Frantisek "Frank" Beznoska

Notes:

The Immigrants Ships Transcribers Guild has the following information relating to the ship Bark "Industrie" of Bremen:

The ship arrived at the port on 27 May 1865, and Frank's occupation was shown as "Miller," and the families destination was shown as Baltimore. Included among the passengers were:

BEZNOSKA, Franz 42 Anna 43 Veronica 9 Theresia 10 Franz 7 Anna 5, Bohemia.

http://www.immigrantships.net/v5/1800v5/industrie18650527.html

A Nebraska Czech's website notes that:

"Frank Beznoska, Beroun. Came to Cleveland in 1865. Died March 3, 1900, aged 78. Remembered as an able ferryman, who saved people from drowning on several occasions. "

From http://www.rootsweb.com/~neethnic/czechs/cz-pg97a.html

The family first settled in Cleveland, Ohio. They later came to Nebraska and homesteaded on a farm southeast of Morse Bluff. Two of their daughters remained in Cleveland.

He and his wife were seriously injured in a runaway carriage in 1897. His wife died due to the injuries, and he went to live with his son, Frank Beznoska, Jr. His obituary reads as follows:

"Frank Beznosky (sic) Sr. of Morse Bluff, died at his home in Morse Bluff, March 3, of paralysis. He came to Saunders County from Bohemia in 1869, and engaged in farming. Two years ago his team ran away, killing his wife and injuring Mr. Beznosky so badly that he never recovered, and his death was no doubt due to this abuse. The deceased leaves five children, Mrs. James Racek, Mrs. Soukup of Milligan, Nebraska, Frank Beznoska, and two others in Ohio. The funeral was held, Monday, March 5.

(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 5 Sec 1 east to west

Frantisek Beznoska d 3 Mar 1900 78 yrs


(Research):

Census Listings:

1870 Federal Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Twp 16 Range 6E, PO Cedar Bluffs
Enumerated 15 Jun 1870
Page 3 Stamped 315
39-30
Besnosker, Frank 50 m W Farmer $400 Bohemia
Besnosker, Anna 49 F W Keeps Houe Bohemia
Besnosker, Sarah 15 F W At Service Gohemia
Besnosker, Frank 13 M W Bohemia
Besnosker, Anna 11 F W Bohemia

From the Familysearch 1880 United States Census and National Index

Census Place:Douglas, Saunders, Nebraska Source:FHL Film 1254756
National Archives Film T9-0756 Page 37

RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace

Frank BASNOSKY Self M M W 55 BOHEMIA Occ: Farmer Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Ann BASNOSKY Wife F M W 50 BOHEMIA Occ: Keeps House Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA





(Medical):Y DNA Results, FTDNA Haplogroup:

R1a

A direct male descendant volunteered to have his DNA tested
. The results can be found at www.ysearch.org, under the user ID #8HGEM. The FamilyTreeDNA kit number is 70191.

R1a The R1a lineage is believed to have originated in the Eurasian Steppes north of the Black & Caspian Seas. This lineage is thought to descend from a population of the Kurgan culture, known for the domestication of the horse (circa 3000 B.C.E.). These people were also believed to be the first speakers of the Indo-European language group. This lineage is found in central & western Asia, India, and in Slavic populations of Europe.

Frantisek married Anna Krylova before 1842. Anna was born about 1821 in Bohemia; died on 25 Jun 1897 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In August, 2014, Kathryn Rybak emailed "Accidentally discovered this evening ... the eldest daughter of Frantisek Beznoska and Anna Kral ... please see Find-a-Grave #16471949 ... also see familysearch Ohio Death certificate 37574 for Marie Rajner 19 Jan 1919, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, stating her birth as Beroun, Cecho-Slovak and naming her parents.

My husband's grandmother was Josefa Beznoska d/o of Joseph Beznoska mrd in 1875 to Joseph Ribak/Rybak. I suspect that Joseph Beznoska, John Beznoska of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, were brothers of the Frantisek Beznoska you so wonderfully document.

The Find-a-Grave page further tells that Marie & Frank Rajner arrived at the Port of New York on May 19, 1873 aboard the ship Donau. I do not know Cheryl Rudolph who maintains these Rajner/Reiner memorials but was amazed as the knowledge shared here."

Gordon Beznoska instead showed her as dying 1865. This appears to actually be the year she was married.

Death certificate


Name Marie Rajner
Titles and Terms
Event Type Death
Event Date 19 Jun 1919
Event Place Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio
Residence Place
Address
Gender Female
Age 76
Marital Status Married
Race W
Occupation
Birth Date
Birthplace Beroun, Cecho-Slovak
Birth Year (Estimated) 1843
Burial Date 23 Jun 1919
Burial Place
Cemetery Harvard Grove
Father's Name Frank Beznoska
Father's Titles and Terms
Father's Birthplace Beroun, Cecho-Slovak
Mother's Name Anna Kayl
Mother's Titles and Terms
Mother's Birthplace: Beroun, Cecho-Slovak
Spouse's Name Frank Rajner
Spouse's Titles and Terms
File Number fn 37574
GS Film number 1984696
Digital Folder Number 004021939
Image Number 02840



Citing this Record:
"Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X82D-Q43 : accessed 25 Aug 2014), Marie Rajner, 19 Jun 1919; citing Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, reference fn 37574; FHL microfilm 1984696.

Marie married Frantisek "Frank" Rajner about 1865 in Bohemia. Frantisek was born in Apr 1842 in Bohemia; died on 9 Jan 1924 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried in Harvard Grove Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The following article, written by Rosalie Voytovich, daughter of Rose A. Jirousek, refers to her Grandparents, John and Theresa Jirousek. It was published in the January 6, 1985 SYRACUSE HERALD AMERICAN:

MASTER OF THE ART OF PROTEST Grandma even coped with some of Grandpa's silly requests

Everyone talks about his grandma, but not me. I am always accused of speaking in hyperbole. After all, who would believe Grandma had a child every two years from the time she was 16 to 46, and that she raised them all to adulthood? Who would believe Grandma never had a delinquent, a shirker or a discontent?

Grandma was no women's libber, but she was a master of protest. She began in 1865, at age 15, when she married a tall, skinny musician-teacher from Bohemia rather than homestead in Nebraska with her parents.

From the first day of her marriage, she ran her home like a tight ship and added to her crew every two years. She knitted all their stockings on 00 steel needles, made her own soap, and baked her own bread. She had no pediatrician, psychiatrist, orthodontist, or baby sitter...she was all things to all people.

When John, the oldest, nearly severed his finger with a butcher knife, she got her sewing basket and sewed the pinkie together with great success. She treated bronchitis with goosegrease and turpentine, and coughs with onion brown sugar syrup. She always obeyed her husband and spoke to him with great respect. She paddled her children when they needed it, and never worried about injuring their psyche.

Grandpa had a small wagon with a handle that served as a toy for the children and as a cart for him. He liked to take the market down to the farmers' market in Cleveland and buy fruits and vegetables in quantity. Grandma cooked them without a murmer.

One October day, Grandpa returned triumphantly with a pumpkin bigger than a bushel basket. "Make pies, lots of pies" he commanded. "But, Jan, it's too big!" "Make pies. We'll eat them." "Yes, Jan."

She made pies. When the white flour ran out, she used rye. The wood stove roared all day. She put pies on the table, the chairs, the window-sills and finally on the fence rail in the yard for all the world to see. She smiled and hummed all the while she worked. Grandpa never brought home another pumpkin.

Grandma sewed by hand all the intricately tucked petticoats the girls wore. She worked in the sitting room next to the potbelly stove. Grandpa also practiced his cello music there. The lint and threads from the sewing were strewn on the carpet around where she sat. Evidently, her presence and the disorder in the usually immaculate room disturbed his concentration.

"Why don't you ever sweep the floor?" he complained petulantly. "I will, Jan, I will" she replied humbly.

She got the broom and quietly swept up the small pile of litter. When Grandpa sat down to eat, she got the broom and asked him to move his feet so she could sweep up a few crumbs. When he sat down next to the kitchen stove to read his newspaper, she asked him to move his chair so she could reach the wood splinter from the kindling. When they retired and her amorously stroked her shoulder, she bounded up, remembering she had neglected to sweep the pantry after doing the dishes. As he ate breakfast she pulled the table away from him in mid-bite, and industriously swept away a few dog hairs.

He threw up his arms in surrender. She smiled sweetly.

Grandpa played the clarinet in a band that provided music for weddings and parties. Grandpa went to lots of parties while Grandma stayed home and knitted. She never complained until Grandpa began to come home later and later and merrier and merrier from his engagements. He woke up cross and headachy the morning after. Grandma was tolerant and understanding until the morning he shouted for quiet while she was chopping prunes with a chopper in a wooden mixing bowl. "Everything is too noisy around here," he whined, "We need to eliminate all the noisy things." "Yes, Jan" she assented as she stood up. She put down the bowl and chopper and quietly took the wooden clarinet from the table where he had left it the night before. She broke it over her kneee as if it were a twig. She put the lid lifter into the cover on the wood stove and carefully stoked the fire with the clarinet. Grandpa gaped, but her never uttered a word.

As I said, Grandma was a master at the art of protest. She smiled a lot.

(Courtesty of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska)

Id#: 0165259 Name: Jirousek, Theresa Date: Apr 24 1932 Source: Source unknown; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #042. Notes: Jirousek: Theresa, age 78, beloved wife of the late John, mother of John, Charles, James, William, Joseph, Stanley, Cyril and Emil, Mrs. Mary Will, Mrs. Louisa Adler, Mrs. Amalie Imburgia and Mrs. Rose Ripich, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away April 22. Funeral Monday, April 25, from late residence, 12922 Marston Ave., at 8:30 a. m.; services at Holy Family Church at 9 a. m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Friends invited.

CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY Cleveland Necrology File Search: Jirousek

Name Terezie Jirousek
Titles and Terms
Event Type Death
Event Date 22 Apr 1932
Event Place Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Residence Place
Address 12922 Marston Avenue
Gender Female
Age 78
Marital Status Widowed
Race W
Occupation At home
Birth Date 14 May 1853
Birthplace Beroun, Czechoslovakia
Birth Year (Estimated) 1854
Burial Date 25 Apr 1932
Burial Place
Cemetery Calvary
Father's Name Frank Beznoska
Father's Titles and Terms
Father's Birthplace Beroun, Czechoslovakia
Mother's Name Anna Kryl
Mother's Titles and Terms
Mother's Birthplace Beroun, Czechoslovakia
Spouse's Name John Jirousek
Spouse's Titles and Terms
File Number fn 22822
GS Film number 1992572
Digital Folder Number 004001568
Image Number 00756



Citing this Record:
"Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X699-KSM : accessed 25 Aug 2014), Terezie Jirousek, 22 Apr 1932; citing Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, reference fn 22822; FHL microfilm 1992572.

Terezie married Jan "John" Jirousek on 4 Apr 1869 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Jan was born on 14 Aug 1847 in Kvetov, P?sek, Jihocesk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 16 Nov 1929 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Veronika married Vaclav "James" Racek in 1871. Vaclav (son of Mathias Raczek and Maria Suchy) was born on 27 Nov 1849 in Vreskovice, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 18 Nov 1908 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Caroline Mastney reports that the family moved to Oklahoma in 1902. Frank was able to buy each of his five sons a farm. His granddaughter Maybelle notes he "had 5 adjoining 360 acres for the 5 boys."

"Illness Fatal to A Resident of North Bend"

Frank Beznoski, sr., of North Bend, died Saturday afternoon in Kolouch hospital, where he had been brought Friday for treatment. He had been a sufferer with stomach trouble for several years.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the ZBDJ Hall in Morse Bluff, with burial in Morse Bluff cemetery.

Mr. Beznoski was born July 6, 1858, in Bohemia, and came to the United States as a young man. He was married to Miss Caroline Datel in North Bend Nov 20, 1876 and 10 children were born to the union. The surviving children are Frank of North Bend, and Lewis, Joseph, Adolph and James all of Lawton, Oklahoma, Anna Ruzicka of Moorhead, Minn., and Albie Kudtka, Lillie Tomasek, Millie Arthur and Agnes Dupth, all of North Bend.

Mr. Beznoski was actively engaged in farming until about 10 years ago, when he retired and had since made his home in North Bend.

"Called by Death"

Death on Saturday evening released Frank Beznoska, Sr., from suffering which had been his protion for a number of years due to stomach trouble. His condition had been serious for the past few months. On Friday he was removed from his home to a hospital at Schuyler, where he passed away the following evening.

Hoping for relief from his ailment, he spent the summer and fall in Oklahoma but returned to North Bend in December not much improved.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. Phillipps of Clarkson were held Tuesday. Following a short service at the home at 1:00 services were held at 2:00 pm at the ZCBJ hall in Morse Bluff. Interment was made in the Killian cemetery in Saunders county.

Among those whos were her from a distance to attend the funeral were: Mrs. Anna Ruzicka, Moorhead, Minnesota; Joe and James Beznoska, Lawton, Oklahoma; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Soukup and daughter Marie, Milligan, Nebraska; Frank Soukup, Sr. and Joe Soukup, Milligan, Nebraska.

Frank Beznoska was born at Beron, Bohema (sic), July 6, 1858. He came to America with his parents in 1869 when he was eleven years old. The family located first in Cleveland, Ohio, but not long after came to Saunders county, Nebraska, and took up land near where the town of Morse Bluff is now located. His parents were among the early settlers of Saunders county and in the days before the bridge was built across the Platte river at North Bend his father operated a ferry which transported travelers across the river at this point.

Mr. Beznoska was married in 1879 at Fremont, Nebraska to Miss Caroline Datel and lived on a farm in Saunders county until 1903 when they sold the farm and purchased land near Lawton, Oklahoma. They lived there until a few years ago when they transferred their land to their sons and retired from farming. They purchased a home in North Bend and located here.

Mr. Beznoska is survived by his wife and the following children: Frank Beznoska, Jr., Mrs. Jerry Kucera, Mrs. John Tomasek, Jr., Mrs. Lloyd Arthur and Mrs. W.G. Gutch, all of North Bend; Mrs. James Ruzicka of Moorhead, Minnesota; Joe, Louis, Adolph and James Beznoska of Lawton, Oklahoma; nineteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One child died in infancy.

Mrs. Beznoska was a man of fine principles and a good neighbor and friend. He took great pleasure in his family and in his granchildren and will be deeply missed by them. All of these and particularly the bereaved wife, have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clippings: 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 5 Sec 1 east to west

Frank Beznoska Jr
1858 - 1929






(Research):From the Familysearch 1880 United States Census and National Index

Census Place:Douglas, Saunders, Nebraska Source:FHL Film 1254756 National Archives Film T9-0756 Page 37

RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace

Frank BASNOSKY Self M M W 22 BOHEMIA Occ:Farmer Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Caroline BASNOSKY Wife F M W 19 BOHEMIA Occ:Keeps House Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Frank BASNOSKY Son M S W 8 M NE Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA

1900 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Morse Bluff
Enumerated the 5th of June 1900 by Hans M Mackfranz
SD 4, ED 128 Stamped 82
27-28
Beznoska, Frank Hd W M July 1858 41 M 20 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1865 35 No Farmer
Beznoska, Caroline Wf W F May 1862 37 M 20 11/10
Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1870 30
Beznoska, Frank Son W M Aug 1882 17 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Labor
Beznoska, Annie Dtr W F Aug 1884 15 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Albina Dtr W F Aug 1886 14 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Isack Son W M Jan 1888 12 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Adolph Son W M Apr 1892 8 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Lillie Dtr W F May 1894 6 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Millie Dtr W F Aug 1895 4 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Beznoska, Agnes Dtr W F Sep 1898 2 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Beznoska, Baby Son W M Feb 1900 3/12 Neb Bohemia Bohemia

1910 Federal Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Cedar, ED 136
Enumerated 11 May 1910
SD 4 ED 136 Sheet 14B
319-319
Beznoska, Frank Hd M W 52 Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Aust/Boh 1869 Na Eng Farmer
Beznoska, Cary Wf F W 48 Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Aust/Boh 1870 English
Beznoska, Louis Son M W 22 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Working Home Farm
Beznoska, Joseph Son M W 21Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Working Home Farm
Beznoska, Adolf Son M W 19 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Working Home Farm
Beznoska, Lilly Dtr F W 17 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh
Beznoska, Millie Dtr F W 15 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh
Beznoska, Agnes Dtr F W 13 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh
Beznoska, James Son M W 11Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh

1920 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Cedar Bluffs
Enumerated 12 Jan 1920 by ?. E. Smith
SD 4 ED 146 Sheet 6B
Fm 167-169
Beznoska, Frank Hd M W 62 M 1865 Na 1875 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
Beznoska, Caroline Wf F W 58 M 1865 Na 1875 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
Beznoska, Adolf Son M W 27 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Working on Farm
Beznoska, James Son M W 20 S Bohemia Bohemia Working on Farm
The household immediately following his was that of his son, Joseph.

Frantisek married Karolina "Caroline" Datel on 21 Nov 1878 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. Karolina (daughter of Josef "Joseph" Datel, Sr. and Anna Sukova) was born on 13 Jan 1862 in Kolec, Bohemia; died on 20 Jan 1940 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Helena Soukup Parker writes that Anna Beznoska was born in Bohemia on September 15, 1858 and came to Cleveland, Ohio in 1864 at the age of six years. She died in the home of her daughter Lillian Eret, Prague, Oklahoma, on July 14, 1909.

"Mrs. Anna Soukup of Oklahoma was buried in the Bohemian National Cemetery last Sunday in the presence of a large circle of her friends and relatives. Some few weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Soukup were summoned here on account of the death of their daughter, Mrs. Albert Kassick. When Mrs. Soukup left for home she was not feeling well and upon arriving was almost immediately taken sick and continued growing weaker until death finally came. Her husband F.M. Soukup for weeks was constantly by her side and accompanied her corpse here from Oklahoma. Last Tuesday he too was taken seriously ill and is now under the care of a physician although the case is not as serious as at first seemed. The Soukup's are old residents in this locality having lived on their half section farm two miles south of town her for many years before moving to Oklahoma. They have a host of friends here who symphatize with them in these days of trouble and who trust that Mr. Soukup will soon recover. The following from Oklahoma were present at the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Eret, Mrs. Tessie Strong, Miss Anna Soukup and Ed, Harry, Louis and Willie Soukup. Also the following relatives from Saunders county: Mrs. Racek, and son, Emil, Pr Jakovec, Mr and Mrs Anton Soukup, Mrs. John Varka, Mrs. Fr. Hinesh and Mrs. Joe Hinesh." (Undated, unreferenced copy of Newspaper clipping 1909)

(Note: Neither the State of Oklahoma or Nebraska had a death certificate on file for Anna).

Anna married Frantisek "Frank" M. Soukup on 10 Nov 1874 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Frantisek (son of Antonin Soukup and Marie Buresova) was born on 4 Jul 1852 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 15 Mar 1933 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Marie "Mary" Krenek on 26 Apr 1887 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Marie was born on 18 Apr 1868 in Bohemia; died on 2 Mar 1942 in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee; was buried in Harvard Grove Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Antoinette married James Vanek on 28 Sep 1887 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. James was born on 24 Sep 1866 in Bohemia; died on 3 Oct 1935 in Garfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried in Highland Park Cemetery, Highland Hills, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cheryl Rudolph, on the FindAGrave memorial page for Julia, shows that she died of diptheria.

