Marie Kotas

Notes:

She immigrated to the Chicago, Illinois in 1868, later moving to Nebraska.

Marie married Jan "John" Zelenka on 18 Feb 1871 in Pleasant Hill, Saline County, Nebraska. Jan was born on 14 May 1836 in Nezamyslice, Pisek, Bohemia; died on 11 Apr 1906 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alois Kopp. Alois was born before 1875; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary (from FindAGrave)

Mrs. Johanna Matejka, daughter of John and Marie (Kotas) Zelenka, was born Mary 26, 1877, on a farm north of Milligan. She passed away at her home in Milligan Thursday, July 14, 1955, at the age of 78 years, 1 month, and 18 days.

She was united in marriage to Frank Matejka February 19, 1895, and to this union were born seven children, four sons, and three daughters.

They lived on a farm south of Burress for five years, then moved to Bluff City, Kas., for one year. They then moved to a farm town and one-half miles south of Milligan. In the spring of 1906, they moved to a farm northeast of Tobias, and from there in 1911, they moved to a farm three miles south of Milligan, where they farmed until 1932. That year they retired and moved to Tobias. In 1942, they moved back to the farm, but in 1945, they moved to Milligan.

She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, Frank Matejka; three daughters, Mary, at home; Agnes, Ella (Mrs. William Krejdl); two sons, John and Edward, who was unable to be present, one sister Mary (Mrs. Anton Sladek); three brothers Albert, Frank, and John Zelenka; and two grandchildren, Marilyn Matejka and Betty Matejka (Mrs. Dean McMullen).

Her parents and three sisters Josephine, Ludmia, and Justina; and one brother, Emil, and two sons preceded her in death.

Newspaper article. (Nebraska Signal?)

Johanna married Frantisek "Frank" Matejka on 19 Feb 1895. Frantisek (son of Frantisek "Frank" Matejka and Marie Manzelka) was born on 26 May 1871 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 27 Oct 1957 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emil married Bessie Krejdl before 1908. Bessie was born before 1888; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Anna Krejdl on 6 Feb 1917 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna was born on 12 Dec 1895 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Mar 1975 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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Census Listings:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
ED 30-21 SD 11 Sheet 5A Stamped 122
107-107
Zelenka, John Head m W 39 M 25 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Zelenka, Emma Wf F W 36 M 22 Neb Czech Czech
Zelenka, Fred Son M W 9 S Neb Czech Czech

John married Emma Sladek on 25 Apr 1916. Emma (daughter of Tomas "Thomas" Sladek and Julia Rozanek) was born on 29 Nov 1897 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Aug 1968 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Anton Sladek on 25 Nov 1914 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anton (son of Tomas "Thomas" Sladek and Julia Rozanek) was born on 14 Jun 1890 in Pierce County, Nebraska; died on 21 Apr 1967 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary, from FindAGrave

MARY MATEJKA SERVICES HELD

Mary Matejka was born to Frank and Johanna (Zelenka) Matejka on November 4, 1897, at Burress, and passed away on February 13, 1984, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, at the age of 86 years, three months, and nine days of age. She was one of seven children in the family.

Mary attended Business Collage at York, and then attended L.P.N. Nursing School. She worked as a nurse at the Geneva Hospital when it first opened. Later she went to Gallup, NM, and worked in a hospital. She then returned to Geneva, where she was again employed at the hospital. Much of Mary's time was spent in caring for her parents. She enjoyed sewing an working in her garden.

She was a member of the Milligan Woman's Club, Pythian Sisters Friendship Temple 30, and the Milligan American Legion Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister.

She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Bill (Ella) Kredjl; a sister-in-law, Mrs. John (Anna) Matejka; a niece, Mrs. Dean (Betty) McMullen; and other relatives and friends.

Newspaper obit. (Nebraska Signal?)

Notes:

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Census Listings:

1940 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Tobias, Olive Precinct
Enumerated April 10, 1940
SD 8 ED 76-19 Sheet 1A
1 R 12
Matejka, John Head M W 41 M No 8 Neb R Fillmore Neb Laborer Farmer Ag
Matejka, Ana R Wf F W 35 M No H-4 Neb R Fillmore Neb
Matejka, Betty Marie Dtr F W 11 S Yes y Neb R Fillmore Neb
Matejka, Marylin Ann Dtr F W 4 S Neb
Matejka, Frank Father M W 69 M No O Czech PA Same House
Matejka, Jennie Mother F W 62 M No 6 Neb Same House

Family/Spouse: Ana R. Cecrle. Ana (daughter of Vaclav Cecrle and Barbora Heida Naimon) was born on 13 Nov 1904 in Nebraska; died on 13 Oct 1999 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary, from FindAGrave

PVT. 197 ANTI AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY, AW BN CAC WORLD WAR II


EDWARD MATEJKA FINAL RITES HELD IN MILLIGAN

Edward Matejka, son of Frank and Jennie (Zelenka) Matejka, was born on a farm near Burress, Neb., March 4, 1902. He departed this life at Strang, Neb., April 13, 1959, at the age of 57 years, 1 month, and 9 days.

