Marie Koziskova

Notes:

Daughter of Antonin Koziska/Kozisek.

Marie married Frantisek Fujan on 23 Nov 1852 in Bohemia. Frantisek was born on 23 Jan 1832 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 26 Aug 1918 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Information:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Elk Precinct
Enumerated 29 April 1910
SD 4 ED 142 Sheets 7B & 8A Stamped 96
131-131
Fujan, Vaclav Hd M W 49 M 18 Aus. Bohemia Aus. Bohemia Aus. Bohemia 1877 Na English Farmer
Fujan, Filomena Wf F W 39 M1 18 8/7 Nebraska Aus. Bohemia Aus. Bohemia Aus. Bohemia English
Fujan, Frank Son M W 17 S Neb Aus. Bohemia Neb English Farm Laborer
Fujan, Anney Dtr F W 15 S Neb Aus. Bohemia Neb English
Fujan, Josie Dtr F W 12 S Neb Aus. Bohemia Neb English
Fujan, Helena Dtr F W 10 S Neb Aus. Bohemia Neb English
Fujan, Bohumil Son M W 5 S Neb Aus. Bohemia Neb
Fujan, Anastazie Dtr F W 3 S Neb Aus. Bohemia Neb
Fujan, Vaclav Son M W 6/12 S Neb Aus. Bohemia Neb

Family/Spouse: Filomena Kastl. Filomena was born on 9 Feb 1868 in Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Frank Schultz about 1879 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska. Frank was born before 1862 in Zahajske, Bohemia; died on 18 Jul 1931 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Beadle County, South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joe Tesar. Joe was born before 1863; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Anna Pribyl about 1897. Anna was born before 1877; died on 11 Jul 1958 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Joseph Suda on 11 Oct 1898. Joseph was born on 28 Jan 1873 in Nebraska; died on 11 Nov 1949 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Information
1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp, Milligan
Enumerated 20 through 23 April 1910 by James D. Dopp
SD 4 ED 29 Sheet 6A Stamped 113
24-29
Fujan, Anton M W 35 M1 4 Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia Aust Boh
emia 1877 Na Boheman Farmer
Fujan, Ania Wf F W 28 M1 4 1/1 Neb Aust. Bohemia Aust. Bohemia Boheman
Fujan, Otto Son M W 2 S Neb Aust. Bohemia Aust. Bohemia

Family/Spouse: Anna Jansky. Anna (daughter of Frank Jansky and Terezie Sopr) was born on 22 May 1880 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Jan 1963 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her parents brought her to America as an infant. They settled in Saunders County, Nebraska and lived there until 1892. They then moved to Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. (Milligan, p 316).

Josephine married Frank J. Jansky, Jr. on 17 Oct 1899 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank (son of Frank Jansky and Terezie Sopr) was born on 6 Aug 1873 in Sedlec, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 17 Feb 1945 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Christine Svec. Christine (daughter of Vaclav "James" Svec and Marie "Mary" Suda) was born about 1887 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Husband: Emil Svec, his parents Vaclav Svec and Marie Sudova
Born: 20 May 1896, Milligan
Died: 5 Aug 1957, Milligan
Buried: 8 Aug 1957, Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan
His Brothers: Joe; Jim; Frank
His Sisters: Mrs. Frank R. (Mary) Soukop; Mrs. Anton (Mollie) Hamouz; Mrs. Louis (Christine) Fujan; Mrs. Pauline Votipka; Agnes Tesar; Anna Soukop; Infant sister
Wife: Helen Fujan, parents Vaclav J. Fujan and Wilhelmina Kastl
Born: 18 Aug 1899, Prague
Died: 3 Oct 1982, Friend Manor
Buried: 6 Oct 1982, Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan
Her Brothers: Tommy; James; Bohumil; Frank
Her Sisters: Josephine; Anna; Mrs. Fred (Stella) Jones
Married: 25 Oct 1921, Wymore
Sons: Bernard, wife Irene; Lumir, wife Marian; James, wife Ruth
Daughters: Betty Marie, dob 19 Aug 1923, dod 22 May 1926; Mrs. Robert (Ruby) Langhorst

(Courtesy Richard Nohavec)

Helen married Emil Svec on 25 Oct 1921 in Wymore, Gage County, Nebraska. Emil (son of Vaclav "James" Svec and Marie "Mary" Suda) was born on 20 May 1896 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Aug 1957 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Fred Svec. Fred was born about 1884; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Joe Svec about 1903. Joe (son of Vaclav "James" Svec and Marie "Mary" Suda) was born on 8 Feb 1881 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 May 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married Frank Svec on 5 Jan 1909. Frank (son of Vaclav "James" Svec and Marie "Mary" Suda) was born on 13 Apr 1887 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Jan 1947; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Agnes Houska on 8 Oct 1912 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota. Agnes (daughter of Matej Houska and Anna Naimon) was born on 15 Feb 1892 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Apr 1979 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Albert Houska on 16 Feb 1920 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota. Albert (son of Matej Houska and Anna Naimon) was born on 15 Aug 1891 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 27 Dec 1974 in New Prague, Lesueur County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Alba "Abbie" Bernasek on 28 Mar 1921 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Alba (daughter of Cyril Bernasek and Marie Andelova) was born on 29 Nov 1897 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 11 Apr 1993 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 14 Apr 1993 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alba married James V. Bernasek on 25 Oct 1932 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. James (son of Cyril Bernasek and Marie Andelova) was born on 14 Dec 1893 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 11 Jun 1987 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 15 Jun 1987 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emil was a great lover of a good joke, and spent many happy times talking and laughing with his friends in town on Wednesday and Saturday nights.

From the Rootsweb SSDI:

EMIL FUJAN 05 Nov 1902 May 1978 68359 (Friend, Saline, NE) (none specified) 507-44-7920 Nebraska

Emil married Helen Sluka on 26 Sep 1933 in Nebraska. Helen (daughter of Edward J. Sluka, Sr. and Marie Simacek) was born on 13 Jan 1911 in Chelsea Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 11 Jul 1984 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edward J. Fujan

Lincoln, formerly Carleton

Edward J. Fujan, 95, Lincoln, formerly Carleton, died Sunday (2/8/04). Born, Milligan (10/11/08) to Frank Jr. and Anna (Pribyl). Retired in 1972 from Citizen's State Bank in Carleton. Former member, Senior Citizen's Bowling League. Member, St. Paul United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 3, and AARP.

Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Carol and Brian Williams, Cypress, Texas; grandchildren, Jeff Williams, Kristin Williams, both Cypress; sisters-in-law, Helen Fujan, Milligan, Ida Nemec, Crete, Ollie Tyser, Wilber; nieces; and nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Ella (Tyser); parents; brothers, Frank R., Emil and Leo; sister, Alba Bernasek. Private family graveside services, Lincoln Memorial Park. Cremation; no viewing. Memorials in care of family for charitable contribution. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Ella Tyser. Ella was born after 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Leo and Helen bought his parent's home place in 1959. (Milligan, p 275)

LEO FUJAN 15 Nov 1913 28 Oct 2000 (V) 68406 (Milligan, Fillmore, NE) (none specified) 505-44-9542 Nebraska

Family/Spouse: Helen Zelenka. Helen (daughter of Emil Zelenka and Bessie Krejdl) was born on 13 Jan 1911; died on 10 Oct 2010 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska; was buried on 16 Oct 2010 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Attended school in District #48 in Saline County. (Milligan, p 225).

Helen married Gerald "Harry" Buzek on 26 Jul 1923. Gerald (son of Pavel "Paul" Buzek and Anna Marie Braum) was born on 25 May 1898 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 30 Mar 1979 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN 506-48-4824

Kassik -- Emma A., 91, Milligan, widow of Frank W. Sr., died Saturday (12/26/ 98) in Geneva. Survivors: sons, daughtersin-law, Donald F. and Norry, Lawton, Okla., Frank W. Jr. and Margaret, Robert R. and Marjorie, all of Milligan; daughter, Eleanor E. Matthies, Milligan; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; step great-greatgrandson.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star Archives)

Family/Spouse: Frank William Kassik, Sr.. Frank (son of Frank Kassik and Agnes Vohnout) was born on 21 Nov 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Dec 1955 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rose taught in the rural school system for nine years, worked in the Milligan Post Office for three years, and has been employed with the Nebraska Public Power District since 1942. (Milligan, p 352).

Rose married Ernest Frank Kotas on 15 Feb 1941 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Ernest (son of James V. Kotas and Frances Michl) was born on 2 Oct 1910 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 8 Jan 1971; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Husband: Vernon Krupicka
Buried: 11 Apr 2003
Wife: Helen Fujan, parents Anton Fujan and Anna Jansky
Born: 5 Jun 1913, Milligan
Died: 28 Oct 1998, Tobias
Buried: 30 Oct 1998, Tobias Cemetery
Brother: Otto
Brother-in-law: Lester
Sister-in-law: Wilma
Married: 23 Sep 1936, Wilber
Daughters: Mrs. Morley (Darlene) Most; Mrs. Carl (Carol) Rafert

(Courtesy Richard Nohavec)

Helena married Vernon O. Krupicka on 23 Sep 1936 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Vernon was born on 5 Apr 1912 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Apr 2003 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mamie Simacek. Mamie was born after 1900; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary, copied from his FindAGrave Memorial Page

Thanks to Contributor M. Jensen Seggerman, #47078678, for the following:

Rudolph J. Jansky, son of Josephine and the late Frank J. Jansky, was born near Milligan, Neb., September 9, 1902. He passed away at his home near Milligan Sunday, April 27, 1952, at the age of 49 years, 7 months and 18 days. He attended the rural school and the Milligan high school, after which he made farming his occupation.

February 28, 1929, he was united in marriage to Anna E. Novak and to this union were born two daughters and one son.

He was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather. He always had a cheering war of all and greeted everyone with a smile. He had many friends and will be missed by all.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Anna; son, Robert; daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Marvel Ann) Boxa of Tobias and Elaine Jansky of Lincoln; his mother, Josephine Jansky of Milligan; a brother, William of Tobias; two sisters, Miss Alice Jansky and Mrs. Millard (Leona) Korbelik, both of Milligan; many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. His father and three brothers, Frank, Milo and Leo preceded him in death.

He was a member of Z.C.B.J. lodge Cornhusker No. 283.

Funeral services were held from the Milligan auditorium Tuesday, April 29, at 2 p.m. with Rev. C. Stirn officiating. Mrs. James A. Hamouz and Mrs. E. A. Havel, accompanied by Virgie Lee Havel on the organ, rendered the song service. Mrs. Frank W. Kassik spoke in behalf of Cornhusker lodge No. 283. A very large number of relatives and friends came to pay their last respects and accompanied the funeral cortege to the final resting place in the Bohemian National Cemetery, where he was laid to rest beneath a blanket of beautiful floral tributes.

The Nebraska Signal May 1952.

Family/Spouse: Anna Novak. Anna (daughter of Albert Novak and Antonie Kabes) was born on 9 May 1908 in Nebraska; died on 23 Aug 1976; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Albert Michl. Albert (son of Frank Joseph Michl and Emma Pechota) was born on 16 Feb 1909 in Nebraska; died on 3 Mar 2005; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Emma Fritz. Emma was born after 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Milo married Viola Simkovsky on 30 Nov 1937 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Viola was born on 19 Jul 1914 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Oct 2002 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary

Korbelik -- Leone G. "Lindy," 82, Milligan, died Saturday (12/29/01) in Lincoln. Born, Milligan (7/26/19) to Frank and Josephine (Fujan) Jansky.

Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Delron and Loretta, Fairmont, Randy and Nancy, Lincoln, Rick and Linda, Milligan; daughter-in-law, Elain (sic) Korbelik, Milligan; brother-in-law, sister-in-law, Vance and MaryAnn Korbelik, Colorado Springs, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. The Rev. Brian Kottas. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. Wednesday, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Milligan. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Milligan Rescue Unit.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 1 January 2002 Lincoln Journal Star)

Family/Spouse: Millard Korbelik. Millard (son of James Korbelik and Otella "Tillie" Jirkovsky) was born on 18 Jan 1917 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 May 1984 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 26 May 1984 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bernard R. Svec, age 88, of Milligan, died Sunday, June 23, 2013 in Crete. Born Oct. 7, 1924 to Emil & Helen (Fujan) Svec in Milligan.

