ANTHONY JOHN ZAK

B. May 26, 1910 in Illinois
M. Veteran WW II (January 6, 1942-December 17, 1945) Private 1^st Class, 423 Infantry, 106 Infantry Division
D. August 5, 1968
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• Father: Peter V. Zak born about 1876 in Poland; married (1) Mary Brzezicki; married (2) Josephine Kruegel; Peter died July 1950; buried in Saint Adalbert Catholic Cemetery, Niles, Cook County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Wednesday, July 12, 1950, page 22:

“ZAK – Peter V. Zak, beloved husband of Josephine Kruegel Zak, dear father of Sophia Zizek, Joseph, Michael, Ann Hagn, Anthony, John, and Paul.  Funeral Friday, 10:30 a. m., from chapel, 3656 Belmont, to St. Hyacinth’s church.  Interment St. Adalbert’s.  KEystone 9-0502.”

• Mother: Mary (Brzezicki) Zak born September 8, 1882 in Olejow, Poland, daughter of Walter Brzezicki; Mary died November 26, 1932 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; buried in Saint Adalbert Catholic Cemetery, Niles, Cook County, IL

According to List or Manifest of Alien Passengers for the ship S. S. Bremen from Bremen Mary arrived at the Port New York on May 26, 1909 with her children listed as follows: Marya Zak, age 26, nationality: Austria, race: Polish, last permanent residence: Olejow, place of birth: Olejow, Galicia; Zofia Zak, age 6 ½; Josef Zak, age 4 ½; Michal Zak, age 3; Anna Zak, age 11 months (all children born in Olejow, Galicia

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Monday, November 28, 1932, page 14:

“ZAK – Mary Zak, beloved wife of Peter Zak, fond mother of Joseph, Michael, Anton, John, and Paul Zak, Sophie Zizek, and Anna Hahn, grandmother of June Zizek and Kenneth Zak.  Funeral from chapel, 3601 Diversey-pkwy., to St. Hyacinth church, 9 a. m., Tuesday, Nov. 29.  Interment St. Adalbert’s.”

• Wife: Alice Fern (Thompson) Zak born January 28, 1905 in Chicago, Cook County, IL, daughter of George Martin Thompson (1858-1917) and Helga/Hilda Gjeitine (Peterson) Thompson; married Anthony John Zak on October 4, 1941 in Cook County, IL; Alice died March 15, 1993 in Reno, Washoe County, NV  (See section pertaining to Alice Fern (Thompson) Zak buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)

• Children
  1. Bonita A. (Zak) Brand born October 9, 1947; of Truckee, CA; married John L. Brand; divorced October 27, 1982 in Nevada County, CA
• Siblings:
  • Sophie Florence (Zak) Zizek born October 23, 1901 in Olejow, Poland; married Charles Zizek (1893-1968) on November 27, 1920 in Chicago, Cook County, IL son of Anton Zizek (1866-1961) and Josephine “Josie” (Hrubcova) Zizek (1860-1931); Sophie died February 1, 1987; Sophie and Charles are buried in Palms Memorial Park, Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL
  • Joseph P. Zak born January 26, 1905 in Olejow, Poland; married Alfhild L. Johnson on August 25, 1933 in Cook County, IL
  • Michael Peter Zak born September 29, 1905 in Olejow, Poland; married Anna Antonie Hahn (1910-bef. 1954) about 1929, daughter of Max Hahn (1872-1937) and Augusta (Paetzold) Hahn (?-1968); Michael died December 10, 1995

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Tuesday, December 12, 1995, page 37:

“ZAK – Michael Zak, loving father of Kenneth M. (Barbara), Arlene M. (Stanley) Pedersen and Donna M. Zak; dear grandfather of Michael Pedersen and Victoria Weaver; great-grandfather of Sarah, Jason, David and Carol; fond brother of Anna (the late Eugene) Peters, the late Joseph, Sophie Zizek, John, Anthony and Paul.  Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles.  Lying in state Wednesday, 9 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Benedict Home, 6930 W. Touhy Ave., Niles.  Interment Arlington Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Benedict Home appreciated.  708-966-7302.”

