Macioroski Family History & Genealogy

Bertha Rossa was the first wife of Alexander P. Macioroski. They had 4 children - Alma, Joseph, Albert and Elmer. She passed away with the birth of Elmer. Death of Prominent Noyth Side Lady Mrs. Albert Marcorowski, wife or Alex Marcorowski, died at her home at the head of Bad Route, about 25 miles north of Terry, last Monday at 11 o'clock, aged 29 years, 10 months and 5 days. Mrs. Marcorowski was the daughter of Lawrence Rossa and wife, and was born in Wisconsin, where she was married on May 15, 1904, moving to the present home with her husband and father about four years ago. To the union was born four children, the youngest being a little babe only a few days old. During the four years of her residence in this vicinity Mrs. Marcorowski has made many friends among the people of that section of the country, and was known to all as a home loving wife and kind neighbor. The remains were brought to Terry Tuesday evening, funeral services being held at the Catholic church Wednesday morning by Father O'Carroll of Miles City, after which the remains were laid to rest in Terry cemetery. The many friends of the family in this section deeply sympathize with the bereaved husband and little children.

Joseph Alexander Macioroski of Terry, Montana United States was born on May 30, 1914, and died at age 26 years old on June 14, 1940.

Albert Robert Macioroski was born June 5, 1912 in Terry (then Custer County) MT, the son of Alexander and Bertha Macioroski. At an early age he struck out on his own, working on a ranch with horses. He was proud to serve in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Mining took him west after the war where he married LaReeta Crossley in 1950 and resided in Melrose. He had worked for the BLM Forest Service with the Green Thumb program and always kept busy, chopping weeds his final days. He enjoyed entertaining family and friends with adventures and liked writing letters to the editor to let politicians know how things were or how they should be. Mr Macioroski, 92, passed away October 2, 2004 in Dillon. ---condensed from The Terry Tribune 11-3-299-4 p. 5

Chester “Chet” Victor Macioroski was born December 23, 1917 at Chicago IL, the son of Alexander and Alice Szcezesny Macioroski. He attended school at Valley View School on Bad Route north of Terry MT. He was in the National Youth Corps in 1936. He also worked for the WPA and helped build the Cherry Creek bridge. In 1941 he enlisted in the Army and after his discharge in 1945, returned to the family farm where he farmed until the time of his death. Mr Macioroski raised registered Hereford cattle all his life. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church of Terry, Farmers Union, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Circle, the American Legion in Terry and the Hereford Association. Mr Macioroski , 72, died of heart failure June 6, 1990 at his home 30 miles north of Terry. He is survived by three brothers, Tony, Tom and Stan, all of Terry; two half-brothers, Albert of Melrose and Elmer of Sheridan; three sisters, Alice Gothard, Josie Macioroski and Barbara Macioroski, all of Terry; a half-sister, Alma Mothershead of Big Timer; and numerous nieces and nephews. —condensed from The Terry Tribune 6-20-1990 p.11

Elmer C Macioroski was born April 27, 1916 at Terry , a son of Alec and Bertha Rossa Macioroski. He attended Valley View School near Terry. From Terry he moved to Dillion and Butte and later to Ruby Valley. He worked on ranches at Dillon and aat Ruby Valley. While in Butte, he worked in the Butte mines. He also worked at Macartney Mountain as a miner and mill operator. He later operated a disposal service in the Sheridan community. He also operated a disposal service in the Sheridan community. He also worked about 10 years for the US Forest Service at Sheridan until he retired in 1993. He married Annabelle White. She preceded him in death. Mr Macioroski passed away February 6, 1995 at the Tabacco Root Mountain Care Center at Sheridan. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe Macioroski in 1940 and a sister Ama Mothershead in 1990, and three half-brothers, Chester, Peter and Roy Macioroski. He is survived by two brothers, Al of Melrose and Tony of Terry and three half-brothers, Tony, Tom and Stan of Terry; three half-sisters, Alice Gothard, Josephine and Barbara, all of Terry. --condensed from The Terry Tribune 2-15-1995 p.11

