Christina ( Christine R. : Tena ) Blaha 1904–1987 – czgen Czech immigrants to America

Christina ( Christine R. : Tena ) Blaha, 1904–1987 (aged 82 years)

Name

Christina ( Christine R. : Tena ) Blaha

Name: Christina ( Christine R. : Tena ) /Blaha/
Given names: Christina ( Christine R. : Tena )
Surname: Blaha

Gender Female

Events of close relatives
Birth	October 13, 1904 41 39 Wisconsin, USA Note: age 15 at 1920 census
Residence	June 1, 1905 Union, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA Note: Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Birth of a sister	Helen J. Blaha May 14, 1906 Yuba, Richland, Wisconsin, USA
Birth of a sister	Caroline ( Clara ) Blaha March 13, 1907 Union, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA Note: born at Dilly, Vernon County, Wis., accd. to Illinois death reg.
Death of a paternal grandfather	Jakub ( Jacob ) 'Jake' Blaha February 2, 1908 Wisconsin, USA
Residence	1910 Union, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA Note: Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Death of a paternal grandmother	Anna Libansky February 12, 1912 Wisconsin, USA Note: Photo of grave marker on findagrave shows death date 12 Unora 1912
Residence	1920 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Note: Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marriage	Henry Rudolph Hosteva — View this family about 1927 (aged 22 years) Illinois, USA Note: Christina's mother's obituary names "Christine Hosteva" as a surviving daughter (match confirmed by married names of other surviving daughters).
Death of a brother	Frank Blaha August 31, 1929 Dwight, Livingston, Illinois, USA
Burial of a brother	Frank Blaha September 3, 1929 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Residence	1930 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Note: Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
Residence	1935 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Death of a father	Matej ( Michael : Mike ) Blaha February 18, 1937 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Burial of a father	Matej ( Michael : Mike ) Blaha February 22, 1937 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Residence	April 1, 1940 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Note: Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
Death of a mother	Marie ( Mary ) Uhlir June 7, 1946 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Note: "Mary/Marie Blaha, late of 2050 W. James street,Chicago, Cook, Illinois, beloved mother of John, Joseph, Charles, Thomas, William, James, Rose Wach, Anna Goss, Christine Hosteva, Helen Tessmer, Clara Antelek, and the late Frank. Funeral Monday, June 10...
Death of a brother	Karel ( Charles ) Blaha January 1, 1960 Illinois, USA Note: Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2MC-3WBB : 17 March 2018), Charles Blaha, 01 Jan 1960;
Death of a husband	Henry Rudolph Hosteva June 27, 1962 Cook, Illinois, USA Note: ChiTrib death notice: "Henry R. Hosteva, beloved husband of Christine, nee Blaha; loving father of Arlene M. [Maurice] Hantson; grandfather of Donald; brother of John Hosteva. Service Monday, July 2, 10:30 a.m., at Stransky Funeral Home, ..."
Death of a brother	Josef ( Joseph ) Blaha August 28, 1964 Illinois, USA Note: Joseph Blaha, beloved husband of Josephine, nee Pollak; loving father of John and the late Georgette; dear brother of John, Thomas, James, William, Rose Shaffer, Anna Goss, Christine Hosteva, Helen Tessmer, Caroline Antelek and the late Charles and Frank B
Death of a sister	Caroline ( Clara ) Blaha December 30, 1965 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Note: "Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2MX-ZCQK : accessed 15 February 2016), Caroline Antalek, 30 Dec 1965; citing Chicago, Cook, Illinois; note: match on parents' names and birth place Caroline Blaha Antalek death notice
Death of a brother	James Blaha March 12, 1969 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Note: "Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2MF-QK7V : accessed 1 March 2016), James Blaha, 12 Mar 1969; citing Chicago, Cook, Illinois, (match confirmed by parents' names)
Death of a brother	Tomas ( Thomas ) Blaha (unmarried) March 4, 1970 Oak Lawn, Cook, Illinois, USA Note: Thomas Blaha, dear brother of John, Rose Shaffer, Anna Goss, William, Christine Hosteva, and Helen Tessmer, and the late Frank, Joseph, Charles, James, and Caroline Antejek; fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday,
Death of a sister	Rosa ( Rose Mary ) Blaha June 15, 1973 St Louis, Minnesota, USA Note: Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V446-5BC : 4 December 2014), Rose M. Shaffer, 15 Jun 1973; from "Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2001); ...
Death of a brother	William M. 'Bill' Blaha November 4, 1974 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Note: "Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2MN-DPDH : accessed 1 March 2016), William Blaha, 04 Nov 1974; citing Chicago, Cook, Illinois, [match confirmed by parents' names]
Death of a brother	Jan ( John Joseph ) Blaha January 18, 1979 South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA Note: Social Security last residence: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
Death of a sister	Helen J. Blaha November 30, 1980 Franklin Park, Cook, Illinois, USA Note: Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2MJ-KS7K : 17 May 2016), Helen J Tessmer, 30 Nov 1980; citing
Burial of a mother	Marie ( Mary ) Uhlir Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Death	April 5, 1987 (aged 82 years) Cook, Illinois, USA

