Katerina Vondracek

Katerina married Anton Uldrich before 1872 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. Anton was born on 14 May 1843 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 3 Jun 1899 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Barbara Petrasek. Barbara was born in Dec 1876 in Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Adolph got lost trying to get home from school on the day of the famous blizzard of 1888. He found a hog house and climbed in it to keep warm among the hogs. He lost one of his toes to frost bite. Being quite a joker, he always told his children a mouse chewed it off. (Milligan, p 335).

Adolph married Antonie Stejskal about 1899. Antonie (daughter of Frank Stejskal and Anna Stastny) was born on 7 Jun 1879 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jul 1946 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Antonia Simacek. Antonia (daughter of Matej "Mike" Simacek, Jr. and Marie Polak) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Vaclav "James" Simacek on 19 Feb 1901. Vaclav (son of Matej "Mike" Simacek, Jr. and Marie Polak) was born on 28 Sep 1876 in Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Census Listings:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty
Enumerated 19 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 32 Sheet 3A Stamped 137
45-46
Uldrich, Edward Head M W 24 m10 Neb Aust Bohemian Aust Bohemian Farmer General Farm
Uldrich, Emma Wf F W 24 m1 0 0/0 Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia
Uldrich, Kathrine Mother F W 50 Wd 7/5 Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia 1870 Bohemian
Karas, Karl Servent M W 32 S Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia 1907 Al Bohemian Laborer Farm

Edward married Emma Bors on 7 Feb 1910. Emma (daughter of Petr "Peter" Bors and Kristyna Hran?cov) was born on 7 Feb 1885 in Nebraska; died on 27 Sep 1915 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 29 Sep 1915 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anton married Mamie Cudly on 6 Aug 1929 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Mamie (daughter of Jan "John" Cudly and Marie "Mary" Buzek) was born on 2 Aug 1906 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 28 Mar 2001 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married Michael Zeleny on 30 Jun 1926. Michael (son of Josef "Joseph" Zeleny and Anna Bures) was born on 25 Oct 1901; died on 15 Sep 1968 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Sep 1968 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Rose Marie Schleis on 14 Mar 1936. Rose was born on 29 Dec 1919; died in Jul 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Frank Fred Naimon. Frank was born on 4 Mar 1912; died on 8 Jan 1992 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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His wife, Geraldine, also died in Tuscon on October 20, 2008, according to the SSDI.

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Funeral services for Ron will be held on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 10:30 AM at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva with Pastor Eldon Nicholson officiating.

Visitation will begin on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan.

Military graveside services will take place in the Milligan North Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation.

Ronald D. Uldrich of Milligan, NE passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Fairview Manor in Fairmont, NE. Ronald D. Uldrich was the son of Anton W. Uldrich and Mamie (Chudly) Uldrich and was born on the family farm, section 36 NW1/4 Glengary Township in Fillmore County, NE on April 7, 1933. Ronald attended rural school District #48 in Fillmore County for his first eight years of education; he then attended Milligan Public High School District #71 and graduated in 1950.
Ronald farmed with he father until May 12, 1958 when he was inducted into the army. His basic training was at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. From there he was sent to Korea the remainder of his time in active service and remained in the military reserves for six years following his duties in Korea. After his years with the military Ronald returned home and started farming with his father.
Ronald met Mary L. Engle in the summer of 1955 and they were married in the summer on June 2, 1957 at the First Congregational Church of Christ in Geneva, NE. Ronald was baptized and joined the church in 1956.

Ronald and Mary made their home in section 14 NW ? Glengary Township west of Milligan, NE. They still lived on the same farm for 58 years. Ronald and Mary just had their 58th Wedding Anniversary on June 2nd this year (2015). Together they had four children; Ronald Perry, David Rae, Janine Marie and Alex Dean.

Ronald is a member of the American Legion HSSK Post 240 of Milligan, a member of DAU, he served on the Milligan school board for five years, and Ronald also served on the Fillmore County ASCS board.

