In the 1910 Census, enumerated on May 11, 1910, Theodore 'Straszewski', b. abt. 1886, both parents b. in German sector of Poland, was a pie baker, living with his family at 1039 North Hermitage Avenue, 15-WD, Chicago. His wife Mary was b. abt. 1886 in Illinois as were both her parents. Children, Emma. b. 1908; Theodore, b. 1909 (7 mos. old).

Coincidentally or not, in 1910, living 1055 North Hermitage Avenue, were Joseph Straszewski, b. abt. 1852 in German Poland, naturalized, immigrated in 1881, with his wife Rose, b. abt. 1859, German Poland; they had been married 33 years. Rose had borne 14 children, 7 were alive in 1910. Children living with them were Magdalena, b. abt 1893 in Illinois who was a PIE BAKER; Edward, b. abt. 1894 in Illinois, who was an errand boy; and Albert, b. abt. 1901 in Illinois.

In 1900, Joseph and Rosy were living at 485 Hermitage Street with their children, who included Celia who was a baker and Theodore, who is indicated b. 1884; other children were Louisa, Helen, Maggie, Edward, and Albert. This sure looks like the family of Theodore Strazewski! Heritage Quest indexed the name as Stritavski; the enumerator wrote Stritowski.

In the 1920 Census, Theodore and Mary Strazewski were living at 4057 Richmond 27-Ward Chicago. Theodore was b. abt. 1881 in Illinois and was a pie baker. Living with the family was Joseph Kellerman, brother-in-law. Children born at that time were Emma, b. abt 1908; Theodore, b. abt. 1910; Mary, b. abt. 1913; William, b. abt. 1915; Rose, b. abt. 1916; Celia, b. abt. 1919.

According to his WWI draft registration card, Theodore Stanley Strazewski was born September 14, 1885 and was a pie baker for the Moody and Waters Company at 1107 W. Congress. He was 5'8", medium build, blue eyes and light brown hair.

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Illinois Archives show:

STRAZEWSKI MARY F/W UNK 6014705 1938-05-25 COOK CHICAGO 38-05-26
STRAZEWSKI ROSE F/W UNK 6029773 1923-11-18 COOK CHICAGO 23-11-19
STRAZEWSKI THEODORE S M/W UNK 6022528 1936-07-25 COOK CHICAGO 36-07-25
Source: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/GenealogyMWeb/idphdeathsrc...

1977-05-20 Chicago Tribune (IL)
Thomas G. Strauss of Des Plaines, beloved husband o Norma K., nee Gray; dear father of Christine E. (John) Madigan and Deborah L. (Norbert) Esch; three grandchildren; fond brother of Emma Williams, Rose Rosasco, Helen Kislowski, Cecilia Schade, William, James, Alfred and the late Theodore Strauss and Marie Neeb. Visitation Friday 2 to 9:30 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home, Lee at Perry Streets, Des Plaines, where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. 824-5155.

1941-04-27 Chicago Tribune (IL)
Marie Neeb [nee Strazewski], beloved wife of John, fond sister of Emma Williams, Theodore, William, Rose Rosasco, Cecilia Schade, Helen, James, Thomas, and Alfred. Funeral from chapel, 3100 Irving Park road, Monday at 9 a.m., to Our Lady of Mercy church. Burial St. Joseph's.

1967-09-09 Chicago Tribune (IL)
Theodore Strazewski, beloved husband of Violet, fond father of Glenda May; fond brother of Emma Williams, Rose Rosasco, William, Ceil Schade, Helen Kislowski, James, Thomas, and Alfred, also the late Marie Neeb. Member of Machinists Union, Local No. 48. Resting at the A. V. Furman Funeral Home, 3100 Irving Park road. Services Monday, at 2:30 p.m. Interment Rose Hill. IR 8-5800.

1984-10-07 Chicago Tribune (IL)
Fred W. Schade, age 71, loving husband of Cecilla, nee Strauss (Strazewski); beloved father of Carol (Chester) Trayman and William (Donna); dear grandfather of Jacqueline, Jeffery, Jason and Gary; dear brother of Edward (Cecelia) Schade; fond uncle of nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday 11 a.m. at the Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave. Entombment Bokemian National Cemetery. Member of CTA Local 241. Visitation Sunday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. 561-6874.

1965-09-12 Chicago Tribune (IL)
Albert Strazewski of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Chicago, beloved husband of Stella, nee Bojan; dear father of Leonard [Irene] and Alice [Aloysisus] Betley; dear brother of Cele Erchard and Mandy Dimtroff; grandfather four. Funeral Monday, Sept. 12, at 9:30 a.m., from Frank S. Patka Funeral Home, 3756 S. Pauline street, to SS. Peter and Paul church. Interment Resurrection. LA 3-0829.

1973-04-26 Chicago Tribune (IL)
Stella Strazewski, nee Bojan, beloved wife of the late Albert; loving mother of Leonard [Irene], Alice [Aloysius] Betley, and the late Clarence; dear grandmother of Leonard F., Allan A., Kevin M., and Michael A.; fond sister of Molly [Joseph] Wantroba, Sally [John] Prochniewski, Joseph [Josephine] Bojan; aunt of many nieces and nephews; member of the St. Peter and Paul Altar and Rosary Society, and White Rose Society No. 2326 PNA. Funeral Saturday, April 28, at 9:30 a.m. from the Patka Funeral Home, 3756 S. Paulina St. to St. Peter and Paul Church for 10 a.m. mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, masses appreciated. LA 3-0829.

Best wishes in your search,
Mary