Tayek, Vernon J. 1903-1987

MOSES, TAYEK, CUNNINGHAM

Posted By: Mary Durr (email)
Date: 11/27/2007 at 20:19:52

Vernon J. Tayek

Funeral services for Vernon J. Tayek were held Sept. 12 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Monona. Father John Moran celebrated the Mass of Christian Burial. Schultz's Funeral Home, Monona, was in charge of services.

Vernon J. Tayek was born November 30, 1903, in Giard Township, Clayton county, Iowa, to parents Joseph and Katherine Moses Tayek. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. He received his education at Cooper Valley Country School.

Feb. 8, 1934 Vernon was united in marriage to Ruth F. Cunningham at her parents' home. They farmed north of Monona in Allamakee County all their married years.

Vernon died Thursday, September 10, 1987 at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Preceding him in death was his wife Ruth, September 3, 1979 and his parents.

Surviving is one brother, Edwin of McGregor and many nephews and nieces.

Postville Herald newspaper clipping from my mother's obituary collection.
Submitter has no further information.

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Added by Connie Ellis, Feb 3, 2011:
When the Postville Herald printed the obituary for Vernon J. Tayek, the place of burial for Mr.Tayek was not listed. His obituary was printed in the Waukon, Iowa newspaper and his burial was in the Monona City Cemetery in Monona, Iowa.