John married Sophia Mary Bitzer on 27 Oct 1897 in Stark County, Ohio. Sophia was born on 11 Aug 1879 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio; died on 24 Feb 1935 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio; was buried in West Lawn Cemetery, Canton, Stark County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her FindAGrave memorial page, created by Cheryl Rudolph, shows that she married first Louis CHARVAT (18974-1952) and second Frank REESE (1865-1937).

Family/Spouse: Otto E. Kuepfer. Otto was born on 17 Nov 1873 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died on 17 Apr 1962 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Massillon, Stark County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Tom Stonehunter and maintained by Cheryl Rudolph, shows that he "married his first wife Nellie Laughry on June 16, 1906 in Stark County, Ohio. He and Nellie were divorced in 1918 in Canton, Stark, Ohio. On July 3, 1920, Edward married Chella Steinmetz in Cuyahoga County, Ohio." He shares a double marker with Chella/

Notes:

Caroline Mastny shows him as married to a Bertha, and being the father of Leonard. However, based on the 1900 census records for the household of John and Bertha Jirousek, it first appeared that the John Jirousek who married Bertha CIPRA was born in May 1862, which would rule out Jan Jirousek and Terezie Beznoska as his parents, based on their own years of birth. But based on his FindAGrave memorial page--and the photo of his tombstone on that page--he was actually born in 1869, about the same time Jan and Terezie Jirouseks' son was said to be born. The obituary for the John Jirousek, married to Bertha Cipra, does mention son Leonard, but no mention is made of John's parents or siblings.

There was a younger John Jirousek living in Cleveland in 1900, whose age would also make him as a candidate to be a son of Jan and Theresia. This other John Jirousek was living in Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Ward 39, and his family was listed as follows:

1900 Census
Jirousek John Hd Aug 1871 Mr/5 yrs Aug 1871 Ohio Bohemia Bohemia Blanket Mill
Jirousek, Mary Wf Aug 1876 Mr/5 yrs 2/2 Ohio Bohemia Bohemia
Jirousek, Lillian Dtr July 1895 Ohio Ohio Ohio
Jirousek, John Son Sept 1895 Ohio Ohio Ohio

Id#: 0561446 Name: Jirousek, John Date: Nov 18 19? Source: Plain Dealer; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #121. Notes: Beloved husband of the late Bertha; dear father of the late Leanard. Friends received at Corrigan's Funeral Home, Lorain Ave. at W. 148th St. Funeral mass Saturday, Nov. 18, St. Mel's Church at 9:30 a. m.

It should also be noted that yet a third John Jirousek, this one born Nov 1849 in Bohemia & married to an Anna, was living nearby the above family. As was the younger John Jirousek, he too was employed in the Blanket Mill. His wife Anna was listed as being the mother of 6 children, 5 still living, and only three of those still it home. So the John Jirousek born in August 1871 might have been a son of either John and Theresia Jirousek, or of John and Mary Jirousek, or of another Jirousek family entire. I was not able to find the family of John, Mary, Lillian and John in subsequent census enumerations.

As might be expected, their were three John Jirousek's listed in the 1900 Cleveland City Directory.

Jirousek, John foreman 74 Petrie (assumed to be the husband of Theresia)
Jirousek, John J. Mach 236 Petrie
Jirousek, John teamster 7 Pleasant

(Research):
Census Listings:

1900 Census
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Twp, Cleveland City
Enumerated 9 Jun 1900
SD 19 ED 120 Sheet 22B
182-345-447
Jirousek, John W M May 1862 (sic) 35 M 8 Oh Bohemia Bohemia Day Laborer
Jirousek, Bertha W F Oct 1863 3(sic) 6 M 8 1/1 Oh Bohemia Bohemia
Jirousek, Leonard W M Jul 1892 7 S Oh Oh Oh At School

1910 Census
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Twp, Cleveland City Ward 18 Tract R-23
Enumerated 28 Apr 1910
SD 19 Ed 279 Sheet 21A
East Krawkow Ave SD
6919-301-373
Jirousek, John Head M W 40 m1 20 Ohio AustriaBohemian AustriaBohemian English Pipe fitter
Jirousek, Bertha Wf F W 39 m1 20 2/1 Ohio AustriaBohemian AustriaBohemian English
Jirousek, Leonard Son M W 16 S Ohio Ohio Ohio

1920 Census
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland City, Ward 1
Enumerated 9 and 120 Jan 1920
SD 19 ED 10 Sheet 9A
West Woodson?
9211-171-201
Cullen, Thomas and Sarah of Ohio
9211-171-202
Jirousek, John S Head M W 5o M Oh Boehmia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian Fitter Steam
Jirousek, Bertha W F W 42 M Ohio Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian
Jirousek, Leonard A Son M W 25 S OPh Oh Oh Salesmand Carbon

1930 Census
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Lakewood City, War 2
Enumerated April 4, 1930
ED 18-629 SD 5 Sheet 3B
Cannon
17613-64-76
Jirousek, John S Head ( 8000 R M W 60 M 20 Oh Czech Czech Master Mechanic Carbon Co
Jirousek, Bertha Wife F W 58 M 178 Oh Czech Czech None
Jirousek, Leonard A Son M W 36 S Oh Oh Oh Asst Office Mgr Carbon Co

John married Bertha Cipra before 1890. Bertha was born on 29 Aug 1872 in Ohio; died on 13 Mar 1941 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Westlake, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kay Rybak found the following death certificate information for Frank, indexed with last name SIRONSEK. Ohio death certificate 43429, Frank Stefan Jirousek, 50y4m9d;mrd;res.Ward 12 3663 E. 52nd; fa. John Jirousek, b. Kvetov, Cecko-Slovakia; mo Anastazie Turnovsky [sic-wife], informant; Anastazie [wife]; undertaker W. E. Jirousek [bro], 12910 Miles Avenue. [Not viewed by Melinda Strong, unable to find in index].

There appear to have been several Frank Jirousek's in Cleveland during this same time period.

Frank was not still at home as of the 1900 census, but has not yet located as a head of household in 1900.

The 1900 Cleveland City Directory lists two Frank Jirousek's on p. 546:

Jirousek, Frank lab.r. 38 Svoboda
Jirousek, Frank lab.r. 54 Pleasant

Along with the Frank Jirousek heading a household in 1910 census consisting of himself, wife Stella, and two children, a still single Frank Jirousek can also be found on the 1910 census:

Ohio, Cuyahoga County, 16-ward Cleveland, ED 241
Jerousek, Frank Hd M W 23 Single Ohio Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia English Laborer/Automobile

Frank appears to have ded in 1921, as per the following cemetery records:

Id#: 0165256 Name: Jirousek, Frank Date: 1921 Source: Cemetery record; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #042. Notes: 1871-1921. Calvary Cemetery Cleveland, O.

This also matches the record Kay Rybak cites above, showing he died at age 50, which would have put his year of death in 1921. Franks mother Theresa Beznoska was also interred at the Calvary Cemetery, as was his brother William and sister Rose.

He it appears likely that he died prior to 1929, as his father's obituary stated that "three sons had predeceased him." Additonally, most of his father's adult sons are mentioned later in the 1942 obituary of a sibling, with the exception of Frank, Frederick and Edward.

However, the 1930 census enumeration for Anastasia "Stella" Jirousek and her children still shows a living Frank Jirousek, age 58, as head of household. This may be in error, or maybe the death information should read 1931 versus 1921.

It also appears, from the obituary below, that (a second?) Frank Jirousek lived in Cleveland, and was married to Marie Kus.

Id#: 0561452 Name: Jirousek, Marie Date: Mar 12 1954 Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #121. Notes: Jirousek, Marie (nee Kus), beloved wife of the late Frank mother of Hermina, Dorothy Bandlow passed away at her residence, 3438 W. 44 St., sister of the late John and Charles Kus, also Vaclay and Frank of Czechoslovakla. Friends may call at the J. C. Stepanek & Son Funeral Home, corner Clark Ave. and W. 44th St., where services will be held Saturday, Mar 13, at 2 p.m. Interment Riverside Cemetery.

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Census Listings:

1910 Census
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Twp and City, Ward 17
Enumerated 26 and 27 Apr 1910
SD 19 ED 251 Sheet 13A
East 5??
3663-197-271
Jirousek, Frank Head M W 29 M1 19 Oh AustBohemia AustBohemia English Motormand StreetCar
Jirousek, Stella Wf F W 37 m1 19 3/2 Oh AustBothemia AustBohemia English
Jirousek, Joseph Son M W 18 S Ohio Ohio Ohio Shade Hanger Dept Store
Jirousek, Eleanor Dtr F W 16 S Ohio Ohio Ohio Tailor Cloaks

1920 Federal Census
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Wd 13, ED 270
Jirousek Frank Hd M W 48 Ohio Bohemia Bohemia Electrician, Railway
Jirousek, Stella Wf F W 47 Ohio Bohemia Bohemia
Jirousek, Eleanor Dtr F W 25 Ohio Ohio Ohio Sewing, Tailor Shop

1930 Federal Census:
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland (Districts 1-250),
ED 218, East 52nd
Jirousek, Frank [sic-ded'd in 1921??] 58 M @ 19 Oh Czech Czech Not employed
Jirousek, Stella 36 (sic) M @21 Oh Czech Czech Seamtress Factory
Shultz, Marcel Son in Law 35 Oh Germany Germany Machinist Shop
Schultz, Eleanor Dtr 32 Oh Oh Oh
Schultz, Marvin Son 9 Oh Oh Oh
Schultz, Marcella Dtr 7 Oh Oh Oh

Frank married Anastasia "Stazie" "Stella" Turnovska on 20 Jul 1891 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Anastasia was born in Sep 1871 in Ohio; died on 1 Mar 1958 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cleveland 1900 City Directory p. 546

Jirousek, Charles lab.r. 23 Nursery

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Census Listings:

1920 Federal Census
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Wd 13, ED 255
Charles Jirousek 48 Ohio Bohemia Bohemia Boilermaker Oil Company
Mary Jirousek 47 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
Charlie Jirousek Oh Oh Bohemia Laborer Lithography
Edward Jirousek 21 Oh Oh Bohemia Head Driver Supply Company
Laddie Jirousek 14 Oh Oh Boehmia
Edna Jirousek 9 Oh Oh Bohemia

1930 Federal Census
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland City Dist 1-250, ED 206
Charles Jirousek Hd Own $3000 M W 58 M @ 21 Ohio Cz-Czech Cz-Czech
Boiler Maker Chem Works
Mary Jirousek Wf F W 57 M @ 20 Cz-Czech Cz-Czech Cz-Czech
Charles S M W 34 S Truck Driver Iron Business

Charles married Mary Barta on 22 May 1893 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Mary was born about 1875 in Bohemia; died on 17 Sep 1958 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried in Harvard Grove Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cleveland 1900 City Directory p. 546

Jirousek, Edward photogr 74 Petrie

Notes:

Listed as Bedrich on the 1880 census.

Cleveland 1900 City Directory p. 546

Jirousek, Frederick tailor 21 Portage

1900 Federal Census Jirousek, Fred Hd W M Mar 1877 23 M 2 yrs Oh Bohemia Bohemia Tailor Jirousek, Carrie Wf W F Nov 1877 22 M 2 yrs Oh Bohemia Bohemia Jirousek, Fred W M Feb 1899 1 S Ohio Ohio Ohio

I couldn't locate this family in 1910.

However, in 1920, Frederick, still working as a custom Tailor, was listed as a widow and living with his sister Mary, and her husband Edward WILL in Cleveland.

He probably died prior to 1929, as his father's obituary stated that "three sons had predeceased him." Most of his father's adult sons are mentioned later in the 1942 obituary of a sibling, with the exception of Frank, Frederick and Edward.

Frederick married Carrie Svaton on 16 aut 1898 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Carrie was born in Nov 1877 in Ohio; died before 1920 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed as Vaclav on the 1880 census.

Cleveland 1900 City Directory p. 546
Jirousek, James S. helper 74 Petrie

Id#: 0165258 Name: Jirousek, James S. Date: Jan 16 1942 Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #042. Notes: Jirousek, James S.--Residence, 4516 Pershing ave. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Svoboda), father of James, Viola and Libby (deceased), Norbert, Edna, Ruth Kalal, Otto and Elsie, and grandfather; brother of John, Charles, William, Cyrus, Stanley, Joseph, Emil, Mary Will, Louise Adler, Amalia Imburgia and Rose Ripich; Wednesday. Funeral Saturday, Jan. 17, from E. V. Raus & Son Funeral Home, 5040 Broadway, at 8 a. m. Services Our Lady of Lourdes' Church at 8:30 a. m.

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(Research):
Census Listings:

1910 Census
Ohio, Cuyahoga, 16-wd Cleveland, ED 246
Park Avenue
Jirousek, James Hd 32 M1 11 years Ohio Austria/Bohemia Austria/Bohemia English Blacksmith
Jirousek, Mary Wf 31 M1 11 years Ohio Austria/Bohemia Austria/Bohemia English
Jirousek, James S 11 Ohio Ohio Ohio
Jirousek, Viola D 9 Ohio Ohio Ohio
Jirousek, Norbert S 5 Ohio Ohio Ohio
Jirousek, Edna D 3 Ohio Ohio Ohio
Jirousek, Ruth D 1 2/12 Ohio Ohio Ohio

1920
Ohio, Cuyahoga, Cleveland Wd-13, ED 265
Jirousek, James Hd 42 Oh Bohemia/Bohemia Bohemia/Bohemia Blacksmith Carriage Factory
Jirousek, Mary Wf 41 Ohio Ohio Ohio
Jirousek, James S 21 Ohio Ohio Ohio Paper Hanger, Store
Jirousek, Viola D 19 Ohio Ohio Ohio Feeder Paint Store
Jirousek, Norbert S 15 Ohio Ohio Ohio Lamplighter, Street
Jirousek, Edna D 12 Ohio Ohio Ohio
Jirousek, Ruth D 10 Ohio Ohio Ohio
Jirousek, Otto S 9 Ohio Ohio Ohio
Jirousek, Elsie D 7 Ohio Ohio Ohio

1930
Ohio, Cuyahoga, Cleveland (1-250), ED 212
Pershing Avenue
Jirousek, James Hd 52 M 21 Oh Cz Cz Blacksmith, Conveyer Shop
Jirousek, Mary Wf 51 M 20 Oh Cz Cz
Jirousek, Norbert S 25 S Ohio Ohio Ohio Pattern Maker, Factory
Jirousek, Edna D 23 S Feeder, Painting Company
Jirousek, Ruth D 21 Ohio Ohio Ohio
Jirousek, Otton S 19 Ohio Ohio Ohio Laborer, Section, Railroad
Jirousek, Elsie D 17 Ohio Ohio Ohio

James married Mary Svoboda on 21 Feb 1897 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Mary was born on 8 Jun 1878 in Ohio; died on 9 May 1945; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Id#: 0561460 Name: Jirousek, William E. Date: Apr 15 1969 Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #121. Notes: Jirousek. William E. Jirousek, beloved husband of the late Anna (nee Drdek), dearest father of Mrs. F. M. (Mildred) Zednik, Mrs. Bert (Wilma) Zahn, Mrs. Irene Beatty, Dolores (Stephanie) Jirousek and Mrs. George (Dorothy) Huberty, grandfather and great-grandfather, brother of Mrs. Mary Will, Mrs. Angelo (Molly) Imburgia, Mr. Emil Jirousek, late residence, 1850 Maywood Ave., South Euclid, O. Family will receive friends at The Mahon-Murphy Funeral Home, 13201 Euclid Ave. Visiting Hours Tuesday 2-5 And 7-9 P. M. Funeral mass Wednesday, St. Gregory Church at 11 A. M.

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William and Anna were living in Cleveland, Ohio at the time of the 1910, 1920, and 1930 census. Anna was shown as being born in Bohemia, with all the daughters being born in Ohio. At the time of the 1910 census, William was listed as 31 and Anna age 32, being married 9 years. She was the mother of 5 children, all living, and immigrated in 1890. Mildred was shown as age 8, Wilma age 6, Irene age 4, and Stephanie and Dorothy appear to have been twins, both listed as being age 3/12. William's occupation in 1910 was printer, in 1920 he was shown as a Funeral Director, and in 1930 he was listed as a real estate broker. The same family group was found in 1920, and by 1930, only the oldest daughter, Mildred, had left home.

William married Anna Eleanor Drdek before 1902. Anna (daughter of Jan Drdek and Josefa Moudry) was born on 30 May 1878 in Zahradka, Bohemia; died in Jun 1958 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Edward Will on 10 Oct 1901 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Edward was born on 28 Aug 1875 in Russia; died in Jan 1943; was buried in Highland Park Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cleveland 1900 City Directory p. 546

Jirousek, Joseph lab.r. 74 Douse
Debbie Quitter notes that he was a Laborer in a scrapyard

1910 Census Index Joseph Jirousek age 26 Born Ohio Richland, Shelby, ED 198 Married to Margrett age 24 and father of Alva and Cyrus, ages 6 and 5

Id#: 0561449 Name: Jirousek, Joseph F. Date: Nov 20 1951 Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #121. Notes: Jirousek, Joseph F., beloved husband of Margaret (nee Hafer), father of Alva, Cyrus S. and Mary Frantz, and grandfather, brother of William E., Emil, John, Stanley, Charles Mrs. Louise Adler, Mrs. Mary Will and Mrs. Amelia Imburgia, residence, 673 E. 118. Friends may call at The Monreal Co. Funeral Home St. Clair Ave. at E. 110th St. Services at St. Aloysius Church Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 10 a. m.

Family/Spouse: Catherine Margaret Hafer. Catherine was born on 23 Jul 1885 in Ohio; died in Nov 1972 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Id#: 0165255 Name: Jirousek, Cyrill M. (Cyrus) Date: Apr 8 1949 Source: Source unknown; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #042. Notes: Jirousek, Cyrill M. (Cyrus), son of the late John and Theresa; father of Mildred Lazio and Jerry Jirousek; brother of John, Charles, William, Joseph, Stanley, Emil, Mary Will, Louise Adler, Mollie Imburgio, Rose Rippich, the late Edward, Frank, Patrick and James; Wednesday. Friends may call at Blean Bros. Funeral Home, 5215 Fleet Ave. Services Saturday, April 9, at 8:30 a. m. and at Our Lady of Lourdes' Church at 9 a. m. John F. Masek, funeral director.

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Family/Spouse: Frantiska "Frances" M. Stach. Frantiska was born on 22 Oct 1888 in Austria; died in Feb 1982 in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Id#: 0561458 Name: Jirousek, Stanley W. Date: Dec 18 1963 Source: Plain Dealer; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #121. Notes: Jirousek. Stanley W. Jirousek, beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Nemecek), father of Mrs. Frank Kutma (Leona), William and the late Stanley J., brother of William Mrs. Mary Will Mrs. Louise Adler, Mrs. Mollie Imburga and Emil, grandfather and great-grandfather, late residence, 4254 E. 131st St. Friends received at the James P. Muilaney Funeral Home, 9811 Miles Ave. Funeral Thursday, Dec. 19, St. Timothy Church, at 9:30 a. m.

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Family/Spouse: Mary R. Nemecek. Mary was born about 1883 in Ohio; died in Jan 1952 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1920, Louise was living with her parents, and listed as divorced, age 30, and a Forelady at a Clothing Factory. She was the only one of the 15 children still at home. She married again sometime prior to 1930, and at the time of that census, she and her husband, George ADLER, were living with her widowed mother.

