Katarzyna GORNA

15 JUN 1853 - 3 JUL 1931

• RESIDENCE: 1931, 1143 Western Ave
• BIRTH: 15 JUN 1853, Poland
• BURIAL: St Joseph Catholic Cemetery, South Bend, IN
• EVENT: Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Apoplexy
• DEATH: 3 JUL 1931, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 5 MAY 1874, St Patricks South Bend In
• EVENT: Officiating: William O Mahoney CSC
• EVENT: Marriage Witness: Alex Kolzneski & Marianna Rielske

1. +Lott Ladislaus KORPAL
2.  George KORPAL
3.  Thecla Tillie KORPAL
4. +Stella KORPAL

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[N3635] Thurs., February 10, 2005

"The South Bend Tribune", Friday evening, July 3, 1931, page 14

Mrs. Charles V. Korpal.

Mrs. Catherine Korpal, age 78, of 1143 Western avenue, who came to South Bend at the age of 10 from her native country, Poland, died suddenly of apoplexy Thursday afternoon at 4:20 o'clock at the residence. She was the wife of Charles V. Korpal, last survivor of the first group of Polish residents to settle in South Bend.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Hedwige's Roman Catholic church with Rev. S. A. Gruza, C. S. C., pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home of a duaghter, Mrs. Albert Sledzikowski, 1245 West Washington avenue.
Mrs. Korpal was born June 15, 1853. Besides her husband and daughter, she leaves two other children, Mrs. Peter Jankowski and Lott Korpal; 15 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.