Katheryn "Kathy" Ann Buzek

1941 - 2022  (80 years)

• Name	Katheryn "Kathy" Ann Buzek  [1, 2]
  Nickname	Kathy
  Born	14 Aug 1941	Nebraska   [1]
  Gender	Female
  Died	2 Jul 2022	Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska
  Buried	Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska
  Notes	Obituary for Kathryn A. Rischling A Funeral Service for Kathryn will be held at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. with Kim Dunker presiding. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 pm. Graveside Services will be conducted following the funeral service in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska. Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. The family requests that casual attire be worn to the funeral service. Kathryn Ann (Buzek) Rischling was born August 14th, 1941 to Milo and Mildred (Hines) Buzek. She was the third of three children. She departed this life on July 2nd, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was raised on a farm nine miles south of Milligan. She attended rural school district #9 and graduated from Milligan High School in 1959. During her high school years, Kathy lived with her brother, Merle and sister-in-law Betty. She enjoyed spending time with her niece and nephew. After graduation, she attended Nebraska Wesleyan University for one year and then was employed at Lincoln Mutual Life Insurance until her marriage. Kathy married Richard (Dick) Rischling on April 14th, 1962. To this union, one son and two daughters were born. Jan in 1964, Rebecca in 1965 and Kristine in 1968. They purchased a home in Milligan and resided there until her death. While raising her children, the family could be found spending much of their time making memories with both the Buzek and Rischling families. Countless days were spent with her husband and children fishing, hunting, cooking and taking small road trips. Her children had always been her pride and joy, and their future success always remained near and dear to her heart. For the majority of her married life, Kathy was a homemaker and a devoted mother . She was an exceptionally gifted cook and baker. For many years, she worked part-time at the local grocery store, " The Food Basket" as a cashier. Kathy was actively involved in the Milligan Community. One of her greatest accomplishments was being on the Milligan History Book Committee and developing the Milligan History Books. She was also an original member of the Town and Country Women's Club, served many years on the Milligan Library board and was on the World War II Memorial Committee. In her free time, Kathy enjoyed taking trips with the "girls" to the casino where she would spend many hours at the slots enjoying laughter and unforgettable memories. Throughout the years, Kathy and Dick kept busy chasing their 8 grandkids to numerous events and enjoyed having their home full of kids. She always took the time to play games with the grandkids and taught them how to bake her special recipes from her Czech heritage. In their later years, Kathy and Dick were blessed with 13 great grandchildren. Her greatest pastime in life was watching them all grow. She was fortunate enough to have her entire family living within fifteen miles, which resulted in daily visits from at least one of her family members. She was so proud of her family and was never shy to express how accomplished they all are. As her health declined over the last 15 months, Kathy gained an extended group of her new "family" through her dialysis nurses and fellow patients. Although dialysis was never her favorite, she was eternally grateful for the new friendships she made. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Milo & Mildred Buzek; in-laws Adolf & Mary Rischling; sister, Roma (Henry) Bigelow; sister-in-law Betty Buzek; sister-in-law Arlene (James) Luzum; brother-in-law Robert Rischling, Al Kudlacek, and Dean Placek; niece, Kim Luzum and nephews Jay Luzum and Paul Placek. Kathy is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard; children Jan (Tammy) Rischling, Becky Vonderfecht, and Kristi (Steve) Briske all of Milligan; brother, Merle Buzek; sister-in-law Alma Placek, Irma Kudlacek, and Carolyn Rischling; grandchildren Mitchell (Kelly) Rischling, Rachel (Jared) Johnson, Dillon Rischling, Jordan (Emily) Zwickl, Megan (Jake) Johnson, Katie (Shane) Roesler, Stephanie (Riley) Bohlken, and Kylie (Wyatt) Schoenholz; great grandchildren Kash, Kyah, Maelynn, Brynnlye, Landri, Kollins, Baylor, Indi, Luke, Rhett, Colt, Baby Roesler, Dax and Whit along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer & Son Funeral Home)
  Person ID	I9334	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	5 Jul 2022

  
  

  Father	Miloslav "Milo" Edward Buzek,   b. 24 Mar 1905, Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska ,   d. 29 Jan 1973, Nebraska  (Age 67 years)
  Mother	Mildred Hines,   b. 7 Apr 1907, Saunders County, Nebraska ,   d. 26 Feb 1997, Friend, Saline County, Nebraska  (Age 89 years)
  Married	28 May 1928
  Family ID	F3947	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Living
  Children	1. Living   2. Living   3. Living
  Last Modified	9 Dec 2006
  Family ID	F4293	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 14 Aug 1941 - Nebraska Died - 2 Jul 2022 - Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska Buried - - Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

  [S190] Mastny, Caroline--Family Researcher, 410 W. 19th Street, Schuyler, Nebraska 68661. [S219] Milligan Centennial History Book Committee HISTORY OF MILLIGAN, NEBRASKA 1888-1988 (Walsworth Publishing, Marceline, MO), p 228 (Reliability: 3).