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Matej "Mike" Simacek, Jr.

Male 1846 - 1898  (52 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Matej "Mike" Simacek, Jr. was born on 23 Apr 1846 in Vzarckavricich, Bohemia; died on 21 Aug 1898 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Family/Spouse: Marie Polak. Marie was born on 15 Aug 1850 in Vzarckavricich, Bohemia; died on 4 Mar 1927. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Anna Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1868; died about 1893; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 3. Jan "John" Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Apr 1874 in Pisek, Bohemia; died on 11 Jun 1950 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 4. Vaclav "James" Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1876 in Bohemia; and died.
    4. 5. Josef "Joseph" Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1880 in Bohemia; and died.
    5. 6. Vojtech "Albert" Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1882 in Bohemia; and died.
    6. 7. Marie Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Dec 1883 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Aug 1974 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    7. 8. Antonia Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Mar 1890 in Nebraska; died on 29 Jun 1923 in Chelsea Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    8. 9. Josefa "Josephine" Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Dec 1892 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 12 Jul 1962 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    9. 10. Julia Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1895 in Nebraska; died on 8 Jan 1928 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Anna Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matej1) was born about 1868; died about 1893; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Anna married Vaclav "James" Matejka before 1890. Vaclav (son of Frantisek "Frank" Matejka and Marie Manzelka) was born on 25 Jul 1859 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 2 Oct 1908 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Mary Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1890 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Apr 1962 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 12. Frank Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1889 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died about 1889 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 13. Anna "Annie" May Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1891 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 Jul 1971 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. 14. Albina Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1893 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 13 Oct 1972; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  2. 3.  Jan "John" Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matej1) was born on 13 Apr 1874 in Pisek, Bohemia; died on 11 Jun 1950 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    In the fall of 1885 at the age of 11, he came to the United States with his father. The following spring his mother and siblings followed them here. He worked as a hired hand on many farms in the area before settling down on his own farm. (Milligan, p. 480).

    (Research):Census Information:

    1910 Census
    Nebraska, Nuckolls County, Elk Precinct
    Enumerated 26 April 1910
    SD 5 ED 156 Sheet 4A Stamped 50
    65-65
    Simacek, John Hd M W 35 M1 11 Aust Bohemia Aus Bohemia Au
    s Bohemia 1881 English Farmer
    Simacek, Mary Wf F W 30 M1 11 3/3 Aus Bohemia Aus Bohemia Aus Bohemia 1880 English
    Simacek, Rosa Dtr F W 6 S Neb Aus Bohemia Aus Bohemia
    Simacek, Eddie Son M W 4 S Neb Aus Bohemia Aus Bohemia
    Simacek, Frank Son M W 2 S Neb Aus Bohemia Aus Bohemia

    1920 Census
    Nebraska, Nuckolls County, Blaine Precinct
    SD 5 ED 157 Sheet 1A Stamped 156
    John Simacek 45 Hd M W 45 W Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
    ??? Simacek 25
    Rose Simacek 17
    ??? Simacek ??
    Jean Simacek 9
    ??? Simacek 5
    (The census listing for this family is very faint, and difficult to read. The family appears to have been living in a large boarding house)

    Jan married Marie B. "Mary" Kaspar about 1898. Marie was born about 1882 in Bohemia; died about 1918 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Rosa Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1904 in Nebraska; and died.
    2. 16. Edward J. Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1906 in Nebraska; and died.
    3. 17. Frank Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Nebraska; and died.
    4. 18. John Simacek, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1911 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; and died.
    5. 19. Libby Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1914 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 9 Feb 1997; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska.

  3. 4.  Vaclav "James" Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matej1) was born on 28 Sep 1876 in Bohemia; and died.

    Vaclav married Anna Uldrich on 19 Feb 1901. Anna (daughter of Anton Uldrich and Katerina Vondracek) was born on 1 Apr 1885 in Nebraska; died on 21 Nov 1942 in Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Josef "Joseph" Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matej1) was born in Feb 1880 in Bohemia; and died.

