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     Cassie Legerski is the daughter of Anthony C. Legerski and Bernie (?).

     Catherine A. Legerski is the daughter of Anthony P. Legerski and Rosina C. (?).¹ Catherine A. Legerski married Russ Oehler.¹

     Cecelia A. Legerski is the daughter of Anthony P. Legerski and Rosina C. (?).¹ Cecelia A. Legerski married J.L. Jernegan.¹

     Frank Legerski was the son of Michael Frank Legerski and Anna Roman (?).¹ Frank Legerski died before 2003.¹

     Gene Legerski is the son of Anthony P. Legerski and Rosina C. (?).¹ Gene Legerski married Rebbeca (?).¹

     Haleigh Legerski is the daughter of Anthony C. Legerski and Bernie (?).

     John Legerski is the son of Michael Frank Legerski and Anna Roman (?).¹ John Legerski married Elizabeth (?).¹

     Joseph Legerski was born on 10 March 1933 at Superior, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.² He was the son of Michael Frank Legerski and Anna Roman (?).¹ Joseph Legerski married Edith Lucas on 22 December 1955.¹ Joseph Legerski died on 5 March 2003 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, at age 69.² He was buried on 8 March 2003 at Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.²
     Joseph Legerski was a Catholic. He graduated in 1951 at Superior High School, Superior, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹ He lived in 2002 at 218 Agate St., Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹

Joseph Legerski
ROCK SPRINGS — Joseph Legerski, 69, of 218 Agate St., Rock Springs, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at his home. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of Superior, Legerski died following a lengthy illness.

He was born on March 10, 1933, in Superior, the son of the late Michael Frank and Anna Roman Legerski. Legerski attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1951. He married Edith “Bonnie” Lucas on Dec. 22, 1955. Legerski was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed as the office manager and bookkeeper for D.D. Converters. Legerski was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie of Rock Springs; four sons, Joseph Legerski Jr. and wife Jamie of Salt Lake City, Bob Legerski and wife Bonnie of Rock Springs, Bill Legerski and wife Jackie of Rock Springs, and Tony Legerski and wife Bernie of Rock Springs; two brothers, Andy Legerski and wife Rosina and John Legerski and wife Liz, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Josephine Ahlstrom of Sheridan and Anne Walker and husband Chick of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren, Matt and Kristin Legerski, Zane Beadles, Joseph III and Madison Legerski, Sara, Lynne and Tyler Legerski, Cassie, Haleigh, Sydney Legerski; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frank and Michael; and one sister, Julie Legerski.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2003, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2003, at the church. Interment will be in the Saint Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, Friday afternoon until 4 p.m. and at the church from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday morning at the church until time of services.¹

     Joseph Legerski III is the son of Joseph Legerski Jr. and Jamie S. (?).

     Joseph Legerski Jr. is the son of Joseph Legerski and Edith Lucas. Joseph Legerski Jr. married Jamie S. (?).

     Josephine Legerski was born on 19 October 1919 at Passaic, Passaic Co., New Jersey.² She was the daughter of Michael Frank Legerski and Anna Roman (?).¹ Josephine Legerski married Bert Tavelli Ahlstrom on 20 May 1939 at Rock Springs Episcopal Church, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.^1,2 Josephine Legerski died on 3 June 2006 at Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming, at age 86.²
     Her married name was Ahlstrom.¹ She graduated in 1938 at Superior High School, Superior, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.² She lived in March 2003 at Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.¹ She lived in March 2006 at Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.³

Josephine K. Ahlstrom
SHERIDAN Josephine K. Ahlstrom, 86, of Sheridan, died Saturday, June 3, 2006.

She was born on Oct. 19, 1919, to Anna (Roman) and Mike Legerski in Passaic, N.J. The family moved to Monarch a few years later to work in the mine. They later moved to Superior to work. Later her father retired in Rock Springs. She graduated from high school in Superior in 1938.

She married Bert Tavelli Ahlstrom on May 20, 1939, at Rock Springs Episcopal Church. Their daughter, Ann Marie, was born in Rock Springs. They then moved to Sheridan in 1940 to work in the mines. Sons Bert Jr. and Chris were born in Sheridan.

She worked at Superior Laun-dry, Jim Wolfe Accounting and Big Horn Avenue Grocery store. She enjoyed reading, mountains, taking care of her grandchildren, scrapbooking and photo albums. She also enjoyed sending newspaper articles to people, bowling, following politics and watching her favorite television shows.

She was a member of the Junior Womans Club until it dissolved. She was involved in Civic Theater Guild plays by taking care of the cloakroom. She participated in many charity drives. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary No. 186 for 60 years where she served as the secretary and treasurer. She was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church where she helped with Sunday school, nursery, dinners, bazaars and the lunchroom. She was also a member of St. Margarets Guild, working for city, state and national elections for many years.

