Albert William Baker
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Albert William Baker was born February 1, 1911, in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA, and died November 7, 1988, in Ashland Co., WI, at age 77. He is the son of Albert Means Baker of Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH, and Katharina Dolak/Dollac of Austria (Bohemia). Esther M. Swetkovich was born about 1917 in Pence, Montreal Twp., Iron Co., WI; Living. She is the daughter of Peter Swetkovich of Michigan (died 1927) and Pauline Reinerio of Montreal, Iron Co., WI July 22, 1891, in Montreal, Iron Co., WI - July 17, 1983, in Hurley, Iron Co., WI. Married 1909 in Montreal, Iron Co., WI. Albert William Baker and Esther Swetkovich were married April 11, 1939, at Vinton, IA. Albert William Baker and Esther (Swetkovich) Baker had two children:
TIMELINE Albert William Baker was born February 1, 1911, in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA. Esther Swetkovich was born Unknown. The September 12, 1918, WWI Draft Registration Report shows Albert Means Baker (age 39) born December 2, 1878 is a Mining Engineer for the Pickando Mather Co. living at Box 677, Wakefield, Gogebic Co., MI. Katherine Baker at the same address is his nearest relative. The report indicates that Albert has the index finger of his left hand cut off at the first joint, and he has a rupture.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 12, 1920, shows Albert Baker (age 41) born in Ohio to Ohio and German-born parents is a Mining Engineer at an Iron Mine who is renting his home at 115 Brotherton B., City of Wakefield, Wakefield Twp., Gogebic Co., MI. Living with him is his wife, Katherine Baker (age 40) born in Bohemia to Bohemia-born parents and having emigrated in 1885. Also living there are his five children, all born to Ohio and Bohemia-born parents: Elizabeth Baker (age 12) born in Colorado; Albert Baker (age 9) born in Iowa; Helen Baker (age 7) born in Iowa; Mary Baker (age 3 1/12) born in Michigan; and John Baker (age 1 6/12) born in Michigan. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 2, 1920, shows Peter Swetckovich (age 32) born in Michigan to Austrian-born parents is a Miner in an Iron Mine who owns his home with a mortgage and is living in Pence, Montreal Twp., Iron Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Pauline Swetckovich (age 28) born in Wisconsin to Italian-born parents. Also living there are his five children, all born in Wisconsin to Michigan and Wisconsin-born parents: Madaline Swetckovich (age 9); John Swetckovich (age 8); Peter Swetckovich (age 7); Ester Swetckovich (age 2 10/12); and Rose Swetckovich (age 1/12). Also living there is his married brother-in-law, Domnic Runerio (age 26) born in Wisconsin to Italian-born parents, a Carpenter in an Iron Mine. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930, shows Katherine Baker (age 51) born in Bohemia to Bohemian-born parents is the married Head of Household renting her house for $25/month and first married at age 39 is living at 104 Rosalia Street, 2nd Ward, City of Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI. Living with her are her four unmarried children, all born to Ohio and Bohemia-born parents: Albert W. Baker (age 19) born in Iowa; Helen F. Baker (age 17) born in Iowa; Mary E. Baker (age 13) born in Michigan; and John C. Baker (age 11) born in Michigan. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1930, shows Albert M. Baker (age 52) born in Ohio to Ohio and German-born parents and first married at age 32 is a married Construction Mining Engineer lodging in Militia District No. 1121, District 7, Worth Co., GA. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1930, shows Pauline Swetkovich (age 39) born in Wisconsin to Italian-born parents and first married at age 18 is a widow owning her home worth $800 and is living in Montreal Twp., Iron Co., WI. Living with her are her five children, all born in Wisconsin to in Wisconsin to Michigan and Wisconsin-born parents: John Swetkovich (age 19); Ester Swetkovich (age 12); Lillian Swetkovich (age 7); Earl Swetkovich (age 6); and Gerald Swetkovich (age 2 3/12). Also living there is her unmarried brother, Louis Reinerio (age 26) born in Wisconsin to Italian-born parents, a Pump Man in an Iron Mine. Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, MI, Friday, November 27, 1936 Pence Miss Mary Baker of Iowa is visiting her sister and brother in law, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Patritto. 1938 City Directory, Town of Pence, Baker, Albert ... Pence, laborer, Montreal, Mont Mng
Co Patritto, Bernard (Betty) ... Pence, laborer, Montreal, Mont Mng Co 1947 City of Ironwood, MI, 1928 Directory of Residents Patritto, Frank ... 329 Norrie, Twin City Dairy
Hurley. Albert Means Baker died October 29, 1956, in Iowa at age 78. Caterine (Dolak) Baker died after 1930 in Unknown at age unknown. Albert William Baker died November 7, 1988, in Ashland Co., WI, at age 77. The Daily Globe, Ironwood, MI, Monday, November 7, 1988 Albert Baker PENCE, Wis. - Albert W. Baker, 77, of Pence, died this morning at Ashland, Wis. He was born Feb. 1, 1911 at Wakefield, son of Albert and Catherine Baker. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Pence, and graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1928. He was employed at the Montreal Mine from 1936 to 1962, and was employed with Webster Electric, Racine, Wis., from 1962 to 1973, when he retired. He married Esther Swetkovich on April 11, 1939 at Vinton Iowa. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, Esther; a son, Dale of Baltimore, Md.; a daughter, Mrs. Mike (Gale) Boggio of Laurium; four grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He is also survived by a brother, John Baker of Traer, Iowa, and by a sister, Mrs. Margaret Stearns of Eagle River, Wis. Mr. Baker was preceded in death by three sisters, Helen, Mary and Betty. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Redeemer Church, Pence, the Rev. David Lusson officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be at Engstrom Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m., where prayers will be recited at 7 p.m. John C. Baker died November 7, 1995, in Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, IA, at age 77. The Cedar Rapids Gazette, Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA, Wednesday, November 8, 1995John C. BakerJohn C. Baker, 77, of rural Traer, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1995, in Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, after a sudden illness. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial: church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Overton Funeral Home, Traer, where a Scripture service begins at 7:30 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Dolores; two sons, John of Sun Prairie, Wis., and Michael of Traer; a daughter, Mary Karls of Lodi, Wis.; and a sister, Margaret Stearns of Eagle River, Wis. A memorial fund has been established. BAKER - John C (1918 - 1995) OBITUARY John C BAKER was born in Wakefield, Michigan on June 1, 1918; son of Albert and Catherine (DOLAK) BAKER. He attended school at Oshkoch, WI and later moved to Belle Plaine, IA, where he graduated from High School. On July 5, 1947, He married Dolores PRUSHA at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chelsea. They made their home in Chelsea and in 1948 they moved to Traer when John started employment with Funks Seed Co. They lived at 2807 Hwy 8 and John remained at Funks as a manager for 43 years until his retirement. During his morning walk John became ill suddenly and was taken to Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo where he died Tuesday, November 7, 1995. John was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Traer. He enjoyed watching all kinds of sports, hiking, biking and playing cards. John is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother; Albert, 3 sisters; Mary, Helen and Elizabeth, and a grandson; Justin POWELL. He is survived by his wife; Dolores of Traer, 2 sons; John BAKER of Sun Prairie, WI and Michael BAKER of Traer, a daughter; Mary (Mrs. Jerome) KARLS of Lodi, WI, a sister, Margaret STEARNS of Eagle River, WI and 6 grandchildren. Following committal services family & friends are invited to a luncheon at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. FUNERAL SERVICES for JOHN C BAKER June 1, 1918 November 7, 1995 at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church Traer, Iowa Friday, November 10, 1995 at ten o’clock a.m. CELEBRANT Father John Tilp SPECIAL MUSIC St. Paul’s Choir FLOWER COMMITTEE Betty Crawford MASS CARDS Sally Sevcik Angie Gates CASKET BEARERS Norman Yanda Les Sevcik James Uchytil Duane Untiedt William Danker Richard Crawford HONORARY CASKET BEARERS Richard Uchytil Sid Uchytil Bernard Uchytil INTERMENT St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery Traer, Iowa OVERTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Traer, Iowa.
Karls, Rosina M (June 29th, 1925 - November 18th, 2009) Waunakee- Rosina M. Karls, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 29, 1925 the daughter of John H. & Regina (Statz) Maly. Rosina was united in marriage to John M. Karls on October 29, 1946 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Dane. She was a stay at home mom who farmed with her husband for 36 years. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Waunakee and a former member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Dane where she was active in the Altar and Rosary Society as well as it's bowling league. Additionally, she was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and County Homemakers both of Dane. In her spare time Rosina enjoyed baking, cooking, dancing, playing cards, bowling and volunteering at Waunakee Manor and Assisted Living. She is survived by her children, Jerome Karls, Dane, John (Cecille) Karls, Lodi and Karie (Craig) Garfoot, Fond du Lac; grandchildren, Scott (Marsha) Laufenberg, Bowling Green, KY, Craig Laufenberg & Dean (Val) Laufenberg all of Waunakee, Stacy (Brian) Danz, Neenah, John J. Karls, Waunakee, Paige Karls, William Karls, Julia Karls all of Lodi, Jamie Karls, Grafton, Janelle Karls, St. Paul, MN, Jordan Karls, Dane, Melissa Garfoot, Waunakee, Brandon Garfoot and Brittany Garfoot both of Fond du Lac; great-grandchildren, Patrick Molly and Addison Laufenberg; son-in-law, Henry Laufenberg, Waunakee; faithful companion, Elmer Bram; sister, Mildred (Reynold) Their brothers, Ray (Elsie) Maly and Andrew Maly; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1982, her son, Donald in 1969, her daughter, Shirley Laufenberg in 1991, grandson, Justin Powell in 1990 and brother Norbert Maly 1974. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 209 South St., Waunakee with Fr. Patrick J. Wendler presiding. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Winn-Cress Funeral home and on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be held in St. Michael's Cemetery, Dane. The family would like to thank her neighbors, friends, Senior Center Volunteers, Senior Care Helpers and most recently HospiceCare for their care and compassion. Memorials would be appreciated to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or Hospice Care.
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Burial Time & Location Mary Margaret Russell Mary Margaret Russell, formerly of Hurley and Eagle River, died Monday, July 14, 2003, in La Grange, Ill. She was 75. Mrs. Russell was born March 12, 1928, in Bessemer, Mich., the daughter of Bernard and Elizabeth (nee Baker) Patritto. She attended local schools and graduated in 1946 from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. After high school, she moved to Chicago, Ill., where she worked at O'Connell's Restaurant and Pizzeria Duo. She married Minor Russell Jan. 15, 1951, in Chicago and, with her husband, owned and operated M&R Tap in Chicago for 11 years. After vacationing in Eagle River for many years, they purchased The Pasta Cottage, operating it from 1981 to 1996. In addition to her husband, Minor of Aurora, survivors include two daughters, Kimberley (Steve) Russell-Levine of Iron Mountain, Mich., and Barbara (Steve) Zelms of Eagle River; one brother, Bernard (Ardith) Patritto of Ironwood, Mich.; two sisters, Barbara Alexandroni of Ironwood, Mich., and Catherine (Leslie) Carlstrom of Hurley; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. The Rev. Robert O'Connell and Deacon Russell Lundgren will officiate. Visitation will precede the service from 9 to 10 a.m.
AURORA, Wis. - Minor L. Russell, 82, of Aurora, died Sunday, June 3, 2007, at the VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. He was born on May 23, 1925, in Alberta, Mich., son of the late Lao and Mary (Lavere) Russell. He served in the United States Navy. He married Mary Patritto in Chicago on Jan. 15, 1950, and she preceded him in death. Minor and his wife and family owned and operated the Pasta Cottage Restaurant in Eagle River, Wis. for many years. He loved the Chicago Cubs, watching the National Geographic channel, and the excitement at the casino and horse track. He was married for 52 years to his wife, Mary, and loved her very much. He is survived by two daughters, Kim Russell of Louisville, Ky. and Barb (Steve) Zelms of Eau Claire, Wis.; four grandchildren, Steven and Stormi Rose, Ryan Thomas and Daniel Zelms; three great-grandchildren, Tristan, Arianna, and Kaden; numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and a special friend, Bernie Colontonio. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Erin. There are no services scheduled at this time. Condolences to the family of Minor Russell can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.
Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, MI, Monday, September 17, 1934 Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Patritto and daughters, Mary Margaret, Barbara Jean and Catherine, left by motor Friday night for Bell Plaine, Iowa, where they will visit Mrs. Patritto's parents. They were accompanied by Miss Josephine Elaine Patritto. Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, MI, November 17, 1953 Hurley Man Granted Divorce at Ashland ASHLAND - Bernard Patritto, Hurley, was granted a divorce from Elizabeth Patritto, Chicago, in Circuit Court here on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Custody of a minor child was awarded to the father.
Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, MI, Tuesday, May 30, 1978 Mrs. E. Corti Mrs. Elizabeth Corti, 71, Chicago, former Range resident, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Alexandroni, Ironwood. Mrs. Corti was born in Colorado April 13, 1907. She moved to Wakefield with her family and attended school there. She made her home at Hurley several years before moving in 1951 to Chicago where she was married to Harry Corti. In 1962, they came to Ironwood. He died in September, 1971, and she returned to Chicago in 1972. Survivors include one son, Bernard Patritto Jr., Ironwood; three daughters, Mrs. Minor Russell and Mrs. Kenneth Backlund, Chicago, and Mrs. Alexandroni; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Stearns, Chicago, and Miss Mary Baker, Vermont, and two brothers, Albert Baker, Pence, and John Baker, Treynor, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Engstrom Funeral Home, Hurley, with the Rev. James Genovesi officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hurley. The funeral home will be open for visitation after 5 p.m. Wednesday.
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