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Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Raymond Beznoska was born on 24 Jan 1909 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma (son of Frank R. Beznoska, Jr. and Bessie Mamie Havlik); died on 26 Sep 1988 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Tuesday, September 27, 1988

    Raymond Beznoska

    North Bend--Funeral Services for Raymond Beznoska, 79, Nebraska City, formerly of North Bend, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, at First United Methodist Church, North Bend. He died Monday, Sept. 26, 1988, at St. Mary's Hospital, Nebraska City. He was a retired machine repairman.

    He was born Jan. 24, 1909, at Lawton, Oklahoma. He came to Nebraska in 1918 and lived in the Cedar Bluffs and North Bend areas. He moved in Nebraska City in 1983.

    Mr. Beznoska served during World War II with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Germany. He worked as a meat cutter at the Central Market, Omaha, before becoming an amusement machine repairman. During his 20 years as a repairman he worked for Bachman Music Company and Kort Amusement.

    He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Nebraska City, and a former member of the First United Methodist Church, North Bend. he wa a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post. No. 8223, North Bend, and the American Legion Post No. 340, Morse Bluff.

    He married Zelma L. Tomasek, Dec. 19, 1929, at Council Bluffs, Iowa. She died June 2, 1970.

    Survivors include one son, Kenneth, Nebraska City; two grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.

    The Rev. Hiram Lilley wil officiate Wednesday's services. Burial will be at Killian Cemetery, rural Morse Bluffs. Military graveside services will be conducted by VFW Post No. 8223, North Bend, and American Legion Post No. 340, Morse Bluff. Visitation is in progress at Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend.

    (Unreferenced news clipping, courtesy of Carolyn Mastney, Schuyler, Nebraska)

    (Research):Census Information:

    1930 Federal Census
    Nebraska, Dodge County, Union Twp
    Enumerated April 16, 1930 by April 16, 1930 by George G. Mc
    Vicker
    ED 27-27 SD 3 Sheet 5B
    108-108
    Beznoska, Frank R. Hd R M W 48 M 23 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
    Beznoska, Bessie M Wf F W 42 M 17 Neb Czech Czech
    Beznoska, Raymond F Son M W 29 M 2 29 M Ok Neb Neb
    Beznoska, Delma L DIL F W 19 M 19 Neb Neb Neb

    Raymond married Zelma L. Tomasek on 19 Dec 1929 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Zelma (daughter of John S. Tomasek and Christina ???) was born on 18 May 1910 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jun 1970 in Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Zelma L. Tomasek was born on 18 May 1910 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska (daughter of John S. Tomasek and Christina ???); died on 2 Jun 1970 in Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Funeral Services for Mrs. Raymond Beznoska

    Services for Mrs. Raymond (Zelma) Beznoska, 60, were Friday at 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Mrs. Audrey Scott officiating.

    Mrs. Clarence Karsk was organist and accompanied the singer, Mrs. Carol Bean. Pallbearers were Ed Kort, Bruce Hall, Mike Chapman, Leland Tomasek, Leonard Tomasek and Lawrence Melton.

    Mrs. Beznoska was born May 18, 1910 at North Bend and died Tuesday at Milbank, S.D. while her family was on vacation there.

    A lifetime North Bend resident, she was a member fo the Methodist Church and W.S.C.S. of the church.

    She married Raymond Beznoska Dec. 19, 1929 at Council Bluffs, Iowa.

    Survivors include her widower: one son, both of North Bend; two brothers, John Tomasek, North Bend, and Alvin, Fremont; sister Mrs. Mable Melton, Fremont; and two grandchildren.

    Burial was in Killian Cemetery, Morse Bluff. Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend, in charge.

    A memorial has been established for the Methodist Church.

    (Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping: courtesy of Caroline Mastney, Schuyler, Nebraska)



    CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

    Row 5 Sec 1 east to west

    Zelma L Beznoska
    1910 - 1970


    Children:
    1. 1. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Frank R. Beznoska, Jr. was born on 10 Aug 1881 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska (son of Frantisek "Frank" Beznoska, Jr. and Karolina "Caroline" Datel); died on 21 Dec 1956 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Frank Beznoska, 75, passed away in the Schuyler hospital Friday, Dec 21. Death followed a stroke which he suffered the previous afternoon. He was born August 10, 1881, in Saunders County near Morse Bluff. In 1902 his family moved to Oklahoma. On September 6, 1904 he was married to Bessie Havlik at Lawton.

