Vaclav "James" Racek

Notes:

Czechs in Nebraska - Saunders County

Morse Bluff and Bohemian Precincts. (Data furnished by Frank Kaplan, Morse Bluff)

1869--The Following Came:

Matej Racek, Breskovice, Plzen, Jan. 6, 1818, came with five sons to Iowa in 1861. Died June 2, 1900.

Vaclav Racek, Breskovice, Plzen, Nov. 27, 1849, came with father to Iowa in 1861, died Nov. 18, 1908

James Racek, son of Mathias and Maria Racek, was born 11-27-1849 in Breskovice, Czechoslovakia, and came to the U.S. about 1861. He married Veronica Beznoska (born 2-4-1855). To them were born 4 sons: Frank, William, Edward, and Emil; and 5 daughters: Anna Tenopir, Emma Virka, Lizzie Hines Svec, Teresa, and Julie Vachal. James and Veronica lived all their lives on the homestead they acquired in 1874. James died 11-18-1908, and Veronica on 10-14-1946. (Unreferenced, undated xerox of a biography of Vaclav (James) and Veronka Racek. Courtesy of Caroline Mastny.

In a obituary published in Czech for Veronika, he was listed as Vaclava Racka.

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 3 west to east
Vaclav Racek Nov 1849 18 Nov 1908



(Research):Census InformationL

1880 Census

Census Place:Douglas, Saunders, Nebraska Source:FHL Film 12
54756
National Archives Film T9-0756 Page 37 RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
James RATSICK Self M M W 31 BOHEMIA Occ:Farmer Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Flora RATSICK Wife F M W 25 BOHEMIA Occ: Keeps House Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Frank RATSICK Son M S W 9 NE Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Ann RATSICK Dau F S W 8 NE Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Willie RATSICK Son M S W 3 NE Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Eddie RATSICK Son M S W 2 NE Occ: At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA

Vaclav married Veronika Beznoska in 1871. Veronika (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Beznoska and Anna Krylova) was born on 4 Feb 1855 in Beroun, Stredocesk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 14 Oct 1946 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Stoke is Fatal to North Bend Resident

Frank Racek died at this home in this city Tuesday morning, May 10, at 7:45 o'clock after an illness of only three days. He suffered a strokc of paralysis on Saturday, May 7, from which he did not rally.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. Filipi of Clarkson were held at the Z.C.B.J. hall in Morse Bluff at 2:00 o'clock this (Thursday) afternoon, and interment was made in the Killian cemetery near Morse Bluff. There was a large attendance at the service.

Frank Racek was born on a farm in Saunders county near the present town of Morse Bluff, December 18, 1872, the sond of Mr. and Mrs. James Racek, pioneer settlers of Saunders county. Most of his life was spend on a farm. A few years ago he retired and was located in North Bend. he was married September 22, 1896, to Miss Mary Virka in Fremont.

Surviving are his wife, three brothers, four sisters and the following children: Frank Racek of Barnesville, Minnesota, Lewis of North Bend, Mrs. Owen Jensen (Emma) of Ames, Mrs. Zikmond Divis (Julia) of Schuyler, Mrs. Carl Chesley (Tillie) of North Bend, Mrs. Chester Best (Clara) of North Bend.

There are also seven grandchildren: Merle and Dale Jensen, Marvin and Arlene Chesley, David and Merlin Racek, and Arnold Divis.

(Undated, unreferenced clipping courtesy of Caroline Mastny of Schuyler, Nebraska)

Frank married Mary Virka on 22 Sep 1896 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Jan Virka and Veronika Soukup) was born on 7 Sep 1875 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 14 Jun 1961 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Anna Tenopir

Services for Mrs. Anna Tenopir, 77, who died at 7:30 am Tuesday at her home three miles southwest of Geronimo, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Ritter Funeral Home chapel.

Lloyd Brent, Sixth and Arlington Church of Christ minister, will conduct services. Burial will be in the Highland cemetery.

Mrs. Tenopir died after an illness of four weeks. She came to the Geronimo community in 1927 from Morse Bluff, Neb.

She was born Dec, 20, 1873, in Saunders county, Neb. and was married to Albert Tenopir in Milligan, Neb. Mr. Tenopir died May 27, 1928. Mrs. Tenopir was a member of the Catholic Church in Milligan.

Survivors are six sons, Louis, Morse Bluff, Neb.; Harry, Cedar Bluff, Neb.; Emil, Malmo, Neb.; Bill, Tuscon, Ariz.; Edd, Lawton; and Henry, of the home address; one daughter, Mrs. Frank Havlik, Rt. 2 Lawton.

One brother, Will Racek, Morse Bluff, Neb.; three sisters, Mrs. John Vachal and Mrs. Emma Virka, both of Morse Bluff, Neb.; and Mrs. Joe Svec, Milligan, Neb; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Mrs. Anna Tenopir

Services for Mrs. Anna Tenopir, who died Tuesday at her home in Geronimo, were held at 3 pm Thursday in the Ritter Funeral home chapel.

Lloyd Brent, pastor of the Sixth and Arlington Church of Christ, conducted the services and the commital rites at Highland cemetery.

Bearers were Joe Devine, Mack George, W.M. Pinc, Henry Mixa, Tom Kuchynka, and M.R. Dunlap.

(Undated, unreferenced clippings, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

(Research):Census Information

Oklahoma, Comanche County, Crosby Twp
Enumerated April 11, 1930 by Lawrence DeVinell
ED 16-6 SD 8 Sheet 4A
71-78
Tenopir, Anna Hd F W 57 Wd Neb Czech Czech
Tenopir, Edward Son M W 28 S Neb Czech Czech
Tenopir, Will Son M W 26 S Okla Czech Czech
Tenopir, Henry SOn M w 19 S Okla Czech Czech

She was living a few households away from her cousin, Jame
s BEZNOSKA, also from Nebraska.

Anna married Albert Tenopir after 1889 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Albert (son of Vaclav "James" Tenopir and Anna ???) was born on 15 Aug 1864 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 27 May 1928 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rites Thursday For William Racek, 83

William Racek, 83, lifelong resident of Morse Bluff community, died Monday evening at the home of his daughter in Fremont.

Born at Morse Bluff December 23, 1876, he was the son of James and Veronica Racek. He was a farmer until retirement 34 years ago. He was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge and the Woodmen of the World.

Survivors are the widow, Agnes; daughter Mrs. George (Wilma) Havlovec, Fremont; three sisters, Mrs. John (Julia) Vachal, Morse Bluff; Mrs. Joe (Lizzie) Svec, Milligan, Mrs. Emma Virka, Cedar Bluffs.

