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Joseph J “Joe” Jilek

Birth	:	26 May 1889 Braidwood, Will County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	25 Oct 1943 Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Concord Cemetery, Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0891991, -93.5971985
Plot	:	Block 3 Lot-45 Grave-5
Description	:	Spirit Lake Beacon - November 18, 1943 JOSEPH JILEK, RAILROAD FOREMAN LAID TO REST Burial services were held at Crystal Lake for Joseph Jilek, Rock Island railroad section foreman, who died while at work near Spirit Lake from a heart attack on Oct. 25. Joseph Jilek was born May 26, 1889 to Mr. and Mrs. John Jilek at Braidwood, Ill. He was baptized in the Christian faith in infancy. His mother died when he was a child. He came to Iowa with his father in 1900 and settled in Clear Lake. Later they moved to Hayfield where in 1905 he began working for... Read More	Spirit Lake Beacon - November 18, 1943 JOSEPH JILEK, RAILROAD FOREMAN LAID TO REST Burial services were held at Crystal Lake for Joseph Jilek, Rock Island railroad section foreman, who died while at work near Spirit Lake from a heart attack on Oct. 25. Joseph Jilek was born May 26, 1889 to Mr. and Mrs. John Jilek at Braidwood, Ill. He was baptized in the Christian faith in infancy. His mother died when he was a child. He came to Iowa with his father in 1900 and settled in Clear Lake. Later they moved to Hayfield where in 1905 he began working for the Rock Island railroad. In 1912 he married Clara Lassahn of Garner. Soon after they were married he was promoted to be section foreman at Crystal Lake. There they made their home ever since. Seven children were born to them. They are Albert of Crystal Lake, Rosa, Mrs. Otto Kirshbaum of Mason City, Annamae, Mrs. E. Donadine of Des Moines, three sons in service of the United States Army, Fred in New York probably on his way overseas, Charles in England, Joseph in South Carolina and the youngest child, Shirley who is at home and attending high school. Mr. Jilek has been employed for 38 years with the Rock Island railroad. He served for eight years on the section at Hayfield and for 28 years as a section foreman at Crystal Lake. A year ago the section was discontinued in Crystal Lake and he was transferred to Spirit Lake where he was section foreman.

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Joseph J “Joe” Jilek's memorial is located at: Concord Cemetery, Garner, Hancock County, USA.
When did Joseph J “Joe” Jilek death?
Joseph J “Joe” Jilek death on 25 Oct 1943 in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0891991
Longitude: -93.5971985

Family Members:

Parent

John Jilek

(1848 - 1937)

Caroline J Jilek

(1853 - 1905)

Spouse

Clara Lassahn Jilek

(1895 - 1991)

Children

Fred L Jilek

(1918 - 2001)

Joseph L. Jilek

(1922 - 2000)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Concord Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0891991, -93.5971985

2. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1055984, -93.6418991

3. Peace Reformed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0536000, -93.6153000

4. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1300011, -93.5168991

5. Liberty Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0292015, -93.6544037

6. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0018997, -93.6046982

7. Saint John Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1055984, -93.7177963

8. Clear Lake Township Cemetery
Ventura, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1234000, -93.4772000

9. Ellington Prairie Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1719017, -93.5357971

10. Faith Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1844406, -93.5994415

11. Ellington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2002983, -93.5372009

12. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0828018, -93.7742004

13. Forest Lawn Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 43.1403008, -93.4207993

14. National Hobo Memorial
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1003500, -93.7913500

15. Evergreen Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0993996, -93.7921982

16. Madison Township Cemetery
Madison Township, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2411003, -93.6371994

17. Pilot Knob Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2417000, -93.5192000

18. Amsterdam Cemetery
Goodell, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9235992, -93.5894012

19. Grant Center Cemetery
Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2285995, -93.4505997

20. Clear Lake Cemetery
Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1422195, -93.3658295

21. Saint James Catholic Cemetery
Forest City, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2641983, -93.6517029

22. Old Amsterdam Cemetery
Kanawha, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9517700, -93.7571500

23. West Lake Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9403000, -93.7369003

24. Oakland Cemetery
Forest City, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2764015, -93.6346970