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Charles Berkes, born 1885 in Chicago

hayward36diane — 2010-10-01 17:56:43Z

Looking for any and all information about Charles Berkes, born about 1885 in Chicago. His father was Charles J. Berkes, born abt. 1855 in Ohio, both parents born in Germany. His mother was Mary C. or E., born abt. 1862 in PA, her parents born in Ireland.

Charles was a boilermanker.

His siblings were: Edward, Andrew L., Anges M., and Barbara M. Agnes married Matthew Huff.

The father, Charles, died between 1910 and 1920. The mother, Mary, was living with her son-in-law Matthew Huff in 1930. She may have died in 1932.

Any assistance appreciated.

Berkes of New York

fxguru187 — 2006-11-16 02:50:09Z

Looking for any information on Berkes brothers
Elmer J. b. 1905 and Robert C b. 1908/09.

Elmer m. Alice , had a daughter Marion

Robert m. Loretta Gilmour circ. 1930/31

Re: Russell Geraldine Berkes Chicago Illinois

mjmpkjoy — 2006-08-28 01:58:24Z

Here are some news paper articles that my friend found for me online, info the Berkes family

July 21: A son to Russell and
Geraldine (Gunn) Berkes, 14417
Kolmar St., Midlothian.
Illinois * Blue Island * Blue Island Sun-Standard * 1963-07-25

SUFFERS STROKE
Mrs Sadie Berkes 73 of 13442
Mozart was taken to St Francis
hospital in the First Aid ambu-
lance of the Blue Island fire de-
partment after she suffered a
stroke at her home Saturday. She
was found unconscious by a ten-
ant of the apartment building she
owns anrl where she occupies the
basement apartment.
Illinois * Blue Island * Blue Island Sun-Standard * 1959-03-12
FIREMEN SUMMONED
TO SOUTH SIDE
The fire department was called
out shortly after 9 p m Saturday
to the Russell Berkes residence
-8332 Mozart due to an over
heated oil stove. However there
was no damage resulting from
the fire.
Illinois * Blue Island * Blue Island Sun-Standard * 1956-03-29
EDWARD BERKES
Edward Berkes age........(unreadable)
subcombed .... morning following a short illness.
He resided with his son at
13042 Mozart st.
Survived by his wife Irene and
son Russel also four granchildren.
Services were held Monday afternoon at
1:30 in mortuary 2429
But/ Oak? .. wit Rev Hubert
Brom of the Com...at the...
.... Church of McArthur officiating.
Interment followed at Oak
Ridge cemetery.
Illinois * Blue Island * Blue Island Sun-Standard * 1956-03-29

Re: Russell Geraldine Berkes Chicago Illinois

mjmpkjoy — 2006-08-28 01:51:26Z

Well, this might sound kinda of confussing, but I'll do my best not to confuse you. My Grandmother and Geraldine I believe are half sisters. That's why I was looking for the Obit, to see for sure. I am almost 100 percent for sure they are, but I don't have the proof yet. Geraldines mothers name was Leatha and she was first married to Fred Heller that is my Great Grandfather, he left Leatha & Geraldine and Leatha remarried to Alfred Gunn. I believe Geraldine used the last name Gunn instead of Heller, I don't know if Alfred ever adopted her or not. My Grandmother never went by the last name of Heller either, she always went by her Step fathers name. My Great Grandfather Fred Heller's first wife died but his 2nd & 3rd wife he left them both, from what my Great Grandmother told my Grandmother he was a nice man they never fought, he just went to work one day and never came home and she never saw him after that.
Anyways, my Grandmother is still living and she has always wanted to know more about Geraldine, so I have been trying to put the pieces of the puzzle together.
A friend of mine found a birth announcement in the Chicago Paper that stated Geraldine (Gunn) & Russell Berkes had a son, that's what got me digging to find out if this is my Geraldine, I think it is but like I say I have no proof, so I was hoping to find someone to confrim that it is her or that it is not her. So I will keep digging and if you come up with anything please let me know. Do you know if Geraldine & Russells son had a family? They might know more about Geraldine. Thanks, so much for replying to my message, I really appreciate it!

Re: Russell Geraldine Berkes Chicago Illinois

2006-08-27 01:47:27Z

Hi: This is all I have on the "Berkes" side of my family. I hope it helps some.

Russell Berkes DOB: 6 Apr 1913 -DOD: 27 Nov 1995 was the son of Edward and Sadie (Irene) Berkes. I believe Edward Berkes was a detective.

