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Antonin Soukup

Male Abt 1815 - Abt 1885  (~ 70 years)


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  1. 1.  Antonin Soukup was born about 1813-1815 in Plasy, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died about 1885 in Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Petr Zakovec emailed, in December 2014, that he had found the wedding record of Anton and Mary, and that Antonin was a "blacksmith journeyman from Plasy no.15, son of Josef Soukup, shoemaker from Plasy no.15 and Teresie, born Hyke?ov?, from Babiny no. 19"

    Anton Soukup and family can first be found in Braidwood, Illinois, later moving to Nebraska to homestead.

    "Most of the Czechs in this vicinity (Saunders County, Nebraska) were obliged to go elsewhere to earn a living. Many originally came (in this country) from around Braidwood, Illinois, where they had worked in mines. So back there they went for the winter season, or to Omaha (and in either case they went to Omaha afoot), leaving their wives to take care of the children and homesteads. Mrs. Frank Hines (living at date of writing) remembers when her husband left for Braidwood and two weeks later their son Frank was born. There was no alternative, they had to live."

    Source: As noted at http://www.rootsweb.com/~neethnic/czechs/cz-pg97a.html

    When Anton's son, Frank died in in 1933, the informant for the death certificate (Harry Soukup, a grandson of Anton) erroneously stated that Frank's father was also named Frank Soukup.

    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.

    Marie Soukup 1813 - 1885
    Antonin Soukup 1814 - 1898

    It appears, however, that a widowed 83 year old Mary Soukup was listed in the household of her daughter and son-in-law, the VIRKA's, at the time of the 1900 census, so her date of death must have actually been shortly after that census.

    (Research):
    Census Listings:

    1870 Federal Census
    Illinois, Will County, Reed Township,
    Braidwood Post office (page 57)
    #392-227
    Sycopp, Antoin 50 M W C. Miner Bohemia
    Sycopp Mary 44 F W Bohemia
    Sycopp Frank 18 M W Coal Miner Bohemia
    Sycopp Antoine 22 MW " Bohemia
    Sycopp Fannie 9 F W At home Bohemia

    It appears that most of the inhabitants of Braidwood were coal miners. Although there were many miners from the east coast of the United States, most of them were immigrants, predominately from Ireland, Wales, Germany, Belgium and Bohemia.


    From the Familysearch 1880 United States Census and National Index. This MAY be the listing for the same couple, but there are some differences that would need to be accounted for.

    Census Place:Douglas, Saunders, Nebraska Source:FHL Film 1254756 National Archives Film T9-0756 Page 37 RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
    Anton Saml. SOCOOP Self M M W 75 BOHEMIA Occ:Too Old To Work Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
    Rosy SOCOOP Wife F M W 72 BOHEMIA Occ:Too Old To Work Fa: BOHEMIAMo: BOHEMIA

    Notice the dramatic change in age between 1870 and 1880. It appears that the ages listed in 1870 may have been off, as the 1880 ages more closely match their years of birth according to their tombstones.

    (Medical):Y DNA Results, FTDNA Haplogroup:

    R1b1

    A direct male descendant volunteered to have his DNA tested
    . The results can be found at www.ysearch.org, under the user ID #J7DYD. The FamilyTreeDNA Kit number is 69508.

    The members of R1b are believed to be the descendants of the first modern humans who entered Europe about 35,000-40,000 years ago. Those R1b forebearers were the people who painted the beautiful art in the caves in Spain and France. They were the contemporaries (and perhaps exterminators) of the European Neanderthals. R1b is the most common Y haplogroup in Europe - more than half of men of European descent belong to R1b. Fourteen of the 30 most common haplotypes in the YSTR.org database are typical of R1b.

    Antonin married Marie Buresova on 21 Nov 1848 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia. Marie was born on 9 Jul 1815 in Sedlec, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died after 1900 in Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Anton Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1850 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 15 Mar 1910 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 18 Mar 1910 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 3. Frantisek "Frank" M. Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1852 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 15 Mar 1933 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 4. Veronika Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 1855 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 3 Jan 1938 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    4. 5. Katerina Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 1855 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 4 Sep 1856 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Anton Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (1.Antonin1) was born on 8 Jan 1850 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 15 Mar 1910 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 18 Mar 1910 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Anton Soukup, Koryta, 1850, to Braidwood in 1870, died March 15, 1910. Active in national and political life.

    http://www.rootsweb.com/~neethnic/czechs/cz-pg97a.html

    (Research):
    Census Listings:

    From the Familysearch 1880 United States Census and Nationa
    l Index

    Census Place:Douglas, Saunders, Nebraska Source:FHL Film 1254756 National Archives Film T9-0756 Page 37 RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace Anton SOCOOPSelfMMW29BOHEMIA Occ:FarmerFa: BOHEMIAMo: BOHEMIA Rosy SOCOOPWifeFMW25BOHEMIA Occ:Keeps HouseFa: BOHEMIAMo: BOHEMIA
    Frank SOCOOPSonMSW6NE Occ:At HomeFa: BOHEMIAMo: BOHEMIA
    Joe SOCOOPSonMSW4NE Occ:At HomeFa: BOHEMIAMo: BOHEMIA
    Ann SOCOOPDauFSW1NE

    1900 Census
    Nebraska, Saunders County, Morse Bluff Precinct & Village
    Enumerated 11 Jun 1900
    SD 4 ED 128 Sheet 6B
    104-105
    Soukup, Anton Hd W M Jan 1851 49 M@26 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1868 32 Na Farmer
    Soukup, Rosa Wf W F Oct 1854 Oct 1854 45 M@26 6/6 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1870 40
    Soukup, Joseph Son W M May 1877 23 M 8/12 0/0 Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer
    Soukup, Milie Dtr W F Apr 1888 20 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
    Soukup, Frank Son W M Apr 1882 18 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer
    Soukup, Lillie Dtr W F Jan 1885 15 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
    Soukup, Annie Dtr W F May 1889 11 Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
    Soukup, Anton Son W M Mar 1892 8 Neb Bohemia Bohemia
    Soukup, Mary Dtr-in-Law W F Jul 1880 20 M 8/12 0/0 Neb Bohemia Bohemia

    (Medical):Had the above condition for about two years prior to this death. Was treated by his physician from August 1908 until his death in March 1910.

    Anton married Ruzena "Rosalie" Datel on 12 Jul 1873 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Ruzena (daughter of Josef "Joseph" Datel, Sr. and Anna Sukova) was born on 14 Sep 1853 in Kolec, Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Frantisek Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1874 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 8 Aug 1882.
    2. 7. Joseph Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1877 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died.
    3. 8. Emile "Millie" Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jun 1879 in Nebraska; died on 28 Feb 1954 in Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    4. 9. Frantisek "Frank" Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1882 in Nebraska; and died.
    5. 10. Elizabeth Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1885 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died.
    6. 11. Anna Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1889 in Saunders County, Nebraska.
    7. 12. Anton Emiel Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1892 in Saunders County, Nebraska.

  2. 3.  Frantisek "Frank" M. SoukupFrantisek "Frank" M. Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (1.Antonin1) was born on 4 Jul 1852 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 15 Mar 1933 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    According to the ship manifest of the S.S. Bremen, Frank M. Soukup traveled to America with his half-brother John Zakovec, John's wife Josefa, and their two daughters. The North German Lloyd steamship arrived at the Port of New York on May 1, 1869.

    "Most of the Czechs... (who later settled in Nebraska) were obliged to go elsewhere (first) to earn a living. Many originally came (in this country) from around Braidwood, Illinois, where they had worked in mines." (homesteads.http://www.rootsweb.com/~neethnic/czechs/cz-pg97a.html)


    The following obituary is transcribed from an undated clipping, newspaper not known

    Frank Soukup

    The ravages of time, creeping unrelentlessly on, gathered in its arms Wednesday, March 15, 1933, Frank Soukup, who had been preparing for the journey. He had lived his allotted time and more. His days of activityhad long since ceased so he was patiently waitingfor the dend to come when he might fold his arms in peace and pass into eternal sleep.

    Frank Soukup was born in Koryto, okres (town) Kralovice, kraj (county) Plzen in Czechoslovakia, July 4, 1852. He came to this country along with his parents as a seventeen-year-old lad, first to Braidwood, Ill., to find work in the coal mines. From there he came to Nebraska, settling in Saunders County. At the age of twenty-two he married Anna Beznoska near what is now Morse Bluffs. In 1892 they moved to Fillmore county and purchased the farm now owned by Mrs. Antonie Krisl and Vaclav Capek. He later engaged in business here and in 1903 moved to Junction City, Ok., where his wife died.

    About seven years ago he returned here and since then made his home with his son Harry. It is a happy thought that his baby son should care for the father, even as the father once cared for the baby son. He was perfectly happy and contented here. He had lived a generous life, too generous for his own good, and accepted with a spirit of generosity the events and circumstances which crowned the closing days of his career.

    The deceased leaves surviving, five sons, Edward, Frank, Joe Harry and Will and two daughters, Lily Eret of Prague, Oklahoma and Anna Hooker of Baird, Tex, two sisters, Veronike Virkova and Anna Hines (Note: this is his half-sister, Anna Zakovec Hines) of Morse Bluffs, twenty seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Services were held at the home of his son Harry Saturday afternoon, being in charge of Rabi Z.C.B.J. of which organization he was a member and the body was laid to rest in the Bohemian national cemetery. The deceased passed away at the age of 80 years, 8 months, and 4 days. (End)

    According to Helena Soukup Parker, Frank farmed while in Saunders County, as well as operating a hotel and saloon. After his wife died, he lived with his son, Harry. Later he lived with his daughter Lillian Eret and later still with his son Alois Soukup in Prague, Oklahoma. At the time of his death, he was again living with Harry, who was the informant for his death certificate.

    The information on the Soukup family is primarily from information graciously supplied by Helena Soukup Parker of Idyllwild, California. It has been supplemented by various census records and newspaper notices from Oklahoma as transcribed by Charles R. Strong. Additionally, information has been obtained from the book HISTORY OF MILLIGAN NEBRASKA 1888-1988 compiled by the Milligan Centennial History Book Committee and printed by Walsworth Publishing Co, Marceline, Missouri.