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: February 18, 1863 35 23 — Stara Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Marriage: June 16, 1885 — Stara Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Arrival: June 11, 1890 — Baltimore, Maryland, USA Divorce: about 1921 — Illinois, USA Departure: Bremen, Germany Death: February 18, 1937 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Burial: February 22, 1937 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Marie ( Mary ) Uhlir Jan ( John Joseph ) Blaha Josef ( Joseph ) Blaha Karel ( Charles ) Blaha Frank Blaha Rosa ( Rose Mary ) Blaha Tomas ( Thomas ) Blaha (unmarried) Anna ( Ann ) Blaha James Blaha William M. 'Bill' Blaha Christina ( Christine R. : Tena ) Blaha Helen J. Blaha Caroline ( Clara ) Blaha Family with spouse Terezie ( Theresa ) \\ (second wife of Matej Blaha) Matej ( Michael : Mike ) Blaha 1863–1937 Birth: February 18, 1863 35 23 — Stara Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Death: February 18, 1937 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
mother	Links Birth: December 30, 1864 — Nova Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Marriage: June 16, 1885 — Stara Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Departure: before June 1892 — Bremen, Germany Arrival: June 1892 — Baltimore, Maryland, USA Arrival: 1894 Divorce: about 1921 — Illinois, USA Death: June 7, 1946 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Burial: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Matej ( Michael : Mike ) Blaha Jan ( John Joseph ) Blaha Josef ( Joseph ) Blaha Karel ( Charles ) Blaha Frank Blaha Rosa ( Rose Mary ) Blaha Tomas ( Thomas ) Blaha (unmarried) Anna ( Ann ) Blaha James Blaha William M. 'Bill' Blaha Christina ( Christine R. : Tena ) Blaha Helen J. Blaha Caroline ( Clara ) Blaha Marie ( Mary ) Uhlir 1864–1946 Birth: December 30, 1864 — Nova Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Death: June 7, 1946 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Marriage	Marriage — June 16, 1885 — Stara Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic
Divorce	Divorce — about 1921 — Illinois, USA
9 months elder brother	Links Birth: March 27, 1886 23 21 — Nova Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Departure: 1892 — Bremen, Germany Arrival: June 1892 — Baltimore, Maryland, USA Marriage: May 3, 1913 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Death: January 18, 1979 — South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA Burial: North Judson, Starke, Indiana, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Julia A Vyhnanek Jan ( John Joseph ) Blaha 1886–1979 Birth: March 27, 1886 23 21 — Nova Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Death: January 18, 1979 — South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
2 years elder brother	Links Birth: March 4, 1888 25 23 — Nova Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Departure: before June 1892 — Bremen, Germany Arrival: June 1892 — Baltimore, Maryland, USA Death: August 28, 1964 — Illinois, USA Burial: Evergreen Park, Cook, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Josef ( Joseph ) Blaha 1888–1964 Birth: March 4, 1888 25 23 — Nova Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Death: August 28, 1964 — Illinois, USA
2 years elder brother	Links Birth: May 9, 1890 27 25 — Nova Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Departure: 1892 — Bremen, Germany Arrival: June 1892 — Baltimore, Maryland, USA Death: January 1, 1960 — Illinois, USA Burial: Blue Island, Cook, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Anna Adeline Brandt Karel ( Charles ) Blaha 1890–1960 Birth: May 9, 1890 27 25 — Nova Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Death: January 1, 1960 — Illinois, USA
4 years elder brother	Links Birth: July 10, 1894 31 29 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Death: August 31, 1929 — Dwight, Livingston, Illinois, USA Burial: September 3, 1929 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Frank Blaha 1894–1929 Birth: July 10, 1894 31 29 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Death: August 31, 1929 — Dwight, Livingston, Illinois, USA