    In 1918 the came to this community and farmed until 1935 when they moved to North Bend. Here Mr. Beznoska worked at Watt's store until he retired a few years ago. On September 6, 1954, Mr and Mrs Beznoska celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. in 1953 he received his 50 year pin from the ZCJB lodge.

    Survivors include his wife and one son, Raymond Beznoska of North Bend; four brothers, Louis, Joseph, Adolph and James, all of Oklahoma; four sisters, Anna Ruzicka of Moorehead, Minn; Albie Kucera, Lillie Tomasek, Millie Arthur, Agnes Muckendorfer, all of North Bend; one grandson Kenneth, eighteen nephews and nieces.

    Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Sellhorn Mortuary. Rev. Hugh H. Houchin officiated. Hymns were sung by Mrs. Alice Kersbergen. She was accompanied by Mrs. Vernelle Karsk. Pallbearers were Leonard Tomasek, Leland Tomasek, Duane Arthur, Ernest Kucera, Bob Allen and Louis Masiny. Burial was in the Killian cemetery in Saunders county.

    (Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping: Courtesty of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska)


    CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

    Row 5 Sec 1 east to west

    Frank R Beznoska 1881 - 1956


    (Research):Census Information:

    1910 Federal Census
    Thirteenth Census of the United States Crosby Township, Com
    anche County, Oklahoma

    #81-81 Beznoska, Frank Head M W 28 M1 5 Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia Beznoska, Bessie Wife F W 22 M1 5 Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia Beznoska, Raymond Son M W 5/12 S Oklahoma Nebraska Nebraska

    Two houses away was Frank Soukup.

    1920 Federal Census
    Nebraska, Saunders County, Cedar Bluffs, ED 146
    Enumerated 30 & 31 Jan 1920 by L.E. Smith
    SD 4 ED 146 Sheet 14B
    362-367
    Beznoska, Frank Hd M W 38 M Neb Boh Boh Farmer
    Beznoska, Bessie Wife F W 31 M Neb Boh Boh
    Beznoska, Raymond Oklahoma Neb Neb

    1930 Federal Census
    Nebraska, Dodge County, Union Twp
    Enumerated April 16, 1930 by April 16, 1930 by George G. McVicker
    ED 27-27 SD 3 Sheet 5B
    108-108
    Beznoska, Frank R. Hd R M W 48 M 23 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
    Beznoska, Bessie M Wf F W 42 M 17 Neb Czech Czech
    Beznoska, Raymond F Son M W 29 M 2 29 M Ok Neb Neb
    Beznoska, Delma L DIL F W 19 M 19 Neb Neb Neb

    Frank married Bessie Mamie Havlik on 6 Sep 1904 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Bessie was born on 17 Mar 1888 in Rushville, Sheridan County, Nebraska; died on 12 Nov 1959 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Bessie Mamie Havlik was born on 17 Mar 1888 in Rushville, Sheridan County, Nebraska; died on 12 Nov 1959 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Funeral Services for Bessie Beznoska, 71, Held Here Saturday

    Mrs. Bessie Beznoska, 71, for many years a resident of this community, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 12.

    Bessie Mamie Havlik was born in Rushville, Nebr. on March 17, 1868. As a small girl she moved with her family to Lawton, Oklahoma. On Sept. 6, 1904 she was married to Frank Beznoska, to whom one son, Raymond, was born. They moved to Nebraska in 1918 and spent the last thirty-seven years in and near North Bend.

    Mrs. Beznoska was a member of the Methodist Church and the Rebekah and Z.C.B.J. Lodges. Her husband preceded her in death in 1956.

    Survivors are the son Raymond; one grandson, Kenneth; a brother Henry J. Havlik, Lawton, OK; a sister, Agnes LaHue, Pueblo, Colorado.