Survivors: brother, Lumir Svec of Crete; sister, Ruby & Robert Langhorst of David City
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Farmer & Son Funeral Home Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Father Rand Langhorst. Visitation from 1 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at Farmer & Son Funeral Home Kotas Chapel. Burial: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Memorials to Milligan American Legion-HSSK Post 240. Condolences, www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

Bernard R. Svec was born to Emil Svec and Helen Marie (Fujan) Svec on October 7, 1924 at Milligan, Nebraska and passed away on June 23, 2013 at the age of 88. He attended Climbing Vine District #44 for eight years and graduated from Milligan High School in 1942.
Bernard answered his draft call in May 1943, serving active duty in the United States Navy. He served overseas in the Pacific Theater, Guam and Peleliu. He was honorably discharged in May 1946 at Saint Louis, Missouri. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Arizona, Florida, Kansas and Newfoundland.
After his Air Force duty, Bernard worked for Bors/Bulin in Milligan, Ahlschwede Ford in Crete and Bob Hammond in Friend as a mechanic on cars and trucks. He married Irene Capek on October 10, 1963.
Bernard was a member of the American Legion Post #240 in Milligan and the V.F.W. Post #7102 in Geneva. His favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing and gardening.
Survivors include: Brother, Lumir Svec; Sister, Ruby (Mrs. Robert) Langhorst; Sister-In-Law, Louise Capek; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Wife, Irene I. (Capek) Svec; Parents, Emil and Helen (Fujan) Svec; Brother, Jim Svec and wife Ruth; 3-year old sister, Betty Svec; In-Laws, Marian Svec; Helen Pribyl and husband Lou, Ruby Oliva and husband Edward; John Capek and wife Rosemary; and Rudy Capek.
Funeral services were conducted from the Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel on Thursday, June 27, 2013, with Father Rand Langhorst officiating. Casket bearers were Gary Svec, Kevin Svec, Lloyd Svec, Ken Jefferson Russell Langhorst and Glen Capek. Military graveside services were conducted by Milligan American Legion -HSSK Post #240 at the Bohemian National Cemetery with Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel in charge of arrangements. Memorials are directed to the Milligan American Legion-HSSK Post #240.
(Both courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Bernard married Irene I. Capek on 10 Oct 1963. Irene (daughter of Rudolph George Capek and Mary Anna Hromadka) was born on 14 Oct 1919 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Oct 1995 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lumir Frank Svec, age 87 passed away peacefully on March 20th at Tabitha of Crete, surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born on September 11, 1928 on a farm outside Milligan NE to Emil and Helen Fujan Svec. He was the middle of five children.

Lum is preceded in death by his parents, wife Marian, sister Betty as a child, brothers Bernard and Jim, nieces Jan and Kelly Ahlschwede, special niece Carolyn Schmalken, and Bud (Buddy) the cat. He is survived by his daughter Donna of Minneapolis MN; son Gary of Aurora CO; grandchildren Guy (Jenn), Kira (Dustin) and Kalee of CO; great-grandchildren Troy, William and Alayna; sister Ruby Langhorst of David City; nieces and nephews, and numerous friends and acquaintances.

Lum graduated from Milligan High School in 1945, and at the age of 16 began working at the Crete Mills. He married Marian Cudly, also of Milligan, on August 9, 1949 and they celebrated 53 years of marriage before her passing. Lumir retired from the Crete Mills after 46 years and spent his retirement years involved in two things that were his passion: attending sales/auctions and refinishing furniture. Lum couldn't resist a good deal and walked away from many auctions with boxes of unknown "treasures" that he had purchased for a quarter. He also had a good eye for furniture, which he would buy, repair if needed, then refinish and sell. At one time an antique dealer regularly came from Kansas to purchase furniture from him.

Lum also refinished items for people in the area. He didn't do it as a business, but rather took as much work as he wanted to do, and told people to pay him what they thought it was worth. He said that he figured some people paid too little, some people paid the right amount and some people paid too much, so it all evened out in the end.

He loved to joke, tease and laugh, and truly enjoyed other people's company. He enjoyed Czech music, and loved kolaches, particularly cottage cheese. For many years, he got together on a daily basis with his coffee buddies, one of his favorite activities. He was a kind and caring man, and appreciated all the love and support he received from friends, acquaintances and family in his later years. He will be missed.

Services will be on Tuesday (3-29-2016) at 10:30 a.m. at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete. Visitation: Monday, 5 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials directed to Tabitha of Crete, 1540 Grove, Crete NE 68333 or the Crete Volunteer Fire Department, 210 E 14th St, Crete, NE 68333.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Lumir married Marian Ann Cudly on 9 Aug 1949. Marian (daughter of Joseph John Cudly and Mamie Elznic) was born on 8 Nov 1929 in Nebraska; died on 23 May 2003 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 2013 obituary of her brother, Bernard Svec, she is listed as "sister, Ruby & Robert Langhorst of David City."

Ruby L. Langhorst, 84, of David City, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City.

Memorial Service

Saturday, July 31, 2021 10:00 a.m.

Milligan United Methodist Church, Milligan, Nebraska Rev. Murry J. Johnston

Visitation Saturday 9:00 a.m. till time of service at church

Inurnment at the Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan

Lunch Following Cemetery at Milligan American Legion Hall

Memorials: Butler County Senior Center, St. Lukes United Methodist Church, David City,

or mass intentions at the parish of the donor's choice.

Ruby L. Langhorst was born December 7, 1936 in Milligan, Nebraska to Emil and Helen (Fujan) Svec. She attended school in Milligan and graduated from Milligan high school. On October 4, 1958, Ruby was united in marriage to Robert L. Langhorst at Grace Lutheran Church in Ohiowa, Nebraska. Two children, Rand and Rusty were born to this union. Before moving to David City, Ruby worked as a Dietician at the hospital in Burwell. After moving to David City in 1986, Ruby worked as the cook at the Butler County Senior Center for many years. She was a member of St. Luke's Methodist Church in David City.

Ruby is surived by her sons, Fr. Rand Langhorst of Beatrice, Rusty (Barb) Langhorst of Brighton, Colorado, two grandchildren, Chesney and Luke Langhorst. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Bernard, Lumir and Jim Svec, and an infant sister Betty.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Rose Becwar. Rose (daughter of Matej "Mike" Becwar, Sr. and Josephine Bech) was born on 11 Nov 1906 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Feb 1999 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married John James "Drake" Kucera on 14 Aug 1928. John (son of John F. Kucera and Cecelia Emma Hamouz) was born on 8 May 1907 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Aug 1971 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 19 Aug 1971 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Henry Carl Gross. Henry was born on 7 Dec 1902 in Jefferson County, Nebraska; died on 25 Mar 1958. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Leland P. Ripley. Leland was born on 25 Sep 1903 in Hulett, Crook County, Wyoming; died on 15 Sep 1979 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Arlene graduated from Belle Plaine High School. After graduation, she worked for the Belle Plaine County Attorney. In 1964, she started working for Carver County as County Deputy Treasurer, a position she held until her retirement in 1983. (Milligan, p 304).

Arlene married Gale C. Anderson on 24 May 1947 in Minnesota. Gale was born on 13 Jun 1922; died on 14 Jul 1999 in Belle Plaine, Scott County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Erma married Joseph F. Maresh on 14 Jan 1942. Joseph (son of Josef "Joseph" Maresh and Anna Betkova) was born on 6 Oct 1914 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Nov 1974 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

A public Funeral Service for Jean will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fairmont Community Church in Fairmont, Nebraska. Pastor Seungli You will officiate the service.

