbara (David) Bird of South Elgin, Ill., and Mary (Larry) Hansen of Illinois. She is further survived by 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Frank; a daughter, Phyllis Kuykendall Vargas; a brother, Chester; and a grandson.