Milo J. Hromadka

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Being the youngest son, Milo was home during the War to help his parents on the farm. (Milligan, p 307).

Milo J. Hromadka
Milo J. Hromadka 83, Milligan, Neb., died Thursday (6/19/08) in Exeter. Born to Frank & Anna (Herynk) Hromadka on September 28, 1924 at Milligan.
Survivors: wife, Lorene, Milligan; daughter & son-in-law, Jane & Sam Antholz, York; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Felix Bedlan & Jean, Fairbury; granddaughters, Jessica Antholz & fiancee, Tucker Reed, Lincoln; Jenna Antholz & fiancee, Zack Adamson, Lincoln; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (6/24/08) at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan. Father David Bourek officiating. Graveside services Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation beginning Monday (6/23/08) from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials to family in lieu of flowers. Farmer & Son Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 6/21/2008. Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy.

Family/Spouse: Lorene Marie Bedlan. Lorene (daughter of Felix Bedlan and Mamie Krupicka) was born on 14 Dec 1931 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jul 2021 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
They are both graduates of Milligan High School, and live on a farm northeast of Milligan. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters: Jane and Jackie. Jane lives with her husband Sam Antholz in York, Nebraska. Jane and Sam have two daughters, Jessica and Jenna. Jackie was killed in a tragic car accident on August 20, 1978. (Milligan, p 196).

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He attended the Nebraska School of Agriculture in Lincoln, NE.

source:
http://www.45thdivision.org/Veterans/Hromadka645.htm


Frank and his father were certified members of the Red Polled Cattle Club. They operated a dairy, delivering fresh bottled milk and cream to Milligan residents and businesses. Cows were hand-milked, and glass bottles were washed and sterilized by hand. The dairy was closed during World War II when the children were no longer there to help run it. (Milligan, p 307).

Frank married Anna Herynk on 22 Feb 1909 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Anton Herynk and Terezie Vejraska) was born on 10 Oct 1885 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Feb 1978 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
They met at the Milligan Catholic Church which they both attended. Frank and Anna went to Geneva, Nebraska, by horse and carriage, to be married on February 22, 1909. The day began very sunny and clear, but by the time the newleyweds had reached the bride's family home, nearly 12 inches of snow had fallen. Frank and Anna, along with four other couples, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Capek, Mr. and Mrs. James Kotas, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Capek and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schultz were married at the same time by Judge Fulton. (Milligan, p 307).

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John learned his father's trade of blacksmith. He served in the army in Europe, and came to America at age 22, leaving his family behind. When he arrived in Exeter, Nebraska, he was met by Mr. SLUKA, who he had known in the old country. John practiced the trade of blacksmith and horticulturist while in the army. Neighbors helped him put up a blacksmith shop and purchase tools. His parents were Tomas HROMADKA and Josephine HALOCH. His two sisters were Mary Hromadka, wife of Emil FRANTA of Omaha. His other sister, Rose Hromadka, married Emanuel HAVELKA of Rice Lake, Wisconsin. (Milligan, p 309-310).

John married Anna Kral on 24 Feb 1879 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of John Kral and Josephine Hrudicka) was born on 20 Jul 1862 in Nebraska; died on 27 Oct 1922 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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They traveled to America with the John CAPEK family, arriving at Exeter April 27, 1880. They were brought to the Anton and Frank SVEC home, and assisted them in brick making. They later purchased the n 1/2 SW 1/4 of Section 27, Glengary Township, from John VEJRASKA, and adding the S 1/2 of this quarter section in January of 1892, buying it from Vaclav VEJRASKA. (Milligan, p 299).

Anton married Terezie Vejraska. Terezie (daughter of Jan Vejraska and Rosalie Sladek) was born on 15 Oct 1852 in Lodenice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 21 Jan 1942 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The biography of Anton J. Capek, Jr. in the Milligan book list his grandparents as "Joseph and Marie Vejraska Herynk," and goes on to note that they "came to America with the Capeks in 1880." (p 233). Their oldest son was born and died in Bohemia before they emigrated to the United States. (p 299).

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He served in the Union Army before taking a homestead. After several years, he sold the land to his son-in-law, John HROMADKA, for $600. Returned to Europe alone, and never returned. (Milligan, p. 376).

John married Josephine Hrudicka before 1859 in Bohemia. Josephine was born before 1841 in Bohemia; died on 7 Feb 1899 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John and Josephine came from Kejic, Bohemia to the United States in 1860. The trip took six weeks. Theire first stop in Nebraska was Nebraska City. They later settled on a homestead, the E 1/2 SE 1/4 in Section 26, Liberty Township, Fillmore County. (Milligan, p. 375).

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A mason and brickmaker. He was also a ardent gardener. With much crossing, he succeeded in raising a blue rose (Milligan, p 243).

Jan married Rosalie Sladek. Rosalie was born before 1832 in Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]