Leona B. Cecrle

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The daughter of Vaclav CECRLE and Barbara NAIMON. She attended rural school District #77 in Saline County, graduating from Tobias High School in 1925. For three years she taught in Saline County in the rural schools. (Milligan, p 332).

Leona married Rudolph "Rudy" Kassik on 7 Mar 1933 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Rudolph (son of Emil Kassik and Barbora "Barbara" Herynk) was born on 5 Nov 1908 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jan 1982 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rudy and Leona farmed in Exeter, later moving to Garden Grove and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The moved back to Nebraska in 1945, purchasing a farm in 1952. (Milligan, p 332).

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Copied from his FindAGrave Memorial Page, created by Billy Traylor:

VACLAV CECRLE LAST RITES HELD AT MILLIGAN

Vaclav Cecrle, son of Joseph Cecrle and Barbara Heida, was born in Krtice, Czechoslovakia, March 4, 1869. He passed away Sunday, July 13, 1958 at the Warren Memorial hospital at Friend Neb., at the age of 89 years, 4 months, and 9 days.

He came to this country with his parents at the age of 21, and they settled in Saline county.

February 22, 1897, he was united in marriage to Barbara Naimon. They settled on a farm south of Tobias, and later moved to their farm in Saline county, where they farmed 44 years. He retired from farming in 1945, when his wife passed away.

This union was blessed with 12 children, five dying in infancy.

In 1957 he moved to Milligan from his farm, but his heart was always there where he loved his garden and flowers. He was a kind father and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his greatest joy.

He was an active member of Z.C.B.J. Krivoklat and served as its secretary for 25 years. Eight years ago he was honored by being presented a 50 year membership pin, of which he was very proud.

He leaves to mourn his passing two sons, James and Frank; firve daughters Marie Peterman, Agnes (Mrs. Henry Kral); Leona, Mrs Rudy Kassik), Anna (Mrs. John Matejka) and Blanche (Mrs. Edward Kubicek); 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Anton Cecrle and Frank Cecrle; three sisters Agnes (Mrs Frank Naimon), Barbara (Mrs. Fred Kottas), and Anna (Mrs. Mike Augheny) and a host of relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death were his wife Barbara, five children, one brother Joseph, four sisters, Josie Cecrle, Emma, Frances, and Mary.

Vaclav married Barbora Heida Naimon on 22 Feb 1897 in Nebraska. Barbora was born on 7 Aug 1872 in Bohemia; died on 28 Mar 1945 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Copied from her FindAGrave Memorial Page, created by Billy Traylor:

Newspaper April, 1945.
MRS. VACLAV CECRLE

Mrs. Vaclav Cecrle of hear Tobias passed away at her home Wednesday, March 28, 1945, at the age of 72 years, 7 months, and 21 days.

Barbora Naimon, daughter of Frank and Agnes Naimon was born August 7, 1872 in Kmetnovsi okres Vejvary, Czechoslovakia, and at the age of two came to this country with her parents, and made her home near Milligan, where she grew to womanhood. When a young girl, she lost her mother and was left at home with her father and two brothers, and she assumed the responsibilities of the home.

After her marriage to Vaclav Cecrle, they lived on a farm near Milligan for a year, and then moved to a farm in Saline county, where she lived until her death. Twelve children were born to this union, five of whom died in infancy.

She leaves to mourn her untimely departure, her husband, two sons James and Frank; five daughters, Mrs. Marie Peterman; Mrs. Rudolph (Leone) Kassik; Mrs. Ed (Blanche) Kubicek, Mrs. Henry (Agnes) Kral, and Mrs. John (Anna) Matejka. There also survive eight grandchilrentwo brothers, Joseph and Frank, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Houska. Her parents and three sisters preceded her in death.

She was a kind and faithful home loving wife and mother, and devoted most of her time to her home and family. Her friendly qualities will long be remembered by her family and friends.

She was a member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge Krivoklat thirty-nine years.