Anton A. Hamouz

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Anton worked at the Taylor and Burke grain elevator in Milligan. He was later employed by Victor Laun and Company, general merchandiser, and eventually went into business with his brother-in-law, founding the firm of Hamouz and Stech. Anton was an early user of new technology. He installed a telephone between his store and home in June, 1900. In 1910, he dug a basement under his home in order to intall a light plant for electricity. He was the fifth person in Milligan to own a car, buying one in 1913. He was active in Civic events, serving as county supervisor for Glengary Township for several terms. He was also a member of the Sokol Society, the Knights of Columbus, and the Catholic Workmen. (Milligan, pp 282-283).

Anton married Anna Stech on 7 Nov 1892. Anna was born on 18 Apr 1874; died on 24 Apr 1903 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anton married Antonie Koca on 17 Jan 1905 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Antonie (daughter of Vaclav Koca and Anna Sopr) was born on 27 Sep 1879 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jul 1967 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mayme married Edward Frank Laun on 21 Apr 1919. Edward was born on 5 Nov 1899 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 31 Dec 1978 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Crete Riverside Cemetery, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alice Krupicka. Alice was born on 22 Sep 1901; died on 30 Dec 1999 in River Edge, Bergen County, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was baptized Hugo Anton Hamouz. After graduating from Milligan High School in 1922, he first worked for a garage. In 1929, he left for the State of Washington. He later moved to San Francisco, where he repaired automobiles as a partner in a garage. In 1942, he joined the Air Force. He was stationed in the African and Italian Theaters, in the ground maintenance division. After his discharge in 1946, he returned to California and was employed by United Airlines. Anton missed his friends and family in Nebraska, and spent most of his vacation time in Milligan. (Milligan, pp 283-284).

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James was called "Gumbo," a nickname he acquired during this school years. (Milligan, p 286).

James married Sylvia Elanor Rischling on 11 May 1933 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Sylvia (daughter of Henry Rischling and Albina Korbelik) was born on 23 Feb 1913 in Nebraska; died on 22 Apr 1974 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emilye married Robert V. Smrha on 6 Jul 1931 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Robert was born on 8 Jan 1907 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 Oct 1978 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A 1928 graduate of Milligan Public School, he began farming near Milligan. After his marriage, he and Helen moved to a farm west of Milligan, on Section 11, Glengary Township. This farm was purchased by Lew's grandparents, Vaclav and Anna (Sopr) KOCA from the Chicago Burlington and Omaha Railroad. Lew was interested and active in civic and community activities. He was a charter member of the Milligan Volunteer Fire Department, on the Glengary Township Board, a member of the Milligan Board of Education and on the Fillmore County Redistricting Committee. (Milligan, p 288).

Alois married Helen I. Radil on 20 Sep 1938 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Helen (daughter of Albert L. Radil and Agnes Yeck) was born on 15 Jul 1915 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 28 Mar 1998 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edward L. Hamouz 95, Lincoln, died Monday (12/22/08). He was born 9/27/13 in Milligan, Neb. to Antone (sic) & Antonie (Koca) Hamouz. U.S. Army & WWII Veteran. Formerly employed by Fairmont Foods of Crete & U.N.L. Memberships: St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Lincoln; Milligan American Legion Post 240.
Survivors: nephews & spouses, Myron & Fayrene Hamouz & their daughter, Michelle Hamouz, Hickman; William E. & Elaine Hamouz, Denver, Colo.; Charles V. & Julie Smrha; Earl & Emily Hommen; Clark & Katherine Schartz, all of Topeka, Kan.; J. Clark & Darlene Noble, Holdrege; William & Jeanne Howard, River Edge, N.J.; nieces, Patricia Bartels, Tobias; Betty Tilley, Pikeville, N.C.; brother-in-law & sister-in-law; great nieces & great nephews. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Ann; two nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday (12/27/08) with Rosary at 9:30 a.m. on Sat., all at St. Teresa's Catholic Church, 735 S. 36th St., Lincoln. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Friday (12/26/08) at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. Interment: Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to Milligan American Legion Post 240.