In 2010 Ronald helped his sons harvest their wheat crop. He was also honored on KOLN as the farmer of the week in 2006

Ronald's hobbies included going to farm sales, listening to Polka Party and dancing.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise (Engle) Uldrich; children, son, Ron and wife, Chris
Uldrich of Milligan, NE; son, Dave Uldrich of Allen, NE; daughter, Janine Uldrich and
husband, Rick Buchanan of Beatrice, NE; son, Alex and wife, Deb Uldrich of Milligan, NE;
grandchildren, Michael (Nina) Uldrich of Lincoln, NE; Kayla (Trent) Morrow of Elgin, NE;
Arich Uldrich of Arizona,; Clarisa (Brandan) Kattes of Milligan, NE; Michele (James) Kattes-Nesbitt of Exeter, NE; Ethan (Amy) Kattes of Lincoln, NE; Alyssa (Dana) Schuett of Gretna, NE; Corey (Traci) Uldrich of Hartington, NE; Devin, Parker, Morgan & Trevvor Uldrich of Milligan, NE; Zach Olson of Lincoln, NE; and Cierra & Paige Buchanan of Omaha, NE; great-grandchildren, Alexis Uldrich, Natalia Uldrich, Marcos, Alyssia, Gavin, Creighton, Jordyn Nesbitt, Carter Nesbitt, Katelyn Uldrich, Lauren Uldrich, Makenna, Riley Kelly, Alayna Schuett, and soon a great-grandson; sister, Marlene & husband, JoeAguilar of Denver, CO; George Engle of Geneva, NE; Ruth and Delbert Sorge of Geneva, NE; Eleanor and Arlan Becker of Exeter, NE; Joe Vnoucek of Friend, NE and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Mamie (Chudly) Uldrich, Phyllis Engle, Willis and Beth Engle, Harold and Helen Engle, Frank Engle, Anna Vnoucek, Kristen Engle, Lawrence Engle and in-laws, Constantine and Emma (Svehla) Engle.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

(Research):Obituary of his son-in-law, Rick A. Buchanan, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy.

Rick A. Buchanan, 60 of Beatrice, NE, passed away at his home on Friday, April 24, 2020. He was born June 16, 1959 in Lincoln, NE. He graduated from Beatrice High School in 1977. Rick worked with his father as an electrician before going back to school to be a network analyst. He worked four years for Hoover MFG, then moved to the east coast and worked at several companies as a network engineer. After moving back to Beatrice, he worked for BSDC, Landmark Foods and Walmart until health issues forced him to retire. He married Janine Uldrich on April 10, 2014. Rick had been involved with the Community Players. He enjoyed playing drums and was the drummer for the band "Whizker Bizket". He enjoyed Husker football, North Carolina, his Scottish Heritage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra concerts and the trees in his yard. Rick was an excellent cook, enjoying smoking and barbecuing.

Survivors include his wife, Janine; daughters, Ciera Buchanan and Paige Buchanan both of Omaha, NE; granddaughters, Riley, Isabella, and Piper all of Omaha; 3 step-children, Clarisa Kattes of Milligan, NE, Michele Nesbitt (James) of Geneva, NE, Ethan Kattes (Amy Jo Baugh) of Hickman, NE; 3 step-grandchildren, Jordyn, Carter, and Rainie Nesbitt; mother-in-law, Mary L. Uldrich of Milligan; brothers-in-law, Ronald Uldrich (Chris) Milligan, David Uldrich of Allen, NE, and Alex Uldrich (Deborah) of Milligan; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar "Buck" and LaVerna Joann (Jaegar) Buchanan; father-in-law, Ronald D. Uldrich and aunt, Cora Kelly.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday May 22, 2020 at Harman-Wright Mortuary Chapel in Beatrice. The family asks that Husker or casual attire be worn for the services. A memorial is suggested to Beatrice Educational Foundation with the mortuary in charge. A guestbook is available at www.harmanwrightmortuary.com Harman-Wright Mortuary of Beatrice in charge of arrangements.