    On Frank's certificate of death (completed by his son Harry), his parents are shown as Frank Soukup and Barbara Hines. This contradicts the more complete information provided by Nancy Soukup that showed Frank was the son of Antonin and Marie Soukup.

    (Research):
    Census Information:

    From the Familysearch 1880 United States Census and National Index

    Census Place:Douglas, Saunders, Nebraska
    Source:FHL Film 1254756 National Archives Film T9-0756 Page 37 RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
    Frank SOCOOPSelfMMW27BOHEMIA Occ:FarmerFa: BOHEMIAMo: BOHEMIA
    Ann SOCOOPWifeFMW20BOHEMIA Occ:Keeps HouseFa: BOHEMIAMo: BOHEMIA
    Eddie SOCOOPSonMSW5NE Occ:At HomeFa: BOHEMIAMo: BOHEMIA
    Frank SOCOOPSonMSW2NE Occ:At HomeFa: BOHEMIAMo: BOHEMIA
    Joe SOCOOPSonMSW1NE Occ:At HomeFa: BOHEMIA

    At the time of the 1900 census, they were in Fillmore County, Nebraska:

    Soukup, Frank Head W M Jul 1852 47 M 26 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1870
    Farmer
    Soukup, Anna Wife W F Nov 1860 30 F m 26 9/9 Bohema Bohemia Bohemia 1867
    Soukup, Edward Son W M July 1875 24 S Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia Farm Labor
    Soukup, Joseph Son W M May 1879 21 S Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia Farm Labor
    Soukup, Mary Dtr W F May 1872 18 S Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia Housework
    Soukup, Tessia Dtr W F Jun 1887 12 S Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia At School
    Soukup, Harry Son W M Oct 1889 10 S Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia At School
    Soukup, Anna Dtr W F Apr 1892 8 S Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia At School
    Soukup, Louis Son W M Dec 1894 5 S Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia

    On the 1910 Comanchee County Oklahoma Federal Census, the family is listed as follows:

    Soukup, Frank, Head, Age 59, Widowed, Birthplace Bohemia (also his parent's birthplace), Employee in General Farmer, Speaks English, Rents, R&W
    Soukup, Harry, Son, age 20, Birthplace Nebraska, Parents born in Bohemia,Farmer,
    working on his own account, Speaks English, R&W, Survivor of Union or CSA
    Soukup, Annie, Daughter, Age 18, Born Nebraska, Parents born in Bohemia, R&W
    Soukup, Louie, Son, Age 15, Born Nebraska, Parents born in Bohemia, R&W)
    Soukup, Willie, Son, Age 8, Born Nebraska, Parents born in Bohemia, R&
    attended school during the year

    The Soukup's lived two houses from Frank and Bessie Beznoska. Frank was a nephew of Anna Soukup's. They also lived next door to Joseph and Annie Placitz, ages 70 & 59, both born in Bohemia, relationship, if any, unknown.

    Frantisek married Anna Beznoska on 10 Nov 1874 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Beznoska and Anna Krylova) was born on 15 Sep 1859 in Beroun, Stredocesk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 14 Jul 1909 in Oklahoma; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Edward Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jul 1875 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 16 Feb 1953 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 14. Frank R. Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1877 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 18 Apr 1964 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 15. Joseph M. Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1879 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 27 Aug 1960 in Swanton, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. 16. Mary Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1881 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 9 Apr 1909 in Oklahoma; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    5. 17. Lillian Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1883 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 16 Jul 1976 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.
    6. 18. Terezie Rose "Tessie" Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1886 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Jun 1916 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma.
    7. 19. Jaroslav "Harry" Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1889 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 9 Feb 1976 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    8. 20. Anna Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Apr 1892 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Jun 1949 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.
    9. 21. Alois M . Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1895 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Apr 1928 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.
    10. 22. William Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1902 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Jan 1975 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  3. 4.  Veronika Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (1.Antonin1) was born on 7 Sep 1855 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 3 Jan 1938 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Petr Zakovec instead shows that she, and her twin sister Katerina, was born on 7 Sept 1855.

    (Medical):Intestional Nephritis

    Veronika married Jan Virka in Jun 1872 in Braidwood, Will County, Illinois. Jan was born on 3 Feb 1850 in Bohemia; died on 3 Feb 1922. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. James Virka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Sep 1873 in Nebraska; died on 15 Oct 1938.
    2. 24. Mary Virka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 1875 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 14 Jun 1961 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.
    3. 25. Frank Virka  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1883 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died.
    4. 26. Anna Virka  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1885 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died.
    5. 27. Emma Virka  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1892 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died.
    6. 28. Joseph Virka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Apr 1893 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died in Jul 1968 in Saunders County, Nebraska.

  4. 5.  Katerina Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (1.Antonin1) was born on 7 Sep 1855 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 4 Sep 1856 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Frantisek Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anton2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 11 Mar 1874 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 8 Aug 1882.

    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.

    Frantisek, son of Anton & R L Soukup 8 Aug 1880 6 yr 4 mo 28 days


  2. 7.  Joseph Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anton2, 1.Antonin1) was born in May 1877 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died.

  3. 8.  Emile "Millie" Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anton2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 16 Jun 1879 in Nebraska; died on 28 Feb 1954 in Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    She married a Janovec.

    Family/Spouse: John J. Janovec. John was born on 12 Oct 1876 in Nebraska; died on 23 Feb 1943 in Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 9.  Frantisek "Frank" Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anton2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 26 Apr 1882 in Nebraska; and died.

    Notes:

    According to the SSDI, there was a Frank Soukup born on 26 April 1882 who died in February 1969 in Nebraska. His Social Security Number was 505-68-7343.


  5. 10.  Elizabeth Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anton2, 1.Antonin1) was born in Jun 1885 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died.

    Notes:

    She married a Nesladek.


  6. 11.  Anna Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anton2, 1.Antonin1) was born in May 1889 in Saunders County, Nebraska.

  7. 12.  Anton Emiel Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anton2, 1.Antonin1) was born in Mar 1892 in Saunders County, Nebraska.

  8. 13.  Edward SoukupEdward Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 18 Jul 1875 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 16 Feb 1953 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Unmarried.


  9. 14.  Frank R. SoukupFrank R. Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 13 Jan 1877 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 18 Apr 1964 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    In the book HISTORY OF MILLIGAN NEBRASKA 1888-1988 it is noted that

    "...moved to Junction City, Oklahoma, where they homesteaded and in 1909 returned to Milligan where they farmed for a number of years. F.R. managed different businesses during his lifetime among them being manager of the Jicha Central Hall and tavern. After Joseph Jica Sr. passed away, R. R. and Edward Janousek managed the place together for sometime. He also worked in the Herman Stastny tavern.

    In 1921, he moved from the farm southwest of Milligan and purchased Alois Petracek dry goods and grocery store, which he and his wife managed. Later he sold the store.

    After the Farmer's Co-operative Company was organized, F.R. Soukup and his son, Frank, were among some of the employees. At the second annual stockholders meeting, a livestock shippers association was organized and F.R was hired to take charge of this new association. At one time the Farmers Co-op Elevator shipped livestock to market for the owner. F.R. was in charge of the livestock department. F.R. and Edward Cudly also managed the Farmer Co-op at one time."

    According to his application for a Social Security Number, Frank was employed by Stastny & Vasina in MIlligan in 1940. His SS-5 also indicated that his Middle Initial, R, was just that. He did not have an actual middle name. SSN 507-18-6921.

    Member of the Z.C.J.B. Lodge #76 Svatopluk Czeck

    (Medical):Hypertensive cardiovascular disease

    Frank married Mary Svec on 28 Nov 1899 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Vaclav "James" Svec and Marie "Mary" Suda) was born on 10 Mar 1879 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Sep 1967 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Alice Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Oct 1900 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jan 1988 in Rushville, Rush County, Indiana.
    2. 30. Pauline F. Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1902 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Jul 1991.
    3. 31. Marie H. Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1905 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; died on 17 Aug 2006 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska.
    4. 32. Rose M. Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1908 in Junction City, Comanche County, Oklahoma; died on 26 Mar 2003 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska.
    5. 33. Wilma Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 May 1910 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 6 Feb 2001 in San Diego County, California.
    6. 34. Frank H. Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1913 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Dec 1966 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    7. 35. Irma Evelyn Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1917 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Apr 2002 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

  10. 15.  Joseph M. SoukupJoseph M. Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 6 May 1879 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 27 Aug 1960 in Swanton, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Joseph and Anna (Svec) Soukup "lived on a farm west of Milligan, which they rented for 38 years, then moved to a farm near Swanton. In November 1929, they purchased a farm near Western, which was farmed by their twin sons, Frank J. and James J."

    However, Caroline Mastny noted that he homesteaded in Oklahoma, but didn't like it, so he returned to Nebraska, leaving his wife and sons behind for a brief time so they could keep the land. He later sold his land to Louis Beznoska in Walter, Oklahoma.

    On the 1910 Cherokee County Oklahoma Federal Census, a Joseph Soukup was listed as a boarder in the home of James Thompson. He is shown as age 33 (born circa 1877), born in Bohemia, and with an occupation of Tailor. (Courtesy of Charles Strong). This may be the same Joseph Soukup...possibly he supported himself as a tailor while waiting to receive the title on his land.

    Joseph married Anna Svec on 20 Jan 1903 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Vaclav "James" Svec and Marie "Mary" Suda) was born on 21 Aug 1883 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Apr 1956 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. James Jerome Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1904 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 6 Dec 1997 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    2. 37. Frank Joseph Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1904 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Jul 1977 in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 38. Joseph Alois Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Apr 1906 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 Nov 1983 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  11. 16.  Mary SoukupMary Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 4 Jun 1881 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 9 Apr 1909 in Oklahoma; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    She was said to have committed suicide.

