Zora Granich¹ (F)
b. 6 March 1899, d. 27 October 1986
Pedigree
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     Zora Marasović was born on 6 March 1899 at Split, Dalmatia, daughter of Andrija Marasović and Ivanica Marasović.^2,3,4,5,6,7

Zora at age 8 and Ivanica Marasovich at age 35 and Draga Marasović at age 4 and Marija Ivanica Marasović at age 3 arrived as immigrants aboard the SS Pannonia on 19 September 1907 at Ellis Island, New York, New York. Final destination was with Andrija Marasovich at 1801 South 2nd Street St. Louis, Missouri.⁸

Zora Granich was also known as Zora Marasovich.⁸ She lived with Andrija Marasović and Ivanica Marasovich and Draga Marasović and Marija Ivanica Marasović in October 1907 at 1801 South 2nd Street, St. Louis, Missouri.⁸ She lived with Andrija Marasović and Draga Marasović, Edward Joseph Marasovic, Marija Ivanica Marasović and Ivanica Marasovich in 1911 at 1621 South 2nd (rear), St. Louis, Missouri. Spelling of name 'Andrew Marasofitch' in St Louis city directories is wrong, but believe we have the correct Andrew. Andrija is listed as a laborer. Family members are not listed. Could not find Marasovich name in St Louis city directories of the same time frame.^{9,10,11,12,13}

Zora married Philip Martin Granich, son of Giuseppe Granić and Cvita Delić, on 10 February 1918 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Croatian Catholic Church, 2864 E. 96th Street, Chicago, Illinois.¹⁴ Her married name was Zora Granich. At age 20, Zora became the mother of Marie Evelyn Granich on 27 May 1919 at Chicago, Illinois.⁶

Zora Granich was enumerated with Philip Martin Granich on the census of 31 January 1920 at 10347 Avenue "H", Chicago, Illinois, as Zora Granich. Zora was listed as 20 years old, shown as having immigrated in 1907 with naturalization petition applied for, born in Dalmatia as was her mother and father, can read and write, can speak English, occupation 'none'.¹⁵
At age 21, Zora became the mother of Joseph August Granich on 4 August 1920 at Chicago.^2,16,6 At age 24, Zora became the mother of Florence Barbara Granich on 4 December 1923 at Chicago.⁶ At age 26, Zora became the mother of Genevieve A. Granich on 31 July 1925.⁶ She and Philip Martin Granich lived at 10633 Avenue "O", Chicago, Illinois 1927. They lived in this house for almost sixty years.⁷ She filed a Petition for Naturalization on 8 February 1927 at US District Court, Chicago, Illinois.⁷ At age 28, Zora became the mother of Dorothy Josephine Granich on 18 March 1927 at Chicago.⁶ She was naturalized on 8 June 1927 at Chicago.⁷ Phillip and Zora Granich were released from their mortgage of 22 November 1927 with Friendship Building and Loan Association of Chicago for 10633 Avenue 'O' on 3 April 1929.¹⁷ Phillip and Zora Granich were released from their mortgage of 4 February 1924 with Friendship Building and Loan Association of Chicago for 10633 Avenue 'O' on 3 April 1929.¹⁸ Andrija Marasović, Ivanica Marasovich, Edward Joseph Marasovic, Sister Mary Andrew Marasovich Order of Carmel, Joseph August Granich, Florence Barbara Granich, Marie Evelyn Granich, Genevieve A. Granich, Lorraine Rose Kovack, Unknown Padzich, Nikola Malenica, Marija Ivanica Kovack, Mate Kovačević, Zora Granich, Joseph Melvan, Joseph Komar, Joseph Hrstich, Mate Hrstich, Petar Koljanin, Mary Hrstich, Anna Hartman, Dorothy Josephine Granich, James Kovack and Mary Furlan attended the wedding of Jakov Radja and Draga Marasović on 4 May 1929 at Chicago.^19,20,21,22

Zora Granich was enumerated with Philip Martin Granich on the census of 10 April 1930 at Chicago as Zora Granich. She was listed as a married white female, 31 years old, wife of the Head of Household, age 18 when first married. She is shown as having immigrated in 1907 and has been naturalized, born in Yugoslavia with mother and father born in Yugoslavia. Before coming to the US the native language was Croatian. She did not attend school in the previous six months and can read, write and speak English.²³
The Dalmatinska Sloga (Dalmatian Concord) of South Chicago, with its 134 members became affiliated with the Croatian Fraternal Union in January 1931. For over fifty six years, CFU Lodge 17 continued to label itself as "Dalmatinska Sloga CFU Lodge 17". On 11 November 1987, Lodge 17 was transferred to Lodge 229 of South Chicago.^24,25 At age 32, Zora became the mother of Phyllis Ann Granich on 4 February 1932 at Chicago.⁶ At age 35, Zora became the mother of Lois Jane Granich on 5 February 1935.⁶ At age 40, Zora became the mother of Carol Ann Granich on 1 January 1940 at Chicago.⁶ She and Philip Martin Granich gathered with the rest of the family circa July 1942 at Chicago. Joey was about to leave for North Africa.²⁶ She was elected as President of the Board of Trustees (Pno.) of Dalmatinska Sloga Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 17 for calendar year 1946 in 1945 at Chicago.²⁷ She was an attendee when Andrija Marasović and Ivanica Marasovich were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with family members on 2 March 1947 at 10732 Avenue "O", Chicago, Illinois.²⁸ She and Carolyn Radja, Edward Joseph Marasovic, Sister Mary Andrew Marasovich Order of Carmel and Marija Ivanica Kovack were the heirs of the estate of Ivanica Marasovich probated on 27 October 1961 at Probate Court of Cook County, Richard J. Daley Center, Chicago, Illinois. Caroline Radja and Edward Marasovich acted as Executors.

