ANTON (ANTHONY MALLAS) MALAKAUSKAS

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B. August 18, 1887 in Lithuania
D. January 18, 1945 in Waukegan, Lake County, IL
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Father: Frank Molakasky
Mother: Frances (Petekus) Molakasky
Wife: Agatha A. “Agnes” (Budditis) (Malakauskas) Mallas born March 29, 1893 in Lithuania; married Anton Malakauskas about 1910; Agatha died September 22, 1972 in Arizona; last residence in Tucson, Pima County, AZ; buried in Holy Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum, Tucson, Pima County, AZ

According to the U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 (Waukegan, Illinois, City Directory, 1943):

“Mallas Agnes (wid Anthony) cook h1745 Seymour av (N Chgo)
Mallas Anthony (Avis) USN h rear 138 S Butrick
Mallas John A (Eylene; 1) h318 Oak
Mallas Leo r1745 Seymour av (N Chgo)”

According to the U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 (Waukegan, Illinois, City Directory, 1948):

“Mallas Agatha Mrs. fcty wkr Ammco h826 Lincoln av”

According to the Arizona Daily Star (Tucson AZ) Saturday, September 23, 1972, page 37:

“MALLAS, Agatha A., 79, of 4152 W. Bilby Road, entered into rest September 22nd, 1972. Mother of Leo J. Mallas and Anthony J. Mallas of Tucson, and John A. Mallas of Sumner, Wash.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Scripture services will be held at Abbey Funeral Chapel on Sunday, September 24th at 7 p.m. Mass will be offered at Sacred Heart Church on Monday, September 25th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Hope Cemetery. Family requests no flowers. Friends may call at Abbey Funeral Chapel, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (bet. Ft. Lowell & Prince Rds.), Sunday, 10 a.m. until service time.”

Children:

Anthony Joseph (Malakauskas) Mallas, Jr born July 4, 1911; Navy Veteran (July 23, 1942 – May 23, 1944); Anthony died May 1, 1987 in Tucson, Pima County, AZ

According to the Tucson Citizen (Tucson AZ) Wednesday, May 6, 1987, page 73:

“MALLAS, Anthony J., 75, of Tucson, died May 1, 1987. Survived by son, Leonard Mallas of VanDyne, WI; daughter, Ruth Albrecht of Black Creek, WI; and two brothers. Memorial services will be held in WI. Mr. Mallas was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post# 4903, 5307 E. Speedway, Tucson 85712, where the family suggests remembrances may be made. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES DODGE CHAPEL, 1050 N. Dodge (at Speedway).”

2. John Anthony (Malakauskas) Mallas born June 1, 1915 in Cicero, Cook County, IL; married (1) Eylene Marie; married (2) Ruby R. McAbee on October 1, 1954 in King County, WA; John died May 13, 1995 in Redmond, King County, WA; last residence in Bothell, King County, WA

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: John Anthony Mallas; Address: 1745 Seymour, No Chgo, Lake County, Ill; Telephone: Ontario 7266; Age in Years: 25; Date of Birth: June 1, 1915; Place of Birth: Cicero, Illinois, USA; Name of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Eylene Marie Mallas; Relationship of That Person: Wife; Address of That Person: 1745 Seymour, No Chgo, Lake County, Ill; Employer’s Name: Timken Detroit Axel; Place of Employment: 201 North Butrick, Waukegan, Lake County; Race: White; Height: 6′ 1″; Weight: 180; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Blonde; Complexion: Light; Signed: October 16, 1940”

3. Leo Joseph (Malakauskas) Mallas born December 10, 1920 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Navy Veteran (February 20, 1942 – November 20, 1945); married Edith Frances Swaim (1923-2014), daughter of Ennis J. Swaim (1898-1985) and Mattie J. Swaim (1898-1987) on December 11, 1947 in Pima County, AZ (She then married Paul Osborn Carr on July 17, 1965 in Tangter, Parke County, IN)); Leo died May 18, 1996 in Arizona

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: Leo Joseph Mallas; Place of Residence: 1745 Seymour Ave, No. Chicago, Ill; Mailing Address: Same: Telephone: None; Age in Years: 21; Date of Birth: Dec 10 1920; Place of Birth: Chicago, Ill.’ Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. A. Mallas – 1745 Seymour, No. Chicago.; Employer’s Name and Address: Timpkin Bearing Co., 201 No. Butrick St; Place of Employment: Waukegan Ill.; Race: White: Height: 5-9; Weight: 150; Eyes: Gray; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light brown; Signed: Feb 15 – 1942”

According to the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007:

“Name: Leo Joseph Mallas [Leo J Mallas]; Gender: Male; Race: White; Birth Date: 10 Dec 1920; Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois; Death Date: 18 May 1996; Father: Anthony Mallas; Mother: Agnes Budwitis; SSN: 361039161; Notes: Mar 1938: Name listed as LEO JOSEPH MALLAS; 30 May 1996: Name listed as LEO J MALLAS”

