Dolores Jean Butcher

Notes:

She married Willis Lambrecht (born 15 Dec 1925) on 21 Dec 1946. They were the parents of Connie Lambrecht (born 25 Nov 1947), who married Don Krueger on 18 May 1968 in North Bend, Nebraska. Connie and Don Krueger had two children, Rebecca Jean who married Dennis J. Hellman of Fairbury and Bill Wayne who married Debra Sue Waiski and has one son. A "Five Generations" picture was published in a local paper showing "Miss Rebecca Jean Kruger, held on the laps of great grandmother, Olga Krepel, and her great grandmother, Albie Kucera. Standing were her grandmother, Dolores Lambrecht and her mother Connie Kruger."

Notes:

(Research):
Census Information:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Polk County, Osceola Twp
Enumerated April 13, 1930
ED 82-7 SD 6 Sheet 7B
171-171
Kucera, Jerry R Hd M W 46 M 22 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Kucera, Albie M. Wife F W 44 M 19 Neb Boh Neb
Kucera, Ernest G Son M W 16 S Neb Neb Neb Farm Laborer
Butcher, Clarence A Son-in-law M W 25 M 22 Neb Neb Neb
Butcher, Olga A Dtr F W 23 M 19 Neb Neb Neb
Butcher, Dolores Jean Granddaughter F W 1 10/12 Neb Neb Neb

Clarence married Olga A. Kucera on 13 Apr 1926 in Nebraska. Olga (daughter of Jaroslav "Jerry" Rudolph Kucera and Albina M. "Albie" Beznoska) was born on 10 Aug 1906 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 13 Sep 2002 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Caroline Mastny showed their date of marriage as 13 April 1936, but this must have been a typo. As of the 1930 census, they had been married 4 years. It appears the year of marrige must have been 1926.

Notes:

Funeral Held for Jerry R. Kucera

Jaroslav Rudolph Kucera, son of Joseph Kucera and Mary (nee Milacek) was born on June 8, 1884 near Prague, Nebraska. He passed away on July 30, 1965 at the Birchwood Manor Home in North Bend.

Jerry, as he was commonly called, was baptized as in infant in the Church at Plasi, near Prague. He grew up in the Prague-Weston area. On August 2, 1904 he was united in Holy Matrimony to Albie Beznoska, who survives. Other survivors include a son Ernest of Fremont, a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Olga) Krepel of North Bend, two grandchildren and six great-children.

For approximately 40 years, Jerry was a farmer. In about 1945 he and Mrs. Kucera moved to North Bend where he operated a filling station for a few years, and then worked on road maintenance for the county until 1960 when he retired.

Funeral services were held at 2 P.M. Monday at the Moser Funeral Home. Rev. Roy Beckmann officiated. Organist was Mrs. Ralph Wilshusen who accompanied soloist Miss LaDonna Wilshusen.

Pallbearers were Ray Beznoska, Melvin Beznoska, Leonard Tomasek, Leland Tomasek, Robert Allan and Duane Arthur. Honorary Pallbearers were Jim Philips, Jim Vojtech, Ed Borgelt, Louis Kracl, Lewis Racek and Albert Dvorak. Burial was at National Cemetery, Prague, Nebraska. Arrangements were by Moser Funeral Home.

(Undated, unreferenced clipping courtesy of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska: 1965 handwritten on clipping)

(Research):

Census Information:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Polk County, Osceola Twp
Enumerated April 13, 1930
ED 82-7 SD 6 Sheet 7B
171-171
Kucera, Jerry R Hd M W 46 M 22 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Kucera, Albie M. Wife F W 44 M 19 Neb Boh Neb
Kucera, Ernest G Son M W 16 S Neb Neb Neb Farm Laborer
Butcher, Clarence A Son-in-law M W 25 M 22 Neb Neb Neb
Butcher, Olga A Dtr F W 23 M 19 Neb Neb Neb
Butcher, Dolores Jean Granddaughter F W 1 10/12 Neb Neb Neb

Jaroslav married Albina M. "Albie" Beznoska on 2 Aug 1904 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. Albina (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Beznoska, Jr. and Karolina "Caroline" Datel) was born on 27 Aug 1885 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 9 Feb 1980 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Prague Cemetery, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Albie Kucera

Funeral services for Albie M. Kucera, 94, were held Tuesday afternoon at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Rev. Anderson Kwankin of the United Methodist Church officiated, with music provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Diffey.

