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Frank James Joseph Zmolek

Birth	:	23 Sep 1888 Tama County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 May 1923 Toledo, Tama County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Holy Trinity Cemetery, Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0293999, -92.4222031
Description	:	Frank Zmolek Suicides Found Dead by Road Mystery Surrounds Act Well Known Farmer Takes His Life After Midnight by Use of a Gun No Cause Can be Imagined - Was Healthy, Prosperous, and Apparently Happy The deepest mystery surrounds the suicide of Frank Zmolek, a middle aged farmer, living a few miles northeast of the County Home, who ended his life at 1 a.m. Tuesday by shooting. His wife heard him leave the house and as he failed to return within a reasonable time she arose and searched the premises,without results. Neighbors were then summoned by telephone and several... Read More	Frank Zmolek Suicides Found Dead by Road Mystery Surrounds Act Well Known Farmer Takes His Life After Midnight by Use of a Gun No Cause Can be Imagined - Was Healthy, Prosperous, and Apparently Happy The deepest mystery surrounds the suicide of Frank Zmolek, a middle aged farmer, living a few miles northeast of the County Home, who ended his life at 1 a.m. Tuesday by shooting. His wife heard him leave the house and as he failed to return within a reasonable time she arose and searched the premises,without results. Neighbors were then summoned by telephone and several responded. They soon discovered the dead body lying by the roadside in a pasture fifteen or twenty rods from the house. The presence of a gun and a hole in the body near the heart told the story. No one seems to have any idea as to the cause of the suicide. Mr. Zmolek was prosperous. He owned a farm of 260 acres well improved, and was in good circumstances financially and except for a little rheumatic trouble at times, was enjoying good health. There seemed nothing to disturb or worry him and he was in his usual good humor the day before. A baby seven months old died March 25th, but it is not thought this bereavement was sufficient to even cause a thought of self destruction. The family consisted of a wife and four living children, the eldest eleven, the youngest three. Mr. Zmolek was born in this county about thirty-three years ago and spent his life here. He was a son of Anton Zmolek, many years a farmer south of Clutier, who died a few years ago. He married Agnes Dvorak, a daughter of Joseph M. Dvorak, of Oneida township, twelve years ago. He leaves many relatives on both sides to mourn his untimely and mysterious death. The funeral was held yesterday and was attended by a very large crowd. Services were held at the home at 9 a.m. and interment was in the cemetery near Holy Trinity church south of Clutier. [Star-Clipper, 4 May 1923] Frank J. Zmolek, a young farmer living north of Toledo, shot himself Tuesday morning at his home. Mr. Zmolek got up from his bed about 1 o clock and went into the kitchen. His wife, thinking he was looking for some cough syrup that they had in the cupboard, thought nothing of his getting up. She heard her husband go out of doors. He had been out for a few minutes when she heard a noise. She immediately got up and went to the door and called to her husband, but did not get any answer so went out to the barn. Still she could not find him so went into the house and telephoned to her neighbors, who quickly responded to her call for help and a search was made. Being moonlight they found his body lying in the orchard. Mr. Zmolek had shot himself through the heart with a shotgun, killing him instantly. Coroner Carpenter, of Tama, was called, as was N. S. Peterman, undertaker, of Toledo,. The body was brought to town and undertaking parlors. Mr. Zmolek leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss [Star-Clipper, 4 May 1923]

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Frank James Joseph Zmolek's memorial is located at: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Vining, Tama County, USA.
When did Frank James Joseph Zmolek death?
Frank James Joseph Zmolek death on 1 May 1923 in Toledo, Tama County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0293999
Longitude: -92.4222031

Family Members:

Parent

Antonin "Anthony" Zmolek

(1864 - 1916)

Julia Zamastil Zmolek

(1865 - 1946)

Spouse

Agnes Justina Dvorak Zmolek

(1892 - 1969)

Siblings

Frances Mary “Fannie” Zmolek Sevcik

(1890 - 1970)

Maria "Mary" Agnes Zmolek Husak

(1895 - 1985)

Peter Milo Zmolek

(1900 - 1980)

Anton Andrew Zmolek

(1903 - 1994)

Anezka "Agnes" Zmolek

(1906 - 1906)

Barbara Albina Zmolek Dvorak

(1908 - 1958)

Children

Blanche A Zmolek Upah

(1914 - 1992)

Frank J. Zmolek

(1916 - 2009)

Joseph Zmolek

(1918 - 1918)

Ferdinand "Fred" Wesley Zmolek

(1922 - 1923)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0293999, -92.4222031

2. Stayskal Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9788000, -92.4080000

3. Clutier Cemetery
Clutier, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0792007, -92.3858032

4. Roadside Cemetery
Clutier, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0574800, -92.3548800

5. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Clutier, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0870000, -92.4460000

6. Saint Marys Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9906000, -92.3556000

7. Hayes Cemetery
Toledo, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9789009, -92.4730988

8. Waltham Cemetery
Elberon, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0355988, -92.3328018

9. National Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9702988, -92.3705978

10. Oneida Cemetery
Clutier, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1007996, -92.3966980

11. Fee Chapel Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0643997, -92.5117035

12. Dvorak Cemetery
Elberon, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9713000, -92.3417000

13. Lone Pine Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0797005, -92.3082962

14. Tama County Home Cemetery
Gladbrook, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0358241, -92.5626930

15. IOOF Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9272003, -92.3908005

16. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9267006, -92.3850021

17. Twogood Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0499992, -92.2799988

18. Craig Cemetery
Richland Township, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9223000, -92.4598000

19. Redman Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9710999, -92.2917023

20. Flathers Hancox Walton Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9221992, -92.3656006

21. Helena Cemetery
Richland Township, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9241982, -92.4907990

22. Woodlawn Cemetery
Toledo, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9866982, -92.5699997

23. Oak Hill Cemetery
Tama, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9682999, -92.5580978

24. Bakers Grove Cemetery
Traer, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1319008, -92.5143967