Rose Matejka

Notes:

Obituary, From FindAGrave

Rose Matejka, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Vavra) Matejka, was born on a farm northeast of Milligan, October 13, 1916, and passed away on February 7, 1979, at North Hollywood, California, at the age of 62 years, 3 months, and 25 days.

She attended rural schools, district 6 in Fillmore county, and district 85 in Saline county.

Rose graduated from the Milligan high school with the class of 1934. After graduating, she taught a rural school for one term. Later, she was employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington D.C. for four years.

On August 1, 1947, Rose began working as a finger print technician for the Los Angeles Police Department. Her outstanding work effort in "Records and Identification Division" resulted in being rated in a superior category for many years. She was a very reliable employee, with over 31 years of dedicated service to the department.

She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Herman (Mollie) Nun, Mrs. Fred (Georgia) Precheil, Mrs. Helene Romero, and one brother, Alfred. Also two brothers-in-law, Herman Nun, and Fred Precheil, a sister-in-law, Joy Matejka, four nieces and their husbands, other relatives and friends.

Nebraska Signal. Feb. 22,1979

Notes:

Missing from the 1880 census?'

Obituary (From FindAGrave)

CHARLES MATEJKA

Charles Matejka was born December 6, 1976 (sic), in Trtice, Czechoslovakia. He came to this country with his parents at the age of three years in 1879, and lived on a farm northeast of Milligan the rest of his life.

March 28, 1910, he was united in marriage to Anna Vavra. This union was blessed with four daughters and one son.

Mr. Matejka died at his home Saturday, July 3, 1943, after an illness of three months, at the age of 66 years, 6 months, and 28 days.

He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Anna; daughters Mrs. Mollie Nun, Georgia, Helen, and Rose' and son Alfred, one granddaughter, a sister, Mrs. Antonie Bulin; three brothers, Anton, Emil, and Frank; and a host of other relatives and friends. His parents, two sisters, and two brothers preceded him in death.

He was a kind and loving husband and father, whose friendly qualities will also be remembered by his many friends and neighbors.

Nebraska Signal.

(Research):
Census Listing:

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

1920 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 9 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 37 Sheet 2A Stamped 258
20-20
Matejka, Charles Hd M W 43 M 1879 Na Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian Farmer
Matejka, Anna L Wf F W 32 M Nebraska Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian
Matejka, Mollie A Dtr F W 8 S Neb Bohemia/Bohemian Neb
Matejka Georgia A Dtr F W 7 S Neb Bohemia/Bohemian Neb
Matejka, Helen Dtr F W 4 8/12 S Neb Bohemia/Bohemian Neb
Matejka, Rosa Dtr F W 3 4/12 S Neb Bohemia/Bohemian Neb

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated April 17, 1930
ED 30-21 SD 11 Sheets 5B and 6A, Stamped 123
124-124
Matejka, Charles Hd M W 53 M@33 Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia/Czech 1879 Na Farmer
Matejka, Anna Wf F W 42 M@22 Nebraska Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia
Matejka, Mollie Dtr F W 18 S Neb Czechoslovakia Neb
Matejka, Georgia Dtr F W 17 S Neb Czechoslovakia Neb
Matejka, Helen Dtr F W 14 S Neb Czechoslovakia Neb
Matejka, Rosa Dtr F W 13 S Neb Czechoslovakia Neb
Matejka, Alfred Son M W 6 S Neb Czechoslovakia Neb

Karel married Anna Vavra on 28 Mar 1910 in Nebraska. Anna was born on 26 Nov 1887 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Apr 1969 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary, from FindAGrave

ANNA MATEJKA MILLIGAN PIONEER CALLED BY DEATH

Anna Matejka, daughter of the late Katerina and Joseph Vavra, early pioneers in the Milligan community, was born on her parents farm northwest of Milligan, November 26, 1887. She grew up on the farm, attending school in District No. 6.

March 28, 1910, she was united in marriage to Charles Matejka, and this marriage was blessed with four daughters, and one son.

She devoted her entire life faithfully to her home and family. Her love for God's great outdoors was deep and even in declining years as health began failing, she spent much time taking care of trees, garden, flowers, and lawn.

In July, 1943, her husband preceded her in death. She continued living on the farm until her health began to fail and she entered warren Memorial hospital in Friend last January 27. She passed away early Wednesday morning April 9 1969. at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 13 days.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one sister, Mary Soukup, and two brothers, Joe and Louis.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Mollie Nun, Mrs. Georgia Precheil, Mrs. Helene Romero, and Miss Rose Matejka; and one son Alfred. Also surviving are four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Goodding, and Mrs. Tena Kriener; and three brothers Jim, Fred, and Ed.

Nebraska Signal.

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.