NOTE: Some of his other obituaries and his death certificate indicate Tomasz was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, but Find-A-Grave volunteer Kathy Burr found that he is actually buried at St. John's Cemetery.
Obituary for Thomasz Koziol:
THOMAS KOZIOL, EDITOR OF GWIAZDA ZOCHODU, LIVES NO MORE
Thomas Koziol, editor of the Star of the West passed away on Tuesday evening at Nicolas Senn Hospital, due to a broken back. Thomas Koziol belonged to the first Polish people who came to Omaha. He was a sincere worker on behalf of the Polish nation and the Polish people in America. He was very active in the religious life and the political life of Polonia. His funeral will be on Friday.
We would like to inform all of Polonia in Omaha and all Polish people and our readers in the state of Nebraska about this very sad news concerning the death of the editor of our newspaper, Thomas Koziol, who had an accident in his home and said good bye to the world. On Monday as he got up early to go to his work at the newspaper, while the rest of the household was asleep, he fell from the stairs from the second floor to the first floor. He immediately felt that he had no strength and called for help. His brother-in-law, Jacob Pankowski, woke up and came fast to help him. Dr. Offerman was called, and after the first examination, the decision was made to take him to the hospital. The last sacrament was administered by Father Michael Gluba, pastor of St. Francis.
The same energy that was always the main feature of Thomas Koziol in his everyday life was also present as during his short illness. He was struggling through his life, and was also struggling as he gave his spirit to God.
Thomas Koziol was born on the 17th of December 1877, in the village of Leki Gorne in the region known as Malopolska, Poland. To America, he came as a 15-year-old boy. In the beginning, he spent a few years working on farms in the State of Nebraska. Seven years later he came to Omaha, and after a few years he started the edition of the Western Star. He worked for 16 years for the progress and for the good of the Polish people who lived in the State of Nebraska. He was not working for his personal profit or benefit. Whatever was better for Polish Nationals he was eager to support. In 1902, he married Anna Kot and God blessed their marriage. He had 12 children, and four of them died.
His biggest struggle was in the political life of our town. He did not care about his own political post. He did not care how much money it would cost him to be involved in the political campaigns, and he struggled to assure higher office for Polish candidates.
Although he was not able to see a Polish candidate elected, because of his influence and participation he did not allow people who opposed the interestes of Polish people. That is why all politicians begged Thomas Koziol for his support. They respected him and viewed his opinions as the total truth. He kept his word and always tried to complete his promise.
Let him rest in peace.
Obituary for Thomasz Koziol:
THOMAS KOZIOL, EDITOR OF GWIAZDA ZOCHODU, LIVES NO MORE
Thomas Koziol, editor of the Star of the West passed away on Tuesday evening at Nicolas Senn Hospital, due to a broken back. Thomas Koziol belonged to the first Polish people who came to Omaha. He was a sincere worker on behalf of the Polish nation and the Polish people in America. He was very active in the religious life and the political life of Polonia. His funeral will be on Friday.
We would like to inform all of Polonia in Omaha and all Polish people and our readers in the state of Nebraska about this very sad news concerning the death of the editor of our newspaper, Thomas Koziol, who had an accident in his home and said good bye to the world. On Monday as he got up early to go to his work at the newspaper, while the rest of the household was asleep, he fell from the stairs from the second floor to the first floor. He immediately felt that he had no strength and called for help. His brother-in-law, Jacob Pankowski, woke up and came fast to help him. Dr. Offerman was called, and after the first examination, the decision was made to take him to the hospital. The last sacrament was administered by Father Michael Gluba, pastor of St. Francis.
The same energy that was always the main feature of Thomas Koziol in his everyday life was also present as during his short illness. He was struggling through his life, and was also struggling as he gave his spirit to God.
Thomas Koziol was born on the 17th of December 1877, in the village of Leki Gorne in the region known as Malopolska, Poland. To America, he came as a 15-year-old boy. In the beginning, he spent a few years working on farms in the State of Nebraska. Seven years later he came to Omaha, and after a few years he started the edition of the Western Star. He worked for 16 years for the progress and for the good of the Polish people who lived in the State of Nebraska. He was not working for his personal profit or benefit. Whatever was better for Polish Nationals he was eager to support. In 1902, he married Anna Kot and God blessed their marriage. He had 12 children, and four of them died.
His biggest struggle was in the political life of our town. He did not care about his own political post. He did not care how much money it would cost him to be involved in the political campaigns, and he struggled to assure higher office for Polish candidates.
Although he was not able to see a Polish candidate elected, because of his influence and participation he did not allow people who opposed the interestes of Polish people. That is why all politicians begged Thomas Koziol for his support. They respected him and viewed his opinions as the total truth. He kept his word and always tried to complete his promise.
Let him rest in peace.
