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Eugenie H Robertson

Biography

• Birth: Eugenie H Robertson was born on 10 October 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States.^1,2
• Marriage: Ludwig R Jacob Krämer and Eugenie H Robertson were married on 24 October 1931 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, United States.¹
• Death: She died on 8 February 1992 at age 84 in Rabun County, Georgia, United States.^3,2,4
• Burial: She was buried at Park Hill Cemetery and MausoleumG+, in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, United States. Plot: B-22-4.⁵

• Census (fam): Ludwig R Jacob Krämer and Eugenie H Robertson appeared in the census on 1 April 1940 at 255 North Fairview in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States. Ludwig and Eugenia are living with her parents, Paul and Odessa Robertson. All in the household lived in Peoria, Illinois five years ago. Ludwig attended one year of college, Eugenia four years. Ludwig is employed as a salesman at a printing company, working 38 weeks and earning $190 the previous year [his mother-in-law provided the information on this census].¹

• Last Edited: 27 February 2017

Citations

1. [S482] 1940 U. S. Census, Macon County, Illinois, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 844, Decauter; 58-25; sheet 4B [penned]; family no. 85, line 43; Ludwig J Kraemer; 10 August 2014
2. [S25] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), , , 10 August 2014; Eugenia R Kraemer; 340-38-6903; 1962
3. [S483] "Georgia Deaths, 1919-98," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); State of Georgia. Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998. Georgia, USA: Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records, 1998, 10 August 2014; entry for Eugenia Kraemer (1992); Rabun county, certificate no. 008436
4. [S484] "," Herald & Review (Decauter, IL), ; GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com : accessed ), Recent Obituaries, Eugenia Robertson Kraemer; 11 February 1992; obituary; 10 August 2014
5. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 10 August 2014; Eugenia (Robertson) Kraemer; 70157753; Park Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum; Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois; Jim and Lori Rowe; Tony Cannon

Thresia Wagner

Biography

• Birth: Thresia Wagner was born on 23 November 1889 in Switzerland.
• Marriage: Daniel Phillip Krämer and Thresia Wagner were married on 18 August 1913.¹

• Person Source: Thresia Wagner had sources that helped establish her name.¹

• Last Edited: 10 August 2014

Citations

1. [S463] Dorothy Scott-Kraemer, , Kraemer Family Records; supplied by Scott-Kraemer, [address for private use], Huntington Station, NY. Originally compiled in 1930 and revised in 1976 when sent to Johanna (Kraemer) Reid, Kraemer Family Records; 1993; handwritten family records without citations. A good starting point but needs verification

Karl Krämer

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Karl Krämer was born on 11 October 1914 in Emmishofen, Switzerland.¹

• Person Source: Karl Krämer had sources that helped establish his name.¹

• Last Edited: 10 August 2014

Citations

1. [S463] Dorothy Scott-Kraemer, , Kraemer Family Records; supplied by Scott-Kraemer, [address for private use], Huntington Station, NY. Originally compiled in 1930 and revised in 1976 when sent to Johanna (Kraemer) Reid, Kraemer Family Records; 1993; handwritten family records without citations. A good starting point but needs verification

Hildegard Krämer

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Hildegard Krämer was born on 25 December 1915 in Emmishofen, Switzerland.¹

• Person Source: Hildegard Krämer had sources that helped establish her name.¹

• Last Edited: 10 August 2014

Citations

1. [S463] Dorothy Scott-Kraemer, , Kraemer Family Records; supplied by Scott-Kraemer, [address for private use], Huntington Station, NY. Originally compiled in 1930 and revised in 1976 when sent to Johanna (Kraemer) Reid, Kraemer Family Records; 1993; handwritten family records without citations. A good starting point but needs verification

