Gladys Olga Rohla

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Gladys Loos, 85, of Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/6/10) in Lincoln, surrounded by family. She was born March 6, 1924, near Dorchester to Anton and Lizzie (Hass) Rohla, the youngest of four children. She attended rural elementary school near Saline Center and graduated from Dorchester High School in 1941. She married Russell Loos of Western in August 1941. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary in 1997. Gladys was a past Chapter Commander, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary and 75-year member of ZCBJ. For more than 20 years, she staffed the Nebraska Bookstore postal station. Later in life, she became active in Widowed Persons gatherings and lunches. Gladys gave generously of her time to volunteer organizations. Blessed with an infectious laugh, she was known for her independence, devotion to family and joy for life. A homemaker at heart, she cleaned and cooked with zest. From Czech potato dumplings to pies with flaky crusts, she could fix them all.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Bice (Ed) of Omaha; and son, Jerry of Lincoln; four grandchildren, spouse, April Feldman (Corry), Scott, Tim and Steve Pittman; brother, Mike Rohla, Florida; sister-in-law, Erma Rohla, Lincoln; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Frances Fisher, and brother, Robert Rohla.

Funeral services 12:30 p.m. Tuesday (1/12/10) at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln with Reverend Stephen Griffith officiating. Visitation 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m. until services Tuesday, all at the funeral home. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association, Nebraska Chapter. Condolences may be left at ?/u?.

(From the Lincoln Journal Star, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Gladys married Russell Richard Loos in Aug 1941 in Nebraska. Russell was born on 25 Jun 1920 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 28 Sep 1997 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The son of Joseph ROHLA and Anna SVOBODA.

Marvin Yost emailed, on May 22, 2009, "I was looking for Rohla info and found my Grandfather Anton and his birthdate is off by a year. It should be Feb. 26, 1888! This is based on 1900 census age of 12 and more importantly his WWI Draft Reg. Card. By the way, his parents were Joseph Rohla b. May 10, 1857 in Trtice, Bohemia and Anna Svoboda b. July 11, 1863 in Bonov, Moravia. They were married in Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE May 6, 1882. Hope this is of use to you!"

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Federal Census
Nebraska, Saline County,North Fork Precinct
Enumerated 2 April 1930
ED 76-14 SD 11 Sheet 1A
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Rohla, Anton Hd M W 42 M 27 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Rohla, Lizzie Wf F W 36 M Neb Czech Neb
Rohla, Frances Dtr F W 12 S Neb Neb Neb
Rohla, Robert Son M W 10 S Neb Neb Neb
Rohla, Milo Son M W 8 S Neb Neb Neb
Rohla, Gladys Dtr F W 6 S Neb Neb Neb

Anton married Elizabeth B. "Lizzie" Hass on 11 Feb 1913 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph M. Hass and Frances A. Prokop) was born on 30 Sep 1893 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 4 Oct 1965 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 7 Oct 1965 in Big Blue Cemetery (Bohemian National Cemetery), Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
They had four children.

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Joseph came to America with his parents, Thomas and Katherine HASS, his sister, Barbara, and brother, Thomas. They joined his two brothers, John and James. (Milligan, p 289). Dennis Belohlavy shows his mother's maiden name as KASL. and that the family was from Prestice, Bohemia.

Joseph married Frances A. Prokop on 1 Mar 1892. Frances was born on 8 Jan 1876 in Nebraska; died on 1 Nov 1965 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Big Blue Cemetery (Bohemian National Cemetery), Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The daughter of Rosie DUSIL and Joseph A. PROKOP. Frances was the oldest of eight children, one of whom died in infancy. She had four brother and three sisters. The family lived in a dugout on Turkey Creek near Wilber, near some non-hostile Indians. She and her sister and a teacher were caught in the blizzard of 1888. They followed a fence to her grandparents' home where they stayed for several days. (Milligan, p 289).