Josephine M. Bauer

F, b. 7 December 1893, d. 1 April 1953
Father*Frederick Mathias Bauer b. 17 Apr 1870, d. 3 Nov 1946
Mother*Anna E. Rupp b. 10 Apr 1868, d. 16 Oct 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 February 1916As of 15 February 1916,her married name was Heinen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 December 1893Josephine M. Bauer was born on 7 December 1893 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa, also reported as Dec 1894.
She was the daughter of Frederick Mathias Bauer and Anna E. Rupp.
Marriage15 February 1916Josephine M. Bauer married Theodore Frank Heinen on 15 February 1916 at Cherokee, Iowa.
Death1 April 1953Josephine M. Bauer died on 1 April 1953 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, at age 59 Josephine (Bauer) Heinen obituary.
Cherokee Daily Times April 1, 1953 - Josephine (Bauer) Heinen
Census DateLocationDescription
18 June 1900Rock, Cherokee, IowaJosephine M. Bauer was listed as a daughter in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.1
1910Sheridan, Cherokee, IowaJosephine M. Bauer was listed as a daughter in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.2
1920Sheridan, Cherokee, IowaJosephine M. Bauer was listed as wife in Theodore Frank Heinen's household on the 1920 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.3
1 January 1925Cherokee Ward 1, Cherokee, IowaJosephine M. Bauer appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frederick Mathias Bauer at Cherokee Ward 1, Cherokee, Iowa.
1930Cherokee, Cherokee, IowaJosephine M. Bauer was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.4

Child of Josephine M. Bauer and Theodore Frank Heinen

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1240423.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1374409.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T625_481; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 1162.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 647; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 239.0; FHL microfilm: 2340382.

Sylvester Anton Bauer

M, b. 26 January 1898, d. July 1975
Father*Frederick Mathias Bauer b. 17 Apr 1870, d. 3 Nov 1946
Mother*Anna E. Rupp b. 10 Apr 1868, d. 16 Oct 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSylvester Anton Bauer was also known as Sylvester Anthony.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 January 1898Sylvester Anton Bauer was born on 26 January 1898 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.
He was the son of Frederick Mathias Bauer and Anna E. Rupp.
Marriage8 June 1921Sylvester Anton Bauer married Frances Cecilia Staver, daughter of Christian Staver and Evelyn Bohlen, on 8 June 1921.
DeathJuly 1975Sylvester Anton Bauer died in July 1975 at age 77 Sylvester A. Bauer, 76, a former resident of Cherokee County, died Thursday at Spencer Municipal Hospital. He was bom Jan. 26,1899, in Cherokee Comity to Fredrick and Anna Rupp Bauer. On June 8, 1921, he married Frances C. Staver in Cherokee County...
Census DateLocationDescription
18 June 1900Rock, Cherokee, IowaSylvester Anton Bauer was listed as a son in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.1
1910Sheridan, Cherokee, IowaSylvester Anton Bauer was listed as a son in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.2
1 January 1925Sheridan, Cherokee, IowaSylvester Anton Bauer appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.

Child of Sylvester Anton Bauer and Frances Cecilia Staver

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1240423.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1374409.

Louis John Bauer

M, b. 11 June 1900, d. 4 September 1972
Father*Frederick Mathias Bauer b. 17 Apr 1870, d. 3 Nov 1946
Mother*Anna E. Rupp b. 10 Apr 1868, d. 16 Oct 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLouis John Bauer was also known as Lewis.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 June 1900Louis John Bauer was born on 11 June 1900 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.
He was the son of Frederick Mathias Bauer and Anna E. Rupp.
Marriage28 June 1927Louis John Bauer married Elizabeth May Glassmaker, daughter of William Glassmaker and Frances Grace Zimmer, on 28 June 1927.
Death4 September 1972Louis John Bauer died on 4 September 1972 at Olmsted, Minnesota, at age 72 Louis J Bauer, rural Cleghorn died Monday, Sept 4 in a hospital at Rochester, Minn. Services were held at 10-30 a.m Wednesday, Sept. 6 in Visitation Catholic church in Maryhill with Rev Eugene Sitzmann officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery Rosary was held Tuesday, Sept 5 at the funeral home at 8 p.m.

Mr Bauer, 72, was born in Cherokee County June 11, 1900, and was married to Elizabeth Glassmaker on June 28, 1927, at Maryhill.