Death: CPL, Cleveland Necrology File: Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH); June 9, 1968
Adler-Louise B. Adler, (nee Jirousek), beloved wife of the late George F., sister of Mary Will, Amalia Imburgia, William and Emil. Services at St. Dominic Church, Van Aken and Narwood Rd. Monday, June 10 at 10 a.m. Friends may call at Thomas Funeral Home, 12512 Miles Ave. Sunday 3-5 atn 7-9 p.m.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1930 Ohio Cuyahoga Cleveland (Districts 501-533), ED 515

Jirousek, Theresa Head Own $7000 F W 76 Wd Czechoslovakia Czsl Czsl Bohemian
Adler, George Son in Law M W 48 M 42 Ohio Germany Germany Foreman Foundry
Adler, Louise Dtr F W 41 M 35 Ohio Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia

Louise married George F. Adler about 1924. George was born about 1882 in Ohio; died in Jun 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

OH Birth and christenings also show a female born on 8 July 1891, which might instead be the year of birth of Amelia.

Amelia married M. Angelo Imburgia on 16 Jul 1917 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. M. was born on 2 Jun 1894 in Villaba, Italy; died on 8 Jan 1981 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Id#: 0561441 Name: Jirousek, Emil L. Date: Dec 23 1971 Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #121. Notes: Jirousek. Emil L. Jirousek, age 78, of Chagrin Falls, beloved husband of Cleo (nee Gebauer), dear father of Cleo K. (Mrs. Edward) Blazek of Chagrin Falls, brother of Mary, Will and Molly Imburaio, and 12 brothers and sisters all deceased. Services will be held at Read-Nichols Funeral Home, 87 E. Washington St. Chagrin Falls, O. Friday, at 1:30 P.M. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday 2-4 And 7-9 P.M.


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Emil married Cleo K. Gebauer on 21 Jun 1917 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Cleo was born on 25 Jun 1893 in Ohio; died in Aug 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Id#: 0297144 Name: Ripich, Rose Date: Dec 20 1950 Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #068. Notes: Ripich, Rose (nee Jirousek), wife of Louis J., mother of Rosalie Voytovich, Louis J., sister of Mary Will and Louise Adler and Amelia Inburgia and John, Charles, William, Joseph, Stanley and Emil Jirousek, grandfather of Sharon, Anthony and Edward Voytovich Jr. Funeral directed by brother, W. E. Jirousek. Funeral from residence, 17420 Eldamere Ave. Time of service later.

Name Rose Ripich
Titles and Terms
Event Type Death
Event Date 19 Dec 1950
Event Place
Residence Place
Address
Gender Female
Age 54
Marital Status
Race White
Occupation
Birth Date 21 May 1896
Birthplace Cleveland, Ohio
Birth Year (Estimated) 1896
Burial Date
Burial Place
Cemetery
Father's Name John Jirousek
Father's Titles and Terms
Father's Birthplace
Mother's Name Terezie Beznoska
Mother's Titles and Terms
Mother's Birthplace
Spouse's Name
Spouse's Titles and Terms
File Number certificate
GS Film number 2372788
Digital Folder Number: 004109350
Image Number 02230



Citing this Record:
"Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X6BT-RLL : accessed 24 Oct 2014), Rose Ripich, 19 Dec 1950; citing , reference certificate; FHL microfilm 2372788.

Rose married Louis John Ripich on 25 Nov 1915 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Louis was born on 28 Feb 1891 in Bereg Comitatus, Kingdom of Hungary; died in Jul 1972 in Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Stoke is Fatal to North Bend Resident

Frank Racek died at this home in this city Tuesday morning, May 10, at 7:45 o'clock after an illness of only three days. He suffered a strokc of paralysis on Saturday, May 7, from which he did not rally.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. Filipi of Clarkson were held at the Z.C.B.J. hall in Morse Bluff at 2:00 o'clock this (Thursday) afternoon, and interment was made in the Killian cemetery near Morse Bluff. There was a large attendance at the service.

Frank Racek was born on a farm in Saunders county near the present town of Morse Bluff, December 18, 1872, the sond of Mr. and Mrs. James Racek, pioneer settlers of Saunders county. Most of his life was spend on a farm. A few years ago he retired and was located in North Bend. he was married September 22, 1896, to Miss Mary Virka in Fremont.

Surviving are his wife, three brothers, four sisters and the following children: Frank Racek of Barnesville, Minnesota, Lewis of North Bend, Mrs. Owen Jensen (Emma) of Ames, Mrs. Zikmond Divis (Julia) of Schuyler, Mrs. Carl Chesley (Tillie) of North Bend, Mrs. Chester Best (Clara) of North Bend.

There are also seven grandchildren: Merle and Dale Jensen, Marvin and Arlene Chesley, David and Merlin Racek, and Arnold Divis.

(Undated, unreferenced clipping courtesy of Caroline Mastny of Schuyler, Nebraska)

Frank married Mary Virka on 22 Sep 1896 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Jan Virka and Veronika Soukup) was born on 7 Sep 1875 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 14 Jun 1961 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Anna Tenopir

Services for Mrs. Anna Tenopir, 77, who died at 7:30 am Tuesday at her home three miles southwest of Geronimo, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Ritter Funeral Home chapel.

Lloyd Brent, Sixth and Arlington Church of Christ minister, will conduct services. Burial will be in the Highland cemetery.

Mrs. Tenopir died after an illness of four weeks. She came to the Geronimo community in 1927 from Morse Bluff, Neb.

She was born Dec, 20, 1873, in Saunders county, Neb. and was married to Albert Tenopir in Milligan, Neb. Mr. Tenopir died May 27, 1928. Mrs. Tenopir was a member of the Catholic Church in Milligan.

Survivors are six sons, Louis, Morse Bluff, Neb.; Harry, Cedar Bluff, Neb.; Emil, Malmo, Neb.; Bill, Tuscon, Ariz.; Edd, Lawton; and Henry, of the home address; one daughter, Mrs. Frank Havlik, Rt. 2 Lawton.

One brother, Will Racek, Morse Bluff, Neb.; three sisters, Mrs. John Vachal and Mrs. Emma Virka, both of Morse Bluff, Neb.; and Mrs. Joe Svec, Milligan, Neb; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Mrs. Anna Tenopir

Services for Mrs. Anna Tenopir, who died Tuesday at her home in Geronimo, were held at 3 pm Thursday in the Ritter Funeral home chapel.

Lloyd Brent, pastor of the Sixth and Arlington Church of Christ, conducted the services and the commital rites at Highland cemetery.

Bearers were Joe Devine, Mack George, W.M. Pinc, Henry Mixa, Tom Kuchynka, and M.R. Dunlap.

(Undated, unreferenced clippings, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

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Oklahoma, Comanche County, Crosby Twp
Enumerated April 11, 1930 by Lawrence DeVinell
ED 16-6 SD 8 Sheet 4A
71-78
Tenopir, Anna Hd F W 57 Wd Neb Czech Czech
Tenopir, Edward Son M W 28 S Neb Czech Czech
Tenopir, Will Son M W 26 S Okla Czech Czech
Tenopir, Henry SOn M w 19 S Okla Czech Czech

She was living a few households away from her cousin, Jame
s BEZNOSKA, also from Nebraska.

Anna married Albert Tenopir after 1889 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Albert (son of Vaclav "James" Tenopir and Anna ???) was born on 15 Aug 1864 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 27 May 1928 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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]

Notes:

Date of birth insted shown by Robert Racek as 21 September 1878.

Morse Bluff Man Dies

Edward Racek of Morse Bluff died Friday, January 29, at this hom in Morse Bluff. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Racek and was born and raised in the Morse Bluff vicinity. His age was fifty-eight years, four months and eight days. He is survived by his wife and one son and a grandson. A daughter preceded him in death. His mother, one brother and four sisters also survive him. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Filipi of Clarkson were held Sunday afternoon. A short service was held at the home and a longer one at the Z.C.B.J. hall in Morse Bluff. Burial was made in the Killian cemetery.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping courtesy of Carolyn Mastny: the year 1937 is handwritten on the clipping)

Edward married Anna Hines on 11 Dec 1906. Anna (daughter of Joseph Hines and Anna Zakovec) was born on 3 Oct 1888 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 21 Jul 1963 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emma Virka

Services for Mrs. Emma Virka, 92, of Cedar Bluffs, formerly of Morse Bluff, were at 2 pm Saturday at Moser Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Donald Proett of Wahoo officiated.

Music was by Mrs. James Arneal, organist, and James Arneal, soloist.

Pallbearers were Vernon Virka, Emil Paskea, Bernard Paseka, Ronald Paseka, Leonard Cihacek, and Richard Cihacek.

Burial was in Killian Cemetery west of Morse Bluff.

Mrs. Virka died Thursday, June 21, at a Schuyler hospital.

She was born Aug. 4, 1880, at Morse Bluff and lvied in the area all her life. She married James Virka Oct. 2, 1900, at Wahoo and was a member of ZCBJ Lodge at Morse Bluff.

She was preceded in death by her husband, who died Oct. 15, 1938.

Survivors include a son, Edward, Cedar Bluffs, and a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Agnes) Paskea, Ceder Bluffs, 8 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. John (Julia) Vachal, Morse Bluff.

Application for Social Security Account 506-62-7084 Emma Virka Full name at birth Emma Racek DOB: August 4, 1880 Mother: Verona Beznoska Father: James Racek Age: 83 Mailing Address: Cedar Bluffs c/o Joseph Pascka Signed: 10-4-1963

Emma married James Virka on 2 Oct 1900 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. James (son of Jan Virka and Veronika Soukup) was born on 4 Sep 1873 in Nebraska; died on 15 Oct 1938. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Joseph E. Hines on 12 Jun 1908 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. Joseph (son of Joseph Hines and Anna Zakovec) was born in Apr 1872 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 25 Feb 1918; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Joe Svec on 3 Apr 1923 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Joe (son of Vaclav "James" Svec and Marie "Mary" Suda) was born on 8 Feb 1881 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 May 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1930, Emil and Mary's two eldest sons, Lloyd and Emil Edwin, were living with their paternal grandmother Veronika Beznoska Racek. All three were listed in the household of Julia (nee Racek) and John Vachal in Morse Bluff. Emil Sr. was listed as a Truck Driver for a Transfer Company, and their youngest child, Margaret, was living in North Bend, Nebraska with her father and mother. Her birthplace was shown as Nebraska.

Emil married Mary L. Vopalensky on 14 Dec 1909 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. Mary was born on 1 Jan 1891 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 20 Sep 1975; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Terezie, dau of Vcalav & Veronika Racek d 25 Jan 1891 1 yr 7 mo

Notes:

Julia Vachal, 93

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Julia Vachal of Morse Bluff who died March 13, 1987 at Birchwood Manor in North Bend. She was 93.

She was born Feb. 19, 1894 at Morse Bluff to Vaclav (James) and Verona (Beznoska) Racek and was a lifetime resident of the area. She lived at Birchwood Manor since December 1979.

She was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge at Morse Bluff.

On Jan. 2, 1923, she married John F. Vachal at Fremont. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1984.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Delvin (Betty) Lorenzen of Cedar Bluffs, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services were held at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend with Rev. Donald Proett of Wahoo officiating. Evangeline Vaojtech was organist and Adolph and James Nemec were soloists.

Burial was in Killian Cemetery. Pallbearers were Edward Virka, Robert and Raymond Racek, Delmar Kuska, George Havlovec and Adolph Tenopir.

She was also preceded in death by four brothers, William Ed, Frank and Emil Racek; and four sisters, Tessie, who died in infancy, Lizzie Svec, Emma Virka and Anna Tenopir.

Memorials are suggested to the North Bend Rescue Squad.

(Unddated, unreferenced newspaper clipping, Courtesy of Caroline Mastny: 1987 handwritten on the clipping)

Julia married Jan "John" F. Vachal on 2 Jan 1923 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Jan (son of Jan "John" Vachal and Anna Masek) was born on 10 May 1896 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 31 Jul 1984 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried on 3 Aug 1984 in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He died as an infant.

Notes:

Frank Beznoska, 75, passed away in the Schuyler hospital Friday, Dec 21. Death followed a stroke which he suffered the previous afternoon. He was born August 10, 1881, in Saunders County near Morse Bluff. In 1902 his family moved to Oklahoma. On September 6, 1904 he was married to Bessie Havlik at Lawton.

In 1918 the came to this community and farmed until 1935 when they moved to North Bend. Here Mr. Beznoska worked at Watt's store until he retired a few years ago. On September 6, 1954, Mr and Mrs Beznoska celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. in 1953 he received his 50 year pin from the ZCJB lodge.

Survivors include his wife and one son, Raymond Beznoska of North Bend; four brothers, Louis, Joseph, Adolph and James, all of Oklahoma; four sisters, Anna Ruzicka of Moorehead, Minn; Albie Kucera, Lillie Tomasek, Millie Arthur, Agnes Muckendorfer, all of North Bend; one grandson Kenneth, eighteen nephews and nieces.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Sellhorn Mortuary. Rev. Hugh H. Houchin officiated. Hymns were sung by Mrs. Alice Kersbergen. She was accompanied by Mrs. Vernelle Karsk. Pallbearers were Leonard Tomasek, Leland Tomasek, Duane Arthur, Ernest Kucera, Bob Allen and Louis Masiny. Burial was in the Killian cemetery in Saunders county.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping: 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 5 Sec 1 east to west

Frank R Beznoska 1881 - 1956


(Research):Census Information:

1910 Federal Census
Thirteenth Census of the United States Crosby Township, Com
anche County, Oklahoma

#81-81 Beznoska, Frank Head M W 28 M1 5 Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia Beznoska, Bessie Wife F W 22 M1 5 Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia Beznoska, Raymond Son M W 5/12 S Oklahoma Nebraska Nebraska

Two houses away was Frank Soukup.

1920 Federal Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Cedar Bluffs, ED 146
Enumerated 30 & 31 Jan 1920 by L.E. Smith
SD 4 ED 146 Sheet 14B
362-367
Beznoska, Frank Hd M W 38 M Neb Boh Boh Farmer
Beznoska, Bessie Wife F W 31 M Neb Boh Boh
Beznoska, Raymond Oklahoma Neb Neb

1930 Federal Census
Nebraska, Dodge County, Union Twp
Enumerated April 16, 1930 by April 16, 1930 by George G. McVicker
ED 27-27 SD 3 Sheet 5B
108-108
Beznoska, Frank R. Hd R M W 48 M 23 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Beznoska, Bessie M Wf F W 42 M 17 Neb Czech Czech
Beznoska, Raymond F Son M W 29 M 2 29 M Ok Neb Neb
Beznoska, Delma L DIL F W 19 M 19 Neb Neb Neb

Frank married Bessie Mamie Havlik on 6 Sep 1904 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Bessie was born on 17 Mar 1888 in Rushville, Sheridan County, Nebraska; died on 12 Nov 1959 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She did not move to Oklahoma with the rest of her family as she was already married.

Anna married James Ruzicka in Nov 1899. James was born on 7 Jul 1875; died in 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Albie Kucera

Funeral services for Albie M. Kucera, 94, were held Tuesday afternoon at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Rev. Anderson Kwankin of the United Methodist Church officiated, with music provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Diffey.

Burial was at the National Cemetery at Prague, with Robert Allan, Leland Tomasek, Willis Lambrecht, Bill Lambrecht, Don Kruger and Duane Arthur serving as pallbearers.

Albie M. Beznoska was born Aug. 27, 1885 at Morse Bluff, the daughter of Frank and Caroline (Datel) Beznoska. She married Jerry R. Kucera, Aug. 2, 1904 at Wahoo and they farmed near Prague, Hooper and North Bend. He died July 30, 1965.

She was a member of the Methodist Church, was a resident of Birchwood Manor at the time of her death, Saturday, Feb. 9, 1980.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Olga) Krepel of North Bend; a brother Adolph Beznoska of Lawton, Oklahoma.; sisters, Mrs. Lillie Tomasek, Mrs. Millie Arthur and Mrs. Agnes Muckendorfer, all of North Bend; two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a son Ernest, sister Anna, and brothers, Frank, Joe, Jim and Louis.

(Undated, unreferenced clipping courtesy of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska: 1980 handwritten on clipping)

Albina married Jaroslav "Jerry" Rudolph Kucera on 2 Aug 1904 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. Jaroslav was born on 8 Jun 1884 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 30 Jul 1965 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed as Isack? on the 1900 census.

Louis B. Beznoska

Funeral arrangements for Louis B. Beznoska, 70, of Rt. 2 Walters, who died Tuesday, will be announced by the Ritter Funeral Home.

Beznoska, a retired farmer, died at 8 p.m. in a local hospital after a long illness.

A native of Nebraska, Beznoska came to the Walters-Lawton area in 1905. He returned to Nebraska in 1913 where he married Mildred Schere, who survives him, and then returned to Oklahoma.

Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Mable Hutchins, Flint, Michigan and Mrs. Eugene Thomason, 1413 Bell, Lawton; three brothers, Joe of Rt. 2, Walters, Adolph of Geronimo, and Jim of Healdton; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Lorentz, Morehead, Minn.; Mrs. Albie Kucera, Mrs. Lillie Tomasek, Mrs. Millie Arthur, and Mrs. Agnes Muckendorpher all of North Bend, Nebraska; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping: 11 Nov 1958 handwritten on it, courtesy of Caroline Mastny of Schuyler, Nebraska)

(Research):Census Information

1920 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Douglas, ED 151
Enumerated 13 Jan 1920 by Charles Zigka
SD 4 ED 151 Sheet 2B
FM 36-36
Beznoska, Louis Hd W M 31 M Neb Boh Boh Farmer
Beznoska, Mildred M Wf F W 23 M Neb Neb Ill
Beznoska, Mozela O Dtr F W 5 S Ok Neb Neb
Beznoska, Mable M Dtr F W 2 3/12 S Ok Neb Neb

1930 Census
Oklahoma, Cotton County, Strauss Twp, Ed 10
Enumerated April 17, 1930 by Georgia R. Moore
ED 17-10 SD 8 Sheet 12B
234-238
Beznoska, Louis Hd M W 42 M 25 Neb Czech Czech
Farmer
Beznoska, Mildred Wf F W 33 M 16 Neb Neb Ill
Beznoska, Mable Dtr F W 15 S Ok Neb Neb
Beznoska, Mozella Dtr F W 12 S Ok Neb Neb
235-239
Beznoska, Joe Hd M W 40 M 27 Neb Czech Czech
Farmer
Beznoska, Irene Wf F W 32 M 19 Miss Miss Miss
Beznoska, Melvin Son M w 11 S Ok Neb Miss
Beznoska, Zelma Dtr F W 2 7/12 S Ok Neb Miss

Louis married Mildred Schere on 4 Nov 1913 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. Mildred was born on 24 Dec 1896 in Nebraska; died on 26 Dec 1989 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not listed with the rest of his family at the time of the 1900 census? Living elsewhere, or simply missed by the enumerator?

Graveside Service for Joe Beznoska

Joe Beznoska, 89, longtime resident of the northern part of Cotton County, died in Lawton, Friday, July 27.

Graveside services were conducted at Walters Cemetery at 2 o'clock Tuesday, July 31, with Don Crow officiating.

Wyatt Funeral Home was in charge of burial in Walters Cemetery.

Joe Beznoska was born September 28, 1889 at Morse Bluffs, Nebraska. He was united in marriage with Irene Stewart on August 15, 1917 at Walters.