There will be no public visitation per Jean's wishes. Following the Funeral Service, Jean will be cremated and her ashes will be interred at the Fairmont Public Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Neil Priefert Scholarship Fund or the Fairmont Community Church.

Due to the Covid 19 Epidemic, we will be practicing social distancing guidelines at the Funeral Service.

Jean (Bernasek) Priefert was born March 1, 1935 in Geneva, NE to James and Alba (Fujan) Bernasek. She passed away on June 21, 2020 at her home near Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 20 days.

She graduated from Geneva High School. On September 5, 1954 she married Neil Priefert at the United Brethren Church in Geneva. Neil and Jean were married for 63 years. Four daughters filled their home with activity; Mary, Carol, Linda and Susan.

Jean was a 50-year member of the Fairmont Federated Women's Club. She enjoyed the camaraderie as well as the community mindedness of this group of women. Jean was also an active member of WIFE, Women Involved in Farm Economics. Her task for the weekend of her death was getting a newsletter article written for them. Jean was a founding member of the Nebraska Poll-ettes and served on the National Poll-ette Cookbook Committee typing sections of the cookbook with recipes submitted from around the nation on a Royal manual typewriter at the kitchen table. In 2017 she was honored as the National Hereford Woman of the Year at the American Royal in Kansas City, MO.

Jean enjoyed the outdoors and her animals. Every morning and every evening you could find her "doing chores," feeding cats, dogs, letting the chickens out and feeding grain to the cows. While spending years in the registered cattle business, it wasn't unusual to find a calf being warmed in the bathtub, or a chicken being nurtured back to health after falling in the oil pit. While many used the Sunbeam electric skillet to fry chicken on the kitchen counter, Jean hatched baby chicks in hers. The story had been told of Jean, classmates Elaine and Helen Carol, being caught with a kitten hidden in a box in their Home Ec class by Miss Betty Christiancy. Betty Christiancy went on to be Betty Betka, who was Jean's daughters 4-H leader.

The registered cattle herd was an integral part of Jean's life on the farm. Hours were spent at the kitchen table filling out registration forms, recording birth weights, and weaning weights. The neighborhood party line let callers know when Jean wasn't home and let Jean know someone was looking for a bull. Life-long friendships developed as the family spent time each summer attending cattle tours with the Riffel family, county and state fairs, Junior Nationals and AK-SAR-BEN, auctions in the winter, and progress shows in the spring. Jean and Neil enjoyed traveling the country to the Standard of Perfection Shows in Kansas City, Denver, Fort Worth and Portland. Neil and Jean were avid supporters of young people in the beef industry, hence the Neil Priefert Scholarship for a member of the Nebraska Junior Hereford Association. In recent years, Jean and Neil were staples at the Sutton sale barn for lunch on Fridays. They recorded the lot number, weight and price of every animal that went thru the ring.

Jean farmed right along side her husband. It wasn't unusual to see her on the tractor, headed to the field. She also made many parts runs for Neil. It is quite possible some of those parts were to repair equipment she'd been using. Tractors didn't always have cabs then, but Jean was happy if the tractor had a radio so she could listen to polkas, KRVN and baseball games on KFAB.

Jean coached countless innings of girls' softball in Fairmont. Playing catch in the yard with her daughters was a normal part of summers. She played many seasons on the Fairmont Lion's Club women's team. She could be counted on to try a bunt and steal a base. The women's team's season culminated at the Strang Tournament where the team won the coveted trophy several successive seasons. Her pregnancy with youngest daughter Susan was kept a secret from everyone so Grandma Bernasek wouldn't be upset to see Jean continuing to catch behind home plate with Bonnie Nelson on the mound.

Jean spent her working career as a Cottage Parent at YRTC in Geneva. Following her retirement from YRTC, she drove for Eichman's transport company in York. She transported Epworth Village residents and clients to school and varioius appointments. Any unwholesome conversations or arguments between students brought them an exposure to Jean's Czech heritage as she turned up her polka music on the radio.

Jean was a pioneer in her own right. She was concerned about ground water, soil conditions, and proper care of animals. She was an avid gardener, promoting nutrition to her family before it was a public health initiative. What would be called family bonding time today, took place on the back step as Jean and the girls snapped 5-gallon buckets of green beans while swatting mosquitos. Jean was a tireless supporter of the beef industry and providing home-raised beef for her family. She spent many years supporting youth, sitting on the bleachers watching ballgames and cattle shows after her own family was raised. She spoke her mind and was proud of her heritage. She cared deeply about sports opportunities and education for girls. She truly was ahead of her time.

Jean was proceeded in death by her husband Neil, her parents, James and Alba Bernasek and in-laws Elmer and Margaret Priefert.

Those who remain are: Daughters: Mary (Dana) Scott of York, NE; Carol (David Wentworth) Priefert of Centennial, WY; Linda (Kirby) Zuerlein of Fairmont, NE. Grandchildren: Zac (Amanda) Scott of York, NE; Nick (Kelsey) Scott of Norfolk, NE; Ryan (Sara Stearns) Scott of York, NE; Adam (Anna) Scott of Lincoln, Curtis (Sydney) Scott of Gretna, NE; Lindsey Carroll of Lincoln; Danielle (Dakota) Cooper of York, NE; and Leslie Carroll of Fairmont, NE. Great-grandchildren: Jane Scott, Ethan Stearns, Hudson and Wyatt Scott, and Dominic, Derek & Dusty Cooper.

Jean married Neil E. Priefert on 5 Sep 1954 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Neil was born on 24 Apr 1929 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 27 Jan 2019 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Fairmont Public Cemetery, Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

She married Louis MATTHIES and had Lorie, Louis, and Robert. (Milligan, p 328).

Obituary
Eleanor Emma Matthies (May 22, 1925 - November 28, 2011)

Services for Eleanor will be Friday December 2, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Ohiowa Public Cemetery. Visitation will begin Thursday at 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel in Milligan. Memorials are in care of the family in lieu of flowers. Eleanor Emma Matthies was born on May 22, 1925 on a farm east of Geneva to Frank and Emma (Suda) Kassik. She passed away at the Fillmore County Hospital on November 28, 2011 at the age of 86 years, 6 months and 6 days.

She graduated from Milligan High School in 1943 and then taught for a short time at area country schools. She married Louis H. Matthies Sr. on July 13, 1963 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Ohiowa. He passed away in 1979. To this marriage 4 children were born. They lived on a farm east of Ohiowa.