Matilda Elisabeth ("Tillie") Kraemer

Parents

Mathilda Kraemer

Biography

• Birth: Matilda Elisabeth ("Tillie") Kraemer was born on 24 May 1922 in Leola Township, Adams County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,2,3
• Marriage: Frederick Carsten Peter ("Fred") Klingforth, Jr, and Matilda Elisabeth ("Tillie") Kraemer were married on 23 February 1942 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States. Officiated by Rev. Ernest G Kuechle.⁴
• Informant: She was the informant on the death record of Mary Kertis.^5,6
• Death: Matilda Elisabeth ("Tillie") Kraemer died on 26 May 1994 at age 72 in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, United States.
• Burial: She was buried on 28 May 1994 at Restlawn Memorial ParkG+, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States.⁷

• Witness: Matilda Elisabeth ("Tillie") Kraemer appeared in the census in the household of John Krämer and Mary Kertis on 1 April 1930 in Leola Township, Adams County, Wisconsin, United States. John and Mary continue to own and operate a general farm; the household does have a radio.¹
• Graduation: Matilda Elisabeth ("Tillie") Kraemer graduated on 6 June 1939 at Plainfield High School in Plainfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States.⁸
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of John Krämer and Mary Kertis on 1 April 1940 in Leola Township, Adams County, Wisconsin, United States. John and Mary continue to own and operate a general farm; they lived in the same place five years ago. Both have attended school through the eighth grade. John worked 52 weeks the previous year, farming [no estimated amount of salary/pay].²

• Last Edited: 2 July 2017

Citations

1. [S487] 1930 U. S. Census, Adams County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T626, roll 2560, Leola; 9; sheet 1A [penned], stamped 46; dwelling no. 7, family no. 7; John Kraemer; 12 August 2014
2. [S488] 1940 U. S. Census, Adams County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4456, Leola; 1-9; sheet 4A [penned], stamped 64; family no. 61; John Kraemer; 12 August 2014
3. [S14] , , , Application for Account Number, Social Security Administration, Baltimore, Maryland, Mathilda Elizabeth Kraemer; 385-14-3151; 27 May 1941; unemployed at the time of application; had been a stenographer
4. [S496] Wood County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, marriage certificate; 21-562; 23 February 1942; Fred C Klingforth Jr. and Mathilda E Kraemer
5. [S21] , Reid Collection; privately held by Anita A Reid, [address for private use], Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 2014, death record for Mary Kraemer; death certificate for Mary Kraemer (1986); Adams County, Wisconsin, no. 521; uncertified copy, 2000
6. [S489] "," Stevens Point (WI) Journal, , , Mary Kraemer; 4 November 1986; p. 2, col. 1; obituary
7. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 18 September 2016; Mathilda E (Kraemer) Klingforth; 94651048; Restlawn Memorial Park; Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin; Barb; Barb, no. 46903283
8. [S21] , Reid Collection; privately held by Anita A Reid, [address for private use], Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 2014, High school graduation announcement; graduation announcement for Matilda Kraemer (1939); Diane Reid

Stephen Edwin ("Steve") Kertis

Parents

Steve Kertis

Biography

• Birth: Stephen Edwin ("Steve") Kertis was born on 19 July 1901 in Dunbar Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}
• Marriage: He and Amanda M Saeger were married on 22 October 1931 in Kellner, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States.¹⁰
• Death: Stephen Edwin ("Steve") Kertis died of peripheral vascular arterioscterosis with severe diabetes mellitus; rsidual, left hemiperesis on 17 April 1978 at age 76 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States.^11,8,9
• Burial: He was buried on 20 April 1978 at Saint Johns Lutheran Parish CemeteryG+, in Kellner, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States.^11,9

