FRANK LEVENDUSKY
(1909 - 1930)
YOUTH DIES IN SMOKE-FILLED ROOM
F. LEVENDOSKY (sic), 20, FOUND DEAD AT FAMILY HOME
Cause of Fire in Bedclothing Has Not Been Determined; Death Due to Suffocation
Cause of a smouldering blaze which was responsible for the death of Francis Levendosky, 20, through suffocation in the bedroom of his home at 1710 Madison street early yesterday morning today continued to remain a mystery to members of his immediate family.
A thorough examination of the room failed to disclose any traces of unburned cigarettes or matches, an unopened package of cigarettes leading members of the family to discount a theory that he may have dozed away while seated at the edge of his bed and that sparks caused the blaze.
Discovered by Father
Young Levendosky, the seventh member of the family to die within comparatively few years, was found dead on the floor of his bedroom by his father shortly before 6 o'clock yesterday morning, five hours after he had returned from downtown. The discovery was made when the father, George Levendosky, detected smoke in the family home and an investigation disclosed that bed clothing was smouldering. A younger brother had complained that smoke was choking him and after an investigation disclosed that nothing was wrong with the coal burner, the father opened the door of the son's bedroom and was greeted with a thick cloud of smoke. No evidence of flames was found, the bed clothing not starting to blaze until the father carried it out into the kitchen to stamp out the apparently smoulding fire.
The son was on his back on the floor beside the bed and was fully clothed when found. One hand was across his chest and the other was supporting him on the floor, leading to the belief that he may have attempted to open a window when he found the room to be filled with smoke but in his weakened condition fell before reaching his objective.
Suffering from Cold
It was thought by members of the family that he did not smell the smoke when the fire had started because of a severe cold which had bothered him during the early part of the evening. He had visited at the home of a brother, Alex, at 1519 Division street, and at about 9 o'clock stated that he was going downtown. He returned at about 1 o'clock, deposited a watch in his father's bedroom and bade his father good-night. The next time members of the family saw him he was dead in his room.
A physician summoned to the scene expressed the opinion that death was due to suffocation as no evidences of burns were found upon him. Following report of the findings, Coroner Kemper decided that no inquest would be necessary as the death was apparently accidental.
Life-Long Resident Here
Born in Manitowoc on August 28, 1909, Francis Levendosy spent his entire life in this city and for the past several years had followed the occupation of a plumber's helper. He is survived by his father, George Levendosy, three brothers, Alex, Joseph and Leonard, all of this city. His mother, two sisters and several brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the Leschke mortuary, 1415 Washington street, with interment taking place at St. Mary's cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wis., Thursday, January 2, 1930 P. 2
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(1909 - 1930)
YOUTH DIES IN SMOKE-FILLED ROOM
F. LEVENDOSKY (sic), 20, FOUND DEAD AT FAMILY HOME
Cause of Fire in Bedclothing Has Not Been Determined; Death Due to Suffocation
Cause of a smouldering blaze which was responsible for the death of Francis Levendosky, 20, through suffocation in the bedroom of his home at 1710 Madison street early yesterday morning today continued to remain a mystery to members of his immediate family.
A thorough examination of the room failed to disclose any traces of unburned cigarettes or matches, an unopened package of cigarettes leading members of the family to discount a theory that he may have dozed away while seated at the edge of his bed and that sparks caused the blaze.
Discovered by Father
Young Levendosky, the seventh member of the family to die within comparatively few years, was found dead on the floor of his bedroom by his father shortly before 6 o'clock yesterday morning, five hours after he had returned from downtown. The discovery was made when the father, George Levendosky, detected smoke in the family home and an investigation disclosed that bed clothing was smouldering. A younger brother had complained that smoke was choking him and after an investigation disclosed that nothing was wrong with the coal burner, the father opened the door of the son's bedroom and was greeted with a thick cloud of smoke. No evidence of flames was found, the bed clothing not starting to blaze until the father carried it out into the kitchen to stamp out the apparently smoulding fire.
The son was on his back on the floor beside the bed and was fully clothed when found. One hand was across his chest and the other was supporting him on the floor, leading to the belief that he may have attempted to open a window when he found the room to be filled with smoke but in his weakened condition fell before reaching his objective.
Suffering from Cold
It was thought by members of the family that he did not smell the smoke when the fire had started because of a severe cold which had bothered him during the early part of the evening. He had visited at the home of a brother, Alex, at 1519 Division street, and at about 9 o'clock stated that he was going downtown. He returned at about 1 o'clock, deposited a watch in his father's bedroom and bade his father good-night. The next time members of the family saw him he was dead in his room.
A physician summoned to the scene expressed the opinion that death was due to suffocation as no evidences of burns were found upon him. Following report of the findings, Coroner Kemper decided that no inquest would be necessary as the death was apparently accidental.