    Mary married Albert Joseph Kassik, Sr. on 20 Nov 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Albert (son of Josef Kasik and Veronika Franek) was born on 10 Mar 1879 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Sep 1963 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Fred Kassik  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jan 1902 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Jul 1992 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 40. Alice Kassik  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1904 in Junction City, Comanche County, Oklahoma; died on 13 Sep 1929 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  12. 17.  Lillian SoukupLillian Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 18 Oct 1883 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 16 Jul 1976 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    LILLIAN ERET 18 Oct 1883 Jul 1976 74864 (Prague, Lincoln, OK) (none specified) 444-48-3092 Oklahoma

    Lillian married Joseph Eret on 30 Apr 1900 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Joseph was born on 13 Apr 1871 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 20 Jun 1969 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Mildred Georgia Eret  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1902 in Hollyrood, Elsworth County, Kansas; died on 17 Oct 2002 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
    2. 42. Georgia Mildred Eret  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1903 in Holyrood, Ellsworth County, Kansas; died on 24 Nov 1993 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
    3. 43. Francis Eret  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Aug 1905; died on 27 Aug 1906.

  13. 18.  Terezie Rose "Tessie" SoukupTerezie Rose "Tessie" Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 4 Jun 1886 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Jun 1916 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Her first name may actually have been Tereza/Theresa.

    The information below was acquired by Charles Strong September 1999. This information is from the Lawton, Oklahoma Genealogy Library located in the public library.

    Article from Lawton Constitution June 5, 1916

    FUNERAL SERVICES FOR Mrs. Strong

    Funeral services for Mrs. Watler (sic) Strong, age 29 years, who died Saturday afternoon at the hospital at 4 o'clock, were held yesterday afternoon at the Beal Heights Presbyterian church, Rev. J. W. Moseley, pastor of the church officiating. Interment was made in the Lawton cemetery.

    The deceased is survived by a husband and four children, Homer, 8; Viola May 6; Branyard, 2; and Jack, 5 months; a father, Frank Socket (sic) of Junction City; 2 sisters, Mrs. Geo. Errett (sic), of Prague, Okla. And Mrs. Anna Hooker of Tinney, Okla.; four brothers in Milligan, Neb., one at Prague and one at Junction City.

    Terezie married Walter Winfield Strong on 4 Aug 1907 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Walter (son of Ralph Brainerd Strong and Mary Ella Hall) was born on 10 May 1881 in Farmersville, Collin County, Texas; died on 4 Apr 1961 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas; was buried on 6 Apr 1961 in Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Homer Richard Strong  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Feb 1908 in Junction City, Comanche County, Oklahoma; died on 19 Sep 1990 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried on 22 Sep 1990 in Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma.
    2. 45. Viola Mae Strong  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Feb 1910 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; died on 3 Aug 2009 in Henrietta, Clay County, Texas; was buried on 6 Aug 2009 in Fairview Cemetery, Gainsville, Cooke County, Texas.
    3. 46. Barney Frank Strong  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1914 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; died on 3 Jan 2011 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Gainsville, Cooke County, Texas.
    4. 47. Jack Neil Strong  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1915 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; died on 13 Dec 2003 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
    5. 48. Jake Strong  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1915 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; died on 25 Dec 1915 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma.

  14. 19.  Jaroslav "Harry" SoukupJaroslav "Harry" Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 18 Oct 1889 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 9 Feb 1976 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Harry Soukup

    Jaroslav Harry Soukup, son of Frank and Anna (Beznoska) Soukup, was born October 18, 1889 at Prague, Nebraska.

    He passed away at Warren Memorial hospital at Friend, Nebraska, at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 22 days. He was baptized in the Catholic church at Prague on November 17, 1889.

    As a small child the family moved to Milligan, where they lived for a time. At the age of 10 the family moved to Lawton, Oklahoma to homestead. As a youngster, Harry worked in the cotton fields with the family. He spoke of the times he had there of the Indian neighbors that were some of his best friends.

    At the age of 21 he decided to move back to Nebraska. He and a friend, Tom Hardwick, managed to get together a horse, a mule and a wagon which they used for transportation to get them back to his home state. Starting out from Lawton, the trip took them over two weeks to travel some 450 miles.

    Upon arrival he worked as a farm hand for his brother, Joe. Then in the fall of 1915 he engaged in farming for himself.

    On December 21, 1915, he united in marriage to Mary E. Stejskal at Geneva.

    He was active in local organizations in his younger years serving on the District 67 School Board, Glengary township road overseer, Farmers Co-op Board of Directors, also serving capacities in the Z.C.B.J. and the Milligan Auditorium. He was a long-time member of Svatopluk Czech Lodge No. 76.

    In 1956 he retired and moved to Milligan. He enjoyed his family and they in turn enjoyed him. December 21, 1975, he was deeply touched by having the family help him and his wife observe their 60th wedding anniversary in their new home in Wilber.

    Surviving are his wife, Mary; sons, Arnold and wife, Maryanne, of Milligan, Elmer and wife, Jeanette, Ray and wife Betty, of Lincoln; and daughter, Mrs. Edward (Ruby) Prokop and husband, Edward, of Wilber; one sister, Lillie Eret, of Prague, Oklahoma; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward, Frank R., Joseph M., Louis and William; and sisters, Mary Kassik, Tessie Strong, and Anna Hooker; and one granddaughter, Nancy Soukup.

    Services were held Wednesday, February 11, 1976, at 2 pm at Farmer and Son Funeral Home--Kotas Chapel in Milligan.

    Rev. Homer Clements was the officiating clergyman. Mrs. Albert Naimon was the organist with selections "In the Garden" and "Kazdy Nese Svij Kriz" by Mrs. Leslie Skrivanek and Mrs. Joseph Capek.

    The pallbearers were grandsons, John Soukup, Richard Prokop, Tim Hester, Michael McDonald and Adolph Vacek. Interment was in the Bohemian National cemetery at Milligan.

    CARD OF THANKS

    We gratefully acknowledge the help give us, the food brought in, the messages of sympathy, the floral offerings and the memorials at the time or our bereavement. Your kindness is deeply appreciated. THE FAMILY OF HARRY SOUKUP

    Jaroslav married Mary Ella Stejskal on 21 Dec 1915 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Frank Stejskal and Anna Stastny) was born on 21 May 1894 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 20 Dec 1988 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. Arnold Harry "Arnie" Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Mar 1919 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Jun 1998 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    2. 50. Elmer Louis Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1921 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 15 Dec 1988 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    3. 51. Raymond Earl Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1926 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jun 2010 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    4. 52. Rubye Ann Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Sep 1929 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jun 2012 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

  15. 20.  Anna Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 22 Apr 1892 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Jun 1949 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.

    Anna married George Frank Hooker in Aug 1910 in Geronimo, Comanche County, Oklahoma. George was born on 9 Nov 1885 in West, McLennan County, Texas; died on 19 Jun 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Grace Fern Hooker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1911 in Junction City, Comanche County, Oklahoma.
    2. 54. John Warren Hooker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 1917 in Oklahoma; died on 1 May 2004 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.

  16. 21.  Alois M . Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 10 Dec 1895 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Apr 1928 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.

    Alois married Barbara Terfler on 22 Feb 1916 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. Barbara was born on 25 Nov 1894 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; died on 22 Nov 1979 in Hemet, Riverside County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Helena Blanche Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1916 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; died on 10 Nov 2001 in Idyllwild, Riverside County, California.

  17. 22.  William Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 8 Jan 1902 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Jan 1975 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    The SSDI has his year of death as 1975, whereas other sources show 1 January 1979.

    William married Georgia Doupnik on 12 Oct 1925 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Georgia (daughter of Robert Anton Doupnik and Anna H. Stetina) was born on 3 Sep 1907 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Apr 1982 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 56. Betty Jean Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1926; died on 12 Sep 1935 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 57. William Soukup, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1931; died on 27 Apr 1953 in Republic Of Korea.
    3. 58. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 59. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 60. Shirley June Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jun 1936 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jul 2008 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska.

  18. 23.  James Virka Descendancy chart to this point (4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 4 Sep 1873 in Nebraska; died on 15 Oct 1938.

    James married Emma Racek on 2 Oct 1900 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. Emma (daughter of Vaclav "James" Racek and Veronika Beznoska) was born on 4 Aug 1880 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 22 Jun 1973 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 61. Millie Virka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1900 in Saunders County, Nebraska.
    2. 62. Agnes A. Virka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Mar 1903 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 12 Mar 1995 in Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    3. 63. Edward J. Virka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1906 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 20 Feb 1996 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    4. 64. Emil William Virka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Dec 1909 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 4 Apr 1945 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.

  19. 24.  Mary Virka Descendancy chart to this point (4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 7 Sep 1875 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 14 Jun 1961 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

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

    Marie (Virka) Racek Obituary

    Marie (Virka) Racek was born on a farm near Morse Bluff on September 7, 1875 and died at her home in North Bend June 14, 1961. She had spent her entire life in this vicinity.

    On September 22, 1896 she was married to Frank Racek in Fremont. Six children were born to this union. She was a 62 year member of the ZCBJ Lodge in Morse Bluff. She was a kind and loving mother and leaves a host of friends and will be missed by all.

    Survivors are son, Lewis of North Bend; four daughters, Mrs. Tillie Chesley, Mrs. Emma Jensen, Mrs. Clara Best of North Bend; and Mrs. Julia Divis of Schuyler; brother Joe Virka of Morse Bluff; 13 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1931, and a son Frank in 1949.

    Funeral services were at the Moser Funeral Home Chapel Friday afternoon with the Rev. Robert E. Favre officiating. Music was by Mr. and Mrs. James Arneal.

    Pallbearers were Marvin Chesley, Merle Jensen, Melvin Divis, Gayle Chesley, Eugene Zeleny and Arnold Divis.

    Interment was in Killian Cemetery near Morse Bluff.

    Attending the services from a distance were Mrs. Frank Racek and daughter, Cheryl of Barnsville, Minn.

    Mary married Frank Racek on 22 Sep 1896 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Frank (son of Vaclav "James" Racek and Veronika Beznoska) was born on 18 Dec 1872 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 10 May 1932 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 65. Frank Racek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Sep 1897 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 29 Apr 1949.
    2. 66. Emma Racek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1899 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jan 1977 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.
    3. 67. Lewis Racek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1900 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 11 Nov 1978 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.
    4. 68. Julia R. Racek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1903 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 30 Oct 1988 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.
    5. 69. Tillie Racek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1905 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 18 Feb 1984 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.
    6. 70. Clara Racek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1907 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 8 Jan 1995 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.

