Terezie Vejraska

Family/Spouse: Anton Herynk. Anton was born about 1849 in Lodenice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 9 Feb 1930 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joseph became the owner of his parents farm in 1922. Later his daughter and son-in-law, Agnes and Henry Kassik owned it. Their sons, Ralph and Richard Kassik are the fourth generation to own and farm the land. Joe was a member of the Lodge Svatopluk Chech of Milligan for over 50 years (Milligan, p 299).

Joseph married Anna Dlouhy on 22 Feb 1909 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Adolph Dlouhy and Marie A. Cvach) was born on 6 Jun 1889 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 8 Jun 1965 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barbora married Emil Kassik about 1899 in Nebraska. Emil (son of Josef Kasik and Veronika Franek) was born on 15 Apr 1877 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Aug 1960 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Podlesak. William was born before 1884; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Frank Hromadka on 22 Feb 1909 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank (son of John Hromadka and Anna Kral) was born on 17 Nov 1885 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Nov 1964 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josephine married Joseph Capek on 22 Feb 1909 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Joseph (son of Jan "John" Capek and Marie Kocal) was born on 6 Jul 1885 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 May 1959 in York, York County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joseph C. Laun. Joseph (son of Isidor Laun and Anna Dlouhy) was born on 5 Sep 1889 in Nebraska; died in Aug 1966 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Agnes SSN 507-62-8710

Agnes married Anton Capek, Sr. on 25 Feb 1919. Anton (son of Jan "John" Capek and Marie Kocal) was born on 17 Jan 1883 in Nebraska; died on 18 Jan 1964 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Frank E. Kottas on 15 Apr 1913 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank (son of Frank Kottas and Marie Bernasek) was born on 20 Aug 1891 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Oct 1966 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Agnes attended the Tobias Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1928. She taught District #48 in Saline County from 1928-1930. She was very active in community organizations, and was the first woman elected to an Extension Board in the State of Nebraska. (Milligan, pp 328-329).

Agnes married Henry "Hiney" Kassik on 9 Jun 1931 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Henry (son of Frank Kassik and Agnes Vohnout) was born on 18 Dec 1906 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 4 Dec 1980 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SSN 505-68-6241

Emilie married Frank A. Novak on 6 Jun 1933 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Frank (son of Albert Novak and Antonie Kabes) was born on 31 May 1909 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Jan 1971; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SSN 506-48-3066

Crays -- Anna A., 84, Tobias, widow of Don C., died Wednesday (12/3/97), Friend. Born, Tobias. Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Don R. and Sheila Crays, Tobias, Roland and Norma Crays, Barry R. and Jean Crays, all Milligan; daughters, sons-in-law, Sharon F. and Jerry Kroese, DeWitt, Karen A. and Leo Etter, Oxford, Ind.; sisters, Blanche Havel, Long Beach, Calif., Allene Tesar, Crete; 13 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; 13 stepgreat-grandchildren; one stepgreat-great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Jo- seph's Catholic Church, Tobias. The Rev. Joel Panzer. Atlanta Cemetery, Tobias. Rosary service, today, 7:30 p.m., Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Visitation: today, beginning at 1 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to the family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Anna married Donald Charles Crays on 16 Jun 1933. Donald (son of Charles Wesley Crays and Minnie Ellen Davies) was born on 27 Apr 1914 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 23 Feb 1966 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Atlanta Center Cemetery, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Blanche Marie Havel

Funeral services for Blanche will be held on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan. Father David Bourek will be officiating the service.
Graveside services will follow the funeral in the Bohemian National Cemetery.
Visitation for Blanche will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel in Milligan.
A Rosary will be held at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel at 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
Blanche Marie Havel was born on July 22, 1916 to Joseph and Anna (Dlouhy) Herynk on the family farm near Tobias, NE. She passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013 in Long Beach, California at the age of 97 years, 2 days, and 1 month.
Blanche grew up in the Tobias area and graduated from Tobias High School in 1934. Following graduation, she briefly taught in nearby rural schools. During this time, she met her future husband, Emil Richard Havel, at a dance in Milligan, Nebraska. She married Emil in Long Beach, CA, in June 1939, after his tour of duty in the Navy. Though they lived in California, they made annual trips to visit family and friends in their hometowns. Blanche was active for many years in singing groups, church organizations, and bowling leagues. She spent much time enjoying her backyard filled with roses and flowers and birds.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Emil; her parents, Joesph Herynk and Anna (Dlouhy) Herynk; and her sisters, Agnes Kassik, Emily Novak, Ann Crays, and Allene Tesar.
She is survived by her sons, Gary and wife Ginger of Long Beach, CA and Richard and wife Kathlene of Agoura Hills, CA; and three granddaughters, Cherise Moss of Mesa, Arizona. Lindsey Souther of San Diego, California and Kelly Havel of Sherman Oaks, Calif

From Farmer and Sons Funeral Home Website, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Blanche married Emil Richard Havel on 20 Jun 1939 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Emil (son of Emil "Skelly" Havel and Tonie Laun) was born on 9 Aug 1917 in Nebraska; died on 29 Sep 1987 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ALLENE B TESAR 27 Jul 1918 26 Mar 2000 (V) 68333 (Crete, Saline, NE ) (none specified) 506-32-1656 Nebraska

Tesar -- Allene B., 81, rural Crete, died Sunday (3/26/00). Graduate, Tobias H.S., 1935. Mother, homemaker. Farmer, Crete and Wilber area. Worked at Elgin Watch Factory, Lincoln. Member, PTA (lifetime); American Legion Auxiliary; Altar Society, St. Mary Catholic Church, Denton.