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Obituary

A Funeral Service for Bernard will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Milligan, Nebraska with Pastor Murry Johnston presiding.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family greeting the public from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Military Graveside Services will be conducted by the Milligan American Legion HSSK Post 240 at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska.

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

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic masks will be required.

All requirements by the DHM for COVID-19 protocol will be followed.

A Livestream Video of the Funeral Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. To view the Livestream Video you can go to Farmer & Son Funeral Home's Facebook Page or in your search engine type @friendlyfuneraldirectors and click the link to Farmer & Son Funeral Home's Facebook Page. You do not have to have Facebook to view the Livestream Video.

Bernard Wayne Zeleny was born to Mike Zeleny and Frances Uldrich Zeleny on December 26, 1926 at the farm home 2 miles south of Burress, Nebraska. Bernard left his family's arms for God's on October 28, 2020 at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Nebraska.
As a young boy, Bernard attended Country School District #68 for two years and after his parents moved to the home place, he finished his country schooling at District #25. He later graduated with the Class of 1944 from Exeter Public School. During his youth, he enjoyed hunting with his childhood friend, Don Sluka, also trapping fur bearing animals. He was a loyal member of a beef 4-H Club. Bernard played football in High School and was active in school plays.

During World War II, Bernard was drafted into the US Army at 18 years old and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was a 74 year member of the Milligan American Legion Post #240; serving faithfully in the Color Guard. He was a Charter Member of the Milligan Rural Fireman, later serving as President. He was a member of the Milligan Lodge, Knights of Pythias, serving in all officer positions until attaining Chancellor. Bernard was an active member of the Milligan United Methodist Church for over 60 years.

Bernard was united in marriage to Lorene Tesar on April 19, 1951 in the little white Methodist Church in Milligan. They lived their entire married life of 68 years on a farm northwest of Milligan. He was a farmer and enjoyed farming with John Deere and Oliver tractors. Bernard raised cattle all of his life. He enjoyed fixing things, reading and watching TV, especially local news, weather, and farm markets.

God blessed their marriage with two precious children, Carol Louise and David Wayne.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather with a kind heart and a gentle spirit. Bernard was a man of simple tastes. He loved his family and treasured his friends. His gentle soul and quiet manner earned him the affection and admiration of many. His hard work and thoughtful management enabled his family to survive and thrive.

Bernard was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lorene, his parents, Mike and Frances Zeleny, brother, Bob Zeleny, brother & sister-in-law, Ralph and Arlene Hromadka, parents-in-law, James and Barbara Tesar, and nephew, Jim Zeleny.

He is survived by his children: daughter, Carol and husband, Patrick Darnell of Lincoln; and son, David of Milligan; grandchildren: Heather Liggett of Kansas; Benjamin Darnell of Tucson, Arizona; Laura and husband, Cody Valentine of Beatrice; and Kristen Zeleny of Lincoln; great-grandchildren: Aurora and Henry Liggett, Boston Donovan Zeleny and Vincent Valentine; sister-in-law, Diane Zeleny; nieces and nephews: Barbara Hromadka; Mike and wife, Amy Zeleny; Jeff Zeleny; Logan, Sam and Max Zeleny; Claire, Katherine, John and Lauren Zeleny; Deb and husband, Todd Cook and family; and Cindy Thieszen; and many cousins and friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Bernard married Lorene Jean Tesar on 19 Apr 1951 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Lorene (daughter of James Jerry Tesar and Barbara A. Becwar) was born on 19 Mar 1931 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 7 Jul 2019 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Biographical info below copied from his FindAGrave memorial page:

US Army

A 67-year-old rural Fillmore County man was killed Saturday in a tractor rollover near Exeter.