Funeral services were at the Moser Funeral Home in North Bend Thursday at 2 pm. The Rev. Walter Millett officiated. Singers were George and Besie Novotny, accompanied by Mrs. Ralph Wilshusen at the organ.

Pallbearers were: Lewis Racek, Raymond Racek, Ed Virka, Delvin Lorenzen, Milo Buzek, and Lewis Tenopir.

Interment was in Killiam Cemetery.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping, courtesy of Caroline Mastny: date of 1960 handwritten on the article)

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 3 west to east

William Racek 1876 - 1960

William married Aneska "Agnes" Vachal on 16 Aug 1926 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska. Aneska (daughter of Jan "John" Vachal and Anna Masek) was born on 6 Oct 1898 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 14 Jan 1977 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Date of birth insted shown by Robert Racek as 21 September 1878.

Morse Bluff Man Dies

Edward Racek of Morse Bluff died Friday, January 29, at this hom in Morse Bluff. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Racek and was born and raised in the Morse Bluff vicinity. His age was fifty-eight years, four months and eight days. He is survived by his wife and one son and a grandson. A daughter preceded him in death. His mother, one brother and four sisters also survive him. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Filipi of Clarkson were held Sunday afternoon. A short service was held at the home and a longer one at the Z.C.B.J. hall in Morse Bluff. Burial was made in the Killian cemetery.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping courtesy of Carolyn Mastny: the year 1937 is handwritten on the clipping)

Edward married Anna Hines on 11 Dec 1906. Anna (daughter of Joseph Hines and Anna Zakovec) was born on 3 Oct 1888 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 21 Jul 1963 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emma Virka

Services for Mrs. Emma Virka, 92, of Cedar Bluffs, formerly of Morse Bluff, were at 2 pm Saturday at Moser Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Donald Proett of Wahoo officiated.

Music was by Mrs. James Arneal, organist, and James Arneal, soloist.

Pallbearers were Vernon Virka, Emil Paskea, Bernard Paseka, Ronald Paseka, Leonard Cihacek, and Richard Cihacek.

Burial was in Killian Cemetery west of Morse Bluff.

Mrs. Virka died Thursday, June 21, at a Schuyler hospital.

She was born Aug. 4, 1880, at Morse Bluff and lvied in the area all her life. She married James Virka Oct. 2, 1900, at Wahoo and was a member of ZCBJ Lodge at Morse Bluff.

She was preceded in death by her husband, who died Oct. 15, 1938.

Survivors include a son, Edward, Cedar Bluffs, and a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Agnes) Paskea, Ceder Bluffs, 8 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. John (Julia) Vachal, Morse Bluff.

Application for Social Security Account 506-62-7084 Emma Virka Full name at birth Emma Racek DOB: August 4, 1880 Mother: Verona Beznoska Father: James Racek Age: 83 Mailing Address: Cedar Bluffs c/o Joseph Pascka Signed: 10-4-1963

Emma married James Virka on 2 Oct 1900 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. James (son of Jan Virka and Veronika Soukup) was born on 4 Sep 1873 in Nebraska; died on 15 Oct 1938. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Joseph E. Hines on 12 Jun 1908 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. Joseph (son of Joseph Hines and Anna Zakovec) was born in Apr 1872 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 25 Feb 1918; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Joe Svec on 3 Apr 1923 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Joe (son of Vaclav "James" Svec and Marie "Mary" Suda) was born on 8 Feb 1881 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 May 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1930, Emil and Mary's two eldest sons, Lloyd and Emil Edwin, were living with their paternal grandmother Veronika Beznoska Racek. All three were listed in the household of Julia (nee Racek) and John Vachal in Morse Bluff. Emil Sr. was listed as a Truck Driver for a Transfer Company, and their youngest child, Margaret, was living in North Bend, Nebraska with her father and mother. Her birthplace was shown as Nebraska.

Emil married Mary L. Vopalensky on 14 Dec 1909 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. Mary was born on 1 Jan 1891 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 20 Sep 1975; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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 3 west to east

Terezie, dau of Vcalav & Veronika Racek d 25 Jan 1891 1 yr 7 mo

Notes:

Julia Vachal, 93

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Julia Vachal of Morse Bluff who died March 13, 1987 at Birchwood Manor in North Bend. She was 93.

She was born Feb. 19, 1894 at Morse Bluff to Vaclav (James) and Verona (Beznoska) Racek and was a lifetime resident of the area. She lived at Birchwood Manor since December 1979.

She was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge at Morse Bluff.

On Jan. 2, 1923, she married John F. Vachal at Fremont. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1984.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Delvin (Betty) Lorenzen of Cedar Bluffs, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services were held at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend with Rev. Donald Proett of Wahoo officiating. Evangeline Vaojtech was organist and Adolph and James Nemec were soloists.

Burial was in Killian Cemetery. Pallbearers were Edward Virka, Robert and Raymond Racek, Delmar Kuska, George Havlovec and Adolph Tenopir.

She was also preceded in death by four brothers, William Ed, Frank and Emil Racek; and four sisters, Tessie, who died in infancy, Lizzie Svec, Emma Virka and Anna Tenopir.

Memorials are suggested to the North Bend Rescue Squad.

(Unddated, unreferenced newspaper clipping, Courtesy of Caroline Mastny: 1987 handwritten on the clipping)

Julia married Jan "John" F. Vachal on 2 Jan 1923 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Jan (son of Jan "John" Vachal and Anna Masek) was born on 10 May 1896 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 31 Jul 1984 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried on 3 Aug 1984 in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Myrtle Nelson on 3 Oct 1925 in Barnesville, Clay County, Minnesota. Myrtle was born on 11 Sep 1903; died on 26 Feb 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emma Jensen

Services were held Saturday, Jan. 8, for Emma Jensen, ast the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend, with Dr. L.A. Warren officiating. Mrs. and Mrs. James Arneal provided the music.

Mrs. Jensen died Jan. 5 at the Fremont hospital, on her 78th birthday.

She was born Jan. 5, 1899, in North Bend and lived and North Bend and Ames until moving to Fremont in 1972. She married Ole Jensen in 1921. He died in 1966.

Survivors include a son, Merle Jensen of Fremont; brother, Lewis Racek of North Bend; sisters, Mrs. Zikman (Julia) Divis of Schuyler, Mrs. Carl (Tillie) Chesley and Mrs. Clara Best, both of North Bend; and three grandchildren.

Burial was in Woodland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Sherman, Leonard Hines, Bill Vyhlidal, Rodney Sherman, George Havlovec and Gayle Chesley.

(Unddated, unreferenced clipping; courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Emma married Ole Jensen on 6 Apr 1921. Ole was born on 6 Mar 1893 in Tarm, Denmark; died on 9 Apr 1966 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lewis Racek

Funeral services for Lewis Racek, 78, were held Tuesday afternoon at the United Presbyternai Church, with Rev. Orin Fraff and Rev. L.A. Warren officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Ralph Diffey, organist, and David Hamilton and William Mines, vocalists.