Burial was at the National Cemetery at Prague, with Robert Allan, Leland Tomasek, Willis Lambrecht, Bill Lambrecht, Don Kruger and Duane Arthur serving as pallbearers.

Albie M. Beznoska was born Aug. 27, 1885 at Morse Bluff, the daughter of Frank and Caroline (Datel) Beznoska. She married Jerry R. Kucera, Aug. 2, 1904 at Wahoo and they farmed near Prague, Hooper and North Bend. He died July 30, 1965.

She was a member of the Methodist Church, was a resident of Birchwood Manor at the time of her death, Saturday, Feb. 9, 1980.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Olga) Krepel of North Bend; a brother Adolph Beznoska of Lawton, Oklahoma.; sisters, Mrs. Lillie Tomasek, Mrs. Millie Arthur and Mrs. Agnes Muckendorfer, all of North Bend; two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a son Ernest, sister Anna, and brothers, Frank, Joe, Jim and Louis.

(Undated, unreferenced clipping courtesy of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska: 1980 handwritten on clipping)

Notes:

Married:
Prior to their marriage, Jerry Kucera purchased his father-in-law's farm. He and Albie moved onto it after their marriage in 1904.

The following article about the Kucera's Golden Wedding Anniversary was published in an unreferenced local newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kucera were honored Sunday with a 6:30 dinner at their home, marking their golden wedding anniversary.

Jerry Kucera and Albie Beznoska were married in Wahoo, August 2, 1904, and have lived in North Bend for the past ten years. Mrs. and Mrs. Kucera received a number of beautiful gifts.

Present at the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mastny of Schuyler, Mrs. and Mrs. John Kucera, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kucera, Joe Kucera, Blanche Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lantefield, and Mrs. Libbie Ondracek of Fremont, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beznoska, Mr. and Mrs. John Tomasek, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Beznoska and Kenny, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tomasek, Richard and Randy, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Borgelt, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lambrecht, Connie and Billy, Mrs. Emman Howe, Mrs. Anna Hines and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Krepel.

Notes:

Caroline Mastney reports that the family moved to Oklahoma in 1902. Frank was able to buy each of his five sons a farm. His granddaughter Maybelle notes he "had 5 adjoining 360 acres for the 5 boys."

"Illness Fatal to A Resident of North Bend"

Frank Beznoski, sr., of North Bend, died Saturday afternoon in Kolouch hospital, where he had been brought Friday for treatment. He had been a sufferer with stomach trouble for several years.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the ZBDJ Hall in Morse Bluff, with burial in Morse Bluff cemetery.

Mr. Beznoski was born July 6, 1858, in Bohemia, and came to the United States as a young man. He was married to Miss Caroline Datel in North Bend Nov 20, 1876 and 10 children were born to the union. The surviving children are Frank of North Bend, and Lewis, Joseph, Adolph and James all of Lawton, Oklahoma, Anna Ruzicka of Moorhead, Minn., and Albie Kudtka, Lillie Tomasek, Millie Arthur and Agnes Dupth, all of North Bend.

Mr. Beznoski was actively engaged in farming until about 10 years ago, when he retired and had since made his home in North Bend.

"Called by Death"

Death on Saturday evening released Frank Beznoska, Sr., from suffering which had been his protion for a number of years due to stomach trouble. His condition had been serious for the past few months. On Friday he was removed from his home to a hospital at Schuyler, where he passed away the following evening.

Hoping for relief from his ailment, he spent the summer and fall in Oklahoma but returned to North Bend in December not much improved.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. Phillipps of Clarkson were held Tuesday. Following a short service at the home at 1:00 services were held at 2:00 pm at the ZCBJ hall in Morse Bluff. Interment was made in the Killian cemetery in Saunders county.