  20. 25.  Frank Virka Descendancy chart to this point (4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born about 1883 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died.

  21. 26.  Anna Virka Descendancy chart to this point (4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born about 1885 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died.

    Notes:

    She married a Hines.


  22. 27.  Emma Virka Descendancy chart to this point (4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born about 1892 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died.

    Notes:

    She married a Fencl.


  23. 28.  Joseph Virka Descendancy chart to this point (4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 18 Apr 1893 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died in Jul 1968 in Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    JOSEPH VIRKA 18 Apr 1893 Jul 1968 68050 (Prague, Saunders, NE) (none specified) 506-48-7188 Nebraska



Generation: 4

  1. 29.  Alice Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (14.Frank3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 20 Oct 1900 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jan 1988 in Rushville, Rush County, Indiana.

    Notes:

    Alice did private duty nursing during Bill's law school days. She also was Obstetrics Supervisor at Rush Memorial Hospital for 12 years. She retired from nursing in 1962. She was an R.N. in Colorado, Nebraska and Indiana.

    Alice married William Franklin Marshall on 8 Aug 1926 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. William was born on 8 Sep 1903 in Indiana; died on 17 Oct 1976 in Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 71. Rose Marie Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1932; died on 2 May 1997 in Indiana.
    2. 72. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 73. Thomas Franklin Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jul 1941 in Rushville, Rush County, Indiana; died on 3 May 2006 in Rushville, Rush County, Indiana.

  2. 30.  Pauline F. Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (14.Frank3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 7 Jul 1902 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Jul 1991.

    Pauline married Charles Vaclav Brt on 2 Jul 1923. Charles (son of Vaclav "James" "Jim" Brt and Frances Terezie Doupnik) was born on 22 May 1900 in Nebraska; died on 2 Nov 1974 in Elkins, Washington County, Arkansas; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 74. Wallace Karel Brt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1923 in Nebraska; died on 30 Jun 1965; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  3. 31.  Marie H. Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (14.Frank3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 17 Jul 1905 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; died on 17 Aug 2006 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Cared for her parents in their declining years in her nursing home in Crete, Nebraska. Her listing on the SSDI instead has her date of birth as 16 July 1905, however her obituary confirms the 17 July birthdate.

    Obituary

    Marie H. Sysel, Crete

    Marie H. Sysel, 101, Crete, died Thursday (8/17/06). Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Edward; parents Mary Svec and Frank R. Soukup; brother Frank Soukup; sisters Alice Marshall, Pauline Brt, Rose Duba, Wilma Huppert and Irma Dinneen. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law Helen Marie Vasak (Richard) and Lorraine Pallesen (Charles); grandsons, their wives and children William Vasak (Rushelle), Brandon and Briana, John Vasak, Richard and Danielle, Milton Vasak (Nathalie), Nicole, Melissa and Allison, Michael Pallesen Sr. (Kathleen), Katie, Michael Jr., Libby and Maggie, Edward Sysel Pallesen (Marty Haessler), Henry and Phoebe.

    Born July 17, 1905, in Lawton, Okla. Educated at Milligan Public Schools, Milligan. As a young girl she served as a telephone operator at the Frank H. Woods Exchange, Crete, owned a beauty shop in Wilber, served as a visiting nurse in the Milligan, Tobias and Ohiowa areas. Married Edward Sysel in Nebraska City in 1933. Joined Edward in farming the Sysel homestead near Crete and in 1940 on the farm they bought by Parkersburg, Iowa. When Ed died suddenly in 1951 she took over the farm, eventually selling it and moving back to Crete with her daughters into the house she built and in which she resided until her death.

    Upon returning to Crete, Marie worked as an office nurse for Dr. Lewis Forney and later opened and operated a nursing home, "Sysel's Rest Haven," and an assisted-living facility, "Sysel's Manor." In 1969, Marie returned to farming, having bought a farm near Wellsburg, Iowa, which she managed until her death. Her longtime friends Ivan and Frances Slifer farmed the land, and when they retired, their son, Spencer and his wife, Cindy, continued farming the land.

    Being a widow at age 45 she raised her two daughters, ages 17 and 15 at the time, providing for their education at St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, Doane College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She worked side-by-side with her husband, Ed, on the farm and after his death used her knowledge and skills to manage by herself each farm she owned. She was absolutely devoted to her daughters and their families and always put their welfare before her own.

    Last year at this time she traveled with her daughter Lorraine and Chuck in the Czech Republic, Germany and France. In May she attended special functions at the preschools of her great-grandchildren in Omaha and New York City. In June she was in California to celebrate Helen Marie and Richard's 50th wedding anniversary. She was blessed with marvelous health, living by herself in her own home until she was hospitalized approximately a week ago after suffering a fall. Words cannot express how much Marie's family and friends will miss her, but they are grateful for having been able to share with her the appreciation of her Czech heritage and especially her love of Czech music, her marvelous cooking skills, her joy in raising beautiful flowers and her optimistic, positive attitude toward life.

    Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Grace United Methodist Church, 1245 Juniper St., Crete. Visitation will begin at noon on Sunday. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.

    (Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy, 19 August 2006 Lincoln Journal Star)

    Marie married Edward Sysel in Oct 1933 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. Edward was born on 16 Apr 1896 in Nebraska; died on 19 Nov 1951. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 75. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 76. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 32.  Rose M. Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (14.Frank3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 10 Mar 1908 in Junction City, Comanche County, Oklahoma; died on 26 Mar 2003 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Graduated from Milligan High School in 1925. She took part in the Sokol Organization and was a member of Czech Dramatic Club. She attended the University of Nebraska and taught in four rural schools near Milligan for 8 years. Later she helped her husband with his dental office. She served on the Library Board for many years, and was a member and former president of the Western Womens Club. (Milligan, p 263).

    Duba - Rose M., 95, Western, died Wednesday (3/26/03) in Lincoln. Born, Lawton, Okla. (3/10/08), to F.R. and Mary (Svec) Soukup. At an early age they moved to Milligan. Entered the newly built Milligan School at the age of 5, graduated, 1925. Joined the "Sokols," and they performed in different towns with the Wilber, Crete and Omaha Sokols. Throughout her life she maintained membership in ZCBJ Lodge in Milligan. Also joined Czech Dramatic Club, acted in Czech plays in many different towns, including Milligan at the newly built Milligan auditorium. Served as leader, 4-H girls, also at Milligan. Attended University of Nebraska and taught school in four different rural schools for eight years after graduation.

    Married Dr. Henry S. Duba, 1933, who had been her classmate. Moved to DeWitt, 1935, where they practiced dentistry for six months, taking the place of Dr. Klein who had taken a leave of absence after an accident. Moved to Western, 1935, where Henry practiced dentistry, and she was his dental assistant for about 40 years. Joined Nebraska Dental Association for Dental Assistants. They were blessed with one daughter, Sharon Kay, born, 1941. Belonged to Western Woman's Club, serving as president for two years, followed by being president, Inter County Club, one year. As a volunteer, assisted at Western Library and Community Club. She and Dr. Duba were chosen as Bicentennial Royalty couple for the Old Settlers Picnic together with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Zoubek, 1978. After retirement they continued to enjoy their love of Czech heritage, particularly dancing and listening to Czech music. They were often found fishing from the banks of local lakes and rivers.

    Survivors: grandson, Andrew Rinquest, Lincoln; granddaughter, Kristin Holmes, Cottage Grove, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Anastasia Holmes, Raven Solberg, both Cottage Grove; sister, Marie Sysel, Crete; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Henry S.; daughter, Sharon Kay; brother, Lt. Frank Soukup; sisters, Pauline Brt, Wilma Huppert, Irma Dinneen, Alice Marshall.

    Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church, Western. Pastor Mike Flury. National Bohemian Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Friday with prayer service at 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pallbearers: Charles Pallesen, Andrew Rinquest, Allen, Glen Soukup, James Robert, Lonnie Dinneen, Wallace Brt. Honorary pallbearers: Buddy Schmidt, Ben Zoubek, Jim Rischling, Tom Murphy, Gerald Kotas, Lumir Jansky, Ray Soukup, Lumir Svec, Jim Votipka, Ralph Kassik, Layne Schelbitzki. Memorials to church.

    (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Lincoln Journal Star Archives)

    Rose married Henry S. Duba on 11 Sep 1933. Henry (son of Joseph A. Duba and Mary Nohava) was born on 10 Jun 1908 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Feb 1992 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 77. Sharon K. Duba  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Feb 1941; died on 2 Jan 1994.

  5. 33.  Wilma Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (14.Frank3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 16 May 1910 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 6 Feb 2001 in San Diego County, California.

    Family/Spouse: Fred A. Huppert. Fred was born on 4 Jan 1904; died on 12 Apr 1998 in San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 78. Harlan D.J. Huppert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1929; died on 25 Aug 1980.
    2. 79. Vaughan Paul Huppert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1931; died on 23 Nov 1994.

  6. 34.  Frank H. Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (14.Frank3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 16 Apr 1913 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Dec 1966 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Source: Ancestry.com
    Lincoln Evening Journal, Monday Dec. 19, 1966
    SOUKUP
    Det. Frank Harry 53, 4201 G, died Friday. Detective was with Lincoln police force 10 years. Born Mulligan, Lincoln resident 25 years, lifetime state resident. Member Elks Lodge 80. Survivors: wife, Bernice; sons: Allen, Glenn, and Gregory, all of Lincoln; mother Mrs. Mary Soukup of Crete; sisters: Mrs. Alice Marshall of Rushville, Ind., Mrs. Pauline Brt of Elkins, Ark., Mrs. Marie Sysel of Crete, Mrs. Rose Duba of Western, Mrs. Wilma Huppert of Chula Vista, CA, Mrs. Irma Dineen of Lincoln. Services 10am Tues at Our Savior's Lutheran 40th & C. Pastor Soren S. Kaldahl. Burial at Bohemian National, Mulligan. Pallbearers: Harland Huppert, Wallace Brt Jr., James R. Dineen, William Marshall Jr., Roger LaPage, Meri Hesser. Honorary pallbears: Lincoln Police Dept.