Burial was at the Scribner Cemetery. Pallbearers included Albert Vasina, Richard Limbach, Gerald Tank, Maynard Flamme, Mike McGinn and Gerald Kruger.

Racek, a retired farmer, livestock dealer, and businessman, died Saturday afternoon, Nov. 11, at the Fremont hospital.

He was born Aug. 19, 1900 at North Bend and spent his entire life inthe community. He was a city councilman for several years and spent four years as a Dodge County Supervisor. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

He married Martha Witthinrich, Dec. 17, 1924 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She survives.

Other survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Zikmond (Julia) Divis of Schuyler, Mrs. Tillie Chesley and Mrs. Clara Best; and several nieces and nephews.

Lewis married Martha Witthinrich on 17 Dec 1924 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Martha was born on 11 May 1901; died on 24 Aug 1985. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Zickmond Divis dies in Dodge

Mrs. Zickmond (Julia R.) Divis, 85, died October 30, 1988 at Parkview Nursing Home, Dodge, where she had been a resident since August.

Rev. Karl J. Heck officiated at the Nov. 2, 10:30 am funeral service at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Reba Bergt, organist accompanied Joyce Korte, solosit, Svoboda Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements and burail was in Schuyler Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Lloyd Divis, Donald Divis, Robert Otradosky, Marvin Chesley, Eldon Kracl and Merle Jensen.

Mrs. Divis was born Oct. 4, 1903 in Dodge, the daughter of Frank and Mary Virka Racek, and attended rural school. On Feb. 18, 1925 she was married to Zikmond Divis in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Following their marriage they farmed until moving into Schuyler in January, 1980. Mrs. Divis was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid.

Survivors includ her husband, two sons, Arnold, Omaha; Melvin, North Platte; daughter, Mrs. Joe (Roseanne) Cada, Schuyler; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one sister, Clara Best, North Bend.

She was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, two brothers and two sisters.

(Unddated, unreferenced newspaper clipping, Courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

SSN 506-44-5746

Julia married Zikmund Divis on 18 Feb 1925 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Zikmund was born on 2 May 1900 in Nebraska; died on 10 Aug 1990 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tillie Chesley

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for Mrs. Tillie Chesley of North Bend, who died Feb. 18, 1984 at the Fremont Hospital. She was 78.

Born Aug. 17, 1905 at North Bend, Mrs. Chesley was a lifetime resident of the community. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of North Bend.

On June 29, 1929 she married Carl A. Chesley at Fremont. He preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 1978.

Survivors include two sons, Marvin of Omaha and Gayle of North Bend; a daughter, Mrs. Eldon (Arlene) Kracl of Bruno; two sisters, Mrs. Zikmond (Julia) Divis of Schuyler and Mrs. Clara Best of North Bend; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at First United Methodist Church in North Bend with Rev. Gary Main officiating. Mrs. Mary Satorie was organis and Dick Satorie was soloist.

Burial was in Killian Cemetery, west of Morse Bluff. Pallbearers were Robert and Alfred Allan, Walter Nissan, Rex Shober, Bill Vyhlidal and Marvin Winkelman.

Memorials are suggested to the North Bend Library of the North Bend Rescue Squad.

(Undated, unreferenced clipping, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Tillie married Carl A. Chesley on 29 Jun 1929 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Carl was born on 8 Jan 1899 in Clarks, Merrick County, Nebraska; died on 16 Feb 1978 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clara married Chester W. Best about 1934. Chester was born about 1903 in Missouri; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died in infancy. The year of her birth is not recorded.

Notes:

Louis Tenopir

Services for Louis Tenopir, 84, of Abie were held Monday afternoon at Moser Memorial Chapel. Rev. Donald Proett of Wahoo Officiated.

Music was provided by Mrs. James Arneal, organist and James Arneal, soloist.

Pallbearers were Marvin Hines, Arnold Hines, Adolph Tenopir, Wilfred Tenopir, Gilbert Banke and Robert Vanek. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery.

A retired farmer and former resident of Morse Bluff, Tenopir died Friday, Aug. 4, at Birchwood Manor.

He was born Jan. 20, 1894 at Milligan. He lived on a farm south of Morse Bluff, then lived at Abie for a few years before moving to Birchwood five years ago. He was a veteran of WWI and served overseas with the U.S. Army Infantry and was a member of the Americal Legion, Veterens of Foreign Wars and ??? Lodge.

On Feb. 12, 1924 he married the former Anna Hines. She died Oct. 30, 1961.

Survivors include daughters Mrs. Marion (Ann) Moline of Omaha and Mrs. Anthony (Madeline) Prochaska of Abie; brothers Emil and Harry of Fremont, Edd of Lawton, Okla.; Henry of Geronimo, Okla.; and William in Arizona and seven grandchildren.

Louis married Anna Hines on 12 Feb 1924. Anna (daughter of Frank R. Hines and Anna M. Nesladek) was born on 10 Feb 1894 in Nebraska; died on 3 Oct 1961. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Agnes married Frank H. Havlik on 18 Apr 1916. Frank was born on 5 Sep 1885; died on 11 Apr 1970 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emil married Lillian L. Wesley on 28 Feb 1925 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Lillian was born on 29 Mar 1904; died on 19 Jun 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Pansy Lou Ellen Tucker on 16 Oct 1933. Pansy was born on 18 Dec 1917 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 28 Sep 1986 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William was married twice. His second wife was named Lorene, and they had two sons, Leroy Allen and Dale.

William married Opal Tate before 1934. Opal was born on 20 Sep 1918; died on 1 May 1971. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary

Harry Tenopir buried Sept. 20

William Rolley officiated at the Sept. 20 funeral services for Henry (sic) Tenopir, 82, Fremont, at Moser Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Cedar Bluffs.

Pallbearers were John Hamilton, Francis Zakovec, Don Thomas, Rolland Zakovec, Adoph Tenopir and Frank Jirovsky.

The son of Albert and Anna Racek Tenopir, he was born March 7, 1907 in Geronimo, Oklahoma. On Feb. 3, 1931, he married Sylvia Brecka in Wahoo. Tenopier farmed at Morse Bluff and Cedar Bluffs. He moved to Cedar Bluffs in 1951 where he was assistant manager at the Farmers Union Grain Elevator. In 1973 he moved to Prague and in 1978 to Fremont.

Survivors include his wife, daughter Bernice Zakovec, North Bend; son, Wilfred, Fremont; brother, Henry, Geronimo, Okla.; grandson, Francis Zakovec, Morse Bluff; granddaughter, Mrs. John (Janice) Hamilton, Schuyler; two great-grandsons, Ryan and Brent Zakovec, North Bend.

