The grandchildren of Michael and Pauline Slofkosky gathered at the residence of Martha Robinson in rural Lovilia on August 6, 2011 to hold their “first cousins” reunion. Special guests attending were: Frances Ryba of Chicago, Ill.; Margaret and Fred Munday of Davenport, Ia; Velma Musler of Knoxville, Ia; and Mary Slofkosky of Lovilia, Ia.
The Cousins attending were:
Anthony Laschiazza, Plainfield, Illinois
Gerald Laschiazza, Berwyn, Illinois
Kenny Slofkosky, Kansas City, Missouri
Larry Slofkosky, SanDiego, California
Paul and Kathy Slofkosky, Knoxville, Iowa
David Majchrowicz, Houston, Texas
Donald Miller, St. Louis, Missouri
Dennis Majchrowicz, Sunnyvale, California
Adrienne, Daniela, Marisa and Brandon Castillo, Westchester, Illinois
Kathy and John Judge as well as Connie, Chris, and John Allen Judge of Albia, Iowa
Debbie Peterson, Albia, Iowa
Diane and Bill Murray, Iowa City, Iowa
Billy Slofkosky, Lovilia, Iowa
Cecil and Sandra Showers, Lovilia, Iowa
Martha Robinson, Lovilia, Iowa
Pat Slofkosky, Lovilia, Iowa
Joanna Ford, Lovilia, Iowa
Lindsey Smith and daughter Kate Coalbank , Bussey, Iowa
Other guests were Connie and Mark Lane of Knoxville, Iowa and Connie’s mother Lois Walters of Pella. Lois surprised Frances Ryba who was her best friend from Lovilia school days.
The oldest cousin present was Kathy Judge. The youngest was Adrienne Castillo. Larry Slofkosky traveled the longest distance. Dennis Majchrowicz had the most children (6).
During the gathering some guests visited their ancestor’s graves at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lovilia and St. Mary’s Cemetery at Weller.
There were laughter, tears, and stories told among this good spirited group. Many pictures of our ancestors were shared and Kathy Slofkosky had her lap top and printer so she was able to scan photos for those who wanted a certain one for a keepsake.
Thanks to Sandra Showers for this family update information.