Emil Leopold Krofchick
(1917-2006)

 

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1. Alida Louise Krueger

Emil Leopold Krofchick

  • Born: 14 Nov 1917, New Waterford, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada 1 2 3
  • Marriage (1): Alida Louise Krueger
  • Died: 9 Aug 2006, Sherman, Sangamon, Illinois, United States at age 88 1 2
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• Obituary: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States. 4

Emil L. Krofchick, 88 of Sherman, formerly of Springfield, died at 10:55 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at the Villa Healthcare East.

Emil was born on November 14, 1917 in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, the son of John, Sr. and Caroline Ludwig Krofchick. He married Alida Krueger in August 1947 in Springfield; she preceded him in death on April 2, 1991.

He was a WWII U.S.Army Veteran and the recipient of the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon w/3 Bronze Battle Stars, Bronze Service Arrowhead, 6 Overseas Service Bars and 1 Service Stripe. He served in three major battles: Macon Island, Saipan and Okinawa where he was wounded on April 22, 1945.

He retired in 1980 from Pillsbury Mills where he was employed for 44 years in the maintenance department.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; six sisters: Mary, Chris, Francis, Elizabeth, Ann and Helen and one brother, John.

He is survived by one son, Alan (wife, Patricia) Krofchick of Springfield; one grandson, Tyler Ray Krofchick of Springfield and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Ceremony will be held, commencing at the committal shelter at Camp Butler National Cemetery at 12:00 Noon on Monday, August 14, 2006 with Rev. Thomas G. Radtke officiating. The Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail will conduct military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 220 S. 2nd. St. Springfield, IL 62701 or Hospice Care of Sangamon County, 319 E. Madison, Springfield, IL 62701.

The family of Emil Leon Krofchick is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield.

• Obituary: State Journal-Register, 13 Aug 2006, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States. 5

Emil L. Krofchick
SHERMAN - Emil L. Krofchick,
88 of Sherman, formerly of Spring-
field, died Wednesday, August 9,
2006 at the Villa Healthcare East.
He was born on Nov. 14, 1917 in
New Waterford, Nova Scotia, the
son of John, Sr. and Caroline Lud-
wig Krofchick. He married Alida
Krueger in 1947 in Springfield; she
died in 1991.
Mr. Krofchick was a U.S. Army
veteran of World War II and served
in the battles of Macon Island,
Saipan and Okinawa. He earned
the Purple Heart Medal, Good Con-
duct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater
Ribbon with three bronze battle
stars, bronze service arrowhead,
six overseas service bars and a
service stripe. He retired from the
maintenance department at Pills-
bury Mills in 1980 after 44 years.
Survivors: son, Alan (wife, Patri-
cia) Krofchick of Springfield, a
grandson and several nieces and
nephews.
Graveside services: noon Mon-
day, committal shelter, Camp But-
ler National Cemetery, the Rev.
Thomas G. Radtke officiating.
Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral
Home is in charge of arrange-
ments.


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Emil married Alida Louise Krueger, daughter of Theodore Herman Martin Krueger and Elisabeth Wilhelmine Siegmann. (Alida Louise Krueger was born on 6 Sep 1922 in Altamont, Effingham, Illinois, United States 6 7 8 9 and died on 2 Apr 1991 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States 7 8 9.)


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Sources


1 <i>U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014</i> (Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2014.),

Name: Emil L. Krofchick
Last Residence: 62702 Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
BORN: 14 Nov 1917
Died: 9 Aug 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951).

2 "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," database, <i>Ancestry.com</i> (http://www.ancestry.com/);

Name: Emil Krofchick
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Nov 1917
Birth Place: Cape Breton, Canada
Father Name: John Krofchick
Mother Name: Caroline Ludwig
Death Date: 9 Aug 2006
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Nov 1936: Name listed as EMIL KROFCHICK; 18 Aug 2006: Name listed as EMIL L KROFCHICK

3 "Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics," database, <i>Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics</i> (https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/ : accessed 19 Jun 2018);

No. 477300
2290
Name: Krofchick, Emil Leopold
Sex: Male
Date and Place of Birth: Nov 14/17 New Waterford
Name of Father: Krofchick, John
Maiden name of Mother: Ludvik, Karolina
Residence of Father: New Waterford C.B.
Occupation of Father: Miner
Place of Birth of Father: Austria Poland
Race of Father: White
Name of Physician in attendance: Dr. J.C. Morrison
Name of Person making Return: Krofchick, John
Address of Person making Return: New Waterford N.S.
Date of Return: Dec 3 1917

4 "U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2018," database, <i>Ancestry.com</i> (http://www.ancestry.com/ : accessed 11 Jul 2015).

5 <i>(Springfield)</i> <i>State Journal-Register</i>, 13 Aug 2006, p. 42, col. 4.

6 <i>1930 United States Federal Census</i> (Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.).

7 <i>U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006</i> (National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.),

Name: Alida L Krofchick
Service Info.: S SGT US ARMY
Birth Date: 6 Sep 1922
Death Date: 2 Apr 1991
Relation: Wife Of Krofchick, Emil L
Interment Date: 5 Apr 1991
Cemetery: Camp Butler National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: R.R. #1 5063 Camp Butler Road Springfield, IL 62707-9722
Buried At: Section J Site 152.

8 <i>U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014</i> (Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2014.),

Name: Alida L. Krofchick
SSN: 351-12-1562
BORN: 6 Sep 1922
Died: Apr 1991
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951).

9 "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," database, <i>Ancestry.com</i> (http://www.ancestry.com/);

Name: Alida Louise Krueger
SSN: 351121562
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Sep 1922
Birth Place: Altomont, Illinois
Father Name: Theodore H Krueger
Mother Name: Elizabeth W Siegmann
Death Date: Apr 1991
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jul 1941: Name listed as ALIDA LOUISE KRUEGER; Nov 1948: Name listed as ALIDA LOUISE KROFCHICK; 03 Jun 1993: Name listed as ALIDA L KROFCHICK


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