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Anna Ruzicka

Anna Ruzicka

Female 1878 - 1949  (71 years)

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  • Name Anna Ruzicka  [1
    Born 18 Jun 1878  Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Died 17 Aug 1949  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • She was born on a farm near Wilber, moving with her parents near Tobias when she was three years old. (Milligan, p. 220).

      Mrs. Anna Bures
      Anna Ruzicka bures was born June 18, 1878 on a farm near Wilber, NE. She departed this life at her home in Geneva, NE, Wednesday, August 17, 1949 at the age of 71 years and 2 months. She grew to young wonmanhood near Wilber and later moved with her parents near Tobias, NE. She was united in marriage to John Vesely (sic) and to this union was born one son, who died in infancy. May 1, 1902 she was married to Frank Bures and together they spent most of their lives on a farm near Geneva, later retiring and moving to town. Her husband preceded her in death, November 23, 1940. This union was blessed with six children, all of whom survive. They are Edward and George of Geneva, Mrs. Josephine Kutler of Eldorado, KS, Mrs. Agnes Schmidt of Fairmont, Mrs. Lillian Pribyl of Tobias and Alice, at home. There are also three step-children, Mrs. Anna Rohla of Exeter, Mrs. Helen Sluka and John Bures to whom she was the same as a mother. Several grandchildren, two sisters and one brother also survive. Her interests were always in her home and her family. Although she was bedfast several months she was patient to the very last and enjoyed having friends and her children with her. She was a member of the X.C.B.J. lodge of Exeter. A precious one from us is gone, a voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our hearts, that never can be filled. May she rest in peace. Funeral services were held at the Kritner Funeral Home in Geneva, Saturday, August 20. Rev. K. L. zavadil of Wilber delivered the serman. Mrs. Harold a Rosenau sang. Short interment services were held at the North Milligan cemetary with Virgie Lee Havel and Mrs. I. A. Havel rendering the song service. Six grandsons acted a pallbearers.

      (Courtesy of Cindy Chapman)
    Person ID I3048  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Father Anton Ruzicka,   b. Sep 1837, Kamberk, Bohemia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Feb 1914, Saunders County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 76 years) 
    Mother Barbora Petrasek,   b. 6 Dec 1842, Nahorany, Bohemia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jun 1921, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Family ID F1791  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 John Wesley,   b. Bef 1878,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married Bef 1899 
    Children 
     1. Adolph Wesley,   b. Abt 1899,   d. 20 Jul 1902  (Age ~ 3 years)
    Last Modified 28 Dec 2006 
    Family ID F1792  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Frantisek "Frank" Bures,   b. 29 Nov 1871, Volenice, Stra?ec?, Bohemia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Nov 1940, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Married 1 May 1902  [1
    • Six children were born to this union: Josephine Kutter of El Dorado, Kansas, Edward Bures of Geneva, Agnes Schmidt of Fairmont, George C. of Geneva, Lillian Pribyl fo Tobias and Alice Weis of Grand Island. (Milligan, p. 220).
    Children 
     1. Edward Bures,   b. 26 Jan 1904, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aug 1982, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
     2. Josephine Bures,   b. 28 Dec 1906, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. George Clifford Bures,   b. 28 Mar 1909, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Feb 1980, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
     4. Agnes Bures,   b. 11 Sep 1911, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Apr 1976, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years)
     5. Lillian Bures,   b. 26 Dec 1913, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Aug 1973, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years)
     6. Living
    Last Modified 4 Jan 2007 
    Family ID F1793  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 18 Jun 1878 - Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 17 Aug 1949 - Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    Bures, Frank and Anna (Ruzicka) ca 1930's
    Bures, Frank and Anna (Ruzicka) ca 1930's
    On May 1, 1902, Frank Bures, a widower, was united in marriage to Anna Ruzicka, the widow of John Wesley. They spent many happy years of wedded life.

  • Sources 
    1. [S219] Milligan Centennial History Book Committee HISTORY OF MILLIGAN, NEBRASKA 1888-1988 (Walsworth Publishing, Marceline, MO), p 220 (Reliability: 3).