Barbora Novak

Family/Spouse: Frantisek Beranek. Frantisek was born before 1859 in Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Karel began working in the coal mines at a very young age, and labored there for 11 years. He worked as an apprentice barber after leaving the coal mines. He and his wife Anna came to America on November 4, 1908, and first stayed with her sister and brother-in-law at Dillonvale, Ohio. They moved to Milligan on April 10, 1909. They returned to Dillonvale for a few years, returning again to Milligan in 1914 to make their permanent home. Karel worked as a barber until he retired in March, 1951. He was a member of the Rad Rabi Lodge more than 50 years, holding the office of secretary for much of that time. He was also an active member of the Czech Dramatic Club, and was a well respected amateur photographer. (Milligan, p 198).

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated 2 February 1920
SD 4, ED 24 Sheet ??B
92-94
Beranek, Karal Hd M W 40 M 1908 Na 1917 Boh/Boh Boh/Boh Boh/Boh Barbe(r)
Beranek, Anna Wife F W 35 M 1909 Na 1917 Boh/Boh Boh/Boh Boh/Boh
Beranek, Frank Son M W 9 6/12 S Ohio Boh/Boh Boh/Boh
Beranek, Emil Son M W 7 7/12 S Ohio Boh/Boh Boh/Boh
Beranek, Libuis Dtr F W 5 7/12 S Ohio Boh/Boh Boh/Boh
Beranek, Zedinka Dtr F W 3 11/12 S Neb Boh/Boh Boh/Boh

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Milligan Village
Enumerated April 18 1930
ED (11) 30-16 SD (30-16) Sheet 3B and 4A Stamped 95
95-97
Beranek, Karel Hd W 50 M23 Czech Czech Czech Czech 1908 Na Barber
Beranek, Anna WifeH F W 44 M22 Czech Czech Czech Czech
Beranek, Frank Son M W 19 S Ohio Czech Czech
Beranek, Emil Son M W 18 S Ohio Czech Czech
Beranek, Libbie Dtr F W 14 S Ohio Czech Czech
Beranek, Zdenka Dtr F W 12 Neb Czech Czech
Beranek, Emilka Dtr F W 4 1/12 S Neb Czech Czech

Karel married Anna Sima on 27 Aug 1907 in Bohemia. Anna was born on 6 Dec 1884 in Motycine, Slany, Bohemia; died on 19 Mar 1951 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Louis Beranek was born near Prague, Czechoslovakia, and as a young man worked in the coal mines, making the equivalent of 50 cents for a twelve hour day. His friend Frank Hejkal, was planning on coming to the United States but did not want to travel alone. Hejkal offered to pay Lewis's way if he would come with him. Lewis was 21 when he arrived in America in the year 1904. He spent the next fews years working on farms in Nebraska, and in the city of Omaha. He and his sister, Mrs. James (Betty) Novak, were living in Omaha on March 24, 1913 when the terrible tornado struck. At that time, it was considered the most disasterous tornado in the Nation's history: 94 dead, hundreds more injured, and thousands left homeless.

After this disaster, Lewis moved to the coal town of Dillonvale, Ohio. It was there he met Anna Neibert, whose father was a miner there. They were married in August. A few months later, on November 19, 1915, Lewis became a naturalized citizen. Anna automatically became a citizen as well by virtue of their marriage. The couple operated a restaurant in Lawrence, Nebraska and in 1923 moved back to Milligan where they established a similar business. At the end of the prohibition in 1934, the business became a tavern and pool hall. They operated this busines until their retirement in 1946. An industrious man, Lewis continued to work part-time as a janitor at the Milligan auditorium and as a caretaker at the Bohemian National Cemetery.

Lewis and Frank Hejkal remained friends for life. Frank married and settled in Hastings, Nebraska, an employee of the Debus Baking Company. He had three sons and a daughter. His daughter, Hedvicka, died at an early age and was buried near the Beranek family plot at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan. Frank and his wife Tena were buried here as well. (Milligan, pp 198 - 199).