He was preceded in death by four brothers; Louis, Edd, Emil and Bill; sister, Agnes Havlik, son-in-law, Richard Zakovec and a great-grandson, Adam Buchta.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Harry married Sylvia Brecka on 3 Feb 1931 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. Sylvia was born on 8 Jul 1910 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 1 Sep 1997 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dollie L. Slobodny. Dollie was born on 2 Aug 1910; died on 16 Mar 1989 in Geronimo, Comanche County, Oklahoma; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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 3 west to east
Agnes Racek 1928-1936

Notes:

NORTH BEND -- Wilma A. Havlovec, 65, of North Bend died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.

Wilma Racek was born March 25, 1936, in Morse Bluff. She was a graduate of North Bend High School and attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont for two years and received her teaching certificate. She taught at rural schools in Saunders County and Dodge County. She married George Havlovec June 25, 1955, in North Bend. After her marriage, she lived in Fremont until moving to a farm near North Bend in 1966. She worked in the housekeeping department of Memorial Hospital of Dodge County (now Fremont Area Medical Center) for several years.

She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend, the church circle and St. Ann's Altar Society.

Survivors include: her husband; a son, Mark (and wife, Rita) Havlovec of Blair; a daughter, Sandy (Mrs. Richard) Talbot of Honey Creek, Iowa; a son-in-law, Larry Jessen of Homer; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter.

The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles' Catholic Church in North Bend. The Rev. Tom Sellentin will officiate. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Monday and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, all at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. A vigil service will be 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Killian Cemetery near Morse Bluff.

A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Wilma married George Albert Havlovec on 25 Jun 1955 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. George was born on 23 Apr 1930 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 15 Jun 2014 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Killian Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Date of death insted shown by Robert Racek as 1 July 1918.

Raymond married Mayme Martina Chvatal on 30 Jan 1934 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Mayme was born on 11 Nov 1911 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jun 2003 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have also married a Charles Wolf.

Millie married William Frank Cihacek on 20 Jan 1920 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. William was born on 12 Oct 1889 in Nebraska; died on 27 Jan 1941. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

AGNES A PASEKA 05 Mar 1903 12 Mar 1995 85338 (Goodyear, Maricopa, AZ) (none specified) 506-56-0293 Nebraska

Agnes married Joe F. Paseka on 16 May 1923 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska. Joe was born on 23 Jan 1897; died on 14 Oct 1987 in Colon, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

EDWARD J VIRKA 29 Mar 1906 20 Feb 1996 68015 (Cedar Bluffs, Saunders, NE) (none specified) 507-48-0547 Nebraska

Edward married Olga Dolezel on 9 Jun 1943 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. Olga was born on 14 Jul 1917; died on 6 Apr 1983 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emil married Emma Marie Nesladek on 2 Oct 1934 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Emma was born on 13 Jun 1911 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 30 Nov 1997 in Wayne, Wayne County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buzek - Mildred H., 89, Milligan, died Wednesday (2/26/97) in Friend. Born, Morse Bluff. Survivors: son, Merle D., Milligan; daughters, Roma B. Bigelow, Kathryn A. Rischling, both Milligan; sister, Julia Kuska, Exeter; nine grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: begins 1 p.m. today, funeral home, Milligan. Memorials in lieu of flowers in care of family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star archives)

Mildred married Miloslav "Milo" Edward Buzek on 28 May 1928. Miloslav (son of Pavel "Paul" Buzek and Anna Marie Braum) was born on 24 Mar 1905 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jan 1973 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN 505-50-9729

Julia married John Kuska, Jr. on 21 Mar 1931. John was born on 10 Jul 1908 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 Jan 1972 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lloyd and his brother Emil went to live with his aunt and Uncle, Julia and John Vachal, after his father died in 1936.

Family/Spouse: Gertrude Jensen. Gertrude was born on 20 Nov 1919 in Bennet, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 11 Dec 2006 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emil married Peggy J. Rohde about 1950. Peggy was born on 20 Aug 1930 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 5 Apr 2019 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; was buried in Westlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Betty J. Lorenzen, 87 years, of Cedar Bluffs, NE passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at her home.

Betty was born on July 7, 1936 to John and Julia (Racek) Vachal on the family farm in Saunders County Nebraska. She attended grade at District 54 and graduated from North Bend High School. After high school, Betty taught at a country school West of Morse Bluff, NE. On June 23, 1956, Betty married Delvin Lorenzen at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs. After marriage, she worked in the cafeteria at school and Marcy's Cafe in Fremont, NE. The job she loved the most was working at Camp Calvin Crest with her husband Delvin for many years.

Betty meticulously cared for her yard and had house painting skills that a professional could only dream of. Betty's family enjoyed many of her delicious Czech recipes which included dumplings and Kolaches. She also had a musical talent and played both the accordion and piano. Lastly, Betty always looked forward to spending time with her family and friends.

Betty was an auxiliary member in Cedar Bluffs. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs where she was part of the LWML for many years.

She was preceded by her parents; husband, Delvin; and infant sister.

She is survived by her sons, Larry Lorenzen (Jeanne Kiger), and Terry (Alice) Lorenzen; daughter, Sheryl (Corby) Martens; grandchildren, Madelyn (Ben) Ayers, Andrew Lorenzen, and Dylan (Kimberly) Martens; and great-grandchildren, Elliot and Audrey.

Funeral service will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, March 15, 2024 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs, NE. Visitation will be from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Thursday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Cedar Bluffs.

Burial will take place at Johannes Cemetery near Cedar Bluffs.

Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com

Moser Memorial Chapel, 200 West Main, Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015 402-628-3445

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Betty married Delvin Andrew Lorenzen on 23 Jun 1956 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska. Delvin was born on 25 Feb 1932 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 13 Jul 2000 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Johannes Cemetery, Cedar Bluffs, Saunders, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN 472-20-2292

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Caroline Mastny shows that he married first, date unknown, Margaret Mae McLain, born 27 Jun 1928.

Merle married Arvilla C. McMahan on 6 Jun 1948 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Arvilla was born on 29 Mar 1928 in Bartlett, Wheeler County, Nebraska; died on 23 Jun 1983 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died in action during World War II, and is buried in the American Military Cemetery in France.

Notes:

Dorothy died in a car accident when she was five years old.

