1. Frantisek BETLACH, son of Vincenc BETLACH and Frantiska HEJL, was born on July 1, 1868 in Cermna(LANDSKRON)Bohemia, died on October 27, 1904 in Chicago(COOK)IL at age 36, and was buried on October 30, 1904 in Chicago(COOK)IL. Another name for Frantisek was Frank.
General Notes: May 30, 2006: Wrote to Colleen maresca@gru.net (US GENWEB, Cook County Illinois lookups) for a death notice or death announcement.
Kathryn's records indicate that this family was the one tied to the Eastland disaster.
I've tried several sources and it appears no obituary was published for Frank.
1900 Census, 8th Ward, Chicago, West Town ED210
Census Date: June 2, 1900
Living at: 665 S. May Street
Betlach, Frank born 1/1868, age 32, married 9 years, born in Bohemia, both parents born in Bohemia, arrived in the US in 1888, alien, occupation-day laborer, rents
Katrina, born 5/1891, age 32, 5 children born/5 children living, born in Bohemia, both parents born in Bohemia, arrived in the US in 1887
Leo, born 5/1891, age 9 born IL
Marie, born 3/1893, age 7, born IL
Marth, born 11/1894, age 5, born IL
Joseph, born 1/1896, age 4, born IL
Olga, born 5/1898, age 2, born IL
Noted events in his life were:
• Cemetery: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Burial Record: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Death Certificate: Illinois Vital Records. Ordered death certificate through: http://www.chicagogenealogy.com
• Cause of Death: Chronic Endocarditis.
• Online Burial Memorial: www.findagrave.com #19768484.
Frantisek married Katie KODEK, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, on June 7, 1890 in Chicago(COOK)IL. Katie was born on October 25, 1866 in Praha,Bohemia, died on March 2, 1927 in Chicago(COOK)IL at age 60, and was buried on March 5, 1927 in Chicago(COOK)IL. Another name for Katie was KODET.
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Marriage License: Illinois Regional Archives Depository.
Noted events in her life were:
• Burial Record: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Cemetery: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Cause of Death: Myocarditis, carcinoma of the bladder.
• Death Certificate: Illinois Vital Records/Chicagogenealogy.com.
• Online Burial Memorial: www.findagrave.com #19768748.
Children from this marriage were:
2 M i. Leopold J. BETLACH was born on May 29, 1891 in Chicago(COOK)IL, died on March 5, 1966 in Chicago(COOK)IL at age 74, and was buried on March 8, 1966 in Chicago(COOK)IL.
F ii. Marie BETLACH was born in March 1893 in Chicago(COOK)IL, died on March 27, 1908 in Chicago(COOK)IL at age 15, and was buried on March 30, 1908 in Chicago(COOK)IL. Another name for Marie was Mary. She never married and had no children.
Noted events in her life were:
• Burial Record: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Cemetery: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Death Certificate: Illinois Department of Public Health.
• Cause of Death: Acute yellow atrophy of the liver.
Marie never married and had no children.
3 F iii. Martha Mary BETLACH was born in November 1894 in Illinois, died on October 20, 1966 in Chicago(COOK)IL at age 71, and was buried in October 1966.
M iv. Joseph BETLACH was born in 1897 in Chicago(COOK)IL, died on July 24, 1915 in Chicago(COOK)IL at age 18, and was buried on July 28, 1915 in Chicago(COOK)IL. He never married and had no children.
Noted events in his life were:
• Burial Record: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Cemetery: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Cause of Death: Drowning from the Steamer Eastland. See: www.eastlanddisaster.com
• Death Certificate: Illinois Department of Public Health.
F v. Olga BETLACH was born on May 12, 1898 in Illinois, died on July 8, 1985 at age 87, and was buried on July 11, 1985 in Chicago(COOK)IL.
Noted events in her life were:
• Burial Record: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Cemetery: Bohemian National Cemetery.
M vi. Ollie BETLACH was born about 1899.
F vii. Betty BETLACH was born about 1900.
4 M viii. Frank BETLACH was born on October 27, 1900 in Berwin(COOK)IL, died on February 17, 1968 in Chicago(COOK)IL at age 67, and was buried on February 19, 1968 in Chicago(COOK)IL.
2. Leopold J. BETLACH was born on May 29, 1891 in Chicago(COOK)IL, died on March 5, 1966 in Chicago(COOK)IL at age 74, and was buried on March 8, 1966 in Chicago(COOK)IL.
General Notes: SS #323-10-0724a
Noted events in his life were:
• Burial Record: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Birth Certificate: Chicagogenealogy.com.
• Online Burial Memorial: www.findagrave.com #19768544.
Leopold married Louise BLAHA. Louise was born about April 11, 1892, died on May 3, 1942 about age 50, and was buried on May 6, 1942 in Chicago(COOK)IL.
Noted events in her life were:
• Burial Record: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Cemetery: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Online Burial Memorial: www.findagrave.com #19768371.
Children from this marriage were:
M i. William Lea BETLACH was born on June 3, 1920 in Chicago(COOK)IL, died on May 31, 1973 in Chicago(COOK)IL at age 52, and was buried on June 1, 1973 in Chicago(COOK)IL. Another name for William was BETLACK.
Noted events in his life were:
• Burial Record: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Obituary: May 31, 1973, Chicago Tribune Historical Archives.
• Cemetery: Bohemian National Cemetery. Interment #100149, lot 229 section 22 book 6, page 508
• Birth Certificate: State of Illinois,Vital Records.