Survivors are his widow; daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Geraldine) Wilberding, Marcus; Mrs William (Bernice) Dickson, Manilla; Mrs James (Dorothy) O'Meara. Galva; and Mrs Donald (Alice) Speers, Storm Lake, son, Vernon, Cleghorn; brother, Sylvester. Meriden; sister. Mrs. Floyd t Elsie) Conley, Newburg Park. Calif, and 14 grandchildren.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 June 1900Rock, Cherokee, IowaLouis John Bauer was listed as a son in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.1
1910Sheridan, Cherokee, IowaLouis John Bauer was listed as a son in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.2
1 January 1925Sheridan, Cherokee, IowaLouis John Bauer appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Sylvester Anton Bauer at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.

Children of Louis John Bauer and Elizabeth May Glassmaker

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1240423.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1374409.

Elsie Martha Bauer

F, b. 7 January 1909, d. 26 July 1974
Father*Frederick Mathias Bauer b. 17 Apr 1870, d. 3 Nov 1946
Mother*Anna E. Rupp b. 10 Apr 1868, d. 16 Oct 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name19 July 1931As of 19 July 1931,her married name was Conley.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 January 1909Elsie Martha Bauer was born on 7 January 1909 at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Frederick Mathias Bauer and Anna E. Rupp.
Marriage19 July 1931Elsie Martha Bauer married Lloyd Pressly Conley on 19 July 1931 at Cherokee, Iowa.
Death26 July 1974Elsie Martha Bauer died on 26 July 1974 at Los Angeles, California, at age 65.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Sheridan, Cherokee, IowaElsie Martha Bauer was listed as a daughter in Frederick Mathias Bauer's household on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Cherokee Ward 1, Cherokee, IowaElsie Martha Bauer appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frederick Mathias Bauer at Cherokee Ward 1, Cherokee, Iowa.
1930Cherokee, Cherokee, IowaElsie Martha Bauer was listed as a sister in Josephine M. Bauer's household on the 1930 Census at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1374409.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 647; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 239.0; FHL microfilm: 2340382.

Oscar William Heller

M, b. 6 December 1901, d. 23 August 1926
Father*Henry Heller b. 9 Mar 1866, d. 7 Jan 1910
Mother*Sophia Glasmacher b. 2 Dec 1876, d. 6 Jan 1934
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOscar William Heller was also known as Oskar.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 December 1901Oscar William Heller was born on 6 December 1901 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa, also reported as 08 Dec 1901.
He was the son of Henry Heller and Sophia Glasmacher.
Death23 August 1926Oscar William Heller died on 23 August 1926 at Cherokee, Iowa, at age 24 Death certificate for Oscar William Heller.
Death certificate for Oscar William Heller 23 Aug 1926 Rock, Cherokee, Iowa

Albert Frank Heller

M, b. 1 May 1903, d. 20 May 1964
Father*Henry Heller b. 9 Mar 1866, d. 7 Jan 1910
Mother*Sophia Glasmacher b. 2 Dec 1876, d. 6 Jan 1934
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 May 1903Albert Frank Heller was born on 1 May 1903 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.
He was the son of Henry Heller and Sophia Glasmacher.
Marriage1 February 1927Albert Frank Heller married Lena Jeanette Moen, daughter of John Moen and Mary Fagerhaug, on 1 February 1927 at 2nd marriage for her; 1st for him, Sioux City, Iowa.
Death20 May 1964Albert Frank Heller died on 20 May 1964 at King, Washington, at age 61.
DateLocationDescription
1940In 1940 Highest Grade Completed:     Elementary school, 8th grade.

Children of Albert Frank Heller and Lena Jeanette Moen

Florence Magdalene Heller

F, b. 19 December 1906, d. 9 May 2003
Father*Henry Heller b. 9 Mar 1866, d. 7 Jan 1910
Mother*Sophia Glasmacher b. 2 Dec 1876, d. 6 Jan 1934
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 February 1941As of 17 February 1941,her married name was Cosgrove.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 December 1906Florence Magdalene Heller was born on 19 December 1906 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Henry Heller and Sophia Glasmacher.
Marriage17 February 1941Florence Magdalene Heller married Merlin Gabriel Cosgrove on 17 February 1941.
Death9 May 2003Florence Magdalene Heller died on 9 May 2003 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, at age 96 Florence (Heller) Cosgrove obituary.
Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Iowa) 10 May 2003 - Florence (Heller) Cosgrove obituary

Louis Anthony Heller

M, b. 24 April 1908, d. 30 January 1982
Father*Henry Heller b. 9 Mar 1866, d. 7 Jan 1910
Mother*Sophia Glasmacher b. 2 Dec 1876, d. 6 Jan 1934
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 April 1908Louis Anthony Heller was born on 24 April 1908 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.
He was the son of Henry Heller and Sophia Glasmacher.
UNMARRIED1940As of 1940, Louis Anthony Heller was never married.
Death30 January 1982He died on 30 January 1982 at Orange, California, at age 73.