Survivors: sister, Blanche Havel, Long Beach, Calif.; children, Allen and Janice Soukup, JoAnn and Stephen Kroll, all Lincoln, Glen Soukup, Lincoln, and friend Trudy Townley and daughter Terra, Kenneth and Marianne Tesar, Kramer; stepdaughter, Linda and Lou Schafer; grandchildren, Nicholle Soukup, Peter Kroll and wife Elishia, Kelsey Soukup, Jeremiah Kroll, Jessica Soukup, Ashley Tesar, Whitney Tesar; great-grandchild, Haleigh Kappel. Preceded in death by husbands, Frank Soukup and Joe Tesar, both Milligan; sisters, Agnes Kassik, Emilie Novak, both Milligan, Ann Crays, Tobias.

Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Tobias Catholic Church, Tobias. Milligan Bohemian National Cemetery. The Revs. Joel Panzer, Msgr. James D. Dawson and Msgr. Thomas L. Holoman. Visitation: beginning noon today, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Memorials to St. Mary Church, Denton.

Allene married Frank H. Soukup before 1940. Frank (son of Frank R. Soukup and Mary Svec) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Allene married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, North Fork Precinct
Enumerated April 2, 1930
ED 76-14 SD 11 Sheet 1A Stamped 220
12-12
Kassik, Albert E Head M W 29 M 20 Neb Neb Czech Farmer
Kassik, Alice Wf F W 34 m 25 Neb Czech Czech

Albert married Alice W. Buzek on 28 Dec 1920 in Nebraska. Alice (daughter of Pavel "Paul" Buzek and Anna Marie Braum) was born on 7 Sep 1895 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; died in Apr 1967 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SSN 506-68-9738

Josephine married Frank Krejdl on 23 Nov 1920 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank was born on 16 Aug 1894 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 May 1965 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SSN 507-44-8657

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SSN 506-07-0840

Notes:

May have married Leona CECRLE on March 7, 1933

(Children of Vaclav CECRLE and Barbara NAIMON included a Leona, Mrs. RUDY KASSIK).

Rudolph married Leona B. Cecrle on 7 Mar 1933 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Leona (daughter of Vaclav Cecrle and Barbora Heida Naimon) was born on 6 Jan 1907 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Feb 2005 in Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska; was buried on 28 Feb 2005 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SSN 520-70-4744

Family/Spouse: Carl Marker. Carl was born on 4 Jan 1906 in Nebraska; died on 11 Feb 1977 in Wheatland, Platte County, Wyoming; was buried in Wheatland Cemetery, Wheatland, Platte County, Wyoming. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Harold M. Kubicek on 22 Feb 1934 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Harold (son of Charles Kubicek and Kristina Placek) was born on 23 Feb 1909 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 13 Apr 1982 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 25 Apr 1982 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After graduation, Anna attended school at Peru and became a school teacher, teaching as District #6, #33 and Milligan Public School. (Milligan, p 307).

She married a SEIDELMAN.

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Helen attended nurses training at Lincoln General Hospital, and was also employed there. She served with the Women's Army Corps during World War II and was at Fitzsimmons General Hospital, Denver, Colorado as a medical and surigical tech. After her discharge, she when to work for Dr. Vincent S. Lynn of Geneva. She enjoys bowling, ceramics and gardening (Milligan, p 307 & 309).

?b?Hromadka-- Helen H., 86, Geneva, died Tuesday (10/23/01). Born, Milligan.

Survivors: brother, sister-in-law, Milo and Lorene Hromadka, Milligan; nieces; nephews; great-nieces and -nephews; great-great-nieces and -nephews.

Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation; beginning 1 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Geneva Rescue Unit or Milligan Rescue Unit.

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

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Graduated from Milligan Public School in 1940, after which he was employed by James SIMKOVSKY and Ernest CHUDLEY at their service station. He was inducted into the military service, and trained as a radio and telephone repairman. He served in North Africa and the European theatre during the war. After the war, Ralph worked for the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company in Hastings, Nebraska for some 40 years. (Milligan, p 307, 312).

Ralph married Arlene B. Tesar on 22 Feb 1946 in York, York County, Nebraska. Arlene (daughter of James Jerry Tesar and Barbara A. Becwar) was born on 12 Jan 1923 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 28 Feb 2008 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Being the youngest son, Milo was home during the War to help his parents on the farm. (Milligan, p 307).

