Fannie Barikova

Family/Spouse: Joseph Krejdle. Joseph was born before 1833 in Zbyrov, Prazky, Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Lisitings:

1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated 4 June 1900\\SD 4 ED 26 Sheet 4A Stamped 136
66-68
Bartu, Mary Hd W F Aug 1854 45 W 6/5 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemi
a 1875
Bartu, Ernie Son W M Mar 1879 21 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
Bartu, Joseph Son W M Oct 1882 17 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer
Bartu, Tena Dtr W F Dec 1886 13 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Bartu, Antonette Dtr W F July 1887 12 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Bartu, Rosie Dtr W F Oct 1890 9 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School

Marie married Peter Bartu on 1 Feb 1876 in Saline County, Nebraska. Peter (son of Pavel "Paul" Bartu and Anna Svoboda) was born in 1854 in Dacice, Dacice, Moravia; died on 2 Nov 1896 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The daughter of Fannie BARIKOVA and Joseph KREJDLE. She immigrated to the United States in 1875 with her parents and sister Marie, who married Peter BARTU.

The 1910 Fillmore County, Nebraska census indicates she was the mother of 15 children, 10 of them still living.

(Research):Census Information:

1880 Federal Census:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Oc
cupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Celestin ULDRICH Self M Female W 27 BOHEMIA Farmer BOHEMIA BOHEMIA Fanny ULDRICH Wife M Female W 22 BOHEMIA Keeping House BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
Anna ULDRICH Dau S Female W 1 NE BOHEMIA BOHEMIA

Source Information:
Census Place Liberty, Fillmore, Nebraska
Family History Library Film 1254748
NA Film Number T9-0748
Page Number 504D

Frances married Cellestine Uldrich on 1 Feb 1876. Cellestine was born about 1853 in Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married John W. Havel on 6 Aug 1886 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. John was born on 7 Aug 1849 in Bohemia; died on 24 Aug 1903 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marie married Frantisek "Frank" Elznic about 1893 in Nebraska. Frantisek was born on 14 Mar 1863 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 12 Jun 1937; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emil Bartu of Saline County, Nebraska completed a WWI draft registration card. His address was c/o Mary Bartus.

Notes:

Albert died when he was 14. (Milligan, p 191).

Christina married Charles Kovanda on 9 Oct 1902. Charles was born about 1874; died on 27 Dec 1966 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Antonia married Frank P. Hornik before 1908. Frank was born on 4 Dec 1879 in Illinois; died in Jan 1971 in Hooper, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Hooper Cemetery, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per the Farmer's Directory of Verdigre Precinct as found in the 1920 Atlas, Knox County, Nebraska (The Anderson Publishing Company, page 48): Bicek, Joseph. Wf. Rose; ch. Helen, Mildred, Clarence, Goldie, Viola. P. O. Verdigre. O. 119.44 ac., sec. 18; O. 99.68 ac., sec. 19. (43.) (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Knox County, Verdigree Twp
Enumerated 7 May 1910 Albert Pavlik
SD 3 ED 130 Sheet 6B
12-12
Bicek, Joseph Hd M W 33 M1 0 Neb AustBoh AustBoh English Farmer
Bicek, Rosie B. Wf F W 19 m1 0 1/1 Neb AustBoh AustBoh English
Bicek, Deliala Dtr F W 1/12 S Neb Neb Neb

1920 Census
Nebraska, Knox County, Verdigree Twp
Enumerated 6 Feb 1920 by Alva E. Reed
SD 198 ED 126 Sheet 14A
Fm 63-6
Joe Bicek Hd M W 43 M Neb Austria Bohemian Austria L.C. Farmer
Rosa Bicek Wif F W 29 M Neb Aust Bohemian Aust L.C. None
Helen Bicek, Dtr F W 4 9/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Mildred Bicek Dtr F W 7 11/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Clarence Bicek Son M W 6 9/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Golda Bicek Dtr 4 1/12
Viola Bicek Dtr F W 7/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Lukas? Bicek Father M W 77 W AustBohemian Aus L.C.
Joe Bartu Brother M W 30 S Neb Aust L.C. Aust L.C.

