They had a farm and a gas station/local general store in Nirvana. Tillie's family from Illinois came to visit and are standing in front of the Gas Station/Store in the 1940 picture. Included are: Left to right - Michael Skrzypczak (Tillie's older step-brother) (William Sanderson, Michael's son-in-law) Then there is Tillie and Joseph and Florence (Tillie and Joseph's only child). Next to Florence is Marie (Michael's wife) The little girl belongs to Sanderson and the young man kneeling is Irvin Skrypczak/Skrysak - Michael's son.There is also a picture of Michael plowing the garden and the Skornok home in the background.
1920 US Census -Eleven months after they married they are living on the farm with William Skornok and Frances (10 year old niece). Anna isn't on the Census Images so she has probably passed away.The farm was a working farm and they raised chickens and cows and grew vegetables. They also had a small country store and a gas station.
Cherry Valley Township, Lake County, Michigan
Joseph Skornok - Age 24 (26) Born in Aust, Poland (and parents also) Immigration 1900
Occupation: Head of Farm
Tillie -Age 20
Born in Illinois
Living with them: Wladyslawa (Father) Age 71 (born 1849)
Immigration 1900
Frances Skornok (Niece) age 10 Born in Illinois
Death Certificate:
Name: Tillie M. Skornok
Date of Death: November 19, 1980 at the Age: 80
Date of Birth: August 28, 1900
County of Death: Osceola & Inside City Limits of Reed City-Reed City Hospital Extended Care FacilityCurrent Residence: Rt.#1, Chase, Cherry Valley Twp., Lake County, Michigan
Father's Name: Joseph Skrypczak-Mother's Maiden Name: Marian
Informant: Mr. Joseph Skornok, Rt.#1, Chase, Michigan, 49623I
Immediate Cause of Death:Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease w/ Congestive Heart Failure - 1 year due to Periheral Vascular Disease w/ Gangrene Both Legs - 6 monthsPlace of Death: Hospital - InpatientHour of Death: 12:09 p.m.
Burial:November 22, 1980, Nirvana Cemetery, Cherry Valley Twp., Lake County, Michigan Mc4Dowell Funeral Home, 138 W Slosson Ave, Reed City, MI 49677-Other Facts: Surviving: Two Sisters, Frances Skrypczak of Chicago and Jean (?)
Residence: Lived in Michigan since 1919 and ran Nirvana General Store since 1922
Member of: St. Ann Catholic Church in Baldwin, Michigan
They had a farm and a gas station/local general store in Nirvana. Tillie's family from Illinois came to visit and are standing in front of the Gas Station/Store in the 1940 picture. Included are: Left to right - Michael Skrzypczak (Tillie's older step-brother) (William Sanderson, Michael's son-in-law) Then there is Tillie and Joseph and Florence (Tillie and Joseph's only child). Next to Florence is Marie (Michael's wife) The little girl belongs to Sanderson and the young man kneeling is Irvin Skrypczak/Skrysak - Michael's son.There is also a picture of Michael plowing the garden and the Skornok home in the background.
1920 US Census -Eleven months after they married they are living on the farm with William Skornok and Frances (10 year old niece). Anna isn't on the Census Images so she has probably passed away.The farm was a working farm and they raised chickens and cows and grew vegetables. They also had a small country store and a gas station.
Cherry Valley Township, Lake County, Michigan
Joseph Skornok - Age 24 (26) Born in Aust, Poland (and parents also) Immigration 1900
Occupation: Head of Farm
Tillie -Age 20
Born in Illinois
Living with them: Wladyslawa (Father) Age 71 (born 1849)
Immigration 1900
Frances Skornok (Niece) age 10 Born in Illinois
Death Certificate:
Name: Tillie M. Skornok
Date of Death: November 19, 1980 at the Age: 80
Date of Birth: August 28, 1900
County of Death: Osceola & Inside City Limits of Reed City-Reed City Hospital Extended Care FacilityCurrent Residence: Rt.#1, Chase, Cherry Valley Twp., Lake County, Michigan
Father's Name: Joseph Skrypczak-Mother's Maiden Name: Marian
Informant: Mr. Joseph Skornok, Rt.#1, Chase, Michigan, 49623I
Immediate Cause of Death:Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease w/ Congestive Heart Failure - 1 year due to Periheral Vascular Disease w/ Gangrene Both Legs - 6 monthsPlace of Death: Hospital - InpatientHour of Death: 12:09 p.m.
Burial:November 22, 1980, Nirvana Cemetery, Cherry Valley Twp., Lake County, Michigan Mc4Dowell Funeral Home, 138 W Slosson Ave, Reed City, MI 49677-Other Facts: Surviving: Two Sisters, Frances Skrypczak of Chicago and Jean (?)
Residence: Lived in Michigan since 1919 and ran Nirvana General Store since 1922
Member of: St. Ann Catholic Church in Baldwin, Michigan
Family Members
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- Lake County Skornok or Skrzypczak
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- USA Skornok or Skrzypczak
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