  5. 6.  Vojtech "Albert" Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matej1) was born in Mar 1882 in Bohemia; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Marie Girmus. Marie (daughter of Gottlieb Girmus and Katherine Sopr) was born on 5 Jul 1884 in Nebraska; died on 1 Aug 1955. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Marie Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matej1) was born on 31 Dec 1883 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Aug 1974 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Marie married Edward J. Sluka, Sr. on 10 Feb 1902. Edward was born on 18 Mar 1880 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Jul 1967; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Emma Sluka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1903 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 21. Rose Sluka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jun 1908 in Nebraska; died on 15 Apr 1976 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 22. Mamie Sluka  Descendancy chart to this point was born before 1911.
    4. 23. Edward J. Sluka, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1904 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
    5. 24. Helen Sluka  Descendancy chart to this point 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.

  7. 8.  Antonia Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matej1) was born on 30 Mar 1890 in Nebraska; died on 29 Jun 1923 in Chelsea Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Family/Spouse: Frank Uldrich. Frank (son of Anton Uldrich and Katerina Vondracek) was born on 1 Apr 1882 in Nebraska; died on 23 Oct 1939 in Chelsea Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.  Josefa "Josephine" Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matej1) was born on 28 Dec 1892 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 12 Jul 1962 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Josefa married James Slezak, Sr. on 20 Feb 1911. James (son of Frantisek "Frank" Slezak and Barbora "Barbara" Kasak) was born on 26 Sep 1889 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 May 1958 in York, York County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. James Slezak, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Oct 1912 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Jan 1986; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 26. Milo Slezak  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1914 in Nebraska; died on 8 Mar 1978 in York County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  9. 10.  Julia Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matej1) was born on 12 Apr 1895 in Nebraska; died on 8 Jan 1928 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Julia married Fred E. Hlina after 1915. Fred (son of Stepan "Steve" Hlina and Anna Krikava) was born on 12 Apr 1886 in Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Julia married Charles F. Valda, Sr. about 1920. Charles was born on 23 Jul 1893 in Bohemia; died on 24 May 1977 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Mary Matejka Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 24 Jan 1890 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Apr 1962 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Mary was a member of Lodge Cechie. (Milligan, p 236). Note that the year of birth of 1881, as shown in the Milligan Centenial book (p. 236) is incorrect. She was actually born in 1890, as noted on page 417, and confirmed by census listings.

    Mary married Frank J. Capek on 22 Feb 1909 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank (son of Jan "John" Capek and Marie Kocal) was born on 4 Oct 1881 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Feb 1962 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Frank Fred Capek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Dec 1909 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Sep 1986 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri; was buried in Ozark Memorial Gardens, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri.
    2. 28. Mamie Emma Capek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Nov 1911 in Nebraska; died on 4 Jun 1986 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 29. Alice Ann Capek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 May 1915 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Oct 1990 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  2. 12.  Frank Matejka Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born about 1889 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died about 1889 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Died as an infant. Find A Grave shows that he lived only 2 weeks.


  3. 13.  Anna "Annie" May Matejka Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 11 Oct 1891 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 Jul 1971 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    The Lincoln Sunday Journal and Star
    August 1, 1971, Page 7D

    Girmus, Anna, 79, Geneva died Friday. Survivors: sons, Rudy, Frank, both of Ohiowa, Edward, Sutton, William, Milligan, James, Friend, Emil, Johnnie, both Geneva, Joe, Tobias, Raymond, Lincoln, Adolph, Omaha; daughters, Mrs. Ervin (Mildred) Odvody, Milligan, Mrs. Hubert (Helen) Koehn, Geneva; sister, Mrs. Albina Stych, Cordova; 31 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren.

    Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Farmer-Harris Funeral Home, Geneva. The Rev. John E. Stayton. North Cemetery, Milligan.