(From the Lincoln Journal Star, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Edward married Ann Vlasta Loukota on 20 Jun 1942 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Ann was born on 28 Jan 1913; died on 23 Apr 2004 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Leo J. Cudly on 7 Jan 1941 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Leo (son of Josef "Joseph" Cudly and Mary Nejdl) was born on 18 May 1920 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 30 May 1988 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A 1961 graduate of Milligan High School, Darrel received an Associate Degree in Auto Mechanics from Southeast Community College. He worked for B&B Chevrolet Auto Supply in Friend for 24 years. He also farmed part-time in Glengary and Liberty Township after the death of his father. An excellent mechanic, he also loved the outdoors and the peace and quiet of tilling the fields. (Milligan, p 284).

Darrel married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Myron graduated from Milligan in 1965, after which he completed a training course in meat cutting at the National School of Meat Cutting in Toledo, Ohio. Upon his return to the Milligan community, he opened Milligan Locker and Meats with his parents until late 1970. Closing the locker, he moved to Lincoln where he was employed by Harold's Jack and Jill in Hickman, Nebraska. (Milligan, p 288).

Death Notice

"Myron L. Hamouz, 68, of Hickman, died on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. Husband to Fayrene; father to Michelle.

Visitation: 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. Private interment."

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Myron married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1988, Lowell and his family were living on the James Hamouz home farm southeast of Milligan. (Milligan, p 287).

A Memorial Service for Lowell will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Pastor Eric Black will preside over the Memorial Service.

A Graveside Committal of Ashes will take place in the Tobias Cemetery following the Memorial Service.

Memorials will be directed to; JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation); https://www2.jdrf.org

Lowell Dean Bartels was born in Fairbury, Nebraska on April 18, 1959 to Gaylord & Patricia (Hamouz) Bartels. He passed away peacefully at Bryan Medical Center, in Lincoln, Nebraska on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at the age of 62 years, 8 months, and 19 days. He was the oldest of 2 children born in the family.

Lowell grew up on a farm south of Tobias, Nebraska and attended Meridian High School. After High School, Lowell attended Southeast Community College in Milford, NE in the Building Construction Program. Lowell stayed dedicated to his trade and worked many years in building construction and carpentry, while building many friendships with coworkers and customers along the way. His dedication to his trade, great work ethic and willingness to teach are the characteristics that best describe Lowell.

Anyone who knew Lowell knows he sure enjoyed a good laugh with friends and coworkers. Always willing to teach those around him, especially when it came to the carpentry trade and gardening. He had a heart for animals, especially his dogs at the farm. He also had a love and skill for gardening, where he spent many evenings during the summer canning vegetables and tending to his garden.
Although his animals and gardening had a special place in his heart, nothing could come close to the love he had for his three children and eight grandchildren. Whenever he had the chance to see them or hear about them, the emotions would pour out in laughter and were usually followed by tears of joy.
Father, grandpa, son, brother and friend; you will be deeply missed by all.

Lowell was preceded in death by his father, Gaylord Bartels.

He is survived by his children Tyler (Julie) Bartels of Friend, NE; Danielle (Ed) Raney of Wahoo, NE; Shamree (Brett) Baller of Omaha, NE; grandchildren Rylan, McKinley and Brecken Bartels of Friend, NE; Ezra and Kizer Weaver of Wahoo, NE; Shaelyn, Rylee and Ava Baller of Omaha, NE. He is also survived by his mother, Patricia Bartels of Tobias, NE; sister, Sherrill (Dwayne) Wolfe of Daykin, NE; Niece, Melanie (Deste) Baptiste of Kansas City, KS; Nephew, Brent (Elissa) Wolfe of Strang, NE; and many cousins and friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)