John Delano Kratina

1934 - 2020  (85 years)

• Name	John Delano Kratina
  Born	26 Jul 1934	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	1 May 2020	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I8562	Rossville
  Last Modified	28 Feb 2021

  
  

  Father	John R Kratina,   b. 5 Jul 1894, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 16 Jun 1976, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 81 years)
  Mother	Helen Hruska Kratina,   b. 19 Jun 1898, Dolany, Moravia ,   d. 15 Jun 1983, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas  (Age 84 years)
  Married	1932	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Family ID	F4206	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Marjorie Ann Crawshaw Kratina,   b. 29 Apr 1937, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 30 Apr 2020, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 83 years)
  Married	18 Nov 1955	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	1. John M Kratina   2. Tamela Sue (Tammy) Kratina Biswell
  Documents		Marriage- Crawshaw, Marjorie-Kratina, John Crawshaw-Kratina Miss Marjorie Ann Crawshaw and Mr. John Delano Kratina of Grove, were married Friday, November 18, at 8:00 p.m. in a quiet ceremony at the Rossville Presbyterian church. Rev. C.W. Punter conducted the service which was read in the presence of only the two families of the bride and groom. A family reception at the Crawshaw farm home was held following the wedding vows, to which Rev. and Mrs. Punter were invited.
  Last Modified	28 Feb 2021 19:12:50
  Family ID	F1106	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Buried - - Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents		Obituary- Kratina, John D. 1 John D. Kratina Rossville—John D. Kratina, 85, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, at Oakley Place in Rossville. On July 26, 1934, he was born in rural Rossville, the son of John R. and Helen (Hruska) Kratina. John was raised in the Moravian Czech community of Rossville attending Victor 101 Schoolhouse and graduated from Rossville High School. On November 18, 1955, Marjorie married John D. Kratina at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Over the years, John served his country through the military forces, United States Air Force and Reserves, Kansas Army Guard, Kansas Air National Guard. Retiring in 1984 as a Crew Chief of the 190th squadron. Over the years, John dedicated his service to the Presbyterian Church of Rossville as a church board member overseeing the preservation of the building and property. John was an active member of the 190 Air Combat Museum, where he donated weekly hours providing tours to the public during museum hours and air shows. John was a member of the Czech Moravian Lodge No. 128. John was an active member in preservation of the Moravian Lodge with his involvement in the teaching of the Czech heritage through organizing Polka dance lessons and Czech language lessons to families and members of the community. John also supported the lodge in assisting with organization of Polka dances and kolache booths at community events. John was honored with the Fraternalist of the Year Award for his service to the organization. John was active in the development and building of the Agriculture Hall of Fame, to honor the Agriculture leaders and farmers of Kansas. John was an active member of the following organizations; Kansas Pickers and Fiddlers, Pickers and Singers, Czech Moravian Lodge No. 128 /Air Force Sergeants Assoc/Kansas Air National Guard Assoc./Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post 31 He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marjorie Kratina, a brother George Kratina, a sister Mary Kratina and a brother-in-law, David Hitchcock. Personal qualities of John, we will always remember his outgoing personality, love of Czech heritage, love of music, storytelling along with his love for family, friends, God and country. Other survivors include his son, John M. (Cynthia) Kratina, Topeka; his daughter, Tammy (Dennis) Biswell, Wamego, a sister-in-law, Barbara Hitchcock, Silver Lake, grandchildren, Jesse (Holly) Kratina, Joshua Kratina, Amanda Kratina, Richard (Katie) Biswell, and Rebecca Biswell; great-grandchildren, Finnly Kratina and Asher Kratina. The Kratina and Biswell families would like to express their gratitude for the wonderful care given to John and Marjorie during their time at Oakley Place of Rossville. Memorial services and interment will be in the Czech Moravian Cemetery, near Rossville to be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church or the Czech Moravian Lodge No. 128 and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Go to www.piperfuneralhome to leave online condolences.
  		Obituary- Kratina, John D. 2 John & Marjorie Kratina The family of John and Marjorie Kratina will receive family, friends and community members during visitation on Sunday, July 19th from 1-3 p.m. at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas. Memorial services for John and Marjorie will take place at 10 a.m., Monday, July 20th at Piper Funeral Home, followed by internment [sic interment] at the Czech Moravian Cemetery, near Rossville. The memorial service will be live-streamed at 10:00 A.M. Monday. The family sends an invitation to join them for lunch and fellowship at the Citizen Pottawatomie Nation Community Center, 806 Nishnabe Trail, Rossville following internment [sic]. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church or the Czech Moravian Lodge No. 128 and sent in care of the funeral home.