He had been a resident of Cotton county for more than 60 years. He was involved in a farming operation unitl his retirement in 1956.

He was a veteran of World War I and a member of "Arraks No. 1168," composed of World War II veterans.

Survivors include his wife, Irene, of the home; one son Melvin Beznoska of Lawton; one daughter Mrs. Jolene Marco of Duncan.

Also one brother, Adolph Beznoska of Lawton; four sisters, Albie Kucera, Lillie Tomasek, Millie Arthur and Agnes Muckendorf, all of North Bend, Nebraska, three grandchildren, one step grandchild, and other relatives.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping: 1979 handwritten on it, courtesy of Caroline Mastny of Schuyler, Nebraska)

The Czechs in Nebraska, Czechs in World War website:http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/ethnic/czechs/cz-pg369.html
Shows that Jos. Beznoska of Cedar Bluffs served in Col. d, 136 Infantry during World War I.

(Research):Census Information

1920 Census, Nebraska, Saunders County, Cedar Bluffs, ED 146
Enumerated 12 January 1920 By L.E. Smith
SD 4, ED 146, Sheet 6B

They were in the household immediately following that of his parents
168-170
Beznoska, Joe Hd F M W 29 M Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Working on Farm
Beznoska, Irena Wf F W 20 M Miss US US
Beznoska, Melvin Son M W 1 6/12 Okla Ne Miss

1930 Census
Oklahoma, Cotton County, Strauss Twp, Ed 10
Enumerated April 17, 1930 by Georgia R. Moore
ED 17-10 SD 8 Sheet 12B
234-238
Beznoska, Louis Hd M W 42 M 25 Neb Czech Czech
Farmer
Beznoska, Mildred Wf F W 33 M 16 Neb Neb Ill
Beznoska, Mable Dtr F W 15 S Ok Neb Neb
Beznoska, Mozella Dtr F W 12 S Ok Neb Neb
235-239
Beznoska, Joe Hd M W 40 M 27 Neb Czech Czech
Farmer
Beznoska, Irene Wf F W 32 M 19 Miss Miss Miss
Beznoska, Melvin Son M w 11 S Ok Neb Miss
Beznoska, Jolene Dtr F W 2 7/12 S Ok Neb Miss

Joseph married Irene Stewart on 15 Aug 1917 in Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma. Irene was born on 11 Sep 1897 in Mississippi; died on 7 May 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he completed his draft registration card for World War I, he listed his date of birth as November 25, 1892, in Morse Bluff, NE. His SSDI instead shows 8 Dec 1891, as did Caroline Mastny. He was an employee of Frank Beznoska (presumably his father) in Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska at this time, which was June 5, 1917. He was listed as medium heighth and build, with brown eyes and dark brown hair.

The Czechs in Nebraska, Czechs in World War website:http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/ethnic/czechs/cz-pg369.html
Shows that Adoph Beznoska of Cedar Bluffs serviced in the U. S. Destroyer "Kimberly" during World War I.

Caroline Mastny confirms that he was a Veteran, and indicates that he was a great golfer.

(Research):Census Information

1930 Census
Oklahoma, Comanche County, Crosby, ED 6
Enumerated April 11, 1930 by Lawrence DeVinell
ED 16-6 SD 8 Sheet 3B
59-65
Beznoska, Adolph Hd O R M W 38 D Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Beznoska, Karoline Mother F W 68 Wd Czech Czech Czech 1880

Adolph married Golda Northcutt on 20 Jun 1933 in Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma. Golda was born on 24 Apr 1911 in Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma; died on 17 Apr 1994 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSDI:

LILLIE TOMASEK 27 Oct 1893 Sep 1983 68649 (North Bend, Dodge, NE ) (none specified) 506-86-1180 Nebraska

Leonard Tomasek reported to Charles Strong that his mother discovered that the date of birth shown on her delayed birth certificate was not correct. She therefore took her son Leland's birthdate and used it as her own as well.

Her obituary is transcribed below:

Lillie Tomasek buried Sept. 15

The funeral was held last Thursday for Lillie Tomasek, 89, of North Bend at the Methodist Church, North Bend, with Rev. Gary Main officiating.

Mrs. Tomasek died at the Senior Citizens Nursing Home, Schuyler. She was a member of the Methodist Church and the Rebekah Lodge of North Bend.

She married John Tomasek on March 5, 1913 in Fremont.

Survivors include two sons, Leonard and Leland, both of North Bend; one daughter, Mrs. Caroline Mastny, Schuyler; six grandchildren; five great granchildren; one brother Adolph Beznoska, Lawton, Okla., and one sister Mrs. Millie Arthur, Fremont.

Burial was in Killian Cemetery, west of Morse Bluff. Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend, was in charge of the arrangements.

(Undated, unreferenced news clipping courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Lillie married John Anton Tomasek on 5 Mar 1913 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. John (son of John S. Tomasek and Carrie Chmelka) was born on 4 Jun 1893 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 18 Mar 1979 in Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NEGenWeb Project On-Line Library - news News Extraction Project NSHS Newspaper Extractions (for instructions go to: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/newspapers/NSHS/use.htm) (for instructions go to: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/newspapers/NSHS/nshsnews.htm)

0888 10/16/1996 00 A636 ARTHUR, Millie (BEZNOSKA); Obituary: Age: 100

Millie married Lloyd Keith Arthur, Sr. on 19 Mar 1919. Lloyd was born on 17 Oct 1888 in Webster, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 13 Apr 1944 in Veterans Hospital, Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She ran a cafe and apartment house.

Mrs. Agnes Muckendorfer

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning for Mrs. Agnes Muckendorfer, 83, who died Sunday at an Omaha hospital.

She was born April 3, 1898, at Morse Bluff and had been a lifetime resident of the North Bend area.

She married William Gutch on July 3, 1919, at Waco, Texas. He preceded her in death. On Feb. 21, 1944, she married Joseph H. Muckendorfer at Marysville, Kan. He preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 1968.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ora Mae Allan of North Bend; a brother, Adolph Beznoska of Geronimo, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Millie Arthur of Fremont and Lillie Tomasek of North Bend; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend with Rev. Anderson Kwankin of First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was to be in Woodland Cemetery.

Mrs. Ralph Diffey was organist; vocalist was Dara Pople. Pallbearers included Louis Foltz, L.J. Gaughen, Gerlad Kruger, La Vern Kruger, Ted Mehaffey and Duane Arthur.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping: Courtesty of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska)

Agnes married William Gutch on 3 Jul 1919 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas. William was born on 11 May 1895 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 29 Mar 1962 in Veterans Hospital, Wadsworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Agnes married Joe Muckendorfer on 21 Feb 1944 in Marysville, Marshall County, Kansas. Joe was born on 16 Feb 1896 in Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 4 Sep 1968 in Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Bend

James Beznoska of Lawton, Okla. died at a hospital in that city June 21 following a lenghty illness. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. John Tomasek, Mrs. Jerry Kucera, Mrs. Millie Arthur and Mrs. Joe Muckendorfer, all of North Bend.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping; June 21, 1961 handwritten on it, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

(Research):
Census Information

1930 Census
Oklahoma, Comanche County, Crosby Twp
Enumerated April 11, 1930 by Lawrence DeVinell
ED 16-6 SD 8 Sheet 4A
Beznoska, Jas Hd O R M W 30 M 27 Neb Czech U.S.
Beznoska, Jewell Wf F W 23 M 20 Tex Tex Tex

They lived a few homes away from Anna TENOPIR, a cousin, also from Nebraska.

James married Jewell Cooper on 24 Aug 1927. Jewell was born on 28 Dec 1906 in Texas; died on 27 Sep 1986 in Grandfield, Tillman County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Unmarried.

Notes:

In the book HISTORY OF MILLIGAN NEBRASKA 1888-1988 it is noted that

"...moved to Junction City, Oklahoma, where they homesteaded and in 1909 returned to Milligan where they farmed for a number of years. F.R. managed different businesses during his lifetime among them being manager of the Jicha Central Hall and tavern. After Joseph Jica Sr. passed away, R. R. and Edward Janousek managed the place together for sometime. He also worked in the Herman Stastny tavern.

In 1921, he moved from the farm southwest of Milligan and purchased Alois Petracek dry goods and grocery store, which he and his wife managed. Later he sold the store.

After the Farmer's Co-operative Company was organized, F.R. Soukup and his son, Frank, were among some of the employees. At the second annual stockholders meeting, a livestock shippers association was organized and F.R was hired to take charge of this new association. At one time the Farmers Co-op Elevator shipped livestock to market for the owner. F.R. was in charge of the livestock department. F.R. and Edward Cudly also managed the Farmer Co-op at one time."

According to his application for a Social Security Number, Frank was employed by Stastny & Vasina in MIlligan in 1940. His SS-5 also indicated that his Middle Initial, R, was just that. He did not have an actual middle name. SSN 507-18-6921.

Member of the Z.C.J.B. Lodge #76 Svatopluk Czeck

(Medical):Hypertensive cardiovascular disease

Frank married Mary Svec on 28 Nov 1899 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Vaclav "James" Svec and Marie "Mary" Suda) was born on 10 Mar 1879 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Sep 1967 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joseph and Anna (Svec) Soukup "lived on a farm west of Milligan, which they rented for 38 years, then moved to a farm near Swanton. In November 1929, they purchased a farm near Western, which was farmed by their twin sons, Frank J. and James J."

However, Caroline Mastny noted that he homesteaded in Oklahoma, but didn't like it, so he returned to Nebraska, leaving his wife and sons behind for a brief time so they could keep the land. He later sold his land to Louis Beznoska in Walter, Oklahoma.

On the 1910 Cherokee County Oklahoma Federal Census, a Joseph Soukup was listed as a boarder in the home of James Thompson. He is shown as age 33 (born circa 1877), born in Bohemia, and with an occupation of Tailor. (Courtesy of Charles Strong). This may be the same Joseph Soukup...possibly he supported himself as a tailor while waiting to receive the title on his land.

Joseph married Anna Svec on 20 Jan 1903 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Vaclav "James" Svec and Marie "Mary" Suda) was born on 21 Aug 1883 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Apr 1956 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was said to have committed suicide.

Mary married Albert Joseph Kassik, Sr. on 20 Nov 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Albert (son of Josef Kasik and Veronika Franek) was born on 10 Mar 1879 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Sep 1963 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LILLIAN ERET 18 Oct 1883 Jul 1976 74864 (Prague, Lincoln, OK) (none specified) 444-48-3092 Oklahoma

Lillian married Joseph Eret on 30 Apr 1900 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Joseph was born on 13 Apr 1871 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 20 Jun 1969 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her first name may actually have been Tereza/Theresa.

The information below was acquired by Charles Strong September 1999. This information is from the Lawton, Oklahoma Genealogy Library located in the public library.

Article from Lawton Constitution June 5, 1916

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR Mrs. Strong

Funeral services for Mrs. Watler (sic) Strong, age 29 years, who died Saturday afternoon at the hospital at 4 o'clock, were held yesterday afternoon at the Beal Heights Presbyterian church, Rev. J. W. Moseley, pastor of the church officiating. Interment was made in the Lawton cemetery.

The deceased is survived by a husband and four children, Homer, 8; Viola May 6; Branyard, 2; and Jack, 5 months; a father, Frank Socket (sic) of Junction City; 2 sisters, Mrs. Geo. Errett (sic), of Prague, Okla. And Mrs. Anna Hooker of Tinney, Okla.; four brothers in Milligan, Neb., one at Prague and one at Junction City.

Terezie married Walter Winfield Strong on 4 Aug 1907 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Walter (son of Ralph Brainerd Strong and Mary Ella Hall) was born on 10 May 1881 in Farmersville, Collin County, Texas; died on 4 Apr 1961 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas; was buried on 6 Apr 1961 in Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Harry Soukup

Jaroslav Harry Soukup, son of Frank and Anna (Beznoska) Soukup, was born October 18, 1889 at Prague, Nebraska.

He passed away at Warren Memorial hospital at Friend, Nebraska, at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 22 days. He was baptized in the Catholic church at Prague on November 17, 1889.

As a small child the family moved to Milligan, where they lived for a time. At the age of 10 the family moved to Lawton, Oklahoma to homestead. As a youngster, Harry worked in the cotton fields with the family. He spoke of the times he had there of the Indian neighbors that were some of his best friends.

At the age of 21 he decided to move back to Nebraska. He and a friend, Tom Hardwick, managed to get together a horse, a mule and a wagon which they used for transportation to get them back to his home state. Starting out from Lawton, the trip took them over two weeks to travel some 450 miles.

Upon arrival he worked as a farm hand for his brother, Joe. Then in the fall of 1915 he engaged in farming for himself.

On December 21, 1915, he united in marriage to Mary E. Stejskal at Geneva.

He was active in local organizations in his younger years serving on the District 67 School Board, Glengary township road overseer, Farmers Co-op Board of Directors, also serving capacities in the Z.C.B.J. and the Milligan Auditorium. He was a long-time member of Svatopluk Czech Lodge No. 76.

In 1956 he retired and moved to Milligan. He enjoyed his family and they in turn enjoyed him. December 21, 1975, he was deeply touched by having the family help him and his wife observe their 60th wedding anniversary in their new home in Wilber.

Surviving are his wife, Mary; sons, Arnold and wife, Maryanne, of Milligan, Elmer and wife, Jeanette, Ray and wife Betty, of Lincoln; and daughter, Mrs. Edward (Ruby) Prokop and husband, Edward, of Wilber; one sister, Lillie Eret, of Prague, Oklahoma; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward, Frank R., Joseph M., Louis and William; and sisters, Mary Kassik, Tessie Strong, and Anna Hooker; and one granddaughter, Nancy Soukup.

Services were held Wednesday, February 11, 1976, at 2 pm at Farmer and Son Funeral Home--Kotas Chapel in Milligan.

Rev. Homer Clements was the officiating clergyman. Mrs. Albert Naimon was the organist with selections "In the Garden" and "Kazdy Nese Svij Kriz" by Mrs. Leslie Skrivanek and Mrs. Joseph Capek.

The pallbearers were grandsons, John Soukup, Richard Prokop, Tim Hester, Michael McDonald and Adolph Vacek. Interment was in the Bohemian National cemetery at Milligan.

CARD OF THANKS

We gratefully acknowledge the help give us, the food brought in, the messages of sympathy, the floral offerings and the memorials at the time or our bereavement. Your kindness is deeply appreciated. THE FAMILY OF HARRY SOUKUP

Jaroslav married Mary Ella Stejskal on 21 Dec 1915 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Frank Stejskal and Anna Stastny) was born on 21 May 1894 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 20 Dec 1988 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married George Frank Hooker in Aug 1910 in Geronimo, Comanche County, Oklahoma. George was born on 9 Nov 1885 in West, McLennan County, Texas; died on 19 Jun 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alois married Barbara Terfler on 22 Feb 1916 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. Barbara was born on 25 Nov 1894 in Prague, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; died on 22 Nov 1979 in Hemet, Riverside County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The SSDI has his year of death as 1975, whereas other sources show 1 January 1979.

William married Georgia Doupnik on 12 Oct 1925 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Georgia (daughter of Robert Anton Doupnik and Anna H. Stetina) was born on 3 Sep 1907 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Apr 1982 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Louisa Jironsek
Gender Female
Christening Date
Christening Place Cuyahoga, Ohio
Birth Date 24 Jan 1891
Birthplace Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Death Date:
Name Note
Race White
Father's Name John Jironsek
Father's Birthplace
Father's Age 22y
Mother's Name Berta
Mother's Birthplace
Mother's Age 20y
Indexing Project (Batch) Number C86886-5
System Origin Ohio-VR
GS Film number 877905
Reference ID cn3873



Citing this Record:
"Ohio, Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X61J-D32 : accessed 25 Oct 2014), Louisa Jironsek, 24 Jan 1891; citing Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, reference cn3873; FHL microfilm 877905.

Notes:

Listed in "Ohio Soldiers in WWI, 1917-1918 as Leonard Jirousek, born ca 1894, Cleveland. 158 Depot Brigade to 22 Apr 1918; Headquarters Company 330 Infantry to 28 Apr 1918; 158 Depot Brigade to Discharge Corporal 31 July 1918; Sergeant 1 Oct 1918. Honorable discharge 17 Dec 1918.

Kay Rybak discovered, via the Cleveland Necrology File as copied below, that Leonard changed his name from Leonard A. Jirousek to Leonard A. Leonard. She was not able to find the legal documentation, however, to document this name change.

Death: CPL, Cleveland Necrology File: Cleveland Press (OH); November 9, 1955

Leonard--Leonard A.; beloved husband of Mary H. (nee Hill); son of John S. and the late Bertha Jirousek, Monday a.m., residence, 15026 Merimeade Dr. Friends may call at The Henry J. Dress Co. Colonial Funeral Home, 15408 Triskett Rd. near Lorain Ave., where service will be held Thursday, Nov. 10, at 1:30 p.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Mary H. Hill. Mary was born about 1894; died about 1963; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Westlake, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Joseph Jirousek
Gender Male
Christening Date
Christening Place
Birth Date 22 Mar 1892
Birthplace Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Death Date:
Name Note
Race
Father's Name Frank Jirousek
Father's Birthplace
Father's Age
Mother's Name Stazie Jirousek
Mother's Birthplace
Mother's Age
Indexing Project (Batch) Number C00162-5
System Origin Ohio-ODM
GS Film number 1907306
Reference ID

Citing this Record:
"Ohio, Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XXCR-LBY : accessed 25 Oct 2014), Joseph Jirousek, 22 Mar 1892; citing Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 1907306.

His Ohio Death Certificate show he was widowed.

Obituary, below, is courtesy of Kay Rybak:

CPL, Cleveland Necrology File: Plain Dealer, Jan. 1, 1969
Jirousek-Joseph Jirousek; beloved husband of the late Anna (nee Frizek); dearest father of Virginia Novak; brother of Eleanor Schultz; grandfather of William W. Novak and great-grandfather, passed away Sunday p.m. The family will receive friends at The Charles F. Holan Funeral Home, 4702 E. 131st, where services will be held Thursday at 8:45 a.m. and at Holy Family Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. Wednesday. Parking at Sohio Station.



(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland City, Ward 13
Enumerated 17 Jan 1920
SD 19 ED 266 Sheet 11B
East 49th
3378-113-304
Jirousek, Joseph Head M W 27 M Oh Oh Oh Shade Man Shade Co
Jirousek, Anna Wf F W 26 M OPh Bohemia Bohemia
Jirousek, Virginia Dtr F W 5 S Oh Oh Oh

Joseph married Anna Frisek on 13 Nov 1913 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Anna was born about 1893 in Ohio; died in Jun 1961 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eleanora married Marcel "Marty" O. Schultz on 13 Apr 1920 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Marcel was born on 27 Oct 1894 in Ohio; died on 2 Nov 1975 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown as Mary Lazio Charles in her mother's obituary.

Notes:

Kay Rybak shows that he married Elva SHADLE, a daughter of Alvey SHADLE and Maggie BERRIMAN.

Notes:

Kay notes that Bessie married first Thomas SALAMONE, no issue, and later Thomas RINI. After Bessie's death, Thomas Rini appears to have married Bessie's younger sister, Edna as her second husband.

