Other Events and Attributes:

• Orgs: Fraternal Order of the Eagles for 40 years
• Baptised: 2 Jun 1879, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; St. Augustine Church; Address:
  Town of Kossuth
• Occupation: Abt 1929–1943, Kingsbridge, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  Kingsbridge Tavern and Hotel
• Funeral: 30 Jan 1962, Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  St. Boniface Catholic Church
• Accident: Jan 2021, Kingsbridge, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; fire on the premises.

Notes:

1900 John Lived with his Brother Wenzel in Mishicott Township according to the 1900 census

Activities for past week Sheboygan Press December 7, 1918 page 4 Joseph Ginzel to John Jindra, lot 9 blk 254, Sheboygan $1 Was Joseph Marie's brother or father?


Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin) > 1918 > December > 7
Joseph Ginzel transfer of property to John Jindra, lot 9 blk 254 Sheboygan, $1

John married GINZEL, Marie E. on 9 Feb 1901 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. Marie (daughter of GINZL, Josef and SKRUMSKA, Alzabeta) was born on 3 Nov 1880 in Czech Republic; died on 7 Apr 1970 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Mishicot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Last Known Residence: Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  908 Hancock Street

Notes:

Buried:
Plot T-3-17-1

Arnold married HABLEWITZ, Anita J. on 7 Feb 1923 in Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, United States. Anita was born on 20 Oct 1904 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 14 Jan 1996 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Lester Jindra was in the first-ever unit of the First Army Air Corps. In October 1924 he was killed near Columbus, Ohio, when he was struck by the propellor of the the plane of which he was the pilot. He was stationed at Wilbur Wright field, near Dayton.
• Illness: Mar 1924

Notes:

Lester Jindra was in the first-ever unit of the First Army Air Corps and in 1924, died when he was struck by an airplane propeller.

The Daily Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin) > 1924 > October > 13
Killed, Owing to Injuries Caused by Plane Propeller

by associated press

Manitowoc, Wis. Lester Jindra, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Jindra, this city, an attachee to the United States army airplane service, station at Dayton,O., is dead at Columbus as a result of injuries when struck by the propeller of the machine of which he was the pilot. His back was broken and his face badly cut. Jindra would have completed training this year, having been in service two years. His mother is near death as a result of the shock of the tragedy.


Sheboygan Press Telegram (Sheboygan, Wisconsin) > 1924 > October > 21

Thieves Take Flowers From Aviator's Grave

Manitowoc, Wis- A few hours after the body of Lester Jindra, aviator, was laid to rest in the village cemetery in Mishicot, twelve miles north of here, vandals stripped the grave of flowers.

The theft was discovered when the father of the deceased returned to the cemetery after the funeral. Among the flowers was a wreath dropped from a plane by "buddies" of Jindra. Jindra was killed near Columbus, O., when he was struck by the propeller of the plane. He was stationed at Wilbur Wright field, near Dayton.

Herald Times Reporter (Manitowoc, Ohio) > 1974 > October > 14
50 years ago

Lester Jindra, 21, Manitowoc man attached to the U.S. Regular Army Aviation Corps stationed at Columbus, Ohio, died at a hospital in that city yesterday from injuries he sustained when he was struck by the propeller of the plane of which he was pilot....

Notes:

John James was baptised in Holy Cross Catholic church

Johannes Jacobus
b. Nov. 14 1918 Kossuth
bapt Dec 1 1918
parents John Jindra and Marie Ginzl
sponsors Arnold Jindra and Irene Peltier

Confirmed June 9 1957 St. Luke's Two Rivers.

Married Bernice Malkowske 19 april 1941 in St. Luke's Two Rivers.
From Holy Cross church records Baptisms 1964-1924 page 29

John married MALKOWSKI, Bernice K. on 19 Apr 1941. Bernice was born on 14 Sep 1919; died on 22 Mar 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Last Known Residence: Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  1815 Michigan Avenue

Notes:

Buried:
Plot E-6-12-6

Elizabeth married JAROSH, Joseph S. on 27 Jun 1942 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. Joseph was born on 17 Sep 1919; died on 14 Oct 1994; was buried in Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: 1960–1964, United States Air Force; A- 2C Stationed at Custer Air Force Base, Mich.

Notes:

Died:
Jon Jindra Obituary
Jindra, Jon F.

Jon F. Jindra, age 68, of 1214 School St., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, August 14, 2011, at his residence.

Jon was born December 14, 1942, in Two Rivers, a son of the late John and Bernice (Malkowski) Jindra. He graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1960. Following high school, Jon served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He graduated cum laude from Northern Michigan University in 1975. He was a substitute teacher at Crystal Falls, Mich. and also taught biology at Gogbebic Community College. Jon was a foreman for Iron County Community Action before returning to Two Rivers in 1978. He was employed with Manitowoc Homes, was a self-employed contractor for over twenty years and was most recently employed at Burger Boat Co. Jon was an avid Green Bay Packers and Chicago Blackhawk fan, enjoyed listening to country music, hunting, fishing, drawing pictures and watching cartoons with his grandson, T.J. He was a member of the Masonic Temple and American Legion Post # 165 of Two Rivers.

Survivors include his daughter: Molly Jindra, Two Rivers; three grandchildren: Erikka Rose, Brogan Elena and Thane Joseph; one brother: David Jindra Sr., Sheboygan; two sisters: Julie Denfeld, Two Rivers and Kris Coons, Manitowoc. He is further survived by a sister-in-law: Mary Jindra, Manitowoc; along with nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother: James Jindra; a sister-in-law: Helen Jindra and a brother-in-law: Dale Denfeld.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Joan Frost. Military honors will be accorded immediately following the services by members of American Legion Post # 165 and V.F.W. Post # 1248 of Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: unknown service, Military flag and emblem on tombstone photo

Notes:

Buried:
Plot F-2-4

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Private married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Private married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]