Geraldine Berkes- 22 Sep 1919 - Feb 1996. Both passed away in Chicao area of Chicago Heights/Saulk Village Cook Illinos.

Maybe together we can find them, so far I can't find their obituaries either.

How are you related to them? I beleive Sadie Berkes was my Grandmothers sister.

I look forward to hearing from you. Joanie

Re: ancestor information

mjmpkjoy — 2006-08-08 17:09:22Z

Mary, would you happen to have any info on a Russell Bereks & Geraldine, Russell father was Edward Berkes. I am looking to see if Geraldine & Russell had any descendants, I think Geraldine is my Grandmothers half sister. Russell & Geraldine died in the chicago Heights, Illinois area but I have been unable to locate an Obit for them.

Thanks so much!

Russell Geraldine Berkes Chicago Illinois

mjmpkjoy — 2006-08-08 17:01:22Z

Hello! I am looking for info on Russell & Geraldine Berkes from Chicago Heights Ilinois and their famlies. Geralidnes maiden name I believe is either Heller or Gunn. I have looked for an obit for her in chicago and have not been successful please if you have any info on them please contact me by posting a message.

Re: ancestor information

2006-03-31 22:01:28Z

Hi Laura!
My mother, Veronica Berkes Fraser, is the great grandaughter of a Jakob Berkes, also spelled Berckes, who emigrated from Ernzen Germany (near Trier on the Luxembourg border) to Winfied, IL. He was born in 1800; so not your family line. However, are you sure that your family was from Hungary? There were alot of Berkes' in the area I referenced. Today, there are many in Northern Illinois.
Mary Fraser Hodson
Champaign, IL

Re: Berkes Family

2004-10-22 01:06:59Z

Sounds like we are cousins. Where are you located.

Re: Berkes Brothers - Yes

2004-10-22 01:00:44Z

Its been a long time since I responded but my grandfather came from Germany in the late 40's to early 50's and started a company in Cleveland, Ohio. I dont know if he had an brothers or sisters. But some say originally there may have been some family in Hungry. How popluar is the name Berkes in Hungry?

Re: Berkes Brothers

Sandy1116 — 2004-04-02 06:35:52Z

Hi Jo,

My mother was a flower girl in a wedding with her cousin Edmond Berkes in 1918. Edmond had siblings: Carl, Susan, Walter, and Ralph. His parents were John & Mary (Kohley) Berkes. Contact me if you are interested.

Sandy Myers
ells003@insightbb.com

Charles Berkes

DianeHayward36 — 2004-03-31 15:54:40Z

I've been searching for information about a Charles Berkes who was born about 1887 or 1888 in Indiana, and who married Dora Danzy (Danzey) in 1919 in Mobile, AL. His occupation was listed as "boilermaker" and hers as "waitress." I can't find either of them on the 1920 or 1930 Census.

I did find a Charles Berkes on the 1930 Census. Not my guy, but will post info here in the event someone else can use it.

Charles Berkes lived at 314 LeMonte Street in Roxborough, a part of Philadelphia, PA. He was 42, married to Julia, 44, for 25 years. Occupation, papermaker. Both were born in Hungary. He came to America in 1911 (or 1914) and Julia cam in 1914. Two children born in PA are listed-- Charles, age 11 and Margaret, age 9.

Other Berkes who lived in Philadelphia between 1921-1935 were: Christopher P., draftsman, and wife Reba; Ella, widow of K.G.); Edna (same address as Ella); Julius, barber; William K.G., clerk (son of Ella?); William, clerk; George L. and wife Anna; Leo I., clerk.

According to SSDI, Julius was born 15 Jan 1886 and died Jan 1964; Julia was born 9 Jun 1903 and died Jan 1977; Edna was born 24 Nov 1908 and died 20 Jul 1994; William was born 10 Dec 1927 and died 26 Jun 1992 (he lived in Roxborough).

John Patrick Berkes death notice 54

vikkihenry — 2004-03-11 20:49:17Z

Deaths and Funerals
In the Nation:

John Patrick Berkes, 54, stage and movie actor, in Hollywood, Cal.

Omaha World-Herald
July 6, 1951
No relation to parties listed

Re: Berkes Family

garyestok — 2003-09-30 14:45:19Z

My maiden name is Berkes. My grandfather John came to the US maybe 1932-1933. His mothers name was Katherine. She came earlier maybe 1927. My Grandfather was born in Mainze.

