Ray Jean Havlovec

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She was survived by husband Larry JESSEN of Homer, NE.

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George Albert Havlovec, 84 years, of North Bend, NE died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Birchwood Manor in North Bend.

George was born April 23, 1930 in Prague, NE to Andrew and Mary Havlovec. He grew up in Morse Bluff, NE and attended school there. He married Wilma Racek on June 25, 1955 at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. After his marriage, the couple moved to Fremont, NE and lived there for several years until moving to an acreage by North Bend in 1966. George was employed by Hormel Foods in Fremont for 38 years, retiring in 1991. His wife, Wilma, died January 24, 2002.

He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend, the Good Samaritan Camping Club and the Fremont Eagles Camping Club. He was a fan of polka music and Nebraska Cornhusker Football. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping and his grandchildren.

He is survived by son, Mark and wife, Rita Havlovec of Blair, NE; daughter, Sandy Talbott of Honey Creek Iowa; son-in-law, Larry Jessen of Homer, NE; sister, Hattie Claussen of North Bend, NE; 4 grandchildren, Joshua, Stephen and Michael Havlovec and Amanda Jessen; 2 great grandchildren, Alexis Jessen and Klayton Havlovec.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wilma; daughter, RaeJean Jessen; brothers, Andrew, Adolph and Victor Havlovec; sister, Mary Marashuk; and brother-in-law, Vern Claussen.

Funeral Mass will be 10 AM, Thursday, June 19, 2014 at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend, NE. Father Donald Cleary will officiate. Rosary will be 7:30 PM, on Wednesday, with visitation from 5 PM to 8 PM Wed. all at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Burial will be at Killian Cemetery near Morse Bluff, NE. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

George married Wilma Racek on 25 Jun 1955 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. Wilma (daughter of William Racek and Aneska "Agnes" Vachal) was born on 25 Mar 1936 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 24 Jan 2002 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Killian Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NORTH BEND -- Wilma A. Havlovec, 65, of North Bend died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.

Wilma Racek was born March 25, 1936, in Morse Bluff. She was a graduate of North Bend High School and attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont for two years and received her teaching certificate. She taught at rural schools in Saunders County and Dodge County. She married George Havlovec June 25, 1955, in North Bend. After her marriage, she lived in Fremont until moving to a farm near North Bend in 1966. She worked in the housekeeping department of Memorial Hospital of Dodge County (now Fremont Area Medical Center) for several years.

She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend, the church circle and St. Ann's Altar Society.

Survivors include: her husband; a son, Mark (and wife, Rita) Havlovec of Blair; a daughter, Sandy (Mrs. Richard) Talbot of Honey Creek, Iowa; a son-in-law, Larry Jessen of Homer; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter.

The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles' Catholic Church in North Bend. The Rev. Tom Sellentin will officiate. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Monday and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, all at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. A vigil service will be 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Killian Cemetery near Morse Bluff.

A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Rites Thursday For William Racek, 83

William Racek, 83, lifelong resident of Morse Bluff community, died Monday evening at the home of his daughter in Fremont.

Born at Morse Bluff December 23, 1876, he was the son of James and Veronica Racek. He was a farmer until retirement 34 years ago. He was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge and the Woodmen of the World.

Survivors are the widow, Agnes; daughter Mrs. George (Wilma) Havlovec, Fremont; three sisters, Mrs. John (Julia) Vachal, Morse Bluff; Mrs. Joe (Lizzie) Svec, Milligan, Mrs. Emma Virka, Cedar Bluffs.

Funeral services were at the Moser Funeral Home in North Bend Thursday at 2 pm. The Rev. Walter Millett officiated. Singers were George and Besie Novotny, accompanied by Mrs. Ralph Wilshusen at the organ.

Pallbearers were: Lewis Racek, Raymond Racek, Ed Virka, Delvin Lorenzen, Milo Buzek, and Lewis Tenopir.

Interment was in Killiam Cemetery.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping, courtesy of Caroline Mastny: date of 1960 handwritten on the article)

CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

Row 3 west to east

William Racek 1876 - 1960

William married Aneska "Agnes" Vachal on 16 Aug 1926 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska. Aneska (daughter of Jan "John" Vachal and Anna Masek) was born on 6 Oct 1898 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 14 Jan 1977 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Agnes Racek

Services were Tuesday at Moser Memorial Chapel at North Bend for Mrs. Agnes Racek, 78. The Rev. Audrey Scott officiated with burial in Kiliam Cemetery west of Morse Bluff. Mr. and Mrs. James Arneal furnished the music.