• Person Source: Stephen Edwin ("Steve") Kertis had sources that helped establish his name.^1,2
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of Joseph ("Joe") Kertis and Mary Slovik on 1 June 1905 in Grant Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Joseph and Mary are now farming [no mortgage].²
• Witness: Stephen Edwin ("Steve") Kertis appeared in the census in the household of Joseph ("Joe") Kertis and Mary Slovik on 15 April 1910 in Grant Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Joe and Mary continue to own and operate their farm [no mortgage]. They have been married fifteen years and have five children [five born]. Joe immigrated in 1896 and has applied for citizenship; Mary immigrated in 1897.³
• Witness: Stephen Edwin ("Steve") Kertis appeared in the census in the household of Joseph ("Joe") Kertis and Mary Slovik on 1 January 1920 in Grant Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Joseph and Mary continue to operate a general farm. This census lists them both as aliens, arriving in the United States in 1896.⁴
• Witness: Stephen Edwin ("Steve") Kertis appeared in the census in the household of Anton Walczak and Catherine ("Kate") Kertis on 1 April 1930 at 1140 High Street in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States. Anton and Catherine own their home valued at $1200; the household does not have a radio. Anton is employed as an electrician at a box factory.⁶
• Census (fam): Stephen Edwin ("Steve") Kertis and Amanda M Saeger appeared in the census on 1 April 1940 in Grant Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Steve and Amanda are owner/operators of a farm [no estimated value listed]; and lived in the same house five years ago. Steve attended school through the eighth grade and Amanda through the seventh grade. Steve worked 52 weeks the previous year [no estimated income listed].⁷

• Last Edited: 27 February 2017

Citations

1. [S14] , , , Application for Account Number, Social Security Administration, Baltimore, Maryland, Steve Edwin Kertis; 392-10-9094; 11 December 1936; employed by Prentiss Wabers Products
2. [S491] 1905 State Census, Portage County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Census, 1905. Microfilm, 44 reels. CSUSAWI1905_24, Grant; sheet 3 [penned], stamped 229; family no. 44; Joseph Kertis; 14 August 2014
3. [S194] 1910 U. S. Census, Portage County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T624, roll 1733, Grant; 52; sheet 7A [penned], stamped 70; dwelling no. 92, family no. 92; Joe Kurtes [Kertis]; 14 August 2014
4. [S195] 1920 U. S. Census, Portage County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 2010, Grant; 67; sheet 7B [penned]; dwelling no. 125, family no. 127; Joseph Kertis; 16 August 2014
5. [S494] , Declaration of Intention, Petition and Final Papers, Wisconsin, Portage County Circuit Court; Naturalizations; University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Archives, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Mary Kertis; no. 1062; box 11, folder 7
6. [S505] 1930 U. S. Census, Wood County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T626, roll 2619, Ward 5, Wisconsin Rapids; 41; sheet 10B [penned]; dwelling no. 202, family no. 223; Anton Walczak; 21 August 2014
7. [S493] 1940 U. S. Census, Portage County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4513, Grant; 49-14; sheet 4A [penned], stamped 120; family no. 62; Steve Kertis; 22 August 2014
8. [S25] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), , , 22 August 2014; Steve Kertis; 392-10-9094; before 1951
9. [S504] , Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, , "Steve Kertis" obituary; 19 April 1978; p. 2
10. [S504] , Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, , "Mrs. Steve Kertis"; 25 July 1977; p. 2, col. 2
11. [S509] Winnebago County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, death certificate; 78-011589; 1978; Steven E Kertis

Anna Kertis

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Anna Kertis was born on 12 July 1904 in Plainfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,2,3,4,5
• Marriage: Stephen M Spirko and Anna Kertis were married on 21 April 1920 in Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. Officiated by Edward N Pomainville, Justice of the Peace.^4,6
• Death: She died of pulmonary tuberculosis on 9 January 1925 at age 20 at 911 Hill in Winton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States.⁵
• Burial: She was buried on 12 January 1925 at St. Michael's Orthodox CemeteryG+, in Jessup, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States.⁵

• Person Source: Anna Kertis had sources that helped establish her name.^1,3
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of Joseph ("Joe") Kertis and Mary Slovik on 1 June 1905 in Grant Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Joseph and Mary are now farming [no mortgage].¹
• Witness: Anna Kertis appeared in the census in the household of Joseph ("Joe") Kertis and Mary Slovik on 15 April 1910 in Grant Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Joe and Mary continue to own and operate their farm [no mortgage]. They have been married fifteen years and have five children [five born]. Joe immigrated in 1896 and has applied for citizenship; Mary immigrated in 1897.²
• Witness: Anna Kertis appeared in the census in the household of Joseph ("Joe") Kertis and Mary Slovik on 1 January 1920 in Grant Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Joseph and Mary continue to operate a general farm. This census lists them both as aliens, arriving in the United States in 1896.³