    Funeral services were in the Methodist Church Saturday afternoon. The Rev. Hugh J. Hogchin officiated. Mrs. Willie Sellhorn accompanied by Mrs. Clarence Karsk, sang "Nearer My God To Thee" and "Going Home"

    Pallbearers were Leonard Tomasek, Leland Tomasek, Louis Mastny Jr, Duane Arthur, Bob Allen, and Ernest Knears?

    Burial was in Killian Cemetery in Saunders County.


    CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

    Row 5 Sec 1 east to west

    Bessie M Beznoska 1888 - 1959

    Notes:

    Married:
    North Bend Couple to Mark Golden Wedding Anniversary

    North Bend--Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Beznoska will observe their golden wedding anniversary at an open house at their home Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. dinner for relatives.

    Beznoska was born near Morse Bluffs and Mrs. Beznoska was born near Crete. Both moved to Oklahoma where they met and were married in Lawton, Oklahoma Sept. 6, 1904.

    The couple moved back to this vicinity in 1918. Since 1935 they have lived in North Bend.

    Mr. and Mrs. Beznoska have one son, Raymond, who lives in North Bend and one grandson.

    Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beznoska Observe 50th Anniversary

    Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beznoska, long time residents of North Bend, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, Sunday, September 5th, by holding an open house at their home, from two to five in the afternoon. Nearly 150 guests were present. A dinner for about 50 relatives was served at six in the evening. The honored couple received many lovely gifts, cards and flowers. Long distance phone calls came from Lawton, Oklahoma, and Flint, Michigan. Out of town guests were present from Fremont, Schuyler, Cedar Bluffs, Milligan, Omaha, Nebraska and Thunder Hawk, South Dakota.

    The attractive wedding cake was baked by their niece, Mrs. Louis Mastny, Jr. of Schuyler.

    (Undated, unreferenced news clippings: courtesty of Caroline Mastney of Schuyler, Nebraska)

    Children:
    1. 2. Raymond Beznoska was born on 24 Jan 1909 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; died on 26 Sep 1988 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.

  3. 6.  John S. Tomasek was born in Mar 1869 in Iowa; died on 12 Apr 1951; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    FindAGrave shows him as a son of Mike TOMASEK and Annie FEVELE.


    (Research):

    Census Information:

    1900 Census
    Nebraska, Dodge County, Union Twp
    Enumerated 14 Jun 1900
    SD 3 ED 100 Sheet 6A
    102-102
    Tomasek, John A Head W M Mar 1869 31 Mo Ill (???) Boh Boh Farmer
    Tomasek, Christina Wf W F Sept 1877 22 M 0 2/1 Neb Boh Boh
    Tomasek, John Son W M Aug 1892 7 S Neb Ill Ill
    Tomasek, Laurence Son W M July 1897 2 S Neb Ill Neb

    1920 Census
    Nebraska, Dodge, Union Twp, ED 115
    Enumerated 14 Jan 1920 by Edward A. Smith
    SD 3, ED 115 Sheet 4A
    Enumerated 22 Jan 1920 by Edward A. Smith
    SD 3, ED 115 Sheet 3A
    44-44
    Tomasek, John A Jr Hd O M W 26 M Neb Iowa Neb Farmer
    Tomasek, Lillie Wf F W 25 M Neb Boh Boh
    Tomasek, Caroline L Dtr F W 20/12 S Neb Neb Neb
    45-45
    Tomasek, John Hd M M W 50 M Iowa Unk-Boh Unk-Boh Farmer
    Tomasek, Christina Wf F W 41 M Neb Unk-Boh Unk-Boh
    Tomasek, Mable J Dtr F W 14 S Neb Iowa Neb
    Tomasek, Thelma Dtr F W 9 S Neb Iowa Neb
    Tomasek, Zelma Dtr F W 9 S Neb Iowa Neb
    Tomasek, Alvin Son M W 4 S Nob Iowa Neb

