Silhacek, Lawrence 1830 - 1919

SHILHACHEK, SILHACEK, FISHER, SHILENY

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 12/29/2024 at 12:03:11

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer Apr. 4, 1919, P6 C6

The funeral of Mr. Shilhachek takes place Tuesday at 10 o’clock at St. Wenceslaus church. Obituary next week.

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer Apr. 11, 1919, P6 C2

OBITUARY.
Lawrence Silhachek was born at Dasna, Austria, March 7, 1830, where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage with Anna Fisher, of Europe. To this union was born one daughter, Catherine, wife of the late Frank Shileny, who preceded her father in death about 20 years ago. In 1866, this family emigrated to this country and settled on a farm near Spillville which they successfully conducted for several years. He also spent two years on a farm near Ridgeway after which he moved to Spillville where he wished to spend his declining years. His wife passed away in 1915, and from that time forward Mr. Shilachek, being of feeble health, made his home with his grandchild, Frank Shilany, west of town, where he passed away on March 30, 1919, at the age of 89 years and 23 days, death being due to old age.
The funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic church, Rev. J. P. Broz officiating.

CARD OF THANKS.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for the love, sympathy and services rendered during the illness and death of our grandfather.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shilney{sic} and Children.

Transcriber’s Note: Find a Grave shows this was Vavring who was born June 7, 1830 and died March 29, 1919. These dates do not agree with the above. The last names are spelled various ways.

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