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Roman Wesley Rimmele1
M, b. 26 January 1882, d. 30 May 1950

Father Roman Joseph Rimmele Jr.2 b. 17 November 1854, d. 28 December 1935
Mother Susan Blanche Pass2 b. 10 June 1858, d. 16 June 1935
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Note   Roman Rimmele, Jr., died on Memorial Day. He was a laborer and they lived in a humble shack on the "other side of the tracks" by the Gas House in LaSalle, near the LaSalle Depot. Prior to that they lived on a house boat on the Canal. "Rome was found in Lostant," was a familiar quote by Roman, whatever that means.

Grandson Matthew, Jr. always remembers him saying, "Don't touch my hat!"
as they got into the car.


 
Burial*   Aka Roman Rimmele, Jr.3 
Name Variation   Roman Rimmele, Jr. 
Name Variation   Roman J. Rimmele4 
Birth* 26 January 1882  Lostant, Illinois, United States5,6,7 
Census 1900  La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, United States8 
Occupation 1900  Tailor.8 
Name Variation 1900  Roman Roman8 
Marriage* 23 November 1904  LaSalle County, Ottowa, Illinois, Principal=Ren Rena Songer3 
Occupation* 1910  Laborer doing odd jobs.5 
Census* 1910  La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, United States5 
Description* 12 September 1918  Described as short and stout with grey eyes and black hair.6 
Occupation 1920  Laborer at a cement works.2 
Census 1920  118 Lafayette Street, La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, United States2 
Name Variation 1930  R. W. Rimmele9 
Occupation 1930  Construction laborer.9 
Census 1930  River Street, La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, United States9 
Death* 30 May 1950  LaSalle, Illinois, Roman Rimmele, Jr., died on Memorial Day. He was a laborer and they lived in a humble shack on the "other side of the tracks" by the Gas House in LaSalle, near the LaSalle Depot. Prior to that they lived on a house boat on the Canal. "Rome was found in Lostant," was a familiar quote by Roman, whatever that means.

Grandson Matthew, Jr. always remembers him saying, "Don't touch my hat!"
as they got into the car.3 

Family Ren Rena Songer b. 25 January 1884, d. 13 February 1933
Marriage* 23 November 1904  LaSalle County, Ottowa, Illinois, Principal=Ren Rena Songer3 
Children  1. Grace Cecelia Rimmele+ b. 2 Oct 1905, d. 11 Nov 19863
  2. Eva Belle Rimmele+ b. 28 Jun 1907, d. 2 Nov 197610,3
  3. LeRoy Rimmele+ b. 24 Feb 1909, d. 28 Apr 19843
  4. Pearl Irene Rimmele b. 24 Aug 1911, d. 24 May 19773
  5. Gladys Mae Rimmele+ b. 17 Mar 1914, d. 31 Aug 19903
  6. Marion Edith Rimmele+ b. 11 Jul 19163
  7. Bertha Louise Rimmele+ b. 3 Jun 19203
  8. Lucille Elizabeth Rimmele+ b. 19 Aug 19223

Citations
  1. [S16] Unknown author, Application for Social Security Account Number - Matthew Francis Kastello.
  2. [S127] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  3. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
  4. [S65] Unknown author, Headstone for Roman J. Rimmele, Photgraph in personal file folders; Oakwood Cemetary, LaSalle, IL.
  5. [S130] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  6. [S138] Unknown author, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  7. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW.
  8. [S4] Unknown author, 1900 LaSalle County, Illinois Census.
  9. [S126] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  10. [S15] Unknown author, Application for Social Security Account Number - Eva Belle Kastello.
Unknown Songer1
M

Death*    
Birth*    
Marriage*   Principal=Elizabeth A. (?) 

Family Elizabeth A. (?) b. circa 1835
Children  1. Alice Songer b. c 18541
  2. William R. Songer b. c 18561
  3. T. Lee Songer b. c 18601

Citations
  1. [S2] Unknown author, 1870 United States Census (Keffer).
Elizabeth A. (?)1
F, b. circa 1835

Marriage*   Principal=Unknown Songer 
Death*    
Marriage*   Principal=George H. Keffer 
Birth* circa 1835  Virginia1 
Census* 1870  Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia1 
Census 1880  Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia2 

Family 1 Unknown Songer
Children  1. Alice Songer b. c 18541
  2. William R. Songer b. c 18561
  3. T. Lee Songer b. c 18601

Family 2 George H. Keffer b. circa 1838
Children  1. Mary E. Keffer b. c 18701
  2. Arnetta S. Keffer b. c 18712

Citations
  1. [S2] Unknown author, 1870 United States Census (Keffer).
  2. [S3] Unknown author, 1880 United States Census (Keffer).
Alice Songer1
F, b. circa 1854

Father Unknown Songer1
Mother Elizabeth A. (?)1 b. circa 1835
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Death*    
Birth* circa 1854  Virginia1 
Census* 1870  Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia1 

Citations
  1. [S2] Unknown author, 1870 United States Census (Keffer).
William R. Songer1
M, b. circa 1856

Father Unknown Songer1
Mother Elizabeth A. (?)1 b. circa 1835
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Death*    
Birth 1855  2 
Birth* circa 1856  Virginia1 
Census* 1870  Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia1 

Citations
  1. [S2] Unknown author, 1870 United States Census (Keffer).
  2. [S73] Unknown author, Jimmy Davis.
T. Lee Songer1
M, b. circa 1860

Father Unknown Songer1
Mother Elizabeth A. (?)1 b. circa 1835
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Death*    
Birth* circa 1860  Virginia1 
Census* 1870  Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia1 
Census 1880  Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia2 

Citations
  1. [S2] Unknown author, 1870 United States Census (Keffer).
  2. [S3] Unknown author, 1880 United States Census (Keffer).
George H. Keffer1
M, b. circa 1838

Marriage*   Principal=Elizabeth A. (?) 
Death*    
Birth* circa 1838  Virginia1 
Census* 1870  Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia1 
Census 1880  Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia2 

Family Elizabeth A. (?) b. circa 1835
Children  1. Mary E. Keffer b. c 18701
  2. Arnetta S. Keffer b. c 18712

Citations
  1. [S2] Unknown author, 1870 United States Census (Keffer).
  2. [S3] Unknown author, 1880 United States Census (Keffer).
Mary E. Keffer1
F, b. circa 1870

Father George H. Keffer1 b. circa 1838
Mother Elizabeth A. (?)1 b. circa 1835
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Death*    
Birth* circa 1870  Virginia1 
Census* 1870  Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia1 
Census 1880  Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia2 

Citations
  1. [S2] Unknown author, 1870 United States Census (Keffer).
  2. [S3] Unknown author, 1880 United States Census (Keffer).
Arnetta S. Keffer1
F, b. circa 1871

