Pekarek - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Joseph Pekarek

bigunn52 — 2013-03-04 20:39:52Z

I'm not sure my Martin ties in yet. If I find a tie in will email back. I think my folks are coming in earlier, but Francesca Pekárek married Frank Novotny in 1869 in Manhattan, and he was a mason or brick mason, so it wouldn't surprise me if he moved to Chicago. Thanks Karen

Re: Pekarek's from Bohemia to Chicago

bigunn52 — 2013-02-26 04:21:18Z

Thank you Joseph. Regards,Karen

Re: Pekarek's from Bohemia to Chicago

ZlaticaBeca — 2013-02-26 00:31:08Z

You're welcome.

http://www.kdejsme.cz/prijmeni/Pek%C3%A1rek/hustota/
CZ's phone book http://phone.quick.cz

www.slovnik.cz
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Re: Pekarek's from Bohemia to Chicago

bigunn52 — 2013-02-25 06:43:53Z

Thank you folks for all the info. I grew up on the south side of Chicago during the 1960s and never knew there were Pekárek families so.close by. Have a nice day, Karen

Re: FRANK PEKAREK

bigunn52 — 2013-02-25 06:17:30Z

Thanks Frank, my email addy is bigunn52@att.net.I went looking at a map and found a town close with a "v":posted instead of a "w" but really have no idea. My Karel family comes from Nadrib back in 1860's when Wenzl Karel came over as a cigarmaker to NYC, New York, settled in Manhattan later in Queens in the Woodside area of town.Antoine Pekárek Karel was a cigarmaket as well.Thanks for your information. It is much appreciated. Karen

Re: FRANK PEKAREK

jpekarek168 — 2013-02-25 02:01:21Z

If you would like to email me directly, I can connect you with a website that may help you find where Wilkewic and Podicbrad are located. I think there are rules about not posting fee-for-service websites on this message board, and while the website I have in mind does, the owner provided assistance to me at no charge. The spelling of towns often changes over time. I had a copy of a passport from 1883 and he was able to decipher it and give me the correct spelling and location. That was a major breakthrough for me. The Czech Republic encompasses much of what was Bohemia. If you can nail down the town it should be easy to identify the parish, and you can access many church records directly through online archives in the Czech Republic at no charge. So great. I was able to visit and find the exact homes where ancestors were born based on the baptism records I found. Jean - jpekarek(at)hotmail.com

Re: Pekarek's from Bohemia to Chicago

ZlaticaBeca — 2013-02-22 14:05:41Z

http://www.mapy.cz/#x=13.575272&y=49.822380&z=11&...

http://www.mapy.cz/#x=13.575272&y=49.822380&z=11&...

http://actapublica.eu
http://digi.ceskearchivy.cz/
http://www.genealogienetz.de/reg/SUD/crarch-info.html
www.nacr.cz
www.familysearch.org
http://www.czechfamilytree.com/
http://matriky.archives.cz/matriky_lite/

https://www.facebook.com/CzechoslovakiaGenealogy?ref=hl
http://czechgenealogy.blogspot.com/
http://www.archives.com/genealogy/family-heritage-czech.html
http://www.wwjohnston.net/famhist/czech-research.htm

Vaclav would be proper spelling for what you have written Waclar/Waclen. Waclaw would be Polish spelling.