• • Anna (Zak) (Hahn) Peters born about 1908 in Olejow, Poland; married (1) Gustav M. Hahn (1903-1954) about 1925, son of Max Hahn and Augusta (Paetzold) Hahn (?-1968); married (2) Eugene Peters
  • John Paul Zak born June 29, 1913 in Cook County, IL; married Mary Marach (1913-?) on October 27, 1934 in Cook County, IL in Cook County, IL, daughter of Piotr Marach and Lucia (Kobus) Marach
  • Paul Vincent Zak born April 6, 1918 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Army WW II Veteran (1942-1945) Tech 4; married Sophia Helen Warakomski (1918-1992) on March 22, 1940 in Cook County, IL daughter of Frank Alex Warakomski (1888-1938) and Stefania (Cieslukowcka) Warakomski; last residence in Yucca Valley, San Bernardino, CA: Paul died August 20, 1993 in San Bernardino County, CA; buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, CA

Additional Information:

According to the 1920 U.S. Census for City of Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 2665 Warsaw Ave., the household members were:

“Peter Zak, head, age 44, married, immigrated in 1919, born in Poland, parents born in Poland, occupation: Tanner – tannery; Mary Zak, wife, age 38, married, immigrated in 1909, born in Poland, parents born in Poland; Sophia Zak, daughter, age 18, single, immigrated in 1909, born in Poland, occupation: printer – book factory; Joseph Zak, son, age 15, single, immigrated in 1909, born in Poland, occupation: office boy – varnish; Michael Zak, son, age 14, single, immigrated in 1909, born in Poland; Anna Zak, daughter, age 12, single, immigrated in 1909, born in Poland; Anton Zak, son, age 9, single, born in Illinois; John Zak, son, age 6, born in Illinois; Paul Zak, son, age 1, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for City of Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 3124 Ridgeway Avenue, the household members were:

“Peter Zak, head, age 52, married at age 22, born in Poland, parents born in Poland, immigrated in 1906, occupation: boiler maker – factory; Mary Zak, wife, age 49, married at age 17, born in Poland, parents born in Poland, immigrated in 1908; Joseph Zak, son, age 26, single, born in Poland, immigrated in 1908, Occupation: salesman – hat factory; Anton Zak, son, age 19, single, born in Illinois, Occupation: cutter – print shop; John Zak, son, age 16, single, born in Illinois; Paul Zak, son, age 12, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1940 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 2443 Belmont Avenue, the household members were:

“Michael P. Zak, head, age 34, married, highest grade completed: 8, born in Poland, lived in same place in 1935, Occupation: book binder – toys and novelties manufacturer; Anna A. Zak, wife, age 31, married, highest grade completed: 8, born in Illinois, lived in same place in 1935; Kenneth M. Zak, son, age 9, single, highest grade completed: 3, born in Illinois, lived in same place in 1935; Arlene M. Zak, daughter, age 4, single, born in Illinois; Anthony J. Zak, brother, age 30, single, highest grade completed: 8, born in Illinois, lived in same place in 1935, Occupation: shipping clerk – cosmetics”

According to the U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946:

Anthony J. Zak, born 1910, native of Illinois, residence of Cook County, IL, enlisted June 6, 1942 in Chicago, IL, grade: Private, education: grammar school, marital status: married, height: 64, weight: 134.

According to the 1950 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 3155 Willow, the household members were:

“Anthony J Zak, head, age 39, married, born in Illinois, Occupation: Compositor – Advertising printer; Alice Zak, wife, age 45, married, born in Illinois, Was he living in this same house a year ago?: Yes, What country were his father and mother born in?: Norway, What is the highest grade of school that he has attended?: S8, Did he finish this grade?: Yes; Bonita A Zak, daughter, age 2, never married, born in Illinois”

According to the U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995; 1960 Waukegan and North Chicago City Directory:

Zak, Anthony J (Alice) prntr Waukegan News-Sun r Round Lake Ill

According to the U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970:

“Name: ZAK, Anthony John; Service Number: 36 346 199; Enlistment Date: January 6, 1942; Discharge Date: December 17, 1945; State: Illinois; Decorations: WW-II Vic Med, Am. Camp. Med-1 Sv St.; Grade: Pfc; Branch of Service: A. U. S. 423d Inf. 106th Div.; Date of Birth: May 26, 1910; Date of Death: August 5, 1968; Religious Emblem: Latin Cross; Check Type Required: Flat Bronze Marker; Name and Location of Cemetery: Fort Hill Cem., Avon Twp., Lake Co., Ill.; Name of Applicant: Alice F. Zak; Relationship: Spouse; Address of Applicant: 1414 East End Avenue, Round Lake, Illinois, 60073; Freight Station: C.M.St. P. & P. Ry, Grayslake, Ill.; Name of Consignee who will transport stone: David G. Strang; Address of Consignee: 410 E. Belvidere Street, Grayslake, Illinois, 60030; Signature and Title: Bernard Vogt, Superintendent”