Shindelar, John 1884-1938

SHINDELAR, SINDELAR, KRUCHEK, VSETECKA, WAGNER, STIKA, PECKA, HAYEK, VITOUSHEK

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 2/3/2013 at 15:34:27

Source: The Howard County Times March 16, 1938, Page 6

John Shindelar

John Shindelar, well known farmer of near Spillville, passed away early Sunday morning March 13, at St. Joseph’s Mercy hospital at New Hampton following a brief illness. John Shindelar, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Shindelar was born March 26, 1884. His marriage to Anna Kruchek took place at Spillville Oct. 15, 1907 and since then they have made their home on a farm south of town. He was always a resident of Winneshiek county. He leaves to mourn his untimely death his widow and six children: Mrs. Clarence Vsetecka (Pauline) of near Jackson Junction; Mrs. Ed Wagner (Anna) of Spillville; Agnes, Louis, Johnny and James all at home. He also leaves his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Shindelar and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Mary Stika of near Protivin; Mrs. Rose Pecka, Mrs. Celia Hayek, Mrs. Barbara Vitoushek, Charles and Mike all of the Spillville vicinity and Frank and Joseph of Protivin. Mr. Shindelar was a hard working industrious man and of a cheerful disposition. He was a faithful husband and kind father, who will long be remembered by his bereaved family and scores of friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 o’clock at the St. Wenceslaus church of which the deceased always was a member.

Transcribed from a newspaper clipping submitted by Janice Sowers.

Transcriber’s Note: The father of John (Matt) shows the name is spelled Sindelar, so both spellings are shown in surnames.