John Anton Tomasek

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John Tomasek

North Bend--Services for John Tomasek, 85, of rural North Bend will be at 2 pm Wednesday at First United Methodist Church here.

Tomasek, a retired farmer, died Sunday evening at Memorial Hospital of Dodge County.

He was born on June 4, 1893 in Morse Bluff, and was a lifetime resident of the area.

On March 5, 1913, he married the former Lillie Beznoska in Fremont. She survives.

Tomasek belonged to the First United Methodist Church.

He is survived by two sons, Leonard and Leland, both of North Bend; a daughter, Mrs. Caroline Mastney, of Schuyler; a sister, Mabel Melton, Fremont, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The Reb. Anderson Kwakin will officiate at Wednesday's services. Burial will be in Killian Cemetery, southwest of Morse Bluff.

Moser Memorial Chapel, here, is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation begins at 11 am Tuesday.

A memorial fund has been established to the church.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clippings: 1979 handwritten on the clipping, Courtesty of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska)

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Census Information:

1920 Census
Nebraska, Dodge, Union Twp, ED 115
Enumerated 14 Jan 1920 by Edward A. Smith
SD 3, ED 115 Sheet 4A
Enumerated 22 Jan 1920 by Edward A. Smith
SD 3, ED 115 Sheet 3A
44-44
Tomasek, John A Jr Hd O M W 26 M Neb Iowa Neb Farmer
Tomasek, Lillie Wf F W 25 M Neb Boh Boh
Tomasek, Caroline L Dtr F W 20/12 S Neb Neb Neb
45-45
Tomasek, John Hd M M W 50 M Iowa Unk-Boh Unk-Boh Farmer
Tomasek, Christina Wf F W 41 M Neb Unk-Boh Unk-Boh
Tomasek, Mable J Dtr F W 14 S Neb Iow Neb
Tomasek, Thelma Dtr F W 9 S Neb Iow Neb
Tomasek, Zelma Dtr F W 9 S Neb Iow Neb
Tomasek, Alvin Son M W 4 S Nob Iow Neb

John married Lillie Beznoska on 5 Mar 1913 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Lillie (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Beznoska, Jr. and Karolina "Caroline" Datel) was born on 8 Nov 1893 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 12 Sep 1983 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Honored on Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. John Tomasek Jr. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, March 5 at their home, with a dinner for relatives and a party in the evening for neighbors and friends.

The couple was married March 5, 1913 in Fremont. Their attendants were Miss Anna Soukup of Cedar Bluffs and the late brother of the bride, Louis Beznoska. They moved to a farm northwest of North Bend were they are still living.

Mrs. and Mrs. Tomasek have three children: a daughter, Mrs. Louis Mastny of Schuyler, and two sons, Leonard and Leland of North Bend. They have four grandchildren, Richard, Randy, Vicki Jean and Jeannie Lynn.

Couple celebrate 65th

Mr. and Mrs. John Tomasek celebrated their Wedding Anniversary Sunday with a dinner in the home of their son, Mrs. and Mrs. Leland Tomasek and family. Also hosting the event were the couples other children, Mrs. and Mrs. Louis (Caroline) Mastny of Schuyler, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tomasek.

Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tomasek, V??? Tomasek, Jeannie, Gary and Steven Tomasek, A?? Kucera, Millie Arthur, Raymond Beznoska, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Beznoska, Leah and Frank.

Afternoon guests were Mrs. and Mrs. Emil Ruzicka, Mrs. Hilda Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ruzicka, daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ruzicka and family and Mrs. Gene Ruzicka and family, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Villwok and Mark of Craig.

Mr. and Mrs. John Tomasek were married May 5, 1913 at Fremont. She is the former Lillie Beznoska of Cedar Bluffs. They have spent their married live farming in the North Bend area.

The couple have six grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

(Undated, unreferenced newsclippings, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

1. Caroline Tomasek was born on 22 May 1918 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 20 Feb 2018 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska.
2. Leonard Tomasek was born on 6 Sep 1925 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 10 Aug 2013 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Killian Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.
3. Leland Tomasek was born on 27 Oct 1929 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 4 Aug 1984 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.

Notes:

FindAGrave shows him as a son of Mike TOMASEK and Annie FEVELE.


(Research):

Census Information:

1900 Census
Nebraska, Dodge County, Union Twp
Enumerated 14 Jun 1900
SD 3 ED 100 Sheet 6A
102-102
Tomasek, John A Head W M Mar 1869 31 Mo Ill (???) Boh Boh Farmer
Tomasek, Christina Wf W F Sept 1877 22 M 0 2/1 Neb Boh Boh
Tomasek, John Son W M Aug 1892 7 S Neb Ill Ill
Tomasek, Laurence Son W M July 1897 2 S Neb Ill Neb

1920 Census
Nebraska, Dodge, Union Twp, ED 115
Enumerated 14 Jan 1920 by Edward A. Smith
SD 3, ED 115 Sheet 4A
Enumerated 22 Jan 1920 by Edward A. Smith
SD 3, ED 115 Sheet 3A
44-44
Tomasek, John A Jr Hd O M W 26 M Neb Iowa Neb Farmer
Tomasek, Lillie Wf F W 25 M Neb Boh Boh
Tomasek, Caroline L Dtr F W 20/12 S Neb Neb Neb
45-45
Tomasek, John Hd M M W 50 M Iowa Unk-Boh Unk-Boh Farmer
Tomasek, Christina Wf F W 41 M Neb Unk-Boh Unk-Boh
Tomasek, Mable J Dtr F W 14 S Neb Iowa Neb
Tomasek, Thelma Dtr F W 9 S Neb Iowa Neb
Tomasek, Zelma Dtr F W 9 S Neb Iowa Neb
Tomasek, Alvin Son M W 4 S Nob Iowa Neb

John married Carrie Chmelka on 23 Aug 1892 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Carrie was born on 31 Oct 1872 in Nebraska; died on 31 Oct 1898 in Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

FindAGrave shows her as Carie Chamelka (sic) Tomasek, a daughter of Anton Chamelka (sic) and Mary Novak

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Married:
FindAGrave states that their marriage was witnessed by Frank Wirka and Mary Tomasek