Pallbearers were Ed Virka, Ray Racek, Delvin Lorenzen, Ludwig Phillips, Stanley Vachal and William Brabec.

Mrs. Racek died Friday evening at the North Bend Nursing home.

She was born Oct. 6, 1898, in Prague and lived there until her marriage. She then lived at Morse Bluff until moving to Fremont in 1960. She was a member of the ZCBH Lodge at Morse Bluff.

She married William Racek Aug. 16, 1926. He died March 14, 1960.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. George (Wilma) Havlovec of North Bend; brothers, Adolph Vachal of North Bend and John Vachal of Morse Bluff; and three grandchildren.

SSN 508-56-9599

CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

Row 3 west to east
Agnes Racke 1898-1977

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Czechs in Nebraska - Saunders County

Morse Bluff and Bohemian Precincts. (Data furnished by Frank Kaplan, Morse Bluff)

1869--The Following Came:

Matej Racek, Breskovice, Plzen, Jan. 6, 1818, came with five sons to Iowa in 1861. Died June 2, 1900.

Vaclav Racek, Breskovice, Plzen, Nov. 27, 1849, came with father to Iowa in 1861, died Nov. 18, 1908

James Racek, son of Mathias and Maria Racek, was born 11-27-1849 in Breskovice, Czechoslovakia, and came to the U.S. about 1861. He married Veronica Beznoska (born 2-4-1855). To them were born 4 sons: Frank, William, Edward, and Emil; and 5 daughters: Anna Tenopir, Emma Virka, Lizzie Hines Svec, Teresa, and Julie Vachal. James and Veronica lived all their lives on the homestead they acquired in 1874. James died 11-18-1908, and Veronica on 10-14-1946. (Unreferenced, undated xerox of a biography of Vaclav (James) and Veronka Racek. Courtesy of Caroline Mastny.

In a obituary published in Czech for Veronika, he was listed as Vaclava Racka.

CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

Row 3 west to east
Vaclav Racek Nov 1849 18 Nov 1908



(Research):Census InformationL

1880 Census

Census Place:Douglas, Saunders, Nebraska Source:FHL Film 12
54756
National Archives Film T9-0756 Page 37 RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
James RATSICK Self M M W 31 BOHEMIA Occ:Farmer Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Flora RATSICK Wife F M W 25 BOHEMIA Occ: Keeps House Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Frank RATSICK Son M S W 9 NE Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Ann RATSICK Dau F S W 8 NE Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Willie RATSICK Son M S W 3 NE Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Eddie RATSICK Son M S W 2 NE Occ: At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA

Vaclav married Veronika Beznoska in 1871. Veronika (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Beznoska and Anna Krylova) was born on 4 Feb 1855 in Beroun, Stredocesk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 14 Oct 1946 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She is listed as Veronika on the Czech immigration index and her tombstone, however later census listings variously show her as Sarah and as Flora.

Mrs. James Racek, born February 4, 1885 (sic), in Bohemia, died October 14, 1946, at the age 91 years, 8 months, 10 days. In 1871 she was married to James Racek. They settled on the homestead in Saunders County in 1869 near Morse Bluff where she resided until her death. Her husband preceded her in death 38 years ago. The were blessed with nine children. Three sons and one daughter preceded her in death. She is survived by one son and three daughters, William of Morse Bluff, Anna Tenopir of Geronimo, Oklahoma, Emma Virka, Morse Bluff, Lizzie Svec, Milligan and Julia Vachal, Morse Bluff, 26 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. One brother and three sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at 1 pm from the Vachal home and at 1:30 pm from the ACBJ hall. Rev. B.A. Filipi of Clarkson officiated. Burial was made in the Killian cemetery.

A copy of an obituary, apparently written in Czech, lists her place of birth as Berouna v Plzenskem kraji. v Cechach.

Caroline noted that Veronika had a stroke in 1930, and was unable to walk or talk for the 16 years preceding her death.