Milo J. Hromadka
Milo J. Hromadka 83, Milligan, Neb., died Thursday (6/19/08) in Exeter. Born to Frank & Anna (Herynk) Hromadka on September 28, 1924 at Milligan.
Survivors: wife, Lorene, Milligan; daughter & son-in-law, Jane & Sam Antholz, York; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Felix Bedlan & Jean, Fairbury; granddaughters, Jessica Antholz & fiancee, Tucker Reed, Lincoln; Jenna Antholz & fiancee, Zack Adamson, Lincoln; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (6/24/08) at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan. Father David Bourek officiating. Graveside services Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation beginning Monday (6/23/08) from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials to family in lieu of flowers. Farmer & Son Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 6/21/2008. Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy.

Family/Spouse: Lorene Marie Bedlan. Lorene (daughter of Felix Bedlan and Mamie Krupicka) was born on 14 Dec 1931 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jul 2021 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"....one sister, Clara TESAR of Beaver Crossing...." (Milligan, p 297).

Clara married Louis Tesar on 8 Oct 1929 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Louis (son of John Tesar, Sr. and Anezka "Agnes" Svec) was born on 2 Jun 1903 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; died in Jan 1984 in Beaver Crossing, Seward County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rose married Ernest Hayek on 17 Nov 1931 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Ernest was born about 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After graduating from 8th grade, Joseph remained at home to help his father on the farm. He entered the armed services on September 11, 1942 in the Field Artillery, 35th Division. He served in the European theatre, returning stateside on September 10, 1945. He contracted polio in 1949. After this, he remained on his farm, working the land and raising cattle. He was active in civic events, as well as serving on the local school board for 13 years. (Milligan, p 239).

Obituary

Capek -- Joseph G., 79, Milligan, died Sunday (9/5/99). Born, Milligan (7/31/20) to Joseph and Josephine (Herynk) Capek. Survivors: wife, Blanche; sons, daughtersin-law, Randy and Lana, Tobias, Larry and Adrienne, Milligan; daughter, Jo Capek, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Arnold and Lucille, Milligan; sisters, brother-in-law, Rose and Ernest Hayek, Friend, Clara Tesar, Beaver Crossing; seven grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Milligan Auditorium. Kim Dunker officiating. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Tuesday, Farmer and Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials care of family.

(Obituary courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from the 6 Sept 1999 issue of the Lincoln Journal Star)

Joseph married Blanche Anna Cecrle on 8 Oct 1946. Blanche (daughter of Josef V. "Joseph" Cecrle and Mary Kasik) was born on 28 Feb 1926 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Jul 2020 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Arnold attended school at District #43 to the eighth grade then went to Milligan High School and graduated with the class of 1946. After graduation he worked on the farm with his father and brother until August of 1951 when he was inducted into the armed services. He took his basic training at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas and went overseas and spent time in Japan and Korea. Arnold was discharged in May of 1953, and came back to farm with his parents." (Milligan, p 234).

Obituary

A Funeral Service for Arnold will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Milligan. Pastor Pat Norris will officiate the service.

Military Graveside Services will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery following the Funeral Service.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to the Milligan Fire & Rescue or the Milligan American Legion.

Arnold A. Capek was born to Joseph & Josephine (Herynk) Capek on January 24, 1929 near Milligan, Nebraska and passed away on December 25, 2017 at his home, near Milligan at the age of 88 years, 11 months, and 1 day. He was one of 4 children born in the family.

Arnold started school at District 43 where both of his parents attended. He went to Milligan High School in 1942 and graduated in 1946.

He was a life-long farmer in the Milligan, Nebraska area. He farmed with his dad first until he was inducted into the Army in August of 1951. He served in the Korean Was and was very proud of his service. After being honorably discharged from the military, he returned home in May of 1953 and began farming again.

On November 14, 1953, he was united in marriage to Lucille Most at the Methodist Church in Milligan by Rev. Leroy Seavers. To this union, 3 children were born: Susan, Roger & Gerald. This last November Arnold and Lucille celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.

They lived in the same house where Arnold was born until 1977 when they moved to their new home, ? mile south of the existing home, built by their nephews Randy & Larry Capek.

Arnold served 30 years on the Milligan Rural Fire Department, a term on the Milligan School Board, served as a director on the Milligan Farmers Co-op Board, and 29 years on the Farmers & Merchants Bank Board. He was also involved with the Milligan American Legion being in charge of ticket sales for 17 years for the Stag & Stagette events. He was also a seed dealer for most of his adult life.

Special memories that Arnold had included going on the 1st Korean Honor Flight to Washington D.C. and also receiving his quilt of valor in 2013.

