Lori Luann Matejka

Notes:

The Milligan 2008 History book shows that he entered the Air Force in May 1942 and was honorably discharged that same year. He returned to Nebraska and worked for the Cushman Company in Lincoln, returning to Milligan to farm after the war.

He and Goldie moved to Tobias in 1959, and to Dorchester in 1967 where Bill worked for the State.

William married Goldie Marie Steinacher on 7 Jul 1949. Goldie (daughter of Valentine Steinacher and Tillie Soukup) was born on 5 Mar 1929 in Nebraska; died on 10 Jan 2012 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary

Goldie Marie (Steinacher) Matejka, 82 years of age of Crete, passed away on January 10, 2012 at Tabitha Care Center of Crete, NE. Goldie was born March 5, 1929 to Tillie (Soukup) and Valentine Steinacher. Goldie was the eldest of four children. She attended school at Milligan.

On July 7th, 1949 she married William "Bill" Matejka. Three children were born to this union, Leonard, Don and Lori. The family lived in the Geneva/Milligan area until settling in Dorchester in 1967 until moving to Crete in 1997.

Goldie loved to cook and bake. Her specialty was kolaches and dinner rolls. She shared with her family that she made 30 dozen kolaches in one day and she thought she would never get done making those on that day. She had the talent and training to extend a helping hand to others as she volunteered with the Blue Valley organization for many years. She enjoyed playing Bingo and attending auctions with Bill. They would travel to all the local area farmers markets and sell their produce from their garden. She had such a collection of recipes that she published her own cookbook. She was proud of her accomplishments and loved sharing stories with others. On several occasions Goldie would teach words and phrases to her family in Czech to keep her ability to speak and understand her language of national heritage. Goldie would open her home to anybody who needed a place to get a bite of food or need someone to visit with. She always had company at her apartment at Centennial Terrace when family would stop for a visit. Holidays were important for Goldie. She would prepare, cook and bake for more people than were invited. This way everyone would go home with a goodie bag.

She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter in infancy, her parents, brother Emil Steinacher and brother and sister-in-law Milo and Linda Steinacher.

Goldie is survived by her sons; Leonard and wife, Jane of Loomis, Don and wife Terri of Crete. Five grandchildren; Jennifer Henshaw of Ashburn, VA, Stephanie Matejka of Lincoln, Matthew Matejka of Lincoln, A.J. and Aden Matejka of Loomis. One great-granddaughter Chloe Matejka of Lincoln, sister, Rose Mae Pomajzl and husband Roy of Wilber, Sister-in-Law Shirley Steinacher of Geneva and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Goldie will be Friday, January 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Visitation will begin 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday in Milligan. Memorials in care of the family.

Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during the First World War, he was Farming in Milligan. He stated he was an Alien, and citizen of Czecho Slovak. He was described as of medium heighth and build, with blue eyes and light brown hair.

Obituary, From FindAGrave

EMIL MATEJKA FILLMORE PIONEER CALLED BY DEATH

Emil Matejka passed away Friday, December 17, 1965, at his home at Milligan, Neb., after three months of illness. He spent two months at the Fairbury hospital.

He was born May 1, 1877, the son of Frank and Mary (Petracek) Matejka. Fillmore pioneers who lived northeast of Milligan. He attended school in District No. 6. As a young man, he learned the trade of blacksmithing, along with his farming. His hobby was taking care of his orchard and caring for his flowers, which he loved to do. He had a kindly disposition, and was very much devoted to his family and friends. He always thought of others first.

Emil lived on his farm east of Milligan for 65 years, outside of a time he and his family lived in Denver Col. Upon his return to Nebraska in 1904, he resumed farming. He was a member of the board of education of District No. 48 for many years.

In 1901 he was married to Marie Honisky. To this union two children were born, Charles, and a daughter who passed away in infancy. His wife passed away four years after their marriage.

October 31, 1905, he married Anne Honisky. She passed away five months ago. After 59 years of happy marriage they were very devoted to each other.

Mr. Matejka was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, one daughter, five brothers, three sisters, and one granddaughter.

Surviving him are three sons and one daughter, Charles, William, A. Louis, and Mildred, Mrs. William Fujan; three grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

Nebraska Signal 30 Dec. 1965

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Pr
Enumerated 4 and 6 May 1910
SD 4 ED 116 Sheet 7A
130-132
Matejka, Emil Head M W 33 m2 4 Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia English Farmer
Matejka, Anna Wf F W 27 m1 4 2/2 Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia English
Matejka, Charles Son M W 8 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
Matejka, Mileda Dtr F W 3 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
Matejka, Emil E Son M W 1 10/12 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia

1920 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Prct
Enumerated 12 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 124 Sheet 4A
59-59
Matejka, Emil Head M W 42 M 1879 Al Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Farmer
Matejka, Anna Wf F W 38 m 1889 Al Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
Matejka, Charlie Son M W 17 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Farm Laborer
Matejka, Mildred Dtr F W 13 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
Matejka, William Son M W 5 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
Matejka, Louis Son M W 3 11/12 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
Honisky, Elizabeth Mother-in-law F W 73 Wd 1884 Al Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia

Emil married Anna Honicky on 31 Oct 1905 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna was born on 18 Dec 1881 in Bohemia; died on 22 Jul 1965 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marie and Anna were the daughters of Frank HORNICKY and Elizabeth KRAL.