She is survived by three children, Ann Kilpatrick and husband Richard of Sheridan, Bert Jr. and wife Sue of Cheyenne and Chris and wife Sandy of Sheridan; eight grandchildren, Krista Kilpatrick of San Diego, Calif., Tom Kilpatrick and wife Joanne of Sheridan, Ken Kilpatrick of Sheridan, Kimberlee Eskierka and husband Duane of Las Vegas, Nev., Whitney Whitworth and husband Chad of Cheyenne, Ashley Ahlstrom of Denver, Colo. and Zach and Jake Ahlstrom of Sheridan; six great-grandchildren, Emily and Cody Kilpatrick of Sheridan, Christian Kilpatrick of Sheridan, Kaylee Kilpatrick of Lusk, Alex Eskierka of Las Vegas and Jackson Whitworth of Cheyenne; many nieces and nephews; brother, John Legerski and wife Liz of Rock Springs; and sister, Annie Walker and husband Chick of Rock Springs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Mike; husband, Bert; brothers, Mike, Joe and Andy Legerski and Frankie Legerski, who was killed in Germany during World War II; nephews, Michael Legerski and Chuck Walker; niece, Ivy Lee Beveridge; and infant sister, Julie.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at St. Peters Episcopal Church.²

     Julie Legerski was the daughter of Michael Frank Legerski and Anna Roman (?).¹ Julie Legerski died before 2003.¹

     Kristin Lynn Legerski is the daughter of Robert Legerski and Bonnie Lynn Struck. Kristin Lynn Legerski and Jason Rodgers Doerr were engaged circa 31 December 2006 at Wyoming. Kristin Lynn Legerski married Jason Rodgers Doerr, son of Kenneth W. Doerr and Stacey A. (?), on 29 September 2007 at Saint Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.

     Lynne Michelle Legerski is the daughter of William Legerski and Jackie Radosevich.¹

     Madison Legerski is the daughter of Joseph Legerski Jr. and Jamie S. (?).

     Matthew Sean Legerski is the son of Robert Legerski and Bonnie Lynn Struck.

     Michael Legerski was the son of Michael Frank Legerski and Anna Roman (?).¹ Michael Legerski died before 2003.¹

     Michael Frank Legerski married Anna Roman (?).¹

     Paul A. Legerski is the son of Anthony P. Legerski and Rosina C. (?).¹ Paul A. Legerski married Carol (?).¹

     Robert Legerski is the son of Joseph Legerski and Edith Lucas. Robert Legerski married Bonnie Lynn Struck, daughter of George William Struck and Georgia Fay Warfel, on 4 June 1977.

     Sara Marie Legerski is the daughter of William Legerski and Jackie Radosevich.¹

     Sydney Legerski is the daughter of Anthony C. Legerski and Bernie (?).

     William Legerski is the son of Joseph Legerski and Edith Lucas. William Legerski married Jackie Radosevich on 23 January 1988.¹

     Terrie Lehr married John Donald Spilman, son of Donald Kenneth Spilman and Barbara G. Dalton, on 16 June 1999 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.

     Frances Leighty was born on 31 October 1817 at Dunbar Twsp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.² She married John Hanson Thornton Harn, son of Thomas Sillingsby Harn and Priscilla (?).
     Her married name was Harn. E.B. Harn Sheets have Frances born about 1820. Frances "Fanny" LEIGHTY (?) in letter of 16Jul1996. Frances Leighty appeared on the census of 1850 at German Twsp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania; as 30 years old.

     James Leisey married Mary Carlson, daughter of Lawrence Berton Carlson and Selma Boldt.

     Marian Leitz married August Ferdinand Voigt.
     Her married name was Voigt.

     Charlotte LeMestre married Daniel L'Estrainge, son of Henry D'Estreng and Marie Babault, on 21 August 1680.²
     Her married name was L'Estrainge. Ancestral File Number 8M55-WF lists name as Charlotte LeMaistre. AFN CT1P-Z3 lists name as Charlotte LeMAISTRE (HUBERT). Her Ancestral File Number is CT1P-Z3, submitted by Cynthia Lou Cowell.

     Antionette Lenhard was born circa April 1877 at Mishawaka, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; CENSUS: 1900 IN, St. Joseph Co., South Bend, E.D. 118, Sheet 3.¹ She married Andrew L. Shimp, son of John M. Shimp and Sara Josephine Longley, on 15 November 1899 at St. Joseph's Church, South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3,1 Antionette Lenhard died on 13 January 1960 at 328 W. 7th St., South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She was buried on 16 January 1960 at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.¹
     Her married name was Shimp. Antionette Lenhard also went by the name of Nettie. She appeared on the census of April 1910 at Penn Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; listed as Nettie M., age 33 years old. She appeared on the census of January 1920 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois. She appeared on the census of April 1930 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Thursday 14 Jan 1960:

Mrs. Antoinette Shimp.
Mrs. Antoinette Shimp, 82, of 409 ½ Lincoln Way W., South Bend, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in the home of her sister, Theresa Parent, 328 W. 7th St., with whom she had been living. She had been ill for several months. Mrs. Shimp was born in Mishawaka. She had lived in Chicago for several years returning here in 1956. She married Andrew L. Shimp in St. Joseph's Church here, Nov. 15, 1899, he died June 9, 1956. Surviving other that her sister, Mrs. Parent, are a brother, Frank Lenhard, of this city; four nephews and nieces. Friends may call in the Thallemer-Goethals Funeral Chapel after 7 p.m. today and until the funeral services at 9 a.m. Saturday in the St. Joseph's Church. Very Rev. Msgr. Curt A. Sielzer, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend.



The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Friday 15 Jan 1960, page 31.     
SHIMP - Funeral services for Mrs. Antoinette Shimp, 82, of 409 ½ Lincoln Way W., South Bend , who died Wednesday, will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Church. Very Rev. Msgr. Curt A. Sielzer, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may dcall in the Thallemer-Goethals Funeral Chapel and the rosary will be recited there at 7:30 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Alden and Richard Lenhard, William Friday, Louis and Arthur Parent and Irving Rotkowski.¹

     John Lenox was the son of Nelson Lenox and Jane Arbuckle.