Julia Racek

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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]

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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]