    John married Christina ??? about 1900. Christina was born on 8 Sep 1879 in Nebraska; died on 10 Aug 1955; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Christina ??? was born on 8 Sep 1879 in Nebraska; died on 10 Aug 1955; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    Children:
    1. Mabel J. Tomasek was born between 1905 and 1906 in Nebraska; and died.
    2. 3. Zelma L. Tomasek was born on 18 May 1910 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jun 1970 in Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    3. Thelma Tomasek was born after 1910 in Nebraska; and died.
    4. Alvin D. Tomasek was born on 1 Sep 1915 in Nebraska; died in Mar 1972 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Frantisek "Frank" Beznoska, Jr. was born on 6 Jul 1858 in Beroun, Stredocesk? kraj, Bohemia (son of Frantisek "Frank" Beznoska and Anna Krylova); died on 23 Mar 1929 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Caroline Mastney reports that the family moved to Oklahoma in 1902. Frank was able to buy each of his five sons a farm. His granddaughter Maybelle notes he "had 5 adjoining 360 acres for the 5 boys."

    "Illness Fatal to A Resident of North Bend"

    Frank Beznoski, sr., of North Bend, died Saturday afternoon in Kolouch hospital, where he had been brought Friday for treatment. He had been a sufferer with stomach trouble for several years.

    Funeral services were held Tuesday at the ZBDJ Hall in Morse Bluff, with burial in Morse Bluff cemetery.

    Mr. Beznoski was born July 6, 1858, in Bohemia, and came to the United States as a young man. He was married to Miss Caroline Datel in North Bend Nov 20, 1876 and 10 children were born to the union. The surviving children are Frank of North Bend, and Lewis, Joseph, Adolph and James all of Lawton, Oklahoma, Anna Ruzicka of Moorhead, Minn., and Albie Kudtka, Lillie Tomasek, Millie Arthur and Agnes Dupth, all of North Bend.

    Mr. Beznoski was actively engaged in farming until about 10 years ago, when he retired and had since made his home in North Bend.

    "Called by Death"

    Death on Saturday evening released Frank Beznoska, Sr., from suffering which had been his protion for a number of years due to stomach trouble. His condition had been serious for the past few months. On Friday he was removed from his home to a hospital at Schuyler, where he passed away the following evening.

    Hoping for relief from his ailment, he spent the summer and fall in Oklahoma but returned to North Bend in December not much improved.

    Funeral services conducted by Rev. Phillipps of Clarkson were held Tuesday. Following a short service at the home at 1:00 services were held at 2:00 pm at the ZCBJ hall in Morse Bluff. Interment was made in the Killian cemetery in Saunders county.

    Among those whos were her from a distance to attend the funeral were: Mrs. Anna Ruzicka, Moorhead, Minnesota; Joe and James Beznoska, Lawton, Oklahoma; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Soukup and daughter Marie, Milligan, Nebraska; Frank Soukup, Sr. and Joe Soukup, Milligan, Nebraska.

    Frank Beznoska was born at Beron, Bohema (sic), July 6, 1858. He came to America with his parents in 1869 when he was eleven years old. The family located first in Cleveland, Ohio, but not long after came to Saunders county, Nebraska, and took up land near where the town of Morse Bluff is now located. His parents were among the early settlers of Saunders county and in the days before the bridge was built across the Platte river at North Bend his father operated a ferry which transported travelers across the river at this point.

    Mr. Beznoska was married in 1879 at Fremont, Nebraska to Miss Caroline Datel and lived on a farm in Saunders county until 1903 when they sold the farm and purchased land near Lawton, Oklahoma. They lived there until a few years ago when they transferred their land to their sons and retired from farming. They purchased a home in North Bend and located here.

    Mr. Beznoska is survived by his wife and the following children: Frank Beznoska, Jr., Mrs. Jerry Kucera, Mrs. John Tomasek, Jr., Mrs. Lloyd Arthur and Mrs. W.G. Gutch, all of North Bend; Mrs. James Ruzicka of Moorhead, Minnesota; Joe, Louis, Adolph and James Beznoska of Lawton, Oklahoma; nineteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One child died in infancy.

    Mrs. Beznoska was a man of fine principles and a good neighbor and friend. He took great pleasure in his family and in his granchildren and will be deeply missed by them. All of these and particularly the bereaved wife, have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow.

