Mike Horlivy

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Obituary, from FindAGrave:

Birth: Feb. 24, 1877
Death: Jan. 22, 1952

Mike Horlivy, son of Frank and Anna Horlivy, was born in Czechoslavakia February 24, 1877. He passed away at a Lincoln Hospital January 22, 1952, at the aged of n74 years, 10 months, and 23 days.

He came to the Exeter, Neb., community at the age of one year with his parents and had been a resident of this community since that time. Mr. Horlivy farmed near Exeter until his retirement in 1928.

He was united in marriage September 14, 1907 to Mrs. Christina Motis. Six children were born to this union. Mr. Horlivy underwent many hardships, but was always ready to lend a helping hand to others. He will long be remembered for his sunny disposition and kindness.

He was preceded in death by two daughters and his wife.

Left to mourn his passing are one daughter, Mrs. Rose Brown, three sons, Fred, Charles, and Edward, two step-sons, Edmen Motis, and Frank Motis; one sister Mrs. Antonia Ladman, six grandchildren and two great grand-children.

Newspaper article, private collection.

Mike married Christinia Matejka on 14 Sep 1907. Christinia (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Matejka and Marie Manzelka) was born on 24 Jul 1879 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 14 Jun 1942 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]