UNKNOWN: Geneastory

Generation: 1

Family/Spouse: Wilma M BECKHAM. Wilma (daughter of William D BECKHAM and Minnie THOMPSON) was born on 1 Feb 1902 in Missouri; died on 14 Mar 1982 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried on 17 Mar 1982 in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Kathryn Elaine BYE was born on 25 Sep 1926 in Los Angeles County, California; died on 20 Feb 2001 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Generation: 2

Kathryn Elaine BYE

(1.¹) was born on 25 Sep 1926 in Los Angeles County, California; died on 20 Feb 2001 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Notes:

As Kathryn Bye in the 1940 census.

In 1944, when she, apparently, first applied for her social security number, she had it issued as Kathryn Elaine Beckham. She gave her mother’s name as Wilma M Bye and her father’s name as George E Beckham.

Kovacovich, Kathryn (Nee Bye) Age 74. Feb. 20, 2001. Beloved wife of Peter. Dear mother of Shari (Bill) Wengel and Jeff (Cheryl). Sister of Yvonne and family, Howard and George. Sister-in-law of Roddy (Theresa). Grandmother of J.J., Jennifer, Melissa, Kyle and Stephanie. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In state Fri. from 6-8 PM at MARTIN LUTHER LUTHERAN CHURCH (9235 W. Blue Mound Rd.). Also in state at church Sat. from 9:30 AM until time of Service at 10:30 AM. Committal Wisconsin Memorial Park.

Birth:
as Katherine Elaine Beckham, mother’s maiden name Beckham

Family/Spouse: Peter M KOVACOVICH. Peter was born on 14 May 1921 in Eveleth, St. Louis County, Minnesota; died on 16 Dec 2011 in Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

3. Jeffrey A KOVACOVICH was born on 11 May 1954; died on 8 May 2001 in Wisconsin.

Generation: 3

Jeffrey A KOVACOVICH

(2.Kathryn², 1.¹) was born on 11 May 1954; died on 8 May 2001 in Wisconsin.

Notes:

Kovacovich, Jeffrey A. "J.K." Joined his mother, Kathryn in heaven on the evening of May 8, 2001. Proud son of Peter and the late Kathryn. Beloved husband to Cheryl. Loving father to J.J., Jennifer and Kyle. Beautiful brother to Shari. Also a caring brother-inlaw, uncle, son-in-law, nephew and friend. Special thanks to the Chancery staff, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeRosa and longtime family friends, Tracy, Robin, Tim and Bill. Jeff and Cheryl just celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on May 5. He would have turned 47 on May 11. Visitation will be held at WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK, CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES (13235 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield) Tues. from 10 AM1 PM. Funeral Services 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 795 N. Van Buren, Milwaukee, WI 53202, Grace Church, PO Box 511283, New Berlin, WI 53151 or the children's college funds. "Daddy, we love you and we miss you already and I promise I'll always be daddy's little girl. Just me."

Jeffrey married C.J. HAMLIN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]