Life-Long Resident Here
Born in Manitowoc on August 28, 1909, Francis Levendosy spent his entire life in this city and for the past several years had followed the occupation of a plumber's helper. He is survived by his father, George Levendosy, three brothers, Alex, Joseph and Leonard, all of this city. His mother, two sisters and several brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the Leschke mortuary, 1415 Washington street, with interment taking place at St. Mary's cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wis., Thursday, January 2, 1930 P. 2
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FRANK LEVENDUSKY
(1909 - 1930)
YOUTH DIES IN SMOKE-FILLED ROOM
F. LEVENDOSKY (sic), 20, FOUND DEAD AT FAMILY HOME
Cause of Fire in Bedclothing Has Not Been Determined; Death Due to Suffocation
Cause of a smouldering blaze which was responsible for the death of Francis Levendosky, 20, through suffocation in the bedroom of his home at 1710 Madison street early yesterday morning today continued to remain a mystery to members of his immediate family.
A thorough examination of the room failed to disclose any traces of unburned cigarettes or matches, an unopened package of cigarettes leading members of the family to discount a theory that he may have dozed away while seated at the edge of his bed and that sparks caused the blaze.
Discovered by Father
Young Levendosky, the seventh member of the family to die within comparatively few years, was found dead on the floor of his bedroom by his father shortly before 6 o'clock yesterday morning, five hours after he had returned from downtown. The discovery was made when the father, George Levendosky, detected smoke in the family home and an investigation disclosed that bed clothing was smouldering. A younger brother had complained that smoke was choking him and after an investigation disclosed that nothing was wrong with the coal burner, the father opened the door of the son's bedroom and was greeted with a thick cloud of smoke. No evidence of flames was found, the bed clothing not starting to blaze until the father carried it out into the kitchen to stamp out the apparently smoulding fire.
The son was on his back on the floor beside the bed and was fully clothed when found. One hand was across his chest and the other was supporting him on the floor, leading to the belief that he may have attempted to open a window when he found the room to be filled with smoke but in his weakened condition fell before reaching his objective.
Suffering from Cold
It was thought by members of the family that he did not smell the smoke when the fire had started because of a severe cold which had bothered him during the early part of the evening. He had visited at the home of a brother, Alex, at 1519 Division street, and at about 9 o'clock stated that he was going downtown. He returned at about 1 o'clock, deposited a watch in his father's bedroom and bade his father good-night. The next time members of the family saw him he was dead in his room.
A physician summoned to the scene expressed the opinion that death was due to suffocation as no evidences of burns were found upon him. Following report of the findings, Coroner Kemper decided that no inquest would be necessary as the death was apparently accidental.
Life-Long Resident Here
Born in Manitowoc on August 28, 1909, Francis Levendosy spent his entire life in this city and for the past several years had followed the occupation of a plumber's helper. He is survived by his father, George Levendosy, three brothers, Alex, Joseph and Leonard, all of this city. His mother, two sisters and several brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the Leschke mortuary, 1415 Washington street, with interment taking place at St. Mary's cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wis., Thursday, January 2, 1930 P. 2
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(1909 - 1930)
YOUTH DIES IN SMOKE-FILLED ROOM
F. LEVENDOSKY (sic), 20, FOUND DEAD AT FAMILY HOME
Cause of Fire in Bedclothing Has Not Been Determined; Death Due to Suffocation
Cause of a smouldering blaze which was responsible for the death of Francis Levendosky, 20, through suffocation in the bedroom of his home at 1710 Madison street early yesterday morning today continued to remain a mystery to members of his immediate family.
A thorough examination of the room failed to disclose any traces of unburned cigarettes or matches, an unopened package of cigarettes leading members of the family to discount a theory that he may have dozed away while seated at the edge of his bed and that sparks caused the blaze.
Discovered by Father
Young Levendosky, the seventh member of the family to die within comparatively few years, was found dead on the floor of his bedroom by his father shortly before 6 o'clock yesterday morning, five hours after he had returned from downtown. The discovery was made when the father, George Levendosky, detected smoke in the family home and an investigation disclosed that bed clothing was smouldering. A younger brother had complained that smoke was choking him and after an investigation disclosed that nothing was wrong with the coal burner, the father opened the door of the son's bedroom and was greeted with a thick cloud of smoke. No evidence of flames was found, the bed clothing not starting to blaze until the father carried it out into the kitchen to stamp out the apparently smoulding fire.
The son was on his back on the floor beside the bed and was fully clothed when found. One hand was across his chest and the other was supporting him on the floor, leading to the belief that he may have attempted to open a window when he found the room to be filled with smoke but in his weakened condition fell before reaching his objective.
Suffering from Cold
It was thought by members of the family that he did not smell the smoke when the fire had started because of a severe cold which had bothered him during the early part of the evening. He had visited at the home of a brother, Alex, at 1519 Division street, and at about 9 o'clock stated that he was going downtown. He returned at about 1 o'clock, deposited a watch in his father's bedroom and bade his father good-night. The next time members of the family saw him he was dead in his room.
A physician summoned to the scene expressed the opinion that death was due to suffocation as no evidences of burns were found upon him. Following report of the findings, Coroner Kemper decided that no inquest would be necessary as the death was apparently accidental.
Life-Long Resident Here
Born in Manitowoc on August 28, 1909, Francis Levendosy spent his entire life in this city and for the past several years had followed the occupation of a plumber's helper. He is survived by his father, George Levendosy, three brothers, Alex, Joseph and Leonard, all of this city. His mother, two sisters and several brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the Leschke mortuary, 1415 Washington street, with interment taking place at St. Mary's cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wis., Thursday, January 2, 1930 P. 2
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