• Last Edited: 14 April 2017

Citations

1. [S491] 1905 State Census, Portage County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Census, 1905. Microfilm, 44 reels. CSUSAWI1905_24, Grant; sheet 3 [penned], stamped 229; family no. 44; Joseph Kertis; 14 August 2014
2. [S194] 1910 U. S. Census, Portage County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T624, roll 1733, Grant; 52; sheet 7A [penned], stamped 70; dwelling no. 92, family no. 92; Joe Kurtes [Kertis]; 14 August 2014
3. [S195] 1920 U. S. Census, Portage County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 2010, Grant; 67; sheet 7B [penned]; dwelling no. 125, family no. 127; Joseph Kertis; 16 August 2014
4. [S496] Wood County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, marriage certificate; 10-497; 1920; Stephen Spirko and Anna Kertis
5. [S498] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1964. Series 11.90 (1,905 cartons). Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, no. 10994
6. [S497] "," Grand Rapids (WI) Daily Tribune, , , Were Married Here; 21 April 1920; p. 1; marriage announcement

Helen R Kertis

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Helen R Kertis was born on 25 June 1906 in Grant Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}
• Marriage: Emil M. Belka and Helen R Kertis were married on 21 February 1925 in Plainfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States.^8,9
• Marriage: Rudolph L Winkler and Helen R Kertis were married on 12 April 1947 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Plainfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. Officiated by Rev. Peter Banka.^6,10,7
• Death: She died of acute diltation of eformale [sp?]; carcinomatosis of abdomen, primary cancer of uterus on 10 November 1948 at age 42 at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States.^11,7
• Burial: She was buried on 13 November 1948 at Saint Pauls Catholic CemeteryG+, in Oasis Township, Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States.^11,7

• Person Source: Helen R Kertis had sources that helped establish her name.^1,6
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of Joseph ("Joe") Kertis and Mary Slovik on 15 April 1910 in Grant Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Joe and Mary continue to own and operate their farm [no mortgage]. They have been married fifteen years and have five children [five born]. Joe immigrated in 1896 and has applied for citizenship; Mary immigrated in 1897.¹
• Witness: Helen R Kertis appeared in the census in the household of Joseph ("Joe") Kertis and Mary Slovik on 1 January 1920 in Grant Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Joseph and Mary continue to operate a general farm. This census lists them both as aliens, arriving in the United States in 1896.²
• Census: Helen R Kertis appeared in the census on 1 April 1930 at 548 Twenty-sixith Street in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. Helen is boarding in the household of Ben Berens. She is married [husband is not listed in the household] and is working as a packer at a pickle company.⁵
• Witness: She appeared in the household of Mary Slovik in the census on 1 April 1940 in Grant Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Mary, a widow, is the owner/operator of a general farm [no estimated value listed] and lived in the same place five years ago. She indicates that she has not had any formal schooling and is listed as an alien; working 47 weeks the previous year [no income listed].³