9 months elder sister	Links Birth: April 4, 1895 32 30 — Illinois, USA Marriage: February 26, 1916 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Death: June 15, 1973 — St Louis, Minnesota, USA Probate: 1973 — Carlton, Minnesota, USA Burial: Willow River, Pine, Minnesota, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Matej ( Matthew : Matt: Michael ) Wach Family with spouse Rosa ( Rose Mary ) Blaha 1895–1973 Birth: April 4, 1895 32 30 — Illinois, USA Death: June 15, 1973 — St Louis, Minnesota, USA
22 months elder brother	Links Birth: February 1, 1897 33 32 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Death: March 4, 1970 — Oak Lawn, Cook, Illinois, USA Burial: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Tomas ( Thomas ) Blaha (unmarried) 1897–1970 Birth: February 1, 1897 33 32 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Death: March 4, 1970 — Oak Lawn, Cook, Illinois, USA
23 months elder sister	Links Birth: January 1, 1899 35 34 — Illinois, USA Death: June 21, 1989 — Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Anna ( Ann ) Blaha 1899–1989 Birth: January 1, 1899 35 34 — Illinois, USA Death: June 21, 1989 — Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
20 months elder brother	Links Birth: August 26, 1900 37 35 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Death: March 12, 1969 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Burial: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Caroline Novak James Blaha 1900–1969 Birth: August 26, 1900 37 35 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Death: March 12, 1969 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
17 months elder brother	Links Birth: January 18, 1902 38 37 — Illinois, USA Death: November 4, 1974 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Burial: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William M. 'Bill' Blaha 1902–1974 Birth: January 18, 1902 38 37 — Illinois, USA Death: November 4, 1974 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
3 years herself	Links Birth: October 13, 1904 41 39 — Wisconsin, USA Marriage: about 1927 — Illinois, USA Death: April 5, 1987 — Cook, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Henry Rudolph Hosteva Christina ( Christine R. : Tena ) Blaha 1904–1987 Birth: October 13, 1904 41 39 — Wisconsin, USA Death: April 5, 1987 — Cook, Illinois, USA
19 months younger sister	Links Birth: May 14, 1906 43 41 — Yuba, Richland, Wisconsin, USA Death: November 30, 1980 — Franklin Park, Cook, Illinois, USA Burial: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George J Tessmer Helen J. Blaha 1906–1980 Birth: May 14, 1906 43 41 — Yuba, Richland, Wisconsin, USA Death: November 30, 1980 — Franklin Park, Cook, Illinois, USA
10 months younger sister	Links Birth: March 13, 1907 44 42 — Union, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA Death: December 30, 1965 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Burial: Worth, Cook, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Antalek Caroline ( Clara ) Blaha 1907–1965 Birth: March 13, 1907 44 42 — Union, Vernon, Wisconsin, USA Death: December 30, 1965 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Father’s family with Terezie ( Theresa ) \\ (second wife of Matej Blaha)
father	Links Birth: February 18, 1863 35 23 — Stara Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Marriage: June 16, 1885 — Stara Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Arrival: June 11, 1890 — Baltimore, Maryland, USA Divorce: about 1921 — Illinois, USA Departure: Bremen, Germany Death: February 18, 1937 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Burial: February 22, 1937 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Marie ( Mary ) Uhlir Jan ( John Joseph ) Blaha Josef ( Joseph ) Blaha Karel ( Charles ) Blaha Frank Blaha Rosa ( Rose Mary ) Blaha Tomas ( Thomas ) Blaha (unmarried) Anna ( Ann ) Blaha James Blaha William M. 'Bill' Blaha Christina ( Christine R. : Tena ) Blaha Helen J. Blaha Caroline ( Clara ) Blaha Family with spouse Terezie ( Theresa ) \\ (second wife of Matej Blaha) Matej ( Michael : Mike ) Blaha 1863–1937 Birth: February 18, 1863 35 23 — Stara Hlina, Jindrichuv Hradec, Jihocesky kraj, Czech Republic Death: February 18, 1937 — Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
stepmother	Links Birth: about 1867 — Czech Republic Arrival: 1885 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Matej ( Michael : Mike ) Blaha Terezie ( Theresa ) \\ (second wife of Matej Blaha) 1867– Birth: about 1867 — Czech Republic
half-sister	Private –