Father George H. Keffer1 b. circa 1838
Mother Elizabeth A. (?)1 b. circa 1835
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Death*    
Birth* circa 1871  Virginia1 
Census* 1880  Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia1 

Citations
  1. [S3] Unknown author, 1880 United States Census (Keffer).
Jacob Songer1
M, b. 1727, d. 1812

Note*   "Deed of bargain and sale from John Fowler and Marg. his wife to Jacob
Sunger (Songer) was proved by Pat Quin and ordered to lie for further proof."
"Deed of bargain and sale from Jno. Fowler and Margt. to Pat Quin was
further proved by Ralph Loftus and Jno. Gratten. Ordered recorded.
Deed from the same to Jacob Sangsenor (Songer?) was further proved by John
Gratten and Ralph Loftus. Ordered recorded." [The Descendants of Jacob Songer, Constance & Louise Levinson, compiler, Rockingham County, Virginia Minute Book, 1778-1792: Part I 1778-1786 (Harrisonburg, VA: Greystone Publishers), p. 48, 52.]

In Commonwealth vs Jacob Songer fined 5 shillings” on August 29, 1780
in Rockingham Co., VA. [The Descendants of Jacob Songer, Constance & Louise Levinson, compiler, Rockingham County, Virginia Minute Book, 1778-1792: Part I 1778-1786 (Harrisonburg, VA: Greystone Publishers), p. 72.]

 
Birth 1727  1 
Birth* 1727  Germany2 
Marriage* circa 1745  Principal=Eva Catherina Angstadt3 
Religion* 22 November 1779  Rockingham County, Virginia4 
Census* 1784  Rockingham County, Virginia (nine white souls in household, two dwellings, two other buildings)1 
Residence* 1787  Rockingham County, Virginia5 
Death* 1812  Rockingham County, Virginia3 
Death 1812  1 

Family Eva Catherina Angstadt b. circa 1729, d. after 1812
Marriage* circa 1745  Principal=Eva Catherina Angstadt3 
Children  1. George Songer Sr.+ b. 1745, d. Mar 18116,3
  2. Barbara Songer b. 17527
  3. Mary Songer b. 17547
  4. Anna Maria Margaret Songer b. 17563
  5. Susanna Songer b. 17633
  6. Peter Songer+ b. 1764, d. 18173
  7. John Adam Songer b. 17663
  8. Esther Songer+ b. 19 Jun 1766, d. 18503
  9. Magdalena Songer b. 17683
  10. Abraham Songer+ b. 1773, d. 18223
  11. Elizabeth Songer b. 17777
  12. Jacob Songer Sr.+ b. 17807

Citations
  1. [S1] Unknown author, 1782 to 1785: Records of the State Enumerations, Virginia (1790 Census), 1784 Rockingham Co., VA.
  2. [S43] Unknown author, Descendants of Jacob Songer.
  3. [S101] Unknown author, The Descendants of Jacob Songer.
  4. [S101] Unknown author, The Descendants of Jacob Songer, Constance & Louise Levinson, compiler, Rockingham County, Virginia Minute
    Book, 1778-1792: Part I 1778-1786 (Harrisonburg, VA: Greystone Publishers), p.
    48, 52. Hereinafter cited as Rockingham Co. Minute Book.
  5. [S101] Unknown author, The Descendants of Jacob Songer, 1787 VA, Rockingham Co. Personal Property Tax, p. 660. List "B".
  6. [S1] Unknown author, 1782 to 1785: Records of the State Enumerations, Virginia (1790 Census), 1810 Montgomery Co.,VA Census.
  7. [S73] Unknown author, Jimmy Davis.
William Jolliffe1
M, b. 1720, d. 18 April 1770

Father William Jolliffe1 b. 1695, d. 1765
Mother Phebe Neale1 b. circa 1700
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Birth* 1720  Norfolk County, Virginia1 
Death* 18 April 1770  Frederick County, Virginia1 

Citations
  1. [S11] Unknown author, Ancestors of Fannie Kate Morgan.
William Jolliffe1
M, b. 1695, d. 1765

Father Joseph Jolliffe1
Mother Ruth Bishop1
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Occupation*   Attorney in Frederick County, Virginia1 
Note*   May have been Quaker, reported that 25 years of Quaker records from the Hopewell meeting were destroyed when his house burned down in 1759 in Frederick County, Virginia. [Ancestors of Fannie Mae Morgan]

 
Marriage*   Principal=Phebe Neale 
Birth* 1695  Norfolk County, Virginia1 
Death* 1765  Frederick County, Virginia1 

Family Phebe Neale b. circa 1700
Children  1. William Jolliffe b. 1720, d. 18 Apr 17701
  2. James Jolliffe b. 1721, d. c 17712
  3. John Jolliffe b. 17241
  4. Edmund Jolliffe b. 17261

Citations
  1. [S11] Unknown author, Ancestors of Fannie Kate Morgan.
  2. [S13] Unknown author, Ancestors of Linda Lou Sams.
Phebe Neale1
F, b. circa 1700

Marriage*   Principal=William Jolliffe 
Death*   Frederick County, Virginia1 
Birth* circa 1700  Norfolk County, Virginia1 

Family William Jolliffe b. 1695, d. 1765
Children  1. William Jolliffe b. 1720, d. 18 Apr 17701
  2. James Jolliffe b. 1721, d. c 17712
  3. John Jolliffe b. 17241
  4. Edmund Jolliffe b. 17261

Citations
  1. [S11] Unknown author, Ancestors of Fannie Kate Morgan.
  2. [S13] Unknown author, Ancestors of Linda Lou Sams.
John Jolliffe1
M, b. 1724

Father William Jolliffe1 b. 1695, d. 1765
Mother Phebe Neale1 b. circa 1700
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Death*    
Birth* 1724  Spotsylvania County, Virginia1 

Citations
  1. [S11] Unknown author, Ancestors of Fannie Kate Morgan.
Edmund Jolliffe1
M, b. 1726

Father William Jolliffe1 b. 1695, d. 1765
Mother Phebe Neale1 b. circa 1700
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Death*    
Birth* 1726  Spotsylvania County, Virginia1 

Citations
  1. [S11] Unknown author, Ancestors of Fannie Kate Morgan.
Samuel Neale1
M

Occupation*   Judge in Frederick County, Virginia1 
Death*    
Birth*    

Citations
  1. [S11] Unknown author, Ancestors of Fannie Kate Morgan.
Joseph Jolliffe1
M

Death*    
Birth*    
Marriage*   Principal=Ruth Bishop 

Family Ruth Bishop
Child  1. William Jolliffe+ b. 1695, d. 17651

Citations
  1. [S11] Unknown author, Ancestors of Fannie Kate Morgan.
Ruth Bishop1
F