• Last Edited: 2 July 2017

Citations

1. [S194] 1910 U. S. Census, Portage County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T624, roll 1733, Grant; 52; sheet 7A [penned], stamped 70; dwelling no. 92, family no. 92; Joe Kurtes [Kertis]; 14 August 2014
2. [S195] 1920 U. S. Census, Portage County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 2010, Grant; 67; sheet 7B [penned]; dwelling no. 125, family no. 127; Joseph Kertis; 16 August 2014
3. [S493] 1940 U. S. Census, Portage County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4513, Grant; 49-14; sheet 1A [penned], stamped 117; family no. 2; Mary Kertis; 16 August 2014
4. [S494] , Declaration of Intention, Petition and Final Papers, Wisconsin, Portage County Circuit Court; Naturalizations; University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Archives, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Mary Kertis; no. 1062; box 11, folder 7
5. [S512] 1930 U. S. Census, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C.,, microfilm T626, roll 2593, Ward 19, Milwaukee; 229; sheet 11A [penned], stamped 72; dwelling no. 76, family no. 35, line 23; Helen Belka; 27 August 2014
6. [S513] Waushara County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Wautoma, Wisconsin, marriage certificate; 9-186; 12 April 1947; Rudolph Winkler and Helen R. Kertis
7. [S489] "," Stevens Point (WI) Journal, , , Mrs. Rudolph Winkler—Obituary; 12 November 1948; p. 7
8. [S87] "," Daily Journal (Stevens Point, Wisconsin), ; online images, NewspaperArchive.com (http://newspaperarchive.com/ : accessed ), Historic Newspapers, Ask a License; 20 February 1925; marriage license obtained for Emil M Belka and Helen Kertis; p. 3, col. 2; 27 August 2014; Stevens Point Daily Journal
9. [S87] "," Daily Journal (Stevens Point, Wisconsin), ; online images, NewspaperArchive.com (http://newspaperarchive.com/ : accessed ), Historic Newspapers, John Bovee Marries Plainfield Couple; 25 February 1925; p. 5, col. 1; wedding announcement; 27 August 2014; Stevens Point Daily Journal
10. [S514] "," Wisconsin Rapids (WI) Daily Tribune, ; online images, NewspaperArchive.com (http://newspaperarchive.com/ : accessed ), Historic Newspapers, Kertis-Winkler Nuptials Read; 15 April 1947; p. 6, col. 5; wedding annoucement; 28 August 2014; Wisconsin Rapids (WI) Daily Journal
11. [S56] Wood County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Wisconsin Rapids, death certificate; 32-194; 10 November 1948; Mrs. Helen Winkler

Catherine ("Kate") Kertis

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Catherine ("Kate") Kertis was born on 4 April 1908 in Grant Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}
• Marriage: Anton Walczak and Catherine ("Kate") Kertis were married on 23 April 1929 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States.^8,9
• Informant: She was the informant on the death record of Anton Walczak.^8,10,11
• Death: Catherine ("Kate") Kertis died of hypoxia and cardiac arrest with acute bronchial asthma on 26 November 1976 at age 68 at Johnson County Memorial Hospital in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana, United States.^7,6,12
• Burial: She was buried on 30 November 1976 at Calvary CemeteryG+, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States. Section 17.^7,13,12

• Person Source: Catherine ("Kate") Kertis had sources that helped establish her name.^1,3
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of Joseph ("Joe") Kertis and Mary Slovik on 15 April 1910 in Grant Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Joe and Mary continue to own and operate their farm [no mortgage]. They have been married fifteen years and have five children [five born]. Joe immigrated in 1896 and has applied for citizenship; Mary immigrated in 1897.¹
• Witness: Catherine ("Kate") Kertis appeared in the census in the household of Joseph ("Joe") Kertis and Mary Slovik on 1 January 1920 in Grant Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Joseph and Mary continue to operate a general farm. This census lists them both as aliens, arriving in the United States in 1896.²
• Census (fam): Anton Walczak and Catherine ("Kate") Kertis appeared in the census on 1 April 1930 at 1140 High Street in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States. Anton and Catherine own their home valued at $1200; the household does not have a radio. Anton is employed as an electrician at a box factory.⁴
• Census (fam): Anton Walczak and Catherine ("Kate") Kertis appeared in the census on 1 April 1940 at 1140 High Street in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States. Anton and Catherine own their home valued at $2050; they lived in the same house five years ago. He attended school through the fifth grade and she through the eighth grade. Anton is employed as a millwright in the paper products industry, working 52 weeks and earning $1327 the previous year.⁵