    (Undated, unreferenced newspaper clippings: Courtesty of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska)


    CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

    Row 5 Sec 1 east to west

    Frank Beznoska Jr
    1858 - 1929






    (Research):From the Familysearch 1880 United States Census and National Index

    Census Place:Douglas, Saunders, Nebraska Source:FHL Film 1254756 National Archives Film T9-0756 Page 37

    RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace

    Frank BASNOSKY Self M M W 22 BOHEMIA Occ:Farmer Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
    Caroline BASNOSKY Wife F M W 19 BOHEMIA Occ:Keeps House Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
    Frank BASNOSKY Son M S W 8 M NE Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA

    1900 Census
    Nebraska, Saunders County, Morse Bluff
    Enumerated the 5th of June 1900 by Hans M Mackfranz
    SD 4, ED 128 Stamped 82
    27-28
    Beznoska, Frank Hd W M July 1858 41 M 20 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1865 35 No Farmer
    Beznoska, Caroline Wf W F May 1862 37 M 20 11/10
    Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1870 30
    Beznoska, Frank Son W M Aug 1882 17 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Labor
    Beznoska, Annie Dtr W F Aug 1884 15 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
    Beznoska, Albina Dtr W F Aug 1886 14 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
    Beznoska, Isack Son W M Jan 1888 12 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
    Beznoska, Adolph Son W M Apr 1892 8 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
    Beznoska, Lillie Dtr W F May 1894 6 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
    Beznoska, Millie Dtr W F Aug 1895 4 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
    Beznoska, Agnes Dtr W F Sep 1898 2 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
    Beznoska, Baby Son W M Feb 1900 3/12 Neb Bohemia Bohemia

    1910 Federal Census
    Nebraska, Saunders County, Cedar, ED 136
    Enumerated 11 May 1910
    SD 4 ED 136 Sheet 14B
    319-319
    Beznoska, Frank Hd M W 52 Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Aust/Boh 1869 Na Eng Farmer
    Beznoska, Cary Wf F W 48 Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Aust/Boh 1870 English
    Beznoska, Louis Son M W 22 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Working Home Farm
    Beznoska, Joseph Son M W 21Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Working Home Farm
    Beznoska, Adolf Son M W 19 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Working Home Farm
    Beznoska, Lilly Dtr F W 17 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh
    Beznoska, Millie Dtr F W 15 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh
    Beznoska, Agnes Dtr F W 13 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh
    Beznoska, James Son M W 11Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh

    1920 Census
    Nebraska, Saunders County, Cedar Bluffs
    Enumerated 12 Jan 1920 by ?. E. Smith
    SD 4 ED 146 Sheet 6B
    Fm 167-169
    Beznoska, Frank Hd M W 62 M 1865 Na 1875 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
    Beznoska, Caroline Wf F W 58 M 1865 Na 1875 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
    Beznoska, Adolf Son M W 27 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Working on Farm
    Beznoska, James Son M W 20 S Bohemia Bohemia Working on Farm
    The household immediately following his was that of his son, Joseph.

    Frantisek married Karolina "Caroline" Datel on 21 Nov 1878 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. Karolina (daughter of Josef "Joseph" Datel, Sr. and Anna Sukova) was born on 13 Jan 1862 in Kolec, Bohemia; died on 20 Jan 1940 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Karolina "Caroline" Datel was born on 13 Jan 1862 in Kolec, Bohemia (daughter of Josef "Joseph" Datel, Sr. and Anna Sukova); died on 20 Jan 1940 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Mrs. Carolina Beznoska

    Mrs. Carlina Beznoska, daughter of pioneer parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Datel, Sr. and a long time resident of this community died Saturday afternoon at her home on East Ninth street. She had been in ill health for a long time and very seriously ill for two weeks prior to her death. She was 78 years and 7 days of age.

    Funeral services conducted by Rev. C.H. Lind were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2:00 pm. Mrs. Arthur Hanke and Mrs. W.K. Robertson sang two duet numbers...

    The pall bearers were her five sons Frank, Louis, James, Adoph and Joe Beznoska, and one grandson Ray Beznoska. Burial was made in the Killian cemetery near Morse Bluff.