Kay Rybak found the following obituary for Bessie:

RINI-Bessie (nee Jirousek); beloved daughter of Charles and Mary Jirousek; sister of Mary Lazio, Charles, Edward, Ladimer Jirousek and Edna Wylant, Saturday, Julyu 8, at East End Hospital. Friends may call at William H. Ziehm Funeral Home, 14040 Euclid ave., after 10 noon Sunday. Funeral Monday, July 10, at 10 a.m. and St. Anthony's Church at 11 a.m. Burial Calvary Cemetery. W. E. Jirousek, funeral director, in charge.

The obituary of her husband, Thomas Rini, was also supplied by Kay Rybak:

Thomas Rini, beloved husband of Edna (nee Jirousek); dear father of Mrs. Raymond (Edna) ZAJC, grandfather of three; son of Joseph and Margaret (both deceased); brother of Lucille DeMARCO, and the following deceased (Nick, Martin, and Lena). Funeral Thursday 9:30 a.m at The Fortuna Funeral Home, 5316 Fleet Ave. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Friends received at the funeral home Wednesday 2-5 and 7-10 p.m.

Notes:

Id#: 0561450 Name: Jirousek, Ladamer Date: Mar 17 1964 Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #121. Notes: Jirousek. Ladamer Jirousek, residence, 3579 E. 72d. dear father of Evelyn Domoraski, Edward, Joseph and Cosma Perry, and grandfather, brother of Mary Lazio, Charles Edna Ripi. Friends may call 2-10 P. M. Tuesday at Frank J. Marek & Sons Inc. Funeral Home, 5040 Broadway, where services will be held Wednesday, Mar. 18, at 11 A. M.

Kay Rybak shows he married first Margaret FRITZ. Margaret later married Lorin WILLANTT, who had been previously married to Ladamer's youngest sister, Edna.

Margaret's obituary, kindly supplied by Kay Rybak,

Wilantt-Margaret D. Wilantt, age 63, of New Lyme, O,; wife of the late Ladamer Jirousek; wife of Lorin Wilantt; mother of Evelyn (Mrs. Raymond) DOMORASKY of Mayfield Hgts., Edward JIROUSEK of Wickliffe, Joseph JIROUSEK of Thompson, Cosma (Mrs. Richard) PERRY of Eastlake; grandmother of 12; sister of Helen HRUBEC, Joseph FRITZ, Mary JUBY and Josephine SHIEVER, sister-in-law of Lillian FRITZ. Funeral Mass at St. Joan of Arc Church, Chagrin Falls on Wednesday, April 18 at 10 a.m. Burial at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Notes:

Shown as Edna WYLANT in the obituary of her sister, Bessie RINI, and as Edna RINT in the obituary of her mother Mary Barta Jirousek.

Kay Rybak notes that she married first Lorin C. WILANTT, who was later married to her former sister-in-law, Margaret (nee Fritz) Jirousek, and married second Thomas RINI, who was the widower of her older sister, Bessie.

Notes:

Said to have married Grace C. BAXA.

Notes:

Mentioned in her father's obituary as deceased. Her name was listed between Viola, born ca 1901 and Norbert, born circa 1905. She was not, however, listed on the 1910 or any subsequent census records, so it appears she died young.

Notes:

Id#: 0561455
Name: Jirousek, Norbert F. Sr.
Date: Nov 9 1969
Source: Plain Dealer; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #121.
Notes: Jirousek. Norbert F. Jirousek Sr., beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Hynes), father of Loverne Olsan and Norberl F., Jirousek Jr., and grandfather, brother of Ruth Kolat, Edna, Elisie and Otta Jirousek passed away suddenly Thursday. Funeral services will be held at The Vodrazka Funeral Home, 315 E. 55th St. of Broadway, Monday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. Interment Highland Park Cemetery Rev. Mark E. Paole officiating Nisiting Hours Sunday 2-4 And 7-9 P.M.

Notes:

Kay Rybak shows that she was married to Frank KALAL.

Notes:

Id#: 0561456
Name: Jirousek, Otto E.
Date: Sep 20 1973
Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #121.
Notes: Jirousek. Otto E. Jirousek, beloved husband of Clara (nee Slivka), dear father of James S. and Richard S., grandfather of three, brother of Edna, Ruth Kalat, Eisie and Norbert (deceased). Funeral Friday, Sept 21, at SS. Peter & Paul Church, Turney Rd. at 9 A.M. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at The Rybicki & Son Funeral Home, 4640 Turney Rd., Thursday 2-4 And 7-9.

Notes:

Her occupation was listed as Stenographer, Banking office on the 1920 census.

Mildred married Frederick Matthias "James" Zadnik on 12 Oct 1925 in Ohio. Frederick was born on 12 May 1902 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died on 18 Mar 1970 in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her occupation was listed as stenographer, county prosecutor, at the time of the 1930 census. Kay Rybak shows her at married to Herbert Charles ZAHN, a son of August Fred ZAHN and Alma RIES.

Notes:

Kay Rybak shows that she married Henry Leon BEATTY, a son of George K. BEATTY and Mary Elizabeth KORN.

Notes:

Her occupation was listed as stenographer, steel plant, at the time of the 1930 census.

Notes:

She was listed as a Nurse at the time of the 1930 census. Kay Rybak shows that she married George HUBERTY on 27 Oct 1934 in Cuyahoga County.

Notes:

Kay Rybak shows she married Otto Arthur JEGLIE on 19 Oct 1921 in Cuyahoga County,

Notes:

Kay Ryback shows that she married Henry BUCH on 29 Jun 1929 in Cleveland. He was a son of George BUCH and Rosa HINGER.

Notes:

Kay Rybak shows that he married Dorothy C. HUGHES, and that they were the parents of daughters Dorothy and Jane.

Notes:

Kay Rybak shows she was the mother of William.

Notes:

Alva J. Jirousek, 80, of North Ridgeville, died Tuesday afternoon at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Mr. Jirousek was born in Shelby and lived in Cleveland before he moved to North Ridgeville 19 years ago. He was employed as a printer for several years at the Typecraft Company in Cleveland. He retired in 1970. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, North Ridgeville. He was a fisherman and hunter and enjoyed repairing things as a hobby.

Mr. Jirousek is survived by his wife of 46 years, Isabelle; sons, Donald, Robert and Gary, all of North Ridgeville, Edward of Elyria and Thomas of Olmsted Township; 11 granchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Frantz of Bradenton, Fla. A brother, Cyrus, preceded him in death.

Friends may call 7-9 tonight and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Bogner Funeral Home, North Ridgeville. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, North Ridgeville, by the Rev. Richard Gonser, pastor. Burial will be in St. Peter's Church Cemetery, North Ridgeville.

Elyria Chronicle Telegram (OH); Wednesday, May 2, 1984.
Courtesy of Kay Rybak

Family/Spouse: Theresa Isabelle Martin. Theresa was born on 19 Jul 1915 in Amherstburg, Essex County, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 Apr 2010 in North Ridgeville, Lorain County, Ohio; was buried in St. Peters Cemetery, North Ridgeville, Lorain County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Id#: 0561438 Name: Jirousek, Cyrus S. Date: Oct 22 1974 Source: ?; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #121. Notes: Jirousek. Cyrus S. Jirousek, beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Ambrose), dear father of Robert J., Dennis C. and Dennis A., grandfather of 12, dear brother of Alya of N. Ridgeville and Mary Frantz of Raitimore, Md. Funeral services Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Holy Cross Church at 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at The Jakubs & Son Funeral Home, 936 E. 185 St. Visiting Hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.

CYRUS JIROUSEK 31 Mar 1905 Oct 1974 44123 (Euclid, Cuyahoga, OH) (none specified) 272-05-0341 Ohio

Cyrus married Elizabeth D. Ambrose on 30 May 1929 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Elizabeth was born on 30 Sep 1908 in Charleroi, Washington County, Pennsylvania; died on 19 Mar 2000 in Euclid, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Earl Adolph Frantz on 23 Aug 1941 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Earl was born on 23 Jan 1911 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died on 8 May 1998 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leona married Frank James Kutina on 2 Jul 1931 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Frank was born on 3 Sep 1907 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died on 7 Nov 1996 in Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Id#: 0561457 Name: Jirousek, Stanley J. Date: Aug 31 1955 Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #121. Notes: Jirousek, Stanley J., beloved son of Stanley W., and the late Mary (nee Nemecek); brother of Leona Kutina and William; uncle of Franklin and Kenneth Kutina, William, Mary Lee and Michael Jirousek, Late residence, 4254 E. 131st St. Friends received at the James J. Mullancy Funeral Home, 9819 Miles Ave. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a. m., St. Timothy's Church.

Notes:

JIROUSEK WILLIAM S. JIROUSEK, age 85. Dear husband for 62 years of Mel (Carmella Bontempo). Devoted father of Bill Jr. (wife Carolyn), Mary Lee (Thellian) Hansmann (husband Jeff, MD) of Kohler, WI., Mike (wife Lauren), Patty and Kathy Velotta (husband Chris). Proud Grandpa and "Papa" of Bill and Dave Jirousek, Danielle, Nicole and Megan Hansmann, Jim and Julianne Jirousek, Christopher, Nicholas and Michael Velotta and great-grandfather of Katie Rose, Lilly and Violet. Cherished son of the late Stanley and Mary (nee Nemecek). Beloved brother of the late Leona Kutina (husband Frank, deceased) and Stanley. Great pal and brother-in-law of the late Angie and Joe Larrow, Tony "Nene" and Mickey Bontempo and Rosemary Panzica (husband Nacy). Dearest uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many. The Jirousek family were members of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in South Euclid for over 43 years. World War II U.S. Army-Air Corps Veteran. Contributions may be made in Bill's memory to Ronald McDonald House, 10415 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 at St. Clare Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Bill at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) MONDAY 2-4 and 5-8 P.M. Online obituary, guestbook and order flowers at www.DeJohnCares.com.

http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?pid=153833283

Family/Spouse: Edward J. Blazek. Edward was born on 12 Feb 1923 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died on 12 Apr 2009 in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado; was buried in Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rosalie A. Voytovich, 92, formerly of Fayetteville, died on Sunday at Elderwood Health Care Center at Birchwood. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 2, 1916 the daughter of the late Louis Ripich, Sr., and Rose Ripich. She was a graduate of John Adams High School and Wilcox Business College in Cleveland. She married the late Edward R. Voytovich, Sr. on May 29, 1937.

In addition to raising her four children and caring for her parents and in-laws, she worked as a seamstress for various Cleveland area department stores and boutiques until she and her husband moved to Fayetteville in 1983. They were active members of the Fayetteville Senior Center for many years.
Rosalie is survived by a daughter, Sharon Stratakos of Rocklin, CA; three sons and their wives, Anthony and Glenna Voytovich of Farmington, CT, Edward Voytovich and Marie Sprayberry of Syracuse, and Thomas Voytovich and Kym Fish of Tulsa, OK; a brother and his wife, Louis and Ann Ripich of Fayetteville; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be private. There are no calling hours. Burial in St. Marys Cemetery, DeWitt.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rosalies memory may be made to the Fayetteville Senior Center or a charity of ones choice.

http://www.scheppfamily.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=602372

Rosalie married Edward Voytovich on 29 May 1937 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Edward was born on 26 Jun 1915; died on 9 Oct 2001 in Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Myrtle Nelson on 3 Oct 1925 in Barnesville, Clay County, Minnesota. Myrtle was born on 11 Sep 1903; died on 26 Feb 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emma Jensen

Services were held Saturday, Jan. 8, for Emma Jensen, ast the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend, with Dr. L.A. Warren officiating. Mrs. and Mrs. James Arneal provided the music.

Mrs. Jensen died Jan. 5 at the Fremont hospital, on her 78th birthday.

She was born Jan. 5, 1899, in North Bend and lived and North Bend and Ames until moving to Fremont in 1972. She married Ole Jensen in 1921. He died in 1966.

Survivors include a son, Merle Jensen of Fremont; brother, Lewis Racek of North Bend; sisters, Mrs. Zikman (Julia) Divis of Schuyler, Mrs. Carl (Tillie) Chesley and Mrs. Clara Best, both of North Bend; and three grandchildren.

Burial was in Woodland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Sherman, Leonard Hines, Bill Vyhlidal, Rodney Sherman, George Havlovec and Gayle Chesley.

(Unddated, unreferenced clipping; courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Emma married Ole Jensen on 6 Apr 1921. Ole was born on 6 Mar 1893 in Tarm, Denmark; died on 9 Apr 1966 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lewis Racek

Funeral services for Lewis Racek, 78, were held Tuesday afternoon at the United Presbyternai Church, with Rev. Orin Fraff and Rev. L.A. Warren officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Ralph Diffey, organist, and David Hamilton and William Mines, vocalists.

Burial was at the Scribner Cemetery. Pallbearers included Albert Vasina, Richard Limbach, Gerald Tank, Maynard Flamme, Mike McGinn and Gerald Kruger.

Racek, a retired farmer, livestock dealer, and businessman, died Saturday afternoon, Nov. 11, at the Fremont hospital.

He was born Aug. 19, 1900 at North Bend and spent his entire life inthe community. He was a city councilman for several years and spent four years as a Dodge County Supervisor. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

He married Martha Witthinrich, Dec. 17, 1924 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She survives.

Other survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Zikmond (Julia) Divis of Schuyler, Mrs. Tillie Chesley and Mrs. Clara Best; and several nieces and nephews.

Lewis married Martha Witthinrich on 17 Dec 1924 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Martha was born on 11 May 1901; died on 24 Aug 1985. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Zickmond Divis dies in Dodge

Mrs. Zickmond (Julia R.) Divis, 85, died October 30, 1988 at Parkview Nursing Home, Dodge, where she had been a resident since August.

Rev. Karl J. Heck officiated at the Nov. 2, 10:30 am funeral service at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Reba Bergt, organist accompanied Joyce Korte, solosit, Svoboda Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements and burail was in Schuyler Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Lloyd Divis, Donald Divis, Robert Otradosky, Marvin Chesley, Eldon Kracl and Merle Jensen.

Mrs. Divis was born Oct. 4, 1903 in Dodge, the daughter of Frank and Mary Virka Racek, and attended rural school. On Feb. 18, 1925 she was married to Zikmond Divis in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Following their marriage they farmed until moving into Schuyler in January, 1980. Mrs. Divis was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid.

Survivors includ her husband, two sons, Arnold, Omaha; Melvin, North Platte; daughter, Mrs. Joe (Roseanne) Cada, Schuyler; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one sister, Clara Best, North Bend.

She was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, two brothers and two sisters.

(Unddated, unreferenced newspaper clipping, Courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

SSN 506-44-5746

Julia married Zikmund Divis on 18 Feb 1925 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Zikmund was born on 2 May 1900 in Nebraska; died on 10 Aug 1990 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tillie Chesley

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for Mrs. Tillie Chesley of North Bend, who died Feb. 18, 1984 at the Fremont Hospital. She was 78.

Born Aug. 17, 1905 at North Bend, Mrs. Chesley was a lifetime resident of the community. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of North Bend.

On June 29, 1929 she married Carl A. Chesley at Fremont. He preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 1978.

Survivors include two sons, Marvin of Omaha and Gayle of North Bend; a daughter, Mrs. Eldon (Arlene) Kracl of Bruno; two sisters, Mrs. Zikmond (Julia) Divis of Schuyler and Mrs. Clara Best of North Bend; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at First United Methodist Church in North Bend with Rev. Gary Main officiating. Mrs. Mary Satorie was organis and Dick Satorie was soloist.

Burial was in Killian Cemetery, west of Morse Bluff. Pallbearers were Robert and Alfred Allan, Walter Nissan, Rex Shober, Bill Vyhlidal and Marvin Winkelman.

Memorials are suggested to the North Bend Library of the North Bend Rescue Squad.

(Undated, unreferenced clipping, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Tillie married Carl A. Chesley on 29 Jun 1929 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Carl was born on 8 Jan 1899 in Clarks, Merrick County, Nebraska; died on 16 Feb 1978 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clara married Chester W. Best about 1934. Chester was born about 1903 in Missouri; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died in infancy. The year of her birth is not recorded.

Notes:

Louis Tenopir

Services for Louis Tenopir, 84, of Abie were held Monday afternoon at Moser Memorial Chapel. Rev. Donald Proett of Wahoo Officiated.

Music was provided by Mrs. James Arneal, organist and James Arneal, soloist.

Pallbearers were Marvin Hines, Arnold Hines, Adolph Tenopir, Wilfred Tenopir, Gilbert Banke and Robert Vanek. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery.

A retired farmer and former resident of Morse Bluff, Tenopir died Friday, Aug. 4, at Birchwood Manor.

He was born Jan. 20, 1894 at Milligan. He lived on a farm south of Morse Bluff, then lived at Abie for a few years before moving to Birchwood five years ago. He was a veteran of WWI and served overseas with the U.S. Army Infantry and was a member of the Americal Legion, Veterens of Foreign Wars and ??? Lodge.

On Feb. 12, 1924 he married the former Anna Hines. She died Oct. 30, 1961.

Survivors include daughters Mrs. Marion (Ann) Moline of Omaha and Mrs. Anthony (Madeline) Prochaska of Abie; brothers Emil and Harry of Fremont, Edd of Lawton, Okla.; Henry of Geronimo, Okla.; and William in Arizona and seven grandchildren.

Louis married Anna Hines on 12 Feb 1924. Anna (daughter of Frank R. Hines and Anna M. Nesladek) was born on 10 Feb 1894 in Nebraska; died on 3 Oct 1961. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Agnes married Frank H. Havlik on 18 Apr 1916. Frank was born on 5 Sep 1885; died on 11 Apr 1970 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emil married Lillian L. Wesley on 28 Feb 1925 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Lillian was born on 29 Mar 1904; died on 19 Jun 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Pansy Lou Ellen Tucker on 16 Oct 1933. Pansy was born on 18 Dec 1917 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 28 Sep 1986 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William was married twice. His second wife was named Lorene, and they had two sons, Leroy Allen and Dale.

William married Opal Tate before 1934. Opal was born on 20 Sep 1918; died on 1 May 1971. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary

Harry Tenopir buried Sept. 20

William Rolley officiated at the Sept. 20 funeral services for Henry (sic) Tenopir, 82, Fremont, at Moser Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Cedar Bluffs.

Pallbearers were John Hamilton, Francis Zakovec, Don Thomas, Rolland Zakovec, Adoph Tenopir and Frank Jirovsky.

The son of Albert and Anna Racek Tenopir, he was born March 7, 1907 in Geronimo, Oklahoma. On Feb. 3, 1931, he married Sylvia Brecka in Wahoo. Tenopier farmed at Morse Bluff and Cedar Bluffs. He moved to Cedar Bluffs in 1951 where he was assistant manager at the Farmers Union Grain Elevator. In 1973 he moved to Prague and in 1978 to Fremont.

Survivors include his wife, daughter Bernice Zakovec, North Bend; son, Wilfred, Fremont; brother, Henry, Geronimo, Okla.; grandson, Francis Zakovec, Morse Bluff; granddaughter, Mrs. John (Janice) Hamilton, Schuyler; two great-grandsons, Ryan and Brent Zakovec, North Bend.

He was preceded in death by four brothers; Louis, Edd, Emil and Bill; sister, Agnes Havlik, son-in-law, Richard Zakovec and a great-grandson, Adam Buchta.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Harry married Sylvia Brecka on 3 Feb 1931 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. Sylvia was born on 8 Jul 1910 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 1 Sep 1997 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dollie L. Slobodny. Dollie was born on 2 Aug 1910; died on 16 Mar 1989 in Geronimo, Comanche County, Oklahoma; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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 Racek 1928-1936

Notes:

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)

Wilma married George Albert Havlovec on 25 Jun 1955 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. George was born on 23 Apr 1930 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 15 Jun 2014 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Killian Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Date of death insted shown by Robert Racek as 1 July 1918.