(Courtesty of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska)


CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

Row 3 west to east
Veronika Racek 4 Feb 1855 14 Oct 1946

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(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Elk Precinct
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 129 Sheets 6A and
95-96
Waskal, Jan Head W M 1869 31 M 6 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1888 18 Ta Farmer
Waskal, Anna Wf W F 1871 29 M 6 3/3 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1893 11
Wachal, Marie Dtr F W Jan 1895 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia 1895 5
Wachal, Jan Son M W May 1896 4 Neb Bohemia Bohemia 1896 4
Wachal, Aneska Dtr W F Ot 1898 2 Neb Bohemia Bohemia 1898 2

1910 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Elk Precinct
Enumerated 28 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 142 Sheet 6B
107-107
Vachal, John Head M W 40 m1 16 AusBohemia AusBohemia AusBohemia 1886 English Farmer
Vachal, Anna Wf F W 38 m1 16 4/4 AusBohemia AusBohemia AusBohemia 1876 English
Vachal, Mary Dtr F W 15 S Neb AusBohemia AusBohemia English
Vachal, John Son M W 12 S Neb AusBohemia AusBohemia English Farm Laborer
Vachal, Aneska Dtr F W 11 S Neb AusBohemia AusBohemia English
Vachal, Charles Son M W 9 S Neb AusBohemia AusBohemia

1920 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Elk Precinct Twp 15 Range 5
Enumerated 13 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 152 Sheet 4A
63-63
Vachal, John Head M W 49 M 1886 Na 1901 Czech. Czech. Czech. Farmer
Vachal, Anna Wf F W 48 M 1877 N1 1901 Czech. Czech. Czech.
Vachal, Marie Dtr F W 25 S Neb Czech. Czech.
Vachal, John Son M W 23 S Neb Czech. Czech. Laborer Home Farm
Vachal, Agnes Dtr F W 20 S Neb Czech. Czech.
Vachal, Charles Son M W 19 S Neb Czech. Czech. Laborer Home Farm
Vachal, Adolph Son M W 8 S Neb Czech. Czech.

Jan married Anna Masek about 1894. Anna was born about 1871 in Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):From US GenWeb
Saunders County, Nebraska Family Stories
Jiri and Katerina MASEK
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nesaunde/1983hist/saco83-p320.html

Jiri (George), 1827-1914, and Katerina Pokorny Masek, 1831-1915, left Sedlec, Snojmo, Moravia and came to the United States in 1876 with their six children: Anton, Frank, Charles, Katerina, Anna and John. Jiri was a wheelwright in Moravia. Upon arriving in New York, Jiri was told he would make great use of his anvil in Nebraska.

Jiri homesteaded in Elk Precinct. His farm was near the Oxbow Trail. He used the anvil while repairing the wagons of settlers who passed by on the trail. This anvil is now in the possession of a great-grandson. The settlers passing did a lot of Jiri's farming in exchange for his blacksmith work. Jiri added to his homestead and became a wealthy farmer.

The oldest son, Anton, married Antonia Novacek. Their first child, Sophia, was born on the ocean voyage to America. The other children were Frank, Mary Ann Novacek, Joseph F., Anna Dudek, Anton J., and George A. Many of his descendants live in the Valparaiso area.

Frank, the second son, died at age 39, unmarried. He was a talented musician.

Charles, the third child, married Rose Dufek and had 12 children. They were Thomas, Agnes Krchnavy, Anton, Emilie, Charles, Mary Chmelka, James, Bessie Birkel, Paul, Emil Frank, Della Navratil, and Helen Sloup. Charles lived in Butler County, and spelled his name "Mashek."

Katerina, the fourth child, married John J. Scholz. She died a month after her only son's birth. The son, John, was raised by his grandparents and John and Emma Masek.

Anna, the fifth child, married John Vachal. They lived in Saunders County. Their children were Mary Phillips, John Jr., Agnes Racek, Charles, 2 infants, names unknown, and Adolph.

John, the sixth son, married Emma Kubik. (See John Masek.)

A grandson remembers that Katerina was a small but spunky woman. She never learned to read or write, Czech or English. But she made the best rye bread he has ever eaten.

George and Katerina, in their extreme old age, moved to Weston to live with their retired son, Anton. George died of old age, complicated by a broken hip, at the age of 87. Katerina died in 1915 at the age of 84. Submitted by Gladys Masek Cajka