Anna Christena Wester

F, b. 4 February 1881, d. 15 January 1971
Father*Frank Wester b. c 1850, d. a 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 October 1905As of 4 October 1905,her married name was Heller.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 February 1881Anna Christena Wester was born on 4 February 1881 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Frank Wester.
Marriage4 October 1905Anna Christena Wester married Jacob Heller Jr., son of Jacob Heller and Mary Rupp, on 4 October 1905 at Cherokee, Iowa.
Death15 January 1971Anna Christena Wester died on 15 January 1971 at age 89.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Pilot, Cherokee, IowaAnna Christena Wester was listed as wife in Jacob Heller Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Cherokee, IowaAnna Christena Wester appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Jacob Heller Jr. at Cherokee, Iowa.
DateLocationDescription
1900Anna Christena Wester had 2 with 2 living in 1900 children.

Children of Anna Christena Wester and Jacob Heller Jr.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374409.

Richard J. Heller

M, b. 21 June 1906, d. 14 December 1995
Father*Jacob Heller Jr. b. 30 Apr 1877, d. 3 Feb 1968
Mother*Anna Christena Wester b. 4 Feb 1881, d. 15 Jan 1971
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 June 1906Richard J. Heller was born on 21 June 1906 at Iowa.
He was the son of Jacob Heller Jr. and Anna Christena Wester.
Death14 December 1995Richard J. Heller died on 14 December 1995 at Los Angeles, California, at age 89.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Pilot, Cherokee, IowaRichard J. Heller was listed as a son in Jacob Heller Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Cherokee, IowaRichard J. Heller appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Jacob Heller Jr. at Cherokee, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374409.

Freeman Frances Heller

M, b. 21 August 1908, d. 25 July 2016
Father*Jacob Heller Jr. b. 30 Apr 1877, d. 3 Feb 1968
Mother*Anna Christena Wester b. 4 Feb 1881, d. 15 Jan 1971
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 August 1908Freeman Frances Heller was born on 21 August 1908 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
He was the son of Jacob Heller Jr. and Anna Christena Wester.
Marriage8 May 1939Freeman Frances Heller married Sara Victoria Shaeffer on 8 May 1939 at California.
Death25 July 2016Freeman Frances Heller died on 25 July 2016 at age 107.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Pilot, Cherokee, IowaFreeman Frances Heller was listed as a son in Jacob Heller Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Cherokee, IowaFreeman Frances Heller appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Jacob Heller Jr. at Cherokee, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pilot, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374409.

Thomas Anthony McKee

M, b. 27 March 1930, d. 7 May 1974
Father*Harvey Leroy McKee b. 25 Mar 1900, d. 27 Mar 1961
Mother*Mabel Catherine Pluemer b. 3 Sep 1902, d. 11 Apr 1973
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationThomas Anthony McKee was also known as Tom Anthony.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 March 1930Thomas Anthony McKee was born on 27 March 1930 at Iowa, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Harvey Leroy McKee and Mabel Catherine Pluemer.
Death7 May 1974Thomas Anthony McKee died on 7 May 1974 at Rockton, Winnebago, Illinois, at age 44.

Louis F. McKee

M, b. circa 1857, d. after 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLouis F. McKee was also known as Lewis.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLouis F. McKee married Emma (?)
Birthcirca 1857Louis F. McKee was born circa 1857 at Wisconsin.
Deathafter 1930He died after 1930.

Child of Louis F. McKee and Emma (?)

Emma (?)

F, d. before 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was McKee.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEmma (?) married Louis F. McKee.
Deathbefore 1930Emma (?) died before 1930.

Child of Emma (?) and Louis F. McKee

Mary Elizabeth McKee

F, b. circa 1935, d. 10 October 2016
Father*Harvey Leroy McKee b. 25 Mar 1900, d. 27 Mar 1961
Mother*Mabel Catherine Pluemer b. 3 Sep 1902, d. 11 Apr 1973
Mary Elizabeth (McKee) OBrien
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 July 1956As of 27 July 1956,her married name was O'Brien.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1935Mary Elizabeth McKee was born circa 1935 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Harvey Leroy McKee and Mabel Catherine Pluemer.
Marriage27 July 1956Mary Elizabeth McKee married John Owen O'Brien on 27 July 1956 at Richmond, Virginia.
Death10 October 2016Mary Elizabeth McKee died on 10 October 2016 Mary Elizabeth (McKee) OBrien obituary.
The Star-Democrat (Easton, Maryland) 26 Oct 2016 - Mary Elizabeth (McKee) OBrien obituary

William Daugherty

M, b. after 1916
Father*Cornelius Vincent Daugherty b. 21 Jul 1887, d. 1981
Mother*Teresa Mary Kueter b. 1891, d. 1988
Life EventDateDescription
Birthafter 1916William Daugherty was born after 1916.
He was the son of Cornelius Vincent Daugherty and Teresa Mary Kueter.