Name:Dorthy D Divis
Gender:Female
Birth Date:31 Jul 1927
Birth Place:Colfax, Nebraska, USA
Parent 1 Name:Zikmond Divis
Certificate Number:13781
Birth Certificate Type:Normal

Birth info courtesy Dennis Belohlavy

Notes:

Arnold passed away at the Lancaster Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln. He was born in Schuyler, NE to parents, Zikmund and Julia. He graduated from Schuyler High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served as an Electronics Technician at US Naval station Treasure Island in San Francisco during the Korean War. He later attended the University of Omaha to study radio engineering. He worked at radio stations in Keokuk and Atlantic, Iowa before joining AT&T as a Communications Technician. He retired from AT&T after 30 years of service. One of Arnold's hobbies was in aviation; he owned and flew a Cessna 152 before marriage and family came along.

Arnold is preceded in death by parents, Zikmund and Julia, siblings Dorothy and Gerald. He is survived by wife Elsie; 6 children, Russell Divis, Cindy (Ron) Wulff, Joan (Joe) McMahon, Jean (Rick) Hawley, Doug (Mary) Divis, and Fran Fritz; 8 grandchildren, Rosalie (Jared) Stark, Ryan Hawley, Kyle Fritz, Alex (Sarah) McMahon, Natalie Divis, Kimberly McMahon, Alyssa (Schuyler) Brown, and Travis Divis; 2 great grandchildren, Lynnea and Howard Stark; sister, Roseann Cada, brother, Melvin (Janice) Divis; several sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Roseann Cada, 88, formerly of Schuyler, died Friday, June 10, 2022, at Heritage Legacy Assisted Living in Omaha.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 17, 2022, 10:30 A.M.
Divine Mercy Parish, St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Rev. Gerry Gonderinger, Celebrant
Visitation 9-10:00 with 10:00 A.M. Rosary, at the church Friday morning
Private Committal to follow
Memorials to the church There will be no lunch

Roseann was born January 23, 1934, in Schuyler, to Zikmund and Julia (Racek) Divis. She graduated from Schuyler High School. On April 7, 1956, she married Joe D. Cada at St. Mary's Catholic Church. They made their home in Schuyler. Roseann raised their two daughters and worked with Joe in their Coast to Coast store. She was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church and was very active in the ministry to the elderly..
Roseann is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Peers of Omaha, one brother, Melvin (Janice) Divis of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, son-in-law Robert Wadzinski, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe, daughter Mary Wadzinski, and two brothers, Jerry and Arnold Divis.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Kracl Funeral Home in Schuyler, NE

Roseann married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gerald A. Divis Service Sunday

Funeral service for Gerald Divis, 24, of Pueblo, Colorado. son of Mr. and Mrs. Zickmond Divis was conducted at the Immaneul Lutheran Church northwest of Schuyler. Rev. Marten Boremann officiated at the 2 p.m. rites and at the prayer service at 1:30 pm. Svoboda Funeral Home. Burial was in Schuyler Cemetery. Pall-bearers were Richard Divis, Gail Chesley, Paul Kroeger, Elden Dracl, James Otradosky, and Bill Novak. Mr. Divis died July 18 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo. According to members of his family his death resulted in injuries he received when he was attacked abgout 10:30 pm July 13 near his home. Police arrested 3 adults and 3 teenagers. All were booked for investigation.

Mr. Divis was born Feb. 4, 1938 at the family home northwest of Schuyler. He attended Schuyler School and served three years in the Army.

Mr. Divis and Beatrice Susan Mitchell were married April 1, 1961 in Pueblo. He was employed as a mechanic.

Survivors are his widow and 5 month old daughter Delores Ann, his parents, two brothers Melvin of Fremont and Arnold of Schuyler, sister Rose Ann.

A sister preceded him in death.

(Typewritten transcription of obituary, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Gerald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

September 10, 1986 NORTH BEND EAGLE

Norma Zeleny, 51

Funeral services were held Saturday morning for Norma J. Zeleny of Arlington, who died Sept. 3, 1986 at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha of cancer. She was 51.

She was born April 23, 1935 at North Bend to Chester and Clara Best. She grew up in North Bend and lived in Fremont for six years before moving to Arlington 20 years ago.

She was a member of the Arlington American Legion Auxiliary and First United Methodist Church of Fremont.

On April 14, 1954, she married Eugene R. Zeleny at Council Bluffs, Iowa. He survives.

Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Steve (Cindy) Wiblishouser of Blair; her mother, Clara Best of North Bend; mother and father-in-law, Bessie and Edward Zeleny of Hooper; and a granddson.

Funeral services were held at Arlington Community Church with Rev. Robert Saunders officiating. Ruby House was organist and Melvin Misfeldt was soloist.

Burial was in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. Pallbearers were Robert French, Dick Totten, Herman Allen, LeRoy Brown, Don Lottman and Loren Knoell.

She was preceded in death by her father, Chester Best.

(Courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

(Research):SSDI:
NORMA ZELENY 23 Apr 1935 Sep 1986 68002 (Arlington, Washington, NE ) 68002 (Arlington, Washington, NE ) 506-36-5583 Nebraska SS

Norma married Eugene R. Zeleny on 14 Apr 1954 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Eugene was born on 5 May 1933; died on 26 Dec 2009 in Blair, Washington County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN 506-32-3198

Ann married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Robert D. Crutcher on 21 May 1941. Robert was born on 29 Jan 1914 in Oklahoma; died on 8 Jan 1989 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The funeral for Adolph E. Tenopir, 80, of Colon will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cedar Bluffs.

He died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.

He was born Oct. 27, 1925, in Morse Bluff to Emil and Lillian (Wesely) Tenopir. He was a 1943 graduate of Cedar Bluffs High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from June 9, 1945, to Nov. 12, 1946. He farmed with his father until his marriage, then he farmed on his own until retiring in 1984.

He married Vinette Southwick on Aug. 9, 1958, in Omaha.

He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cedar Bluffs and American Legion Post 158 of Cedar Bluffs.

Survivors include: his wife; three sons, Greg (and wife, Brenda) Tenopir of Wahoo, Patrick (and wife, Mary) Tenopir and Robert (and wife, Melloney) Tenopir, all of Cedar Bluffs; two daughters, Mickey (and husband, Roger) Morlang of Brady and Theresa Tenopir of Omaha; a sister, Helen (and husband, Frank) Jirovsky of Fremont; 12 grandchildren, Casey, Tyler, Jacob, Brenton, Trey, Taryn, Bailey, Riley and Halie Tenopir, Heath, Rhett and Shannon Morlang; and twin great-grandchildren, Natalee and Everett Brumbaugh.

The Rev. Matthew Vandewalle will officiate Thursday's service. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Visitation will be from 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Cedar Bluffs and from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service time Thursday at the church. Military graveside services will be conducted by members of American Legion Post 158 of Cedar Bluffs at St. Mary's Cemetery west of Cedar Bluffs.


Memorials have been established to the Juvenile Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society.