Re: FRANK PEKAREK

bigunn52 — 2013-02-22 08:50:55Z

,
My Pekarek's are all out of New York City.
My second gg mother Antonia (Antoinette) "Nettie" Pekarek, immigrated to the US on Jan 16, 1872 from Bremen on the ship Donau. She was age 17 at the time. (b.8 Sept 1854 in Bohemia, died 3 April 1940 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sometime between 1872-1874 she married Waclar "William" Karel, a cigarmaker from Nadrib (now Nadryby), Bohemia.
She resided at 286 Second Street in New York City in the 1900 Census.
Her father's name is listed as Anton Pekarek on her death certificate.
In 1880 my 2 gg mother Antonia(Antoinette) "Nettie" (Pekarek) Karel is living with her husband William Kral at 172 Third Avenue # 217 in NYC, with two children, Antoinette Karela b. 1875 and Ruderic Karel born in 1879.
On my 2 gg mother's passenger listing is germany for place of origin..no birthplace listed. Looks like now I try church records to see if her birth place can be located.
In 1900, "Nettie my 2 gg mother is listed as living at 286 Second Street,and had a total of 5 children.
They are,my great grandmother, Antoinette "Annie" (Anna) Karela b. 1875 at 286 Second Street. In 1895 my gg mother married Jacob Dippel.
By 1900 Nettie has William, Fred and Nettie left (children) in her family.
Right next door at 172 Third Avenue in the same 1880 US census is listed Frank Novotny with is wife "Katie", and children, Lois, Barbara, Sophia and Anton.
Katie's maiden name is Pekarek. On the return of a marriage record dated 14th of June 1869 Katie's first name is listed as Francisca Pekarek residing at 256 4th Street, and age 25. Her place of birth is listed as Wilkewic, Bohemia and her father is listed as Martin Pekarek.
I think that my 2 gg mother Antonia "nettie" Pekarek was related to Francisa Pekarek as they lived next door to each other but the father's name is different.
I find it interesting though that Frank and Francisca (Pekarek) Novotny named their son Anton, which is the same name that Nettie's son William Karel listed on her death certificate as her father.
Does anyone know where Wilkowic Bohemia is?
Is the first name of Ruderic a nickname for William?
Frank Novotny Francisca Pekarek's husband was a Mason by trade and from Podicbrad, Bohemia just a afternote.
Does anyone know exactly what churches are listed near 286 Second Street? She was roman catholic. thanks karen

Re: Elizabeth Pekarek-Queens, NY

bigunn52 — 2013-02-22 08:43:41Z

Note wenzl karel that I have deceased in 1908, buried at St. John's cemetery. Died of squeeze nepules? Had brother Anton Karel died close rlto same time. Mother Rosina Brodash Or Prodash hard to deciper. Thanks karen

Re: Elizabeth Pekarek-Queens, NY

bigunn52 — 2013-02-22 08:36:53Z

Wonder if we connect. I have two Karel's buried in St John's cemetery .here is the rest of my info, thanks Karen
,
My Pekarek's are all out of New York City.
My second gg mother Antonia (Antoinette) "Nettie" Pekarek, immigrated to the US on Jan 16, 1872 from Bremen on the ship Donau. She was age 17 at the time. (b.8 Sept 1854 in Bohemia, died 3 April 1940 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sometime between 1872-1874 she married Waclar "William" Karel, a cigarmaker from Nadrib (now Nadryby), Bohemia.
She resided at 286 Second Street in New York City in the 1900 Census.
Her father's name is listed as Anton Pekarek on her death certificate.
In 1880 my 2 gg mother Antonia(Antoinette) "Nettie" (Pekarek) Karel is living with her husband William Kral at 172 Third Avenue # 217 in NYC, with two children, Antoinette Karela b. 1875 and Ruderic Karel born in 1879.
On my 2 gg mother's passenger listing is germany for place of origin..no birthplace listed. Looks like now I try church records to see if her birth place can be located.
In 1900, "Nettie my 2 gg mother is listed as living at 286 Second Street,and had a total of 5 children.
They are,my great grandmother, Antoinette "Annie" (Anna) Karela b. 1875 at 286 Second Street. In 1895 my gg mother married Jacob Dippel.
By 1900 Nettie has William, Fred and Nettie left (children) in her family.
Right next door at 172 Third Avenue in the same 1880 US census is listed Frank Novotny with is wife "Katie", and children, Lois, Barbara, Sophia and Anton.
Katie's maiden name is Pekarek. On the return of a marriage record dated 14th of June 1869 Katie's first name is listed as Francisca Pekarek residing at 256 4th Street, and age 25. Her place of birth is listed as Wilkewic, Bohemia and her father is listed as Martin Pekarek.
I think that my 2 gg mother Antonia "nettie" Pekarek was related to Francisa Pekarek as they lived next door to each other but the father's name is different.
I find it interesting though that Frank and Francisca (Pekarek) Novotny named their son Anton, which is the same name that Nettie's son William Karel listed on her death certificate as her father.
Does anyone know where Wilkowic Bohemia is?
Is the first name of Ruderic a nickname for William?
Frank Novotny Francisca Pekarek's husband was a Mason by trade and from Podicbrad, Bohemia just a afternote.
Does anyone know exactly what churches are listed near 286 Second Street? She was roman catholic. thanks karen

Re: Pekarek's from Bohemia to Chicago

bigunn52 — 2013-02-22 08:26:33Z

There is a marriage of Frank NOVOTNY married to Franchiska PEKÁREK in New York City in Manhattan Borough, who's parents listed were Martin Pekárek and I think Marie Novak..will have to send another message. Anyway, they lived at 290 East Second St in Manhattan, right next door to my gr,gr grandmother Antoine Pekarek Karel who resided at 286 East Second Street next door to Frank and Franciska.
if there is a connection, this would be wonderful. If you know of a good researcher in the cz republic, please let me know You can reach me at bigunn52@att.net. thank you. Kare

Looking for information on the following people:
Fred Karel, born Feb 1882, son of "Antonia" (Antoinette) maiden name Pekarek. He is listed on the 1900 census. His mother Antonia Pekarek came to this country on 16 Jan 1872 on the ship Donau at the age of 17.
She is listed on the ship's passenger listing as a 'farmer".
Antonia's nickname was "Nettie" and she was widowed by 1890. Her husband was William Karel (known as Waclar or Waclen Wenzel, Wencel, William, Karela-Karel) from Nadrib, Bohemia. The town Nadrib is now Nadryby in North Pilsen, Bohemia in cz rep.
Antonia had 5 children:
I only have listed 4 children:
1.Anna or Annie, my gg mother, born in 1875, married Jacob Dippel in NYC . Anna (Karel) Dippel died in 1952 buried at Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, Queens, NY.

2. Ruderic Karel.. b.? have nothing on him. He is listed in the 1880 census. I can't find a birth certificate on this guy.
Died?

3. William Karel, son of William Karel and Antonia Karel. In 1930 is at 71-11 Woodside Avenue in Queens Borough.
His mother Antonia, mother of Fred, Anna, Nettie (age 20 in 1880 census born Apr 1880), was born Sep 8, 1854 in Bohemia and died at her son's home at 71-11 Woodside Avenue in Queens. Antonia is buried at Eveergreen Cemetery.
Antonia's father is Anton Pekarek.

4. Nettie Karel, born in 1880 don't know a thing about her.

5. Fred Karel is listed on the 1910 census, age 28 with wife Louisa age 21 and only married one year as of April 19, 1910 when the census was taken. Antonio (Antonia) his mother was age 54 then and living with the couple at 1637-24 Avenue A in Manhattan at the time. Fred is listed as a Railroad Engineer in the 1910 Census for NYC.
I'm taking a guess that Fred and Louisa had a son named Fred born on 20 Sep 1909 in NYC, died perhaps on 28 mar 1991 in Allendale, Michigan.
Anyone out there related to any of these folks?
thanks karen

Re: Pekarek family in Michigan, around Holly and Rose township

jpekarek168 — 2011-07-24 06:34:20Z

Sorry. I don't have any information on that family.

Pekarek family in Michigan, around Holly and Rose township

gothard1955 — 2011-07-23 03:27:54Z

An elderly couple attended the Seventh Day Adventist church in 1978. I am looking for anyone with info on their family. I can't remember thier first names, Rudy comes to mind but that may nothing.

Re: Pekarek - Bohemia

jpekarek168 — 2011-07-23 01:42:17Z

I don't know of any connection between your Martin Pekarek and my Pekarek relatives. I tried to find Corcovec on a map to see if Katherin Petras lived in the vicinity of my relatives but couldn't find it anywhere. Perhaps the name has been changed or mispelled along the way. Have you been able to locate Corcovec? If you have, you may be able to find the name of the parish and then possibly, the parish records.

This website for the Trebon archive in the Czech Republic has digitized records for South Bohemia by parish. http://digi.ceskearchivy.cz/index_main.php?doctree=1n&la...

There may also be digital archives for other areas of Bohemia. I just haven't looked into it since my family was from the Trebon region. The records are photocopies of the actual church books and can be difficult to read because they are handwritten in the old script and of course aren't in English. Though once you see the family name you will easily recognize it in other places. You should be able to find people if you know the year and location of birth, death or marriage. I found several of my ancestors this way.

You may have experience with this but if you don't and have questions, I am happy to answer any I can. If you are interested, I can also refer you to a genealogist who lives in the Czech Republic and does research and/or translation (German and Czech) for a very reasonable rate. I connected with him just before I traveled to the Czech Republic then met him there and he was very helpful.

I do more research as time allows. If I ever come across someone who may be your Martin Pekarek or Katharin Petras, I will contact you.

Re: Pekarek - Bohemia

cwwilde5000 — 2011-07-22 01:24:41Z

I do have a edward Pekarek born Apr 1896 in chicago. Parents Martin and Katherina. Katherina is from Corcovec
Wendy
cwwilde@yahoo.com

Frank Pekarek born in St. Louis about 1905

jpekarek168 — 2011-02-16 09:54:40Z

I am looking for descendants of a Frank L Pekarek who was born in St. Louis, Missouri about 1905. His father was Frank W. Frank W was born in 1878 in Bohemia about 60 miles from Prague. He immigrated to the US with his parents and siblings in 1882. Frank W married Marie Bourgeois and they had 2 children: Frank L and Marie. I recently found church records in the Czech Republic and traveled to the villages where this line of Pekarek's lived. I am also looking for descendants of Charles Pekarek, brother of Frank L. Charles was born in St. Louis in 1886, married a woman Annie who was previously married to a Bauer. Annie had 2 chldren with her first husband and one child with Charles Pekarek. Her name was Anna and she was born about 1912. It was quite challenging to connect the family to the Czech Republic and I would like to share the records I have found with any interested descendants. I can be reached through this post or directly at jpekarek@hotmail.com

Re: FRANK PEKAREK

jpekarek168 — 2010-05-07 02:00:49Z

Re: FRANK PEKAREK

rodneypekarek — 2010-03-12 23:29:20Z

Carrie Pekarek was my grandpa's sisters name.

Were related distanly.

rodneypekarek@mac.com

Re: Pekarek family tree

jpekarek168 — 2009-12-20 09:03:43Z

I am related to Matthias/Matthew/Michael Pekarek who immigrated with his parents William and Mary, his sister Anna, and his brothers Joseph and Frank in 1883 from Bohemia. They lived in St. Louis. Frank married Marie Bourgeois and had two children, Frank L and Marie. Frank L was born about 1905. William and Mary had another son, Charles after they immigrated to the US. I recently traveled to the Czech Republic and located baptism, marriage and death records for this family. I am happy to share if this is your family.
J Pekarek

Catherine Pekarek- Ohio

scottb5047 — 2009-10-18 23:05:46Z

looking for information on catherine pekarek, born abt. 1874 in Bohemia. In Cleveland, Ohio in 1880-1900? Immigra. in 1875. Married?? William Yankow and had 4 children. Father's name was Charles and Mary was her mothers name

Re: Pekarek - Bohemia

marycwilde — 2008-07-09 02:42:27Z

I am researching Martin Pekarek. He was born on Feb 1851 in Bohemia and died 29 Dec 1924 in Chicago, Illinios. He married Katherina Petras in 1876 who was from Corcovec, Bohemia. They immigrated to the US in 1887 or 1888 with 4 children, Martin (26 Dec 1877 - 12 Jan 1932), Charlie, (b Jun 1882), James, (b May 1885), and Frank (b Jun 1887). They had 4 more children in Chicago, Annie (b Nov 1888), Bessie, (b Jan 1892), Robert, (b Mar 1894), and Edward, (b Apr 1896).

cwwilde@yahoo.com

Re: Joseph Pekarek

ZlaticaBeca — 2008-06-10 17:24:31Z

Christie

Did you find your ancestors on 1930 census? If yes, does it say Na-naturalized, Al-alien or Pa-first?
If naturalized, did you try to locate the naturalization petition? If not and lived passed 1940 than look for an alien registration form. Your male ancestor should have filled out a draft registration form. You need to locate a precise place of birth to proceed with the research.

Joseph Pekarek

christie_lemieux — 2008-06-09 20:19:58Z

I'm looking for the parents of siblings Joseph Pekarek b. 1884 and Jenny Pekarek (Cesany) who immigrated to the US from Bohemia in 1892 and resided in Chicago, IL.

Thank you!

Re: Joseph Pekarek

christie_lemieux — 2008-06-09 19:52:05Z

My great grandmother's (Jenny) brother was Joseph Pekarek born about 1884. I don't know the names of their parents, but know that he immigrated in 1893 from Bohemia. He resided with my great grandmother and her family in Chicago, IL. as stated in the 1920 US Federal Census. Please let me know if this is the person you are looking for as this would greatly help my research efforts as I really need to find the parents of my great grandmother.
Thank you and good luck with your research!

Re: FRANK PEKAREK

rodneypekarek — 2008-02-27 18:46:33Z

I may be able to help you with Pekarek names, Please call

Rodney Pekarek
Toll Free: 877-491-3002

Re: FRANK PEKAREK

rodneypekarek — 2008-02-27 18:41:22Z

Hello, My grand father Frank George Pekarek had a sister named Carrie Pekarek.
My granddad was born in Valparso Nebraska.

Rodney

Pekarek

WGFGER — 2007-03-20 09:40:40Z

Eduard Pekarek, * 16. März 1924, Bad Hersfeld (Am Kurpark 6 a)

WGF

Re: looking for a surname

2006-05-15 16:03:16Z

Well, My grandfather is Arthur Pekarek, Wilson Kansas is the location of the family as far back as I know.
Here is a breakdown:
Otto Charles Pekarek Married Anna Marie Eaton 1891
Marie, Emma, Teria were Otto's Sisters.
Charles, George and Robert were Otto's brothers and 4 other
unknowns.
Otto and Anna had Arthur, Evelyn, Grace, William, and Richard.

Re: looking for a surname

jacifultz — 2006-05-15 09:23:06Z

John Paul,
Hi, I am a descendant of the Pekarek family and I was wondering who your grandparents or great-grandparents are???
Jaci Fultz on.the.spot@hotmail.com
Great-granddaughter of Joe and Irene Pekarek
Great-great granddaughter of Joseph and Anna
Great-Great great granddaughter of Frank and Frances

Re: Pekarek family tree

jacifultz — 2006-05-15 09:15:55Z

Wow, Frank... what a long history of going back on the name! Frank and Frantiska (Frances) had 9 children. My great-great grandfather was Joseph. Frank E married Fannie Svoboda and had 5 kids. Where another Frank was involved... is this you or your dad?
Jaci Fultz
on.the.spot@hotmail.com

Re: FRANK PEKAREK

jacifultz — 2006-05-15 09:02:51Z

I think I have found some family heritage for you. I don't know if you can identify with the spouses or siblings, bur please read my previous post.
Good Luck!
Jaci Fultz

Re: FRANK PEKAREK

jacifultz — 2006-05-15 08:59:58Z

I am Irene Pekarek's great-granddaughter. Irene's husband is Joseph Pekarek. His father was also Jospeh Pekarek married to Anna Severin. Carrie (your great grandmother) is my great-grandfather's (Joseph Pekarek) sister. Their other siblings include: Emma, Frank, Aloies, James, Vaclav, Rosa and Anna.
Frank was born 1845 and died 1889. Frantiska was born in Moravia on the 24th of Febuary. She died April 15th, 1918 in Touhy, Nebraska. She is buried at St. Vitus Cemetary in Touhy (Saunders County) Nebraska. Try a search engine and type her info in with the cemetary and State. This is all the research I have for you tonight. Good Luck and if you need anything email me:
on.the.spot@hotmail.com
Jaci Fultz

Re: Joseph Pekarek

2006-04-07 00:37:59Z

Karen, I have Pekareks in Chicago in the same time frame, but no Joseph (that I know of). Josephine (b. 1859 Bohemia) & ??? Pekarek had 6 kids born in IL: Frank (b. 1882), John (b. 1883 - wife Annie ???), Edward (b. 1887), Anna (b. 1890 - husb. John Kucera), Mary (b. 1891 - husb. John Reininger), & Bessie (b. 1892 - husb. John Miderski). If this fits at all with what you have, please contact me on the board or directly at judypetersen@hotmail.com. Thanks.

John Pekarek - Illinois - son Raymon Pekarek

diannarodgers1 — 2006-02-17 03:20:00Z

I am searching for information on John Pekarek - DOB 6-4-1894 died January 1971 Berwyn.
He had a son (Raymond John Pekarek) born 8-25-1916 - this would be my Grandfather.

John Pekarek Parents: John Pekarek/Mary Bilek

I believe thery were all from Berwyn/Riverside Illinois.