Re: Berkes Brothers - Yes

Jo Bond — 2002-04-09 17:22:31Z

Hi Sandy - - -

I am very interested! It certainly sounds like my father's family. My dad was Ralph and he was the youngest of the group. You may have more information then I have.

Who is your mother? If she was a cousin to Edmond then WE are cousins, right?

Do you know the location of the wedding? It should have happened in Illinois in the West Chicago / Aurora / Elgin area.

I have photos of the wedding of John and Mary but do not know the date, we can only guess. All of their children have passed. The last was Susan and she passed in 1994.

Please get back to me so we can compare notes and other information.

Thanks so much - - - Jo

P.S. Feel free to use Email directly if you would prefer.

Berkes Family

Jo Bond — 2001-10-03 17:55:07Z

My maiden name is Berkes and I am just starting to work on my families genealogy. Usually I am working on histories for other people. If you get this message contact me at my email address and we can talk. INFO - My father was Ralph C. Berkes b. June 22, 1910. He had five brothers and one sister, and most were in Batavia, IL. His mother's name was Mary and his father was John. John was of German decent, no doubt! I hope you get this and get in touch - - -Jo

Berkes Family

Jo Bond — 2001-10-03 17:55:07Z

Hi Laura - My maiden name is Berkes and I am just starting to work on my families genealogy. Usually I am working on histories for other people. If you get this message contact me at my email address and we can talk. INFO - My father was Ralph C. Berkes b. June 22, 1910. He had five brothers and one sister, and most were in Batavia, IL. His mother name was Mary and his father was John. John was of German decent, no doubt! I hope you get this and get in touch - - -Jo

Berkes Family

Jo Bond — 2001-10-03 17:55:07Z

Hi Laura - My maiden name is Berkes and I am just starting to work on my families genealogy. Usually I am working on histories for other people. If you get this message contact me at my email address and we can talk. INFO - My father was Ralph C. Berkes b. June 22, 1910. He had five brothers and one sister, and most were in Batavia, IL. His mother's name was Mary and his father was John. John was of German decent, no doubt! I hope you get this and get in touch - - -Jo

Berkes Brothers

Jo Bond — 2001-10-03 17:55:07Z

Hi Ron - My grandfather was a John and he had five sons; Carl, Ralph, Edmund, Walter, and and one I can not remember. There was also a sister named Susan. If this rings any bells for you send me your real email address and we can exchange information. Thanks for the response. - - - Jo

Re: Berkes Family in Northeastern Indiana

dhgenie — 2001-06-30 19:35:49Z

Tammy, have you ever heard of a CHARLES BERKES? According to the Census he was born in Indiana, but he died in Philadelphia in 1976. He was born about 1886. He worked for a time (around 1919-1920) in Mobile, AL as a boilermaker. He married Isadore Danzey, a widow, in Mobile in 1919.

I wish to communicate with a descendant or close relative. Seems like Berkes is not a common name! dhgenie@att.net or haywarddiane@hotmail.com. Thanks.

Berkes Family in Northeastern Indiana

2001-06-03 02:00:44Z

My Grandfather, John Berkes was from the Albion, Indiana area in Noble county. He had a brother, Fred. His children are: John-deceased, Kathleen, Keith, Alan, Dorthea-Deceased, Max-deceased. Those still living are in Fort Wayne, Allen county.

More Berkes'

2001-02-17 18:11:49Z

I just found this site, surprised to even see a Berkes of any kind, so now you have my interest kindled.... All I know is my Grand Father was Joseph, wife Anna, imigrated from hungary apx turn of the century and had a hotel in Chicago. Had two sons, Joe and Mike that settled in northern indiana after world war II. Where do you begin to find a trail.... I would like to try!

Berkes

2001-01-30 20:26:45Z

Do you know the brothers names??
My grandfather's name is John and he came from Germany also.

ancestor information

1999-11-06 20:30:47Z

I would like some information on my family
history. My grandfather was Kurt Berkes,who came from Germany and his father was Jakob Berkes. I think Jakob orig. came from Hungary.

BERKES of HUNGARY

1999-09-26 20:00:11Z

Gyorgy BERKES was born abt 1851 based on child birth 1871, probably Hungary, and died bet 1871-1951 in Europe, probably Hungary. He married Erzsebet URBAN abt 1870 based on child birth 1871. Please contact me for descendant info. I need parentage and sibling info on Gyorgy. Don't be shy, contact me. Interested in good info sources as well.

BERKES of HUNGARY

1999-09-26 19:59:58Z