Mark Joseph Bernasek

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Received both his Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Employed by the Department of Defense as a Eurasia analyst/cartographer with the Defense Mapping Agency. (Milligan, p 200)

Obituary

Mark Joseph Bernasek passed away on Nov 14 2015. He was 56 years old at the time of his death. He was born in Lincoln on August 26, 1959 to Ervin Joseph and Carol Catherine (Naber) Bernasek. Mark was baptized and confirmed at St Johns Lutheran Church in Ohiowa. He was raised on the family farm three miles west of Milligan. He attended Milligan Public School from Kindergarten through 12th grade.

After graduating from Milligan High School in 1977, he attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. He graduated in 1986 with a BA in Geography. From 1982 to 1986 he attended graduate school at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln achieving a master's degree in Geography/Cartography/Geo Processing. From 1986 to 1998 Mark was employed as a cartographer for the National Imagery and Mapping Agency in Washington DC. From 1998 to 2005 he worked for BAE SYSTEMS in Washington DC providing technical and process systems training to federal government employees.

In 2005 he returned to Nebraska to be near family and to help his mother whose eyesight was failing. From 2005 to 2008 he was employed as an HR training assistant for Veyance Corporation (Continental Contitech) in Lincoln. For the last seven years Mark processed storm claims losses for Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance in Lincoln.

Mark's fascination and love of geography and history took him abroad several times. He was particularly intrigued with his family's origins in Germany and Czechoslovakia. During his life he made several trips to Europe pursuing these interests. Mark was an avid cyclist and spent many hours cycling, being familiar with all the bike trails in Lancaster County. And Mark thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his friends. With his mom's diminishing eyesight, Mark saw to it that her business and personal affairs were being taken care of. Mark was dedicated to his mom and would often drop in and surprise her with her favorite treats or they would go out to enjoy their favorite restaurants.

He is survived by his mom Carol Bernasek of Lincoln, his sister Jacqueline of Boise, and nephew Ian also of Boise, aunt Marilyn Morden of Lincoln and his friends. He was preceded in death by his father Ervin and his grandparents and aunt, Doris Naber.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home on 4040 A St in Lincoln with Rev. Eric Lesher officiating. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 at the National Bohemian Cemetery south of Milligan with Rev. James Sells officiating. Condolences may be left at www.bmlfh.com.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star, 18 November 2015)

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A graduate of District #71 High School in Milligan. Served in Korea with the 176th Armored Field Artillery Battalion from 1951 through 1953. (Milligan, p 200)

ERVIN BERNASEK 20 Oct 1928 20 Apr 1999 (V) 68416 (Ohiowa, Fillmore, NE) (none specified) 507-42-0602 Nebraska

Ervin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joseph was deeded the land he was born on in 1920, in consideration for $1 and one third of the crops. He took great pride in his horses and his favorite pastime was fishing. (Milligan, p 203).

Joseph married Frantiska "Frances" Cudly on 9 Feb 1926 in York, York County, Nebraska. Frantiska (daughter of Jan "John" Cudly and Marie "Mary" Buzek) was born on 10 Oct 1898 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 28 Jul 1982 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 31 Jul 1982 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She attended school at District #2 through the eighth grade. She then stayed home to help her mother care for the younger children. (Milligan, p 203)

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His parents were from Oldenburg, Germany. (Milligan, p 200)

Rudolph married Clara Anna Louise Heine. Clara was born on 17 Jun 1902 in Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Her father was from Appenrode, Hannover, Germany. (Milligan, p 200)

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Frank was working as a cobbler in Bohemia at the age of 16, and moved to America at the age of 17

His first home after he married was a farm in Glengary Township. He acquired land by paying the railroad $500 for one half of a farm and Albert Tyson $2,000 for the remaining half. He and Josefa first build a sod house, then replaced this with a small home. Lated they moved to a farm in Chelsea Township, and finally moved to Milligan.

Frank became a citizen on February 24, 1896. He was a member of Lodge Rabi #27. (Milligan, p 201)

Ken Chromy shows him as born in Bohy 24, Bohemia instead of Hinze, Plzen.