    (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, December 2013)

    Anna married James J. Girmus on 29 Oct 1907. James (son of Gottlieb Girmus and Katherine Sopr) was born on 13 Apr 1883 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Mar 1943 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Edward Girmus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1909 in Nebraska; and died.
    2. 31. Frank Girmus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1911 in Nebraska; and died.
    3. 32. William Girmus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1913 in Nebraska; and died.
    4. 33. James Girmus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1915 in Nebraska; and died.
    5. 34. Mildred Girmus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1917 in Nebraska; and died.
    6. 35. Emil Girmus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1919 in Nebraska; died on 4 Apr 1992 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    7. 36. Joe Girmus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jul 1921 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 13 Jun 2001 in Crete Riverside Cemetery, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska.
    8. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 39. Rudolph "Rudy" Girmus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Nov 1927 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Feb 1998 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    11. 40. Raymond Girmus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Dec 1929 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 Oct 2009 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    12. 41. Adolph "Al" Girmus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1932 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Jan 2010 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

  4. 14.  Albina Matejka Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 6 Apr 1893 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 13 Oct 1972; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Albina married Vaclav "James" Stych, Sr. on 31 May 1910 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Vaclav (son of Josef Stych and Josefina Kottova) was born on 27 Apr 1887 in Tusovice, Bohemia; died on 23 Apr 1963; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Edward Stych  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Feb 1911 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 15 Sep 1979 in Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 43. James Stych, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1913 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Aug 1986 in Clay Center, Clay County, Nebraska.
    3. 44. Mildred Stych  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Feb 1915 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Jan 2005 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 8 Jan 2005 in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska.
    4. 45. Angeline Stych  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1917 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Mar 2010 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    5. 46. Henry "Hank" Stych  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Aug 1919 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 2 Dec 2007 in Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska; was buried in Ansley Cemetery, Ansley, Custer County, Nebraska.
    6. 47. Libbie Stych  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1921 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
    7. 48. Rose Marie Stych  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Mar 1924 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Nov 2004 in York, York County, Nebraska; was buried on 2 Dec 2004 in Greenwood Cemetery, McCool Junction, York County, Nebraska.
    8. 49. Melvin Stych  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1926 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Jun 1994 in Cordova, Seward County, Nebraska; was buried in Zastrow Cemetery, Cordova, Seward County, Nebraska.

  5. 15.  Rosa Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jan2, 1.Matej1) was born about 1904 in Nebraska; and died.

    Notes:

    She married Joe SLEZAK and they had two children, Ruby and Norman. Joe was killed in a car accident after which Rose married Joe SVAJR. (Milligan, p. 480).


  6. 16.  Edward J. Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jan2, 1.Matej1) was born about 1906 in Nebraska; and died.

    Notes:

    He married Helen STEINACHER and they had a daughter, Elaine June. (Milligan, p. 480).


  7. 17.  Frank Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jan2, 1.Matej1) was born about 1908 in Nebraska; and died.

    Notes:

    He married Marie LAUN and they had three children, Myron, Darlene and Thelma. (Milligan, p. 480).


  8. 18.  John Simacek, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jan2, 1.Matej1) was born about 1911 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; and died.

    Notes:

    Her married Irene KRAL and they had a daughter, Sharon. (Milligan, p. 480).


  9. 19.  Libby Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jan2, 1.Matej1) was born on 6 Mar 1914 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 9 Feb 1997; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    She married Ed TESSAR and they had a daughter, Sonja. (Milligan, p. 480).

    Family/Spouse: Edward Tessar. Edward was born on 27 Jan 1905 in Nebraska; died on 5 Sep 1974; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Sonja Tessar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1937 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jul 2022 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska.

  10. 20.  Emma Sluka Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marie2, 1.Matej1) was born on 18 Jan 1903 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Emma attended District #67 going through the eighth grade. She remained at home after that to help with the farm work. (Milligan, p 338).

    Family/Spouse: James Koca. James (son of Josef Koca and Marie Chlup) was born on 27 Sep 1895 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Nov 1971 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 21.  Rose Sluka Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marie2, 1.Matej1) was born on 19 Jun 1908 in Nebraska; died on 15 Apr 1976 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Rose was born on her parents farm, west of Milligan. She graduated from Milligan High School in 1927.

    Rose married Bohumil Frycek on 30 Dec 1947. Bohumil (son of Frantisek "Frank" Frycek and Terezie Pesik) was born on 8 Nov 1898 in Kralovice, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 14 Oct 1967 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 22.  Mamie Sluka Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marie2, 1.Matej1) was born before 1911.