• Last Edited: 2 July 2017

Citations

1. [S194] 1910 U. S. Census, Portage County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T624, roll 1733, Grant; 52; sheet 7A [penned], stamped 70; dwelling no. 92, family no. 92; Joe Kurtes [Kertis]; 14 August 2014
2. [S195] 1920 U. S. Census, Portage County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 2010, Grant; 67; sheet 7B [penned]; dwelling no. 125, family no. 127; Joseph Kertis; 16 August 2014
3. [S494] , Declaration of Intention, Petition and Final Papers, Wisconsin, Portage County Circuit Court; Naturalizations; University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Archives, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Mary Kertis; no. 1062; box 11, folder 7
4. [S505] 1930 U. S. Census, Wood County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T626, roll 2619, Ward 5, Wisconsin Rapids; 41; sheet 10B [penned]; dwelling no. 202, family no. 223; Anton Walczak; 21 August 2014
5. [S506] 1940 U. S. Census, Wood County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4541, Ward 5, Wisconsin Rapids; 71-43; sheet 3B [penned]; family no. 61; Anton Walczak; 21 August 2014
6. [S25] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), , , 22 August 2014; Catherine Walczak; 396-07-8895; before 1951
7. [S504] , Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, , "Mrs. Catherine Walczak"; 29 November 1976; p. 2
8. [S504] , Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, , Anton Walczak; 27 September 1971; p. 2, col. 1
9. [S504] , Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, , Kertis-Walczak Wedding Announcement; 23 April 1929; p. 8, col. 1
10. [S56] Wood County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Wisconsin Rapids, death certificate; 61-41; 25 September 1971; Anton Walczak
11. [S25] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), , , 22 August 2014; Anton Walczak; 392-10-9473; before 1951
12. [S1480] Indiana, Death Certificates, , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana, no. 039462
13. [S507] Heart O'Wisconsin Genealogical Society, Wood County (Wis.) Cemetery Index, arranged by cemetery

Stephen M Spirko

Biography

• Birth: Stephen M Spirko was born on 17 August 1898 in Pennsylvania, United States.^1,2,3,4
• Marriage: He and Anna Kertis were married on 21 April 1920 in Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. Officiated by Edward N Pomainville, Justice of the Peace.^1,5
• Death: Stephen M Spirko died in July 1969 at age 70.⁴

• Person Source: Stephen M Spirko had sources that helped establish his name.^1,6
• Census: He appeared in the census on 1 April 1930 at 5 Wilson Street in Winton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. Stephen is living with his father, John Spirko; he is listed as married [should be a widower] and has no occupation.²

• Last Edited: 11 January 2017

Citations

1. [S496] Wood County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, marriage certificate; 10-497; 1920; Stephen Spirko and Anna Kertis
2. [S499] 1930 U. S. Census, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 2055, Ward 3, Winton; 209; sheet 10B [penned]; dwelling no. 146, family no. 172, line 52; Stephen Spirko; 20 August 2014
3. [S501] 1940 U. S. Census, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 3527, Ward 2, Winton; 35-146; sheet 3A [penned], stamped 2123; family no. 39; Stephen Spirko; 20 August 2014
4. [S25] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), , , 20 August 2014; Stephen Spirko; 204-12-6892; before 1951
5. [S497] "," Grand Rapids (WI) Daily Tribune, , , Were Married Here; 21 April 1920; p. 1; marriage announcement
6. [S500] Pennsylvania, Marriages, , , ; digital images, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FamilySearch.org (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed ); civil marriage records created in Pennsylvania counties for the years 1885 to 1950. The records include registers, affidavits and marriage licenses, p. 46, no. 1546

Anna Mary Spirko

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Anna Mary Spirko was born on 19 December 1920 at 642 11th Avenue in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,2,3,4
• Marriage: Harold Maynard Pietsch and Anna Mary Spirko were married on 8 March 1947 in Sidney, Richland County, Montana, United States. Officiated by Patrick J O'Reilly, a Catholic Priest.²
• Divorce: Harold Maynard Pietsch and Anna Mary Spirko were divorced on 12 May 1975 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States.⁵
• Death: She died on 14 August 2004 at age 83.³
• Burial: She was buried at Woodland Hills Memorial ParkG+, in Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States.⁶

