Research Summary for Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang

Date: About 1918 to 27 Sep 2017
Location: Indiana
Surnames/tags: Swiatkowski Sejda Rouhselang

See also: Research Summary for Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang - Private

Contents 1 Research Summary for Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang (abt.1918-2017) 1.1 Evidence of the Birth of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang 1.2 Evidence of the Burial of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang 1.3 Evidence of the Death of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang 1.4 Evidence of the Marriage of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang and Kenneth P. Rouhselang (abt.1920-2009) 1.5 Evidence of the Marriage of Stanley S. Sejda (abt.1917-1982) and Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang 1.6 Evidence of the Membership of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang 1.7 Evidence of the Name of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang 1.8 Evidence of the Occupation of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang 1.9 Evidence of the Relationship of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang 1.10 Evidence of the Residence of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang 2 Sources

Research Summary for Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang (abt.1918-2017)

Evidence of the Birth of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang

Josephine may have been born between September 1917 and September 1918 based on her age at death from her obituary.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. Josephine Sejda Rouhselang Obituary^[1] asserts that Josephine Sejda Rouhselang was 99 years old. A review of this assertion states:
   • She died 27 Sep 2017, so this indicates a birth between Sep 1917 and Sep 1918.

Evidence of the Burial of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang

According to her obituary, Josephine was buried on 29 Sep 2017 at St. Edward's Caotholic Church Cemetery, Lowell, Lake, Indiana.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. Josephine Sejda Rouhselang Obituary^[1] asserts that Josephine Sejda Rouhselang was buried on 29 Sep 2017 at St. Edward Cemetery. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a contemporary record and is convincing evidence.

Evidence of the Death of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang

Josephine died on 27 Sep 2017. This is documented in her obituary.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. Josephine Sejda Rouhselang Obituary^[1] asserts that Josephine Sejda Rouhselang died 27 Sep 2017. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a contemporary record and is convincing evidence.

Evidence of the Marriage of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang and Kenneth P. Rouhselang (abt.1920-2009)

Josephine Swiatkowski married Kenneth Rouhselang after her first husband, Stanley S. Sejda, died.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. 20 Aug 1995 Notes from Discussion with Irene and Barbara Sejda^[2] asserts that Josephine "Joy" married Kenneth Rouhselang after Stanley Sejda died. A review of this assertion states:
   • Irene Sejda was Josephine's sister in law and would've personally known this.
2. Josephine Sejda Rouhselang Obituary^[1] asserts that Josephine Sejda Rouhselang was preceded in death by two husbands: Stanley Sejda and Kenneth Rouhselang. A review of this assertion states:
   • The info in this obituary was probably provided by a family member so is strong evidence.
3. Kenneth P. Rouhselang Obituary^[3] asserts that Kenneth P. Rouhselang was survived by his wife, Josephine; three sons, James (Carol) Rouhselang, Plano, TX, Dennis, (Connie) Rouhselang, Crown Point, and Leon (Susan) Rouhselang, Valparaiso; two step-sons, Dennis (Myrna) Sejda, Boca Raton, FL, and, Gerald (Jackie) Sejda, Lowell; two step- daughters, Jane (Robert) Neeley, Washington, IN, and Sally Buehrle, Hebron. A review of this assertion states:
   • The info in this obituary was probably provided by Josephine or a family member so is convinving evidence.

Evidence of the Marriage of Stanley S. Sejda (abt.1917-1982) and Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang

Stanley S. Sejda was married to Josephine Swiatkowski. They were probably married sometime in World War II.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. Stanley S. Sejda Obituary^[4] asserts that Stanley S. Sejda was survived by his wife, Josephine; two sons, Dennis Sejda of Florida and Gerald (Jackie) Sejda of Lowell, IN; two daughters, Mrs. Jane (Robert) Neeley of Hobart, IN and Mrs. Sally (Kenneth) Buehrle of Lowell, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • The informant in this obituary was probably a family member so this is convincing evidence they were married.
2. Mary May Sejda (Gorczyca) Obituary^[5] asserts that Mary "May" Sejda was survived by sister in law Josephine (late Stanley Sejda) Rouhseling of Lowell, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • May's obituary indicates that Josephine is Stanley's widow.
3. 20 Aug 1995 Notes from Discussion with Irene and Barbara Sejda^[2] asserts that Stanley Sejda was married to Josephine "Joy" Swiatkowski. They were married sometime during World War II. A review of this assertion states:
   • Irene was Stanley's sister in law so would've known about this marriage.
4. Josephine Sejda Rouhselang Obituary^[1] asserts that Josephine Sejda Rouhselang was preceded in death by two husbands: Stanley Sejda and Kenneth Rouhselang. A review of this assertion states:
   • The info in this obituary was probably provided by a family member so is strong evidence.

Evidence of the Membership of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang

Josephine was a member of the St. Edward Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella, a female auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. Josephine Sejda Rouhselang Obituary^[1] asserts that Josephine Sejda Rouhselang was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church in Lowell, Indiana and the Daughters of Isabella. A review of this assertion states:
   • The info in this obituary was probably provided by a family member so is strong evidence.

Evidence of the Name of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang

Her maiden name was Josephine Swiatkowski or Swatts. Her nickname was Joy. She used her husband's surnames after both marriages. Her maiden name was provided by her sister-in-law as Swiatkowski while her obituary doesn't directly give her maiden name, her brothers have the surname Swatts. Because the sister in law directly gave the name, continue to use Swiatkowski as the maiden name.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. Josephine Sejda Rouhselang Obituary^[1] asserts that her name was Josephine Sejda Rouhselang. A review of this assertion states:
   • This information was almost certainly provided by a close relative, so this is convincing evidence. Note that her brothers use the surname Swatts not Swiatkowski and it is not clear which version Josephine considered her maiden name.
2. Kenneth P. Rouhselang Obituary^[3] asserts that Kenneth P. Rouhselang was survived by his wife, Josephine; three sons, James (Carol) Rouhselang, Plano, TX, Dennis, (Connie) Rouhselang, Crown Point, and Leon (Susan) Rouhselang, Valparaiso; two step-sons, Dennis (Myrna) Sejda, Boca Raton, FL, and, Gerald (Jackie) Sejda, Lowell; two step- daughters, Jane (Robert) Neeley, Washington, IN, and Sally Buehrle, Hebron. A review of this assertion states:
   • This information was probably provided by Josephine or a close relative so this is convincing evidence that she used the first name Josephine and her second marriage name was Rouhselang.
3. 20 Aug 1995 Notes from Discussion with Irene and Barbara Sejda^[1] asserts that Stanley Sejda was married to Josephine "Joy" Swiatkowski. They were married sometime during World War II. A review of this assertion states:
   • Irene Sejda, Josephine's sister in law, and Irene's family new her as "Joy." This is the only place this nickname is documented. In addition, Irene recalls her maiden name being Swiatkowski.
4. Mary May Sejda (Gorczyca) Obituary^[5] asserts that Mary "May" Sejda was survived by sister in law Josephine (late Stanley Sejda) Rouhseling of Lowell, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is supporting evidence of her first and married names.
5. Stanley S. Sejda Obituary^[4] asserts that Stanley S. Sejda was survived by his wife, Josephine; two sons, Dennis Sejda of Florida and Gerald (Jackie) Sejda of Lowell, IN; two daughters, Mrs. Jane (Robert) Neeley of Hobart, IN and Mrs. Sally (Kenneth) Buehrle of Lowell, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • The informant would've certainly known her name, so this is convincing evidence of her name.

Evidence of the Occupation of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang

Josephine Sejda Rouhselang worked at Lowell Mutual Savings and Loan, Lowell, Indiana.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. Josephine Sejda Rouhselang Obituary^[1] asserts that Josephine Sejda Rouhselang worked at Lowell Mutual Savings and Loan. A review of this assertion states:
   • The info in this obituary was probably provided by a family member so is strong evidence.