    The article below is from the "Annual Report of the Police Department, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1966," Compliments of Joseph T. Carroll Chief of Police

    Found online:
    http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/police/annual/1965-1966-1.pdf

    In Memoriam
    Frank H. Soukup
    Slain in the Line of Duty December 16, 1966

    Detective Frank Soukup was slain in a gun battle at a local motel while questioning some out-of-town suspects in a bogus check operation. Two of the gunmen were fatally wounded in the exchange of shots between the investingating officers and the suspects, one of them felled by shots fired by Detective Soukup after he was mortally wounded. It was later determined that the shots which killed the officer were fired by Donald W. Rodgers, one of the gunmen killed. Detective Soukup was the first officer in the history of the Lincoln Police Department to be slain in the line of duty.

    Frank Soukup was 53 years of age and had been a member of the Lincoln Police Department for ten years. In November of 1966 he was awarded the People and Law Award sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Frank was an outstanding police officer, completely dedicated to his chosen profession of law enforcement. His survivors include his widow and three sons.

    Frank married Allene B. Herynk before 1940. Allene (daughter of Joseph Herynk and Anna Dlouhy) was born on 27 Jul 1918 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 26 Mar 2000 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 80. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 81. Glen J. Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Feb 1942 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 1 Mar 2022 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Frank married Bernice Petersen in Nov 1947. Bernice was born on 16 Mar 1923 in Wayne County, Nebraska; died on 16 Sep 2012 in Valparaiso, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 82. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 35.  Irma Evelyn Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (14.Frank3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 21 Mar 1917 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Apr 2002 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    (Irma) attended Milligan High School, graduating with the class of 1934 as valedictorian. She taught in rural schools for three years after graduation. In 1937 her parents bought a filling station and beer joint in Crete. Irma helped her father there for a short time, then moved to Lincoln where she was employed at Golds. (Milligan, p 259)

    Irma married James Robert Dinneen on 17 May 1938. James was born on 17 Sep 1909; died on 7 Jan 1994 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 83. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 84. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 36.  James Jerome Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (15.Joseph3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 31 Jul 1904 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 6 Dec 1997 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

    James married Geraldine Amelia Butt on 6 Jun 1934. Geraldine was born on 26 May 1913 in Daykin, Jefferson County, Nebraska; died on 23 Dec 1987 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 85. Jacquelin Joy Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1935 in Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska; died on 29 May 2021.
    2. 86. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 37.  Frank Joseph Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (15.Joseph3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 31 Jul 1904 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Jul 1977 in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  10. 38.  Joseph Alois Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (15.Joseph3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 17 Apr 1906 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 Nov 1983 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    "Entered the service in 1942, serving in the Aleutian Islands, returning in 1945 to the farm near Swanton"


  11. 39.  Fred Kassik Descendancy chart to this point (16.Mary3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 23 Jan 1902 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Jul 1992 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Family/Spouse: Mary Agnes Smrha. Mary was born on 18 Mar 1911 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Aug 2008 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 87. Mary Alice Kassik  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1937; and died.
    2. 88. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 89. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 40.  Alice Kassik Descendancy chart to this point (16.Mary3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 10 Sep 1904 in Junction City, Comanche County, Oklahoma; died on 13 Sep 1929 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Alice married Frank Loukota on 8 Dec 1925 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank was born on 30 Apr 1903 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 Nov 1967 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 24 Nov 1967 in Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 90. Norma Loukota  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Nov 1926 in Nebraska; died on 14 Oct 2009 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    2. 91. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 41.  Mildred Georgia EretMildred Georgia Eret Descendancy chart to this point (17.Lillian3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 15 Jan 1902 in Hollyrood, Elsworth County, Kansas; died on 17 Oct 2002 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    MILDRED BUTLER 15 Jan 1902 17 Oct 2002 (V) 74137 (Tulsa, Tulsa, OK ) (none specified) 440-42-4156 Oklahoma

    Mildred married Charles Butler on 31 Jan 1928 in Okemah, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. Charles was born about 1902; died on 15 May 1935. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 42.  Georgia Mildred EretGeorgia Mildred Eret Descendancy chart to this point (17.Lillian3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 1 Oct 1903 in Holyrood, Ellsworth County, Kansas; died on 24 Nov 1993 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Georgia Leder Obituary

    Graveside services were 11 am Monday, Nov. 29, at Czech National Cemetery, Prague (Oklahoma), for Georgia Leder, 90, Tulsa. She died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1993, at Tulsa. Officiating at the service was Dr. Ben Husted, pastor of the United Methodist Church. Services were under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Prague. Mrs. Leder was born in Holyrood, Kansas, to Joe and Lillian Soukup Eret. She first married on July 30, 1928, to Joe Stoklasa, who died on Feb. 9, 1934. She married Jerome Leder on July 25, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, and her husband Jerome Leder on April 19, 1954. Survivors are a daughter, Lily Ann and husband Bill Christopher of Tulsa, a son, Joe Leder and wife Clarice of Chicago, Il., a sister, Mildred Butler, Tulsa, four grandchildren, Mark Christopher, Chris Ann Nelson, Cathy Straten and Debbie Innings, and three great-grandchildren.

    Source: Undated, unreference newspaper clipping in the possesion of Anna Laura Strong

    Georgia married Joe Stoklasa on 30 Jul 1928 in Chandler, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. Joe was born on 5 Feb 1901; died on 9 Feb 1934. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 92. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Georgia married Jerome Leder on 25 Jul 1936. Jerome was born on 5 Oct 1897; died on 19 Apr 1954. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 93. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  15. 43.  Francis Eret Descendancy chart to this point (17.Lillian3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 7 Aug 1905; died on 27 Aug 1906.

  16. 44.  Homer Richard StrongHomer Richard Strong Descendancy chart to this point (18.Terezie3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 29 Feb 1908 in Junction City, Comanche County, Oklahoma; died on 19 Sep 1990 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried on 22 Sep 1990 in Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Homer was born in a Leap Year's day, February 29, 1908. He used March 1 as his "official" birthday, however, so he could celebrate it each year instead of only once every four years.

    He was eight when his mother died, and twelve when his father remarried. Neither Homer nor Barney were pleased with their new step-mother, Stella Crouch. They left home around 1925, and went to Portales, New Mexico, to live with their Uncle Rolla Strong. They grew enough beans and maize to feed the horses, and lived on Rolla's $17 a month pension from the Navy. They also spent sometime with their grandfather, Ralph, at his Ranch in nearby Pep.

    In 1927, Homer moved back to Duncan, Oklahoma to be closer to his parents. He worked for a cotton gin. In 1929, he went to live with his Uncle Alois Soukup in Prague, Oklahoma. His Uncle died in an explosion while trying to rechannel a creek. Homer and a friend were in the creek setting the dynamite, while Alois on the bank putting in the fuses. Homer lost the hearing in one ear as a result of this explosion. After his Uncles death, he returned to Duncan. This is where he met his wife, Anna Laura at a dance. At the time of the 1930 census, he was a boarder with the Elmer Michels family in Duncan.

    1930 census
    Stephens Co. OK King Twp., Duncan city ED 69-28
    Sheet 3A & 3B
    1210 Spruce
    69/70 Michels, Elmer A. and family
    Strong, Homer R., boarder, MW 21 S OK US US

    At the time, Homer was painting signs for Fuzzy Carter, at his sign company. Bill and Charles Strong both caddied for Fuzzy years later, when they were teenagers. Fuzzy had a sing up during WWII that said, in one continuous statement, "Quityourdamnbellyachingandbuymorewarbonds." This sign was on the side of the Palace Theatre. In 1936, Homer went to work for Coca Cola for $15 a week, painting signs. It was during the depression and work was scare. Roonie recounts that one day they simply ran out of food. Their eldest son was just an infant. Roonie said all they had in the house was one heal end of a loaf of bread. She borrowed a spoonful of syrup from their neighbor, and put that on the bread for Charles. She and Homer did without that day. Although there were many other days that food and money were very sparse, that was the only day they did totally without.

    Homer was drafted in 1943, and helped train men at Fort Sill. He was discharged as a Sergeant First Class on March 15, 1949, and forever after was known by his nickname "Sarg." He was a Radio Repairman (Instructor) 8648, and eventually was in charge of the radio repair school at Fort Sill. Charles Strong notes that Homer's being drafted was what brought the family out of poverty and put them on the road to economic stability.

    Homer went back to Coca Cola after the war, and then to Halliburton. He worked for Halliburton from 1951 to 1972. He was a sign painter and worked in their carpentery shop.

    His military records show that he completed 8 years of Grammer School, but did not attend High School. His wife Roonie recounted that Homer was always a bit defensive about his lack of a formal education. He worked hard later in his life to make up for this. He read extensively, and took continuing education courses in subjects such as Spanish. He loved music, and had a wide collection of tapes, ranging from country and western to Spanish Flamenco to opera. Although he had no training in music, he would write out the scores of his favorite songs by listening to them over and over again, recreating them on his keyboard, and then writing them out. He also loved to do the daily crossword puzzle, in pen. After they retired, he and Roonie were able to travel to Europe, where they stayed where they visited their son Bill, who was stationed in Germany.

    Homer's obituary in the Duncan, Oklahoma newspaper read as follows:

    H.R. "Sarg" Strong, 82, 1806 Birch, died Wednesday, September 19, 1990, in a Duncan hospital. A Rosary will be at 7:30 pm Friday in the Don Grantham Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 am Saturday in Assumption Catholic Church with Father Paul Gillespie officiating. Burial will be in Duncan cemetery.

    Mr. Strong was born March 1, 1908 in Lawton. He was retired from Halliburton Services, and a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1943 to 1948. He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. On October 23, 1931 (sic), he married Anna L. Payne in Waurika.

    Survivors include his wife of the home; five sons, Charles Strong of Edinburg, Texas, Bill Strong of Yukon, John Strong of Duncan, Tom Strong of Phoenix, Arizona and Paul David Strong of Santa Barbara, California; two daughters, Caroline Brasher of Duncan and Theresa Rutledge of Austin; four brothers Barnie Strong of Gainesville, Texas and Bob Strong, Cecil Lewis and Jack Strong, all of Lawton; a sister Viola Weaver of Gainesville; 23 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. (Note: at the time, Homer actually had 22 grandchildren and nine great granchildren). Bearers will be grandsons.