She moved to the Villa in Milligan and was currently living in the Exeter Care Center. She was a 44 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary and member of the Milligan and Geneva Senior Citizens. Eleanor cooked at area cafes until her retirement in 1990. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Emma Kassik, husband Louis Matthies Sr. and infant daughter Joy Marie. She is survived by her daughter, Lorie Pinkham and husband Scott of Minden, Louis (Butch) Matthies and wife Sherrie of Geneva and Robert (Bob) and wife Janet of Hastings; grandchildren Christopher, Joshua, Callie, Sophie and Ian Pinkham of Minden;Alexander and Catherine Matthies and Erick and Zackary Ackland of Geneva and Lauren and Andrew Matthies of Hastings; brothers Donald F. Kassik and wife Nori of Lawton Ok., Frank Kassik and wife Margaret and Robert Kassik and wife Marjorie all of Milligan.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Eleanor married Louis H. Matthies, Sr. on 13 Jul 1963 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Louis was born on 21 Feb 1920 in Nebraska; died on 21 Feb 1979 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married Tomako KOBAYASHI and had one daughter, Mary Jo, who married Jesse FOUNTAIN and they have a son, J.E. (Milligan, p 328).

SFC (Retired) Donald Frank Kassik

March 25, 1928 - January 26, 2013

Funeral service for SFC (Retired) Donald Frank Kassik, 84, Lawton will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel.

Sergeant Kassik passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Lawton with his family by his side.
Burial with full military honors will be in the Post Cemetery, Fort Sill.

The family will greet friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm prior to the funeral at the funeral home.
He was born March 25, 1928 in Geneva, Nebraska to Frank William Kassik Sr. and Emma Alice Suda. He grew up in Milligan, Nebraska and farmed from 1940 '96 1949, he then worked road construction up until he was drafted into the Army in 1951. He served in Japan twice, Vietnam twice, Germany and Korea. While on his first tour in Japan he met Nori Kobayashi, who worked for the 94th Engineer Maintenance Company, the two dated and eventually married on May 12, 1953 in Yokohama, Japan. On March 8, 1954 they welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Mary Jo. In 1957, while in Hanau, Germany, he completed and received his G.E.D. He retired September 1971 after 20 years of service.

After his retirement he volunteered at Center for Creative Living and McMahon-Tomlinson Nursing Center. He loved gardening and working with his hands, he loved helping his wife Nori's widowed friends with carpentry, plumbing and whatever else they needed; his friends called him "Mr. Fix". He was a lifetime member of The Retired Enlisted Association, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 56, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 751, Korean War Veterans Chapter 319, Veterans of Foreign Wars Chapter 5263, American Legion Post 29 and The 591st Engineer Maintenance Company. He received numerous awards including: A Certificate of Appreciation for Retirement from General Westmoreland and President Richard Nixon, The Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Achievement in The Republic of Vietnam and The Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations Against Hostile Forces.

Survivors include his wife, Nori of the home; his daughter Mary Jo Kassik Fountain and granddaughter Rebekah E. Fountain of Huntsville, Alabama; two brothers, Frank (Margaret) William Kassik Jr. and Robert (Marjorie) Ray Kassik of Milligan, Nebraska, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews in Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Eleanor Matthies.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

Married Margaret KREJCI and have five children: Kathryn, Paul married Jeanie KOTHE, Karen married Dean FILIPI who have Kelly and Matthew, Karla married Todd WYTHERS and Perry married Judy POUTRE. (Milligan, p 328).

Obituary below

Frank W. Kassik, Jr., 79, of Milligan, Neb. died Friday, May 1, 2015, in Geneva, Neb. Born March 30, 1936 in Milligan to Frank & Emma (Suda) Kassik Sr.

Survivors: Wife, Margaret, Milligan; Sons,Paul & wife Jeanie, Shickley, Neb., Perry & wife Judy, Milligan; Daughters, Kathy & Tom Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb., Karla Kassik, Lincoln, Karen & Dean Filipi, Milligan; Brother, Robert & wife Marjorie, Milligan; Sister-in law, Nori Kassik, Lawton, Okla.; 4 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 am Tuesday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan. Rosary: 7 pm Monday at Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Public visitation will begin Monday 1-7 pm at the Chapel in Milligan. Graveside services: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Obituary for Frank W. Kassik Jr.

Funeral Service for Frank will be 10:30 am Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan, Nebraska with Father Steve Thomlison officiating.

Rosary will be Monday evening at 7 pm at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel.

Public Visitation will begin Monday, May 4, from 1 pm until 7 pm.

Interment will follow at the Bohemian National Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the family for later designation.

Frank W. Kassik Jr. was born to Frank W. Kassik and Emma A. (Suda) Kassik on March 30, 1936 at Milligan, NE and passed away May 1, 2015 at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, NE at the age of 79. He was one of 4 children.

Frank attended all 12 years of school at the Milligan Public School and graduated with the class of 1954. He loved playing basketball,and he played in the school band. He went to work at the Kassik Milling Company. In 1957 he married Margaret Krejci at the St. Stephens Catholic Church in Exeter, NE. They made their home in Milligan, To this union 5 children were born, sons, Paul (Jeanie) Kassik, Perry (Judy) Kassik, daughters, Kathy (Tom) Gillmore, Karen (Dean) Filipi and Karla Kassik. 4 Grandchildren Kelly Filipi, Matt (Mindy) Filipi, Hilary Kassik & Tony (Ashley) Kassik. 5 Great Grandchildren Preston & Kinsley Waller, Addison & Gunnar Filipi & Saydee Kassik

His greatest joy was playing with the Milligan Czech Brass Band for over 50 years.
One of the things he always made time for was to watch his children's school events especially sporting events and played softball himself for over 20 years.
Watching his son-in-laws football games with the highlight being the 2015 basketball tournament. He loved to garden and raise tomatoes which he always enjoyed giving to those in need or those who would just take them. He was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Emma A. (Suda) Kassik, brother Don Kassik, & sister Eleanor (Kassik) Matthies.

He is survived by wife of 57 years Margaret (Krejci) Kassik, children Kathy (Tom) Gillmore, Paul (Jeanie) Kassik, Karen (Dean) Filipi, Karla Kassik & Perry (Judy) Kassik. brother Bob (Margie) Kassik. sister-in-law Nori Kassik, 4 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

Robert was born in the Charvat farm a mile and a half west of Milligan. He attended Milligan Public School and graduated with the class of 1959, at which time he went to work with the Farmers Co-op. On January 13, 1964, he went into active duty with the army and spent time in Germany. He was discharged on January 14, 1966, and returned to the Farmers Co-op. He is now assistant manager. (Milligan, p 331).


A Funeral Service for Robert will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the Milligan Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Murry Johnston and Pastor Mark Schutt presiding.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Military Graveside Services will be conducted at the Bohemian National Cemetery following the funeral service.

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

Robert Ray Kassik of Milligan passed away unexpectedly at Bryan East Hospital October 19, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born October 2, 1941 to Frank W. Sr. and Emma A. (Suda) Kassik on the Charvat farm a mile and a half west of Milligan.