A son of Alex and Alice Chesney Macioroski, “Pete” was born at Terry, March 26, 1920. He grew up on a ranch north of town, in the Bad Route community, and attended Valley View country school through the eighth grade. As a young man, he was interested in ranching and farming, and the raising of registered Hereford cattle. Mr Macioroski married Lois Charvat in 1947, and they had four children; daughters, Sherry Mitchell of Sidney, and Connie Kyro of Glendive; and sons, Steve and Doug both of Glendive. Later, after moving to Glendive to give his children access to the Glendive schools, he was employed in carpentry and construction work. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Glendive. He finally became a contract-builder, himself, building several business structures in Glendive and among others, the present M-DU building in Terry. Failing health forced his retirement from the business in 1980. Mr Macioroski, 60, passed away at Billings’ St Vincent’s hospital on February 29, 1981. He had been ill for about 1 1/2 years, with leukemia, but his death was attributed to pneumonia. Also surviving, besides the immediate family, are four sisters-Alice, Josephine and Barbara of this area and Alma of Big Timber; and six brothers- Chester, Tony, Tom and Stanley, nearby, Albert at Melrose and Elmer at Virginia City. Also there are six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Joe and Alvin Roy. ——condensed from The Terry Tribune 3-12-1981 p. 5

Tragic Accident Cause Death of Father and Son As the result of a collision with an empty coal truck driven by Adam Talarski near the Feldman turn-off on the Cedar Creek road four miles north of Terry, early Monday morning, Alexander Macioroski, 64, of Union, was instantly killed, and his son, Roy, 13, died about 8 o'clock Tuesday morning. Mrs Macioroski and three other children were treated for bruises and lacerations.The family were en route to their home in Terry where the children attend school. The car, a 1938 Chevrolet sedan, was completely demolished. Occupants were Mr and Mrs Macioroski; Tommy, 16, Roy, 13, Barbara, 15, and Stanley,11. Alexander Maeioroski was born in Poland, February 12, 1880, and came to America as a young man. He was naturalized in 1903 at Princeton IL and came to Montana in 1912, and homesteaded in the Union country where he has continuously resided. His first wife died many years ago, leaving three children who survive; Alma Mothershead, of Big Timber; Albert, army in England; and Elmer of Melrose. To a later union with the widow who survives, were born the following children; Chester V, army in France; Peter, of Union; Tony, army in France; and Alice, Josephine, Thomas, Barbara, and Stanley, at home. In addition, three children are deceased. One brother, Paul Macioroski, who lives in Terry, also survives.Roy was so severely injured that he passed away in the Terry hospital about 24 hours after the accident. He was a student in the seventh grade of the Terry schools. --- condensed from The Terry Tribune 12-21-1944 p. 1-

Vernette Rose Macioroski, age 84, of Terry, MT passed away at the Prairie Community Health Center in Terry, MT. Vernette was born on April 5, 1926 in Rhame, North Dakota to Adolph and Dorothy (Davidson) Christianson. She attended grade school at Rhame, North Dakota, Ismay, MT and Mildred. Vernette and Tony Macioroski were married at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (LC-MS) in Miles City on June 4, 1947. Soon after, they moved to Terry where they made their home and raised their family. Vernette enjoyed collecting plates and various salt and pepper shakers and loved animals, especially cats & dogs. Vernette is survived by her husband Tony Macioroski of Terry, MT, children; Robert (Bonnie) Macioroski of Florence, MT and Sheila (Randy) Thilmony of Baker, MT, her brother Max Christianson of Miles City; brother-in-law Billy Bacon, of Washington, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Vernette was preceded in death by her brother Don Christianson and a sister Doris Bacon.

