Living + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, 603 Church St, Tyrone, Franklin County, IL

Notes:

Died:
VERNON R. DOWNEN
1929-2009
Vernon R. Downen, 79, of Kirkland, Ill., died Monday, June 22, 2009, at home.
He was born July 29, 1929, in Christopher, the son of Walter R. and Elsie E. (Toney) Downen. He married Norma N. Bacon on July 3, 1948, in Mulkeytown.
Vernon worked as an operating engineer for Illinois Hydraulic Construction Company and Grafton Township. He was a member of First Congregational Church in Huntley. He was a fan of his son's motocross racing and collected hats of his favorite sport teams, the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Downen of Kirkland; four children, Diane (Ron) Smrz of Johnsburg, Gary (Joanne) Downen of Herrin, Ron (Mary Jo) Downen of Kirkland and Sheri Neff of Fox River Grove; seven grandchildren, Jenny, Jeremy, Jessica, Byron, Josephine, Stephanie and Daniel; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Following his wishes, there will be no services. A memorial fund has been established for OSF Hospice.
Quiram-Kirkland Funeral Chapel is assisting the family; 815-522-3563; www.olsonfh.com

Vernon married Norma N. BACON on 03 Jul 1948 in Mulkeytown, Franklin, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

VERNON R. DOWNEN
1929-2009
Vernon R. Downen, 79, of Kirkland, Ill., died Monday, June 22, 2009, at home.
He was born July 29, 1929, in Christopher, the son of Walter R. and Elsie E. (Toney) Downen. He married Norma N. Bacon on July 3, 1948, in Mulkeytown.
Vernon worked as an operating engineer for Illinois Hydraulic Construction Company and Grafton Township. He was a member of First Congregational Church in Huntley. He was a fan of his son's motocross racing and collected hats of his favorite sport teams, the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Downen of Kirkland; four children, Diane (Ron) Smrz of Johnsburg, Gary (Joanne) Downen of Herrin, Ron (Mary Jo) Downen of Kirkland and Sheri Neff of Fox River Grove; seven grandchildren, Jenny, Jeremy, Jessica, Byron, Josephine, Stephanie and Daniel; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Following his wishes, there will be no services. A memorial fund has been established for OSF Hospice.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, 603 Church St, Tyrone, Franklin County, IL

Walter + Elsie E. TONEY. Elsie was born about 1905 in IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, 603 Church St, Tyrone, Franklin County, IL

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1900, 626 South Street, Danville, IL
• Census: 1910, 5032 19th Pl, Cicero, Cook County, IL
• Census: 1920, Lyons, Cook, Illinois, USA
• Census: 1930, 1925 South 51st Court, Cicero, Chicago, Cook County, IL
• Census: 1940, 1925 South 51st Court, Cicero, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Notes:

1900 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Edward Zajicek
[Edward Zajack]
Home in 1900: Danville Ward 1, Vermilion, Illinois
Age: 4
Birth Date: Feb 1895
Birthplace: Illinois
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: J A
Father's Birthplace: Bohemia
Mother's Name: Josie A
Mother's Birthplace: Bohemia
Marital Status: Single
Residence : Danville City, Vermilion, Illinois
Occupation: View on Image
Household Members: Name Age
J A Zajicek 37
Josie A Zajicek 26
I Amelia Zajicek 6
Edward Zajicek 4
Henrietta Zajicek 3
Annie Zajicek 1

Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Danville Ward 1, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll T623_348; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 67.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Edward J Zajicek
County: Cook
State: Illinois
Birthplace: Illinois;United States of America
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1895
Race: Caucasian (White)
FHL Roll Number: 1613173
DraftBoard: 6
Age: 22
Occupation: Supervisor at Western Electric
Nearest Relative:
Height/Build: Tall, Slender, Eyes brown, hair light brown
Color of Eyes/Hair:
Source Citation: Registration Location: Cook County, Illinois; Roll 1613173; Draft Board: 6.

1920 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Edward Zipeck
[Edward Zejicek]
Home in 1920: Lyons, Cook, Illinois
Age: 25 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1895
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Joseph
Father's Birth Place: Bohemia
Mother's Name: Josephine
Mother's Birth Place: Bohemia
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 714
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Zipeck 51
[57]
Josephine Zipeck 47
Emily Zipeck 26
Edward Zipeck 25
Anna Zipeck 26
Charles Zipeck 17

Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Lyons, Cook, Illinois; Roll T625_360; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 714.

1930 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Edward J Zajicek
Home in 1930: Cicero, Cook, Illinois
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Age: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1895
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Josephine
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Edward J Zajicek 35
Josephine Zajicek 32
Edward C Zajicek 7
Alvin W Zajicek 2 1/12
Ruth Anderson 39
William Callaghan 13

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Cicero, Cook, Illinois; Roll 498; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 2079; Image: 31.0.

U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Edward J Zajicek
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1895
Birth Place: Chicago
Residence: Cicero, Illinois
Race: White
Roll: 30955_166017

Source Citation: Roll 30955_166017; Local board: Cicero , Illinois.