Re: Pekarek family tree

2005-12-26 10:00:11Z

Hello, my name is Frank Andrew pekarek the son of Frank Lawrence and grand son of Frank Ernest which was raised in St. louis Mo. my family now resides in San Diego Ca. Do you have any information about the migration of my family from Bohemia. I belive they came before 1880 because there is no records at Ellis Island

Re: FRANK PEKAREK

2005-12-26 09:58:02Z

Re: looking for a surname

2005-04-26 05:25:31Z

Hi Juan Pablo, my name is John Paul Pekarek and I a little older than you it looks like, born 1981.
I don't know too far back, my grandfather came out of the Czech capitol of Kansas USA, Wilson.
Just saw that you had the same exact name as mine, thought is interesting.
I live in the Great Republic of Rough and Ready, California, and alsways have!

John J. PEKAREK - Austria

flgagenie2 — 2005-03-09 18:15:39Z

My gg-grandmother was Elizabeth PEKAREK. She was born in Austria in approx. 1867. She died in 1907 in New York. Her death cetificate lists her father as John J. PEKAREK. If anyone has any additional info about who her mother was, or about John J. PEKAREK, please let me know.

Re: FRANK PEKAREK

2004-03-10 01:37:32Z

I am the grandson to Frank George Pekarek, who was born in Nebraska, and who's younger sister was named Carrie Pekarek.
Interested, please email me.

Rodney

Pekarek (Ohio-Michigan)

pecan47 — 2003-11-19 01:44:54Z

I am trying to find a family tree with the Pekareks that went to the 7th Day Adventist Church around Holly, Michigan. I believe the family came from Ohio originally.

Pekarek ancestors

normastx — 2003-10-12 18:46:27Z

I am looking for the ancestors of Edward Pekarek who I believe was born in Bohemia (Austria, Germany?) Date of birth would be around 1900 + or -. I believe his father's name is Wencel Pekarek and mother's maiden name Kahabka. They may have lived in Rechlinhausen, Germany. I know very little about Edward except that in the early 1940s he was living in Kansas City, MO. At that time he was married to a woman named Carmel. They may have divorced later on, but not sure.

Re: Pekarek - Bohemia

2003-09-19 19:14:46Z

My father is the son of Edward Pekarek born in 1896, his name is George F. Pekarek. My name is Christopher Pekare, son of George. Do you have any information regarding what part of Bohemia Martin came from?

Re: Looking for Kin in California

CarolienM — 2003-08-23 18:19:35Z

I was related to a Pekarek from CA, her brothers names were Frank and Joe Pekarek from MN, her father was Anton Pekarek.
Is this the kin you are looking for in CA?

Re: Pekarek family tree

2003-08-13 03:12:15Z

Yes, Rodney, this does sound very familiar to me. Please contact me at finpark@msn.com

Thanks!!

Re: Pekarek family tree

2003-06-08 07:34:51Z

I am the grandson of Frank George Pekarek, His father was Joseph Pekarek, His wifes name was Anna Severin.

My granddad had a brother, Louis Pekarek, and a sister named, Carrie, and a sister named, Rose, and Anna, and Emma.
Anyone sound correct to you?

Rodney

Re: Pekarek family tree

2003-05-30 05:46:15Z

I am the grandson of Frank George Pekarek, and he had a brother named Joe, i think he lived in California.
Related?
Rodney

Looking for Kin in California

2003-05-30 05:42:41Z

My Granddad Frank Pekarek had a brother in California, I think His name was Joe Pekarek. Anyone know of him and his kin.
Rodney

Pekarek - Bohemia

wilde|M101710 — 2003-05-16 21:17:03Z

Pekarek

wilde|M101710 — 2003-05-16 21:17:03Z

I can probably help because my Pekarek's were
from Cicero and I think I have a list of
obituaries of Pekareks that I will look into.
However, I won't have time to research until
Sunday. Wendy

Pekarek

wilde|M101710 — 2003-05-16 21:17:03Z

Susie,

There is or at least was a Bohemian Newspaper that was written for the large population of Bohemians that settled in the Chicago/Cicero area. The newspaper printed obituaries and most Bohemians used this newspaper rather that the Chicago Tribune to post information of deaths. You can look the information up for free at the Chicago Library but I found a man who is willing to do a look up for $4.00. It's not worth the gas to go to Chicago for $4.00 not to mention the time involved. I think he sent me a list of Pekarek names once and I'll have to look harder for it this weekend. Please feel free to e-mail me at camwilde@netscape.net and we can communicate easier. I am from Illinois and my father was a Cicero Bohemian, so I am familiar with the area. Wendy Wilde