    Family/Spouse: Joe Styskal. Joe was born before 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 23.  Edward J. Sluka, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marie2, 1.Matej1) was born on 5 Aug 1904 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.

    Edward married Mildred Kottas on 6 Feb 1934. Mildred (daughter of Frank E. Kottas and Emma V. Herynk) was born on 6 Jul 1915 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Mar 1996 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Edward Frank Sluka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Dec 1944 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 2 Sep 2007 in Roca, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

  14. 24.  Helen Sluka Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marie2, 1.Matej1) 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.

    Notes:

    After graduating from eighth grade, Helen stayed home to help her dad with all the farm work, which included working with the livestock as well as field work during the wheat and corn harvest. In the winters, when the outside work slowed, she did beautiful handwork, both crocheting and embroidering pillowcases, tableclothes and other items. (Milligan, p 275).

    Helen married Emil E. Fujan on 26 Sep 1933 in Nebraska. Emil (son of Frank Fujan, Jr. and Anna Pribyl) was born on 5 Nov 1902 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in May 1978 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

  15. 25.  James Slezak, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Josefa2, 1.Matej1) was born on 3 Oct 1912 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Jan 1986; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Family/Spouse: Irene Bures. Irene (daughter of Thomas Anton Bures and Mary Fujan) was born on 18 Jun 1922 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 Nov 2008 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 26.  Milo Slezak Descendancy chart to this point (9.Josefa2, 1.Matej1) was born on 24 Aug 1914 in Nebraska; died on 8 Mar 1978 in York County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Milo married JoAnn Lottes on 13 Jan 1945. JoAnn was born on 26 Dec 1928 in York County, Nebraska; died on 13 Sep 2012 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Sharon Elaine Slezak  Descendancy chart to this point 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.


Generation: 4

  1. 27.  Frank Fred Capek Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 16 Dec 1909 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Sep 1986 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri; was buried in Ozark Memorial Gardens, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri.

    Frank married Viola Frances Kalina on 25 Jul 1933 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Viola (daughter of Frank Kalina and Barbara Bedlan) was born on 12 Aug 1914; died on 10 Jul 1976 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri; was buried in Ozark Memorial Gardens, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Frank J. Capek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1934; died on 1 Oct 2005 in Missouri.
    2. 55. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Frank married Betty Grebl on 3 Nov 1979 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri. Betty was born after 1909. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 28.  Mamie Emma Capek Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 18 Nov 1911 in Nebraska; died on 4 Jun 1986 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    After graduating from the 8th grade, Mamie remained home to help her parents with the farm. She lived with them on their farm until their deaths. She was a avid gardener, and member of St. Wecneslaus Catholic Church. (Milligan, p 240).


  3. 29.  Alice Ann Capek Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 4 May 1915 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Oct 1990 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Alice married George Clifford Bures in 1933 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. George (son of Frantisek "Frank" Bures and Anna Ruzicka) was born on 28 Mar 1909 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Feb 1980 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

  4. 30.  Edward Girmus Descendancy chart to this point (13.Anna3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born about 1909 in Nebraska; and died.

  5. 31.  Frank Girmus Descendancy chart to this point (13.Anna3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born about 1911 in Nebraska; and died.

  6. 32.  William Girmus Descendancy chart to this point (13.Anna3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born about 1913 in Nebraska; and died.

  7. 33.  James Girmus Descendancy chart to this point (13.Anna3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born about 1915 in Nebraska; and died.

  8. 34.  Mildred Girmus Descendancy chart to this point (13.Anna3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born about 1917 in Nebraska; and died.

    Notes:

    Her mother's obituary refers to her as "Mrs. Ervin (Mildred) Odvody, Milligan"


  9. 35.  Emil Girmus Descendancy chart to this point (13.Anna3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 30 May 1919 in Nebraska; died on 4 Apr 1992 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Family/Spouse: Louise Katherine Brown. Louise was born on 9 Mar 1917 in San Diego County, California; died on 14 Dec 2011 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 36.  Joe Girmus Descendancy chart to this point (13.Anna3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 26 Jul 1921 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 13 Jun 2001 in Crete Riverside Cemetery, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Parent links identified by M. Jensen Seggerman (James and Mildred Girmus).