    These of her immediate family who mourn her departure were her five sons: Frank of North Bend; Louis, Joseph, Adolph, and James of Geronimo, Oklahoma, and her five daughters, Mrs. James Ruzicka of Hooper, Nebraska; Mrs. Joe Tomasek, Jr., Mrs. L.K. Arthur, and Mrs. W.S. Gutch of North Bend. Twenty grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren survive her as do also three sisters and three brothers. The sisters and brothers are Mrs. John Matejka of Long Beach, California, Mrs. Elizabeth Bloch, Mrs. Frank Howe and Frank Datel of North Bend, James Datel of Perry, Oklahoma, and Thos. Datel of South Dakota.

    Those who came from a distance to attend the funeral besides the sons from Oklahoma were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Datel, Emil Matejka and Mrs. and Mrs. Ray Beznoska of Omaha. There were also many neighbors and friends from Saunders county where the family formerly resided.

    Carolina Beznoska

    Caroline Datel was born in Colech, Bohemia, on January 13, 1863. She came to America when she was seven years of age, living at Fort Madison, Iowa, where she spent her childhood. Later she came to Saunders county, Nebraska, where she lived for a number of years.

    On the first day of November, 1878, she was united in marriage to Mr. Frank Beznoska. To this union were born seven children, on of whom died in infancy.

    The family moved from Saunders county to Oklahoma, where they lived for about twenty years. For of the sons still reside there. A number of years ago Mr. and Mrs. Beznoska located at North Bend. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on November 21, 1928. This of course was a most joyous occasion. It is one that denotes victory and triumph. Together they walked life's road, amid the trials, sacrifices and sorrows. For fifty years they shared in the triumphs, joys and rewards that life brought them. Four months later on March 22, 1929, Mr. Beznoska departed this life.

    All but one of the children were at her bedside when she departed this life (Mrs. James Ruzicka of Moreheed, Minnesota, was unable to be present). What a token of esteem and love this fact reveals--these sons and daughters, many of them coming from a great distance to be present during the illness and demise of their beloved mother. Yet we do not wonder so much that it should be so, for who can measure the love, the devotion and care that a mother gives to her own.

    Mrs. Beznoska was an incarnation of all that he word mother means. Her home and loved ones were always first in her thoughts and solicitations. What a precious memory these will retain of the moments they stood together about her bed, showing their love and appreciation in return for her great love and sacrifice for them. May God's blessing be upon her memory.

    (Undated, unreferenced newspaper clippings: Courtesty of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska)


    From a 1941 newspaper column

    The residence of the late Mrs. Caroline Beznoska was sold at auction to settle the estate. Joe Bures bought the place for his mother. Consideration was $550.

    CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

    Row 5 Sec 1 east to west


    Carolina Beznoska
    1862 - 1940

    Children:
    1. Frank Beznoska was born about 1880 in Douglas, Saunders County, Nebraska; died about 1880 in Douglas, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    2. 4. Frank R. Beznoska, Jr. was born on 10 Aug 1881 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 21 Dec 1956 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    3. Anna Beznoska was born on 23 Aug 1884 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died in 1972.
    4. Albina M. "Albie" Beznoska was born on 27 Aug 1885 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 9 Feb 1980 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Prague Cemetery, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    5. Louis Beznoska was born on 30 Jan 1888 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 11 Nov 1958 in Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma.
    6. Joseph Beznoska was born on 28 Sep 1889 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 27 Jul 1979 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; was buried in Walters Cemetery, Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma.
    7. Adolph Beznoska was born on 8 Dec 1891 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 13 Feb 1989 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma.
    8. Lillie Beznoska was born on 8 Nov 1893 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 12 Sep 1983 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    9. Millie Beznoska was born on 2 Nov 1895 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 9 Oct 1996 in Hooper, Dodge County, Nebraska.
    10. Agnes Beznoska was born on 3 Apr 1898 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 10 May 1981 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.
    11. James "Jimmie" Beznoska was born on 17 Feb 1900 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 21 Jun 1961 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma.