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T/Sgt. Donald P. Dronenberg from Prophetstown, Illinois was assigned to Co. H, 262nd Regiment, 66th Infantry division. He was aboard the SS Leopoldville when it was sunk on Dec. 24, 1944 by a German Uboat.

This search result was incorrect. It was for Vranik, but results were for "granis".

This is my dear cousin that was taken from us far too soon. He is the son of John & Nancy (Artino) Wranik. He descends from the Paul Vranik (later changed spelling to Wranik). He is of Slovak descent on his paternal side and Italian on his maternal side. RIP dear cousin

This cannot be the Norman Simpson I am researching. He is born in England.

Elaine was the wife of Steven Wranik of WI. Her maiden name was Elaine Margaret Weyker. They had one child.

Steven's father was Joseph Vranik who later changed the spelling to Wranik. Steven was first generation born in USA. Joseph, his father, was a co-founder of the St. Joseph's church in Cudahy, WI These Vranik's are from today's Lysa pod Makytou, Slovakia (originally part of Upper Hungary, known as Lissza, Hungary). Most settled in the Milwaukee Co. of WI when they immigrated to the states. My connection is via my grandfather was the baby brother of Joseph. ...more

This is my mom. Her maiden name was Cordry. Her maternal side is Finnish. Parents are Maria Helen Takala and Maurice E. Cordry. She was born in Cincinnati, OH.

This is my dad. First generation born in USA. Emigrated from Lissza, Hungary, which is today's Lysa pod Makytou, Slovakia. Original spelling was Vranik. They are SLOVAK and NOT German or Czech.