Timothy John Elznic

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Timothy John Elznic was born to Donald James Elznic Sr and Lois Vera Klein Elznic on May 11, 1958 at Hebron NE and passed away on September 16, 2012 at his home in Geneva NE at the age of 54 years, 4 months and 5 days. He was one of four children in the family.
Tim attended Geneva Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1976. After graduation he worked the majority of his adult life in construction, working for the W.A. Biba Construction Company and then Webb Construction. In later years, he worked for Champion Homes and Petro in York NE. He retired in 2006 due to complications from his diabetes.
Tim married Debra Sieber on December 9, 1978 in Geneva NE and to this union one child was born, Jason John. They later divorced and Tim remarried Sharlene Harris at Winterset IA on July 25, 1996. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Geneva. Tim enjoyed working outside doing construction projects. His other hobbies were tending his garden, hunting, fishing and collecting John Wayne memorabilia.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Lois Elznic, grandparents John and Vera Hofmann, Carl Klein, and James and Agnes Elznic, grand-daughter Skylar Elznic, as well as many aunts and uncles.
He is survived by son Jason Elznic of Geneva; grand-daughters Madison & Miranda Elznic of Geneva and one grandson, Damion Elznic of Lincoln; sister and brother-in-law, Karla and Frank Slezak of Grand Island; brother Joe Elznic of Bruning NE; and brother and sister-in-law, Donald Jr and Debra Elznic of Salem OR., aunt Margaret Staberg of Lincoln NE, great-aunt Agnes Stofer of Geneva; nephews Tyler Elznic, Patrick Elznic, and nieces Jodi Suminski and spouse Dustin, Kelly Kastens and spouse Nathan, and Sarah Storey and spouse Jason.
Memorial service 10:30 a.m., Friday September 21, at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. No public visitation. Memorials in care of the family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Donald J. Elznic Sr.

Geneva resident Donald J. Elznic Sr., 72, died Thursday, July 27, 2000, in Geneva.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva with the Rev. Kim Dunker officiating. Burial will be in the Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation began at noon today at the funeral home.

Mr. Elznic was born May 3, 1928, to James and Agnes (Kral) Elznic in Geneva. He served in the Korean War. His wife, Lois, preceded him in death.

Survivors are three sons, Donald J. Jr. of Salem, Ore., and Tim and Joe, both of Geneva; one daughter, Karla Slezak of Grand Island; one brother, Gary of Geneva; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be given to the family.


Obituary for his wife, Lois, Maiden name unknown.


Elznic -- Lois V., 63, Geneva, died Monday (12/29/97) in Lincoln. Born, Sutton [ca 1934].
Survivors: husband, Donald J. Sr.; sons, Donald J. Elznic Jr., Salem, Ore., Tim Elznic , York, Joe Elznic , Geneva; daughter, Karla Slezak, Grand Island; sister, Margaret Staberg, Lincoln; six grand- children. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation: begins 2 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. Memorials in care of family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Donald married Lois Vera Klein. Lois was born on 4 Nov 1934 in Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska; died on 29 Dec 1997 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elznic -- Lois V., 63, Geneva, died Monday (12/29/97) in Lincoln. Born, Sutton [ca 1934].
Survivors: husband, Donald J. Sr.; sons, Donald J. Elznic Jr., Salem, Ore., Tim Elznic , York, Joe Elznic , Geneva; daughter, Karla Slezak, Grand Island; sister, Margaret Staberg, Lincoln; six grand- children. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation: begins 2 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. Memorials in care of family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Wenceslaus married Agnes Kral. Agnes was born on 26 Apr 1905; died on 13 May 1991 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The son of Frank and Mary Hamouz Elznic, he came to America at age 16, making his home in Humbolt, Nebraska, moving to Milligan in 1891. He was Catholic. Frank held an office for over 30 years in the Katilicky Delnik. (Milligan, p 266).

(Research):Census Information:

1900 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Precinct
Enumerated 11 June 1900 by David L. Pettibone
SD 4 ED 104 Sheet 2A
(Indexed by Ancestry.com as Elgane)
26-26
Elzane, Frank Hd W M Apr 1868 32 M 7 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemi
a Farmer
Elzane, Mary Wife W F Jan 1877 23 M 7 4/7 (sic, probably transposed) Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Elzane, Frank Son W M Sept 1893 6 S Neb Bohemia Neb At School
Elzane, Andy Son W M May 1896 4 S Neb Boh Neb
Elzane, Annie Dtr W F Feb 1898 2 S Neb Boh Neb
Elzane, Joe Son W M Dec 1899 3/12 S Neb Boh Neb

1910 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Turkey Creek Precinct
Enumerated 15 April 1910
SD 4 ED 132 Sheet 1A
2-2
Elzney, Frank Hd M W 44 m1 17 AustBoh AustBoh AustBoh 1874 Na English Farmer
Elzney, Maria Wf F W 27 (sic) M1 17 9/9 Neb AustBoh AustBoh English
Elzney, Frank Son M W 16 S Neb AustBoh Neb English Farm Laborer
Elzney, Anton Son M W 13 S Neb AustBoh Neb English Farm Laborer
Elzney, Anna Dtr F W 12 S Neb AustBoh Neb
Elzney, Joseph Son M W 10 S Neb AustBoh Neb
Elzney, Maria Dtr F W 8 S Neb AustBoh Neb
Elzney, William Son M W 7 S Neb AustBoh Neb
Elzney, George Son (sic) M W 4 S Neb AustBoh Neb
Elzney, Vensalaus Son M W 2 S Neb AustBoh Neb
Elzney, Alice Dtr F W 1 3/12 Neb AustBoh Neb

1920 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerate 7 January 1920 by James Krejdl
SD ??? ED 34 Sheet 1A
10-11
Elznic, Frank Hd M W 53 M 1891 Na 1901 Boh Boh Boh Farmer
Elznic, Mary Wf F W 42 M Neb Boh Boh
Elznic, Anton Son W M 29 S Neb Boh Neb
Elznic, Will M W M 18 S Neb Boh Neb
Elznic, Georgia Dtr F W 18 S Neb Boh Neb
Elznic, Jim Son M W 13 S Neb Boh Neb
Elznic, Ellie Dtr F W 11 S Neb Boh Neb
Elznic, Emmlo Dtr F W 7 S Neb Boh Neb
Elznic, Louis Son M W 4 4/12 S Neb Boh Neb
Elznic, Mildred Dtr F W 2 6/12 S Neb Boh Neb

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Chelsea Twp
ED 30-6, SD 11, Sheet 11A Stamped 25
64-64
Elznic, Frank Hd M W 63 M 26 Czech Czech Czech/Czech 1890 Na Farmer
Elznic, Mary Wf F W 52 M 18 Neb Czech Neb
Elznic, Emma Dtr F W 17 S Neb Czech Neb
Elznic, Lewis Son M W 15 S Neb Czech Neb
Elznic, Mildred Dtr F W 12 S Neb Czech Neb
Elznic, Agnes Dtr F W 9 S Neb Czech Neb

Frantisek married Marie Bartu about 1893 in Nebraska. Marie (daughter of Peter Bartu and Marie Krejdle) was born on 27 Jan 1873 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Oct 1952 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Here (in Milligan) he met and married Marie Bartu on September 9, 1893....After their marriage, they lived in Saline and Fillmore Counties, Nebraska, making their living by farming. (Milligan, p 266).

Note, census records indicated they were married ca. 1892, with their first son being born in September or October of 1893. The actual marriage license should be located to verify the exact date of marriage.