Marriage*   Principal=Joseph Jolliffe 
Death*    
Birth*    

Family Joseph Jolliffe
Child  1. William Jolliffe+ b. 1695, d. 17651

Citations
  1. [S11] Unknown author, Ancestors of Fannie Kate Morgan.
Unknown Small1
M

Death*    
Birth*    
Marriage*   Principal=Nancy Ann Jenkins 

Family Nancy Ann Jenkins b. between 1733 and 1752, d. between 1768 and 1837

Citations
  1. [S77] Unknown author, Kathleen Rizer.
Unknown Duke1
M

Death*    
Birth*    
Marriage*   Principal=Sarah Shepherd 

Family Sarah Shepherd b. between 1744 and 1772, d. between 1797 and 1859

Citations
  1. [S77] Unknown author, Kathleen Rizer.
Unknown (?)1
F

Death*    
Birth*    
Marriage* before 5 September 1765  Principal=Zackquill Morgan 

Family Zackquill Morgan b. between 1722 and 1756, d. between 1788 and 1840

Citations
  1. [S77] Unknown author, Kathleen Rizer.
Unknown Rice1
M

Death*    
Birth*    
Marriage*   Principal=Mary Sophia (?) 

Family Mary Sophia (?) d. 1830

Citations
  1. [S77] Unknown author, Kathleen Rizer.
Unknown Wilson/Watson1
M

Death*    
Birth*    
Marriage*   Principal=Lydia (?) 

Family Lydia (?)

Citations
  1. [S77] Unknown author, Kathleen Rizer.
Unknown Harrison1
M

Death*    
Birth*    
Marriage*   Principal=Sarah C. Crawford 

Family Sarah C. Crawford

Citations
  1. [S77] Unknown author, Kathleen Rizer.
Jill Christine Wulf1
F, b. 14 April 1971

Death*    
Birth* 14 April 1971  Brokaw Hospital, Normal, McLean County, Illinois1 
Marriage* 20 May 2000  Leroy, McLean County, Illinois, Principal=Mark Carter Kastello1 

Family Mark Carter Kastello b. 10 May 1969

Citations
  1. [S72] Unknown author, Jill Kastello.
John Hess Songer1
M

Marriage*    
Death*    
Birth*    

Family
Child  1. Margaret Songer+

Citations
  1. [S35] Unknown author, David G. Williams.
Margaret Songer1
F

Father John Hess Songer
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Death*    
Birth*    
Single*   Principal=Guess (?) 

Family Guess (?)
Child  1. Jacob Esaue Songer

Citations
  1. [S35] Unknown author, David G. Williams.
Guess (?)1
M

Single*   Principal=Margaret Songer 
Ethnicity/Relig.*   Indian1 
Death*    
Birth*    

Family Margaret Songer
Child  1. Jacob Esaue Songer

Citations
  1. [S35] Unknown author, David G. Williams.
Jacob Esaue Songer1
M

Father Guess (?)
Mother Margaret Songer
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Death*    
Birth*    

Citations
  1. [S35] Unknown author, David G. Williams.
Perplexia Prickett1
F, b. circa 1818

Father James Prickett b. 8 March 1765, d. 28 September 1838
Mother Mary Springer b. between 1773 and 1802, d. circa 1837
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Death*    
Name Variation   Lexie, Perlexa 
Birth* circa 1818  Ohio, United States2 
Marriage* 27 January 1839  Vermilion County, Illinois, Principal=Hiram Songer3 
Census* 1850  Vanburen Township, Fountain, Indiana, United States2 
Name Variation 1850  Perlexna Songer2 

Family Hiram Songer b. 1820
Children  1. Mary J. Songer b. c 18402
  2. Hester A. Songer b. c 18432
  3. Tiana Songer b. c 18452
  4. George W. Songer b. c 18462
  5. Sarah E. Songer b. c 18482
  6. Francis M. Songer b. c 18492

Citations
  1. [S121] Unknown author, www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S135] Unknown author, 1850 United States Census.
  3. [S71] Family Tree Maker CD, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee Marriages.
Jacob Prickett1
M

Marriage*    
Death*    
Birth*    

Family
Child  1. James Prickett+ b. 8 Mar 1765, d. 28 Sep 18382

Citations
  1. [S121] Unknown author, www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S6] Unknown author, Ahnentafel Report of Stuart Eades Wilson.
Michael Dennis Kastello1
M, b. 31 October 1944

Father Matthew Francis Kastello1 b. 27 July 1904, d. 6 July 1978
Mother Eva Belle Rimmele1 b. 28 June 1907, d. 2 November 1976
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Death*    
Note*   [kastello geneology.FTW]

Baptism (see files) Sponsors Mr. Henry Lushina & Charlotte Lushina. Rev. Stephen Kassovic, Paston. 
Marriage   St. Roch's Church, LaSalle, Illinois, Principal=Diane Christine Koehler1 
Birth* 31 October 1944  LaSalle, Illinois1 
Baptism 19 November 1944  St. Roch's Church, LaSalle, Illinois1 
Marriage* 27 December 1966  LaSalle, Illinois, Principal=Diane Christine Koehler1 

Family Diane Christine Koehler b. 17 September 1946
Children  1. Andrew Douglas Kastello b. 25 Jul 19691
  2. Jennifer Christine Kastello b. 29 Jul 19711
  3. Amanda Joy Kastello b. 16 Aug 19731
  4. John Matthew Kastello b. 27 Aug 19951
  5. Quincy James Kastello b. 2 Apr 19961

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
Diane Christine Koehler1
F, b. 17 September 1946

Father Merle Douglas Koehler1 b. 12 April 1927, d. 29 May 1995
Mother Helen Mayme Mauritzen1 b. 9 June 1928
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Marriage   St. Roch's Church, LaSalle, Illinois, Principal=Michael Dennis Kastello1 
Death*    
Note*   [kastello geneology.FTW]






 
Birth* 17 September 1946  Peru, Illinois1 
Marriage* 27 December 1966  LaSalle, Illinois, Principal=Michael Dennis Kastello1 

Family Michael Dennis Kastello b. 31 October 1944
Children  1. Andrew Douglas Kastello b. 25 Jul 19691
  2. Jennifer Christine Kastello b. 29 Jul 19711
  3. Amanda Joy Kastello b. 16 Aug 19731
  4. John Matthew Kastello b. 27 Aug 19951
  5. Quincy James Kastello b. 2 Apr 19961

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
Andrew Douglas Kastello1
M, b. 25 July 1969

Father Michael Dennis Kastello1 b. 31 October 1944
Mother Diane Christine Koehler1 b. 17 September 1946
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Death*    
Birth* 25 July 1969  Champaign, Illinois1 
Marriage* 23 September 1996  Mesa, AZ, Principal=Deena Coreen Parrish1 