Raymond married Mayme Martina Chvatal on 30 Jan 1934 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Mayme was born on 11 Nov 1911 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jun 2003 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have also married a Charles Wolf.

Millie married William Frank Cihacek on 20 Jan 1920 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. William was born on 12 Oct 1889 in Nebraska; died on 27 Jan 1941. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

AGNES A PASEKA 05 Mar 1903 12 Mar 1995 85338 (Goodyear, Maricopa, AZ) (none specified) 506-56-0293 Nebraska

Agnes married Joe F. Paseka on 16 May 1923 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska. Joe was born on 23 Jan 1897; died on 14 Oct 1987 in Colon, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

EDWARD J VIRKA 29 Mar 1906 20 Feb 1996 68015 (Cedar Bluffs, Saunders, NE) (none specified) 507-48-0547 Nebraska

Edward married Olga Dolezel on 9 Jun 1943 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. Olga was born on 14 Jul 1917; died on 6 Apr 1983 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emil married Emma Marie Nesladek on 2 Oct 1934 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Emma was born on 13 Jun 1911 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 30 Nov 1997 in Wayne, Wayne County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buzek - Mildred H., 89, Milligan, died Wednesday (2/26/97) in Friend. Born, Morse Bluff. Survivors: son, Merle D., Milligan; daughters, Roma B. Bigelow, Kathryn A. Rischling, both Milligan; sister, Julia Kuska, Exeter; nine grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: begins 1 p.m. today, funeral home, Milligan. Memorials in lieu of flowers in care of family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star archives)

Mildred married Miloslav "Milo" Edward Buzek on 28 May 1928. Miloslav (son of Pavel "Paul" Buzek and Anna Marie Braum) was born on 24 Mar 1905 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jan 1973 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN 505-50-9729

Julia married John Kuska, Jr. on 21 Mar 1931. John was born on 10 Jul 1908 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 Jan 1972 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lloyd and his brother Emil went to live with his aunt and Uncle, Julia and John Vachal, after his father died in 1936.

Family/Spouse: Gertrude Jensen. Gertrude was born on 20 Nov 1919 in Bennet, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 11 Dec 2006 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emil married Peggy J. Rohde about 1950. Peggy was born on 20 Aug 1930 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 5 Apr 2019 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; was buried in Westlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Betty J. Lorenzen, 87 years, of Cedar Bluffs, NE passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at her home.

Betty was born on July 7, 1936 to John and Julia (Racek) Vachal on the family farm in Saunders County Nebraska. She attended grade at District 54 and graduated from North Bend High School. After high school, Betty taught at a country school West of Morse Bluff, NE. On June 23, 1956, Betty married Delvin Lorenzen at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs. After marriage, she worked in the cafeteria at school and Marcy's Cafe in Fremont, NE. The job she loved the most was working at Camp Calvin Crest with her husband Delvin for many years.

Betty meticulously cared for her yard and had house painting skills that a professional could only dream of. Betty's family enjoyed many of her delicious Czech recipes which included dumplings and Kolaches. She also had a musical talent and played both the accordion and piano. Lastly, Betty always looked forward to spending time with her family and friends.

Betty was an auxiliary member in Cedar Bluffs. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs where she was part of the LWML for many years.

She was preceded by her parents; husband, Delvin; and infant sister.

She is survived by her sons, Larry Lorenzen (Jeanne Kiger), and Terry (Alice) Lorenzen; daughter, Sheryl (Corby) Martens; grandchildren, Madelyn (Ben) Ayers, Andrew Lorenzen, and Dylan (Kimberly) Martens; and great-grandchildren, Elliot and Audrey.

Funeral service will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, March 15, 2024 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs, NE. Visitation will be from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Thursday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Cedar Bluffs.

Burial will take place at Johannes Cemetery near Cedar Bluffs.

Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com

Moser Memorial Chapel, 200 West Main, Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015 402-628-3445

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Betty married Delvin Andrew Lorenzen on 23 Jun 1956 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska. Delvin was born on 25 Feb 1932 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 13 Jul 2000 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Johannes Cemetery, Cedar Bluffs, Saunders, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tuesday, September 27, 1988

Raymond Beznoska

North Bend--Funeral Services for Raymond Beznoska, 79, Nebraska City, formerly of North Bend, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, at First United Methodist Church, North Bend. He died Monday, Sept. 26, 1988, at St. Mary's Hospital, Nebraska City. He was a retired machine repairman.

He was born Jan. 24, 1909, at Lawton, Oklahoma. He came to Nebraska in 1918 and lived in the Cedar Bluffs and North Bend areas. He moved in Nebraska City in 1983.

Mr. Beznoska served during World War II with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Germany. He worked as a meat cutter at the Central Market, Omaha, before becoming an amusement machine repairman. During his 20 years as a repairman he worked for Bachman Music Company and Kort Amusement.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Nebraska City, and a former member of the First United Methodist Church, North Bend. he wa a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post. No. 8223, North Bend, and the American Legion Post No. 340, Morse Bluff.

He married Zelma L. Tomasek, Dec. 19, 1929, at Council Bluffs, Iowa. She died June 2, 1970.

Survivors include one son, Kenneth, Nebraska City; two grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.

The Rev. Hiram Lilley wil officiate Wednesday's services. Burial will be at Killian Cemetery, rural Morse Bluffs. Military graveside services will be conducted by VFW Post No. 8223, North Bend, and American Legion Post No. 340, Morse Bluff. Visitation is in progress at Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend.

(Unreferenced news clipping, courtesy of Carolyn Mastney, Schuyler, Nebraska)

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Federal Census
Nebraska, Dodge County, Union Twp
Enumerated April 16, 1930 by April 16, 1930 by George G. Mc
Vicker
ED 27-27 SD 3 Sheet 5B
108-108
Beznoska, Frank R. Hd R M W 48 M 23 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Beznoska, Bessie M Wf F W 42 M 17 Neb Czech Czech
Beznoska, Raymond F Son M W 29 M 2 29 M Ok Neb Neb
Beznoska, Delma L DIL F W 19 M 19 Neb Neb Neb

Raymond married Zelma L. Tomasek on 19 Dec 1929 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Zelma (daughter of John S. Tomasek and Christina ???) was born on 18 May 1910 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jun 1970 in Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mayme married Henry Ploog on 19 Jul 1919. Henry was born on 29 Oct 1896; died on 29 Aug 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Ben J. Netzer on 17 Jul 1928. Ben was born before 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leona married Glen Kelly in 1928. Glen was born before 1912; died in 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Olga married Clarence A. Butcher on 13 Apr 1926 in Nebraska. Clarence was born on 5 Jun 1908 in Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Olga married Joseph Krepel on 2 May 1950 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. Joseph was born on 7 Feb 1910; died in Dec 1983 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ernest Kucera

Funeral services were at 2 pm last Wednesday at Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend, for Ernest G. Kucera, 62, who died Monday, October 20 at his home in Fremont after a short illness.

Surviving are his widow; his mother, Mrs. Albie Beznoska Kucera, North Bend; and a sister, Mrs. Joe (Olga) Krepel, North Bend. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry R. Kucera.

Mr. Kucera was born at Brainard Sept. 15, 1913. He farmed in Dodge County before moving to Fremont. He was a 20-year employee of Lincoln Sand and Gravel.

He married Eugenia Barta on Aug. 31, 1943, at Hiawatha, Kansas.

The Rev. Audrey Scott officiated, and burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Fremont.

Pallbearers were Robert Barta, Leonard Tomasek, Leland Tomasek, Robert Allan, Raymond Beznoska, and Bill Lambrecht.

Mrs. Ralph Diffey was organist and Mrs. Richard Nott was vocalist.

(Undated, unreferenced clipping courtesy of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska: 1975 handwritten on clipping)

SSN 506-40-8676

Ernest married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In a biography she wrote for her children and grandchildren, MayBelle said that she started school in Nebraska, where they were temporarily living to help care for her ailing grandmother Schere. After she completed the fourth grade, they returned to Oklahoma and for her fifth and sixth grade year she and her sister walked to school in Junction City. She lived with "distant relatives Harry and Lilly" to help them care for their three year old daughter when she was seventh grade, while attending Cameron College. The next year she retured home and attended eighth grade in Walters. At the start of High School, she returned to Cameron College, where she was a boarding student for one year, until Geronimo opened a new High School. There were seven students in her 1931 graduating class: Harold Lee Walker, Edna Jo Watson, Golda Mae Northcutt, James Donald Stewart, Willie E. Walker, James Donivan Outenreath and MayBelle herself. MayBelle was class president, with James Donald Stewart serving as secretary.

From the time her mother lost her eye, MayBelle had to do all the families sewing, and she also worked side by side with her father on the farm, cuting wheat and oats with a horse drawn thrasher.


Obituary

MayBelle M. Hutchins, 93, Houghton Lake, died April 2, 2007, at West Branch Regional Medical Center. A memorial service at the family home is planned April 15. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Flint. Mrs. Hutchins was born in Junction City, OK, April 25, 1914, to Louis and Mildred (Boulier) Beznoska. She married Alfred T. Hutchins in Indiana Aug. 5, 1933. Mrs. Hutchins was a custodian at Mott Community College and a florist for Anthony's, both in Flint. The couple moved to Houghton Lake from Flint in 1976. Mr. Hutchins died in 1992. Mrs. Hutchins was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and in 1947 by a baby son. Mrs. Hutchins is survived by a daughter, Barbara and her husband Charles Sherbenaut of Houghton Lake; a son, Wayne B. Hutchins Sr. of Arizona; a sister, Mazella Thomason of Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Christler Funeral Home-Houghton Lake Chapel handled arrangements.

http://www.houghtonlakeresorter.com/news/2007-04-05/front_page/12288.html

MayBelle married Alfred Thomas Hutchins on 5 Aug 1933 in La Porte County, Indiana. Alfred was born on 22 May 1911; died on 27 Feb 1992 in Hidalgo County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mildred N. Copeland. Mildred was born on 23 Feb 1923; died on 21 May 1973 in Oklahoma; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jolene married Frank L. Marco before 1957. Frank was born on 6 Nov 1924 in Pennsylvania; died on 12 Jul 1980 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried in Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

OKLAHOMA CITY Gordon A. Beznoska. of Oklahoma City, Okla., passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 24. He was born on April 3, 1949 in Geronimo, Okla., to the late Adolph Beznoska and Golda Mae Beznoska. In 1970, Gordon was the youngest person to be elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives at age 21.

He served three terms as the representative for House District 63 in the Comanche County area. He has been listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges as well as Personalities of the South. He also served as campaign chairman for the American Cancer Society in Comanche County.Gordon was a registered nurse and had been active in health care for most of his adult life. He recently retired after working in nurse management serving as a house supervisor for a local hospital. Holding degrees from Cameron University in both business and nursing, he also had prior business experience working for property management firms and property and casualty insurance.

Following retirement, Gordon invested his time in his community and was actively engaged in the Democratic Party. He also served three years on the Board of Directors for OKC Pride including one year as vice president. Gordon was treasurer at the time of his passing.He had a great love of fine cuisine, travel and trains.

Above all, Gordon considered his greatest accomplishment to be his life partnership with the late James R."Jim" Young for over 19 years.He is survived by his niece, Carla Jean Lansing and husband, Larry Lansing, Denver, Colo.; his great-nephew, Jon Moser and wife, Sonia Moser; Bixby, Okla.; his great-niece, Heather Daugherty and husband, Brian Daugherty, Nevada, Mo.; his great-nieces Stephanie E. Conley and Carrie J. Conley, Denver, Colo.; and his great-great nieces, Emma, Claire and Hannah Daugherty, Nevada, Mo, and Aria Stevenson, Denver Colo.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, Frank and Caroline Beznoska and William and Jesse Northcutt; his sister Sondra Jean Moser; and his nephew David Lloyd Moser. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 6th, from 6-8 pm at The Boom, 2218 NW 39th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73112.In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Gordon may be made to: OKC Pride, PO Box 12240, Oklahoma City, OK 73157.Burial will be in Walters Cemetery next to Jim.

(Research):

FamilyTreeDNA
Confirmed Haplogroup is R-M198
Kit No. 70191

Notes:

Avid family historian and compiler of a detailed Beznoska genealogy.

Obituary

Caroline Mastny was born May 22, 1918 at home in North Bend, Nebraska to John and Lilly (Beznoska) Tomasek. She married Louis Mastny February 14, 1946. They later divorced and Caroline moved to Schuyler in 1979. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Schuyler. Caroline enjoyed cooking, baking and taking care of her flowers and garden.

She is survived by nephews: Randy (Sharon) Tomasek of Schuyler, Richard (Marci) Tomasek of Craig, Steven (Billy) Tomasek of Hordville. Nieces Jeannie (Ron) Marquardt of Arlington, Victoria Tomasek of Florida. Sister-in-law Virginia Tomasek of North Bend.

Nine great nephews and three great nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers Leland and Leonard, nephew Garry Tomasek, sister-in-law Jeannette Tank.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Caroline married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Growers Honored"

Leland and Leonard Tomasek were honored as Rob-See-Co Growers of the Year Monday night at a banquet in Waterloo. The North Bend brothers have grown seed corn for Rob-See-Co since 1976.

The purpose of the dinner was to recognize dealers, their growers and wives, for the job they are doing in seed production and to exchange ideas on doing and even better job in the future.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping; 1981 handwritten on the top, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Obituary

Leonard Tomasek, 87 years, of North Bend, NE died Saturday, August 10, 2013 at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont, NE.

Leonard was born September 6, 1925 in North Bend, NE to John & Lilly (Beznoska) Tomasek. He married Virginia Eggers on August 25, 1946 in Cedar Bluffs, NE. Leonard farmed with his father and brother. He retired in 1987.

He was a member of St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church at Scribner, NE. Leonard enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and took pride in his lawn.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia; sons, Richard (Marci) Tomasek of Oakland, NE and Randy (Sharon) Tomasek of Schuyler; daughter, Vicki Jean Tomasek of Tampa, FL; sister, Caroline Mastny of Schuyler; brothers-in-law, Willis Eggers of Paradise, CA and Gilbert Eggers of Fremont; 6 grandchildren, Todd (Sarah) Tomasek of Omaha, Aaron Tomasek of Lincoln, Arick (Christina) Tomasek of Lincoln, John Tomasek of Craig, NE, John (Jodi) Limbach of Yutan, NE and Rachel Tomasek of Shelton, NE; step-grandchild, Jeremy (Cheryl) Vanicek of Omaha; 7 great grandchildren, Nile, Skyler, Tristan, Katlynn, Amber, Marissa and McKinsey Tomasek; 2 step great grandchildren, Zachary & Kendall Vanicek.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Leland Tomasek.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M., Thursday, August 15, 2013 at St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church near Scribner, NE. The Rev. Dr. Nicki McIntyre will officiate. Visitation will be 3-8 P.M. Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 6-8 P.M. all at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Visitation will continue Thursday one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the Killian Cemetery, near Morse Bluff, NE. Memorials may be given to St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society and the North Bend Library.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Leonard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"North Bend Lad Loses Sight of Eye in Accident"

Eyeball is Torn by Flying Wood Splinter

Leland Tomasek, 10-year-old son of Mrs. and Mrs. John Tomasek of North Bend, was busily engaged in chopping wood at his home yesterday.

As he swung the axe down on a piece of exceptionally hard wood, a splinter flew from the ground striking him in the eye. The splinter tore Leland's eyeball badly and he was rushed to the Dodge county hospital in Fremont. A doctor was called immediately, but nothing could be done for the injured eye.

Leland is under a physician's care at the hospital today and his condition was described as satisfactory, but the sight of his left eye is gone. No complications are anticipated.

"Growers Honored"

Leland and Leonard Tomasek were honored as Rob-See-Co Growers of the Year Monday night at a banquet in Waterloo. The North Bend brothers have grown seed corn for Rob-See-Co since 1976.

The purpose of the dinner was to recognize dealers, their growers and wives, for the job they are doing in seed production and to exchange ideas on doing and even better job in the future.

"Leland Tomasek Funeral Friday"

Rev. Craig D. Schultz officiated at the Friday, 2 pm funeral for Leland F. Tomasek, 54, North Bend, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fremont. Organist, Reuben Butzke, accompanied soloist, Dick Satorie. Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend, was in charge of arrangements and burial was in Killian Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Emil Ray, Bill, Gene and Larry Ruzicka, Richard and Randy Tomasek.

A farmer, he had been missing since Aug. 3. His body was found Sept. 4 on a farm northwest of North Bend.

The son of John and Lillie Beznoska Tomasek, he was born Oct. 27, 1929 in North Bend. On Feb. 2, 1957, he married Jeannete Renter at Columbus.

Survivors include his wife, two sons, Garry and Steven, North Bend; daughter Jeannie, Fremont; brother Leonard, North Bend, sister, Mrs. Caroline Mastny, Schuyler.

His parents preceded him in death.

(Unreferenced newspaper clippings are courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Leland married Jeannette Renter on 2 Feb 1957 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. Jeannette was born on 30 Mar 1935 in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska; died on 19 Jul 2017 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Served with the armed forces in England during World War II.

Duane married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lloyd Arthur Listed as Killed in Action

A long period of sorrowing suspense culminated in deeper grief for Mrs. Millie Arthur and daughter Doris last Thursday when they received a telegram from the War Department stating that the former's son, Staff Sgt. Lloyd Arthur is now listed as killed in action. Lloyd was reported missing since April 29. He was a lower turret gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress. Confirmation of his death came from the German government through the International Red Cross.

Sgt. Arthur was born in North Bend on October 2, 1922. Most of his life was spent in North Bend but the family lived for a short time in Oklahoma. he was graduated from the North Bend High School with the class of 1941. Following his graduation from the North Bend High School he worked in Grand Island and in Omaha. On being inducted into the army he was assigned to the infantry in Camp Robinson, Arkansas. Later he joined the air corps and was sent to San Antonio, Texas where he received his basic training. He was sent overseas from Tampa, Florida. His plane was shot down over Brandenburg, Germany.

He is survived by his mother, a sister, Doris, and a brother, Cpl. Duane Arthur, hwo is serving with the armed forces in England. Also surviving are his grandmother, Mrs. Nettie Arthur and many other relatives. His father, the late Lloyd Arthur, Sr. died at the Veterans Hospital at Knoxville, Iowa April 3, 1944, the day that Lloyd, Jr. left the States for overseas.

Sgt. Arthur was home on furlough during the early part of March, leaving to return to camp on March 14.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping; 29 April 1944 handwritten on it; courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alice did private duty nursing during Bill's law school days. She also was Obstetrics Supervisor at Rush Memorial Hospital for 12 years. She retired from nursing in 1962. She was an R.N. in Colorado, Nebraska and Indiana.

Alice married William Franklin Marshall on 8 Aug 1926 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. William was born on 8 Sep 1903 in Indiana; died on 17 Oct 1976 in Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pauline married Charles Vaclav Brt on 2 Jul 1923. Charles (son of Vaclav "James" "Jim" Brt and Frances Terezie Doupnik) was born on 22 May 1900 in Nebraska; died on 2 Nov 1974 in Elkins, Washington County, Arkansas; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cared for her parents in their declining years in her nursing home in Crete, Nebraska. Her listing on the SSDI instead has her date of birth as 16 July 1905, however her obituary confirms the 17 July birthdate.