Theodore Meoska

M, b. 26 September 1846, d. March 1931
Theodore Meoska-Colorized
Theodore Meoska
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationTheodore Meoska was also known as Mioski.
Name VariationTheodore Meoska was also known as Mioske.
Name VariationTheodore Meoska was also known as Meoski.
Name VariationTheodore Meoska was also known as Meosky.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 September 1846Theodore Meoska was born on 26 September 1846 at Germany also reported as Sept 1847.
Marriage8 February 1881He married Katherine Rupp, daughter of John Peter Rupp and Maria Fecht, on 8 February 1881 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as 08 Feb 1880.
DeathMarch 1931Theodore Meoska died in March 1931 at at the home of his daughter Mrs. Jennie Schroeder, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 84 Theodore Meoska. Special Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Tennyson for Theodore Meoska, 85, who died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jennis Schroeder, Potosi. Interment was in the Tennyson cemetery.
Mr. Meoska was born Sept. 26, 1846, in Germany. His wife preceded him in death 11 years ago.Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Clara Shields of Dubuque, Mrs. Mary Snyder of Woodstock, Minn., Mrs. Schroeder, Mrs. Adeline Kerkenbush and Mrs. Angeline Pleumer, the latter of Tennyson; and three sons, John, Albert and Oscar Meoska of Potosi.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal March 5, 1931 - Theodore Meoska obituary
BurialMarch 1931He was buried in March 1931 at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinTheodore Meoska was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.2
10 January 1920Potosi, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.3
30 April 1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as father-in-law in John H. Schroeder's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.4
DateLocationDescription
Portrait of Theodore and Catherine (Rupp) Meoska.
Theodore and Catherine (Rupp) Meoska-Colorized
Theodore and Catherine (Rupp) Meoska
Theodore and Catherine Rupp Meoska.
Theodore and Catherine Rupp Meoska
1871Theodore Meoska immigrated in 1871.
8 February 1906On 8 February 1906 Theodore and Katherine (Rupp) Meoska (Mioski) 25th wedding anniversary celebration.
Dubuque Daily Times February 15, 1906 - Theodore and Katherine (Rupp) Meoska (Mioski) 25th wedding anniversary celebration

Children of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375724.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 430.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 745.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Albert Charles Meoska

M, b. 22 February 1888, d. 7 February 1938
Father*Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 February 1888Albert Charles Meoska was born on 22 February 1888 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.
Marriage19 September 1922Albert Charles Meoska married Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich, daughter of (?) Ulbrich and Hannah (?), on 19 September 1922.
Death7 February 1938Albert Charles Meoska died on 7 February 1938 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 49.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinAlbert Charles Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinAlbert Charles Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.2
10 January 1920Potosi, Grant, WisconsinAlbert Charles Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.3
1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinAlbert Charles Meoska was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.4
DateLocationDescription
5 June 1917World War I Draft Registration, Grant, WisconsinOn 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Albert Charles Meoska and Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375724.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 430.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0049; Image: 712.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Elizabeth K. Meoska

F, b. 19 January 1893, d. 3 July 1919
Father*Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth K. Meoska was also known as Lizzie.
Name VariationElizabeth K. Meoska was also known as Mioske.
Name VariationElizabeth K. Meoska was also known as Elizabeth M.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 January 1893Elizabeth K. Meoska was born on 19 January 1893 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, listed as Meosky.
She was the daughter of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.
Death3 July 1919Elizabeth K. Meoska died on 3 July 1919 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 26 Elizabeth Mioske (Meoska) obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 8, 1919 - Elizabeth Mioske (Meoska) obituary
Burial7 July 1919She was buried on 7 July 1919 at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth K. Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth K. Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375724.

Oscar Christ Meoska

M, b. 24 December 1897, d. 11 January 1983
Father*Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919
Oscar Meoska 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOscar Christ Meoska was also known as Oscar Christian.
Name VariationOscar Christ Meoska was also known as Oskar C.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 December 1897Oscar Christ Meoska was born on 24 December 1897 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.
Marriage16 August 1922Oscar Christ Meoska married Hildegard Hufnagel, daughter of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab, on 16 August 1922 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death11 January 1983Oscar Christ Meoska died on 11 January 1983 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 85 Oscar C Meoska obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 13, 1983 - Oscar C Meoska obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinOscar Christ Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinOscar Christ Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.2
10 January 1920Potosi, Grant, WisconsinOscar Christ Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.3
DateLocationDescription
12 September 1918World War I Draft Registration, Grant, WisconsinOn 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin.
August 1972In August 1972 Oscar and Hildegard (Hufnagel) Meoska 50th wedding anniversary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald August 6, 1972 - Oscar and Hildegard (Hufnagel) Meoska 50th wedding anniversary

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375724.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 430.