Adolph married Vinette J. Southwick on 9 Aug 1958 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Vinette was born on 8 Mar 1934 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jan 2021 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Morse Bluff Township, Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary

Helen L. Jirovsky, 88, of Fremont passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at the Hooper Care Center in Hooper.

Helen was born Oct. 6, 1927, in Morse Bluff to Emil and Lillian (Wesely) Tenopir. Helen grew up at Cedar Bluffs and graduated from Cedar Bluffs High School. She married Frank J. Jirovsky on May 11, 1949, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cedar Bluffs. Helen and Frank farmed near Cedar Bluffs until moving to Fremont in 1977. Frank passed away May 2, 2012.

Helen was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont, the Catholic Daughters, and the Cedar Bluffs American Legion Auxiliary Post 158. Some of Helen's hobbies included sewing, crafting, baking kolaches and pies. She was active serving Meals on Wheels in Fremont. Helen also worked at a fabric store in Fremont.

Helen is survived by her sons, David (Linda) Jirovsky of Fremont and Frank Jr. (Kim) Jirovsky of Cedar Bluffs; daughters, Cathy (Ken) Pieper and Mary (Chuck) Williamson, all of Fremont; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank; and brother, Adolph Tenopir.

The funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont. The Rev. Ron Battiato will officiate. A Catholic Daughters rosary/vigil service will be 7 p.m. Monday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation with family receiving friends will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Fremont.

From the Fremont Tribune, January 18, 2016 (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Helen married Frank J. Jirovsky on 11 May 1949. Frank was born on 29 Jan 1919; died on 2 May 2012; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wilfred G. Tenopir, 79, of Wahoo, formerly of Fremont, died Thursday, March 17, 2011, at South Haven Nursing Home in Wahoo.

He was born Feb. 12, 1932, in rural Prague to Harry and Sylvia (Brecka) Tenopir. He lived at Cedar Bluffs and worked at Plumfield Nurseries in Fremont. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from Oct. 14, 1952 to Sept. 30, 1954. After his discharge, he returned to Plumfield Nurseries and worked there until the business dissolved. He then worked at Marshall Nursery in Arlington and then Food 4 Less in Fremont. He had lived in Fremont since 1978, but moved to South Haven Nursing Home in Wahoo in November 2008.

He was a former member of the American Legion Post 158 of Cedar Bluffs.
Survivors include: a sister, Bernice Conkling of North Bend; a niece and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law.

The funeral will be 1 p.m., Saturday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont with the Rev. Mark Weber officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery at Cedar Bluffs with full military honors conducted by the Fremont Honor Guard of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 854 and American Legion Post 20.

Memorials may be directed to Cedar Bluffs Fire Department or donor's choice.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

Obituary

WAHOO '96 Bernice M. Conkling, 86, of Wahoo, formerly North Bend, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the Saunders Medical Center Long Term Care in Wahoo. She was born Oct. 9, 1933 at Malmo to Harry and Sylvia (Brecka) Tenopir.

Bernice grew up near Cedar Bluffs and attended country school there. She married Richard Zakovec on Feb. 17, 1953. She then moved to the farm at Morse Bluff. She helped Richard farm for many years. After Richard's death in 1972 she started working at Campbell's Soup Co, Plumfield Nursery and the North Bend Post Office and cooked at the Rawhide Steakhouse in North Bend. Bernice married Frank Conkling Sept. 30, 1990. He died in 2000.

She is survived by son, Francis (JoAnn) Zakovec of Morse Bluff; grandchildren, Ryan (Brienna) Zakovec, Brent (Brook) Zakovec and Mike Albert and great-grandchildren, Haley, Dustin, Ashtynn, Kinsley, Grayden and Barrett Zakovec.


Bernice is preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; daughter, Janice Leffers; brother, Wilford Tenopir and grandson, Adam Buchta.

The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2020 at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. The Rev. Michael Hill of United Presbyterian Church in North Bend will officiate.


A COVID-controlled visitation will be held on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. also at Moser's.

Memorials have been established to Dodge County Humane Society.

Online condolences at www.mosermemorialchapels.com

Arrangements were made by Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Bernice married Richard F. Zakovec on 7 Feb 1953 in Logansport, Boone County, Iowa. Richard was born on 14 Jan 1932 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 13 Apr 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bernice married Frank E. Conkling after 1972. Frank was born on 16 Aug 1922 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa; died on 11 Dec 2000 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was survived by husband Larry JESSEN of Homer, NE.

Notes:

Keith graduated from North Bend High School in 1954 and entered the U.S. Army in 1957 in which he served two years. He is presently farming the home place which has been in the family for over 75 years. He is a member of the Morse Bluff V.F.D. and Legion Post No. 340 of Morse Bluff.

Obituary

Keith Eugene Racek, 84 years, of Morse Bluff, NE lost his battle with cancer on Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

He was the oldest of 2 children born on March 2, 1936 to Ray and Mayme (Chvatal) Racek near Morse Bluff, NE.

Keith grew up like most kids of this time, playing with his brother Bob spending time with his friends (the nearer the neighbor was the closer the friendship). Keith spent many hours with Marv Hines, walking to school together, sharing a pint of ice cream with 2 wooden spoons as they walked home after school. Keith went to Morse Bluff school till 10th grade then went to North Bend til he graduated high school. Keith enlisted in the Army March 27, 1959 where he served 2 years in the Fort Lewis, Washington. He felt he could have stayed in Washington to be a logger if his father hadn't instilled a responsibility to the farm. He returned to Morse Bluff and the farm and put his everything into what was needed. Keith was a humble, caring, supportive, hard working, and fiercely loyal to those who were there for him. Morse Bluff and its people meant a lot to Keith he grew up on the same farm where he lost his battle against cancer.

Keith was a volunteer fireman for many years and ran the road grader for 23 years. He was on the township board for 61 years, American Legion, and board member of the Killian Cemetery managing the ground. He became a ZCBJ member at the age of 1 when his parents bought him a policy. Since then, it changed names to WFLA which Keith continued to be an active member to assist the Czech community. In 1995, Keith met Gilberta "Gilly" Gregg and after 2 years of dating they married.

Keith enjoyed becoming a father and grandfather. Keith and Gilly made a great life together, working hard on the farm, assisting Mayme until she passed in 2003, and attending WFLA conventions and toy shows. Keith had a passion for John Deer (model size) toy tractors and successfully rebuilt over 200.

Keith went from hospital to nursing home trying to recover from pneumonia when he received the news of cancer. Gilly could not stand the thought of Keith going through all that away from home and her. Keith's wish was to be at home until the end. He was in a lot of pain and discomfort during his last days, but Gilly fulfilled Keith's wish to be at home.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bob; and nephew, Jim.