Evidence of the Relationship of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang

• Josephine Sejda Rouhselang siblings that died before her were probably Theresa Krupa, Al Swatts, John Swatts, and Bernice DiMichele.
• Josephine Sejda Rouhselang grandchildren are Ann, Scott, Steven, Danny, Michelle, Danette, and Michael.
• Josephine Sejda Rouhselang surviving great grandchildren are Tyler, Cody, Aiden, Drew and Kendall.
• All of this is provided by her obituary so there could be errors, but it is likely true.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. Josephine Sejda Rouhselang Obituary^[1] asserts that Josephine Sejda Rouhselang surviving sister is Theresa Krupa and the siblings that died before her were Al Swatts, John Swatts, and Bernice DiMichele. A review of this assertion states:
   • The person who provided this information probably knew these facts, especially since they took the time to list all the way down to the great-grandchildren. This is strong evidence of this relationship.
2. Josephine Sejda Rouhselang Obituary^[1] asserts that Josephine Sejda Rouhselang surviving grandchildren are Ann, Scott, Steven, Danny, Michelle, Danette, and Michael. A review of this assertion states:
   • The person who provided this information probably knew these facts, especially since they took the time to list all the way down to the great-grandchildren. This is strong evidence of this relationship.
3. Josephine Sejda Rouhselang Obituary^[1] asserts that Josephine Sejda Rouhselang surviving great grandchildren are Tyler, Cody, Aiden, Drew and Kendall . A review of this assertion states:
   • The person who provided this information probably knew these facts, especially since they took the time to list all the way down to the great-grandchildren. This is strong evidence of this relationship.

Evidence of the Residence of Josephine (Swiatkowski) Rouhselang

Josephine live in Lowell, Lake, Indiana from at least 1982 until her death. This is supported by her obituary and by obituaries of her husband and sister in law.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. Stanley S. Sejda Obituary^[4] asserts that Stanley S. Sejda lived in Lowell, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • Since her husband lived in Lowell, it is reasonable to assume Josephine also lived there, so this is supporting evidence.
2. Mary May Sejda (Gorczyca) Obituary^[5] asserts that Mary "May" Sejda was survived by sister in law Josephine (late Stanley Sejda) Rouhseling of Lowell, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • This obituary states directly that Josephine remained in Lowell, Indiana after her second marriage.
3. Josephine Sejda Rouhselang Obituary^[1] asserts that Josephine Sejda Rouhselang lived in Lowell, Lake, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • Josephine's obituary states she resided in Lowell, Indiana when she died.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12} "Josephine Sejda Rouhselang," The Northwest Indiana Times, 28 Sep 2017, website (https://www.nwitimes.com/ : accessed 19 Jan 2021), obituary; citing The Times obituaries for September 28, 2017.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Irene Sejda, Grandmother of Robert P. Bongiovi, [address for private use], Munster, Indiana, interview by Robert P. Bongiovi, 20 August 1995; Notes on genealogy forms, privately held by Robert P. Bongiovi, [address for private use], El Segundo, California, 2020. Author cannot recall if this was in person or over the phone. Notes in possession of Robert P. Bongiovi.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} "Obituaries." database. Legacy.com. (https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/kenneth-rouhselang-obituary?pid=129939171: accessed 20 Jan 2021), Kenneth P. Rouhselang; citing Post-Tribune, 19 July 2009.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2} ”Sejda, Stanley S.,” undated clipping, March 1982, from unidentified newspaper; Bongiovi Family History Files, Clipping of original provided by Irene or Barbara Sejda; privately held 2020 by Robert P. Bongiovi, [address for private use], El Segundo, CA.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2} ”Mary ‘May’ Sejda (nee Gorczyca),” undated clipping, April 1992, from unidentified newspaper; Bongiovi Family History Files; privately held 2020 by Robert P. Bongiovi, [address for private use], El Segundo, CA.