Obituary, from FindAGrave

?sup?MRS. ANNA MATEJKA CALLED BY DEATH WHILE RESTING

Mrs. Emil (Anna) Matejka passed away very unedpectedly, Thursday afternoon, July 22, 1965, while resting. She was 83 years of age.

Anna Honisky, daughter of Elizabeth (Kral) and Frank Honisky, was born December 18, 1881, of English descendants. She came with her parents and brothers and sisters, to Crete, Neb., where they made their home. Later they moved to a farm south of Exeter, where she grew up and received her education. She lived with the Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thorpe family of Geneva for a length of time, and also lived in Denver, Col., and Pierce, Neb.

October 31, 1905, she was married to Emil Matejka, and they lived on their farm east of Milligan more than 59 years.

Among the family events she cherished most were the family get-togethers, and the celebrations of their wedding anniversaries, the 50th and 59th.

Mrs. Matejka was a lady of many commendable qualities, and was devoted to the welfare of her family. Her self sacrificing devotion to her home and family endeared her to all who came to know her. She will be greatly missed in her home, where her crowning glory was her motherhood. The memory of her serviceable life will remain a sacred and comforting possession for the family relatives and friends.

She is survived by her husband, one daughter, and three sons, Mildred Fujan; Charles, William, and Alois. Three grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by two sons, her parents, three brothers and three sisters, and one granddaughter Lori LuAnn Matejka.?/sup?

Notes:

Married:
Marie Honicky and Anna Honicky were the daughters of Frank HORNICKY and Elizabeth KRAL.

They were the parents of sons Emil, Edwin, William, Alois and daughter Mildred (Mrs. William FUJAN). Sons Emil and Edwin died young, and are buried near their parents.

Valentine married Tillie Soukup. Tillie was born on 14 Dec 1909; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
The 2008 Milligan History book notes that in addition to daughter Goldie, they were also the parents of sons Emil and Milo and daughter Rose Mae Steinacher (Mrs. Roy Pomajzl) of Wilber.

Notes:

Frank Matejka emigrated fall 1877 from left Trstice, Bohemia and came to the United States settling on a homestead near Milligan, NE. They came to America on the ship "Odessa". They first settled NE of Milligan, NE. Mr. and Mrs. Matejka had 6 sons and 3 daughters.

Copied from the notes of Rod Girmus, his tree can be found at RootsWeb's WorldConnect:

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=girmus



(Research):

Census Listings:

1880 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M8Y8-K4K : accessed 02 Dec 2013), Anton Maetetka in household of Frank Maetetka, Liberty, Fillmore, Nebraska, United States; citing sheet 505B, family 3, NARA microfilm publication T9-0748
Frank Maetetka M 45 Czechoslovakia
Mary Maetetka Wife F 42 Czechoslovakia
Frank Maetetka Son M 10 Czechoslovakia
Anton Maetetka Son M 8 Czechoslovakia
Emmil Maetetka Son M 4 Czechoslovakia
Christina Maetetka Dtr F 1 Czechoslovakia

1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 2 and 4 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 29 Sheet 2A
29-29
Matika, Frank Head W M Jan 1835 65 M 40 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1878 22 Farmer
Matika, Mary Wf W F Jan 1839 61 M 40 12/9 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1878 22
Matika, Anton Son W M Mar 1875 25 S Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1879
Matika, Charley Son W M Jan 1878 22 S Boehmia Bohemia Bohemia 1878
Matika, Emil Son M W Feb 1880 20 S Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1878 22
Matika, Mary Dtr W F Mar 1884 16 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia


1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore county, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 15 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 32 Sheet 1B
18-18
Matejka, Charles M Head M W 33 m1 0 AustBohemia AustBohemia AustBohemia 1879 Pa English Laborer Farm
Matejka, Anna E Wf F W 22 M1 0 0/0 Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia English
Matejka, Frank Father M W 75 m1 49 GerBohemia AustBohemia GerGerman 1879 Pa Bohemian
Matejka, Marie A Mother F W 71 M1 49 12/9 AustBohemia AustBohemia AustBohemia 1879 __ Bohemian

Frantisek married Marie Manzelka about 1860 in Bohemia. Marie was born on 15 Jul 1839 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 3 Oct 1913 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the Milligan Centennial book, she is listed as Marie Petracek. The FindAGrave listing for this family instead shows her as Marie MANZELKA Matejka. The photo of her tombstone is also inscribed Marie, Jeho MANZELKA.

Valentine married Mary Prokop. Mary was born before 1865; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]