John Victor Jockisch (1861 - 1931)

Born 27 Sep 1861 in Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Died 22 Oct 1931 at age 70 in Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, United States

Biography

He is the son of Carl Jockisch and Elizabeth Rohn. ^[1] Jockisch, John Victor (September 27,1861/62 Beardstown, IL-October 22,1931 Beardstown, Cass, IL) m: June 1, 1893 Springfield, IL Yech, Johannah of (July 7, 1871Cass Co., IL-July 4,1937) Beardstown City Cemetery Original Section Parent: Yeck, George & Beinforter, Anna

1910 Beardstown Ward 3, Cass IL Census for Victor J Jokish age 48 married . Father born in Germany and mother in IL. Hannah's parents were born in Germany.

Jockisch, John Victor - Beardstown Illinoisan Star Saturday October 24, 1931 - Submitted by Ernie Launer Funeral For Mr. Jockisch to be Sunday

Funeral services for Mr. J. Victor Jockisch, who died at his home here Friday afternoon, will be held at the Congregational church on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock following short services at the home at 1020 Washington street at 2:00 o'clock with Rev. A. E. Beddoes, pastor of the Congregational church officiating. Interment will be made in City Cemetery with the Masons in charge.

OBITUARY

John Victor Jockisch, son of Wm. Jockisch and Elizabeth Rohn-Jockisch was born on a farm southeast of this city. At the age of nine he moved to Beardstown where he attended the public schools and later the Jacksonville Business College where he graduated. He worked as a boy for Henry Unland in the grocery business and later for Kuhl Brothers in the dry goods business until he became a partner in the Phil Kuhl and Jockisch dry goods business which partnership continued for 41 years, the business being known as "The Model". After Mr. Phil Kuhl retired from the business Mr. Jockisch was sole proprietor of "the Model" for ten years, retiring in 1919. On June 1, 1893, he was united in marriage in Springfield, Illinois, to Miss Johanna Jockisch also of this city, and to this union one child , Mrs. Zelma Jockisch was born who with the wife survive him. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Marjorie Ice, age 12, Barbara Ice, age 11 and Noel Victor Ice, 3 and one-half years, together with one sister, Mrs. Tom Brines of Pleasant view and two nieces, Mrs. Florence Brines-Strong of Pleasant view, Mrs. Rosa Brines-Tribbey of Rushville and one nephew, Russell Henning of Beardstown. Four sisters have preceded him in death, Mrs. Anna Allard, Mrs. Rosa Henning, Mrs. Addie Jockisch and one who died in infancy. The deceased was a man of upright character and integrity and a man who held the highest respect of those with whom he was associated. he was an especially kind father and husband, always devoting himself to the happiness of his family. Mr. Jockisch had been director of the First National Bank of this city for the past thirty years. He was a member of the Congregational church here and was a prominent member of Masonic Order belonging to the Cass Lodge A. F. and A. M. Clark Chapter R. A. M., Council, No. 88 and Royal and Select Masons here, the Knight Templers at Rushville and the Ansar Shrine and the Consistory at Springfield. Mr. Jokisch was taken ill last June and was taken to the St. John's hospital for treatment. He was brought to his home and later taken back to the hospital in Springfield where he submitted to an operation on September 12th. Everything possible was done for his relief but to no avail and while he had seemingly been improved he was taken suddenly worse this week, succumbing Friday October 23rd.

Sources

1. ↑ Entered by Elizabeth Ross, Aug 5, 2011

1880 United States Federal Census Name Victor Jockisch Age 18 Birth Year abt 1862 Birthplace Illinois Home in 1880 Beardstown, Cass, Illinois Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Son Marital Status Single Father's Name William Jockisch Father's Birthplace Saxony Mother's Name Elizabeth Jockisch Mother's Birthplace Baden Occupation In School Household Members Name Age William Jockisch 51 Elizabeth Jockisch 41 Lizzie Jockisch 20 Victor Jockisch 18 Ada Jockisch 16 Anna Jockisch 13 Rosa Jockisch 11 Rudolph Jockisch 4

Illinois, Marriages, 1851-1900 Name John Victor Jockisch Gender Male Spouse Name Hannah Yeck Marriage Date 1 Jun 1893 Marriage County Sangamon Comments This record can be found at the County Court Records located at Springfield, IL. Household Members Name Age John Victor Jockisch Hannah Yeck

1910 United States Federal Census Name Victor J Jokish Age in 1910 48 Birth Year abt 1862 Birthplace Illinois Home in 1910 Beardstown Ward 3, Cass, Illinois Street S Washington Street House Number 1021 Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Head Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Hannah Jokish Father's Birthplace Germany Mother's Birthplace Illinois Native Tongue English Occupation Merchant Industry Dry Goods Store Employer, Employee or Other Wage Earner Home Owned or Rented Own Home Free or Mortgaged Free Farm or House House Able to read Yes Able to Write Yes Years Married 17 Household Members Name Age Victor J Jokish 48 Hannah Jokish 37 Zelma A Jokish 14

Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 Name J. V. Jockish Birth Date 27 Sep 1861 Birth Place Beardstown, Ill Death Date 22 Oct 1931 Death Place Beardstown, Cass, Illinois Burial Date 25 Oct 1931 Burial Place Beardstown, Cass, Ill. Death Age 70 Occupation Retired Merchant Race White Marital Status M Gender Male Residence Beardstown, Ill. Father Name Wm. Jockish Father Birth Place Germany Mother Name Eliz Rohn Mother Birth Place Beardstown, Ill. Spouse Name Hannah Yech Jockish FHL Film Number 1653949