    Joe Girmus, the son of James and Anna (Matejka) Girmus, was born on a farm southeast of Geneva on July 26, 1921, and passed away in Crete on June 13, 2001, at the age of 79 years, 10 months and 17 days.

    He attended Rural School District No. 3 near his home to the eighth grade. He continued to help his family on the farm and joined the U.S. Army, serving from 1924-1945 serving in the Army Signal Corp being stationed in Bermuda.

    He was united in marriage to Sylvia A. Michl on February 28, 1950 in Milligan. He farmed all his life and in 1982, he retired and moved to Wilber.

    Survivors include his wife, Sylvia of Wilber; daughters, Eileen and husband Arlan Oliva of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Gail and husband David Smisek of Swanton; sisters, Mildred Odvody and Helen Koehn both of Geneva; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Donna Girmus and Adolph and Lynette all of LIncoln; grandchildren Cory and wife, Elly Smisek of Swanton, Brenda Smisek of Beatrice and Elizabeth Smisek of Swanton.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna (Matejka) Girmus; brothers, Ed, Frank, Bill, Jim, Emil, John and Rudy Girmus.

    Private family graveside services were held on Monday, June 18 at 2 p.m. at the Wibler Czech Cemetery, with Rev. Paul Quackenbush officiating.

    The Nebraska Signal July 4th, 2001 page 4.
    Contributor: M. Jensen Seggerman (47078678)

    Joe married Sylvia Michl on 28 Feb 1950 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Sylvia (daughter of Frank Joseph Michl and Anna Brejcha) was born on 30 Mar 1929 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 30 Oct 2010 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 37.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Anna3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1)

  12. 38.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Anna3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1)

  13. 39.  Rudolph "Rudy" Girmus Descendancy chart to this point (13.Anna3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 16 Nov 1927 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Feb 1998 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Rudolph married Lenoris M. Elznic on 16 Feb 1952. Lenoris (daughter of Anton F. "Fred" Elznic and Mary Paroubek) was born on 12 Jun 1931 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 29 May 1998 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 57. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 58. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 59. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 40.  Raymond Girmus Descendancy chart to this point (13.Anna3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 5 Dec 1929 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 Oct 2009 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Raymond Girmus, 79, of Lincoln, died October 30, 2009 in Lincoln. He was born 12/5/1929 in Geneva, Neb. to James and Anna (Matejka) Girmus. He was a Freight Car Inspector for Burlington Northern Railroad, retiring after 44 years. He attended Capitol City Christian Church, member of George Washington Lodge # 250 A.F & A.M and volunteered at the Northeast ActivAge Center. He enjoyed gardening and playing cards with friends, playing pool at the senior center, but most especially spending time with his grandchildren.
    Family includes: wife, Donna; son and daughter-in-law, David and Laurie Girmus, Omaha; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and David Cleveland, Longview, Texas; grandchildren, Dan, Tim and Neil Girmus, all of Omaha, and Jessica, Eric and Jaelyn Cleveland, all of Longview, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Adolph and Lynette Girmus, Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Bernice Girmus, Crete, Sylvia Girmus, Wilber, and Louise Girmus, Geneva. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ed, Frank, Bill, James, Emil, Joe, John and Rudy; and sisters, Mildred Odvody and Helen Koehn.
    Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (11/3/09) at Capitol City Christian Church, 7800 Holdrege St., Lincoln. Pastors Bill Thornton and Rusty Miller, officiating. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday (11/2/09) at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 No. 27th St., Lincoln. Memorials may be given to the church. Condolences or personal reflections may be left online at metcalffuneralservices.com.