Frantisek married Josefa Fujan on 6 Nov 1883 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Josefa (daughter of Josef Fujan and Marie Ziskova) was born on 17 Feb 1862 in Hlinci, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 4 Jun 1942 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Josefa Fujan, daughter of Frank and Mary Ziska Fujan, was born at Hinze, Krah Plzen, Okres Kralovice, Bohemia on February 17, 1862. She came to this country with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holzinger and her brother, John Fujan, reaching the United States on Good Friday in 1879. Her parents, brothers Jim, Frank, and sister, Mary Kaderabek stayed in Czechoslovakia. A half brother, Tom Andel and half sister, Marie Andel, came to America at another time. Tom stayed in Chicago and Marie married Frank's brother Cyril.

She was a member of Lodge Cechie #122 ZCBJ of Milligan (Milligan, p 201)

Ken Chromy isntead shows her place of birth as Hlinci, Bohemia.

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Married:
To their marriage were born eight children, two of whom died as infants.

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(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 26 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 32 Sheet 7A
132-134
Cudly, John S. Head M W 44 m1 23 Aust Moravian Aust Moravian Aust Moravian 1874 English Farmer
Cudly, Mary Wf F W 39 m1 23 9/9 Neb Morava Moravan Morava Moravan English
Cudly, Stanley Son M W 21 S Neb Aust Moravian Neb English
Cudly, Edward Son M W 17 S Neb Aust Moravian Aust Neb English Laborer Home Farm
Cudly, Joseph Son M W 14 S Neb Aust Moravian Neb English Laborer Home Farm
Cudly, Francis Dtr F W 11 S Neb Aust Moravia Aust Neb English
Cudly, John Jr Son M W 8 S Neb Aust Moravia Neb English
Cudly, Rosie Dtr F W 5 S Neb Aust Moravia Neb English
Cudly, Mamie Dtr F W 3 S Neb Aust Moravia Neb English
Cudly, Vlasta Dtr F W 12/12 S Neb Aust Moravia Neb English


1920 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 14 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 37 Sheet 3B
58-58
Chudly, John S. Head O F M W 54 M 1874 Na 1892 Morava Moravan Morava Moravan Morava Moravan 1874 Farmer
Chudly, Mary Wf F W 39 m1 23 9/9 Neb Aust Moravia Aust Moravia Englishnglish
Chudly, Edward E Son M W 26 S Neb Morava Moravan Aust Neb Farm Laborer
Chudly, Frances Dtr F W 21 S Neb Morava Moravan Neb
Chudly, John Jr Son M W 18 S Neb Morava Moravan Neb
Chudly, Rosie Dtr F W 15 S Neb Morava Moravan Neb
Chudly, Mamie Dtr F W 13 S Neb Morava Moravan Neb
Chudly, Vlasta Dtr F W 10 S Neb Morava Moravan Aust Neb
Chudly, Ernest Son M W 7 S Neb Morava Moravan Neb

Jan married Marie "Mary" Buzek on 1 Mar 1888 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Marie (daughter of Pavel Buzek and Marie Riha) was born in Sep 1870 in Saline County, Nebraska; died in Feb 1928 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Groom's Name: John Cudli Groom's Birth Date: 1866 Groom's Birthplace: Bohemia Groom's Age: 22 Bride's Name: Mary Buzek Bride's Birth Date: 1871 Bride's Birthplace: Nebraska Bride's Age: 17 Marriage Date: 01 Mar 1888 Marriage Place: Wilber, Saline, Nebraska Groom's Father's Name: John Cudli Groom's Mother's Name: Josephine Prochaska Bride's Father's Name: Paul Buzek Bride's Mother's Name: Groom's Race: White Groom's Marital Status: Groom's Previous Wife's Name: Bride's Race: White Bride's Marital Status: Bride's Previous Husband's Name: Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00326-0 System Origin: Nebraska-EASy Source Film Number: 1985881 Reference Number: 146 Collection: Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995


Immediately after their marriage, John and Marie moved to Hayes County to homestead. After proving their land, they moved to Saline county, where they farmed for eight years, and then to Fillmore County, where they farmed for an additional 26 years until their retirement. (Milligan, p 255).