Betty Marie Matejka

Notes:

In the obituary of her Aunt, Mary Matejka, she is referenced as Mrs. Dean (Betty) McMullen.

Obituary:

Betty M. McMullen age 86 of Fairbury, NE. passed away May 7, 2015 in Fairbury. She was born July 24, 1928 at Tobias, NE. to John & Anna Matejka.

Survivors include an Aunt, Niece, Cousins, Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday May 11, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Fairbury with Pastor Fay Hubbard officiating. Burial at the Fairbury Cemetery-Fairbury, NE. Memorials are to the family's choice

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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(Research):

Census Listings:

1940 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Tobias, Olive Precinct
Enumerated April 10, 1940
SD 8 ED 76-19 Sheet 1A
1 R 12
Matejka, John Head M W 41 M No 8 Neb R Fillmore Neb Laborer Farmer Ag
Matejka, Ana R Wf F W 35 M No H-4 Neb R Fillmore Neb
Matejka, Betty Marie Dtr F W 11 S Yes y Neb R Fillmore Neb
Matejka, Marylin Ann Dtr F W 4 S Neb
Matejka, Frank Father M W 69 M No O Czech PA Same House
Matejka, Jennie Mother F W 62 M No 6 Neb Same House

John married Ana R. Cecrle. Ana (daughter of Vaclav Cecrle and Barbora Heida Naimon) was born on 13 Nov 1904 in Nebraska; died on 13 Oct 1999 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Matejka -- Anna, 94, widow of John, Western, died Wednesday (10/13/99) in Fairbury. Born, Tobias. Homemaker. Survi vors: daughter, Betty McMullen, Fairbury; brother, James Cecrle, Friend; sister, Leona Kassik, Milligan.

Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church, Western. Plainview Cemetery, Western. Viewing: 2-9 p.m., today, Nuckolls-Meyer Funeral Home, Western. Memorials to family's choice.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Obituary (From FindAGrave)

FRANK MATEJKA MILLIGAN PIONEER DIES IN HOSPITAL

Frank Matejka was born May 26, 1871 in Trtic, Czechoslovakia. He came to this country with his parents and family in 1879.

He was married to Johanna Zelenka, and to this union were born three daughters, and four sons.

Mr. Matejka had been in poor health several years, and since last spring steadily weakened. Sixteen days ago, he was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital, where he passed away Monday, October 28, 1957, at the age of 86 years 5 months, and 2 days.

He leaves to mourn his departure his three daughters, Mary, Agnes, and Mrs. William (Ella) Krejdl; and two sons, John and Edward; two granddaughters, Marily Matejka and Mrs. Dean (Betty) McMullin; one brother Emil; and also a host of relatives and friends. His wife, two infant sons, his parents, three sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.

Frank experienced the hard pioneering life with his parents. He and his wife spent their active years farming, retiring to Milligan about 14 years ago. In his years he was a gardener, and also liked to read. He was a kind, loving husband and father; and his friendly qualities will be remembered by his friends and neighbors.

Nebraska Signal Nov. 7, 1957.

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Census Listings:

1900 Census
Nebraksa, Fillmore County, Madison Twp
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 30 Sheet 4A
40-40
Matejka, Frank Head W M May 1871 29 M 6 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1880 19 Farmer
Matejka, Janie Wf W F May 1877 23 M 6 3/2 Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Matejka, Mary Dtr W F Nov 1895 4 S Neb Bohemia Neb
Matejka, John Son W M Jan 1899 1 S Neb Bohemia Neb

1910 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Pr
Enumerated 26 and 28 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 116 Sheet 5A
81-82
Matejka, Frank Head M W 38 M1 15 Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia 1880 Na English Farmer
Matejka, Johanna Wf F W 33 m1 15 Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia English
Matejka, Mary Dtr F W 13 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia English
Matejka, John Son M W 11 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia English
Matejka, Edward Son M W 8 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
Matejka, Alice Dtr F W 4 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
Matejka, Agness Dtr F W 2 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia

Frantisek married Johanna Zelenka on 19 Feb 1895. Johanna (daughter of Jan "John" Zelenka and Marie Kotas) was born on 26 May 1877 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 14 Jul 1955 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary (from FindAGrave)

Mrs. Johanna Matejka, daughter of John and Marie (Kotas) Zelenka, was born Mary 26, 1877, on a farm north of Milligan. She passed away at her home in Milligan Thursday, July 14, 1955, at the age of 78 years, 1 month, and 18 days.

She was united in marriage to Frank Matejka February 19, 1895, and to this union were born seven children, four sons, and three daughters.