    Don Grantham Funeral Homes, Duncan, Oklahoma.

    (Medical):AB Blood type

    Homer married Anna Laura Payne on 23 Feb 1932 in Waurika, Jefferson County, Oklahoma. Anna (daughter of Thomas Hamilton Payne, II and Bessie Bird Gentry) was born on 23 Oct 1913 in Arthur, Parks Township, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was christened on 23 Dec 1922 in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; died on 15 Sep 2004 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried on 18 Sep 2004 in Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 94. Charles Richard Strong  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1932 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; died on 21 Oct 2021 in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas; was buried in Camargo (Westside) Cemetery, Camargo, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
    2. 95. William Robert Strong  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Feb 1934 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; died on 4 Mar 2024 in Yukon, Canadian County, Oklahoma.
    3. 96. John Ralph Strong  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jun 1935 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; died on 4 Apr 2022 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried on 8 Apr 2022 in Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma.
    4. 97. Mary Caroline Strong  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1939 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; died on 5 Jan 2018 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried on 8 Jan 2018 in Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma.
    5. 98. Theresa Marie Strong  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Mar 1942 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; died on 28 Jul 1995 in Austin, Travis County, Texas.
    6. 99. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 100. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  17. 45.  Viola Mae StrongViola Mae Strong Descendancy chart to this point (18.Terezie3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 27 Feb 1910 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; died on 3 Aug 2009 in Henrietta, Clay County, Texas; was buried on 6 Aug 2009 in Fairview Cemetery, Gainsville, Cooke County, Texas.

    Notes:

    VIOLA MAE WEAVER

    Graveside services for Viola Mae Weaver, 99, of Gainesville, are set for 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009 at the Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Jim Goodwin officiating.

    A visitation will be held from 7-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

    Ms. Weaver died Aug. 3, 2009 in Henrietta.

    Ms. Weaver was born Feb. 27, 1910 in Prague, Okla., to Walter Winfield and Tessie Rose Soukup Strong. She married Leroy "Snip" Weaver in Duncan, Okla., on March 28, 1929. She was a long time member of Whaley United Methodist Church and she loved to cook. Ms. Weaver was a clerk at the Streets Pharmacy for many years.

    She is survived by her grandson Jim and his wife Susan Weaver of Dean, great grandchildren Jake Weaver of Dean, Alex and wife Heather Weaver of Midland, and Nick Weaver of Austin, great-great granddaughters Olivia and Alexis Weaver of Midland, and her brother Barney Strong. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

    She is preceded by her parents, her husband, her son Donald Joe Weaver, her brothers Homer, Jack, Jake, and Bob Strong and Cecil Lewis.

    You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll.com

    From the Gainesville Daily Register (online edition)
    http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/
    Wednesday, August 5, 2009

    Viola married Leroy "Snip" Weaver on 28 Mar 1929 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma. Leroy (son of Jess P. Weaver and Lillie J. Nixon) was born on 20 Mar 1908 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; died on 26 Jun 1977 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Gainsville, Cooke County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 101. Donald Joe Weaver  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1929 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; died on 30 Nov 2007 in Denton County, Texas; was buried on 4 Dec 2007 in Fairview Cemetery, Gainsville, Cooke County, Texas.

  18. 46.  Barney Frank StrongBarney Frank Strong Descendancy chart to this point (18.Terezie3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 5 Jan 1914 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; died on 3 Jan 2011 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Gainsville, Cooke County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Charles R. Strong of Edinburg called his uncle Barney on March 24, 2005 to ask him what his given name was. Barney said it was "Something strange" that he had never liked much, so he had always gone by Barney. Both Robert Strong and Viola Weaver confirmed this. In his mother's obiturary, he was listed as "Branyard," so he presumably was named Brainerd in honor of his grandfather, Ralph Brainerd and great-grandfather David Brainerd. He was a veteran of World War II, later working as a welder.

    BARNEY FRANK STRONG

    Funeral services for Barney Frank Strong, 96, of Gainesville are set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 at the Grand Avenue Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bill Black officiating.

    Burial will follow with military honors in Fairview Cemetery, under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

    Barney went to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 at his residence.

    Barney was born in Prague, Okla. to Walter and Bessie (sic) Strong. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1942 and served in the Burma India Theater during World War II and then was honorably discharged in 1946. He married Violet Stanley on Jan. 27, 1946 in Lawton, Okla. and then moved to Gainesville in 1951. Barney was the owner of Strong's Welding Service for many years and a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church for over 50 years. He loved to play golf, fish and most of all play dominoes at the Stanford House.

    Barney is survived by his daughter, Jeanie and her husband Harry Gootas; son, Benny and his wife Pam Strong; grandchildren, Chris and his wife Amy Kuhn, Todd and his wife Julianne Kuhn, Juli and her husband Phil Metzler, Jennifer Barna, Alyssa Strong and Amber Strong; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

    Barney was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers, Homer, Jack and Bob Strong, Cecil Lewis and Roy West and sister, Viola Weaver.

    Pallbearers will be grandsons, Chris and Todd Kuhn and Phil Metzler; great-grandson, Ty Kuhn and nephews, Charles and Tommy Lewis.

    The family will receive friends and loved ones this evening, Jan. 5, 2011 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

    Memorial contributions may be made to Home Hospice of Cooke County.




    Barney married Violet Evaline Stanley on 27 Jan 1946 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Violet was born on 6 Feb 1921 in Arthur, Parks Township, Stephens County, Oklahoma; died on 14 Oct 2004 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Gainsville, Cooke County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 102. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 103. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  19. 47.  Jack Neil StrongJack Neil Strong Descendancy chart to this point (18.Terezie3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 25 Dec 1915 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; died on 13 Dec 2003 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Most of the information below was obtained on January 29, 1999 at Donald Joe Weavers ranch in St. Joe, Texas. Tape recordings were made over several hours. The quality of the tapes is poor due to background noise. Those present were Viola Strong Weaver, her son Don and his wife Pat, Barney Strong and his wife Violet, Anna L. (Rooney) Strong, Jack Neill Strong, and the compiler, Charles Strong.

    Jack and his twin brother Jake were born on Christmas Day 1915, Jake dying shortly after his birth. Jack's mother, Tessie Soukup Strong died about six months later. Shortly after his mother's death, one of Walter Strong's aunts, Rosetta Neill came to visit the Strong family in Prague, Oklahoma. Jack was very ill. Rosetta and her husband, Hamilton Neill, took Jack home with them to Vinson (Harmon) County, Oklahoma to better care for him.

    The Neill's farm was large and even had indoor plumbing, a rarity in rural Oklahoma in 1916. Jack went to school in Vinson, about 8 miles from the farm. In the early years, he traveled to school by horse and wagon, and later on a T-Model Ford School bus. When Jack was in either the fourth or fifth grade, he was teasing some girls and got into a fight. After the fight, they told him he didn't even have a father or mother. At the age of 10 or 11, this was a shock. As he walked up the lane to the farmhouse, his mother saw that he was crying and had been fighting. His dad asked what was wrong. Jack replied, "The kids said you weren't my Papa and Mama." They came clean and stated "We are not your Mama and Papa. You were a sick little baby, and we went and got you and we picked you out to be one of our little family." This did not help one bit. At this age, one does not understand that. Jack said "As a result of this, up to this day, it is hard for me to trust anybody!" After this, it was never the same. They treated me better than their own kids. They had two boys and two girls already gone from home. I was the only child there, and they spoiled me rotten.

    When Jack was 14 or 15, the Neills told him that his father, Walter Strong, was alive. Shortly after this, Mr. Neill died, and Jack took care of his mother. He had to quit school, but went back for awhile. Mrs. Neill took Jack to see Walter and his stepmother, Stella. Perhaps this was when they were living west of Lawton, around 1931 or 1932. They visited for two or three days. Jack recalls playing with some kids. They were probably Barney, Bob, and Cecil. The day before they were to go home, they were eating and Walter asked Jack if he wanted to stay with them, or go home with Mommy Neill. Jack said "I want to go home." He thought that Walter might have been hurt by this decision. The next morning, he and his mother took the bus back to Vinson, Oklahoma. He added that "All of this was in the back of my mind, and I was very confused.

    The Neill's may also have been uncertain as to their relationship with Jack. On the 1920 census, he was listed as their adopted son. In 1930, he was listed simply as a lodger.

    After high school in the 1930's, Jack went to work for C.R. Anthony Company as a shoe salesman in Lawton, Oklahoma. There was a disagreement one evening after a big day's sale, to military personnel on payday, and Jack was fired. It appears he had a date. When he didn't show up for work on Monday, Mr. Anthony called him up from Oklahoma City. Jack refused to go back to Lawton, but agreed to continue working for him at the Oklahoma City store.

    Soon Jack was working two jobs. His second job was with a drug store. About this time he married Bernadine and needed the money. This was in the late 1930s when times were hard. Soon, he was working at the drug store during the day, and as a bartender at the Black Hotel in the evenings. This was right before World War II. He doubled his wages.

    While holding down these two jobs, Jack was drafted into the army early in World War II. While working at the bar, airmen from the Will Rogers Air Corps Base who were customers advised Jack to try to become a cook in the service. Upon induction into the army, he told them he was a cook at the Black Hotel. He was given a test about cuts of meat. Having grown up on a ranch, the test was a snap. At Fort Sill, Oklahoma, he received ill-fitting clothes that afternoon, and was awakened at 4 am the next morning to scramble eggs all day in a field kitchen.

    Jack was shipped to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for basic training. While at Fort Leonard Wood, he cooked but never went through basic training, except for the rifle range. Jack was shipped overseas, first to North Africa, then to Sicily. He travelled "from the toe up through the north till the war ended." After the war, Jack was discharged in Virginia Beach, VA. Upon discharge, he hired a man with a Piper Cub plan to fly him to Oklahoma for $150, half of his mustering out pay.