Family with Henry Rudolph Hosteva
husband	Links Birth: about 1904 39 34 — Czech Republic Arrival: 1905 Marriage: about 1927 — Illinois, USA Death: June 27, 1962 — Cook, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Christina ( Christine R. : Tena ) Blaha Henry Rudolph Hosteva 1904–1962 Birth: about 1904 39 34 — Czech Republic Death: June 27, 1962 — Cook, Illinois, USA
herself	Links Birth: October 13, 1904 41 39 — Wisconsin, USA Marriage: about 1927 — Illinois, USA Death: April 5, 1987 — Cook, Illinois, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Henry Rudolph Hosteva Christina ( Christine R. : Tena ) Blaha 1904–1987 Birth: October 13, 1904 41 39 — Wisconsin, USA Death: April 5, 1987 — Cook, Illinois, USA
Marriage	Marriage — about 1927 — Illinois, USA

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Birth	age 15 at 1920 census
Residence	Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Residence	Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Residence	Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marriage	Christina's mother's obituary names "Christine Hosteva" as a surviving daughter (match confirmed by married names of other surviving daughters).
Residence	Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
Residence	Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

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Family with parents
father Parents Jakub ( Jacob ) 'Jake' Blaha Anna Libansky	Matej ( Michael : Mike ) Blaha 1863–1937
mother Parents Jan Uhlir Rosalie Misek	Marie ( Mary ) Uhlir 1864–1946
elder brother Family Julia A Vyhnanek	Jan ( John Joseph ) Blaha 1886–1979
elder brother Family Private	Josef ( Joseph ) Blaha 1888–1964
elder brother Family Anna Adeline Brandt Private Private Private Private Private Private	Karel ( Charles ) Blaha 1890–1960
elder brother	Frank Blaha 1894–1929
elder sister Family Matej ( Matthew : Matt: Michael ) Wach Family Private	Rosa ( Rose Mary ) Blaha 1895–1973
elder brother	Tomas ( Thomas ) Blaha (unmarried) 1897–1970
elder sister Family Private	Anna ( Ann ) Blaha 1899–1989
elder brother Family Caroline Novak	James Blaha 1900–1969
elder brother Family Private	William M. 'Bill' Blaha 1902–1974
herself	Christina ( Christine R. : Tena ) Blaha 1904–1987
younger sister Family George J Tessmer	Helen J. Blaha 1906–1980
younger sister Family John Antalek	Caroline ( Clara ) Blaha 1907–1965

Father’s family with Terezie ( Theresa ) \\ (second wife of Matej Blaha)
father Parents Jakub ( Jacob ) 'Jake' Blaha Anna Libansky	Matej ( Michael : Mike ) Blaha 1863–1937
stepmother	Terezie ( Theresa ) \\ (second wife of Matej Blaha) 1867–
half-sister	Private

Family with Henry Rudolph Hosteva
husband Parents Jan ( John ) Hosteva Marcellina ( Marcella ) \\ married names Hosteva and Vrchota )	Henry Rudolph Hosteva 1904–1962
herself	Christina ( Christine R. : Tena ) Blaha 1904–1987

Descendants

Christina ( Christine R. : Tena ) Blaha(1904–1987)
- Henry Rudolph Hosteva1927
  - No children