Robert attended Milligan Public School and graduated in 1959. He began work for Farmers Cooperative in Milligan on June 1, 1960. On January 13, 1964 he went into active duty with the army and spent time testing artillery in Germany. He was discharged January 14, 1966, returning to his job at Farmers Cooperative where he continued to serve the patrons. He began his career there in the grain and agronomy departments, driving the propane truck and then moving indoors as assistant manager and then eventually branch manager at Milligan. He was with Farmers Cooperative for 48 years until his retirement in September 2008.

He married Marjorie Halama on March 7, 1975 at the Milligan United Methodist Church. To this union, two daughters were born: Karie Lynn and Stacey Jo.

He lived his entire life in Milligan serving the community in many ways. He was on the Milligan School Board from 1983 to 1998 and served as secretary. Robert was a lifetime member of the H.S.S.K. American Legion Post 240 in Milligan. In November 2018 he was honored with receiving a Quilt of Valor.

He was active over the years pitching for the Milligan men's softball team. He also enjoyed golfing but especially loved his bowling. Bob and Marge bowled with others on mixed leagues and he looked forward to bowling on Wednesday nights with the guys on the Kassik Milling bowling team. On December 29, 2000 he bowled a perfect 300 game at Friendly Lanes in Friend, believed to be the first in the alley's history. He also enjoyed playing poker especially at the annual Suda Christmas gathering the first Sunday in December. He was nicknamed "Vejce" (the Czech word for eggs) by his friends because following a night out with the guys he always told everyone to go to the Hilltop Caf? for "vejce." He enjoyed spending his spare time doing jigsaw puzzles and playing computer games.

Bob and Marge enjoyed attending all of Ethan's school and church activities, basketball games, baseball games and 4-H events. Ethan and Grandpa were close referring to each other as "best buddy" while Ethan's classmates affectionately referred to Bob as "Grandpa Fedora." Bob and Marge also enjoyed babysitting and being able to spend much quality time with Carter and Alice. He was very proud of his three grandchildren.

Everyone has always expressed how positive he was, never seeing him without a smile on his face and a friendly greeting or visit for all.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Frank W. Sr. and Emma A. (Suda) Kassik, sister and brother-in-law Eleanor and Louis Matthies; brothers Donald Kassik and Frank W. Kassik Jr.; father-in-law and mother-in-law Joseph and Evelyn Halama; infant niece Joy Matthies.

Survivors include: his wife of 44 years, Marjorie of Milligan; daughter Karie Jobman of Beatrice; daughter and son-in-law Stacey and Jim Muff of Crete; grandsons Ethanael Jobman and Carter Muff; granddaughter Alice Muff; sister-in-laws Nori Kassik of Lawton, OK; sister-in-law Margaret Kassik of Milligan; cousin Richard (Judy) Kassik of Milligan; nieces Mary Jo Fountain of Lawton, OK, Kathy (Tom) Gillmore of Lincoln, Karen (Dean) Filipi of Milligan, Karla Kassik of Lincoln, Lorie Ann (Scott) Pinkham of Minden; nephews Paul (Jeannie) Kassik of Shickley, Perry (Judy) Kassik of Friend, Louis Matthies of Geneva, Robert (Janet) Matthies of Hastings; and by many cousins and friends.

(Obituary shared by Dennis Belohlavy)

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Carol J. Rafert, 76, of Tobias, died Sept. 18, 2015. Born Dec. 26, 1938 Ohiowa, to Vernon & Helena (Fujan) Krupicka.

Survivors: husband, Carl Rafert; son, Craig & Lisa Rafert, Sutton; daughters, Christi & Curtis Aude, Tobias, Caylene & Kevin Wolfe, Tobias, Candi & Tony Nolte, Daykin, Cari & Darrin Zimmerman, Lincoln; 12 grandchildren & three great-grandchildren; sister, Darlene & Morley Most, Ohiowa; nieces & nephews.

Private services at a later date. No visitation, cremation. Condolences, may be left at farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

From the 19 Sep 2015 Lincoln Journal Star, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Notes:

Leslie L. Jansky

Leslie L. Jansky 83, Crete, formerly of Milligan, passed away Thursday (1/24/08). Born in Tobias, Leslie joined the Navy during WWII and served in the Pacific. After WWII, he moved to Milligan where he pursued his love of farming until his retirement. In his later years, Leslie loved to visit about farming, politics, and the occasional sports event.

Leslie is survived by his wife, Mary, Crete; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Randy Foster, San Antonio, Texas; son, Kevin, Milligan; grandchildren, Ava, Ellie, and Iris Foster; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lumir and Mary Jansky, Tobias; Larry and Diane Jansky, Milligan; sisters and brothers-in-law, Harriet and Milton Synovec, Western; Marion and Walt Umphlett, Santa Maria, Calif.; nieces and nephews. Leslie was proceeded in death by his parents, William and Mamie (Simacek) Jansky; and his granddaughter, Delaney Foster.

No Services. Internment Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials in care of the family. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, is handling the arrangements.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Leslie married Mary Delores Spohn on 17 Oct 1959. Mary was born on 15 Feb 1933 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 13 Mar 2012 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary for Harriet E. Synovec

Funeral service for Harriet will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska with Kim Dunker officiating.

Visitation will begin Tuesday, at 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home in Milligan and Wednesday 12:00 noon until service.

Burial will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery following the service. Memorials are directed to the family for later designation.

Harriet Estella (Jansky) Synovec was born on September 9.1028, on a farm near Tobias, Nebraska and passed away on November 19, 2016, at the Wilber Care Center at the age of 88 years 2 months and 10 days.

Harriet, one of five children, attended school in Tobias through the 12th grade graduating in 1945. While attending high school she received her teaching accreditation. The family moved to a farm 5 miles east of Milligan, and at that time she taught at Opossum Hill School, many days walking 1 ? miles to and from school. She worked for 2 years saving money to purchase a kitchen table and dresser for her new home with Milton.

Harriet married Milton Synovec on June 9, 1948 in Wilber, Nebraska. They made their home on a farm 8 miles east of Milligan, Nebraska where they farmed and raised their four children, Gene, Carol, Cindy and Gale. Together her and Milton ran a repair shop with Harriet being the bookkeeper for the business. Harriet was a housewife and mother and was willing to help wherever needed.

Harriet loved working with her flowers, gardening, canning and freezing all the produce to be used to feed the family, and as they grew it came in very handy when they would pop in for a visit. She loved her family and after the arrival of 9 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren time was spent with them learning to bake cookies and breads for them all to take home. She enjoyed spending time reading to the grandkids curled up on her lap. She also raised chickens and ducks and the grandkids would help gather the eggs and was affectionately known to all "Grandma Chicken." One of Harriet's special hobbies was making denim quilts out of Grandpas old overalls, which was presented to each grandchild and they are still enjoying them today.