According to the Arizona Daily Star (Tucson AZ) Tuesday, May 21, 1996, page 3:

“MALLAS, Leo J. (W7NLU), Born 10 December 1920 in Chicago, IL, passed away 18 May 1996 from pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by a daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons. At age of four his parents moved to North Chicago, IL. He graduated from Holy Family Grade School in 1935, from Waukegan Township High School, Waukegan, IL 1939. He held numerous industrial jobs until WWII broke out. He enlisted into the Navy Reserve 20 February 1942 for four years. Went through training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. He was assigned to Catapult School at Navy Pier, Chicago. He then transferred to Philadelphia Navy Yard, where he was assigned to the USS Independence CVL22, joined Pacific Fleet in 1943, was involved in over 155 engagements with the enemy. He was honorably discharged November 20, 1945. He went to Tucson to visit his brother where he met a girl whom he married. He then moved to Decatur, IL and worked six years for Army Signal Corp. He moved back to Tucson and worked for DMAFB for six months before transferring to government Air Force Offices at Hughes Aircraft. Mr. Mallas retired Jun 1, 1972. He did a small amount of traveling, enjoyed working on and developing his home property. He actively enjoyed ham radio activities since 1948. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Donations to St. Mary’s Cardonelet Hospice would be appreciated.”

Additional Information:

According to the U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 (Waukegan, Illinois, City Directory, 1927)

“Malakauskas Anton (Agnes; 3) mldr Chicago Hdw Fndry Co h1745 Seymour av”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for North Chicago City, Waukegan Township, Lake County, IL, living at 1745 Seymour Ave, the household members were:

“Anton Malakauskas, head, age 50, married at age 30, born in Lithuania, parents born in Lithuania, Immigration year: 1904, papers filed: Occupation: moulder – foundry; Agnes Malakauskas, wife, age 39, married at age 19, born in Lithuania, parents born in Lithuania, Immigration year: 1904, alien; John Malakauskas, son, age 14, single, born in Illinois; Leo Malakauskas, son, age 9, single, born in Illinois”

According to the U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 (Waukegan, Illinois, City Directory, 1935)

“Malakauskas Anthony (Agnes; 1) lab h1745 Seymour av
Malakauskas Anthony G jr r1745 Seymour av
Malakauskas John A r1745 Seymour av”

(NOTE: Anton is not listed in the Census)
According to the 1940 U.S. Census for North Chicago City, Waukegan Township, Lake County, IL living at 1745 Seymour Ave, the household members were:

“Agans Mallas, head, age 46, married, highest grade completed: 6, born in Lithuania; lived in same house in 1935; John Mallas, son, age 24, single, highest grade completed: H3, born in Illinois, lived in same house in 1935, Occupation: Mechanic – Wholsesale Auto Parts; Leo Mallas, son,age 19, single, highest grade completed: H4, born in Illinois, lived in same house in 1935; Occupation: Drier – Steel Foundry”

According to the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007:

“Name: Anton Malakouskis; Gender: Male; Race: White: Birth Date: 18 Aug 1885; Birth Place: Kovno, Soviet Union; Father: Frank Malakouskis; Mother: Frances Petskis; SSN: 354018630; Signature on SSN Card: Tonni Malakouskis; Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name; Notes: Jun 1947: Name listed as ANTON MALAKOUSKIS”

According to the U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947:

“Name: Anton Malakasky (sic); Birth Date: 18 Aug 1887; Birth Place: Plngs, Lithuania; Death Date: 18 Jan 1945; Death Place: Waukegan, Lake, Illinois; Burial Date: 22 Jan 1945; Burial Place: Avon Twp, Lake, Ill.; Cemetery Name: Fort Hill; Death Age: 57; Occupation: Farmer; Race: White; Marital status: W; Gender: Male; Residence: Round Lake, Avon, Lake, Illinois; Father Name: Frank Malakasky; Father Birth Place: Polngs, Lithuania; Mother Name: Frances Petekus; Mother Birth Place: Lithuania; FHL Film Number: 1984008”

According to the Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society. “Strang Funeral Home – Grayslake, Illinois – 1908-1964”. Mundelein IL. 2015:

“Surname: MOLAKASKY (sic); Name: Anton; Birth Date/Place: 18 Aug 1887, LTU; Death Date/Place: 18 Jan 1945; Cause of Death: Carcinoma; Widowed; Occupation: Farm Laborer; Minister – Funeral Home: Chapel; Burial Place – Next of Kin: Fort Hill, Frank MOLAKASKY (LTU)-Father, Francis PETEKUS (LTU)-Mother”