Frank W. Janechek


Frank W. Janechek, 78, Wonewoc, passed away on Monday, December 9, 1963, after an illness of about one year. He died at the home of his son Harry at Wonewoc. He was the son of Wencel and Barbara Janecheck and was born March 7, 1885 in Greenwood township. On September 19, 1911, he was untied in marriage with Julia Root at Hillsboro. They spent their entire life in the Quaker Valley Community where they farmed. To this union seven children were born.

Survivors include his wife; five sons, Harry, Wonewoc: Ray, Hillsboro; Francis, LaValle; and Donald and Harvey, both of Mauston; two daughters, Mrs. Virgil Mortimer, Wonewoc; and Mrs. Ralph Woodruff, Hillsboro; two sisters, Mrs. William Bulin and Mrs. Julia Beranek, both of Yuba; two brothers, Ed and James, both of Yuba; and 20 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held December 12, from the Grace Methodist church, Wonewoc, with Rev. Kenneth Gelhaus officiating. Interment was in the Champion Valley Cemetery at Yuba.

Card of Thanks: Our thanks are sincerely extended to all who helped in any way at the time of the passing of our beloved husband and father; the pallbearers, the singer, the organist, those who left money and furnished flowers and the many acts of kindness. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. The Frank Janecheck Family.


  • Father : Wencel Janechek
  • Mother : Barbara ?
  • Birth date : March 7, 1885
  • Born at : Greenwood township, Sauk Co., Wisconsin
  • Married : Julia Rott
  • Marriage date : September 19, 1911
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  • Death date : December 9, 1963
  • Buried at : Champion Valley Cemetery, Yuba, Wisconsin
  • Children :
    Sofia Irene Janechek
    Raymond Janechek
    Harry Janechek
    Harvey Janechek
    Francis Janechek
    Donald Janechek

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    Obituary-Jeanne Jessie-Newspaper unknown, but probably Reedsburg Press, Richland Observer, or Baraboo News Republic.
    Other-Obituary and Sofia's marriage certificate and History of Valton by Gilbert Mortimer page 12.

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