    From the Lincoln Journal Star, Posted 1 Nov 2009, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy


  15. 41.  Adolph "Al" Girmus Descendancy chart to this point (13.Anna3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 21 Jan 1932 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Jan 2010 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    (Research):Adolph "Al" Girmus, 78, of Lincoln, died Sunday (1/24/10). He was born in Geneva, Neb. to James J. Girmus and Anna May (Matejka) Girmus on January 21, 1932. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1948. Al joined the U.S. Marine Corps December 1, 1949. He trained at San Diego Recruitment Department in California and served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War, with the 1st Marine Division MTACS-2. He was in action against enemy forces in the following battles: Inchon Invasion, Wonson Invasion, The Battle of the Chosin Reservoir between November and December 1950, and also in the withdrawal and defense of North Central Korea from August 1950 through May 1951. He was also a member of the Chosin Few Survivors. He was a long-time truck driver and worked for General Transfer 1954-61, Red Ball Express 1961-71 and CF Motor Frieght 1971-94. He was a Brother of the Retired Teamsters of America and Teamsters Local 554, Omaha. He was avid golfer and golfed as often as possible with his many good friends.
    Al is survived by wife, Clarice Lynette Carr-Girmus; son and wife, Randy and Holly Girmus of North Platte; daughter Jodi Lynn (Girmus) Burleyson, Nashville Tenn.; step-children, Ranae Richmond, Lincoln, Sam and Shelly Pauli, Rock Springs, Wyo., and John Pauli, Long Beach, Calif.; granchildren include, Haleigh Hoster and Hannah Burleyson; Ashley Pauli; Matthew, Aaron, Zachary and Nicholas Richmond, Austin and Autumn Pauli, and his pal puppy Missy. He was the greatest Papa and was adored by his grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, two sisters, nine brothers.
    Services Thursday 12:30 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th. Memorials to Aging Partners Foster Grandparent Program or Hearts United for Animals. No viewing, cremation. Condolences may be left at .

    Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, who emailed that this obituary had appeared in one of the Lincoln papers on January 26, 2010



  16. 42.  Edward Stych Descendancy chart to this point (14.Albina3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 25 Feb 1911 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 15 Sep 1979 in Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Edward married Wilhelmina "Velma" J. Buzek on 29 Jan 1935 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Wilhelmina (daughter of Pavel "Paul" Buzek and Anna Marie Braum) was born on 26 Feb 1904 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; died in Aug 1989 in Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. Everett E. Stych  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Feb 1936 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 15 Oct 1994 in Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska.
    2. 61. Allen Ray Stych  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1937 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Apr 2019 in Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska.

  17. 43.  James Stych, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (14.Albina3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 28 Jul 1913 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Aug 1986 in Clay Center, Clay County, Nebraska.

    James married Thelma B. Aubert on 24 Jan 1942 in Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska. Thelma was born on 24 Jun 1913 in Tilden, Madison County, Nebraska; died on 25 Sep 1986 in Clay Center, Clay County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 44.  Mildred Stych Descendancy chart to this point (14.Albina3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 1 Feb 1915 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Jan 2005 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 8 Jan 2005 in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska.

    Mildred married William H. Ortgies on 1 Feb 1934. William was born on 27 Jan 1911; died on 19 Oct 1994 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 62. Don Roger Ortgies  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1939; died on 27 May 2005; was buried in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska.

  19. 45.  Angeline Stych Descendancy chart to this point (14.Albina3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 7 Dec 1917 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Mar 2010 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Angeline Nun, 92, widow of George A., of Ohiowa, Nebraska, died Monday (3/1/10) in Geneva, Neb. Born to James and Albina (Matejka) Stych on December 7, 1917 at Ohiowa, Neb.

    Survivors: sons, Gorlyn and Jenene, Ohiowa, Neb., Vaughn and Susan, Derby, Kan.; daughter, Bonnie and Wesley Rippe, Ohiowa, Neb.; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Stych, Cordova, Neb., Jo Stych, Broken Bow, Neb., Lucile Nun, Onawa, Iowa; 12 granchildren; 26 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren.

    Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Friday, St. John's Lutheran Church, Ohiowa, Neb. Visitation Thursday at 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva, Neb. Memorials to the St. John's Lutheran Church. Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa. Pastor Annette Minderman. Farmer and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

    (Lincoln Journal Star, March 3, 2010, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

    Angeline married George A. Nun on 21 Apr 1938. George was born on 17 Oct 1908; died on 16 Dec 1992 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  20. 46.  Henry "Hank" Stych Descendancy chart to this point (14.Albina3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 31 Aug 1919 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 2 Dec 2007 in Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska; was buried in Ansley Cemetery, Ansley, Custer County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Henry "Hank" Stych

    Henry "Hank" Stych 88, Broken Bow, died Sunday (12/2/07). Born in Ohiowa, Neb. to James and Albina (Matejka) Stych. US Army, served in the European Theater.
    Survivors: wife, Zellamarie "Jo" Stych, Broken Bow; son, Rex, Hershey, Neb.; daughter, Janice Martin, Beatrice; one grandson; sister, Angeline Nun, Ohiowa.

    Private family services will be held Thursday (12/6/07). A public visitation will be held Wednesday (12/5/07) at Govier Bros. Mortuary, Broken Bow, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorials have been established to the Elk's PER Scholarship Fund or the Donor's Choice.

    Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 12/4/2007

    Henry married Zellamarie "Jo" Hayes on 24 Feb 1946. Zellamarie was born on 14 Feb 1924 in Ansley, Custer County, Nebraska; died on 19 Oct 2014 in Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska; was buried in Ansley Cemetery, Ansley, Custer County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 47.  Libbie Stych Descendancy chart to this point (14.Albina3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 10 Aug 1921 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.

    Notes:

    AKA Libby.

    Libbie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 48.  Rose Marie Stych Descendancy chart to this point (14.Albina3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 27 Mar 1924 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Nov 2004 in York, York County, Nebraska; was buried on 2 Dec 2004 in Greenwood Cemetery, McCool Junction, York County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Rose Kopsa

    Rose Marie Kopsa, age 80 of York, died Monday, November 29, 2004 at York. She was born at Ohiowa, NE on March 27, 1924 to James and Albina (Matejka) Stych. Rose attended and graduated from the Ohiowa High School. She was very proud that as a farm girl, she never missed a day of school. On March 23, 1946, she was married to Lawrence A. Kopsa at Belleville, KS and they lived and farmed in the Cordova/Utica area for 10 years. Rose and her husband owned and operated a Kopsa's Tavern and Cafe at Cordova, NE from 1957-67. They then managed the Friend Country Club for 3 years before coming to York to manage the York Country Club for 15 years, retiring in 1985.

    Rose is survived by her 2 sons; Larry and his wife Maggie Kopsa of York and Jerry Kopsa of Buffalo, NY; her 9 grandchildren, James (Jennifer) Kopsa of Omaha, Lisa (Jeremy) Pierce of Lincoln, Thomas, Stephen and Michael Kopsa of Buffalo, NY, Ben (Halie) Kopsa of Ft. Irwin, CA, Chris (Kama) Bedient of Lincoln, Tony Bedient of Scottsdale, AZ and Ryan Kopsa of York; 9 great-grandchildren, Sarah, James David, Maria, Julia & Kyle Kopsa all of Omaha, Morgan, Ryley & Ethan Pierce of Lincoln and Kaiden Bedient of Lincoln. Also surviving are her brother Henry (Jo) Stych of Broken Bow and her 2 sisters, Mildred Ortgies and Angeline Nun, both of Geneva. Preceding her in death were her husband Lawrence in 1995, parents, 3 brothers Ed, James & Melvin Stych, sister Libby Kolar and granddaughter Laura Kopsa.

    Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 2, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in York with the Rev. Barbara Hansen and LeRoy Hoyer officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery at York.

    http://www.metzmortuary.com/archives/kopsarose1129.html

    Rose married Lawrence Kopsa on 23 Mar 1946 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Lawrence was born on 22 Apr 1923; died on 23 Oct 1995 in York, York County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 49.  Melvin Stych Descendancy chart to this point (14.Albina3, 2.Anna2, 1.Matej1) was born on 10 Jun 1926 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Jun 1994 in Cordova, Seward County, Nebraska; was buried in Zastrow Cemetery, Cordova, Seward County, Nebraska.