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents Joseph & Josephine Capek; sisters and brothers-in-law Clara (Louis) Tesar, Rose (Ernest) Hayek; and brother Joseph Capek.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 64 years Lucille Capek; daughter Susan (Charlie) Morton; sons Roger (Carol) Capek, Gerald (Margaret) Capek; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Blanche Capek and Norma (Jim) Kotas all of Milligan, Nebraska; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Arnold married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anton graduated from Milligan High School in 1941 and helped his father on the family farm after his graduation. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in March, 1944, training at Camp Pendelton. He was in the Pacific theater and landed at Nagasaki two days after the A-Bomb and stayed there for almost a year with the Military Police Occupational Forces. He was honorably discharged in August, 1946. (Milligan, p 233).

(Medical):Anton found out he had cancer in September, 1977, and suffered for two years. A greater share of this time was sepnd in hospitals. (Milligan, p 233).

Anton married Edna Anna Zumpfe on 8 Apr 1947 in Saline County, Nebraska. Edna was born on 26 Jan 1926 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 9 May 2016 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married second a Mr. Baloun. (Milligan, p 362).

SSN 505-70-6353

Mildred married Edward J. Sluka, Jr. on 6 Feb 1934. Edward (son of Edward J. Sluka, Sr. and Marie Simacek) was born on 5 Aug 1904 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Rose Alice died at the age of four years." (Milligan, p 362).

Notes:

Edward was born on the farm by Milligan where he lived all his life. He attended school District #44, and was a graduate of Milligan High School. He served in the military from December, 1944 through September, 1946; after that he farmed for the rest of his life. (Milligan, p 362).

Edward married Lorene Emily Elznic on 11 Oct 1955 in York, York County, Nebraska. Lorene (daughter of Anton F. "Fred" Elznic and Mary Paroubek) was born on 19 Jul 1937 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 27 Jul 2023 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Henry helped his father farm until he was inducted in the Army on October 13, 1965. He trained at Fort Benning in Georgia and Fort Sill in Oklahoma. After serving in Germany for 18 months, he returned to Milligan. He died in an auto accident. (Milligan, p 329).

Notes:

After graduating from High School in 1965, Ralph served on a Naval Ship off the coast of Viet Nam. He returned home to farm after completing his tour of duty. He is a Milligan Fireman, on the Board of Directors of the Farmer's Co-Op, and plays in the Legion Brass Band (Milligan, p 331).

Ralph J. Kassik
Ralph J. Kassik 60, Milligan, dies Thursday (10/4/07) in Geneva. He was born January 30, 1947 to Henry and Agnes (Herynk) Kassik at Friend, Neb. Member of Milligan American Legion Post #240. Survivors: wife, Brenda Kassik, Milligan; sons, Bryce Kassik, Milligan; Brent Kassik, Lincoln; brother & sister-in-law, Richard & Judy Kassik, Milligan; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Dan & Beverly Kotas, Milligan; nieces, nephews, many cousins and too many friends to list. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Zion Lutheran Church, Tobias, Neb. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Sunday (10/7/07) at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Military graveside services Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Memorials to the family in lieu of flowers. Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 10/6/2007, courtesty of Dennis Belohlavy.

Ralph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was a 1953 graduate of Tobias High School, and since that date has farmed in the area of Milligan and Tobais. Don and Shelia purchased the Joe and Anna Herynk farmer, and in 2008 received the Nebraska Pioneer Farm award for having a farm within the family for 100 years or more. They farm and raise registered polled Hereford cattle.

Don Roger Crays was born to Donald and Anna (Herynk) Crays on October 1, 1935 on a farm southwest of Tobias, NE. He passed away September 23, 2023 in Grand Island, NE at the age of 87. He was the oldest of five children.

He attended Atlanta Center Country School through 8th grade and graduated from Tobias High School in 1953. Before becoming a full time farmer, he worked for the railroad in Lincoln, appraised land in Custer County, constructed concrete elevators around the Milligan area, and worked at the ammunition depot in Hasting.

Don began farming at the age of 15 with his grandfather Joe Herynk on the farm that eventually became his lifelong home. He was proud to be the owner of three farms that have been in the family for over 100 years that all received the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Family award.

Don was married to Sheila Elznic in Exeter, NE on November 6, 1965. To this union, three daughters were born; Stephanie, Linda and Clara.

His love for cattle started at a young age when he began showing in 4-H, this led to over 40 years as a 4-H leader mentoring many youth including his sisters and daughters. His passion for Polled Hereford cattle began in 1976 with the purchase of four heifers from his brother, Roland. Little did he know this endeavor would be the beginning of many friendships and "family vacations" to cattle shows and events across the nation. Don & Sheila served as Nebraska Junior Polled Hereford Advisors for three years and were awarded the Nebraska Hereford Association Outstanding Breeder and Pioneer Breeder Awards.

He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, serving on the parish council, the Tobias Volunteer Fire Department and EMTs, serving as the Fire Chief, the Nebraska Hereford Association, and the American Hereford Association.

Don will long be remembered for his orneriness, his signature cowboy hat and cigar, his passion for cattle and horses but most of all his dedication to his family and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Don & Anne Crays, in-laws Clarence & Evelyn Elznic, grandson Seth McKay, brother-in-law Leo Etter, and sister-in-law Norma Crays.

Don is survived by his wife Shelia of Tobias; daughters, Stephanie (Kirk) Jensen, Courtland, KS, Linda (Grant) McKay Marysville, KS, Clara (Tim) Grace, Humboldt, SD; grandchildren, Cody, Casey (Rileigh), Jessica Jensen, Bailey McKay, Kane, Weston, Xavier, & Blaze Grace; Great-Granddaughter Blair Jensen; Siblings, Roland Crays, Barry (Jean) Crays, Sharon (Jerry) Kroese, and Karen Etter; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Don will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tobias, Nebraska with Father Robert Barnhill presiding.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 1:00 p,.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

Visitation will cease at 6:00 p.m. for the Praying of the Rosary but will continue following the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Praying of the Rosary will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska with Father Robert Barnhill leading the Rosary.

Graveside Services will be conducted following the funeral service at the Atlanta Cemetery in rural Milligan, Nebraska.

In Lieu of Flowers - Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date.

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

Donald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Obituary for Glen J. Soukup
A Funeral Service for Glen will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska with Pastor Larry Gouin presiding.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022 from 4:00 p.m until 7:00 p.m. with the family present during that time at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

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

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

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Glen Soukup, passed away on Tuesday March 1st, 2022, at home. Glen was born to Frank and Allene Soukup on Feb. 1st, 1942, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He attended Lincoln Public Schools, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1959. He then attended the University of Nebraska obtaining his undergraduate degree and was an esteemed member of the Golden Key Society. Glen then continued his education at the University of Nebraska College of Law earning a Juris Doctorate of Law in 1967. He was proud to have worked for Nebraska Governor James Exon's administration as Director of the State Technical Assistance Agency for several years. He then went on to pursue personal business ventures.

Glen was a lifelong resident of Lincoln, spending a good portion of time at his fishing cabin/summer home, also known as "The Castle in the Canyon" located at Decker's, Colorado. Some of his favorite times were spent enjoying his specialty "Mountain Margaritas" and red beers, or a jack and coke on the upper deck. He loved watching the hummingbirds and afternoon showers from his canyon view veranda, evenings with Trudy breathing in the fresh mountain air, and all times spent with his favorite Golden Retriever, Dylan. Glen will be fondly remembered by family and friends for generously hosting so many at his beloved cabin, and for always sharing the beautiful sights the Colorado mountains had to offer.

In earlier years he and his daughter Nicholle enjoyed spending time at his mother's farms near Crete and Wilber, experiencing nature and farm life while embracing their Czech culture with family. During the last few years though his health began to fail he did his best to maintain close relationships with family and friends and enjoyed many games of cards while partaking in a few adult beverages.

Glen was preceded in death by his father Frank H. Soukup, mother Allene B. Tesar, brother Kenneth J. Tesar, sister-in-law Linda S. Soukup, and the best dog ever Dylan "Doolittle" Soukup.

Glen is survived by daughter Nicholle Soukup of Norfolk, granddaughter Haleigh Kappel of Lincoln. grandson Holden Soukup of Central City, and great grandson Trace Reynolds of Lincoln. Brother Allen (Janice) Soukup, nephew Kelsey Soukup all of Lincoln, and niece Jessica (Michael) Zmek of Archer. Sister Jo Ann (Steve) Kroll, nephew Peter Kroll, and nephew Jeremiah (Megan) Kroll all of Lincoln. Brother Gregory Soukup, nephew Frank (Kim) Soukup, and nephew James (Liz) Soukup all of Lincoln. Sister in law Marianne Tesar of Crete, niece Ashley Tesar of Lincoln, and niece Whitney (Ryan) Peterson of Palmer, MN. Long time special friend Trudy Townley of Lincoln. He is also survived by many great nephews and nieces, cousins- many of whom were like siblings to him, his church family at Four Square church, and of course many dear friends.

The Glen Soukup family would like to extend a very heartfelt, and appreciative THANK YOU to all whom helped Glen in recent years. Being very strong in his faith Glen would always say "the good Lord will take care of me", we may all now rest assured that has been done.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Diane Kunselman. Diane was born on 7 Jan 1940 in Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska; died on 24 Aug 2001 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kenneth Joe Tesar, 63, of Kramer, Nebraska passed away on November 24, 2018, to live in his Heavenly Father's home. He was born June 3, 1955, to parents Joe and Allene Tesar in Lincoln. After graduating from Crete High School in 1974, Ken went on to study Diesel Mechanics at Southeast Community College in Milford where he earned an Associate of Applied Science degree with distinction, graduating top of his class. In April 1977, he was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. Ken farmed his entire life and spent five of those years working at Becklers Implement of Seward. In 1981, he made the decision to work full-time as a farmer.

Ken and Marianne (Jans) were united in marriage on October 9, 1976. Together they had two children, Ashley and Whitney. Ken loved farming, fishing and hunting; but most importantly, enjoyed sharing in these activities with his dear family members and friends.

Ken was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kramer. He served the Lord and congregation in a variety of roles including Elder, Trustee, Board of Education and choir member. He was honored and proud to have served 18 years on the Board of Directors for the Farmers Cooperative Elevator.

Being a proud Czech, Ken loved homemade kolaches and polka. You'd often find him eating fish at Bee, Nebraska on Friday evenings and listening to classic rock and George Strait from his recliner at home. He enjoyed spending his summers fishing in Chamberlain, South Dakota and playing fetch with his grand-dog, Sebastian (aka: Junior). For his girls, he instilled the importance and value of many things: reading complete instructions before starting a project, keeping a vehicle's fuel tank above half full, to truly listen and learn from others, and to always spread the love of Christ.

Ken is survived by his wife, Marianne; daughters, Ashley Tesar of Lincoln, Whitney Peterson (Ryan) of Clear Lake, Minnesota; step-grandsons, Hunter and Weston Peterson of Clear Lake, Minnesota; sister, JoAnn Kroll; half-sister, Linda (Lou) Schafer of Tobias, half-brothers, Allen (Jan) Soukup, Glen (Trudy Townley) Soukup, all of Lincoln; many nieces and nephews; and countless friends who enriched his daily life. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family invites friends and loved ones to a time of remembrance and visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete on Monday, November 26. A funeral and burial service will be held on Tuesday, November 27 starting at 3:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Kramer. The Ladies Aid will graciously serve a meal following the services at the church. Memorials to St. John Lutheran Church of Kramer and United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County.

Pallbearers: Nathan Porath, Ben Porath, Tim Porath, Kelsey Soukup, Dan Meinke, Travis Eggert

Honorary Pallbearers: Caleb Easler, Dan Miller, David Eggert, Wayne Eggert, Roger Koch, Roger Miller, Gary Rezac. Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home ~ Crete.


From Kuncl Funeral Home, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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Mildred married George I. Cruse on 6 Oct 1948. George was born on 6 Jan 1918 in Martland, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Mar 2003 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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He died in an automobile accident less than two miles from his parents home. (Milligan, p 311).

Roland married Sharon Elaine Slezak on 16 Sep 1967 in Nebraska. Sharon (daughter of Milo Slezak and JoAnn Lottes) was born on 21 Nov 1946 in York, York County, Nebraska; died on 8 Jun 2022 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A graduate of Kearney State College with a B.A. in secondary education. He later received a Masters' degree in Education. (Milligan, p 311).

Ronald married Sharon Elaine Slezak after 1968. Sharon (daughter of Milo Slezak and JoAnn Lottes) was born on 21 Nov 1946 in York, York County, Nebraska; died on 8 Jun 2022 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lloyd L. Tesar, age 80, of Aurora, died Sunday, October 23, 2011 in Aurora. Born December 21,1930 to Louis and Clara (Capek) Tesar in Beaver Crossing.

Survivors: wife, Ardis (West Peterson) Tesar of Aurora; sons, Tim Peterson and wife Kimmie of Dannebrog, Russ Peterson of Utica; daughters, Tara Hanneman and husband Kirk of Aurora, Shari Krejci and husband Mike of Aurora; five grandchildren; brother, Dr. Delbert Tesar and wife Rogene of Austin, Texas. Preceded in death by daughter, Leslie Marie.

Funeral services: 3 p.m. Friday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan, Neb., Father Kenneth Borowiak officiating. Military graveside serves: Bohemian National Cemetery. Visitation beginning Thursday 1 p.m. until 8 p.m., with family greeting friends from 5 until 7, at Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Memorials to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