Adaline J. Meoska

F, b. 1901, d. 12 October 1959
Father*Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAdaline J. Meoska was also known as Adeline.
Married Name27 February 1920As of 27 February 1920,her married name was Kerkenbush.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1901Adaline J. Meoska was born in 1901 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.
Marriage27 February 1920Adaline J. Meoska married William L. Kerkenbush, son of Joseph Kerkenbush Sr. and Anna Gerhard, on 27 February 1920 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death12 October 1959Adaline J. Meoska died on 12 October 1959 at Grant, Wisconsin, Mrs William Kerkenbush (Adeline Meoska) obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald October 13, 1959 - Mrs William Kerkenbush (Adeline Meoska) obituary
Burialafter 12 October 1959She was buried after 12 October 1959 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinAdaline J. Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
10 January 1920Potosi, Grant, WisconsinAdaline J. Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Children of Adaline J. Meoska and William L. Kerkenbush

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375724.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 430.

Angela Johanna Meoska

F, b. 13 May 1903, d. June 1947
Father*Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919
Angela (Meoska) Pluemer-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAngela Johanna Meoska was also known as Angeline.
Married Name10 September 1925As of 10 September 1925,her married name was Pluemer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 May 1903Angela Johanna Meoska was born on 13 May 1903 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.
Marriage10 September 1925Angela Johanna Meoska married Alphonse Pluemer, son of William Pluemer and Anna Rebecca Mechler, on 10 September 1925.
DeathJune 1947Angela Johanna Meoska died in June 1947 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 44 Mrs Alphone Pluemer (Angela Meoska) obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 15, 1947 - Mrs Alphone Pluemer (Angela Meoska) obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinAngela Johanna Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
10 January 1920Potosi, Grant, WisconsinAngela Johanna Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
Photo of Alphonse and Angela (Meoska) Pluemer.
Alphonse and Angela (Meoska) Pluemer-Colorized
Alphonse and Angela (Meoska) Pluemer

Children of Angela Johanna Meoska and Alphonse Pluemer

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375724.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 430.

Mary A. Meoska

F, b. 17 November 1881, d. 1 November 1975
Father*Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary A. Meoska was also known as Maria.
Married Name28 February 1908As of 28 February 1908,her married name was Schneider.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 November 1881Mary A. Meoska was born on 17 November 1881 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.
Marriage28 February 1908Mary A. Meoska married John Schneider on 28 February 1908 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death1 November 1975Mary A. Meoska died on 1 November 1975 at Murray, Minnesota, at age 93 Mary (Meoska) Schneider obituary.
Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 02 Nov 1975 - Mary (Meoska) Schneider obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinMary A. Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Children of Mary A. Meoska and John Schneider

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.

John Theodore Meoska

M, b. 19 April 1883, d. March 1956
Father*Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919
Life EventDateDescription
UNMARRIEDJohn Theodore Meoska was never married.
Birth19 April 1883He was born on 19 April 1883 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.
DeathMarch 1956John Theodore Meoska died in March 1956 at age 72 John Theodore Meoska obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald March 12, 1956 - John Theodore Meoska obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinJohn Theodore Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
10 January 1920Potosi, Grant, WisconsinJohn Theodore Meoska was listed as a son in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.2
30 April 1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinJohn Theodore Meoska was listed as a brother-in-law in John H. Schroeder's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.3
1940Potosi, Grant, WisconsinJohn Theodore Meoska was listed as a brother-in-law in John H. Schroeder's household on the 1940 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.4
DateLocationDescription
12 September 1918World War I Draft Registration, Grant, WisconsinOn 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin.
1942World War II Draft Registration, Potosi, Grant, WisconsinIn 1942 at World War II Draft Registration, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 430.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 745.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.
  4. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 22-47.

Clara D. Meoska

F, b. April 1886, d. May 1962
Father*Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1911As of 1911,her married name was Schiel.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthApril 1886Clara D. Meoska was born in April 1886 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.
Marriage1911Clara D. Meoska married Frank Raphael Schiel, son of John Schiel and Magdalene Gueckeisen, in 1911.
DeathMay 1962Clara D. Meoska died in May 1962 at age 76 Clara (Meoska) Schiel obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 17, 1962 - Clara (Meoska) Schiel obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinClara D. Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
10 April 1930Julien, Dubuque, IowaClara D. Meoska was listed as wife in Frank Raphael Schiel's household on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.2
DateLocationDescription
March 1956Clara D. Meoska witnessed the death of John Theodore Meoska in March 1956; John Theodore Meoska obituary.