They were 'bonded' for $11,500 for faithful discharge of their duties.

The estate was valued approximately as $5,000 Personal and $5,000 Real Estate.

The heirs were identified as Edward Marasovich, Caroline Radja, Mary Kovack, Zorka Granich and Anna Marasovich (aka Sister Mary Andrew)

On 27 October 1961, Caroline Radja was called to testify as to the legitimacy of the five children heirs of Ivanica.

On 20 November 1961, Dr. Leo H. Holm, M.D. filed a claim for $25 against the estate. His service was for anesthesia for a fractured hip on 28 June 1961.

For a fee of $13 the probate was published in the 'Chicago Daily Law Bulletin' on 31 October 1961 and November 7-14 1961.

Mr. D.M. Knight and Counsel Vincent Knaus were called to testify, on 27 October, that they witnessed the signing, on 11 September 1958, by Ivanica of the will being probated. Official Reporting Service of the Probate Court billed the estate $17 documenting the will proof. This was a revised will from the one signed on 22 August 1957. This new will included in the probate file is illegible.

On 30 November 1961, Mr. Jerome J. Smerz, appraiser, testified that no 'goods or chattels' of the estate have come to his knowledge.

The Claude E. Griesel Mortuary, represented by Grace Griesel, submitted a voucher of $1,701.05 for 'Directorial Services' in the funeral of Ivanica. This included $795 for the casket.

On 1 November, the Executors submitted to the Court an inventory of estate assets:
1. Unecumbered and unimproved Lot 13, adjacent to 10732 Ave O, Chicago.
2. Unecumbered Lot 14 improved with a one and a half story frame residence containing two apartments, 6 rooms up and 3 rooms down.
3. Unecumbered and unimproved Lot 15, adjacent to 10732 Ave O, Chicago.
4. Savings account at Steel City National Bank account #17959 for $5,513.20
5. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company policy #56855751, dated 22 April 1918, on life of Ivanica, proceeds of $50.10.

Total cash proceeds of $7,112.11 minus costs for various administrative fees and services (including $375 for each of the two executors) of $2,262.00 and debts of $1,742.05 leaving cash on hand for distribution of $3,108.06. The distribution to each of the five heirs was then $421.61 plus $1,000 to Caroline Radja according to the will dated 11 September 1958. Sale proceeds of the three lots and building is NOT mentioned.²⁹ On 5 November 1962 the title to the real estate (three lots and one building) Of Ivanica Marasovich was transferred to her five heirs Edward Marasovich, Caroline Radja, Mary Kovack, Zorka Granich and Anna Marasovich.³⁰ She and Philip Martin Granich celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in 1963 at Rupcich Restaurant, 106th and Indianapolis Blvd, Chicago, Illinois. The party took place in the Rupcich restaurant on Indianapolis Boulevard and 106th Street.³¹ On 23 December 1963 the title to the real estate (three lots (13, 14 & 15) and one building) of heirs Edward Marasovich, Caroline Radja, Mary Kovack, Zorka Granich and Anna Marasovich from Ivanica Marasovich was transferred to Angelo and Hanna DiCianni of Chicago. No sale price was mentioned.^32,33 Angelo & Hanna DiCianni, purchasers of Ivanica Marasovich's inherited three lots immediately secured a mortgage from The Steel City National Bank of Chicago for $12,500 for lots 14 & 15. It can be assumed that this is close to what they paid the heirs on transfer of the title. So the heirs received about $2,500 each.³⁴ She attended the marriage of Jeanne Scott and Thomas Gregory Radja on 21 August 1967 at First Congregational Church, 1047 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, Illinois.³⁵ She and Philip Martin Granich celebrating their fiftyth wedding anniversary in February 1968 at Chicago.³¹ She and Philip Martin Granich celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary in 1983.²⁸ She died of Lymphoma on 27 October 1986 at Chicago at age 87.^2,5,6 She was buried on 30 October 1986 in the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery located in Calumet City, Illinois.^5,28 On 13 March 1987 the property at 10633 Avenue 'O' owned by Phillip and Zora Granich was transferred in equal shares to their heirs Florence Waclawik, Marie Drozda, Dorothy Rupcich, Phyllis Leahy, Lois Marciniak, Carol Bender and Genevieve Rassel. The fair market value of the property was declared to be $45,000.³⁶ On 20 March 1987 the property at 10633 Avenue 'O' owned by the heirs of Phillip and Zora Granich (Florence Waclawik, Marie Drozda, Dorothy Rupcich, Phyllis Leahy, Lois Marciniak, Carol Bender and Genevieve Rassel) was transferred to Jose L. and Mae B. Reyes for an undisclosed amount of money.³⁷

Last Edited=8 Dec 2007