Frantisek "Frank" Frycek

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Frank and Terezie came to America from Kralovic, Czechoslovakia in 1904, along with children Marie, Jim, Frank and Bohumil. Their older son, Albert, had preceded them by two years. When they first arrived, they went to the farm home of Frank and Marie (Bernasek) KOTTAS. Marie's mother was Marie FRYCEK. Frank and Terezie farmed in Milligan for 11 years, later moving to Christina, Montana to farm. (Milligan, 273-274).

Frantisek married Terezie Pesik about 1884. Terezie was born on 17 Jan 1863 in Brdo, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? Kraj, Bohemia; died on 6 Oct 1928 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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Albert came alone to America in 1902 at the age of seventeen, to work for Vaclav Bernasek, whose mother was a Frycek. Albert became a citizen in 1906 at the District Court in Wilber. He set up his own homestead near Chugwater, Wyoming, but returned to Milligan to work for Joseph Jicha as a bartender at Central Hall. He was a member of ZCBJ Lodge and the Knights of Pythias. He and Marie helped perform many Czech plays at the Central Hall. Albert later worked for his father-in-law at the flour exchange, feed store and cream station. They bought a building in 1922 and engaged in the furniture, ambulance and undertaking business. In 1934, Albert had a heart attack and died after being called to the scene of a two car collison with eight people injured. Lillian continued the business until 1938, at which time she sold it to her brother, J.V. Kotas. She then opened a cafe and tavern in the building. Lillian had to work for quite a few years after Albert's death to pay off the mortgage on her home (Milligan, 272-273).

Albert married Lillian Kotas on 5 Apr 1915 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Lillian (daughter of Joseph Kotas and Marie Kubicek) was born on 26 Dec 1888 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 11 Feb 1972 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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A hard working person, Marie spent a great deal of time at the mill sacking flour, and doing other jobs. Despite her busy schedule she always managed to find time to help others. (Milligan, p 327).

Marie married Albert Joseph Kassik, Sr. on 21 Mar 1911. Albert (son of Josef Kasik and Veronika Franek) was born on 10 Mar 1879 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Sep 1963 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rose Steinacher. Rose was born after 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bohumil moved to Christina, Montana with his brothers. After one of this brothers died, he returned to Milligan in 1940. He was called to active duty during World War II, and served in the Army. After his tour of duty, he returned to Milligan, where he and Rose ran the farm that had belonged to her parents where she was born and raised. Bob died in a tractor accident in 1967 (Milligan, 273).

Bohumil married Rose Sluka on 30 Dec 1947. Rose (daughter of Edward J. Sluka, Sr. and Marie Simacek) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Evelyn was blessed with a lovely soprano voice and sang at many Memorial Day programs at Milligan and with the Steinacher Dance Band. Prior to her marriage, she helped her widowed mother run the Checker Cafe. After they rented out the building, she went to work for the Florence Home for the Aged. During the war, she worked at the Hasting Naval Base. (Milligan, p 281).

Evelyn married Joseph Ignac "Frank" Halama on 10 Dec 1946. Joseph (son of Vaclav Halama and Antonie Hlavsa) was born on 22 Apr 1913 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 15 Jul 1981 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the flour and feed business with his father and brothers for 50 years. He became bored after his retirement, and found employment with the Geneva Implement Company. He was an instigator in getting an electrical substation in Milligan, and his home was the first residence to be connected to Natural Gas. Master Mason, Shriner and member of the York Rite and Scottish Rite. He was a dance manager for the Auditorium, and served on their board as well. (Milligan, p 326).

Albert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Leonard graduated from Milligan High School in 1940, and bought his brother, Albert, out in the wholesale soft drink business. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on December 3, 1941, ans was attached to the 503rd Fighter Squadron. His group was with the Eighth Air Force in England. He was discharged from the service on October 18, 1945, with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He went into partnership with his brothers, Fred and Albert, in the Feed Mill, Alfalfa Mill, and the implement business. They also distributed wholesale beer and soft drinks. Leonard also played the trumpet with many different bands over the years. He assumed the leadership of the Milligan Legion Brass Band in 1961, along with managing the Milligan Auditorium Theater from 1958 through 1962. He was active in numerous civic organizations. (Milligan, p 330).

Leonard married Arlene Venice Vnoucek on 21 May 1946. Arlene (daughter of Joseph Robert Vnoucek and Ella Eret) was born on 24 Jul 1925 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jan 2022 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Served in the U.S. Army for four years, being stationed in Germany. (Milligan, p 326).