(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Nebraska, Nuckolls County, Lawrence Village
Enumerated 23 January 1920 by John Svoboda
SD 5 ED 171 Sheet 10B
230-232
Beranek, Louis J Hd M W 36 M 1905 na 1909 Boh/Boh Boh/Boh Boh/Boh Retail Merchant Grocery
Beranek, Anna Wif F W 25 M 1907 Na 1909 Boh/Boh Boh/Boh Boh/Boh
Beranek, Jerome Son (sic) M W 3 9/12 Neb Boh/Boh Boh/Boh
Beranek, Helen Dtr F W 2 9/12 S Neb Boh/Boh Boh/Boh
Beranek, Emil Son M W 1 8/12 S Neb Boh/Boh Boh/Boh

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Milligan Village
ED 30-16 SD 11 Sheet 2A Stamped 93
39-40
Beranick, L.B. Hd O 4500 M W 46 M32 Czech Czech Czech Merchant
Beranick, Anna Wf F W 36 M 22 Czech Czech Czech
Beranick, Jarmaine Dtr F W 14 S Neb Czech Czech
Beranick, Helen Dtr F W 12 S Neb Czech Czech
Beranick, Emil Son M W 12 S Neb Czech Czech
Beranick, Sylvia Dtr F W 6 S Neb Czech Czech
Baranick, Jerry Son M W 3 6/12 S Neb Czech Czech

Alois married Anna Neibert on 25 Aug 1915 in Iowa. Anna was born on 14 Apr 1894 in Kladno, Stredocesk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 3 Feb 1973 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alzbeta married Vaclav "James John" Novak on 28 Oct 1916 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio. Vaclav was born on 30 May 1888 in Bohemia; died on 6 Dec 1955 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 8 Dec 1955 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

This is ASSUMED to be his listing on the SSDI:

FRANK BERANEK 17 Nov 1910 03 Jun 1989 33460 (Lake Worth, Palm Beach, FL ) (none specified) 507-12-9710 Nebraska

This should be verified through a death certificate, copy of his social security application, or an obituary

Notes:

This is assumed to be his listing on the SSDI:

EMIL O BERANEK 07 Aug 1912 11 Apr 1990 (not specified) (none specified) 506-03-6719 Nebraska


This should be verified through a death certificate, copy of his social security application, or an obituary

Notes:

This appears to be her as listed on the SSDI:

LIBBIE RISCHLING 08 Jul 1914 Mar 1995 90403 (Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA ) (none specified) 507-01-1746 Nebraska

Family/Spouse: Louis Rischling. Louis was born on 10 May 1916 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 20 Dec 2004 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John N. Sershen. John was born on 25 Feb 1914; died on 20 Dec 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was shown in the 1988 Milligan History book to have married a George QUINTAL.

Might this be her listing on the SSDI? The age is about two years off, and the card was issued in Massachussets.

EMILY QUINTAL 16 Jul 1924 Feb 1986 02721 (Fall River, Bristol, MA) (none specified) 024-18-3960 Massachusetts

Notes:

She married Charles Petracek and they lived in Cicero, Illinois. (Milligan, p 199).

Notes:

She married Frank Turek and they live in Milligan. (Milligan, p 199).

Helen Viola Turek, 93, Exeter, Neb. formerly of Milligan, died Friday (5/21/10) in Exeter. Born to Louis and Anna (Neibert) Beranek in Lawrence, Neb.

Survivors; daughter, Lois Scott, Milligan, Neb.; son, Frankie Turek, Ohiowa, Neb.
Memorial services will be at a later date. No visitation, cremation.

(From the Lincoln Journal Star, Saturday, May 22, 2010, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Frank Joseph Turek, Jr. Frank was born on 28 Jul 1910 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; died on 20 Oct 1978 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married William Kempkes and they live in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Milligan, p 199).

Her obituary, which appeared in the Lincoln Journal Star newspaper dated 19 October 1999 and was provided by Dennis Belohlavy, appears below:

Kempkes -- Sylvia A. "Tillie," 75, Lincoln, died Monday (10/18/99). Born, Milligan. Homemaker. Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Rodney and Doris, Lincoln, Rick J. and Laura, Ashland; grandchildren, Renee, Jess and Lindsey Kempkes; two stepgrandchildren; two great-granddaughters; brother, Emil Beranek, Denver; sisters, brother-in-law, Helen Turek, Milligan, Roselie Ross, Omaha, JoAnn and Lyle Louis, Colorado; sister-in-law, Darleen Beranek, Greenwood, Ind.; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by: husband, William "Toby"; parents; sister, Germain Petracek; brother, Jerry.

