Living

Living married Carol Sue Pankoke Carol (daughter of Dean Pankoke and Gwendolyn Jeanne Nelson) was born on 15 Feb 1960 in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska; died on 20 Mar 2022 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gwendolyn Jeanne Pankoke was born November 25, 1929 in Walla Walla, Washington and passed away March 20, 2022 in Milligan, NE at the age of 92. Gwen's Mother Lula Nelson died in child birth so her grandparents Carl & Margaret Nelson brought her back to Utica and raised her. Gwen attended Utica Public School through 5th grade. The family then moved to Beaver Crossing where she finished school, graduating with the class of 1949. Gwen went to Oklahoma City to help her Aunt and was a clerk at a store.

On December 10th, 1950 she was joined in marriage to Dean Pankoke. To this union seven children, David, Jerry, Patricia, Michael, Carol, Kenny and Annette were born. After Dean's year of service in Korea, they moved to a farm near Beaver Crossing where they lived and raised their family. In 1996 they moved to Beaver Crossing after Dean lost his eyesight. Later, due to health concerns, they moved to Seward and later to Lincoln. Upon Dean's passing, Gwen moved in with her daughter Carol and her family, returning to the life she loved, being on the farm. This is where she passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She will be sorely missed by all her family and the many friends she has touched with her kindness over the years.

During her life journey she was a member of Salem UMC where she served 2 years as the president of the United Methodist Women, and 1 year on the nominating committee. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Chamber of Commerce, Kensington Club and later a member of the Beaver Crossing United Methodist Women, volunteering whenever she was needed until her health problems slowed her down.

Left to cherish her memory are sons & daughters; David & Gale Pankoke of Beaver Crossing, Jerry & Cheryl Pankoke of Grand Island, Pat & Leonard Wilsey of Lincoln, Mike & Peggy Pankoke of Beaver Crossing, Carol & Roger Capek of Milligan, Kenny & Christy Pankoke of Beaver Crossing and Annette & Jerry Allen of Pleasant Dale. 24 Grandchildren, 55 Great-grandchildren, special cousins Vicki & Brad Windsor and Sherri & Tom Gray, both of Oklahoma. Sister-in-law Pauline Gross of Colorado, and a host of other relatives and friends.


(Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

"Arnold attended school at District #43 to the eighth grade then went to Milligan High School and graduated with the class of 1946. After graduation he worked on the farm with his father and brother until August of 1951 when he was inducted into the armed services. He took his basic training at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas and went overseas and spent time in Japan and Korea. Arnold was discharged in May of 1953, and came back to farm with his parents." (Milligan, p 234).

Obituary

A Funeral Service for Arnold will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Milligan. Pastor Pat Norris will officiate the service.

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

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

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

Arnold A. Capek was born to Joseph & Josephine (Herynk) Capek on January 24, 1929 near Milligan, Nebraska and passed away on December 25, 2017 at his home, near Milligan at the age of 88 years, 11 months, and 1 day. He was one of 4 children born in the family.

Arnold started school at District 43 where both of his parents attended. He went to Milligan High School in 1942 and graduated in 1946.

He was a life-long farmer in the Milligan, Nebraska area. He farmed with his dad first until he was inducted into the Army in August of 1951. He served in the Korean Was and was very proud of his service. After being honorably discharged from the military, he returned home in May of 1953 and began farming again.

On November 14, 1953, he was united in marriage to Lucille Most at the Methodist Church in Milligan by Rev. Leroy Seavers. To this union, 3 children were born: Susan, Roger & Gerald. This last November Arnold and Lucille celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.

They lived in the same house where Arnold was born until 1977 when they moved to their new home, ? mile south of the existing home, built by their nephews Randy & Larry Capek.

Arnold served 30 years on the Milligan Rural Fire Department, a term on the Milligan School Board, served as a director on the Milligan Farmers Co-op Board, and 29 years on the Farmers & Merchants Bank Board. He was also involved with the Milligan American Legion being in charge of ticket sales for 17 years for the Stag & Stagette events. He was also a seed dealer for most of his adult life.

Special memories that Arnold had included going on the 1st Korean Honor Flight to Washington D.C. and also receiving his quilt of valor in 2013.

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents Joseph & Josephine Capek; sisters and brothers-in-law Clara (Louis) Tesar, Rose (Ernest) Hayek; and brother Joseph Capek.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 64 years Lucille Capek; daughter Susan (Charlie) Morton; sons Roger (Carol) Capek, Gerald (Margaret) Capek; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Blanche Capek and Norma (Jim) Kotas all of Milligan, Nebraska; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Arnold married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dean married Gwendolyn Jeanne Nelson on 10 Dec 1950. Gwendolyn was born on 25 Nov 1929 in Walla Walla, Washington; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):
Census Listings:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated April 7, 1930
ED 30-17 SD 11 Sheet 3B
50-51
Capek, Joseph Head M W 44 S 23 Ne Czech Czech Farmer
Capek, Josie Wf F W 41 S 20 Neb Czech Czech
Capek, Rose Dtr F W 18 S Neb Neb Neb
Capek, Joseph Son M W 9 9/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Capek, Arnold Son M W 1 2/12 S Neb Neb Neb
51-52
Anton and Anna Fujan family
52-53
Capek, Anton Head m W 46 M 35 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Capek, Agnes Wf F W 39 M 28 Neb Czech Czech
Capek, Irma Dtr F W 10 4/6 S Neb Neb Neb
Capek, Anton Son M W 6 3/12 S Neb Neb Neb

Joseph married Josephine Herynk on 22 Feb 1909 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Josephine (daughter of Anton Herynk and Terezie Vejraska) was born on 1 Jul 1888 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 6 Mar 1969 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
They were married the same day as the Frank Capek's, the Frank Hromadka's, and the Joseph Herynk's. They farmed in Glengary township for forty-four years. (Milligan, p 238).

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Groom's Name: Joe Capek
Groom's Birth Date: 1886
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Groom's Age: 23
Bride's Name: Josie Hernik
Bride's Birth Date: 1889
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Bride's Age: 20
Marriage Date: 22 Feb 1909
Marriage Place: Fillmore, Nebraska
Groom's Father's Name: John Capek
Groom's Mother's Name: Mary Kocal
Bride's Father's Name: Anton Hernik
Bride's Mother's Name: Terzie Vegraska
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I05179-1
System Origin: Nebraska-EASy
Source Film Number: 1987278
Reference Number: 3710
Collection: Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995