Lincoln Journal Star, October 25, 2011, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Lloyd Leslie Tesar was born December 21, 1930, on a farm near Beaver Crossing, Nebraska. His parents were Louis and Clara (Capek) Tesar of Beaver Crossing. Lloyd was the oldest of four children and passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011, at the Memorial Hospital in Aurora, Nebraska at the age of 80 years 10 months and two days. As a young boy, he attended Beaver Crossing School and graduated with the class of 1948.
Shortly after his graduation from Beaver Crossing High School, Lloyd enlisted and entered the United States Air Force in January of 1951. There he met his life-long friend, Captain Jack Delaigle, and his wife Mary from Georgia. A highlight of his AP (Air Police) duty was saluting General Dwight D. Eisenhower as he entered Forbes Air Base in Topeka, Kansas. Lloyd achieved the rank of staff sergeant and wore four stripes. He was honorably discharged in December of 1954.
Before returning to the family farm, Lloyd owned a bar and was a professional painter specializing in high work which included towers, buildings, and bridges. With this work, he met two more life-long friends, Virgil Petersen and John Lape. Lloyd, then came back to the family farm near Beaver Crossing to raise cattle, seed corn, and other row crops. In 1978, he received a Grower Recognition Award from Golden Harvest for an outstanding high yield.
He married his loving wife, Ardis (West) Peterson, March 9, 1973. They met at a dance and continued to enjoy dancing for most of their 37 years of marriage. He was very proud to show off their golden goblets for best Polka Dancers. Lloyd and Ardis made wonderful memories taking numerous trips visiting family and friends across the country.
Lloyd was a 52 year member of the American Legion Holmes Post #178 of Beaver Crossing. He enjoyed a good game of cards or a night of bowling. He could often be found fishing off the Beaver Creek bridge or stump fishing in the Blue River. Good times were had coon hunting with his sons, Tim and Russ, and he loved teaching daughters, Tara and Shari, how to dance.
In July of 1995, lung cancer forced Lloyd to retire from farming. Later in 2005, Lloyd and Ardis moved to Aurora to be closer to their family. He cherished the frequent visits made by the grandkids. Lloyd was very proud of the beautiful new home they shared for six wonderful years.
He is survived by his wife, Ardis, children and spouses, Tim and Kimmie Peterson, Dannebrog, NE, Russ Peterson, Utica, NE, Tara and Kirk Hanneman, Aurora, NE, and Shari and Mike Krejci, Aurora, NE, grandchildren, Amber Peterson, Cheyenne, WY, Hailey and Kash Hanneman, Aurora, NE, Cole and Carson Krejci, Aurora, NE, brother, Dr. Delbert Tesar, sister in law, Rogene, Austin, TX, nieces and nephews, Myron "Ron" Tesar, Cyndee Smith, Cheryl Gray, Vim Tesar, Aleta Wilder, Landon Tesar, and Allison Woodall.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Sylvan and Delmar Tesar, his daughter Leslie Marie Tesar, his parents, Louis and Clara Tesar.
Services for Lloyd will be Friday, October 28, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska. Visitation will begin Thursday at 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm with the family greeting friends from 5 until 7. Graveside services with Military Honors will in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the family.

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Sylvan LeRoy Tesar of Beaver Crossing, was born at his parents farm south of Beaver Crossing, Nebraska on February 22, 1933 to Louis and Clara (Capek) Tesar, the 2nd of 4 children and passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Friend Manor in Friend, Nebraska at the age of 78 years 2 months and 29 days. As a young boy he attended and graduated from Beaver Crossing Public School with the class of 1951. Sylvan served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict at Fort Bragg, NC and returned to Nebraska to farm in the Beaver Crossing area until his retirement in 1994. In 1955, he was united in marriage to Elaine Simacek and to this union two children, Ron and Cyndee were born. He later was blessed with a second marriage to Lois (Niewedde) Vollstedt, bringing three more children to his life, Lodeen, Arlen, and Cheryl. He later adopted Cheryl in 1965. Sylvan was a life-long farmer, farming west of Beaver Crossing until his retirement in 1994. His care of the land over the years was rewarded with a Seward County Conservation Award and also the National Achievement Award in 1969. After his retirement from the farm he built and lived in his log cabin home near Beaver Crossing until he entered the Friend Manor in March of 2009. He was a member of the Beaver Crossing United Methodist Church and was a lifetime member of the American Legion Holmes Post #178, serving as the District #12 Commander. He also was a member of the Forty and 8 in Lincoln. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and received a Master Angler award. He also enjoyed bowling, trap shooting, traveling to Branson, Missouri in the summer and winter vacationing in Mercedes, TX. He and his wife of 38 years, Lois, spent many enjoyable hours attending dances around the area with special times at the Flying V and Pla Mor Ballroom. He is survived by his children and spouses, Cheryl and Daniel Gray, Grand Island, NE, Myron "Ron" and Linda Tesar, Brooksville, FL, Cyndee Smith, St. Petersburg, FL, step children and spouses, Lodeen and Dennis Koranda, Jr., Seward, Arlen and Susan Vollstedt, Garland, grandchildren and spouses, Alexis Conway and Jentry Smith, St. Petersburg, FL, Shawn and Kim Mortensen, Norton, KS, Leah and Linc Reynolds, Huntsville, AL, Andy and Mandy Mortensen, Lincoln, McKenzie Mortensen, also of Lincoln, Kevin and Ginny Koranda, Rodney and Carmen Koranda, Bryan and Tracy Koranda, all of Seward, Jennifer and Jason Brase, Staplehurst, Julie and Chad Phillips, Garland, Janelle and Travis Schaefer, Seward, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, brothers and sisters-in-law, Lloyd and Ardis Tesar, Aurora, Dr. Delbert and Rogene Tesar, Austin, TX, nieces, nephews, and spouses, Vim Tesar, Aleta Tesar, Landon Tesar, Allison Woodall, Tara Hanneman, Shari Krejcil, great nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Delmar Tesar, an infant son, Keith Tesar, his parents, Louis and Clara Tesar and his former spouses, Elaine and Lois A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 4pm at the Beaver Crossing United Methodist Church with Rev. Betsy Galloway-Carew officiating. Burial of ashes with military honors conducted by Holmes Post #178 will be at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan at 1pm also on Thursday. Memorials have been established and are directed in care of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Beaver Crossing.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Edward Frank Sluka

Edward Frank Sluka 62, of Roca, passed away Sunday (9/2/07). Born to Edward J. & Mildred E. (Kottas) Sluka on December 28, 1944 in Geneva, Nebraska. Ed was raised on a farm west of Milligan, Nebraska and attended grade school at a rural school. He attended Milligan High School and then went to work for Sweeds Garage in Milligan, as well as farming to help his father who was in poor health. Ed joined the National Guard in 1965; Ed spent 23 years with the National Guard & Army Reserves and was a member of the Hickman Legion.