NOTE: Some of his other obituaries and his death certificate indicate Tomasz was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, but Find-A-Grave volunteer Kathy Burr found that he is actually buried at St. John's Cemetery.
Obituary for Thomasz Koziol:
THOMAS KOZIOL, EDITOR OF GWIAZDA ZOCHODU, LIVES NO MORE
Thomas Koziol, editor of the Star of the West passed away on Tuesday evening at Nicolas Senn Hospital, due to a broken back. Thomas Koziol belonged to the first Polish people who came to Omaha. He was a sincere worker on behalf of the Polish nation and the Polish people in America. He was very active in the religious life and the political life of Polonia. His funeral will be on Friday.
We would like to inform all of Polonia in Omaha and all Polish people and our readers in the state of Nebraska about this very sad news concerning the death of the editor of our newspaper, Thomas Koziol, who had an accident in his home and said good bye to the world. On Monday as he got up early to go to his work at the newspaper, while the rest of the household was asleep, he fell from the stairs from the second floor to the first floor. He immediately felt that he had no strength and called for help. His brother-in-law, Jacob Pankowski, woke up and came fast to help him. Dr. Offerman was called, and after the first examination, the decision was made to take him to the hospital. The last sacrament was administered by Father Michael Gluba, pastor of St. Francis.
The same energy that was always the main feature of Thomas Koziol in his everyday life was also present as during his short illness. He was struggling through his life, and was also struggling as he gave his spirit to God.
Thomas Koziol was born on the 17th of December 1877, in the village of Leki Gorne in the region known as Malopolska, Poland. To America, he came as a 15-year-old boy. In the beginning, he spent a few years working on farms in the State of Nebraska. Seven years later he came to Omaha, and after a few years he started the edition of the Western Star. He worked for 16 years for the progress and for the good of the Polish people who lived in the State of Nebraska. He was not working for his personal profit or benefit. Whatever was better for Polish Nationals he was eager to support. In 1902, he married Anna Kot and God blessed their marriage. He had 12 children, and four of them died.
His biggest struggle was in the political life of our town. He did not care about his own political post. He did not care how much money it would cost him to be involved in the political campaigns, and he struggled to assure higher office for Polish candidates.
Although he was not able to see a Polish candidate elected, because of his influence and participation he did not allow people who opposed the interestes of Polish people. That is why all politicians begged Thomas Koziol for his support. They respected him and viewed his opinions as the total truth. He kept his word and always tried to complete his promise.
Let him rest in peace.
Obituary for Thomasz Koziol:
THOMAS KOZIOL, EDITOR OF GWIAZDA ZOCHODU, LIVES NO MORE
Thomas Koziol, editor of the Star of the West passed away on Tuesday evening at Nicolas Senn Hospital, due to a broken back. Thomas Koziol belonged to the first Polish people who came to Omaha. He was a sincere worker on behalf of the Polish nation and the Polish people in America. He was very active in the religious life and the political life of Polonia. His funeral will be on Friday.
We would like to inform all of Polonia in Omaha and all Polish people and our readers in the state of Nebraska about this very sad news concerning the death of the editor of our newspaper, Thomas Koziol, who had an accident in his home and said good bye to the world. On Monday as he got up early to go to his work at the newspaper, while the rest of the household was asleep, he fell from the stairs from the second floor to the first floor. He immediately felt that he had no strength and called for help. His brother-in-law, Jacob Pankowski, woke up and came fast to help him. Dr. Offerman was called, and after the first examination, the decision was made to take him to the hospital. The last sacrament was administered by Father Michael Gluba, pastor of St. Francis.
The same energy that was always the main feature of Thomas Koziol in his everyday life was also present as during his short illness. He was struggling through his life, and was also struggling as he gave his spirit to God.
Thomas Koziol was born on the 17th of December 1877, in the village of Leki Gorne in the region known as Malopolska, Poland. To America, he came as a 15-year-old boy. In the beginning, he spent a few years working on farms in the State of Nebraska. Seven years later he came to Omaha, and after a few years he started the edition of the Western Star. He worked for 16 years for the progress and for the good of the Polish people who lived in the State of Nebraska. He was not working for his personal profit or benefit. Whatever was better for Polish Nationals he was eager to support. In 1902, he married Anna Kot and God blessed their marriage. He had 12 children, and four of them died.
His biggest struggle was in the political life of our town. He did not care about his own political post. He did not care how much money it would cost him to be involved in the political campaigns, and he struggled to assure higher office for Polish candidates.
Although he was not able to see a Polish candidate elected, because of his influence and participation he did not allow people who opposed the interestes of Polish people. That is why all politicians begged Thomas Koziol for his support. They respected him and viewed his opinions as the total truth. He kept his word and always tried to complete his promise.
Let him rest in peace.
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