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Marie B. "Mary" Kaspar

Female Abt 1882 - Abt 1918  (~ 36 years)


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  1. 1.  Marie B. "Mary" Kaspar 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.

    Marie married Jan "John" Simacek about 1898. Jan (son of Matej "Mike" Simacek, Jr. and Marie Polak) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Rosa Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1904 in Nebraska; and died.
    2. 3. Edward J. Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1906 in Nebraska; and died.
    3. 4. Frank Simacek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Nebraska; and died.
    4. 5. John Simacek, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1911 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; and died.
    5. 6. 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.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rosa Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marie1) 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).


  2. 3.  Edward J. Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marie1) was born about 1906 in Nebraska; and died.

    Notes:

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


  3. 4.  Frank Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marie1) 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).


  4. 5.  John Simacek, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marie1) was born about 1911 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; and died.

    Notes:

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


  5. 6.  Libby Simacek Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marie1) 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. 7. 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.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Sonja Tessar Descendancy chart to this point (6.Libby2, 1.Marie1) 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]



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