Tony A. Macioroski, age 91, of Terry passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at Prairie Community Nursing Home in Terry. Tony was born June 6, 1922 in Terry to Alex and Alice (Chesney) Macioroski. He attended Valley View county schools and worked on the family ranch until entering the U.S. Army in 1942. During WWII he served in Europe with the 3rd Army in the 6th Armored Division with General George Patton. He served in the Army for 3 years being honorably discharged in 1945. Upon returning from the Army, Tony married Vernette Christianson on June 4, 1947 and worked for Standard Oil Co. for 20 years and then carried U.S. Mail and was the caretaker for the Prairie County Cemetery. During the 1950’s he worked as a Day Cop and Night Cop for Terry. In addition to his parents Tony was preceded in death by his wife Vernette, brothers Albert, Chet, Tom, Stan, Elmer, Roy, Peter, Joe Macioroski and sisters, Josephine Macioroski, and Alma Mothershead. He is survived by his son Robert (Bonnie) Macioroski of Florence, daughter Sheila (Randy) Thilmony of Baker, sisters Alice (Leon) Gothard of Terry and Barbara Macioroski of Terry as well as 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

Josephine Macioroski, better known as "Josie", left this earth on Thursday, morning July 24, 2008 at approximately 7:00 am at the Circle Medical facility due to a stroke. Josie was born on June 10th at what at that time was known as one of Khans rooming house in Terry. She was not the only baby born there at that time there were others. The home presently is the residence of the Bruski family on McDonald Avenue, across from the now occupied Buffalo Rapids business. She was the daughter of Alexander Macioroski and Elsie Alice Szczesney- immigrant parents who came from across the ocean for freedom of all sorts probably the same occasion that is taking presently. She was baptized, received her first communion and was confirmed in the Catholic faith. Some of her religious education was received at the current John Roos residence where church services were held and also in Circle, MT and later at the Terry Church. Her first eight years of school education were at the rural school Valley View, approximately a half mile from the farmstead. That year in 1941 the school closed after her graduation due to lack of students. There were only four students left. Her dad was one of the teachers. That fall she entered Terry High and graduated from the facility. Due to the death of her father and one of her "kid" brothers, she went to work at the Lutheran Hospital which now is the retired Prairie Manor. Shortly after that she worked for Chris and Shirley Lampe, known to most today as Bud and Bettes, and also at the Yellowstone Café and Rogers Café when Clarice Burkingham was the proprietor. She left that type of work waiting tables and went to help her brothers with the raising of registered Herefords. She resided the remainder of her life in the place she truly cherished and loved - nature in its beauty. She helped manage the affairs of the ranch-farm and a "monkey wrench" was thrown into the operation and they had to purchase some of the land involved. She loved to cook and had her own special "knack" to throw stuff together and come out with wonderful food dishes. She had her own techniques in making salami and sausage which she made for hunters from Pennsylvania and neighbors. She made sausage and it was cured at the R&H Locker in Terry. She also made sauerkraut with her own private recipe, a lot of which was given away. Later years, her health began to decline, her kid brother Stan had an aneurism in 1989 and she stayed with him the entire period of this ordeal. After his recovery she cared for her older brother and kept the financial operations of the farm and ranch together. Later Stan had to receive medical attention, she carried that load also. She was grateful to God to help her with what transpired in her life-and her door was always open for a cup of coffee and a meal. Josie was preceded in death by her parents, sister Alma Mothershead, an infant sister, brothers; Albert, Joseph, Elmer, Chester, Peter, Tom, Roy and Stanley. Survivors include Alice (Leon) Gothard, Barb Macioroski and Tony (Vernette) Macioroski. Numerous nieces and nephews and special friends from Wisconsin, the Wyss brothers and David and Matt Macioroski, Perry Jensen and Frank Sir. She is also survived by her special friends that were with her faithfully until the end, Ralph and Benji.