Family Deena Coreen Parrish

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
Jennifer Christine Kastello1
F, b. 29 July 1971

Father Michael Dennis Kastello1 b. 31 October 1944
Mother Diane Christine Koehler1 b. 17 September 1946
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Death*    
Birth* 29 July 1971  Frederick, Maryland1 

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
Amanda Joy Kastello1
F, b. 16 August 1973

Father Michael Dennis Kastello1 b. 31 October 1944
Mother Diane Christine Koehler1 b. 17 September 1946
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Death*    
Birth* 16 August 1973  Houston, Harris County, Texas1 

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
Merle Douglas Koehler1
M, b. 12 April 1927, d. 29 May 1995

Occupation*   Masonry Contractor1 
Burial*   Cremation/no tombstone1 
Social Security Numb*   Social Security #: 353-20-2761 
Name Variation   Mac Koehler 
Note*   [kastello geneology.FTW]

May 2000

          Dad was the 3rd of four sons born to Chris & Jim, two years before the Stock Market Crash. As with most families, the Depression was a terrible time for them. My father went to work on a milk route at about age 10, getting up at 4:00 a.m. each day, to earn money for his first bicycle; setting pins at age 13 in a bowling alley for a quarter a day, and working down at the Star Union Brewery, when he was about 14.
          Dad's family was loud and rambunctious, not as genteel as my mother's, a most significant difference in my parents at this point in their lives. They were raised in completely opposite family environments and perhaps this was a big attraction to each of them.
          They began "dating" in the 8th grade when Dad was apparently "involved" with someone else, and pretty much stayed together from then on. Although the Koehlers loved my mother, I don't think her parents were as thrilled about her dating "Mac" who seemed very rough around the edges, to say the least.
          Dad enlisted in the Navy at the end of 1944, not finishing his last year of high school so he could "get in" before the War ended. His two older brothers Jim & Richard "Speck" were already in the Navy and seeing action. While he was in boot camp his Grampa Doty passed away, whom he was very fond of, and he secured emergency leave to come home for the funeral. He then went on an LST.
          It was shortly after this that Mom became pregnant with me during her last year of high school. There was never any question that they wanted to be together, but it was difficult for Dad to get leave at that point. It wasn't until June of 1946 that he was able to come home and the young lovers decided to elope. They were married in Springfield, IL with Mom's sister Lois and her husband Sam standing up for them.
          Just as Dad was ready to ship out from Great Lakes, the War ended. Dad was on the Flagship Adirondack at port and he remembers his brother's ship coming in close by them. He made some remark about the bucket of bolts Jim was on, which did not go over very well as it had seen a lot of action.
          Dad came home to a very pregnant wife and no place to live, so they spent almost a year with Mom's parents. Dad went to work in his father's paint store and worked evenings to help remodel some apartments at Sittler's, with the understanding that they would get the first one. At last they were on their own.
          During the time at Sittler's they bought the property on 10th Street, which would become our family home, and still is. They had no car, so would walk up from 4th St. to the lot on 10th St., me on Dad's shoulders, and make a stop at Gramma and Grampa Koehler's on 8th St. to let them babysit while Mom & Dad began work on the house. Mom tells of shoveling the dirt back into the sewer line themselves to save money.
          The house was very tiny, one bedroom, small kitchen, living room and utility room. No bathroom. We had a toilet in the utility room, which also had a shower. There was no furnace, simply an oil space heater in the living room. They tell me, and I seem to remember, sitting by that heater with my books spread all over. I loved to read--still do. Their oil was stored in 2 50-gallon drums on a wooden platform they had built, to save money. There was a time when they had been just filled up for $65 (a lot of money for them) and the platform broke, spilling all their oil on the ground. They had no money to buy more oil, but the oil company let them buy on credit and pay them off over the winter. They also invested in the steel support frame this time!
          My father then became an apprentice plasterer for three years with Birkenbuel. During the winter months in IL when the tradesmen weren't able to work much, Dad forged ahead and went to Chicago. He stayed with his Uncle Leonard & Aunt Tillie who provided free room & board while he pounded pavements to try to get work with someone. He was always very grateful for their generosity back then, and stayed in touch with the family throughout the years.
          He did meet Stanley Anderson, a very large contractor based in Janesville, WI, who was so impressed with Dad from a job he had been on, he hired him as his foreman. Dad was involved with the St. Bede addition, Mendota Hospital addition, and was one of the foreman on a project in Iowa and Waukesa. Dad worked out of town all week and when he came home on Friday nights, he and Mom and Mic & I would head to the Igloo where he always had a bowl of chili & a cheeseburger.
          The time came when Dad wanted to go into business for himself, along with his brother Kent. I think they were pretty successful until Dad got into drinking and running with a fast crowd and ended up losing the business. These were very tough years financially and personally for Mom and Dad, as well as Mic and I.
           He worked for Glen Billard a few years and decided to go into business for himself again in about 1966. I had left home and was married in 1966, Mic had left home and was driving around the country in VW Bus, entering his Hippie Era.
          The business succeeded this time and my brother returned home with his wife Pamela and little boy Bryan in about 1970 and Mic went to work for Dad. They stayed together until Dad retired from the business and sold it to Mic
          Dad was a difficult man much of the time as we grew up. Of course, our 3 much younger sisters grew up with a very changed man. We laugh as we sit talking together about our perceptions being so different. Mic and I realize that our parents were still children themselves in the early years of our childhood, which accounts for a lot. I did always respect how hard-working and honest he was, and there were times it was obvious he had a soft heart. He also could be very generous, especially to his family; parents, in-laws, children.
          It was in during the 70's that Mom and Dad began going to Florida for periods during the winters. Dad loved being able to be off and it seemed as if this was the only time of year he could relax. The time in Florida got longer each year, and they purchased a trailer in Periwinkle Park on Sanibel. I think these were his best times, even though he never had hobbies or did much of anything. He liked to talk to people and everyone seemed to like Mac. We'd hear, "Your dad is something else," or "they threw away the mold with Mac," or "he is some character."
          Dad really liked my husband Mike from the beginning and we were very honored that he would actually come and visit us for a week or 10 days and truly enjoy himself. We had lots of fun together, the four of us. They called us one day while we were living in Houston and said, "Come to Las Vegas with us. Our treat." And we did. We saw 10 shows that weekend and had a super time. He always liked seeing new places, especially historical sites, and really got into Gettysburg and Washington, D.C. when we lived in those areas. I don't think he enjoyed NY City as much, but was a real trooper in the freezing cold at the Statue of Liberty and the freezing cold outside the Baltimore Aquarium.
          It was in 1976 that he and Mom loaned us $10,000 to help with the down payment on our first house in Lewistown, MD. Interest rates were terrible then, and banks were requiring a third down to make a purchase. We wouldn't have been able to buy a home for many years if not for their help.
          Although Dad never like yard work and landscaping himself, he did appreciate Mom's touch with their yard and ponds. This interest was passed on to myself and especially my sister Wendy and brother Mic. Of course, whenever they visited either one of us we had yard projects we saved for Mom's input and help. Dad would supervise stretched out in the chaise lounge. "A little to the left, Helen," or "You girls do good work!"
          When his parents died in the late 70's, Dad bought their home to keep it in the family. He thought his mother-in-law was a wonderful person and was very generous to her as well. I remember picking her up on Sunday afternoons to "take a ride" and ending up at the root beer stand for Black Cows. They were great tasting after a ride in the car with no air-conditioning.
          There were many times I remember going to Starved Rock State Park on a Sunday afternoon. We'd have a picnic, go hiking and Dad would wax the car with the car radio on, tuned to a baseball game. It's one of those indelible memories that comes back instantly when I hear a baseball announcer.
          Although much of the time I was growing up Dad and I were like fire and water, I'm very grateful that during my adult years our relationship smoothed out and we were able on many levels to find our way to each other. He was "truly a character" and we all miss seeing him. His presence is very much with all of us and I know he laughs along with us when we tell Dad stories!