They lived on a farm south of Burress for five years, then moved to Bluff City, Kas., for one year. They then moved to a farm town and one-half miles south of Milligan. In the spring of 1906, they moved to a farm northeast of Tobias, and from there in 1911, they moved to a farm three miles south of Milligan, where they farmed until 1932. That year they retired and moved to Tobias. In 1942, they moved back to the farm, but in 1945, they moved to Milligan.

She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, Frank Matejka; three daughters, Mary, at home; Agnes, Ella (Mrs. William Krejdl); two sons, John and Edward, who was unable to be present, one sister Mary (Mrs. Anton Sladek); three brothers Albert, Frank, and John Zelenka; and two grandchildren, Marilyn Matejka and Betty Matejka (Mrs. Dean McMullen).

Her parents and three sisters Josephine, Ludmia, and Justina; and one brother, Emil, and two sons preceded her in death.

Newspaper article. (Nebraska Signal?)

Notes:

Copied from his FindAGrave Memorial Page, created by Billy Traylor:

VACLAV CECRLE LAST RITES HELD AT MILLIGAN

Vaclav Cecrle, son of Joseph Cecrle and Barbara Heida, was born in Krtice, Czechoslovakia, March 4, 1869. He passed away Sunday, July 13, 1958 at the Warren Memorial hospital at Friend Neb., at the age of 89 years, 4 months, and 9 days.

He came to this country with his parents at the age of 21, and they settled in Saline county.

February 22, 1897, he was united in marriage to Barbara Naimon. They settled on a farm south of Tobias, and later moved to their farm in Saline county, where they farmed 44 years. He retired from farming in 1945, when his wife passed away.

This union was blessed with 12 children, five dying in infancy.

In 1957 he moved to Milligan from his farm, but his heart was always there where he loved his garden and flowers. He was a kind father and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his greatest joy.

He was an active member of Z.C.B.J. Krivoklat and served as its secretary for 25 years. Eight years ago he was honored by being presented a 50 year membership pin, of which he was very proud.

He leaves to mourn his passing two sons, James and Frank; firve daughters Marie Peterman, Agnes (Mrs. Henry Kral); Leona, Mrs Rudy Kassik), Anna (Mrs. John Matejka) and Blanche (Mrs. Edward Kubicek); 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Anton Cecrle and Frank Cecrle; three sisters Agnes (Mrs Frank Naimon), Barbara (Mrs. Fred Kottas), and Anna (Mrs. Mike Augheny) and a host of relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death were his wife Barbara, five children, one brother Joseph, four sisters, Josie Cecrle, Emma, Frances, and Mary.

Vaclav married Barbora Heida Naimon on 22 Feb 1897 in Nebraska. Barbora was born on 7 Aug 1872 in Bohemia; died on 28 Mar 1945 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Copied from her FindAGrave Memorial Page, created by Billy Traylor:

Newspaper April, 1945.
MRS. VACLAV CECRLE

Mrs. Vaclav Cecrle of hear Tobias passed away at her home Wednesday, March 28, 1945, at the age of 72 years, 7 months, and 21 days.

Barbora Naimon, daughter of Frank and Agnes Naimon was born August 7, 1872 in Kmetnovsi okres Vejvary, Czechoslovakia, and at the age of two came to this country with her parents, and made her home near Milligan, where she grew to womanhood. When a young girl, she lost her mother and was left at home with her father and two brothers, and she assumed the responsibilities of the home.

After her marriage to Vaclav Cecrle, they lived on a farm near Milligan for a year, and then moved to a farm in Saline county, where she lived until her death. Twelve children were born to this union, five of whom died in infancy.

She leaves to mourn her untimely departure, her husband, two sons James and Frank; five daughters, Mrs. Marie Peterman; Mrs. Rudolph (Leone) Kassik; Mrs. Ed (Blanche) Kubicek, Mrs. Henry (Agnes) Kral, and Mrs. John (Anna) Matejka. There also survive eight grandchilrentwo brothers, Joseph and Frank, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Houska. Her parents and three sisters preceded her in death.

She was a kind and faithful home loving wife and mother, and devoted most of her time to her home and family. Her friendly qualities will long be remembered by her family and friends.

She was a member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge Krivoklat thirty-nine years.

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.

Notes:

The son of Jan Zelenka and Anna Tmatova. He immigrated to Fillmore County, Nebraska in 1870, and was naturalized on 19 May 1875. He had a sister, Anna Zelenka, who was married on the same day as Jan and Marie, in a double wedding. His sister Anna Zelenka married Joseph Jesh.

Jan married Marie Kotas on 18 Feb 1871 in Pleasant Hill, Saline County, Nebraska. Marie (daughter of Jan Kotas and Barbara Svoboda) was born on 13 Jul 1848 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 23 Dec 1928 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 25 Dec 1928 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She immigrated to the Chicago, Illinois in 1868, later moving to Nebraska.