He is survived by wife, Gilly; children, Gregg Dau, Kendra (Mark) Remington, Renee (Jeff) Robinson, and Clay Mueller; grandchildren, Faith Wagner, Alex Wagner, Dru Mueller, Camden Mueller, Hunner Juzenas, Parker Robinson, Kennen Robinson, Kloey Dau, Elizabeth Remington, Alisha Micek, and Lexi Micek; nieces, Laura Macinio and Bonnie Vaughan; nephews, Ted and Paul Racek.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. at the North Bend funeral home. Friends and family will be sharing memories of Keith starting at 4 P.M..

In Lieu of Flowers, please give donations to Morse Bluff American Legion, Killian Cemetery, or Morse Bluff Volunteer Fire Department.

Moser Memorial Chapel, 1040 N. Main, North Bend, NE 68648 402-652-8159.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Keith married Gilberta A. Gregg on 10 Oct 1995. Gilberta was born on 27 Dec 1946 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa; died on 3 Dec 2023 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Lee graduated from North Bend High School in 1959 and entered the U.S. Navy Reserve in 1961 and served actively from 1962-64. The Robert Lee Racek family presently resides on the late Madelyn Hajek farm west of Morse Bluff which has been in the family since 1946.

Robert has served six years on the School Board of Dist. 14, is a member of the Morse Bluff V.F.D. for 21 yrs., Bohemia Township Board, and Legion Post No. 340 of Morse Bluff.

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

EMIL J PASEKA 05 Jul 1924 24 Aug 2000 (V) 68025 (Fremont, Dodge, NE) (none specified) 505-34-2741 Nebraska

Emil married Darlene Mundy on 15 Jun 1950 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska. Darlene was born on 12 Oct 1931 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; died in Jan 1996 in Mead, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BERNARD E PASEKA 17 Oct 1926 02 Dec 2003 (V) 68649 (North Bend, Dodge, NE) (none specified) 505-34-6508 Nebraska

Bernard married Evelyn Wesely on 9 Jun 1945. Evelyn was born on 13 Apr 1927; died in Oct 1981 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vernon A. "Vern" Virka 78 of Morse Bluffs, Nebraska passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. He was born January 15, 1944 in Fremont to Emil and Emma (Nesladek) Virka.

Vern was a lifelong farmer in the Morse Bluff area. He married Sharon Tank February 7, 1961 at Faith Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

He was a 30 plus year charter member of the Morse Bluff Volunteer Fire Department and was a former Fire Chief.

Vern is survived by his sons, Randy E. Virka and Michael J. (Christine) Virka all of Morse Bluff; sister, Darlene (Jim) Becker; 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; brother-in-law, Gary (Judy) Tank; stepbrothers, Mert (Colleen) Heinemann, Eldon (Ellen) Heinemann and Myron (Doreen) Heinemann; step-sister, Pam (Dick) Nolte and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sharon; and stepfather, John Heinemann.

Memorial Service will be 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5-7 also at Moser's in North Bend. Interment will be at Woodland Cemetery in North Bend.

Memorials to the family for a fund yet to be established.

Online condolences may be left at ww.mosermemorialchapels.com.

Moser Memorial Chapel, 1040 N. Main St. North Bend, NE 68649 402-652-8159.

Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy

Vernon married Sharon Tank on 7 Feb 1961 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Sharon was born on 4 Jul 1942 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 18 Nov 2021 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Woodland Cemetery, North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A graduate of Milligan High School and of the Lincoln School of Commerce. She worked at the Lincoln County Assessor's office, and after moving to California she became the personnel manager of Sawyer of Napa, a sheepskin tannery and shearling coat manufacturer. (Milligan, p 207). After moving to Milligan in 2005 Roma became a board member of the Milligan Public Library and the Milligan High School Alumni Association. (Milligan, 1988-2008, p 236).

Obituary for Roma Beth Bigelow

Funeral services for Roma will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska, with Chaplain Shari Lagemann officiating. Burial will follow the funeral service at the Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan, Nebraska.

Public visitation will begin Friday from 1 pm until 8 pm at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Memorials are directed to the Milligan Auditorium.

Roma Beth Bigelow, of Milligan, Nebraska passed away on March 2, 2016 at the Friend Manor at the age of 79 years 7 months and 27 days. She was born on July 6, 1936 in Geneva, Nebraska to Mildred H. (Hines) Buzek and Milo E. Buzek. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Roma spent her childhood on a farm in Tobias, surrounded by her loving parents, siblings, cousins and many aunts and uncles. They were a very close family, and spent a lot of their time together at many family gatherings. She graduated from Milligan High in Nebraska and attended the Lincoln School of Commerce.

It was in Lincoln where she met the love of her life, and very strong willed husband, Henry "Hank" Bigelow. Together they wed, and Roma relocated to New Hampshire, Henry's hometown, at the age of 19. This was a daunting task for Roma as she had never been out of the state of Nebraska. To this union, four children were born; Julie, Laura, Beth and Mark. Roma adapted quite well and enjoyed the new experiences of seafood, winding roads and the woods of New England. In 1969 the family headed west, relocating to Napa Valley, California where Roma settled in her new home in the River Park Estates. Although Roma never learned to swim, she now lived on the Napa River, complete with a 31-foot boat and dock in her backyard. Once again, Roma graciously took full advantage of yet another new experience, embracing the valley and all the excitement the wine country offered in the 1970's and 80's. Roma loved to cook?she taught herself how to make gourmet meals and loved to be in charge of catering many meals for the yacht club and marinas. Roma also became an accomplished first mate and fisherman; usually very lucking in landing the largest and heaviest salmon, grouper, or whatever was the catch of the day, much to her husbands chagrin. During this period in the Napa Valley she also worked as a Personnel Manager for Sawyer Tanning of Napa as well as Ray Burlison Real Estate.

After retiring in 1989, she and Hank moved to Florida where they purchased their dream home and dreamboat, which then named "Abracadabra". They spent their time with their good friends at the Hernando Beach Yacht Club where Roma prepared countless feasts for their many parties and functions.

Roma also was an accomplished seamstress, in her younger years, sewing most of the families clothing, as well as upholstering many boat cushions, etc. She loved to do crafts and helped paint and stain her husbands many woodworking projects.

Hank and Roma returned to Milligan in 2005 to spend their remaining years with their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her many relatives in the area. Roma was actively involved in volunteering at the library and the WWII plane crash memorial established on the north corner of Milligan. While retired in Milligan, Roma suffered from a stroke, which greatly reduced her ability to be as active as she wished, however, she continued to move ahead and take care of her husband and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Milo, husband, Henry, and sister-in-laws; Betty Buzek and Joyce Kemp.