Children of Clara D. Meoska and Frank Raphael Schiel

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: 654; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0033; Image: 202.0; FHL microfilm: 2340389.

Genevieve Florence Meoska

F, b. 25 April 1890, d. October 1937
Father*Theodore Meoska b. 26 Sep 1846, d. Mar 1931
Mother*Katherine Rupp b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 1 Sep 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGenevieve Florence Meoska was also known as Jennie Florence.
Name VariationGenevieve Florence Meoska was also known as Johanna.
Married Name1912As of 1912,her married name was Schroeder.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 April 1890Genevieve Florence Meoska was born on 25 April 1890 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp.
Marriage1912Genevieve Florence Meoska married John H. Schroeder, son of (?) Schroeder and Alvina (?), in 1912.
DeathOctober 1937Genevieve Florence Meoska died in October 1937 at at home, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 47 Mrs John Schroeder (Jennie Meoska) obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald October 29, 1937 - Mrs John Schroeder (Jennie Meoska) obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinGenevieve Florence Meoska was listed as a daughter in Theodore Meoska's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
30 April 1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinGenevieve Florence Meoska was listed as wife in John H. Schroeder's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
March 1931at the home of his daughter Mrs. Jennie Schroeder, Potosi, Grant, WisconsinGenevieve Florence Meoska witnessed the death of Theodore Meoska in March 1931 at at the home of his daughter Mrs. Jennie Schroeder, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Theodore Meoska. Special Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Tennyson for Theodore Meoska, 85, who died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jennis Schroeder, Potosi. Interment was in the Tennyson cemetery.
Mr. Meoska was born Sept. 26, 1846, in Germany. His wife preceded him in death 11 years ago.Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Clara Shields of Dubuque, Mrs. Mary Snyder of Woodstock, Minn., Mrs. Schroeder, Mrs. Adeline Kerkenbush and Mrs. Angeline Pleumer, the latter of Tennyson; and three sons, John, Albert and Oscar Meoska of Potosi.

Children of Genevieve Florence Meoska and John H. Schroeder

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 745.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich

F, b. 25 July 1898, d. 19 April 1987
Father*(?) Ulbrich d. b 1939
Mother*Hannah (?) d. a 1939
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name19 September 1922As of 19 September 1922,her married name was Meoska.
Married NameFebruary 1939As of February 1939,her married name was Schmit.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 July 1898Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich was born on 25 July 1898 at Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of (?) Ulbrich and Hannah (?)
Marriage19 September 1922Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich married Albert Charles Meoska, son of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp, on 19 September 1922.
MarriageFebruary 1939Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich married Edward P. Schmit in February 1939 Leona (Ulbrick) Meoska and Ed Schmit marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 19, 1939 - Leona (Ulbrick) Meoska and Ed Schmit marriage announcement
Death19 April 1987Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich died on 19 April 1987 at Crawford, Wisconsin, at age 88.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinLeona Mary Frances Ulbrich was listed as wife in Albert Charles Meoska's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Children of Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich and Albert Charles Meoska

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0049; Image: 712.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Joseph Charles Meoska

M, b. 1 October 1927, d. 4 February 2013
Father*Albert Charles Meoska b. 22 Feb 1888, d. 7 Feb 1938
Mother*Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich b. 25 Jul 1898, d. 19 Apr 1987
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 October 1927Joseph Charles Meoska was born on 1 October 1927 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Albert Charles Meoska and Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich.
Marriage7 February 1948Joseph Charles Meoska married Hazel Morovits on 7 February 1948 Hazel Morovits and Joseph Meoska marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 10, 1948 - Hazel Morovits and Joseph Meoska marriage announcement
Death4 February 2013Joseph Charles Meoska died on 4 February 2013 at age 85 Joseph C. "Joe" Meoska, age 85, died peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2013. He was born on October 1, 1927, in Potosi, WI, to Albert and Leona (nee Ulbrich) Meoska.

Joe graduated from Bloomington High School in 1944 and spent his life farming in the area. In 1958, he received the Grant County Outstanding Young Farmer Award. He was an active member of Saint Marys Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society of the parish, and the Southwest Vocations Club. With his wife, Hazel, he was involved in the Blakes Prairie 4-H Club as club and project leader. For many years he was a board member of the Blakes Prairie Fair Association. In 1967, Joe was selected to participate in a United Nations People-to-People tour to the Ukraine, Russia and several European nations; and the tour was one of his favorite memories.