He was reared and lived most of his life in the vicinity of Milligan, Neb. He worked on his fathers farm and later farmed this same farm for himself. He gave up farming in 1942, and entered the army. He was discharged a short time later, due to ill health, and went back to farming again. Due to his failing health, he was again compelled to quit farming. He was a hard worker, prior to the time of ill health. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion.

He retired in 1949, and went to Arizona for a few years, then moved to Florida, where he resided for several years, the last six months being spent in the Veterans Bay Pines Hospital. He moved back to Nebraska less than two weeks prior to his death.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers. Edward is survived by three sisters, Mary Matejka, Agnes Matejka, Mrs. Ella Krejdl; one brother, John Matejka; two nieces, Miss Marilyn Matejka, and Mrs. Betty McMullen; and a large number of relatives and friends.

Newspaper article. (Nebraska Signal?)

Notes:

Shown as Alice on the 1910 census, but all other references show her as Ella or Mrs. William Krejdl. This appears to be her listing on the SSDI, Ella KREJDL, 21 Apr 1906-Jul 1985 Lincoln, NE. State issued Nebraska. Ancestry.com also has listings for William F. and Ella Krejdl in the Lincoln NE city directories from around 1940 to 1960.

Ella married William F. Krejdl before 1940. William was born on 3 Mar 1903 in Nebraska; died on 6 Jul 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Helen Fujan, 89, Milligan, Neb., widow of Leo Fujan, died Sunday October 10, 2010 in Hastings. Born to Emil and Bessie (Krejdl) Zelenka.

Survivors; nieces and nephews.

Services; 10 a.m., Saturday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Graveside services; Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation; Friday, 1 to 8 p.m., Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel. Memorials to the Milligan Legion Auxiliary, Milligan, Neb.

Family/Spouse: Leo W. Fujan. Leo (son of Frank Fujan, Jr. and Anna Pribyl) was born on 15 Nov 1913 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 28 Oct 2000; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She married a VODICKA.

Family/Spouse: Joseph Vodicka. Joseph (son of Josef "Joseph" Vodicka and Josefina "Josie" Druba) was born on 28 May 1916 in Nebraska; died on 5 Jan 1992 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary
Mildred Rose Bures
February 6, 1918-March 9, 2012

Mildred Rose Bures widow of John A. Bures and the daughter of Frank and Anna (Krejdl) Zelenka was born February 6, 1918, on a farm three miles northwest of Milligan, Nebraska. She attended county school at District #33 graduating from the eight grade. Also attended high school at Friend and Milligan, Nebraska. On September 22, 1936 she was united in marriage to John A. Bures and they farmed northwest of Burress, Nebraska for three years. Then they moved to a farm south of Grafton, Nebraska where they farmed for 38 years. Mildred's hobbies were reading, raising a garden, taking care of her flowers, and raising chickens. She loved to visiting with friends and she also loved polka music. In March of 1978 they retired from the farm and moved to Geneva. On September 7, 1978 John passed away. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Visitation beginning Monday at 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Burial in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Memorial to Geneva Senior Center

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Mildred married John Andrew Bures on 22 Sep 1936. John (son of Charles Anthony Bures and Pauline Hromadka) was born on 30 Nov 1912 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Sep 1978 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married Betty CHRASTIL.

(Research):John E. Zelenka, age 79, of Milligan, Neb. died Wednesday, September 15, 2010, in Geneva. Born to John and Emma (Sladek) Zelenka on March 10, 1931 at Milligan.

Survivors: Wife, Betty Zelenka, Milligan; Son, John Zelenka, Milligan; Sisters, Geri McKeown, Raymond, Neb., Joanne Beck, Montevideo, Minn., Patty Vavra, Beaver Crossing, Neb., Sondra Johnson, Wilber, Neb.; ten Grandchildren; seven Great Grandchildren.

Services 10 a.m., Friday (9/17/10), Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Rev. Karla Sheffy officiating. Graveside services Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation from 1-8 p.m., Thursday, at the Funeral Home. Memorials in care of the family in lieu of flowers.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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He was the father of Rose Ann Sladek.

Fred married Alice Josephine Druba on 24 May 1949 in Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska. Alice was born on 5 May 1917 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Feb 1998 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the obituary of her Aunt, Mary Matejka, she is referenced as Mrs. Dean (Betty) McMullen.