Harriet and Milton continued to live on the farm until Milton's health failed and was moved to the Friend Nursing Home, passing away in 2009. Harriet made the decision to go to the Wilber Care Center in July of 2014. There she made many friends with the residents and staff and enjoyed visiting doing word search and watching television. Harriet was a very caring person and even in her final days would ask about the well being of the family.

Harriet is survived by her children; Gene and wife Dorothy Synovec of Western, Carol and husband Dr. Bruce Kennedy of Crete, Cindy and husband Gary Kastanek, of Tobias, Gale and husband Curtis Zach of Wilber; Grandchildren Stacey and husband Cory Nickel, Heather and husband Tim Sejkora, Gwen Thompson, Jennifer and husband Jeff Meinke, Jon and wife Shannon Kennedy, Amanda and husband Jason Dean, Jim Synovec, Josh Zach, and Jessie Zach and 18 Great Grandchildren. Sister, Marian and husband Walt Umphlett of Santa Maria, California, brother Larry and wife Diane Jansky of Milligan. Sisters-in-law Shirley and husband Richard Brunkow of Milligan and Mary Jansky of Milligan.

She was preceded in death by her parents William and Mamie Jansky, husband Milton Synovec, brothers Leslie and Lumir Jansky. Parents-in-law JC and Rose Synovec and sisters-in-law Irene Synovec and Mary Jansky.


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Harriet married Milton Joseph Synovec on 9 Jun 1948. Milton (son of Joseph C. "J.C." Synovec and Rose Urban) was born on 28 Nov 1924 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 21 Sep 2009 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lumir Frank Jansky, age 80, of Tobias, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in Exeter. Born Aug. 18, 1933 to William & Mamie (Simacek) Jansky in Tobias.

Survivors: wife, Mary of Tobias; son, William & wife Ann of Friend; two grandsons, Brent & Darin; sisters, Harriet Synovec of Friend, Marian & husband Walt Umphlett of Santa Maria, Calif.; brother, Larry & wife Diane of Milligan.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan with Father David Bourek officiating. Cremation, no visitation. Memorials to the family for later disignation, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Farmer & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

Larry is a 1963 graduate of Milligan High School, farmer, and member of the National Guard. Diane is the daughter of Frank and Alma HROMADKA, and a 1964 graduate of Milligan High School. They were married on October 22, 1966, and are the parents of Shelly (July 27, 1968), Jeffrey (October 7, 1970), and Jody (September 16, 1974). (Milligan, p 317).

Obituary, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer and Son Funeral Home

A Memorial Service for Larry will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Kim Dunker will preside over the Memorial Service.

It was Larry's wish to be cremated and there will be no visitation.

Memorials are suggested to the Milligan Fire & Rescue.

Larry William Jansky was born on September 2, 1944 to William and Mamie (Simacek) Jansky in Friend, Nebraska. Larry was the youngest of five children. He married Diane Hromadka on October 22, 1966. Together they had three children: Shelley, Jeffrey and Jody. Larry passed away at Heritage Crossing in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 78 years and 6 months after numerous health issues.

Larry grew up on the family farm East of Milligan. He attended District #100 for grades K-8th and spent his high school years at Milligan High School. Larry played drums in the band, football and ran track. He graduated in 1963. After graduation, Larry entered the National Guard and served for six years out of the York Unit. Larry picked up electrical skills from Curly Kotas, and this trade definitely came in handy when remodeling.

Larry worked alongside his father on the family farm. He took over the farm when his dad retired and moved to Milligan. Larry raised many different crops including milo, corn, wheat and soybeans. He enjoyed cutting hay and running the combine. Larry also raised cattle, hogs, and many feathered friends. Larry's dedication to farming and his family is admirable.

Larry volunteered as a firefighter and was extremely proud of the new Milligan Rescue Unit. During his free time, Larry enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, hauling them around on the Gator and playing family games of wiffle ball in the front yard. This became a family tradition at every holiday, weather permitting. Some of Larry's favorite hobbies included having coffee with his friends at Co-Op, Ron's Tavern and HWY 141 Express, checking his cows, and watching CNN and old Westerns.

It was a huge honor for Larry to receive the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award for having land in the family for 100 plus years. This award was given to the Simacek-Jansky family farm established in 1915. He also received the Quilt of Valor for his years of service in the National Guard.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mamie Jansky; in-laws, Frank and Alma Hromadka; siblings, Leslie Jansky, Lumir Jansky, and Harriet Synovec; his brothers-in-law, Milton Synovec and Gary Filipi; and his niece Karen Umplett.

Larry is survived by his wife, Diane Janksy; children Shelley Domant, Jeff Jansky, Jody Kerchal (Matt Kerchal); his six grandchildren: Mitchell Domant, Grant Domant, Kate Jansky, Cameran Jansky, Zoe Kerchal and Hudson Kerchal; his sister, Mariann Umplett; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. It is clear that Larry was well-loved and will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and community.

Larry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

A Private Family Mass Of Christian Burial for Marvel will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tobias, Nebraska with Fr. Robert Barnhill presiding.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 p.m. until the start of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

Praying of the Rosary will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

Graveside Services will be conducted following the funeral mass at the Tobias Cemetery in rural Tobias, Nebraska.

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

A Livestream Video of the services will begin at 10:30 a.m. To view the Livestream Video you can go to Farmer & Son Funeral Home's Facebook Page or in your search engine type @friendlyfuneraldirectors and click the link to Farmer & Son Funeral Home's Facebook Page.

Marvel Ann Baxa, daughter of Rudolph J. and Anna (Novak) Jansky was born March 18, 1930 near Geneva, Nebraska. She passed away on June 28, 2020 in Crete, Nebraska at the age of 90 days 3 months and 10 days.

Marvel graduated from Milligan High School in 1947. After graduation she taught school for two years at the Palmer, District 30 School in Saline County near Tobias, Nebraska.

On May 31, 1949 she was united in marriage to Leonard J. Baxa. They made their home on a farm northeast of Tobias, Nebraska where they lived until March of 2017. To this union 10 children were born. Eight sons and two daughters.

Marvel was a member of St. Joseph's Altar Society and held several offices over the years. She also taught C.C.D. classes and saw many changes in the ways of presenting the material. She enjoyed teaching the children and hoping that what she tried to instill in them bore fruit. Her church was very important in her life. Marvel also worked at the Meridian Public School system as a part-time cook. A plaque was given to her for 22 years of service.