Joe also had special interest in and dedication to the missionary efforts of Fr. Paul Fagan in Tanzania, collecting clothing, medical equipment and other supplies for many years. In his retirement, he continued his lifelong interest in woodworking, building and repairing furniture for family and friends. He also enjoyed volunteering at the local food pantry.

Joe is deeply loved and will be missed by his wife of 65 years, Hazel (nee Morovits), to whom he was united in marriage on February 7, 1948, at Saint Marys Catholic Church, Bloomington; by his children, David (Ione) Meoska, of Bagley, Tom Meoska, of Hillpoint, Janet (Dan) Joyce, of Mazomanie, Fr. John Meoska OSB, Collegeville, MN, and Kathy (Noel) Stanton, of Madison. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Michelle (Tom) McGlynn, Nicole (Joe) Hechimovich, Dyan (Dan) McLaughlin, Charlie (Brittany) Meoska, Patty Meoska, Dave (Amber) Joyce, Jenny (Mike) Smith, and Matt (Amy Wanek) Joyce; his great grandchildren: Jacob McGlynn; Lauren, Jerry and Riley McLaughlin; Gordon Van Kleek; Lincoln and Arabella Smith; and August Joyce; his step-brother, John (Catherine) Schmit and step-sister, Clara (Dick) Weir; as well as brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Leona (Schmit) Meoska, his step-father, Edward Schmit, his sister Ernestine Walsh; and his step-sisters Margaret, Genevieve and Bernadette Schmit, and Elsie Kranik; and several brothers and sisters-in-law.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father John Meoska as the celebrant and Father John Meinholz as principle concelebrant. Burial was in St. Marys Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation was held on Friday, February 8, 2013, from 4 8 PM at St. Marys Catholic Church, 535 Congress Street, Bloomington; with a Scripture Service at 4:00 p.m. Family and friends also called on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family will donate memorials given in Joes name to his favorite charities. Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinJoseph Charles Meoska was listed as a son in Albert Charles Meoska's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0049; Image: 712.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Hazel Morovits

F, b. 29 September 1927
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 February 1948As of 7 February 1948,her married name was Meoska.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 September 1927Hazel Morovits was born on 29 September 1927 at Wisconsin.
Marriage7 February 1948She married Joseph Charles Meoska, son of Albert Charles Meoska and Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich, on 7 February 1948 Hazel Morovits and Joseph Meoska marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 10, 1948 - Hazel Morovits and Joseph Meoska marriage announcement
DateLocationDescription
2018Bloomington, WisconsinHazel Morovits was living in 2018 at Bloomington, Wisconsin.

Edward P. Schmit

M, b. 10 May 1896, d. 21 September 1988
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEdward P. Schmit married Clara E. (?)
Birth10 May 1896Edward P. Schmit was born on 10 May 1896 at South Dakota.
MarriageFebruary 1939He married Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich, daughter of (?) Ulbrich and Hannah (?), in February 1939 Leona (Ulbrick) Meoska and Ed Schmit marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 19, 1939 - Leona (Ulbrick) Meoska and Ed Schmit marriage announcement
Death21 September 1988Edward P. Schmit died on 21 September 1988 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 92.

Children of Edward P. Schmit and Clara E. (?)

Ernestine Mary Meoska

F, b. 25 April 1923, d. 3 December 2011
Father*Albert Charles Meoska b. 22 Feb 1888, d. 7 Feb 1938
Mother*Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich b. 25 Jul 1898, d. 19 Apr 1987
Ernestine M Meoska 1944
Ernestine Meoska 1947
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 October 1947As of 4 October 1947,her married name was Walsh.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 April 1923Ernestine Mary Meoska was born on 25 April 1923 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as 25 Apr 1925.
She was the daughter of Albert Charles Meoska and Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich.
Marriage4 October 1947Ernestine Mary Meoska married Thomas James Walsh Jr. on 4 October 1947 at Bloomington, Wisconsin, Ernestine Meoska and Thomas James Walsh Jr engagement and marriage announcements.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald October 6, 1947 - Ernestine Meoska and Thomas James Walsh Jr marriage announcement
Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 16, 1947 - Ernestine Meoska and Thomas Walsh Jr engagement announcement
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 06 Oct 1947 - Ernestine Meoska and Thomas J Walsh Jr marriage announcement
Death3 December 2011Ernestine Mary Meoska died on 3 December 2011 at Fox Lake, Illinois, at age 88 Ernestine "Ernie" Mary Walsh, of Fox Lake, formerly of Park Ridge for 60 years, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2011. She was born in Potosi, Wisconsin to Albert and Leona (nee Ulbrich) Meoska.