Ed was married to Shirley A. Taylor on March 18, 1967 in Geneva, Nebraska and to this union 3 children were born, Michael Ray, Tamara Jo & Roger Edward. Ed and Shirley celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this past March. Ed farmed until the fall of 1971, when he moved his family to Lincoln and then to an acreage south of Lincoln. He spent the next 35 years working as a mechanic, retiring in July of 2006. Ed loved working on vehicles and raising his garden, but his favorite things to do were hunting, fishing, and helping his sons on their race cars. It was hard to keep Ed away from farming. He worked his acreage and would save one week of his vacation each year to go to Geneva and help with harvest. Ed's pride and joy were his children and grandchildren. However, Ed was known as "Dad" or "Pops" to many more than just his 3 children, including his adopted family the Mazza's.

Survivors: wife, Shirley Sluka, Roca; sons & daughters-in-law, Michael & Angie Sluka, Roger & Natalie Sluka, both of Linocln; daughter & son-in-law, Tamara & Steven Garza, Panama, Neb.; grandchildren, Cody Sluka, Ashley Sluka, Briar Sluka, Brody Sluka, Colby Sluka, Brandon Garza, Hannah Garza, Taylor Sluka & Samuel Sluka; father-in-law, John Taylor, Sr., Geneva, Neb.; sisters-in-law & spouse: Sharon Elznic, Sandra & Norman Girmus, all of Geneva, Neb.; a host of family and friends. Preceded in death by: parents; grandparents; mother-in-law, Wilma Taylor; brothers-in-law, Larry Elznic & John Taylor Jr. & Godson Ryan Milem.

Services: 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2007 at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, 68512. Visitation: Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., all at the funeral home. Memorials to the family.

Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 9/5/2007

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Notes:

Robert attended Milligan Public School, graduating in 1977. He and his brother Richard took over their parents farm when their father became bedfast. He is the stepfather of Jerimy Edward and Brian Erick CLIFT. (Milligan, p. 368).

A Funeral Service for Robert will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska. PMA Jim Germer will officiate the service.

Burial will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery following the Funeral Service.

Visitation will take place on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Robert Edward Kottas was born on September 4, 1959 at York, Nebraska to Edward F. and Lorene E. (Elznic) Kottas. He passed away on October 29, 2018 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 59 years, 1 month, and 25 days. He was one of four children born in the family.

Robert, affectionately known as "Colby" by his friends and family, attended Milligan Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1977. He was a member of the Sons Of The American Legion, Milligan, Nebraska and Milligan Rural Fire Department.

He was a farmer all his life, and he thoroughly enjoyed his occupation. He raised grain and cattle and enjoyed taking his cattle to the Fairbury Livestock Sale Barn. He was getting ready for corn and soybean harvest this fall when became ill. Outside of farming, he enjoyed deer hunting and visiting with his friends at Elaine's. Colby's nieces and nephews were also very important to him.

Colby was united in marriage to Rose Marie Cassavaugh on February 9, 1984. Rose was the love of Robert's life. She passed away on March 28, 1987 after battling lymphoma.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Kottas; wife Rose Kottas; and step-father Wes Buzek.

He is survived by his mother Lorene Buzek of Milligan, Nebraska; sisters Marilyn & Brian Srajhans of Tobias, Nebraska, and Bev Mohlman and Bob Thomsen of Fairmont, Nebraska; brother Richard Kottas of Exeter, Nebraska; nieces and nephews Jason & Ashley Srajhans and their children Trenton, Treygan, and Trevan of Milligan, Nebraska, Michelle Funk and friend Shawn Brooks of Davenport, Nebraska, Melissa & Troy Sieber and their children Taylor, Carson, and Tinley of Davenport, Nebraska, Joe & Christina Srajhans and their children Lilly and Riley of Geneva, Nebraska, Shawn & Lyndsey Kottas of Geneva, Nebraska, Sharlene & Justin Harre and their children Cohen and Braxton of Exeter, Nebraska, Dillon Steinacher & fianc? Haeli Temme of Exeter, Nebraska; and Aunt Sharon Elznic of Geneva, Nebraska.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Robert married Rose Marie Cassavaugh on 9 Feb 1984 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Rose was born on 17 Aug 1955 in Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa; died on 28 Mar 1987 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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