The Genealogy of David L. Moody & Yvonne L. La Pointe. - Person Sheet
The Genealogy of David L. Moody & Yvonne L. La Pointe. - Person Sheet
NameMartin Frank MATKOVICH SR. ®2906, ®2907
Birth29 Apr 1913, 7 Commodore Location, Virginia, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, USA ®2908, ®2909
MemoP. O. Box 368, Virginia, Minnesota
Death3 Nov 1997, Stevens Point, Portage County, Wisconsin, USA ®73
MemoElderhaus, Stevens Point
Burial7 Nov 1997, Willard, Clark County, Wisconsin, USA ®73
MemoHoly Family Cemetery
OccupationWelder
ReligionRoman Catholic
FlagsSSDI, Vital Records-State
FatherMartin MATKOVIČ/(MATKOVICH (1886-1962)
Misc. Notes
Martin was born 29 April 1913 at 7 Commodore Location, Virginia, St. Louis County, Virginia. As a child of about 1 year of age he moved with his family to Willard, Clark County, Wisconsin. They lived and worked on a dairy farm, which he and his new wife took over from his parents when they retired in 1946. He did not farm there too long as he and Sophia divorced. He then moved to West Allis, Wisconsin and was employed at the Heil Company in Milwaukee, Steen Welding Company in New Berlin and then owned and operated his own welding business, West Side Welding, until his retirement. He moved to Wittenberg (Tigerton?) in 1977 and lived with his only child, a daughter until at least 1993. ®2859 He lived in Tigerton, Wisconsin in 1982 (near Wittenberg). ®2862 In 1994 he had Alzheimer’s Disease and was living from before 7 Dec 1994 at ElderHaus, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, where he died in 1997. He enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting and gardening. His date of birth was 28 April 1913. ®2859

Martin F. Matkovich, 84, formerly of Wittenberg and Willard, died Monday Nov. 3, 1997, at ElderHaus, Stevens Point. Graveside services and internment were held at noon on Nov. 7, 1997, at Holy Catholic Church Cemetery, Willard. Rev. Joe Follmar officiated.
Martin F. Matkovich was born on April 29, 1913, in St. Louis County, Minn., to Martin and Theresa (Kocyan) Matkovich. As a young boy, he moved with his parents to Willard, where he worked on the family dairy farm. He then moved to West Allis, and was employed at Heil Company, Milwaukee; Steen Welding Company, New Berlin; and then owned and operated his own welding business, West Side Welding, until his retirement. He moved to Wittenberg in 1977. He had been married to Sophie Plautz prior to marrying Gladys Trost, who preceded him in death. He then married Gwen Geiger. He enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, and gardening.
Survivors include one daughter, Carol Cole, Madison; two sisters, Ann Gnader, Dallas, Texas; Marie (Leonard) Rauen, Burlington; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John Mackovich and Louie Matkovich; and one sister, Emelia Bertrand. Schmidt-Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, assisted the family with arrangements. ®1242
Spouses
Birth18 May 1920, Hendren Township, Willard, Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
Death20 Mar 2004, West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA ®1242
Burial25 Mar 2004, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
MemoMount Olivet Cemetery
MotherMary "Marija" POPOVIC (1880-1948)
Misc. Notes
She was Martin's first wife. They were divorced after 11 April 1948 when they lived in Willard. ®2910 She was living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1973 and 1998 and 2004. She is an aunt of George Plautz, Jr., the Slovenia Genealogical Society Webmaster: gplautz at cox dot rr dot com.

Sophie B. Matkovich (Nee Plautz) March 20, 2004, age 83 years. Preceded in death by her son, Martin Jr. Dear mother of Carol Cole of Madison. Beloved sister of Angeline Levesque of Orlando, FL., Rosaline (Frank) Pakiz of Greenwood, WI, George (Ellen) Plautz of Greenwood and Emil (Marge) Plautz of Withee, WI. Further survived by her dear friend, Emily, all her friends at Sunrise Apartments, her kindred spirit, Jo Timms of Interfaith, Yvonne Duemke and her loving nieces, Marcia Cholka, Judy Weis, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held Thursday at Schaff at 11 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation Thursday at Schaff, 10 AM to time of Service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Interfaith West Central, 1236 S. 115th St., West Allis, Wisconsin 53214. SCHAFF FUNERAL HOME
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Publication Date: March 25, 2004

More About Sophia Lorraine Plautz:
Burial: March 25, 2004, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
Residence: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

MATKOVICH-PLAUTZ

On Saturday, May 4, 1946, at Rose of Lima Church, Milwaukee, at 8:20 a.m. Miss Sophia Plautz, daughter of Mrs. Mary Plautz, Willard, Wis., was united in marriage to Martin Matkovich Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Matkovich Sr., of Willard. Rev. Father officiated at the nuptial High Mass. The bride was given away in marriage by her brother-in-law, George Kuge. She wore a white lace gown with a train, long sleeves, and fitted bodice and buttoned down the back to a lowered waistline. Her fingertip veil was held in place with orange blossom pompoms. She wore a heart shaped locket, a gift of the groom and carried a bouquet of white roses and red carnations.
The groom wore a brown suit with a white rose buttoniere. He was attended by George Plautz, brother of the bride, who also wore a brown suit with a white rose buttoniere. Immediately following the ceremony, breakfast for the bridal party was given by Rosaline Plautz, sister of the bride. Dinner was given later in the day at the home of Mrs. George Kuge, another sister of the bride. Reception was held at 8:30 that evening at Kralp's Hall for 75 guests. Those from out-of-town who attended the wedding were: Louis Matkovick, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rausen, Mrs. John Plautz, George Plautz of Willard and Mr. and Mrs. John Matkovich of Alma. The young couple will make their home on the groom's farm south of Willard. The Gleaner joins their many friends in extending congratulations and best wishes for many years of happy wedded life. Source: The Greenwood Gleaner 1946
Witnesses were George Plautz Sr. and Dorothy Matkovich. ®1242
Family ID649
Marriage4 May 1946, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
Marr MemoRose of Lima Church
Divorce
Children(Private, Female) (1950->2004)
 Martin Frank (Died as Infant) (1955-1955)
Birth16 Oct 1922 ®2912, ®2913
Death14 Oct 1965, West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA ®2914, ®2915
Burialaft 14 Oct 1965, Willard, Clark County, Wisconsin, USA ®1242
MemoHoly Family Cemetery
Cause of deathLung Cancer
Misc. Notes
She was Martin's second wife who died of lung cancer. Gladys Matkovich is buried in Holy Family Cemetery in Willard, Wisconsin. ®73
Research
She was called both Trost and Milton. ®1242
Family ID798
Marriageaft 1956 ®1242
Misc. Notes
She was Martin's third wife.
Family ID799
Marriageaft 1965 ®1242
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