[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: May 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.138168.172]

Individual: Koehler, Merle
Social Security #: 353-20-2761
Issued in: Illinois

Birth date: Apr 12, 1927
Death date: May 29, 1995


ZIP Code of last known residence: 61354
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

Peru, Illinois

     
 
Birth* 12 April 1927  Peru, Illinois2 
Milit-Beg* between 1944 and 1946  US Navy WW II1 
Marriage* 6 May 1946  Sangamon County, Springfield, Illinois, Principal=Helen Mayme Mauritzen1 
Marriage 6 May 1946  Springfield, Illinois, Principal=Helen Mayme Mauritzen2 
Death* 29 May 1995  Peru, Illinois, Emphysema2 

Family Helen Mayme Mauritzen b. 9 June 1928
Marriage 6 May 1946  Springfield, Illinois, Principal=Helen Mayme Mauritzen2 
Marriage* 6 May 1946  Sangamon County, Springfield, Illinois, Principal=Helen Mayme Mauritzen1 
Children  1. Diane Christine Koehler+ b. 17 Sep 19461
  2. Merle Kent Koehler b. 16 Apr 19501
  3. Lori Carol Koehler b. 1 Oct 19571
  4. Wendy Joy Koehler b. 2 Feb 19601
  5. Sandra Charlotte Koehler b. 4 May 19681

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
  2. [S50] Unknown author, Family members.
Helen Mayme Mauritzen1
F, b. 9 June 1928

Death*    
Birth   Family home 6th & West St.1 
Note*   [kastello geneology.FTW]

MAY 2000

     Mom was born when Gramma was 40 years old. Her siblings were a lot older and she was their special baby. She will admit she was doted on, and her father was especially close to her. She says she never had chores and led a charmed life. Hence, she didn't know how to boil water when she got married. She was the only child born in the brick home built after the fire. Aunt Mayme attended her birth with Dr. Taylor.
     She tells of learning how to twirl a baton in grade school when twirling came into vogue. Silver batons were going for $5, which was out of the question, so Mom took a broomstick and a rubber ball and the rubber from a cane tip and practiced to Sousa marches. In grade school there was a talent show that was very popular and ran for 2 nights. She practiced for hours upstairs on a mattress. She also played the coronet because her father played coronet and she remembers seeing pictures of him with his horn. She played in 7-8th grade and became first chair.
     She began dating my father Merle when they were in the 8th grade and they more or less dated until they were married. He was dating someone else at the time. They went to shows, & New Years Eve partys and biked to Cedar Creek.
      She eloped with "Mac", May 6, 1946, while he was home on leave from the Navy. Mom was pregnant with me. She tells me of being pregnant in the last year of high school, but no one knew because she didn't show very much at that time. She continued to run track in school. She took no one into her confidence and her homeroom teacher, Marianne Held, wrote her a card when she read the birth notice in the paper that said, "Don't let anyone ever tell you a woman can't keep a secret. This teacher, coincidentally, was the one I had in my freshman year of high school for Early European History, a notoriously difficult class. She gave me the only "d" I had in high school, which prevented me from becoming a Cavelette, which almost ruined my life!!!.
     They were married in Springfield, IL in a Metodist Church by Rev. Grummond. Lois, her sister, and her husband Sam Lunn stood up for them.
     Life was not easy for the newlyweds. Gramma & Grampa were devasted at the news of the marriage and new baby on the way, but didn't get upset with them. Mom, of course, returned to her home and Dad returned to the Navy until the War ended shortly after their marriage. They lived at Mom's home until they got their first apartment at Sitlers. Dad went to work at his father's paint store. His family was very different from my mom's family. His family had not fared well during the Depression, Mom's familiy seemed to have been unaffected. Their parents were very different, Dad having 3 brothers who must have driven them crazy, and Mom from a very genteel family, so it comes as no surprise that Mom & Dad were opposites in many ways.
     They began building their own home when I was . They used to walk from 4th Street every night up to 10th (couldn't afford a car then), me on top of Dad's shoulders, to work on the small home which became the family home and still is today. Of course, there were numerous expansions and remodelings over the years as the family grew. The home as built was essentially a box with a kitchen, living room, bedroom and untility room which contained the hot water heater, furnace*** and a toilet set up on a slab next to the furnace. I do remember that toilet. No tub or shower when the house was built.
Did mom help with construction
Was there a furnace at first
how long worked in paint store
where did he work next/plasterer in training with /out of town
did they live the Gramma
doted on me as first grandchild both sides
when did they start house & when moved in
did Mic & I room together/how long
mom ask gramma how to cook constantly/dad complain?
happy times early on/difficult to adjust to married life/feel they made a mistake and weren't compatible?
when mom get active at church/always since marriage/dad resisted
her only hobbies at that time singing/harmonaires, church?
got piano
was girl scout/brownie leader
what did she do while we were in school
dad particular about housekeeping/woman's place in home
never went out? movies, Ken Kuehn played cards/cards at Grammas often
when did gardening become hobby 
Birth* 9 June 1928  Peru, Illinois2 
Marriage* 6 May 1946  Sangamon County, Springfield, Illinois, Principal=Merle Douglas Koehler1 
Marriage 6 May 1946  Springfield, Illinois, Principal=Merle Douglas Koehler2 

Family Merle Douglas Koehler b. 12 April 1927, d. 29 May 1995
Children  1. Diane Christine Koehler+ b. 17 Sep 19461
  2. Merle Kent Koehler b. 16 Apr 19501
  3. Lori Carol Koehler b. 1 Oct 19571
  4. Wendy Joy Koehler b. 2 Feb 19601
  5. Sandra Charlotte Koehler b. 4 May 19681

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
  2. [S50] Unknown author, Family members.
Merle Kent Koehler1
M, b. 16 April 1950

Father Merle Douglas Koehler1 b. 12 April 1927, d. 29 May 1995
Mother Helen Mayme Mauritzen1 b. 9 June 1928
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Death*    
Birth* 16 April 1950  Peru, Illinois1 

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
Lori Carol Koehler1
F, b. 1 October 1957

Father Merle Douglas Koehler1 b. 12 April 1927, d. 29 May 1995
Mother Helen Mayme Mauritzen1 b. 9 June 1928
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Death*    
Birth* 1 October 1957  Peru, Illinois1 

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
Wendy Joy Koehler1
F, b. 2 February 1960

Father Merle Douglas Koehler1 b. 12 April 1927, d. 29 May 1995
Mother Helen Mayme Mauritzen1 b. 9 June 1928
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Ethnicity/Relig.*   German, raised Christian Scientist1 
Residence*   Highland Park, Ill.1 
Comment 2*   Married Fritz Hurst Sept 19, 19921 
Burial*   Married Clay Hughett, 7-6-1985 (Deceased)1 
Occupation*   Real Estate Financial consultant1 
Death*    
Personality/Intrst*   Outgoing, loves outdoors; hiking, jogging1 
Birth* 2 February 1960  Peru, Illinois1 
Event 1* 1978  LaSalle-Peru High School1 
Event 2* 1982  Principia/Northern Ill. Univ.1 

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
Sandra Charlotte Koehler1
F, b. 4 May 1968

Father Merle Douglas Koehler1 b. 12 April 1927, d. 29 May 1995
Mother Helen Mayme Mauritzen1 b. 9 June 1928
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Death*    
Birth* 4 May 1968  1 

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
Matthew Francis Kastello1
M, b. 27 July 1904, d. 6 July 1978

Father Anton Kastello2 b. 1857, d. 23 February 1941
Mother Anna Kastelic2 b. June 1862, d. 2 May 1941
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Event 1*   Births LaSalle Cnty., Book G, Pg. 4543 
Social Security Numb*   343-09-8657 issued in Illinois1 
Note*   [kastello geneology.FTW]


Matthew F. Kastello was the 8th child of Toni Kastello and Anna Kastelic. His birth was reported by Mrs. S. Wirtz, LaSalle, Ill.

See files for School Record. "Completed 7th grade at St. Roch's School April 5, 1920. Living at 3 Syracuse St. in LaSalle, IL"[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: May 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.131481.142]


Birth date: Jul 27, 1904
Death date: Jul 1978


Residence code: Illinois

ZIP Code of last known residence: 61301
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

La Salle, Illinois


ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 61301
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

La Salle, Illinois


 
Marriage   St. Roch's Church, LaSalle, Illinois, Principal=Eva Belle Rimmele3 
Birth* 27 July 1904  833 1st Street, LaSalle, Illinois2 
Census 1910  La Salle, LaSalle, Illinois, United States4 
Census* 1920  Peru, LaSalle, Illinois, United States5 
Marriage* 19 October 1935  LaSalle County, LaSalle, Illinois, [kastello geneology.FTW]

See Marriage Certificate in Files. Joseph Bebolla & Mrs. Joseph Bebolla Witnesses. Rev. Paschal Esser., Principal=Eva Belle Rimmele3 
Residence* 1936  747 La Fayette Street, LaSalle, Illinois1 
Death* 6 July 1978  LaSalle, Illinois3 

Family Eva Belle Rimmele b. 28 June 1907, d. 2 November 1976
Marriage   St. Roch's Church, LaSalle, Illinois, Principal=Eva Belle Rimmele3 
Marriage* 19 October 1935  LaSalle County, LaSalle, Illinois, [kastello geneology.FTW]

See Marriage Certificate in Files. Joseph Bebolla & Mrs. Joseph Bebolla Witnesses. Rev. Paschal Esser., Principal=Eva Belle Rimmele3 
Children  1. Matthew Francis Kastello Jr.+ b. 26 Mar 1936, d. 21 Dec 19793
  2. Michael Dennis Kastello+ b. 31 Oct 19443

Citations
  1. [S16] Unknown author, Application for Social Security Account Number - Matthew Francis Kastello.
  2. [S84] Unknown author, Newspaper Obituary, obituary in personal file folders; News Tribune.
  3. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
  4. [S130] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  5. [S127] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
Eva Belle Rimmele1
F, b. 28 June 1907, d. 2 November 1976

Father Roman Wesley Rimmele1,2 b. 26 January 1882, d. 30 May 1950
Mother Ren Rena Songer1,2 b. 25 January 1884, d. 13 February 1933
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Marriage   St. Roch's Church, LaSalle, Illinois, Principal=Matthew Francis Kastello2 
Social Security Numb*   333-20-7530 issued in Illinois1 
Address*   306 8th St, LaSalle, IL 
Birth* 28 June 1907  LaSalle, Illinois1 
Census 1910  923 Third Street, La Salle, LaSalle, Illinois, United States3 
Census* 1920  118 Lafayette Street, La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, United States4 
Education* 1920  Attended school.4 
Occupation 1930  Finisher at a clock factory.5 
Census 1930  River Street, La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, United States5 
Occupation* between 1935 and 1942  Clock Finsher1 
Marriage* 19 October 1935  LaSalle County, LaSalle, Illinois, [kastello geneology.FTW]

See Marriage Certificate in Files. Joseph Bebolla & Mrs. Joseph Bebolla Witnesses. Rev. Paschal Esser., Principal=Matthew Francis Kastello2 
Residence* 1942  747 La Fayette Street, La Salle, Illinois1 
Death October 1976   
Death* 2 November 1976  LaSalle, Illinois2 

Family Matthew Francis Kastello b. 27 July 1904, d. 6 July 1978
Marriage   St. Roch's Church, LaSalle, Illinois, Principal=Matthew Francis Kastello2 
Marriage* 19 October 1935  LaSalle County, LaSalle, Illinois, [kastello geneology.FTW]

See Marriage Certificate in Files. Joseph Bebolla & Mrs. Joseph Bebolla Witnesses. Rev. Paschal Esser., Principal=Matthew Francis Kastello2 
Children  1. Matthew Francis Kastello Jr.+ b. 26 Mar 1936, d. 21 Dec 19792
  2. Michael Dennis Kastello+ b. 31 Oct 19442

Citations
  1. [S15] Unknown author, Application for Social Security Account Number - Eva Belle Kastello.
  2. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
  3. [S130] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  4. [S127] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  5. [S126] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
Matthew Francis Kastello Jr.1
M, b. 26 March 1936, d. 21 December 1979

Father Matthew Francis Kastello1 b. 27 July 1904, d. 6 July 1978
Mother Eva Belle Rimmele1 b. 28 June 1907, d. 2 November 1976
Pop-up Pedigree

Social Security Numb*   Social Security #: 323-28-3329 
Note*   [kastello geneology.FTW]

[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: May 9, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.131481.143]

Individual: Kastello, Matthew
Social Security #: 323-28-3329
Issued in: Illinois

Birth date: Mar 26, 1936
Death date: Dec 1979


 
Birth 26 March 1936   
Birth* 26 March 1936  LaSalle, Illinois1 
Marriage* 17 June 1961  La Salle, Ilinois, Principal=Virginia Eileen Carter1 
Death* 21 December 1979  Libertyville, Illinois1 

Family Virginia Eileen Carter b. 7 April 1937
Children  1. Lisa Lynn Kastello b. 19 Jan 19641
  2. Mark Carter Kastello b. 10 May 19691

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
Anton Kastello1,2
M, b. 1857, d. 23 February 1941

Father Jacob Kastelic3
Mother Appollonia Milavetz3 b. circa 1850
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Note*   [kastello geneology.FTW]

Anton, Sr. (1857) & Anna had eight children, including two sons who died in infancy and a daughter Jennie who died in the influenza epidemic in 1917.
They married in Yugoslavia and her husband Anton came to the
United States to seek a new life, leaving Anna and four of the children in the old country. After twelve years Anton had saved enough money to send for Anna and the children. Thereafter, the last two children were born in the United States: Louis and Matthew (father of Michael and Matthew Kastello).

     --Story from Chuck & Dolores Kastello in Wisconsin (Chuck's & Michael's grandfathers were brothers ((Joseph & Anton)) & had the same great grandfather (Jacob Kastelic), was that Anton was with a circus and the circus went down in a ship wreck and it was assumed he died then. Hmm.     
     His sister Josephine Kastelic Kramar told about Anton being in circus which came through while she was living in Europe and they saw each other and he gave her a carnation. She assumed he went down with the ship when it was sunk. She described her brother as tall, dark complexion.
     In Europe each home had a name and theirs was Pintar.--

Comments from Mike: Came to US around 1888. Initially came to Joliet, IL area. He probably went to work on ILL-MI Canal which was being built around then. His job was a casket maker and shoe maker. Don't know whether he came to LaSalle because there was a Slovenia population there or whether he came to work the mines. He did work the mines a short time. His nickname was Storm. Somewhere along the line he owned a tavern in LaSalle and we think this is where the name change from Kostelc or Kostelic or Kastelic to Kastello happened. A man hired to repaint the sign over the tavern apparently was paid in drinks beforehand and couldn't read Anton's handwriting and hence we ended up becoming Kastello.
     He was one of the founders of the St. Roch's Church (Slovenian) in LaSalle, of which family remained strong members. Michael & I were married there as well, in 1966. 
Name Variation   Anthony Kastelo4 
Name Variation   Toney Kastells2 
Birth* 1857  Nova Mesto, Jugo Slavia3 
Birth May 1860  Austria2 
Marriage* 13 February 1881  Yugoslavia, Principal=Anna Kastelic3 
Marriage circa 1883  Principal=Anna Kastelic5 
Immigration* 1890  To United States5 
Occupation* 1900  Saloonkeeper5 
Census* 1900  Toney Kastello listed as renting a house at 925 Second Street, could read, write, and speak English5 
Census 1910  La Salle, LaSalle, Illinois, United States6 
Occupation 1910  Retailer6 
Occupation 1920  Laborer4 
Census 1920  Peru, LaSalle, Illinois, United States4 
Name Variation 1930  Anton Costello6 
Name Variation 1941  Anton Kastelic7 
Death* 23 February 1941  LaSalle, Illinois3,7 

Family Anna Kastelic b. June 1862, d. 2 May 1941
Marriage* 13 February 1881  Yugoslavia, Principal=Anna Kastelic3 
Marriage circa 1883  Principal=Anna Kastelic5 
Children  1. Son Kastello b. a 13 Feb 1881, d. b 1900
  2. Anton Kastello+ b. Aug 18843
  3. Mary Kastello+ b. May 1887, d. 28 Jan 19695,3
  4. Anna Kastello+ b. Apr 1889, d. 19535,3
  5. Jennie Kastello b. c 1900, d. 8 Nov 19168
  6. Louis Kastello+ b. 1902, d. 19573
  7. Matthew Francis Kastello+ b. 27 Jul 1904, d. 6 Jul 19789

Citations
  1. [S16] Unknown author, Application for Social Security Account Number - Matthew Francis Kastello.
  2. [S4] Unknown author, 1900 LaSalle County, Illinois Census.
  3. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
  4. [S127] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  5. [S4] Unknown author, 1900 LaSalle County, Illinois Census, 14.
  6. [S130] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  7. [S131] Unknown name of person, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916–1950.
  8. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW.
  9. [S84] Unknown author, Newspaper Obituary, obituary in personal file folders; News Tribune.
Anna Kastelic1,2
F, b. June 1862, d. 2 May 1941

Residence*   LaSalle, Illinois3 
Ethnicity/Relig.*   Catholic3 
Occupation*   Housewife3 
Note*   [kastello geneology.FTW]



She was a member of the Mothers' Society of St. Roch's Catholic Church in
LaSalle and the Holy Family Society and the Slovenian Women's Union Number 24.

She had three brothers, John Kastelic, LaSalle, Frank Kastelic, Yugoslavia, Ignatz Kastelic, New Mexico.

As of the census of 1900, Anna had lost one child. Unsure whether this was Jennie or one of the unknown sons - Jill Kastello 7/29/2001 
Name Variation   Annie 
Birth* June 1862  Austria4 
Birth 1 June 1867  Nova Mesto, Jugo Slavia3 
Marriage* 13 February 1881  Yugoslavia, Principal=Anton Kastello3 
Marriage circa 1883  Principal=Anton Kastello4 
Immigration* 1899  To United States4 
Census* 1900  La Salle, LaSalle, Illinois, United States, Could not read, write, or speak English.
4 
Census 1910  La Salle, LaSalle, Illinois, United States5 
Census 1920  Peru, LaSalle, Illinois, United States6 
Death* 2 May 1941  LaSalle, Illinois3 

Family Anton Kastello b. 1857, d. 23 February 1941
Marriage* 13 February 1881  Yugoslavia, Principal=Anton Kastello3 
Marriage circa 1883  Principal=Anton Kastello4 
Children  1. Son Kastello b. a 13 Feb 1881, d. b 1900
  2. Anton Kastello+ b. Aug 18843
  3. Mary Kastello+ b. May 1887, d. 28 Jan 19694,3
  4. Anna Kastello+ b. Apr 1889, d. 19534,3
  5. Jennie Kastello b. c 1900, d. 8 Nov 19167
  6. Louis Kastello+ b. 1902, d. 19573
  7. Matthew Francis Kastello+ b. 27 Jul 1904, d. 6 Jul 19788