A Funeral Service for Tom will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Kim Dunker will officiate the service.

Visitation will take place on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan.

Following the Funeral Service it was Tom's wish to be cremated. His cremains will be placed in the Bohemian National Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Ulysses Volunteer Fire Department, Dwight American Legion, or Ulysses Cemetery Association.

Tom C. Kassik was born on April 27, 1948 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Albert & Neva (Hawthorne) Kassik. He passed away on December 6, 2018 in David City at the age of 70 years, 7 months, and 9 days.

He grew up in Milligan, Nebraska where as a young boy, he went to the Mill (Kassik Milling) with his father and helped grind feed.

Tom attended school in Milligan and graduated in 1966. He then attended Milford Vocational School in Milford, Ne where he was educated in auto mechanics. After his graduation from Milford, he enlisted in the Army in 1968 and served until 1970.

Upon his return from the service, he farmed and raised cattle. He later became a truck driver. He often told how he saw the entire lower 48 states and most of Canada in the 30 years he spent on the road.

On March 26, 2006, He married DeLores (Miller) Hood at their home in Milligan. They later moved to Ulysses, NE. This marriage brought along two grown daughters and two grandsons. Tom enjoyed being known as "Grandpa Tom".

Tom retired, but not quite. He enjoyed hauling grain for D & R farms when they needed him and then later for Bertrand Farms. He claimed trucking was in his blood.

Tom was a member of the Milligan Volunteer Fire Department as well as a member of the Masonic Lodge in Geneva. After moving to Ulysses, he joined the American Legion in Dwight Ne.

Tom suffered a heart attack and passed away on December 6, 2018. He will be remembered for his quiet manner and his gentle kindness to his family and friends. May he rest in the loving care of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Sam Kassik; and his first wife Carol Mooney.

He is survived by his wife, DeLores Kassik of Ulysses, Nebraska; stepson Arley Mooney of Lincoln, Nebraska; stepdaughters Natalie Mooney-Murray and husband Thomas of North Grafton, Massachusetts, Laurie Elder and husband Robert of Ulysses, Nebraska, Linda Metzger and husband Garin of Seward, Nebraska; grandchildren Bailey Mooney of Bee, Nebraska, Ethan Murray of North Grafton, Massachusetts, Wyatt Elder of Ulysses, Nebraska, Morgan Elder of Ulysses, Nebraska; nieces, cousins, and friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Thomas married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A graduate of Lincoln Northeast High School. Never married. Bachelors from Wesleyan; Master in School Administration from the University of Nebraska. He taught High School in Friend until he passed away from a heart attack at school in 1982. A ten year scholarship, awarded each year to a graduating senoir, was established as a Memorial to him. (Milligan, p 197).

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Dennis received a football scholarship to Doane College in Crete, and graduated with a bachelors degree in 1971. He is in Banking in Denver, Colorado. (Milligan, p 198).

After a 6 month battle with cancer, Dennis died peacefully on Sunday, June third surrounded by numerous friends and his wife Susan Beranek. In addition to his wife, Dennis is survived by Tom and Patricia Foster (brother-in-law and sister in-law), Luke Foster (nephew), Laura Foster (niece), Joanne & Lyle Lewis (aunt/uncle) and other relatives.

He is a graduate of Doane College (Crete, NE) where he was a member of the 1967 - 1970 winning football team. He and the entire team were recently admitted to the Honor D hall of fame.

Dennis had a lengthy career in banking which began at Gateway Bank & Trust in Lincoln, NE. After relocating to Denver in 1980 he worked for a variety of financial service organizations.

Dennis was a 30+ year survivor of Ewing's Sarcoma cancer. The past 36 years he has been an avid golfer, motorcyclist, skier, swimmer, Caribbean traveler, wine aficionado, and grill master.

There will be a Celebration of His Life on Saturday, June 16, 2012. From 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM, at the DoubleTree Hotel, 7801 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. A Wake at 5:00 PM will follow at the home of Pam Kenny and Doug Kline, 3806 South Jersey, Denver, Colorado 80237.

A special room rate will be given at the DoubleTree Hotel for the Celebration of Life for Dennis L. Beranek.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Stacey Hick's fundraising page:

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/DetermiNation/

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Stacey is running the Chicago marathon in honour of Dennis and all money raised will go to the American Cancer Society.

Dennis married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]