Memorial services: noon Thursday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Lawrence Fruhling. Wyuka. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to Tabitha Hospice.

Notes:

Lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Milligan, p 199). Jerry served with the Marines, having been discharged in 1949. After his discharge, he married Darlene Tesar and enrolled in the Valparasio Technical Institute in Indiana to become a radio technician. He was called back to active duty during the Korean conflict, and after he completed his service, found employment with the Indianapolis Police and Fire Departments as a radio technician. (Milligan, 1988-2008, p. 112).

Jerry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary

Helen R. Folkerts, 95, Lincoln, died Friday (3-29-13). Born (12-11-17) in Dillonville, Ohio to James J. and Alzbeta "Betty" (Beranek) Novak. Graduate of Milligan High School and attended Peru State Teachers College. Helen taught school in Ohiowa Public School and rural schools in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Retired from J.C. Penney's after 20 years. She was a member of Sheridan Lutheran Church, Hope Circle, J.C. Penney Retirement Group, J.C. Penney lunch group, 60+ year member of the American Legion Auxiliary (Bitting Norman Post #27) in Beatrice, and Western Bohemian Fraternal Association.

Survived by son, Pastor David J. (Bonnie) Folkerts, Apple Valley, Minn.; grandchildren, Nick (Erin) Folkerts, Ballwin, Mo., Laura (Tanner) Genest, St. Paul, Minn.; great grandson, Henry Genest; sister, Alice Steyer, Lincoln; brother, Henry James Novak, Atascadero, Calif. Preceded in death by husband, Jurgen Folkerts and parents.

Celebration of life service: 7 pm Wednesday (4/3) at Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 'O' St. with Pastor Greg Bouvier officiating. Committal service: 10 am Thursday (4/4) Ohiowa Cemetery. Memorials to The Sunken Gardens c/o Lincoln Parks and Recreation Dept. Family will greet friends from 5-7 pm Wednesday at Roper and Sons. Condolences online at:

http://roperandsons.com/

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Family/Spouse: Jurgen J. Folkerts. Jurgen was born on 13 Dec 1918; died in Jan 1978; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alice E. Steyer, 91, of Lincoln, passed away July 17, 2015. Born August 22, 1923, in Milligan to James J. Novak and Elizabeth Beranek.

Family members include her son, John H. (Diann) Steyer; daughter, Mary Kay (Roger) Weatherfield; grandchildren, John (Tammi) Steyer, Barb (Randy) Miller, Seth (Ali) Weatherfield, and Emily Weatherfield; great-grandchildren, Sydney Steyer, Shelby Steyer, Luke Miller, and Abbi Miller; brother, Henry Novak; nephew, David Folkerts. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Hartley; sister, Helen Folkerts.

Cremation/No Visitation. Private family services. Memorials to Tabitha Maseman Unit or Tabitha Journey House. Condolences online at Roperandsons.com.

Notes:

Obituary for Frank J. Turek III

A Graveside Committal of Ashes for Frank will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska.

Kim Dunker will preside over the Graveside Service.

Frank Joseph Turek III was born to Frank Joseph Turek Jr. and Helen Viola (Beranek) Turek on March 7, 1958 at the Friend Hospital in Friend, Nebraska. He passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at the Fillmore County Hospital at the age of 64 years, 8 months and 23 days. He was one of 2 children born in the family.

After a hard start, Frankie, as he was affectionately known, became a healthy little boy who was full of energy. As he became older, he enjoyed riding his bicycle all over Milligan with his friends, usually followed by his faithful dog, Fido. Frankie graduated with the Milligan High School class of 1976. He enjoyed playing football in his high school days.

After high school, Frankie was employed by Biba Engineering, Kawasaki of Lincoln, Timpte Trailer, and finally Kassik Milling in Milligan, Nebraska. Dean always said that Frankie was "one hell of a welder." He was eventually forced into early retirement for health reasons. After his retirement, Frankie enjoyed and appreciated a hog roast put on by the community of Milligan to help him with his medical expenses.

