Category Archives: Ancestors

William Getto Obituary

Posted on August 28, 2007 by ,

Please send Chug your 5 – 10 favorite photos from the JJJJ 2007. Digital images in jpg format preferred. Annie Tinker sent this obituary about JoJo’s brother, Getto McDonald. Getto McDonald obituary (December 26, 1902 – March 21, 1965)Getto McDonald … Continue reading →

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Mema and TJ home and JoJo and Getto on trike

Posted on August 22, 2007 by ,

Please send Chug your 5 – 10 favorite photos from the JJJJ 2007. Digital images in jpg format preferred. Annie Tinker sent these photos. 3557 East Douglas, Wichita, KSMema and TJ McDonald bought this home in 1920 (scanned in B&W) … Continue reading →

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JoJo’s Homily by Fr. Whealan

Posted on August 17, 2007 by ,

Katie Tinker Young sent this, a copy of Fr. Whealan’s homily at JoJo’s funeral Mass. JoJo And The Fountain of Youth Our attitude toward funerals gives us an indication of how strong our faith is. Unless a person dies as … Continue reading →

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Family Tree on geni.com

Posted on July 17, 2007 by ,

Ryan Tinker, Rob’s son, and Jon Luciano, Alisha’s husband, have volunteered to help put together a family tree. They will be using geni.com, which they will describe during the reunion. Ryan and Jon will likely need more information from all … Continue reading →

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Photos – July 14, 2007

Posted on July 14, 2007 by ,

Kevin Malone sent these images, which Chug scanned and then returned to Kevin. If you have old photos you’re willing to share, especially past Christmas card photos or from previous family get togethers or JJJJs, please email digital images to … Continue reading →

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William Patrick McDonald – JoJo’s grandfather

Posted on July 9, 2007 by ,

This is from Bob R: William Patrick (WP) McDonald was born March 21, 1826, and died October 13, 1885. He died when TJ (JoJo’s father) and twin brother WP were juniors at St. Benedict’s College (now Benedictine College, web site), … Continue reading →

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Photos – July 8, 2007

Posted on July 8, 2007 by ,

Annie Tinker sent these photos. If you have old photos you’re willing to share, especially past Christmas card photos or from previous family get togethers or JJJJs, please email digital images to Chug: chugach -at- gmail.com You can mail print … Continue reading →

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Photos – July 7, 2007

Posted on July 7, 2007 by ,

Annie Tinker sent these photos. If you have old photos you’re willing to share, especially past Christmas card photos or from previous family get togethers or JJJJs, please email digital images to Chug: chugach -at- gmail.com You can mail print … Continue reading →

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William Getto McDonald

Posted on July 1, 2007 by ,

William Getto McDonald was JoJo’s brother (December 26, 1902 – March 21, 1965). He was married to Florence T. Blum (born October 13, 1904 in Dansville, NY) on January 26, 1928. A photo of Getto and Florence is here. Their … Continue reading →

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Peter and Teressa Getto family

Posted on July 1, 2007 by ,

This image is a photograph of a photograph that belongs to Chug. Peter and Teressa Getto family standing: Therese and Josephine (DoDo)seated: Teressa (nee Zimmerman, JoJo’s grandmother), Peter, and Sophie (Mema, JoJo’s mother)in front: Rosie (Ordie)DoDo and Ordie never married … Continue reading →

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