Anna Betkova

Notes:

Ancestry.com links her to the Anna Hruby, enumerated in Valley County, (and later Custer County) Nebraska 1900, 1910, and 1920. Dates of birth don't seem to match however, as the 1900 census shows Anna Hruby was born in April 1899. Additionally, if Joseph and Richard were her sons, she would have been enumerated with Joseph Maresh and those sons in 1920. It might be Joseph and Richard were born to a previous wife?

Bob Nohavec shows that Anna was actually Anna BETKOVA, the daughter of Vaclav BETKA and Elizabeth ROHACEK. Althought the 1930 census shows her as born in Nebraska, Bob instead lists her place of birth as Rounice, and shows she emigrated in 1908.

Anna married Josef "Joseph" Maresh on 29 Sep 1913. Josef was born on 17 Mar 1880 in Bohemia; died on 3 Jan 1956 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Erma Fujan on 14 Jan 1942. Erma (daughter of Frank Fujan, III and Alba "Abbie" Bernasek) was born on 13 Jun 1922 in Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska; died on 30 Mar 1975 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1940 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated April 12-15, 1940
SD 8 ED 30-21 Sheet 3A
56-R-8-Yes
Maresh, Edward Head M W 24 S No h-4 Neb R Fillmore Neb Farmer

Edward married Mildred Mamie Cudly on 19 Sep 1940. Mildred (daughter of Joseph John Cudly and Mamie Elznic) was born on 17 Feb 1921 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 12 Mar 2010 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He shares a double marker with Ruth Ann, born 30 Sept 1924, whom he married on 24 May 1947. FindAGrave also indicates he was a veteran of World War II. The 2008 Milligan History book notes that he enlisted in the Army Air Corp and was stationed in the Marianas and flew 35 B-29 missions over Japan. He was commissioned as a flight engineer. He was elected and served as Senator of the 32nd District in the Nebraska Legislature from 1971 to 1981, and resigned to accept an appointment as Deputy Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. He was also on the Fillmore County Fair Board, as well as on the State Fair Board.

Richard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

FindAGrave has a photo of his military grave marker, inscribed with a cross, and reading:

Ellsworth E. MARESH
1st Lt US Army
Korea
Aug 24 1926 Feb 1 1999

The 2008 Milligan History book shows that he married Delores Eden and had two children, Kenneth and Marjorie (married a KNIGHT) who live in Lincoln. Ellsworth second wife was named Bonnie, and they lived in Omaha.

Notes:

"...Carolyn Ann Maresh, who married on 24 Jun 1950 Gary Schmalpen. They had three children, Steven born 12 Mar 1961; Debbie born 19 Sept 1962, and Jeffrey born 10 Dec 1967."

Carolyn A. Schmalken, age 70, of Lincoln, died March 25, 2013.

Survived by husband, Gary; son & daughter-in-law, Steve & Tammy Schmalken, Malcolm; daughter & son-in- law, Debrah & Danny Jr. Kage, LaVista; sons & daughters-in-law, Jeff & Melanie Schmalken, Valparasio, Brian & Tiffany Schmalken, Ft. Worth, Texas; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Fellowship Community Church, 86th & Holdrege St. Officiating: Pastor George Cook. Viewing: Friday 9-9, with family 6-8 at the funeral home. Burial: Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to the family, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at http://www.bmlfh.com/

Lincoln Journal Star, 28 Mar 2013, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Notes:

July 10, 1948 ? April 15, 2023

Larry Dean Maresh was born July 10, 1948 to Edward and Mildred Maresh in Friend, NE. The family moved to Lincoln when Larry was 7. Larry graduated from Lincoln High in 1966. He attended UNL for 2 years majoring in engineering and was a member of the Triangle Fraternity.

When Larry realized he was going to be drafted, he enlisted in the US Army and served in the Security Services Division. After spending a year in Vietnam, he was honorably discharged and returned to Lincoln. Upon returning, he attended Lincoln School of Commerce and graduated with his degree in accounting. His first job was at the Lincoln Airport Authority, and he retired from the Airport Authority as Deputy Director of Administration in 2007.

Larry married the love of his life Peggy in 1976 and they would have celebrated 47 years of marriage in July. Larry enjoyed many hobbies; golfing, cooking, playing softball, hunting and fishing and he was able to share those hobbies with his son Brent. Larry and Brent were able to share an antelope and elk hunting trip which Larry talked about for years. Larry's fondest memories were the times spent at the family cabin at Lake McConaughy. Larry loved the sandhills and enjoyed the terrain and watching the wildlife. Larry was known for his cooking and grilling, and his family and friends will miss his french toast, lasagna, and his cr?me brulee.

Larry was a member of the Kiwanis Club, Capital City Kiwanis Club and American Legion Post #3. He was also a Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader.

Larry is survived by his wife Peggy, son Brent and daughter-in-law Jana and grandchildren Ardy and Harry. Larry always said Brent was the best thing he ever did with his life and Ardy and Harry were his pride and joy. He is also survived by his sister-in-law and brother-in-lawn June and Rick Issler, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Mike and Linda Nelson, 3 nephews and 1 niece and their families and his fur baby Sophie.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carolyn Schmalken and his brother-in-law Gary Schmalken, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Jack and Patricia Nelson.
A military burial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln. A reception will follow at Wyuka Funeral Home, Lincoln. Cremation was chosen. Memorials may be made to the Capital Humane Society or the Lincoln Children's Zoo.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Wyuka Funeral Home website)