She is survived by daughters, son, spouses: Julie Pimentel, Laura (Dean) Kassik, Beth Dunlap, Mark (Becky) Bigelow; sister, brother and spouse; Merle Buzek, Kathy (Dick) Rischling: 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, copied from Farmer and Sons website)

Family/Spouse: Henry Ramsdell Bigelow. Henry was born on 23 Jul 1934 in Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Oct 2012 in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary for Kathryn A. Rischling

A Funeral Service for Kathryn will be held at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. with Kim Dunker presiding.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 pm.

Graveside Services will be conducted following the funeral service in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska.

Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date.

The family requests that casual attire be worn to the funeral service.

Kathryn Ann (Buzek) Rischling was born August 14th, 1941 to Milo and Mildred (Hines) Buzek. She was the third of three children. She departed this life on July 2nd, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was raised on a farm nine miles south of Milligan. She attended rural school district #9 and graduated from Milligan High School in 1959. During her high school years, Kathy lived with her brother, Merle and sister-in-law Betty. She enjoyed spending time with her niece and nephew. After graduation, she attended Nebraska Wesleyan University for one year and then was employed at Lincoln Mutual Life Insurance until her marriage.

Kathy married Richard (Dick) Rischling on April 14th, 1962. To this union, one son and two daughters were born. Jan in 1964, Rebecca in 1965 and Kristine in 1968. They purchased a home in Milligan and resided there until her death. While raising her children, the family could be found spending much of their time making memories with both the Buzek and Rischling families. Countless days were spent with her husband and children fishing, hunting, cooking and taking small road trips. Her children had always been her pride and joy, and their future success always remained near and dear to her heart.

For the majority of her married life, Kathy was a homemaker and a devoted mother . She was an exceptionally gifted cook and baker. For many years, she worked part-time at the local grocery store, " The Food Basket" as a cashier. Kathy was actively involved in the Milligan Community. One of her greatest accomplishments was being on the Milligan History Book Committee and developing the Milligan History Books. She was also an original member of the Town and Country Women's Club, served many years on the Milligan Library board and was on the World War II Memorial Committee. In her free time, Kathy enjoyed taking trips with the "girls" to the casino where she would spend many hours at the slots enjoying laughter and unforgettable memories.

Throughout the years, Kathy and Dick kept busy chasing their 8 grandkids to numerous events and enjoyed having their home full of kids. She always took the time to play games with the grandkids and taught them how to bake her special recipes from her Czech heritage. In their later years, Kathy and Dick were blessed with 13 great grandchildren. Her greatest pastime in life was watching them all grow. She was fortunate enough to have her entire family living within fifteen miles, which resulted in daily visits from at least one of her family members. She was so proud of her family and was never shy to express how accomplished they all are.

As her health declined over the last 15 months, Kathy gained an extended group of her new "family" through her dialysis nurses and fellow patients. Although dialysis was never her favorite, she was eternally grateful for the new friendships she made.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Milo & Mildred Buzek; in-laws Adolf & Mary Rischling; sister, Roma (Henry) Bigelow; sister-in-law Betty Buzek; sister-in-law Arlene (James) Luzum; brother-in-law Robert Rischling, Al Kudlacek, and Dean Placek; niece, Kim Luzum and nephews Jay Luzum and Paul Placek.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard; children Jan (Tammy) Rischling, Becky Vonderfecht, and Kristi (Steve) Briske all of Milligan; brother, Merle Buzek; sister-in-law Alma Placek, Irma Kudlacek, and Carolyn Rischling; grandchildren Mitchell (Kelly) Rischling, Rachel (Jared) Johnson, Dillon Rischling, Jordan (Emily) Zwickl, Megan (Jake) Johnson, Katie (Shane) Roesler, Stephanie (Riley) Bohlken, and Kylie (Wyatt) Schoenholz; great grandchildren Kash, Kyah, Maelynn, Brynnlye, Landri, Kollins, Baylor, Indi, Luke, Rhett, Colt, Baby Roesler, Dax and Whit along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer & Son Funeral Home)

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Delmar John Kuska was born on February 10, 1932, in Milligan, Nebraska, to John Kuska, Jr. and Julia (Hines) Kuska. He had a younger brother, Verlyn (Butch), and a younger sister, Judy.
The family lived on the Kuska home place south of Exeter. Delmar attended country school Dist. #5 through the eighth grade and graduated from Milligan High School with the class of 1949. During his high school years, he and his cousin, Merle Buzek, stayed with their grandparents, Joe and Lizzie Svec, in Milligan.
Delmar enjoyed all outdoor sports - hunting, fishing, and ice skating - and playing with the Bob Chudly band. After graduation he worked with a crew putting up grain bins and helped farmers in the area. In March, 1951, Delmar enlisted in the United States Navy for four years. He received the National Defense Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was stationed on Guam for 28 months, and received his discharge on March 9, 1955. He began to farm, and on May 24, 1956, he was married to Marjorie Langhorst at the South Lutheran Church by Ohiowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ohiowa, where the family still belongs. They were blessed with a daughter, Shelli, and a son, Galen.
Delmar farmed and raised livestock in the Milligan/Exeter area all of his married life. The first few winters Delmar worked at the Melton Issler Motor Co., Swede's Garage, and Tom's Place. Delmar served on the Milligan School Board, and the Church Council; he was Commander of Milligan Legion Post #240 for three years, and managed the Legion Bar for many years. He was a member of the Milligan Czech Brass Band since he came home from the service. He enjoyed meeting friends for coffee at Elaine's. He and Marge attended many dances, and the school and sports activities of their children and grandchildren, Casey, Allee, Megan, Steve, and Jake. They enjoyed some nice trips with family and friends. Delmar never quite retired from farming. He maintained his cow/calf operation until a couple of years ago, and helped Galen whenever he got the chance. Delmar passed away at the Friend Manor on Sunday, February 3, 2013, one week short of his 81st birthday.
Preceding him in death were his parents, grandparents, and brother Butch.
Survivors include his wife, Marge; daughter and son-in-law, Shelli & Jeff Krupicka; son and daughter-in-law, Galen & Sharon Kuska; grandchildren, Steve Krupicka, Jake Krupicka, Casey Kuska & wife Kristina, Allee Kuska, Megan Kuska & fianc? Justin White; sister and brother-in-law, Judy & Jerry Ware, sister-in-law, Joan Kuska and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted from the Milligan Auditorium on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, with Pastor James Sells and Father Rand Langhorst officiating. Deb Brunkow accompanied Karen Filipi who sang "One Day At A Time". Casket bearers were John Becker, Roger Brandt, Marlon Buzek, Ronald Kuska, Russell Langhorst and John Kassik. Interment was in the Bohemian National Cemetery with Farmer & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Memorials are directed to the Milligan American Legion.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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