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Urben Goracke

Birth	:	5 Aug 1883 Nebraska, USA
Death	:	15 Oct 1943 Tecumseh, Johnson County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Smith Chapel Cemetery, Prunty, Ritchie County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.1121700, -80.9995900
Description	:	Entire Life Was Spent in County Urban Goracke, Well Known Farmer and Stock Man, Died In Tucumseh Friday. Urben Goracke, one of the well known and highly respected farmers and stockmen of Johnson County, died at the Tecumseh hospital at 3:40 o'clock a.m. on Friday, October 15, 1943. His health had been failing for about a year, and his final sickness was but of a week's duration. Heart trouble was the cause of death. Mr. Goracke's age was sixty years, two months and ten days. His entire life had been spent in this county, in the same community,... Read More	Entire Life Was Spent in County Urban Goracke, Well Known Farmer and Stock Man, Died In Tucumseh Friday. Urben Goracke, one of the well known and highly respected farmers and stockmen of Johnson County, died at the Tecumseh hospital at 3:40 o'clock a.m. on Friday, October 15, 1943. His health had been failing for about a year, and his final sickness was but of a week's duration. Heart trouble was the cause of death. Mr. Goracke's age was sixty years, two months and ten days. His entire life had been spent in this county, in the same community, a mile and one-half east of St. Mary. Urben Goraske was a son of Frank and Anna (Hebaer) Goracke, and he was born on August 5, 1883. He attended the common school in the neighborhood of his home, and all of his active years were spent in farming and stock raising. He was married to Martha Hupka of St. Mary, at the Catholic church in that town, February 17, 1914. His wife survives, and there are no children. Mr. and Mrs. Goracke had but recently retired from the farm, and were living in the village. The deceased had been a member of St. Mary's Catholic church all his life, and he has been affiliated with the church activities, its auxiliary society, the Holy Name, and he was concerned in all affairs of the community which reflected to the public good. His disposition was gentle, he was a kind and loving husband and brother, and a good neighbor. The surviving brothers and sisters are Frank Goracke of St. Paul, Neb., Teckla, wife of Frank Sack, also of St. Paul, Nora, wife of Ben Wolniewicz, of Buffalo, N.Y., Hattie, wife of Martin Pella, of St. Mary; half brothers and sisters are Con Goracke of Salina, Kans., Joe Goracke of St. Mary, Mrs. Mary Goracke of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Frances Sacha of St. Mary, Mrs. Anna Schumann of Big Springs, Mrs. Julia Stroda of Hope, Kans. The funeral was held at the church in St. Mary at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning, with a large attendance. The service was in charge of Father Walter Potocki, priest in charge of the church. The burial was in the cemetery near the church. Relative from away to come for the obsequies included Mrs. Wolniewicz and daughter, Loretta, of Buffalo, N.Y., Mrs. Frank Sack and family of St. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goracke and daughter, and Mrs. Evelyn Seweke of St. Paul and her son, who is in the army, and others. Contributor: Vicky & Keith Walker (47088595)

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Where is Urben Goracke's memorial?
Urben Goracke's memorial is located at: Smith Chapel Cemetery, Prunty, Ritchie County, USA.
When did Urben Goracke death?
Urben Goracke death on 15 Oct 1943 in Tecumseh, Johnson County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 39.1121700
Longitude: -80.9995900

Family Members:

Parent

Anna “Johanna” Hübner Goracke

(1844 - 1928)

Spouse

Martha Hupka Goracke

(1891 - 1959)

Siblings

Constant Goracke

(1872 - 1945)

Teckla Goracke Sack

(1879 - 1959)

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