1900 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Edward Zajicek
[Edward Zajack]
Home in 1900: Danville Ward 1, Vermilion, Illinois
Age: 4
Birth Date: Feb 1895
Birthplace: Illinois
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: J A
Father's Birthplace: Bohemia
Mother's Name: Josie A
Mother's Birthplace: Bohemia
Marital Status: Single
Residence : Danville City, Vermilion, Illinois
Occupation: View on Image
Household Members: Name Age
J A Zajicek 37
Josie A Zajicek 26
I Amelia Zajicek 6
Edward Zajicek 4
Henrietta Zajicek 3
Annie Zajicek 1

Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Danville Ward 1, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll T623_348; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 67.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Edward J Zajicek
County: Cook
State: Illinois
Birthplace: Illinois;United States of America
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1895
Race: Caucasian (White)
FHL Roll Number: 1613173
DraftBoard: 6
Age: 22
Occupation: Supervisor at Western Electric
Nearest Relative:
Height/Build: Tall, Slender, Eyes brown, hair light brown
Color of Eyes/Hair:
Source Citation: Registration Location: Cook County, Illinois; Roll 1613173; Draft Board: 6.

1920 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Edward Zipeck
[Edward Zejicek]
Home in 1920: Lyons, Cook, Illinois
Age: 25 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1895
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Joseph
Father's Birth Place: Bohemia
Mother's Name: Josephine
Mother's Birth Place: Bohemia
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 714
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Zipeck 51
[57]
Josephine Zipeck 47
Emily Zipeck 26
Edward Zipeck 25
Anna Zipeck 26
Charles Zipeck 17

Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Lyons, Cook, Illinois; Roll T625_360; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 714.

1930 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Edward J Zajicek
Home in 1930: Cicero, Cook, Illinois
View Map
Age: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1895
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Josephine
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Edward J Zajicek 35
Josephine Zajicek 32
Edward C Zajicek 7
Alvin W Zajicek 2 1/12
Ruth Anderson 39
William Callaghan 13

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Cicero, Cook, Illinois; Roll 498; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 2079; Image: 31.0.

U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Edward J Zajicek
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1895
Birth Place: Chicago
Residence: Cicero, Illinois
Race: White
Roll: 30955_166017

Source Citation: Roll 30955_166017; Local board: Cicero , Illinois.

Edward married Josephine BRECKA on 19 May 1920 in Chicago, Cook County, IL. Josephine (daughter of Frank BRECKA and Christina REMENAR) was born on 24 Nov 1897 in IL; died on 2 Apr 1983 in Woodstock, McHenry County, IL; was buried on 5 Apr 1983 in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1900, 3314 First St, Chicago, Cook County, IL
• Census: 1910, 2916 Poplar Ave, Chicago, Cook County, IL
• Census: 1920, 47th
• Census: 1930, 1925 South 51st Court, Cicero, Chicago, Cook County, IL
• Census: 1940, 1925 South 51st Court, Cicero, Chicago, Cook County, IL
• Social Security Number: 8 Oct 1956, 1925 South 51st Court, Cicero, Chicago, Cook County, IL
• Social Security Number: 08 Oct 1956, 1925 South 51st Court, Cicero, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Notes:

1930 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Josephine Zajicek
Home in 1930: Cicero, Cook, Illinois
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Age: 32
Estimated birth year: abt 1898
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's name: Edward J
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Edward J Zajicek 35
Josephine Zajicek 32
Edward C Zajicek 7
Alvin W Zajicek 2 1/12
Ruth Anderson 39
William Callaghan 13

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Cicero, Cook, Illinois; Roll 498; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 2079; Image: 31.0.

Other Events and Attributes:

• School: 25 Jan 1905, 11 Clare Rd, UD, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England; Began school at St. Mark's, Easton, Bristol
• Census: 1911, 9 Harford Square, Redcliff, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 21 Oct 1919, England to Quebec, Canada
• Census: 1930, East Suburban Hospital, 506 N. Austin Blvd, Chicago, Cook County, IL
• Census: 1940, 4856 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, Cook County, IL
• Social Security Number: 10 Jun 1941, 4856 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, Cook County, IL

William married Mary O'BRIEN on 17 Aug 1935 in Chicago, Cook County, IL. Mary (daughter of Patrick O'BRIEN and Catherine or Kate COLLINS) was born on 14 May 1903 in Old Pallas, Pallas Grean, County Limerick, Ireland; died on 03 Jan 1996 in 546 E. Grant Hwy, Marengo, McHenry County, IL; was buried on 6 Jan 1996 in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1911, Old Pallas, Pallas Grean, County Limerick, Ireland
• Immigration: 27 Nov 1927, Ireland to US
• Census: 1930, East Suburban Hospital, 506 N. Austin Blvd, Chicago, Cook County, IL
• Census: 1940, 4856 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, Cook County, IL
• Social Security Number: 13 Sep 1943, 322 N. Lorel Ave, Chicago, Cook County, IL