    Melvin married Sylvia Jensen on 8 Sep 1946. Sylvia was born on 5 Mar 1926 in Seward County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jan 2015 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Zastrow Cemetery, Cordova, Seward County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  24. 50.  Sonja Tessar Descendancy chart to this point (19.Libby3, 3.Jan2, 1.Matej1) was born on 14 Dec 1937 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jul 2022 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Sonja Lee (Tessar) Gunther was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2022, at age 84. She passed away peacefully in San Antonio, TX, with her children by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who is so dearly loved and missed. Her memory will live on forever in the hearts of her family.

    Sonja was born December 14, 1937 in Crete, NE to parents Edward and Libby (Simacek) Tessar. She graduated from Crete High School in 1955. Sonja met her husband of 62 years, Gabriel Gunther, in Crete, and they married on August 13, 1960, later having two children, Grant and Sheryl. Sonja had a long career, including many years serving in the Dean's Offices of the College of Agriculture and the College of Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She retired in San Antonio, TX, where she enjoyed many years with her family. During her life, Sonja enjoyed serving the Catholic Church, the Sokol Organization, and the American Legion Club.

    Sonja's smile could light up any room, and her personal interest in her friends and family was endearing. She had a keen ability to stay connected with longtime friends, regardless of distance, maintaining close friendships and keeping in touch with their families throughout the years. She embraced her Czech heritage and was always quick to share Czech cuisine or music with friends and neighbors. Throughout her life, Sonja demonstrated keen interest in history, geography, travel, and politics, often engaging those around her in insightful conversation.

    Sonja was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Libby Tessar, of Crete, NE, and her husband Gabriel Gunther, of Frankfort, KS. She is survived by her son Grant (Elise); daughter Sheryl (Christopher); and grandsons Christopher and Andrew, all of San Antonio, TX, and several cousins. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 27, at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete, NE. Final interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Crete, NE. Memorials may be sent in Sonja's honor to a charity of donor's choice.

    (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

    Sonja married Gabriel Benedict Gunther on 13 Aug 1960. Gabriel was born on 21 Mar 1929 in Bigelow, Marshall County, Kansas; died on 19 Jun 2022 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  25. 51.  Edward Frank Sluka Descendancy chart to this point (23.Edward3, 7.Marie2, 1.Matej1) was born on 28 Dec 1944 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 2 Sep 2007 in Roca, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    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)

    Edward married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  26. 52.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (24.Helen3, 7.Marie2, 1.Matej1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

  27. 53.  Sharon Elaine Slezak Descendancy chart to this point (26.Milo3, 9.Josefa2, 1.Matej1) 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.

    Notes:

    The daughter of Milo and Joann SLEZAK. (Milligan, p 311).

    Obituary for Sharon E. Hromadka
    A Funeral Service for Sharon will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Kim Dunker will preside over the Funeral Service.

    A Graveside Service will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan following the Funeral Service.

    Public Visitation will be on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva.

    Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

    Sharon Elaine Hromadka, age 75, of York, Nebraska passed away on June 8th, 2022 at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Sharon was born to Milo & JoAnn (Lottes) Slezak on November 21, 1946 in York, Nebraska.

    Sharon worked for over 40 years as the Executive Coordinator for York General Hospital Environmental Services Department. She was hardworking and committed not only to her profession, but to her family as well.

    Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She took great pride in ensuring her loved ones were always put first and cared for.

    Sharon is survived by her son, Darren Hromadka of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandchildren Alexis (Jason) Hoff of York, Nebraska; Carston and Crew Hromadka of Lincoln, Nebraska; great-granddaughter Lakelynn Jo Hoff of York, Nebraska; siblings Mike (Risa) Slezak of York, Nebraska, Mark (Cheryl) Slezak of Geneva, Nebraska. Mary Richardson and the late David Richardson of Murdock, Kansas; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

    She was preceded in death by her parents Milo and JoAnn; husbands Roland and Ronald; and sister Beverly.

    Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

    Sharon married Roland Gene Hromadka on 16 Sep 1967 in Nebraska. Roland (son of Living and Living) was born on 9 Mar 1947 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 Feb 1968 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Sharon married Ronald Dean Hromadka after 1968. Ronald (son of Living and Living) was born on 9 Mar 1947 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 6 Apr 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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