Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Planeta, Stanley 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

Planeta, Stanley, marshal of Coal City has held his present responsible 
position since 1910, having been elected as such twice in succession, and is 
one of the most efficient officials this city has ever had, for he is a man of 
unswerving integrity and ability. He was born in Austria in 1883, a son of 
Frank and Barbara (Wesley) Planeta, natives of Austria. The father was a 
farmer in his native land, but not being satisfied with conditions there, came 
to the United States in 1884, and located at Coal City, Ill., where he found 
employment in the mines. For a year he worked in them, and then retired, both 
he and his wife living comfortably in Coal City. In 1912, Mrs. Planeta made an 
enjoyable trip to her old home in Austria, returning in September of that same 
year. There were thirteen children in the family, of whom Frank, Joe and 
Barbara died in early childhood. The others are: Josephine Dolansby, Anna 
Schimango, Stanley, Fred, James, Mary, Frank, Joe, (II), Barbara and Willie.

Stanley Planeta was reared in Coal City and educated in the local schools.  He 
worked in the mines at Coal City until 1910, when he was elected to his 
present office, and was forced to give up other employment to discharge the 
duties pertaining to it.  In 1907, Marshal Planeta was married to Albena Smith 
of Coal City and they have two children namely:  George and Irene.  
Politically Mr. Planeta is a Democrat, while his religious affiliations are 
with the Catholic Church.  He is a leader in the Bohemian lodge of Coal City 
and extremely popular in it as he is on the outside.  Recently, he built 
himself a new residence in Coal City and feels permanently located here.  
Fearless in the prosecution of his duties, Marshal Planeta is a man whom wrong 
doers respect for they know he will not tolerate any infringement of the laws, 
and the law-abiding people trust him implicitly for they appreciate the fact 
that he will maintain their rights and keep order.

page 887

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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