William married Charlotte R. ANDERSON. Charlotte was born about 1916 and died on January 14, 1997 about age 81.
Noted events in her life were:
• Obituary: January 16, 1997, Chicago Tribune Historical Archives.
5 F ii. Grace L. BETLACH was born on May 14, 1924 in Chicago(COOK)IL, died on December 31, 2001 in Elgin()IL at age 77, and was buried on January 4, 2002 in Chicago(COOK)IL.
3. Martha Mary BETLACH was born in November 1894 in Illinois, died on October 20, 1966 in Chicago(COOK)IL at age 71, and was buried in October 1966.
Noted events in her life were:
• Obituary: October 20, 1966, Chicago Tribune Historical Archives.
Martha married Joseph A. GEILEN on June 29, 1918 in Chicago(COOK)IL. Joseph died in September 1977 in Chicago(COOK)IL and was buried on September 17, 1977 in Chicago(COOK)IL.
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Marriage License: State of Illinois,Vital Records.
Noted events in his life were:
• Obituary: September 16, 1977, Chicago Tribune Historical Archives.
• Cemetery: Family lot. Joseph's obituary just says he was buried in the family lot. His funeral mass was held from the Ascension Church but I cannot find a cemetery or church for Chicago named Asencsion Church.
The child from this marriage was:
M i. Joseph R. GEILEN
4. Frank BETLACH was born on October 27, 1900 in Berwin(COOK)IL, died on February 17, 1968 in Chicago(COOK)IL at age 67, and was buried on February 19, 1968 in Chicago(COOK)IL. Another name for Frank was BETLACK.
Noted events in his life were:
• Obituary: February 17, 1968, Chicago Tribune Historical Archives.
• Cemetery: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Burial Record: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Online Burial Memorial: www.findagrave.com #19768328.
• Death Certificate: FamilySearch.com Pilot Project.
• Cause of Death: Adenocarcinoma of Extra Hepatic Bile Ducts. Renal failure
• He was employed. Clerk
Frank married Frances Ethel MEES, daughter of James MEES and Marie VILETA, on May 5, 1923 in Berwyn(COOK)IL. Frances was born on May 30, 1903 in Chicago(COOK)IL, died on May 27, 1972 in Chicago(COOK)IL at age 68, and was buried on May 30, 1972 in Chicago(COOK)IL.
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Church: Bohemian Presbyterian Church.
• Marriage License: FamilySearch.com Pilot Project.
Noted events in her life were:
• Obituary: May 29, 1972, Chicago Tribune Historical Archives.
• Cemetery: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Burial Record: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Death Certificate: FamilySearch.com Pilot Project.
• Cause of Death: Acute myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease.
• Online Burial Memorial: www.findagrave.com #19768818.
Children from this marriage were:
M i. Frank BETLACH was born on February 24, 1933 in Chicago(COOK)IL, died on February 25, 1933 in Chicago(COOK)IL, and was buried on February 27, 1933 in Chicago(COOK)IL.
Noted events in his life were:
• Burial Record: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Cemetery: Bohemian National Cemetery.
• Cause of Death: Premature birth, placenta previa.
• Death Certificate: Chicagogenealogy.com.
6 F ii. Dolores Ethel BETLACH was born on June 2, 1930 in Chicago(COOK)IL, died on August 20, 2004 in Seattle(KING)WA at age 74, and was buried on August 26, 2004 in DesPlaines(COOK)IL.
5. Grace L. BETLACH was born on May 14, 1924 in Chicago(COOK)IL, died on December 31, 2001 in Elgin()IL at age 77, and was buried on January 4, 2002 in Chicago(COOK)IL.
Noted events in her life were:
• Obituary: January 3, 2002, Daily Herald.
• Cemetery: Bohemian National Cemetery.
Grace married John Curtis WHITE. John was born about 1919, died on May 24, 1985 in Chicago(COOK)IL about age 66, and was buried on May 27, 1985 in Chicago(COOK)IL.
Noted events in his life were:
• Obituary: May 27, 1985, Chicago Tribune Historical Archives.
Children from this marriage were:
F i. Cora WHITE
7 F ii. Charlene WHITE
6. Dolores Ethel BETLACH was born on June 2, 1930 in Chicago(COOK)IL, died on August 20, 2004 in Seattle(KING)WA at age 74, and was buried on August 26, 2004 in DesPlaines(COOK)IL.
Noted events in her life were:
• Obituary: August 24, 2004, Chicago Daily Herald.
• Cemetery: All Saints Mausoleum.
• Online Burial Memorial: www.findagrave.com #49283050.
Dolores married Joseph Phillip SPECIALE, son of Salvatore SPECIALE and Madalena GENUALDI, on August 2, 1952 in Chicago(COOK)IL. Joseph was born on August 16, 1920 in Chicago(COOK)IL, died on June 24, 2002 in Chicago(COOK)IL at age 81, and was buried on June 28, 2002 in DesPlaines(COOK)IL.
Noted events in his life were:
• Birth Certificate: FamilySearch.com Pilot Project. State of Illinois, birth records 1872-1922
• Cemetery: All Saints Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum.
• Online Burial Memorial: www.findagrave.com #55332004.
Children from this marriage were:
F i. Linda SPECIALE
Linda married Jeffrey MANDELBAUM.
M ii. John SPECIALE
John married Sherry.
Charlene married BENNETT.
Children from this marriage were:
M i. Larry BENNETT
Larry married Jeaneen.
M ii. Kevin BENNETT