George Joseph Kapolnek1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13

M, b. 7 January 1908, d. 7 August 1968
FatherGeorge Kapolnek1,2,3,4,5,14 b. 4 Jul 1867, d. 27 Dec 1945
MotherSusanna Schaaf1,2,3,4,5,15 b. 26 Jul 1870, d. 27 Sep 1959
     George Joseph Kapolnek, son of George Kapolnek and Susanna Schaaf, was born on 7 January 1908 at Lazarevo (Lazarfeld), Zrenjanin, Vojvodina, Hungary (Serbia). His godparents were Dominik Sauer and Barbara Meckl.1,16,8,7 George Kapolnek immigrated with his parents and siblings from Hamburg to New York City on 16 February 1911.2 They arrived at New York City on 26 February 1911.3,7

George married Hattie Gladys Schroeder on 26 July 1930.10,11,7

George registered for the draft for World War I on 16 October 1940, while living at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. George was recorded as being born on 7 January 1908 in Lazarfeld. He added his wife, Hattie Schroeder, as person who will always know his address. His employer was C. H. Bruns-Bruns Collins, Inc. at 1455 S. Michigan Avenue. He resided at 3624 N. Leavitt Street. He was 6 feet tall and weighed 155 pounds. George had blue eyes, blonde hair, a light complexion, and wore glasses.9

George died on 7 August 1968 at Chicago at age 60 years and 7 months. His obituary reads as follows:
George J. Kapolnek Sr., beloved husband of Hattie, nee Schroeder; loving father of George Jr. [Mary], James [Marianne], Mary Ann [John] Cerny, Richard [Barbara], Robert [Jacqueline], Susan [Robert] Kaiser, Raymond [Stephanie], Karen, Joyce, Thomas, Joan, David, and Donald; fond brother of Dominick Kapolnek and Anna Aufmuth; dear grandfather of 24. Funeral Saturday, Aug. 10, at 9:30 a.m., from Colonial Funeral Home, 6250 N. Milwaukee avenue, to Our Lady of Victory church. Interment Maryhill. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Our Lady of Victory church or American Cancer society. Wake service Friday at 9 p.m. SP 4-0366.11,12
He was buried on 10 August 1968 at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum, Niles, Cook County, Illinois.11,12,17