Frankie was married to Diane Wickwire and he loved her children, Amanda, Elaine & Jason, as his own. He and Diane were later divorced and in Frankie's later years he found companionship with his old friend, Julie Pimental. She was a constant friend for him for many years. They had much fun together and especially enjoyed a trip to Florida with Julie's sister and brother-in-law, attending Daytona Bike Week, the Lynyrd Skynyrd Bar, and watching a space shuttle launch as they viewed from Cocoa Beach.

Frankie loved all sports especially football and baseball. He was an avid Husker and Chicago Cubs Fan. He even took his beloved mother, whom he called 'Hubbard' to a Cubs game with several of his good friends. Frank also enjoyed listening to his radio, especially his polka music and rock 'n roll. When Frankie got his dish network tv he was excited to be able to watch all of his favorite sporting events and T.V. shows including Gunsmoke, Big Valley, Cheyenne, and various old movies. When Frankie was unable to drive, he was always ready to go on a road trip with anyone to any place, just to get out of the house.

Frankie had a twinkle in his eye, and he was truly one of a kind. Some would say he was a Milligan Legend with his booming voice and never-ending love of Rock 'n Roll music. He had a heart of gold, loved his animals, enjoyed a good party, strumming the guitar, and riding his Harley. He also had a passion for vegetable gardening. Hours were spent weeding the garden and tipping a couple cold ones in the process.

Frankie moved to Ohiowa in 2009 and resided there until his passing. While living in Ohiowa, he found part time employment with B.J. Mussman running the road grader and maintaining township roads in Franklin and Belle Prairie Township. In the fall, he would work the grader for many local farmers repairing the farm fields for spring planting. Frankie continued doing this job until a fall made it impossible for him to continue working.

When Frankie's health started to fail, he took it in stride and lived his life to the fullest until the end.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents Frank Jr. and Helen Turek.

He is survived by his sister Sara Lois Scott; nephew Zak Scott; close friends Julie Pimental, Cathy Meyer, and Sharon Elznic; 3 step children Amanda, Elaine and Jason; his loving dog Buddy; and numerous cousins and friends.

From Farmer & Son Funeral Home website

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Notes:

A graduate of Lincoln Northeast High School. Never married. Bachelors from Wesleyan; Master in School Administration from the University of Nebraska. He taught High School in Friend until he passed away from a heart attack at school in 1982. A ten year scholarship, awarded each year to a graduating senoir, was established as a Memorial to him. (Milligan, p 197).

Notes:

Dennis received a football scholarship to Doane College in Crete, and graduated with a bachelors degree in 1971. He is in Banking in Denver, Colorado. (Milligan, p 198).

After a 6 month battle with cancer, Dennis died peacefully on Sunday, June third surrounded by numerous friends and his wife Susan Beranek. In addition to his wife, Dennis is survived by Tom and Patricia Foster (brother-in-law and sister in-law), Luke Foster (nephew), Laura Foster (niece), Joanne & Lyle Lewis (aunt/uncle) and other relatives.

He is a graduate of Doane College (Crete, NE) where he was a member of the 1967 - 1970 winning football team. He and the entire team were recently admitted to the Honor D hall of fame.

Dennis had a lengthy career in banking which began at Gateway Bank & Trust in Lincoln, NE. After relocating to Denver in 1980 he worked for a variety of financial service organizations.

Dennis was a 30+ year survivor of Ewing's Sarcoma cancer. The past 36 years he has been an avid golfer, motorcyclist, skier, swimmer, Caribbean traveler, wine aficionado, and grill master.

There will be a Celebration of His Life on Saturday, June 16, 2012. From 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM, at the DoubleTree Hotel, 7801 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. A Wake at 5:00 PM will follow at the home of Pam Kenny and Doug Kline, 3806 South Jersey, Denver, Colorado 80237.

A special room rate will be given at the DoubleTree Hotel for the Celebration of Life for Dennis L. Beranek.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Stacey Hick's fundraising page:

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/DetermiNation/

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Stacey is running the Chicago marathon in honour of Dennis and all money raised will go to the American Cancer Society.

Dennis married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]