    Back in Oklahoma, Jack worked first for a beauty and barber supply company. Next he worked for Tom's Peanut Company. After that, he took a job selling jewelry and toys to stores in southern Oklahoma and northern Texas. He also sold buttons and zippers. He worked for the Pearl Button Company of Lansing, Iowa for 32 years. Charles R. Strong and some of his brothers and sisters recall visiting Jack several times during these years. The Button Company went bankrupt, and so went Jacks retirement. Jack next started to sell flags, banners, and sales promotion material like that foung around car lots, parades, etc. The flag business was in several locations. First Austin and Seguin, Texas. Next he went to Miami, Florida. After Florida, he lived in New Orleans, Louisiana for 9 years. Later he retired to Hawaii and loved it. Since his only income was Social Security and he could not afford trips to the states to visit his children, he moved back to the states and settled in Forth Worth around 1994.

    Obituary: Obituary Jack Neil Strong


    Jack Neil Strong, 87, a retired salesman and entrepreneur died December 13th, 2003 in Fort Worth. Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday, December 18th at Forest Ridge Funeral Home, Hurst, Texas. His ashes will be placed at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery following the memorial service. Memorial: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice of Texas, 6100 Western Place, Suite 500, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Jack was born Christmas day, 1915 in Lawton, Okla. He proudly served in the US Army during World War II. He was an outstanding salesman throughout his life and sold a variety of items including Tom's Peanuts, buttons, zippers, costume jewelry, and flags and pennants. He never met a stranger and could always make you smile or laugh. He was a lover of life and lived life to its fullest to the very end. He was loved by many and will be sorely missed. Survivors: Daughters, Jacqueline Forni Conner of Denton and Dr. Kathy Morrison Zatopek and husband, Wayne Zatopek of Hurst and Tyler; Granddaughters, Christina Dittrich and husband, Derek Dittrich of Hamilton, Tex. and Meghann Brown and husband, Ryan Brown of Killeen, Tex. Great Granddaughters Shelby and Tayler Dittrich; sister, Viola Weaver of Gainesville; brother, Barney Strong of Gainesville; half-brother, Bob Strong of Lawton, Okla.

    (Research):Census Information:

    1920 Census
    Oklahoma, Harmon County, Francis Twp
    16 January 1920
    FM #105-106
    Neils (sic), Hamilton Head M W 53 M Texas US US Farmer
    Neils, Rosetta Wife F W 54 M Yes Texas Missouri Virginia
    Neils, Clyde E Son M W 17 Ok Tx Tx Farm Laborer
    Neils, Elmer H Son M w 15 Ok Tx Tx Farm Laborer
    Neils, Jack Adopted Son M W 4 1/2 Ok Ok Ok

    1940 Census
    Oklahoma, Tillman, Frederick City
    Enumerated April 18, 1940
    ED 9 SD 71-6
    Enumerated April 15, 1940
    309-60 P 3000
    Phillips, William Head M W 46 M No H-2 Tx Sameplace Mail Rural carrier USPO
    Phillips, Mable Wf F W 43 M No H-3 Ohio Sameplace
    Phillips, Billie C Son M W 16 S Okla Sameplace
    Phillips, Doris E Dtr F W 14 S Okla Sameplace
    Strong, Jack N Son-in-law M W 24 M No H-4 Okla Sameplace Shoe Salesman Shoe Store
    Strong, Eugenia Dtr F W 20 M M-4 Okla Same Place
    Strong, Irma G Dtr F W 1 S No O Okla

    Jack married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Jack married Eugenia Lou Phillips on 28 Mar 1937 in Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma. Eugenia was born on 12 Nov 1919 in Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma; died on 24 Nov 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 104. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 105. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Jack married Bernadine Horton before 1946. Bernadine was born on 26 Jan 1919 in Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma; died on 10 Sep 2005 in Denton, Denton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 106. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 107. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  20. 48.  Jake Strong Descendancy chart to this point (18.Terezie3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 25 Dec 1915 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; died on 25 Dec 1915 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Rhodene Frederick found the following records relating to Strong Family Burials at Highland Cemetery in Lawton (Section 3276):

    Strong, Jake, b. 1915, d. Jan 25, 1915, R. B. Strong

    The difference in the date of death is noted. Either it, or Homer Strongs memory that his younger brother was born and died on Christmas day, is in error.


  21. 49.  Arnold Harry "Arnie" Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jaroslav3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 27 Mar 1919 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Jun 1998 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Arnold H. Soukup

    Arnold Harry Soukup, son of Harry and Mary (Stejskal) Soukup was born March 27, 1919 near Milligan. He passed away on June 22, 1998 in Lincoln, at the age of 79.

    He grew up on the farm with his parents and attended rural school and one year of high school in Geneva. After one year of school he had to stay home to help with the farming. He farmed until June 1944, when he was called to serve in the Army. he served in the European-African-Middle East Theater of operations during WW II. He was discharged in May, 1946.

    Upon returning from military service he continued farming with his parents.

    He was united in marriage to Maryanne Wanek on April 15, 1952. They farmed until the fall of 1959 when they moved to Milligan and Arnold took employment with the Farmers's Coop Company. He worked there until retirement in 1981. During this time he volunteered as a Fire Fighter. After Maryanne passed away on August 2, 1981, he moved to Lincoln.

    He was united in marriage to Tillie Engel on August 24, 1990. Tillie blessed him with a large step family that he enjoyed. He especially enjoyed the two great-grandsons that always gave him a helping hand.

    He was a member of the Friend United Church of Christ.

    Arnold and Tillie loved to travel to see relatives and to take bus tours to Czech functions. He was proud of his Czech heritage and especially enjoyed the music.

    He took great pride in his lawn and garden, always keeping things neat. Arnold was a member of the Milligan WFLA Lodge #3909, Nebraska Czechs of Lincoln, BPOE #3909 in Crete, a life-time member of VFW 7102 in Geneva, and a very active and proud member of the American Legion Post #240 in Milligan. He served as mayor of Milligan at one time.

    He was preceded in death by his wife, Maryanne; parents, Harry and Mary Stejskal Soukup; brother, Elmer, and niece Nancy Soukup.

    He is survived by his wife, Tille, of Dorchester; stepson and spouse, Dennis and Tammy Engel of Altas, Oklahoma; stepdaughters and spouses, Darlene and David Rasplicka of Friend, Beverly and Jon Cawley of Seattle, Washington, Linda Hardin, Muscatine, Iowa; brother and sister in law Ray and Betty Soukup of Lincoln, sister, Rubye Prokup of Lincoln; sisters in law and brother in law, Rosemarie Hannon, Crete; Ella Vagrt, Paul, Idaho; Alvie and Clarence "Bud" Hoffman, Beaver Crossing; Joe Ladman, Dorchester; eight step grandchildren; two step great-grandsons; nieces and nephews.

    His memorial service was held at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 27 at the Friend United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Robert Brauninger officiating. The flag presentation ceremony was conducted on Monday, June 29, at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.

    The family suggested that memorials be given to the American Legion Post #240, Milligan, or the Dorchester Volunteer Rescue Squad.

    Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

    CARD OF THANKS

    We would like to thank everyone who remembered with love, prayer, flowers, memorial gifts, cards, food, telephone calls and any other act of kindness shown us during the loss of our loved one, Arnie Soukup. Special thanks to Dorchester Rescue Unit, Dr. McKeeman and Hospital staff, Bryan Memorial Hospital staff and doctors, Milligan Legion, Rev. Bob Brauninger, Friend USS Women's Fellowship, and Dorchester Legion Auxiliary. May God Bless you all. FAMILY OF ARNIE SOUKUP

    (Undated, unreferenced copy of obituary and card of thanks)

    Arnold married Maryanne Catherine Wanek on 15 Apr 1952 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Maryanne (daughter of Frank J. Wanek and Anna Kersenbrock) was born on 9 Aug 1925 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 12 Aug 1981 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Arnold married Matilda "Tillie" Ladman on 24 Aug 1990. Matilda was born on 9 Nov 1924 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jan 2017 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Andrew Cemetery, Friend, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 50.  Elmer Louis Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jaroslav3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 1 May 1921 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 15 Dec 1988 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Elmer Soukup Funeral Held

    Elmer Louis Soukup, son of Harry and Mary (Stejskal) Soukup, was born May 1, 1921, near Milligan. He passed away December 15,1982, in Lincoln.

    He grew up with his parents on the farm and attended school at Milligan after which he took up the auto mechanic trade at Bors Ford Motor Company learning the trade by apprenticeship.

    In August 1942 he enlisted inthe U.S. Army Ordinance Department. After training in the U.S. and Canada he was sent overseas to the European Theatre of Operations being involved in the D-Day operations June 6, 1944. He was discharged October 19, 1945, serving a total of three years and two months.

    Elmer was a member of Amercan Legion H.S.S.K. Post 240 at Milligan, The Geneva V.F.W. post and Svatopluk Z.C.B.J. Lodge76 at Milligan.

    After returning from military service he went back to his auto mechanic trade with his former employer Bors-Bulin Ford Motor Company in Milligan.

    On September 5, 1946, he was united in marriage to Jeanette (Grote) Messinger. To this union were born two children, Mary Kaye and John.

    In 1955 he secured employment at O'Shea Rogers Ford Motor Company after which he took over the operation of his own service station. For the past 23 years he was employed by the F.D. Wilson Auto Parts Company. He enjoyed his work and took pride in an occasional tinker on some of his client's cars.

    Elmer was an avid gardener and greatly enjoyed the company of his neighbors who had much respect for him.

    He also took great pride in his many hobbies and enjoyed listening to Czech music.

    He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Soukup.

    Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Jeanette, daughter and son-in-law, Mary Kaye and Mike McDonald; son and daughter-in-law, John and Mary Soukup; nine grandchildren; mother, Mary Soukup; two brothers, Arnold H. and Ray; and one sister, Rubye Prokop.

    CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to everyone who offered kind assistance and sympathy at the time of the death of Elmer Soukup. THE SOUKUP FAMILY

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

    Elmer married Jeanette Grote on 5 Sep 1946. Jeanette was born on 17 Nov 1920 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Dec 1995 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 108. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 109. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  23. 51.  Raymond Earl Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jaroslav3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 19 Dec 1926 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jun 2010 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    "(Raymond) attended Country School District #67, graduating from Milligan High School in 1944. He joined the Army Air Corps in January 1946, serving in Okinawa. He was discharged in March 1947. Ray attended Barber College in Omaha....(he) barbered for 25 years and is currently employed at the University mail room. He is a member of the Lincoln American Legion Post 3, the V.F.W. and Lodge Lincoln 246."