Among those whos were her from a distance to attend the funeral were: Mrs. Anna Ruzicka, Moorhead, Minnesota; Joe and James Beznoska, Lawton, Oklahoma; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Soukup and daughter Marie, Milligan, Nebraska; Frank Soukup, Sr. and Joe Soukup, Milligan, Nebraska.

Frank Beznoska was born at Beron, Bohema (sic), July 6, 1858. He came to America with his parents in 1869 when he was eleven years old. The family located first in Cleveland, Ohio, but not long after came to Saunders county, Nebraska, and took up land near where the town of Morse Bluff is now located. His parents were among the early settlers of Saunders county and in the days before the bridge was built across the Platte river at North Bend his father operated a ferry which transported travelers across the river at this point.

Mr. Beznoska was married in 1879 at Fremont, Nebraska to Miss Caroline Datel and lived on a farm in Saunders county until 1903 when they sold the farm and purchased land near Lawton, Oklahoma. They lived there until a few years ago when they transferred their land to their sons and retired from farming. They purchased a home in North Bend and located here.

Mr. Beznoska is survived by his wife and the following children: Frank Beznoska, Jr., Mrs. Jerry Kucera, Mrs. John Tomasek, Jr., Mrs. Lloyd Arthur and Mrs. W.G. Gutch, all of North Bend; Mrs. James Ruzicka of Moorhead, Minnesota; Joe, Louis, Adolph and James Beznoska of Lawton, Oklahoma; nineteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One child died in infancy.

Mrs. Beznoska was a man of fine principles and a good neighbor and friend. He took great pleasure in his family and in his granchildren and will be deeply missed by them. All of these and particularly the bereaved wife, have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clippings: Courtesty of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska)


CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

Row 5 Sec 1 east to west

Frank Beznoska Jr
1858 - 1929






(Research):From the Familysearch 1880 United States Census and National Index

Census Place:Douglas, Saunders, Nebraska Source:FHL Film 1254756 National Archives Film T9-0756 Page 37

RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace

Frank BASNOSKY Self M M W 22 BOHEMIA Occ:Farmer Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Caroline BASNOSKY Wife F M W 19 BOHEMIA Occ:Keeps House Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Frank BASNOSKY Son M S W 8 M NE Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA

1900 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Morse Bluff
Enumerated the 5th of June 1900 by Hans M Mackfranz
SD 4, ED 128 Stamped 82
27-28
Beznoska, Frank Hd W M July 1858 41 M 20 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1865 35 No Farmer
Beznoska, Caroline Wf W F May 1862 37 M 20 11/10
Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1870 30
Beznoska, Frank Son W M Aug 1882 17 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Labor
Beznoska, Annie Dtr W F Aug 1884 15 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Albina Dtr W F Aug 1886 14 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Isack Son W M Jan 1888 12 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Adolph Son W M Apr 1892 8 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Lillie Dtr W F May 1894 6 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Millie Dtr W F Aug 1895 4 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Agnes Dtr W F Sep 1898 2 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Beznoska, Baby Son W M Feb 1900 3/12 Neb Bohemia Bohemia

1910 Federal Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Cedar, ED 136
Enumerated 11 May 1910
SD 4 ED 136 Sheet 14B
319-319
Beznoska, Frank Hd M W 52 Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Aust/Boh 1869 Na Eng Farmer
Beznoska, Cary Wf F W 48 Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Aust/Boh 1870 English
Beznoska, Louis Son M W 22 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Working Home Farm
Beznoska, Joseph Son M W 21Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Working Home Farm
Beznoska, Adolf Son M W 19 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Working Home Farm
Beznoska, Lilly Dtr F W 17 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh
Beznoska, Millie Dtr F W 15 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh
Beznoska, Agnes Dtr F W 13 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh
Beznoska, James Son M W 11Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh

1920 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Cedar Bluffs
Enumerated 12 Jan 1920 by ?. E. Smith
SD 4 ED 146 Sheet 6B
Fm 167-169
Beznoska, Frank Hd M W 62 M 1865 Na 1875 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
Beznoska, Caroline Wf F W 58 M 1865 Na 1875 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
Beznoska, Adolf Son M W 27 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Working on Farm
Beznoska, James Son M W 20 S Bohemia Bohemia Working on Farm
The household immediately following his was that of his son, Joseph.