• Person Source: Anna Mary Spirko had sources that helped establish her name.¹
• Witness: She appeared in the household of Stephen M Spirko in the census on 1 April 1930 at 5 Wilson Street in Winton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. Stephen is living with his father, John Spirko; he is listed as married [should be a widower] and has no occupation.¹
• Military: Anna Mary Spirko served in the military as a private in the Women's Army Corps on 2 March 1945 in Essex County, New Jersey, United States.⁷
• Residence: She lived in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota, United States, on 7 March 1947.²

• Last Edited: 11 January 2017

Citations

1. [S499] 1930 U. S. Census, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 2055, Ward 3, Winton; 209; sheet 10B [penned]; dwelling no. 146, family no. 172, line 52; Stephen Spirko; 20 August 2014
2. [S341] "Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950," The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FamilySearch.org (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed ); Citing County Clerks and County Courthouses throughout Montana, 20 August 2014; entry for Harold M Pietsch and Anna Spirko (1947); Richland county, no. 5477
3. [S25] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), , , 20 August 2014; Anna M Pietsch; 049-16-4372; before 1951
4. [S21] , Reid Collection; privately held by Anita A Reid, [address for private use], Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 2014, Wisconsin, Birth Certificate, p. 10905 C; birth record for Anna Spirko (1920); Recieved from State of Wisconsin, March 2016; uncertified copy
5. [S68] Department of Health Minnesota, "Minnesota, Divorce Index, 1970-1995," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, MN, 20 August 2014; entry for Harold M Pietsch and Anna Pietsch (1975); Blue Earth county
6. [S137] "U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator, 20 August 2014; entry for Anna M Pietsch (2004); TEC 5 US ARMY
7. [S132] "U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), 20 August 2014; entry for Anna M Spirko; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; ARC: 1263923. World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64

Harold Maynard Pietsch

Biography

• Birth: Harold Maynard Pietsch was born on 8 June 1926 in Truman, Martin County, Minnesota, United States.^1,2,3
• Marriage: He and Anna Mary Spirko were married on 8 March 1947 in Sidney, Richland County, Montana, United States. Officiated by Patrick J O'Reilly, a Catholic Priest.¹
• Divorce: Harold Maynard Pietsch and Anna Mary Spirko were divorced on 12 May 1975 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States.⁴
• Death: Harold Maynard Pietsch died of inanition; generalized carcinomatosis and cancer of the stomach on 11 July 1982 at age 56 at 421 Chapman in Le Hillier Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States.^2,5,3
• Burial: He was buried on 14 July 1982 at Woodland Hills Memorial ParkG+, in Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States.³

• Person Source: Harold Maynard Pietsch had sources that helped establish his name.¹
• Residence: He lived in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota, United States, on 7 March 1947.¹

• Last Edited: 14 December 2014

Citations

1. [S341] "Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950," The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FamilySearch.org (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed ); Citing County Clerks and County Courthouses throughout Montana, 20 August 2014; entry for Harold M Pietsch and Anna Spirko (1947); Richland county, no. 5477
2. [S25] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), , , 20 August 2014; Harold Pietsch; 468-24-4737; before 1951
3. [S802] , Death certificate , Minnesota, Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, Minnesota, Harold M Pietsch; Minnesota; 16356; 1982
4. [S68] Department of Health Minnesota, "Minnesota, Divorce Index, 1970-1995," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, MN, 20 August 2014; entry for Harold M Pietsch and Anna Pietsch (1975); Blue Earth county
5. [S502] "U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C., 20 August 2014; entry for Harold Pietsch (1982); Army; enlistment date 16 October 1944, release date 20 November 1945 and enlistment date 21 nov 1945 and release date 25 November 1946