Obituary

Marie H. Sysel, Crete

Marie H. Sysel, 101, Crete, died Thursday (8/17/06). Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Edward; parents Mary Svec and Frank R. Soukup; brother Frank Soukup; sisters Alice Marshall, Pauline Brt, Rose Duba, Wilma Huppert and Irma Dinneen. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law Helen Marie Vasak (Richard) and Lorraine Pallesen (Charles); grandsons, their wives and children William Vasak (Rushelle), Brandon and Briana, John Vasak, Richard and Danielle, Milton Vasak (Nathalie), Nicole, Melissa and Allison, Michael Pallesen Sr. (Kathleen), Katie, Michael Jr., Libby and Maggie, Edward Sysel Pallesen (Marty Haessler), Henry and Phoebe.

Born July 17, 1905, in Lawton, Okla. Educated at Milligan Public Schools, Milligan. As a young girl she served as a telephone operator at the Frank H. Woods Exchange, Crete, owned a beauty shop in Wilber, served as a visiting nurse in the Milligan, Tobias and Ohiowa areas. Married Edward Sysel in Nebraska City in 1933. Joined Edward in farming the Sysel homestead near Crete and in 1940 on the farm they bought by Parkersburg, Iowa. When Ed died suddenly in 1951 she took over the farm, eventually selling it and moving back to Crete with her daughters into the house she built and in which she resided until her death.

Upon returning to Crete, Marie worked as an office nurse for Dr. Lewis Forney and later opened and operated a nursing home, "Sysel's Rest Haven," and an assisted-living facility, "Sysel's Manor." In 1969, Marie returned to farming, having bought a farm near Wellsburg, Iowa, which she managed until her death. Her longtime friends Ivan and Frances Slifer farmed the land, and when they retired, their son, Spencer and his wife, Cindy, continued farming the land.

Being a widow at age 45 she raised her two daughters, ages 17 and 15 at the time, providing for their education at St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, Doane College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She worked side-by-side with her husband, Ed, on the farm and after his death used her knowledge and skills to manage by herself each farm she owned. She was absolutely devoted to her daughters and their families and always put their welfare before her own.

Last year at this time she traveled with her daughter Lorraine and Chuck in the Czech Republic, Germany and France. In May she attended special functions at the preschools of her great-grandchildren in Omaha and New York City. In June she was in California to celebrate Helen Marie and Richard's 50th wedding anniversary. She was blessed with marvelous health, living by herself in her own home until she was hospitalized approximately a week ago after suffering a fall. Words cannot express how much Marie's family and friends will miss her, but they are grateful for having been able to share with her the appreciation of her Czech heritage and especially her love of Czech music, her marvelous cooking skills, her joy in raising beautiful flowers and her optimistic, positive attitude toward life.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Grace United Methodist Church, 1245 Juniper St., Crete. Visitation will begin at noon on Sunday. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.

(Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy, 19 August 2006 Lincoln Journal Star)

Marie married Edward Sysel in Oct 1933 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. Edward was born on 16 Apr 1896 in Nebraska; died on 19 Nov 1951. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Graduated from Milligan High School in 1925. She took part in the Sokol Organization and was a member of Czech Dramatic Club. She attended the University of Nebraska and taught in four rural schools near Milligan for 8 years. Later she helped her husband with his dental office. She served on the Library Board for many years, and was a member and former president of the Western Womens Club. (Milligan, p 263).

Duba - Rose M., 95, Western, died Wednesday (3/26/03) in Lincoln. Born, Lawton, Okla. (3/10/08), to F.R. and Mary (Svec) Soukup. At an early age they moved to Milligan. Entered the newly built Milligan School at the age of 5, graduated, 1925. Joined the "Sokols," and they performed in different towns with the Wilber, Crete and Omaha Sokols. Throughout her life she maintained membership in ZCBJ Lodge in Milligan. Also joined Czech Dramatic Club, acted in Czech plays in many different towns, including Milligan at the newly built Milligan auditorium. Served as leader, 4-H girls, also at Milligan. Attended University of Nebraska and taught school in four different rural schools for eight years after graduation.

Married Dr. Henry S. Duba, 1933, who had been her classmate. Moved to DeWitt, 1935, where they practiced dentistry for six months, taking the place of Dr. Klein who had taken a leave of absence after an accident. Moved to Western, 1935, where Henry practiced dentistry, and she was his dental assistant for about 40 years. Joined Nebraska Dental Association for Dental Assistants. They were blessed with one daughter, Sharon Kay, born, 1941. Belonged to Western Woman's Club, serving as president for two years, followed by being president, Inter County Club, one year. As a volunteer, assisted at Western Library and Community Club. She and Dr. Duba were chosen as Bicentennial Royalty couple for the Old Settlers Picnic together with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Zoubek, 1978. After retirement they continued to enjoy their love of Czech heritage, particularly dancing and listening to Czech music. They were often found fishing from the banks of local lakes and rivers.

Survivors: grandson, Andrew Rinquest, Lincoln; granddaughter, Kristin Holmes, Cottage Grove, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Anastasia Holmes, Raven Solberg, both Cottage Grove; sister, Marie Sysel, Crete; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Henry S.; daughter, Sharon Kay; brother, Lt. Frank Soukup; sisters, Pauline Brt, Wilma Huppert, Irma Dinneen, Alice Marshall.

Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church, Western. Pastor Mike Flury. National Bohemian Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Friday with prayer service at 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pallbearers: Charles Pallesen, Andrew Rinquest, Allen, Glen Soukup, James Robert, Lonnie Dinneen, Wallace Brt. Honorary pallbearers: Buddy Schmidt, Ben Zoubek, Jim Rischling, Tom Murphy, Gerald Kotas, Lumir Jansky, Ray Soukup, Lumir Svec, Jim Votipka, Ralph Kassik, Layne Schelbitzki. Memorials to church.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Lincoln Journal Star Archives)

Rose married Henry S. Duba on 11 Sep 1933. Henry (son of Joseph A. Duba and Mary Nohava) was born on 10 Jun 1908 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Feb 1992 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Fred A. Huppert. Fred was born on 4 Jan 1904; died on 12 Apr 1998 in San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Source: Ancestry.com
Lincoln Evening Journal, Monday Dec. 19, 1966
SOUKUP
Det. Frank Harry 53, 4201 G, died Friday. Detective was with Lincoln police force 10 years. Born Mulligan, Lincoln resident 25 years, lifetime state resident. Member Elks Lodge 80. Survivors: wife, Bernice; sons: Allen, Glenn, and Gregory, all of Lincoln; mother Mrs. Mary Soukup of Crete; sisters: Mrs. Alice Marshall of Rushville, Ind., Mrs. Pauline Brt of Elkins, Ark., Mrs. Marie Sysel of Crete, Mrs. Rose Duba of Western, Mrs. Wilma Huppert of Chula Vista, CA, Mrs. Irma Dineen of Lincoln. Services 10am Tues at Our Savior's Lutheran 40th & C. Pastor Soren S. Kaldahl. Burial at Bohemian National, Mulligan. Pallbearers: Harland Huppert, Wallace Brt Jr., James R. Dineen, William Marshall Jr., Roger LaPage, Meri Hesser. Honorary pallbears: Lincoln Police Dept.


The article below is from the "Annual Report of the Police Department, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1966," Compliments of Joseph T. Carroll Chief of Police

Found online:
http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/police/annual/1965-1966-1.pdf

In Memoriam
Frank H. Soukup
Slain in the Line of Duty December 16, 1966

Detective Frank Soukup was slain in a gun battle at a local motel while questioning some out-of-town suspects in a bogus check operation. Two of the gunmen were fatally wounded in the exchange of shots between the investingating officers and the suspects, one of them felled by shots fired by Detective Soukup after he was mortally wounded. It was later determined that the shots which killed the officer were fired by Donald W. Rodgers, one of the gunmen killed. Detective Soukup was the first officer in the history of the Lincoln Police Department to be slain in the line of duty.

Frank Soukup was 53 years of age and had been a member of the Lincoln Police Department for ten years. In November of 1966 he was awarded the People and Law Award sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Frank was an outstanding police officer, completely dedicated to his chosen profession of law enforcement. His survivors include his widow and three sons.

Frank married Allene B. Herynk before 1940. Allene (daughter of Joseph Herynk and Anna Dlouhy) was born on 27 Jul 1918 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 26 Mar 2000 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Bernice Petersen in Nov 1947. Bernice was born on 16 Mar 1923 in Wayne County, Nebraska; died on 16 Sep 2012 in Valparaiso, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Irma) attended Milligan High School, graduating with the class of 1934 as valedictorian. She taught in rural schools for three years after graduation. In 1937 her parents bought a filling station and beer joint in Crete. Irma helped her father there for a short time, then moved to Lincoln where she was employed at Golds. (Milligan, p 259)

Irma married James Robert Dinneen on 17 May 1938. James was born on 17 Sep 1909; died on 7 Jan 1994 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Geraldine Amelia Butt on 6 Jun 1934. Geraldine was born on 26 May 1913 in Daykin, Jefferson County, Nebraska; died on 23 Dec 1987 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Entered the service in 1942, serving in the Aleutian Islands, returning in 1945 to the farm near Swanton"

Family/Spouse: Mary Agnes Smrha. Mary was born on 18 Mar 1911 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Aug 2008 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Frank Loukota on 8 Dec 1925 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank was born on 30 Apr 1903 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 Nov 1967 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 24 Nov 1967 in Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MILDRED BUTLER 15 Jan 1902 17 Oct 2002 (V) 74137 (Tulsa, Tulsa, OK ) (none specified) 440-42-4156 Oklahoma

Mildred married Charles Butler on 31 Jan 1928 in Okemah, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. Charles was born about 1902; died on 15 May 1935. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Georgia Leder Obituary

Graveside services were 11 am Monday, Nov. 29, at Czech National Cemetery, Prague (Oklahoma), for Georgia Leder, 90, Tulsa. She died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1993, at Tulsa. Officiating at the service was Dr. Ben Husted, pastor of the United Methodist Church. Services were under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Prague. Mrs. Leder was born in Holyrood, Kansas, to Joe and Lillian Soukup Eret. She first married on July 30, 1928, to Joe Stoklasa, who died on Feb. 9, 1934. She married Jerome Leder on July 25, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, and her husband Jerome Leder on April 19, 1954. Survivors are a daughter, Lily Ann and husband Bill Christopher of Tulsa, a son, Joe Leder and wife Clarice of Chicago, Il., a sister, Mildred Butler, Tulsa, four grandchildren, Mark Christopher, Chris Ann Nelson, Cathy Straten and Debbie Innings, and three great-grandchildren.

Source: Undated, unreference newspaper clipping in the possesion of Anna Laura Strong

Georgia married Joe Stoklasa on 30 Jul 1928 in Chandler, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. Joe was born on 5 Feb 1901; died on 9 Feb 1934. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Georgia married Jerome Leder on 25 Jul 1936. Jerome was born on 5 Oct 1897; died on 19 Apr 1954. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Homer was born in a Leap Year's day, February 29, 1908. He used March 1 as his "official" birthday, however, so he could celebrate it each year instead of only once every four years.

He was eight when his mother died, and twelve when his father remarried. Neither Homer nor Barney were pleased with their new step-mother, Stella Crouch. They left home around 1925, and went to Portales, New Mexico, to live with their Uncle Rolla Strong. They grew enough beans and maize to feed the horses, and lived on Rolla's $17 a month pension from the Navy. They also spent sometime with their grandfather, Ralph, at his Ranch in nearby Pep.

In 1927, Homer moved back to Duncan, Oklahoma to be closer to his parents. He worked for a cotton gin. In 1929, he went to live with his Uncle Alois Soukup in Prague, Oklahoma. His Uncle died in an explosion while trying to rechannel a creek. Homer and a friend were in the creek setting the dynamite, while Alois on the bank putting in the fuses. Homer lost the hearing in one ear as a result of this explosion. After his Uncles death, he returned to Duncan. This is where he met his wife, Anna Laura at a dance. At the time of the 1930 census, he was a boarder with the Elmer Michels family in Duncan.

1930 census
Stephens Co. OK King Twp., Duncan city ED 69-28
Sheet 3A & 3B
1210 Spruce
69/70 Michels, Elmer A. and family
Strong, Homer R., boarder, MW 21 S OK US US

At the time, Homer was painting signs for Fuzzy Carter, at his sign company. Bill and Charles Strong both caddied for Fuzzy years later, when they were teenagers. Fuzzy had a sing up during WWII that said, in one continuous statement, "Quityourdamnbellyachingandbuymorewarbonds." This sign was on the side of the Palace Theatre. In 1936, Homer went to work for Coca Cola for $15 a week, painting signs. It was during the depression and work was scare. Roonie recounts that one day they simply ran out of food. Their eldest son was just an infant. Roonie said all they had in the house was one heal end of a loaf of bread. She borrowed a spoonful of syrup from their neighbor, and put that on the bread for Charles. She and Homer did without that day. Although there were many other days that food and money were very sparse, that was the only day they did totally without.

Homer was drafted in 1943, and helped train men at Fort Sill. He was discharged as a Sergeant First Class on March 15, 1949, and forever after was known by his nickname "Sarg." He was a Radio Repairman (Instructor) 8648, and eventually was in charge of the radio repair school at Fort Sill. Charles Strong notes that Homer's being drafted was what brought the family out of poverty and put them on the road to economic stability.

Homer went back to Coca Cola after the war, and then to Halliburton. He worked for Halliburton from 1951 to 1972. He was a sign painter and worked in their carpentery shop.

His military records show that he completed 8 years of Grammer School, but did not attend High School. His wife Roonie recounted that Homer was always a bit defensive about his lack of a formal education. He worked hard later in his life to make up for this. He read extensively, and took continuing education courses in subjects such as Spanish. He loved music, and had a wide collection of tapes, ranging from country and western to Spanish Flamenco to opera. Although he had no training in music, he would write out the scores of his favorite songs by listening to them over and over again, recreating them on his keyboard, and then writing them out. He also loved to do the daily crossword puzzle, in pen. After they retired, he and Roonie were able to travel to Europe, where they stayed where they visited their son Bill, who was stationed in Germany.

Homer's obituary in the Duncan, Oklahoma newspaper read as follows:

H.R. "Sarg" Strong, 82, 1806 Birch, died Wednesday, September 19, 1990, in a Duncan hospital. A Rosary will be at 7:30 pm Friday in the Don Grantham Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 am Saturday in Assumption Catholic Church with Father Paul Gillespie officiating. Burial will be in Duncan cemetery.

Mr. Strong was born March 1, 1908 in Lawton. He was retired from Halliburton Services, and a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1943 to 1948. He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. On October 23, 1931 (sic), he married Anna L. Payne in Waurika.

Survivors include his wife of the home; five sons, Charles Strong of Edinburg, Texas, Bill Strong of Yukon, John Strong of Duncan, Tom Strong of Phoenix, Arizona and Paul David Strong of Santa Barbara, California; two daughters, Caroline Brasher of Duncan and Theresa Rutledge of Austin; four brothers Barnie Strong of Gainesville, Texas and Bob Strong, Cecil Lewis and Jack Strong, all of Lawton; a sister Viola Weaver of Gainesville; 23 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. (Note: at the time, Homer actually had 22 grandchildren and nine great granchildren). Bearers will be grandsons.

Don Grantham Funeral Homes, Duncan, Oklahoma.

(Medical):AB Blood type

Homer married Anna Laura Payne on 23 Feb 1932 in Waurika, Jefferson County, Oklahoma. Anna (daughter of Thomas Hamilton Payne, II and Bessie Bird Gentry) was born on 23 Oct 1913 in Arthur, Parks Township, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was christened on 23 Dec 1922 in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; died on 15 Sep 2004 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried on 18 Sep 2004 in Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

VIOLA MAE WEAVER

Graveside services for Viola Mae Weaver, 99, of Gainesville, are set for 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009 at the Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Jim Goodwin officiating.

A visitation will be held from 7-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Ms. Weaver died Aug. 3, 2009 in Henrietta.

Ms. Weaver was born Feb. 27, 1910 in Prague, Okla., to Walter Winfield and Tessie Rose Soukup Strong. She married Leroy "Snip" Weaver in Duncan, Okla., on March 28, 1929. She was a long time member of Whaley United Methodist Church and she loved to cook. Ms. Weaver was a clerk at the Streets Pharmacy for many years.

She is survived by her grandson Jim and his wife Susan Weaver of Dean, great grandchildren Jake Weaver of Dean, Alex and wife Heather Weaver of Midland, and Nick Weaver of Austin, great-great granddaughters Olivia and Alexis Weaver of Midland, and her brother Barney Strong. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded by her parents, her husband, her son Donald Joe Weaver, her brothers Homer, Jack, Jake, and Bob Strong and Cecil Lewis.

You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll.com

From the Gainesville Daily Register (online edition)
http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/
Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Viola married Leroy "Snip" Weaver on 28 Mar 1929 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma. Leroy (son of Jess P. Weaver and Lillie J. Nixon) was born on 20 Mar 1908 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; died on 26 Jun 1977 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Gainsville, Cooke County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles R. Strong of Edinburg called his uncle Barney on March 24, 2005 to ask him what his given name was. Barney said it was "Something strange" that he had never liked much, so he had always gone by Barney. Both Robert Strong and Viola Weaver confirmed this. In his mother's obiturary, he was listed as "Branyard," so he presumably was named Brainerd in honor of his grandfather, Ralph Brainerd and great-grandfather David Brainerd. He was a veteran of World War II, later working as a welder.

BARNEY FRANK STRONG

Funeral services for Barney Frank Strong, 96, of Gainesville are set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 at the Grand Avenue Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bill Black officiating.

Burial will follow with military honors in Fairview Cemetery, under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Barney went to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 at his residence.

Barney was born in Prague, Okla. to Walter and Bessie (sic) Strong. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1942 and served in the Burma India Theater during World War II and then was honorably discharged in 1946. He married Violet Stanley on Jan. 27, 1946 in Lawton, Okla. and then moved to Gainesville in 1951. Barney was the owner of Strong's Welding Service for many years and a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church for over 50 years. He loved to play golf, fish and most of all play dominoes at the Stanford House.

Barney is survived by his daughter, Jeanie and her husband Harry Gootas; son, Benny and his wife Pam Strong; grandchildren, Chris and his wife Amy Kuhn, Todd and his wife Julianne Kuhn, Juli and her husband Phil Metzler, Jennifer Barna, Alyssa Strong and Amber Strong; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Barney was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers, Homer, Jack and Bob Strong, Cecil Lewis and Roy West and sister, Viola Weaver.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Chris and Todd Kuhn and Phil Metzler; great-grandson, Ty Kuhn and nephews, Charles and Tommy Lewis.

The family will receive friends and loved ones this evening, Jan. 5, 2011 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Home Hospice of Cooke County.

Barney married Violet Evaline Stanley on 27 Jan 1946 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Violet was born on 6 Feb 1921 in Arthur, Parks Township, Stephens County, Oklahoma; died on 14 Oct 2004 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Gainsville, Cooke County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Most of the information below was obtained on January 29, 1999 at Donald Joe Weavers ranch in St. Joe, Texas. Tape recordings were made over several hours. The quality of the tapes is poor due to background noise. Those present were Viola Strong Weaver, her son Don and his wife Pat, Barney Strong and his wife Violet, Anna L. (Rooney) Strong, Jack Neill Strong, and the compiler, Charles Strong.