Family: Hattie Gladys Schroeder b. 27 Oct 1912, d. 2 Jul 2001

Citations

  1. [S2616] Hans Repp, Familienbuch der Gemeinde Lazarfeld im Banat. Page 173 - 0835 Kapolnek, Georg, Sv: Bruder zu Joseph (*1865) *Sig. 1867, Wo: Laz. 168
    Schaff, Susanna Tv: Christof S. und Katharina Eck *Laz. 1870 (1905/1)
    1. Dominik *Laz. so.12.1895, Gh: 162c
    Tp: Domink Sauer/Katharina Kapolnek, geb. Kern
    2. Magdalena *Laz. 29.09.1898, Gh: 168 + Laz. 21.12.1898, HNr. 168
    Tp: Domink Sauer/Magdalena Ott, geb. Pfendt
    3. Anna *Laz. 19.09.1900, Gh: 168
    Tp: Franz Ott/Anna Sauer
    4. Franz *Laz. 15.12.1902, Gh: 168
    Tp: Franz Ott/Anna Sauer
    5. Georg *Laz. 07.01.1908, Gh: 168b
    Tp: Dominik Sauer/Barbara Meckl
    Anmerkung: Emigration der Familie am 26.02.1911 in die USA.
  2. [S2801] Georg Kapolnek, S.S. America Passenger Manifest, 16 Feb 1911; 373-7 I, VIII A 1 Band 231, Page 261, Line 17-22.
  3. [S2802] Georg Kapolnek, S.S. America Passenger Manifest, 16 February 1911; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957, Roll 1633, Line: 6; Page Number: 30.
  4. [S2230] 1920 Cook County, Illinois Federal Population Schedule, George Kocpnickell household; Chicago Ward 22, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll T625_332; Supervisor's District 1st; Enumeration District 1221; Page 2B; Line 62-65; House Nr. 1355 Mohawk Street; Dwelling 35; Family 35.
  5. [S1330] 1930 Cook County, Illinois Federal Population Schedule, Frank Kapolnek household, Ward 47, Block 110, 27 Precinct, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll 490; Page 1B; Supervisor's District 5, Enumeration District 16-1758; Image 196.0; FHL microfilm 234022, Sheet 1B; House No. 3624 Leavitt Street; Dwelling 13; Family: 23 and 24; Lines 72-76.
  6. [S2227] Illinois, Northern District Petitions for Naturalization, 1906-1994, George Joseph Kapolnek, 14 September 1934, Petition No. 124024.
  7. [S2813] Ancestry.com, Petitions for Naturalization, 1906-1991, NAI: 593882; Record Group Number: RG 21, 360 W 4800 North, Provo, Utah. George Joseph Kapolnek, Petition No. 124024.
  8. [S2813] Ancestry.com, Petitions for Naturalization, 1906-1991, NAI: 593882; Record Group Number: RG 21, 360 W 4800 North, Provo, Utah. George Joseph Kapolnek, Declaration No. 80355.
  9. [S3566] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, George Kapolnek, Serial Number 1323, Order Number 721.
  10. [S2232] 1940 Cook County, Illinois Federal Population Schedule, George Kapolnek household, Ward 45, Block 28; Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll T627_1011; Page 12B; Supervisor's District 30; Enumeration District 103-2860, Line 48-55; House No. 3624 Leavitt Street; Household No. 373, Rents, $0.
  11. [S1439] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, Created by: Mrs. Accordion; Record added: Sep 27, 2016; Find A Grave Memorial# 170630109; Plot: Grave 6, Lot 40, Block 3, Sect 2.
  12. [S2810] Newsbank, online George J. Kapolnek Sr., Chicago Tribune Historical Archive (IL) (Published as Chicago Tribune (IL)) - published Friday, 9 August 1968, Record: 19680809dn057.
  13. [S2810] Newsbank, online Frank Kapolnek, Chicago Tribune Historical Archive (IL) (Published as Chicago Tribune (IL)) - Monday, 5 July 1965, Record: 19650705dn067; Frank Kapolnek, Chicago Tribune Historical Archive (IL) (Published as Chicago Tribune (IL)) - Sunday, 4 July 1965, Record: 19650704dn111.
  14. [S2810] Newsbank, online George Kapolnek, Chicago Tribune Historical Archive (IL) (Published as Chicago Tribune (IL)) - Friday, 28 December 1945, Record: 19451228dn147.
  15. [S2810] Newsbank, online Susan Kapolnek, nee Schaaf, Chicago Tribune Historical Archive (IL) (Published as Chicago Tribune (IL)) - Tuesday, 29 September 1959, Record: 19590929dn094; Susan Kapolnek, nee Schaaf, Chicago Tribune Historical Archive (IL) (Published as Chicago Tribune (IL)) - Monday, 28 September 1959, Record: 19590928dn089.
  16. [S2458] Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1940, Certificate Number 7174; Digital Folder Number 100682345; Image Number 00196.
  17. [S3967] Illinois, Archdiocese of Chicago, Cemetery Records, 1864-1989, online www.familysearch.org. Group 6, Lot 40, Block 3, Section 2, Home Address: 4026 N. Leamington, Chicago, Illinois, Interment Date 8-10-68, Age 60.
  18. [S1439] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, Created by: Mrs. Accordion; Record added: Sep 27, 2016; Find A Grave Memorial# 170637494; Plot: Grave 4, Lot 78, Block 45, Section 44.
  19. [S1439] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, Created by: Mrs. Accordion; Record added: Sep 27, 2016; Find A Grave Memorial# 170638039; Plot: Grave 12, Section 10, Block 52, Lot 22.
  20. [S1439] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, Created by: Mrs. Accordion; Record added: Sep 27, 2016; Find A Grave Memorial# 170630149; Plot: Grave 4, Lot 40, Block 3, Sect 2.
  21. [S4445] Thomas A. Kapolnek obituary, Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, Illinois https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/des-plaines-il/…
Last Edited=23 Mar 2023