Obituary:

Betty M. McMullen age 86 of Fairbury, NE. passed away May 7, 2015 in Fairbury. She was born July 24, 1928 at Tobias, NE. to John & Anna Matejka.

Survivors include an Aunt, Niece, Cousins, Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday May 11, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Fairbury with Pastor Fay Hubbard officiating. Burial at the Fairbury Cemetery-Fairbury, NE. Memorials are to the family's choice

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Services services will be conducted from the St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Tom Walsh and Father Bill Holoubek officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Geneva. Memorials are directed to Scotty's Place Foundation, Fairview Manor, or the family.

Darlene M. Vodicka Daws was born to Joseph and Agnes (Zelenka) Vodicka on January 2, 1942 in Carroll, Iowa and passed away on September 21, 2011 at Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, NE at the age of 69 years 8 months and 19 days. She was the oldest of 6 children.

Darlene lived in Iowa the first 4 years of her life. The family moved to Nebraska first living in Exeter then Fairmont where she entered the 5th grade. In 1960 she graduated from Fairmont Public School. Her first job was working at the Tower Caf? during high school. She then became a Certified Nurse's Aide at the Fairmont Nursing Home and worked at the Heritage of Geneva for 1 ? years. On March 5, 1973 the Fairview Manor in Fairmont opened with Darlene taking on the role of Certified Nurse Aide, Med Aide and worked her way up to Supervisor in the Laundry Dept. for the next 20 years. Darlene became very close to the residents of the Manor over the years considering them and her coworkers a second family.

Darlene met Rex Johnson and through the years was blessed with 5 beautiful daughters. Rex passed away on January 1, 1970. On December 17, 1976 she married Willard (Bill) Daws at St. Helena's Catholic Church in Grafton, NE.

Cooking, reading, walking, watching her favorite shows, playing cards, especially Skip-Bo with her husband and family, collecting recipe books, and spending time with her family were all things she enjoyed.

She is survived by daughters and son-in-laws, Desiree (Chris) Bennett of Weatherford, TX, Renee (Chris) Sluka of Roseland, NE, LaRae (Don) Garrigan of Pacifica, CA, Charlene (Joseph) Magrini of Crystal Lake, IL, and Michelle (Brian) Drahota of Lincoln, NE. Granddaughters, Shilah Garrigan of Midland, TX and Whitney Drahota of Lincoln, NE, grandsons Seth Garrigan of Pacifica, CA, Ryan Sluka of Roseland, NE and Dominic Magrini of Crystal Lake, IL. One sister, Doris Mason of Grand Island, NE, brothers and sister-in-laws, Darrell (Darlene) Vodicka of Geneva, NE, Larry (Ruth) Vodicka and Gary (Kathy) Vodicka of Fairmont, NE and numerous nieces and nephews.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Rex Johnson Jr., sister Donna Scheil, brother-in-law Don Mason, sister-in-law Linda Vodicka, and by a beloved grandson Scott Christian Garrigan.


(Research):
This is the obituary of her second husband:

Willard (Bill) Loring Daws was born to Ralph Thomas Daws and Lucy Pearl (Philson) Daws on May 8, 1922 at Randolph, NE and passed away August 9, 2011 at Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, NE at the age of 89 years 3 months and 1 day. He was one of 15 children in the family, being the 13th child.
Bill attended Randolph Public School, graduating from the 8th grade. He worked for farmers throughout his life. His last job was employment with West Brothers Construction until he retired. Bill met Darlene (Vodicka Johnson) while visiting his brother and niece in Fairmont. They were united in marriage on December 17, 1976 at St. Helena's Catholic Church in Grafton, NE. He had a readymade family with 5 stepdaughters.
Bill enjoyed gardening, walking, riding his 3 wheel bike, visiting, playing cards (especially Skip Bo), and teasing. He also was a big Husker fan!
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, 10 brothers, 4 sisters, sister-in-laws, Donna Scheil and Linda Vodicka, and by a beloved grandson Scott Christian Garrigan.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene Daws of Fairmont, stepdaughters and son-in-laws, Desiree (Chris) Bennett of Weatherford, TX, Renee (Chris) Sluka of Roseland, NE, LaRae (Don) Garrigan of Pacifica, CA, Charlene (Joseph) Magrini of Crystal Lake, IL, and Michelle (Brian) Drahota of Lincoln, NE. Granddaughters, Shilah Garrigan of Midland, TX and Whitney Drahota of Lincoln, NE, grandsons Seth Garrigan of Pacifica, CA, Ryan Sluka of Roseland, NE and Dominic Magrini of Crystal Lake, IL and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services for Willard "Bill" Daws will be held Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Geneva, Nebraska. Rosary will be at 1:30 p.m. prior to the Funeral Mass at the Church. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Burial will be in the Fairmont Public Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the Family.