Jack and his twin brother Jake were born on Christmas Day 1915, Jake dying shortly after his birth. Jack's mother, Tessie Soukup Strong died about six months later. Shortly after his mother's death, one of Walter Strong's aunts, Rosetta Neill came to visit the Strong family in Prague, Oklahoma. Jack was very ill. Rosetta and her husband, Hamilton Neill, took Jack home with them to Vinson (Harmon) County, Oklahoma to better care for him.

The Neill's farm was large and even had indoor plumbing, a rarity in rural Oklahoma in 1916. Jack went to school in Vinson, about 8 miles from the farm. In the early years, he traveled to school by horse and wagon, and later on a T-Model Ford School bus. When Jack was in either the fourth or fifth grade, he was teasing some girls and got into a fight. After the fight, they told him he didn't even have a father or mother. At the age of 10 or 11, this was a shock. As he walked up the lane to the farmhouse, his mother saw that he was crying and had been fighting. His dad asked what was wrong. Jack replied, "The kids said you weren't my Papa and Mama." They came clean and stated "We are not your Mama and Papa. You were a sick little baby, and we went and got you and we picked you out to be one of our little family." This did not help one bit. At this age, one does not understand that. Jack said "As a result of this, up to this day, it is hard for me to trust anybody!" After this, it was never the same. They treated me better than their own kids. They had two boys and two girls already gone from home. I was the only child there, and they spoiled me rotten.

When Jack was 14 or 15, the Neills told him that his father, Walter Strong, was alive. Shortly after this, Mr. Neill died, and Jack took care of his mother. He had to quit school, but went back for awhile. Mrs. Neill took Jack to see Walter and his stepmother, Stella. Perhaps this was when they were living west of Lawton, around 1931 or 1932. They visited for two or three days. Jack recalls playing with some kids. They were probably Barney, Bob, and Cecil. The day before they were to go home, they were eating and Walter asked Jack if he wanted to stay with them, or go home with Mommy Neill. Jack said "I want to go home." He thought that Walter might have been hurt by this decision. The next morning, he and his mother took the bus back to Vinson, Oklahoma. He added that "All of this was in the back of my mind, and I was very confused.

The Neill's may also have been uncertain as to their relationship with Jack. On the 1920 census, he was listed as their adopted son. In 1930, he was listed simply as a lodger.

After high school in the 1930's, Jack went to work for C.R. Anthony Company as a shoe salesman in Lawton, Oklahoma. There was a disagreement one evening after a big day's sale, to military personnel on payday, and Jack was fired. It appears he had a date. When he didn't show up for work on Monday, Mr. Anthony called him up from Oklahoma City. Jack refused to go back to Lawton, but agreed to continue working for him at the Oklahoma City store.

Soon Jack was working two jobs. His second job was with a drug store. About this time he married Bernadine and needed the money. This was in the late 1930s when times were hard. Soon, he was working at the drug store during the day, and as a bartender at the Black Hotel in the evenings. This was right before World War II. He doubled his wages.

While holding down these two jobs, Jack was drafted into the army early in World War II. While working at the bar, airmen from the Will Rogers Air Corps Base who were customers advised Jack to try to become a cook in the service. Upon induction into the army, he told them he was a cook at the Black Hotel. He was given a test about cuts of meat. Having grown up on a ranch, the test was a snap. At Fort Sill, Oklahoma, he received ill-fitting clothes that afternoon, and was awakened at 4 am the next morning to scramble eggs all day in a field kitchen.

Jack was shipped to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for basic training. While at Fort Leonard Wood, he cooked but never went through basic training, except for the rifle range. Jack was shipped overseas, first to North Africa, then to Sicily. He travelled "from the toe up through the north till the war ended." After the war, Jack was discharged in Virginia Beach, VA. Upon discharge, he hired a man with a Piper Cub plan to fly him to Oklahoma for $150, half of his mustering out pay.

Back in Oklahoma, Jack worked first for a beauty and barber supply company. Next he worked for Tom's Peanut Company. After that, he took a job selling jewelry and toys to stores in southern Oklahoma and northern Texas. He also sold buttons and zippers. He worked for the Pearl Button Company of Lansing, Iowa for 32 years. Charles R. Strong and some of his brothers and sisters recall visiting Jack several times during these years. The Button Company went bankrupt, and so went Jacks retirement. Jack next started to sell flags, banners, and sales promotion material like that foung around car lots, parades, etc. The flag business was in several locations. First Austin and Seguin, Texas. Next he went to Miami, Florida. After Florida, he lived in New Orleans, Louisiana for 9 years. Later he retired to Hawaii and loved it. Since his only income was Social Security and he could not afford trips to the states to visit his children, he moved back to the states and settled in Forth Worth around 1994.

Obituary: Obituary Jack Neil Strong


Jack Neil Strong, 87, a retired salesman and entrepreneur died December 13th, 2003 in Fort Worth. Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday, December 18th at Forest Ridge Funeral Home, Hurst, Texas. His ashes will be placed at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery following the memorial service. Memorial: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice of Texas, 6100 Western Place, Suite 500, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Jack was born Christmas day, 1915 in Lawton, Okla. He proudly served in the US Army during World War II. He was an outstanding salesman throughout his life and sold a variety of items including Tom's Peanuts, buttons, zippers, costume jewelry, and flags and pennants. He never met a stranger and could always make you smile or laugh. He was a lover of life and lived life to its fullest to the very end. He was loved by many and will be sorely missed. Survivors: Daughters, Jacqueline Forni Conner of Denton and Dr. Kathy Morrison Zatopek and husband, Wayne Zatopek of Hurst and Tyler; Granddaughters, Christina Dittrich and husband, Derek Dittrich of Hamilton, Tex. and Meghann Brown and husband, Ryan Brown of Killeen, Tex. Great Granddaughters Shelby and Tayler Dittrich; sister, Viola Weaver of Gainesville; brother, Barney Strong of Gainesville; half-brother, Bob Strong of Lawton, Okla.

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Oklahoma, Harmon County, Francis Twp
16 January 1920
FM #105-106
Neils (sic), Hamilton Head M W 53 M Texas US US Farmer
Neils, Rosetta Wife F W 54 M Yes Texas Missouri Virginia
Neils, Clyde E Son M W 17 Ok Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Neils, Elmer H Son M w 15 Ok Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Neils, Jack Adopted Son M W 4 1/2 Ok Ok Ok

1940 Census
Oklahoma, Tillman, Frederick City
Enumerated April 18, 1940
ED 9 SD 71-6
Enumerated April 15, 1940
309-60 P 3000
Phillips, William Head M W 46 M No H-2 Tx Sameplace Mail Rural carrier USPO
Phillips, Mable Wf F W 43 M No H-3 Ohio Sameplace
Phillips, Billie C Son M W 16 S Okla Sameplace
Phillips, Doris E Dtr F W 14 S Okla Sameplace
Strong, Jack N Son-in-law M W 24 M No H-4 Okla Sameplace Shoe Salesman Shoe Store
Strong, Eugenia Dtr F W 20 M M-4 Okla Same Place
Strong, Irma G Dtr F W 1 S No O Okla

Jack married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Eugenia Lou Phillips on 28 Mar 1937 in Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma. Eugenia was born on 12 Nov 1919 in Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma; died on 24 Nov 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Bernadine Horton before 1946. Bernadine was born on 26 Jan 1919 in Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma; died on 10 Sep 2005 in Denton, Denton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rhodene Frederick found the following records relating to Strong Family Burials at Highland Cemetery in Lawton (Section 3276):

Strong, Jake, b. 1915, d. Jan 25, 1915, R. B. Strong

The difference in the date of death is noted. Either it, or Homer Strongs memory that his younger brother was born and died on Christmas day, is in error.

Notes:

Arnold H. Soukup

Arnold Harry Soukup, son of Harry and Mary (Stejskal) Soukup was born March 27, 1919 near Milligan. He passed away on June 22, 1998 in Lincoln, at the age of 79.

He grew up on the farm with his parents and attended rural school and one year of high school in Geneva. After one year of school he had to stay home to help with the farming. He farmed until June 1944, when he was called to serve in the Army. he served in the European-African-Middle East Theater of operations during WW II. He was discharged in May, 1946.

Upon returning from military service he continued farming with his parents.

He was united in marriage to Maryanne Wanek on April 15, 1952. They farmed until the fall of 1959 when they moved to Milligan and Arnold took employment with the Farmers's Coop Company. He worked there until retirement in 1981. During this time he volunteered as a Fire Fighter. After Maryanne passed away on August 2, 1981, he moved to Lincoln.

He was united in marriage to Tillie Engel on August 24, 1990. Tillie blessed him with a large step family that he enjoyed. He especially enjoyed the two great-grandsons that always gave him a helping hand.

He was a member of the Friend United Church of Christ.

Arnold and Tillie loved to travel to see relatives and to take bus tours to Czech functions. He was proud of his Czech heritage and especially enjoyed the music.

He took great pride in his lawn and garden, always keeping things neat. Arnold was a member of the Milligan WFLA Lodge #3909, Nebraska Czechs of Lincoln, BPOE #3909 in Crete, a life-time member of VFW 7102 in Geneva, and a very active and proud member of the American Legion Post #240 in Milligan. He served as mayor of Milligan at one time.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maryanne; parents, Harry and Mary Stejskal Soukup; brother, Elmer, and niece Nancy Soukup.

He is survived by his wife, Tille, of Dorchester; stepson and spouse, Dennis and Tammy Engel of Altas, Oklahoma; stepdaughters and spouses, Darlene and David Rasplicka of Friend, Beverly and Jon Cawley of Seattle, Washington, Linda Hardin, Muscatine, Iowa; brother and sister in law Ray and Betty Soukup of Lincoln, sister, Rubye Prokup of Lincoln; sisters in law and brother in law, Rosemarie Hannon, Crete; Ella Vagrt, Paul, Idaho; Alvie and Clarence "Bud" Hoffman, Beaver Crossing; Joe Ladman, Dorchester; eight step grandchildren; two step great-grandsons; nieces and nephews.

His memorial service was held at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 27 at the Friend United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Robert Brauninger officiating. The flag presentation ceremony was conducted on Monday, June 29, at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family suggested that memorials be given to the American Legion Post #240, Milligan, or the Dorchester Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CARD OF THANKS

We would like to thank everyone who remembered with love, prayer, flowers, memorial gifts, cards, food, telephone calls and any other act of kindness shown us during the loss of our loved one, Arnie Soukup. Special thanks to Dorchester Rescue Unit, Dr. McKeeman and Hospital staff, Bryan Memorial Hospital staff and doctors, Milligan Legion, Rev. Bob Brauninger, Friend USS Women's Fellowship, and Dorchester Legion Auxiliary. May God Bless you all. FAMILY OF ARNIE SOUKUP

(Undated, unreferenced copy of obituary and card of thanks)

Arnold married Maryanne Catherine Wanek on 15 Apr 1952 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Maryanne (daughter of Frank J. Wanek and Anna Kersenbrock) was born on 9 Aug 1925 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 12 Aug 1981 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arnold married Matilda "Tillie" Ladman on 24 Aug 1990. Matilda was born on 9 Nov 1924 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jan 2017 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Andrew Cemetery, Friend, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elmer Soukup Funeral Held

Elmer Louis Soukup, son of Harry and Mary (Stejskal) Soukup, was born May 1, 1921, near Milligan. He passed away December 15,1982, in Lincoln.

He grew up with his parents on the farm and attended school at Milligan after which he took up the auto mechanic trade at Bors Ford Motor Company learning the trade by apprenticeship.

In August 1942 he enlisted inthe U.S. Army Ordinance Department. After training in the U.S. and Canada he was sent overseas to the European Theatre of Operations being involved in the D-Day operations June 6, 1944. He was discharged October 19, 1945, serving a total of three years and two months.

Elmer was a member of Amercan Legion H.S.S.K. Post 240 at Milligan, The Geneva V.F.W. post and Svatopluk Z.C.B.J. Lodge76 at Milligan.

After returning from military service he went back to his auto mechanic trade with his former employer Bors-Bulin Ford Motor Company in Milligan.

On September 5, 1946, he was united in marriage to Jeanette (Grote) Messinger. To this union were born two children, Mary Kaye and John.

In 1955 he secured employment at O'Shea Rogers Ford Motor Company after which he took over the operation of his own service station. For the past 23 years he was employed by the F.D. Wilson Auto Parts Company. He enjoyed his work and took pride in an occasional tinker on some of his client's cars.

Elmer was an avid gardener and greatly enjoyed the company of his neighbors who had much respect for him.

He also took great pride in his many hobbies and enjoyed listening to Czech music.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Soukup.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Jeanette, daughter and son-in-law, Mary Kaye and Mike McDonald; son and daughter-in-law, John and Mary Soukup; nine grandchildren; mother, Mary Soukup; two brothers, Arnold H. and Ray; and one sister, Rubye Prokop.

CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to everyone who offered kind assistance and sympathy at the time of the death of Elmer Soukup. THE SOUKUP FAMILY

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Jeanette Grote on 5 Sep 1946. Jeanette was born on 17 Nov 1920 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Dec 1995 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"(Raymond) attended Country School District #67, graduating from Milligan High School in 1944. He joined the Army Air Corps in January 1946, serving in Okinawa. He was discharged in March 1947. Ray attended Barber College in Omaha....(he) barbered for 25 years and is currently employed at the University mail room. He is a member of the Lincoln American Legion Post 3, the V.F.W. and Lodge Lincoln 246."

Obituary from Linconl JournalStar.com

Raymond "Ray" Earl Soukup, 83, of Lincoln, passed away June 18, 2010 peacefully at home with family by his side. Born December 19, 1926 to Harry and Mary (Skejskal) Soukup on a farm near Ohiowa. Served in Air Force, barbered in Lincoln for 25 years, retired from UNL postal service in 1989. Ray enjoyed retirement for 21 years with his wife, Betty, watching their grandchildren grow, traveling, gardening, volunteering, singing, and enjoying the Czech culture. Member of WFLA Lincoln Lodge #426, Lincoln VFW, American Legion, DAV, Capital City Czech Choraliers, Nebraska Czechs of Lincoln. Volunteered at the Food Net of Lincoln.

Survived by his wife of 59+ years, Betty (Vnoucek), Lincoln; daughter, Barbara Jorgens, Lincoln; grandchildren, Paul and Angie (Jorgens) Jedlicka, Wahoo, Kelsey and Justin Jorgens, Lincoln; sister, Rubye Boin, Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Tillie Soukup, Friend, Dorothy Skrivanek, Milligan, Arlene Kassik, Milligan; brother-in-law and wife, Joe and Anna Vnoucek, Friend; many nephews and nieces. Very special friends, George and Evelyn Lowery. Preceded in death by daughter, Nancy Soukup; father and mother, Harry and Mary (Stejskal) Soukup; brothers, Arnie and wife, MaryAnne, Elmer and wife, Jeanette; brother-in-law, PFC Loren Vnoucek, Leslie Skrivanek, Leonard Kassik, Arnold Vnoucek and wife, Evelyn.

Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Wadlow Rozanek Funeral Home, 5200 'R' St., Lincoln, with Rev. Michael McDonald officiating. Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery, with military graveside honors. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday June 22, 2010, with family receiving friends and relatives at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to WFLA Scholarship Lincoln Lodge #426. Arrangements: Wadlow Rozanek Funeral Home. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent to wadlowrozanek.co

Raymond married Betty Barbara Vnoucek on 9 Nov 1950 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska. Betty (daughter of Joseph Robert Vnoucek and Ella Eret) was born on 17 Apr 1929 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jan 2022 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary
Lincoln Journal Star
June 8, 2013
Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Rubye Ann Prokop Boin, was born September 17, 1929, the last of four children to Mr & Mrs Harry Soukup of rural Ohiowa. She passed away peacefully on June 5, 2013.

Preceded in death by parents, brothers Ray, Elmer (& wife Jeanette) and Arnold (& wife Mary Anne) Soukup and niece Nancy Soukup. Survived by daughter, Susan & husband Tim Hester, Lander, Wyo.; son, Rich Prokop & wife Sheri, of Belgrade, Mont.; son, Rob Prokop & wife Natalia, of Wilber; granddaughters, Staci & husband Shawn Wilkinson, Lander Wyo., Savannah and Shannon Prokop of Belgrade, Mont. and Yanga Dolzhikova of Berkeley, Calif.; and great grandchildren, Connor & Trinity Wilkinson, Lander, Wyo.; nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Betty Soukup of Lincoln and Eleanor Prokop of Finlayson, Minn.

Services: noon Wednesday, June 12, at Tabitha Chapel, 4720 Randolph, Lincoln. Memorials to Fresh Start Home

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Rubye married Edward John Prokop on 25 Oct 1947. Edward was born on 11 Jul 1928 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 Feb 2010 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 23 Feb 2010 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace married Otto Franklin Tuggle on 8 Aug 1927. Otto was born on 6 May 1905 in Comanche County, Texas; died on 3 Dec 1987 in Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Helena Soukup showed him born in Tinney, Oklahoma.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helena married Howard Hamilton Parker on 17 Jul 1938 in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California. Howard was born on 3 Mar 1913 in Webster, Harris County, Texas; died on 17 Nov 1997 in Idyllwild, Riverside County, California; was buried in Riverside County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SOUKUP WILLIAM JR PFC ARMY FILLMORE 27 APR 1953 KILLED IN ACTION

From: http://www.distantcousin.com/Military/Korea/NE/S.html

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

Hastings resident, Shirley J. Hinrichs, 72, of 608 South Chicago, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at her home.

Services will be Tuesday, July 15, 2008; 1:00 P.M. at Butler-Volland Chapel with Rev. Harold D. Stromer officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Churchyard Cemetery, west of Glenvil, Nebraska. Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Sunday, July 13, 2008; 1:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M., Monday, July 14, 2008; 9:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M. and Tuesday, 9:00 A.M. until service time. Memorials may be given to the family.

Mrs. Hinrichs was born June 14, 1936 in Geneva, Nebraska to William & Georgia (Doupnik) Soukup. She graduated from Geneva High School and married Marvin J. Hinrichs on April 1, 1956. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1989. She was a life long area resident and a housekeeper at the nurse's dorm and later at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Hinrichs was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin; son, Randy on April 12, 2001; sister, Betty and a brother, William Soukup Jr.

Survivors include:
Daughters & Spouse: Cheryl Hinrichs - Fairfield, NE
Debbie & Ron Williams - Newton, IA
Brother: Robert Soukup - Hastings, NE
Sister: Bonnie Burklund - York, NE
Several Nieces & Nephews

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, copied from the Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home website.

Shirley married Marvin J. Hinricks on 1 Apr 1956 in Nebraska. Marvin was born on 14 Dec 1929; died on 13 Sep 1989 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She was shown as Virginia NOVAK, widowed, at the time of her death.

Kay Rybak shows that she married William J. NOVAK, and they were the parents of William W. NOVAK.

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Shown in the obituary of his father as Marvin R. Schultz.

There is an Ohio Death Certificate for a Marvin Robert Schultz (23 Sept 1920-1 Apr 1990) which shows he was in the apparel industry, working as a textile showing machine operator. This appears to be the son of Marcel and Eleanora, but as parents names are not shown on the Ancestry transcription of this certificate, this should be verified through other sources.

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Kay Rybak shows that she married Eugene J. SOPENSKI, and that they were the parents of Timothy.

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