According to the Nebraska State Patrol, Robert D. Zeleny of Fairmont died in the 3:12 p.m. accident, a quarter-mile east of Road 19 on the county Road K.

A large bale of hay fell from a front loader of Zeleny's tractor, causing the tractor to flip and killing the farmer instantly, the Associated Press reported.

Hastings Tribune October 28, 2002.

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charlie J. Uldrich, 64, Milligan Neb., died Sunday May 9, 2010. Born to Edward and Rose (Schleis) Uldrich, Jr. at Milligan, Neb.

Survivors: wife, Mary E. Uldrich, Milligan, Neb.; son, T.J. Uldrich, Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters, Tracee and Jeremy Fairbanks, Crete, Neb., Tobiann and Scott Waters, Hickman, Neb., Tami Jo Uldrich, Lincoln, Neb.; three grandchildren; sisters, Rose and Art Basso-Lincoln, Donna Fredell, Lincoln, Norma Uldrich, San Pedro, Calif.

Services 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan, Neb. Visitation, beginning Wednesday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. with family to greet friends 6 to 8 p.m. Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel. Military graveside services, Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan, Neb. Fr. Kenneth Borowiak is officiating. Memorials are directed to the family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Obituary for Carolyn F. Rischling

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Milligan, Nebraska. Pastor Murry Johnston will preside over the Funeral Service.

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

Visitation will be on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

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

Carolyn Fern Rischling was born on June 11, 1937, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Frank and Mildred (Uldrich) Naimon with her twin brother Verlyn at St Elizabeth's hospital. She passed away at the Bertrand Nursing Home in Bertrand, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, 4 months, and 18 days.

Carolyn grew up on a farm east of Geneva and graduated from Geneva Public School in 1954.She worked for Koehler's grain elevator for three years in Geneva after graduation. Carolyn then moved to Denver with three of her friends from Geneva. They lived there for three years before returning back to Lincoln. While living in Lincoln, she met her husband, Bob, at a dance in Milligan.

Carolyn was married to Bob "Duke" Rischling at the Geneva United Methodist Church on June 15, 1968. They had a son Ryan who was born August 11, 1970, and daughter Marci who was born May 30, 1974.
She was a member of the Legion Auxiliary post #240 in Milligan for 55 years and the Milligan United Methodist Church. During harvest season in summer and fall, she helped Duke at the grain facilities that he managed. In 1985, she became the post master relief in Milligan and did that for 24 years. Duke and Carolyn were married for over 46 years before his passing in 2015.

Carolyn moved out to the Bertrand Nursing Home in June of 2015. She stayed active by attending her grandchildren's events as long as she could. She loved reading, listening to books, playing cards and doing puzzles.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Rischling; parents Frank and Mildred Naimon; in-laws Adolph and Mary Rischling; brothers-in-law Ron Korbelik, Dean Placek, James Luzum, Jr., and Al Kudlacek; sisters-in-law Arlene Luzum and Kathy Rischling; nephews Paul Placek and Jay Luzum; and niece Kim Luzum.

She is survived by her son Ryan and wife Teresa Rischling of Bennington, Nebraska; daughter Marci Stewart and husband Dusty of Atlanta, Nebraska; grandchildren Austin and Jessie Rischling of Memphis, Tennessee, Riley Rischling and fianc? Jordan Coulter of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, Jackson Rischling of Omaha, Nebraska, Hanna and Carly Stewart of Atlanta, Nebraska; brother and sister-in-law Verlyn and Lois Naimon of Fremont, Nebraska; sister Elaine Korbelik of Milligan, Nebraska; brother-in-law Dick Rischling of Milligan, Nebraska; sisters-in-law Irma Kudlacek of Geneva, Nebraska and Alma Placek of Milligan, Nebraska; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Carolyn married Robert R. "Duke" Rischling on 15 Jun 1968 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Robert (son of Adolph Rischling and Mary Kratina) was born on 12 Apr 1926 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 11 Feb 2015 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]