    Obituary from Linconl JournalStar.com

    Raymond "Ray" Earl Soukup, 83, of Lincoln, passed away June 18, 2010 peacefully at home with family by his side. Born December 19, 1926 to Harry and Mary (Skejskal) Soukup on a farm near Ohiowa. Served in Air Force, barbered in Lincoln for 25 years, retired from UNL postal service in 1989. Ray enjoyed retirement for 21 years with his wife, Betty, watching their grandchildren grow, traveling, gardening, volunteering, singing, and enjoying the Czech culture. Member of WFLA Lincoln Lodge #426, Lincoln VFW, American Legion, DAV, Capital City Czech Choraliers, Nebraska Czechs of Lincoln. Volunteered at the Food Net of Lincoln.

    Survived by his wife of 59+ years, Betty (Vnoucek), Lincoln; daughter, Barbara Jorgens, Lincoln; grandchildren, Paul and Angie (Jorgens) Jedlicka, Wahoo, Kelsey and Justin Jorgens, Lincoln; sister, Rubye Boin, Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Tillie Soukup, Friend, Dorothy Skrivanek, Milligan, Arlene Kassik, Milligan; brother-in-law and wife, Joe and Anna Vnoucek, Friend; many nephews and nieces. Very special friends, George and Evelyn Lowery. Preceded in death by daughter, Nancy Soukup; father and mother, Harry and Mary (Stejskal) Soukup; brothers, Arnie and wife, MaryAnne, Elmer and wife, Jeanette; brother-in-law, PFC Loren Vnoucek, Leslie Skrivanek, Leonard Kassik, Arnold Vnoucek and wife, Evelyn.

    Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Wadlow Rozanek Funeral Home, 5200 'R' St., Lincoln, with Rev. Michael McDonald officiating. Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery, with military graveside honors. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday June 22, 2010, with family receiving friends and relatives at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to WFLA Scholarship Lincoln Lodge #426. Arrangements: Wadlow Rozanek Funeral Home. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent to wadlowrozanek.co

    Raymond married Betty Barbara Vnoucek on 9 Nov 1950 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska. Betty (daughter of Joseph Robert Vnoucek and Ella Eret) was born on 17 Apr 1929 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jan 2022 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 110. Nancy Lea Soukup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 May 1951; died on 18 Feb 1974; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    2. 111. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  24. 52.  Rubye Ann Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jaroslav3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 17 Sep 1929 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jun 2012 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Obituary
    Lincoln Journal Star
    June 8, 2013
    Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

    Rubye Ann Prokop Boin, was born September 17, 1929, the last of four children to Mr & Mrs Harry Soukup of rural Ohiowa. She passed away peacefully on June 5, 2013.

    Preceded in death by parents, brothers Ray, Elmer (& wife Jeanette) and Arnold (& wife Mary Anne) Soukup and niece Nancy Soukup. Survived by daughter, Susan & husband Tim Hester, Lander, Wyo.; son, Rich Prokop & wife Sheri, of Belgrade, Mont.; son, Rob Prokop & wife Natalia, of Wilber; granddaughters, Staci & husband Shawn Wilkinson, Lander Wyo., Savannah and Shannon Prokop of Belgrade, Mont. and Yanga Dolzhikova of Berkeley, Calif.; and great grandchildren, Connor & Trinity Wilkinson, Lander, Wyo.; nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Betty Soukup of Lincoln and Eleanor Prokop of Finlayson, Minn.

    Services: noon Wednesday, June 12, at Tabitha Chapel, 4720 Randolph, Lincoln. Memorials to Fresh Start Home

    (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

    Rubye married Edward John Prokop on 25 Oct 1947. Edward was born on 11 Jul 1928 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 Feb 2010 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 23 Feb 2010 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 112. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 113. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 114. Robert "Rob" Paul Prokop  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Apr 1955 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 14 Oct 2022 in Nebraska.

  25. 53.  Grace Fern Hooker Descendancy chart to this point (20.Anna3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 29 Jul 1911 in Junction City, Comanche County, Oklahoma.

    Grace married Otto Franklin Tuggle on 8 Aug 1927. Otto was born on 6 May 1905 in Comanche County, Texas; died on 3 Dec 1987 in Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 115. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 116. Von Dale Tuggle  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1935; died on 7 Dec 1984.

  26. 54.  John Warren Hooker Descendancy chart to this point (20.Anna3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 7 Sep 1917 in Oklahoma; died on 1 May 2004 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Helena Soukup showed him born in Tinney, Oklahoma.

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

    Children:
    1. 117. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  27. 55.  Helena Blanche SoukupHelena Blanche Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (21.Alois3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 25 Oct 1916 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; died on 10 Nov 2001 in Idyllwild, Riverside County, California.

    Helena married Howard Hamilton Parker on 17 Jul 1938 in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California. Howard was born on 3 Mar 1913 in Webster, Harris County, Texas; died on 17 Nov 1997 in Idyllwild, Riverside County, California; was buried in Riverside County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 118. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 119. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  28. 56.  Betty Jean Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (22.William3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 9 Sep 1926; died on 12 Sep 1935 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  29. 57.  William Soukup, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (22.William3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 5 Apr 1931; died on 27 Apr 1953 in Republic Of Korea.

    Notes:

    SOUKUP WILLIAM JR PFC ARMY FILLMORE 27 APR 1953 KILLED IN ACTION

    From: http://www.distantcousin.com/Military/Korea/NE/S.html


  30. 58.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (22.William3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1)

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


  31. 59.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (22.William3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1)

  32. 60.  Shirley June Soukup Descendancy chart to this point (22.William3, 3.Frantisek2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 14 Jun 1936 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jul 2008 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Obituary

    Hastings resident, Shirley J. Hinrichs, 72, of 608 South Chicago, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at her home.

    Services will be Tuesday, July 15, 2008; 1:00 P.M. at Butler-Volland Chapel with Rev. Harold D. Stromer officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Churchyard Cemetery, west of Glenvil, Nebraska. Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Sunday, July 13, 2008; 1:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M., Monday, July 14, 2008; 9:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M. and Tuesday, 9:00 A.M. until service time. Memorials may be given to the family.

    Mrs. Hinrichs was born June 14, 1936 in Geneva, Nebraska to William & Georgia (Doupnik) Soukup. She graduated from Geneva High School and married Marvin J. Hinrichs on April 1, 1956. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1989. She was a life long area resident and a housekeeper at the nurse's dorm and later at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital.

    Mrs. Hinrichs was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin; son, Randy on April 12, 2001; sister, Betty and a brother, William Soukup Jr.

    Survivors include:
    Daughters & Spouse: Cheryl Hinrichs - Fairfield, NE
    Debbie & Ron Williams - Newton, IA
    Brother: Robert Soukup - Hastings, NE
    Sister: Bonnie Burklund - York, NE
    Several Nieces & Nephews

    Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, copied from the Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home website.

    Shirley married Marvin J. Hinricks on 1 Apr 1956 in Nebraska. Marvin was born on 14 Dec 1929; died on 13 Sep 1989 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 120. Randy Allen Hinricks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1957 in San Diego County, California; died on 10 Apr 2001 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

  33. 61.  Millie Virka Descendancy chart to this point (23.James3, 4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 20 Dec 1900 in Saunders County, Nebraska.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 121. Leonard Cihacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Apr 1923 in Nebraska; died on 31 Dec 1999 in Iowa.
    2. 122. Richard Cihacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1924 in Nebraska; died in May 1976 in Nebraska.

  34. 62.  Agnes A. Virka Descendancy chart to this point (23.James3, 4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 5 Mar 1903 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 12 Mar 1995 in Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 123. Emil J. Paseka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1924 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 24 Aug 2000 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.
    2. 124. Bernard E. Paseka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Oct 1926 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 2 Dec 2003 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.
    3. 125. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 126. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  35. 63.  Edward J. Virka Descendancy chart to this point (23.James3, 4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 29 Mar 1906 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 20 Feb 1996 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    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]


  36. 64.  Emil William Virka Descendancy chart to this point (23.James3, 4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 28 Dec 1909 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 4 Apr 1945 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 127. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 128. Elaine Ann Virka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1942 in Nebraska; died on 30 Apr 1943 in Nebraska; was buried in May 1943 in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    3. 129. Vernon Virka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1944 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 1 Dec 2022 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; was buried in Woodland Cemetery, North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.

  37. 65.  Frank Racek Descendancy chart to this point (24.Mary3, 4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 5 Sep 1897 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 29 Apr 1949.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 130. Darrell W. Racek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Mar 1927; died on 6 Nov 1988.
    2. 131. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 132. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 133. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  38. 66.  Emma Racek Descendancy chart to this point (24.Mary3, 4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 5 Jan 1899 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jan 1977 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 134. Merle Jensen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1922 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 16 May 1999 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.
    2. 135. Dale Jensen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Oct 1924 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 22 Jan 1945 in St. James, France.

  39. 67.  Lewis Racek Descendancy chart to this point (24.Mary3, 4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 19 Aug 1900 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 11 Nov 1978 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.

    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]


  40. 68.  Julia R. Racek Descendancy chart to this point (24.Mary3, 4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 4 Oct 1903 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 30 Oct 1988 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 136. Dorothy D. Divis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1927 in Colfax, Nebraska; died about 1930; was buried in Schuyler Cemetery, Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska.
    2. 137. Arnold James Divis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Aug 1931 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska; died on 30 Oct 2020 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    3. 138. Roseann Divis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jan 1934 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jun 2022 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.
    4. 139. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 140. Gerald Divis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1938 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jul 1962 in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado.

  41. 69.  Tillie Racek Descendancy chart to this point (24.Mary3, 4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 17 Aug 1905 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 18 Feb 1984 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 141. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 142. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 143. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  42. 70.  Clara Racek Descendancy chart to this point (24.Mary3, 4.Veronika2, 1.Antonin1) was born on 13 Sep 1907 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 8 Jan 1995 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.

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

    Children:
    1. 144. Norma Best  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1935 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 3 Sep 1986 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.