Thomas Walter Macioroski was born November 5, 1927 at the Terry Lutheran Hospital, the son of Alex and Elsie Alice Szczesny Macioroski, immigrant parents from Poland. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. He received his first six years of education at the rural school, Valley View. The school had to close due to lack of students so he continued his education the remaining two years in Grandey School. He received his high school education at Terry High School. He was drafted during the Korean Conflict, spending two years there. He received the bronze star and was in the battle of "Heart Break Ridge",returning as only one of the five survivors. Upon returning home, he was "worn out". He was taken to the Veteran's Hospital in Miles City, where he was refused admittance and then was taken to Holy Rosary Hospital, then to Warm Springs and finally to the Veteran's Hospital in Sheridan WY. He spent approximately one year there to get back on the mend. He resided all his life at the ranch on Rad Route Road near Terry. He was a life time member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars in Circle. He was an avid horseman, farmer, rancher and helped neighbors and operated the family ranch. He loved his Hereford cattle and loved to tell stories. His favorite saying was "It will work out." Tom was proud to serve his country and show he was proud to be an American and in all ways respected what the US stands for. Mr Macioroski, 80, passed away on January 19, 2008 at Glendive Medical Center in Glendive. He is survived by sisters, Alice, Josie and Barb, a brother, Tony; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Chet, Peter, Ray, Stan, Joe, Albert and Elmer and sister, Alma. ---condensed from The Terry Tribune 1-23-2008 p. 2

Roy A. Macioroski of Terry, Montana United States was born in 1931 in Terry, and died at age 12 years old on December 18, 1944 in Terry.

In Memory Of Barbara V. Macioroski, age 91 of Terry. December 4, 1929 – December 26, 2020 Barbara Macioroski, age 91, of Terry passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Prairie Community Nursing Home in Terry. Barbara was born on December 4, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Alec Macioroski and Alice (Elsie) Szczesney. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. Barbara attended Valley View School and in the sixth grade her parents moved to Terry, MT to continue her schooling. She graduated from Terry High School and was employed by Prairie County working at the office of Public Welfare and the office of Superintendent of School. She also helped in the assessor’s office or wherever needed for assistance at the various offices at the Court House. A few years later she began working for the Production Marketing Administration for about three and half years. From there she began working at the Kempton Hotel in 1960 as a desk clerk and also selling Greyhound bus tickets. On July 20 1960 she began thirty-five-year career working with Montana Dakota Utilities, the last three years of which she managed it all by herself where she did the janitor job, collecting, yard work and anything and everything that had to be done. The office closed in July of 1996. Barbara enjoyed giving a helping hand at the church, American Legion Auxiliary or wherever needed. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Alma Mothershead, Josephine Macioroski and an infant sister, brothers; Albert, Joseph, Elmer, Chester, Peter, Tom, Roy, Stanley and Tony. She is survived by a sister Alice (Leon) Gothard and numerous nieces and nephews.

Stanley Paul James Macioroski was born March 31, 1934 in Glendive, son of Alexander P and Elsie Alice Szczesney Macioroski. He attended Terry Grandey School eight years and graduated from Terry High School with perfect attendance, traveling 29 miles to school. He liked sports, fishing, caring for animals, solitude of country life and raising Hereford cattle. He farmed and ranched until his death. He became a carpenter, mechanic and general fixer-upper, blessed with many talents. Mr Macioroski, died February 6, 2002, in the Prairie Community Medical Assistance Facility. Survivors include three sisters, Josephine Macioroski, Alice (Leon) Gothard and Barbara Macioroski, Terry; two brothers, Tom and Tony (Vernette) Macioroski, Terry; a half-brother, Albert. --condensed from The Terry Tribune 2-19-2003 p.4

Elsie Alice (Sczcesney) Macioroski of Terry, Montana United States was born on May 1, 1893 in Poland, and died at age 77 years old on October 1, 1970 in Terry.

Matthew Macioroski of Circle, McCone County, Montana was born on July 15, 1903, and died at age 81 years old in October 1984.

Nicholas Macioroski was born on October 21, 1911, and died at age 55 years old in December 1966. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nicholas Macioroski.

Katherine Macioroski of Terry, Prairie County, Montana was born on November 25, 1880, and died at age 87 years old in December 1967.

Thomas Walter Macioroski of Terry, Prairie County, Montana was born on November 5, 1927, and died at age 80 years old on January 19, 2008.

Alice Macioroski of Terry, Prairie County, Montana was born on May 1, 1893, and died at age 77 years old in October 1970.