Citations
  1. [S55] Unknown author, Headstone for Anna Kastello, Photograph in perosnal file folders; St. Vincent's Cemetary.
  2. [S4] Unknown author, 1900 LaSalle County, Illinois Census.
  3. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
  4. [S4] Unknown author, 1900 LaSalle County, Illinois Census, 14.
  5. [S130] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  6. [S127] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  7. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW.
  8. [S84] Unknown author, Newspaper Obituary, obituary in personal file folders; News Tribune.
Anton Kastello1,2
M, b. August 1884

Father Anton Kastello1 b. 1857, d. 23 February 1941
Mother Anna Kastelic1 b. June 1862, d. 2 May 1941
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Event 1*   Births LaSalle Cnty., Vol P, Pg. 5491 
Death*    
Burial*   A/K/A Tony Kastello1 
Occupation*   Justice of the Peace, Salesman1 
Note*   [kastello geneology.FTW]

Anton's family is the one that went to Cleveland area. See attached clippings re: Agnes Kananen and sons for possible info. Tony moved to Cleveland after his marriage. His children are still there. When he divorced he came back home to Anton & Anna Kastello's house and never remarried. He eventually went back to the Cleveland area to be close to his children. He is probably buried there. He was born in Nova Mesto, Yugoslavia, "New Town", Slovenia.



Is he the saloon keeper or Tony Jr? Anthony "Tony" Kastello, Jr., was a Saloon Keeper. This is Grampa's (Matthew Francis Kastello) brother. 
Name Variation   Tony Kastello 
Marriage*   Principal=Josephine Jerse 
Birth circa 1884  Novo Mesto Jugo Slavia1 
Birth* August 1884  Austria3 
Immigration* 1899  To United States3 
Census* 1900  La Salle, LaSalle, Illinois, United States, Listed in household of Toney Kastello as son. Could not read, write or speak English.3 
Name Variation 1920  Anton Kastellec4 

Family Josephine Jerse b. circa 1885
Marriage*   Principal=Josephine Jerse 
Children  1. Frances Kastello b. c 1912
  2. Johnny Kastello b. c 1913
  3. Agnes Kastello+ b. 2 Jan 1913, d. 30 May 19951
  4. Henry Vincent Kastello b. 10 Jul 19151

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
  2. [S4] Unknown author, 1900 LaSalle County, Illinois Census.
  3. [S4] Unknown author, 1900 LaSalle County, Illinois Census, 14.
  4. [S127] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
Louis Kastello1
M, b. 1902, d. 1957

Father Anton Kastello1 b. 1857, d. 23 February 1941
Mother Anna Kastelic1 b. June 1862, d. 2 May 1941
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Note*   [kastello geneology.FTW]

Louis Kastello, uncle of Michael Kastello, was involved in several endeavors during his lifetime. He ran a tavern, was in the trucking business, was a butcher, ran the Paramount Club, did a year in jail for bootlegging in the 30's. He was primarily involved in the chicken business and began raising them in his basement for resale at grocery stores and taverns. He loved to gamble and everyone loved Louie. Unfortunately, when he died he left behind many debts and no money. His wife Henrietta Passini Kastello was in financial difficulty and their son Jimmy stepped in and took over the business bring it into a sound financial condition. The business existed for many years in the LaSalle area after that. It is said this is where the famous tavern fried chicken of LaSalle and Peru began -- with Henrietta's recipie. The name of the business was "Kastellos -- For Better Poultry."
 
Birth* 1902  LaSalle, Illinois1 
Census 1910  La Salle, LaSalle, Illinois, United States2 
Census 1920  Peru, LaSalle, Illinois, United States3 
Marriage* circa 1922  LaSalle, Illinois, Principal=Henrietta Passini1 
Occupation* 1930  Dalzell, Bureau, Illinois, United States, Foreman in a dairy.4 
Census* 1930  Dalzell, Bureau, Illinois, United States4 
Death* 1957  LaSalle, Illinois (St. Vincent's)1 

Family Henrietta Passini b. 1904, d. 1982
Marriage* circa 1922  LaSalle, Illinois, Principal=Henrietta Passini1 
Children  1. Joseph Kastello b. c 1924, d. c 19291
  2. James Kastello+ b. 19 May 19271

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
  2. [S130] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  3. [S127] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  4. [S126] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
Mary Kastello1
F, b. May 1887, d. 28 January 1969

Father Anton Kastello2,1 b. 1857, d. 23 February 1941
Mother Anna Kastelic2,1 b. June 1862, d. 2 May 1941
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Note*   [kastello geneology.FTW]

These are our Kansas relatives.Phoned Josephine Christman 9-9-94, Mary Kastello Tersinar's daughter in Frontenac, Kansas. 316-232-1632. 121 S. Wright, 66762. Mary was the sister of Matthew F. Kastello, Sr., and Michael and I drove through Frontenac to visit these relatives in approximately 1972 with 2 of our young children, Andrew & Jennifer.


Mary came to this country when she was five years old (according to daughter Josephine) 
Birth 1886  Yugoslavia1,3 
Birth* May 1887  Austria2 
Event 1* 1891  Immigrated to U. S.1 
Immigration* 1899  To United States2 
Census* 1900  La Salle, LaSalle, Illinois, United States, Could not read, write, or speak English.2 
Marriage* 1910  Principal=Joe Tersiner1 
Census 1930  Washington, Crawford, Kansas, United States3 
Death* 28 January 1969  1 
Name Variation 2004  Mary Costello4 

Family Joe Tersiner b. 1878, d. 29 December 1943
Marriage* 1910  Principal=Joe Tersiner1 
Children  1. (?) Tersiner d. b 20044
  2. Anna Tersiner b. Jun 1911, d. b 20041
  3. Josephine A. Tersiner+ b. 21 Dec 1912, d. 13 Jul 20041
  4. Joe Martin Tersiner b. 6 Oct 1915, d. a 20041
  5. Jenny Martha Tersiner b. 26 Jun 1918, d. a 20041
  6. Louie Tersiner b. 9 Apr 1921, d. b 20041
  7. Bertha Louise Tersiner b. Jun 1923, d. bt 1930 - 20041
  8. Margaret Tersiner b. 19 Jan 1924, d. b 19301
  9. August Tersiner b. 8 Aug 1928, d. a 20041

Citations
  1. [S76] Unknown author, kastello geneology.FTW, Date of Import: Oct 10, 2000.
  2. [S4] Unknown author, 1900 LaSalle County, Illinois Census, 14.
  3. [S126] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  4. [S129] Morning Sun.


     

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