Ernie was a Navy Veteran who served as a nurse during WWII. She worked at Resurrection Medical Center as a Nurse Manager and was then was involved with the Women's Auxiliary at Resurrection Medical Center, and also volunteered and started a crafts program there. She was also involved with St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge.

She will be deeply missed by her husband of 64 years, Thomas James Walsh, Jr., to whom she was united in marriage on April 10, 1947 [actually 04-Oct-1947] in Bloomington, WI; by her sons, James (Elaine), Tom (Kathleen) and Richard Walsh; by her grandchildren Sean, Rachel, Heather, Elizabeth, Tom, Jr. and Michael Walsh and by her brother Joseph "Joe" (Hazel) Meoska.

Ernie was preceded in death by her parents and her son, the late Robert "Bobby" Walsh on July 6, 1985.

Visitation will be held on, Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 8 PM and resume on Thurs., from 8:30 AM until the 10 AM funeral service at K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.
Interment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinErnestine Mary Meoska was listed as a daughter in Albert Charles Meoska's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
DateLocationDescription
1940Bloomington High School, Bloomington, WisconsinErnestine Mary Meoska graduated in 1940 at Bloomington High School, Bloomington, Wisconsin.
10 September 1944WisconsinShe was a Wisconsin State Board of Health Bureau of Nursing Education registration on 10 September 1944 at Wisconsin.
Ernestine M Meoska - Wisconsin State Board of Health Bureau of Nursing Education registration 10 Sep 1944

Child of Ernestine Mary Meoska and Thomas James Walsh Jr.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0049; Image: 712.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Thomas James Walsh Jr.

M, b. 3 May 1921, d. 18 August 2012
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 May 1921Thomas James Walsh Jr. was born on 3 May 1921 at Evanston, Cook, Illinois.
Marriage4 October 1947He married Ernestine Mary Meoska, daughter of Albert Charles Meoska and Leona Mary Frances Ulbrich, on 4 October 1947 at Bloomington, Wisconsin, Ernestine Meoska and Thomas James Walsh Jr engagement and marriage announcements.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald October 6, 1947 - Ernestine Meoska and Thomas James Walsh Jr marriage announcement
Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 16, 1947 - Ernestine Meoska and Thomas Walsh Jr engagement announcement
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 06 Oct 1947 - Ernestine Meoska and Thomas J Walsh Jr marriage announcement
Death18 August 2012Thomas James Walsh Jr. died on 18 August 2012 at Fox Lake, Illinois, at age 91 Thomas James Walsh Jr obituary.
Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) 19 Aug 2012 - Thomas James Walsh Jr obituary

Child of Thomas James Walsh Jr. and Ernestine Mary Meoska

Margaret Schmit

F, b. circa 1926, d. before 2013
Father*Edward P. Schmit b. 10 May 1896, d. 21 Sep 1988
Mother*Clara E. (?) b. c 1898
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1926Margaret Schmit was born circa 1926 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Edward P. Schmit and Clara E. (?)
Deathbefore 2013Margaret Schmit died before 2013.

Genevieve Schmit

F, b. circa 1932, d. before 2013
Father*Edward P. Schmit b. 10 May 1896, d. 21 Sep 1988
Mother*Clara E. (?) b. c 1898
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1932Genevieve Schmit was born circa 1932 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Edward P. Schmit and Clara E. (?)
Deathbefore 2013Genevieve Schmit died before 2013.

Bernadette Schmit

M, b. circa 1923, d. before 2013
Father*Edward P. Schmit b. 10 May 1896, d. 21 Sep 1988
Mother*Clara E. (?) b. c 1898
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1923Bernadette Schmit was born circa 1923 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Edward P. Schmit and Clara E. (?)
Deathbefore 2013Bernadette Schmit died before 2013.

Elsie T. Schmit

F, b. circa 1929, d. before 2013
Father*Edward P. Schmit b. 10 May 1896, d. 21 Sep 1988
Mother*Clara E. (?) b. c 1898
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kranik.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElsie T. Schmit married (?) Kranik.
Birthcirca 1929Elsie T. Schmit was born circa 1929 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Edward P. Schmit and Clara E. (?)
Deathbefore 2013Elsie T. Schmit died before 2013.

(?) Kranik

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Kranik married Elsie T. Schmit, daughter of Edward P. Schmit and Clara E. (?).

Clara E. (?)

F, b. circa 1898
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schmit.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClara E. (?) married Edward P. Schmit.
Birthcirca 1898Clara E. (?) was born circa 1898 at Wisconsin.

Children of Clara E. (?) and Edward P. Schmit