Marvel was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves to mourn her sons: James Leonard and Peggy of Crete, Nebraska; Daniel Joseph and wife Julie of Western, Nebraska; Steven Ray of Wilber, Nebraska; Ralph David and wife Jan of Tobias, Nebraska; Leonard John and Betty of Beatrice, Nebraska; Kevin Dean and wife Dawn of Roca, Nebraska; Michael Robert and wife Lisa of Clay Center, Nebraska. Daughters, Connie Lee Novotny of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Sandra Renee of Jasper, Minnesota; 23 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren and 8 step great grandchildren. Brother, Robert Jansky and wife Shirley of Lincoln, Nebraska; one aunt and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death are her husband, Leonard, parents, son, Allen, son-in-law, Wayne Novotny, sister, Elaine and brother-in-law, Edwin Grubbs.

Marvel married Leonard Joseph Baxa on 31 May 1949. Leonard (son of Joseph A. Baxa, Sr and Ludmilla Mary Lorenz) was born on 5 Nov 1925 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 15 Jan 2018 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Tobias City Cemetery, Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert (Bob with one "o") A. Jansky, 83, passed away November 2, 2020 at Hillcrest Long Term Assisted Living in Lincoln Nebraska. He was born October 10, 1937 on a farm near Milligan Nebraska to Rudolph and Anna (Novak) Jansky.

Bob grew up on farms near Fillmore and Saline Counties and in the town of Tobias, Nebraska. Bob graduated from Tobias High School in 1955. After high school Bob attended Fairbury JR. College in Fairbury Nebraska. After college Bob worked for Safeway Stores and on construction projects. In 1960 Bob went to work at NPPD Sheldon Station in Hallam NE. In 1970 he transferred to NPPD Cooper Nuclear Station near Brownville Nebraska, where he retired in 1994 after 34 years of service.

Bob enjoyed woodworking in his shop. He produced several pieces of furniture and other items until his MS prevented him from working safely with power tools. He was also an avid Husker fan. Bob married Shirley Oberhelman on September 9, 1957, in Fairbury Nebraska. They were happily married for 63 years. Four children were born of this union. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Anna (Novak) Jansky and his 2 sisters Elaine (Edwin) Grubbs and Marvel (Leonard) Baxa.

Bob is survived by his spouse Shirley, and his sons, Martin (Doris) Jansky of Lincoln NE and Randal (Jennifer) Jansky of Kearney NE, his daughters Valeri (Mark) Gillan of Key Largo FL and Christine (Kent) Obrist of Lincoln NE; grandsons Nickolas Gillan of Lynchburg VA and Robert Gillan of Daytona Beach FL, granddaughters Casey Jansky of Lincoln NE and Jordan Pearson of Elm Creek NE, Ashleigh Tvrdy and Jessica Obrist both of Omaha NE and one great grandson Wesley Pearson, his many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Please visit the Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home website at www.lincolnfh.com to leave condolences and for more details. Memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, or to the family for future designation.

(Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

The Family of Delron Korbelik will have a Celebration of Life Gathering at the Fairmont American Legion in Fairmont, Nebraska on Friday, July 8, 2022 starting at 11:00 a.m.

No visitation - cremation.

Burial of Ashes will be held at a later date in the Fairmont Public Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers - Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. Memorials can be brought to the Celebration of Life or sent to:

The Family of Delron G. Korbelik
650 I Street
Fairmont, Nebraska 68354

Delron Gene Korbelik was born to Millard J. Korbelik and Leone Gentry Jansky on September 3, 1938 at Milligan, Nebraska, and passed away June 29, 2022, at home in Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 83. He was one of 4 children growing up on the Milligan farm.

Delron worked as a carpenter, mechanic, and farmer over his lifetime. He started Korbelik's Repair in 1980. In 1988, he owned and operated the Village Caf?, in Fairmont, with his wife Loretta. Delron was proud of his community. He was an active fireman from 1973 to 1995. He was a member of the Fairmont Chamber of Commerce and he served on the City Council for 8 years. He helped in the restoration of Fillmore County Historical Society.

Delron was married to Loretta Peschel of Geneva, Nebraska, on June 17, 1959.

Delron's favorite activities were stock car driving, tractor pulling, and playing music. From 1957 to 1978 he enjoyed driving stock car along with his pit crew, Bob Stephenson, Duane Kubicek, Keith Shellinberg, and Ray Peschel. He enjoyed tractor pulling from 1978 to 2021. He especially enjoyed this time spent with his brothers Randy and Rick. He and Loretta organized the Fairmont Volunteer Tractor Pull Association and managed it for 7 years. He loved his polka music and enjoyed playing many different instruments in his bands. He especially enjoyed the drums and accordion.

Delron was preceded in death by Grandparents, Father, Mother, Wife, Son, and brother Ron.

He is survived by son Dale & Patty Korbelik of Crete, Grandchildren Rebeka (Brandon) Brazee, Jarod (Drea) Korbelik, Derek (Laura) Korbelik and Great Grandchildren Brycen, Brooklyn, Jase, Haven, Oliver, Bentleigh and KHK. Daughter Tari Redman and Grandchildren Aaron, Nick and Erica Becker.

Daughter Corinne & Marv Hulse of York, Grandchildren Annie Rhode and Chad Hulse, Great Grandchildren Brooks, Jude, Emerson, Wyatt and Madison. Grandchildren of deceased son, DonDel, Samantha, Heather and Sarah Korbelik. Brothers Randy Korbelik and special friend Debbie Skalak of Weeping Water and Rick (Linda) Korbelik of Fairmont. Brother-in-law Raymond Peschel, sister-in-laws Cecelia Powell, Helen (Jerry) Park, and Elaine Korbelik, special-friend Connie Chapman and many beloved nieces and nephews.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Delron married Loretta A. Peschel on 17 Jun 1959 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Loretta was born on 12 Oct 1937 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jun 2012 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Fairmont Public Cemetery, Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ron worked for Kassik Milling prior to being drafted. After completing his military service, he returned to Milligan and he and Elaine purchased the A-C Bar from Agnes KRUPICKA STOLZENBURG, which they renamed Ron's Tavern. Ron farms, does dirt moving work, and engine repair. Elaine runs the tavern. (Millligan, p 346).

Korbelik -- Ronald D., 56, Milligan, died Tuesday (10/14/97) in Lincoln. Born, Friend. Survivors: wife, Elaine; sons, daughters-in-law, Rondel J. and Stephanie Korbelik, Omaha, James D. and Ronda Korbelik, Geneva; mother, Leone G. Korbelik, Milligan; brothers, sisters-in-law, Delron and Loretta Korbelik, Fairmont, Randy and Nancy Korbelik, Lincoln, Ricky and Linda Korbelik, Milligan; three grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. The Rev. Kim Dunker. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Thursday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan.


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 15 Oct 1997 Lincoln Journal Star)

Ronald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]