Frantisek married Karolina "Caroline" Datel on 21 Nov 1878 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. Karolina (daughter of Josef "Joseph" Datel, Sr. and Anna Sukova) was born on 13 Jan 1862 in Kolec, Bohemia; died on 20 Jan 1940 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Carolina Beznoska

Mrs. Carlina Beznoska, daughter of pioneer parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Datel, Sr. and a long time resident of this community died Saturday afternoon at her home on East Ninth street. She had been in ill health for a long time and very seriously ill for two weeks prior to her death. She was 78 years and 7 days of age.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. C.H. Lind were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2:00 pm. Mrs. Arthur Hanke and Mrs. W.K. Robertson sang two duet numbers...

The pall bearers were her five sons Frank, Louis, James, Adoph and Joe Beznoska, and one grandson Ray Beznoska. Burial was made in the Killian cemetery near Morse Bluff.

These of her immediate family who mourn her departure were her five sons: Frank of North Bend; Louis, Joseph, Adolph, and James of Geronimo, Oklahoma, and her five daughters, Mrs. James Ruzicka of Hooper, Nebraska; Mrs. Joe Tomasek, Jr., Mrs. L.K. Arthur, and Mrs. W.S. Gutch of North Bend. Twenty grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren survive her as do also three sisters and three brothers. The sisters and brothers are Mrs. John Matejka of Long Beach, California, Mrs. Elizabeth Bloch, Mrs. Frank Howe and Frank Datel of North Bend, James Datel of Perry, Oklahoma, and Thos. Datel of South Dakota.

Those who came from a distance to attend the funeral besides the sons from Oklahoma were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Datel, Emil Matejka and Mrs. and Mrs. Ray Beznoska of Omaha. There were also many neighbors and friends from Saunders county where the family formerly resided.

Carolina Beznoska

Caroline Datel was born in Colech, Bohemia, on January 13, 1863. She came to America when she was seven years of age, living at Fort Madison, Iowa, where she spent her childhood. Later she came to Saunders county, Nebraska, where she lived for a number of years.

On the first day of November, 1878, she was united in marriage to Mr. Frank Beznoska. To this union were born seven children, on of whom died in infancy.

The family moved from Saunders county to Oklahoma, where they lived for about twenty years. For of the sons still reside there. A number of years ago Mr. and Mrs. Beznoska located at North Bend. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on November 21, 1928. This of course was a most joyous occasion. It is one that denotes victory and triumph. Together they walked life's road, amid the trials, sacrifices and sorrows. For fifty years they shared in the triumphs, joys and rewards that life brought them. Four months later on March 22, 1929, Mr. Beznoska departed this life.

All but one of the children were at her bedside when she departed this life (Mrs. James Ruzicka of Moreheed, Minnesota, was unable to be present). What a token of esteem and love this fact reveals--these sons and daughters, many of them coming from a great distance to be present during the illness and demise of their beloved mother. Yet we do not wonder so much that it should be so, for who can measure the love, the devotion and care that a mother gives to her own.

Mrs. Beznoska was an incarnation of all that he word mother means. Her home and loved ones were always first in her thoughts and solicitations. What a precious memory these will retain of the moments they stood together about her bed, showing their love and appreciation in return for her great love and sacrifice for them. May God's blessing be upon her memory.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clippings: Courtesty of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska)


From a 1941 newspaper column

The residence of the late Mrs. Caroline Beznoska was sold at auction to settle the estate. Joe Bures bought the place for his mother. Consideration was $550.

CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

Row 5 Sec 1 east to west


Carolina Beznoska
1862 - 1940