1930 Census
Nebraska, Knox County, Verdigre Twp
Enumerated 9-10 ------ 1930 by George J Vondicek
ED 54-36 SD 2 Sheet 3-A Stamped 295
Joseph Bicek Hd M W 53 M 32 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Rosie Bicek Wf F W 39 M 18 Neb Czech Czech
Helen Bicek Dtr F W 20 S Neb Neb Neb
Mildred Bicek Dtr F W 18 S Neb Neb Neb
Clarence Bicek Son M W 16 S Neb Neb Neb
Goldie Bicek Dtr F W 14 S Neb Neb Neb
Viola Bicek Dtr F W 11 S Neb Neb Neb
Joseph Bicek Son M W 9 S Neb Neb Neb

Rose married Joseph O. Bicek about 1909. Joseph was born on 10 Nov 1876 in Verdigre, Knox County, Nebraska; died on 4 May 1958; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Verdigre, Knox County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Thomas Masek on 30 Oct 1900. Thomas (son of Karel "Charles" Masek and Anna Michl) was born on 10 Jan 1876 in Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Kolar. John was born before 1884; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A 1901 graduate of Milligan High School, Frank helped his father with his carpentry work, and took up farming in 1903. (Milligan, p 292). He also worked as a Millman.

Frank married Lula Cudly on 9 Mar 1910 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Lula (daughter of Jan "John" Cudly and Marie "Mary" Buzek) was born on 5 Mar 1891 in Hayes County, Nebraska; died on 19 Mar 1971 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alice Korbel. Alice was born on 28 Feb 1894; died on 21 Mar 1957; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Antonie Slezak about 1910. Antonie (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Slezak and Barbora "Barbara" Kasak) was born about 1892 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married Clara KLIMA and Jessie KNESS. (Milligan, p 295).

James married Clara Klima after 1916. Clara (daughter of Joseph Klima and Josephine Schaufel) was born on 6 Jul 1898 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 4 Nov 1918 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emil was a trucker for several years, owned and operated a restaurant, and did carpenter work for many people. He and his brother Bill built various dwellings around the community. He was one of the first volunteer firemen and served the town of Milligan for 68 years. He was a charter member of the Knight of Pythias and a member of the ZCBJ Lodge. His nickname was "Skelly." (Milligan, p 292).

Emil married Tonie Laun on 5 Oct 1914 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Tonie (daughter of Frank Laun and Mary Yeck) was born on 23 Oct 1898 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Oct 1990 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married Albia ONDRAK and Oralee COOK. (Milligan, p 295).

Notes:

He married Alice BRT and Emma KORBELIK. (Milligan, p 295).

Notes:

SSDI:

FRANK ELZNIC 14 Oct 1893 Dec 1965 (Nebraska) (none specified) 506-24-1930 Nebraska

Family/Spouse: Ida Dehner. Ida was born on 4 Feb 1896; died in Feb 1974 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He attended rural school #85 in Saline County. As a young man, he earned his living by working on threshing crews and corn shelling crews. During the harvest time, the hired men slept in a hayloft or hay rack. On 5 September 1918, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was a private in the Model Machine Gun Company A, 163rd Battalion and was stationed at Camp Hancoda in Georgia. During basic training, he contracted the influenza that was sieging the country, and was unable to embark overseas with this company. He received an honorable discharge at Camp Dodge, Iowa on February 28, 1919. After his discharge, he engaged in farming west of Geneva. Anton worked with horses, and had many scars that resulted when he was breaking the young colts. He was in a threshing crew with the Spicka brothers, Joseph Herynk and Ed Kuss. To supplement the farm income during the depression, he used his team of horses to help with WPA road construction in Saline County (Milligan, pp 265-266).

Anton married Mary Paroubek on 19 Jan 1926 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary was born on 22 Aug 1908 in Plzen, Bohemia; died on 25 Jul 1996 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 29 Jul 1996 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Stofer. John was born after 1896. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tragedy hit the Elznic family on September 9, 1911, while they were living on the John Luzum farm in Glengary Towship. Joie, age 12, and William, a younger brother, went to play in the nearby sand pits. After the boys were there a short time, the wet sand caved in on them. Joie was completely covered and William was covered up to his shoulders. Even with great rescue efforts by the family and neighbors, the wet sand had taken its toll. William was dug out safely, but when Joie was reached, he was already dead from the weight of the sand on him. (Milligan, p 266).

Mamie married Joseph John Cudly on 3 Mar 1919. Joseph (son of Jan "John" Cudly and Marie "Mary" Buzek) was born on 27 Aug 1895 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 9 Jan 1976 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tragedy hit the Elznic family on September 9, 1911, while they were living on the John Luzum farm in Glengary Towship. Joie, age 12, and William, a younger brother, went to play in the nearby sand pits. After the boys were there a short time, the wet sand caved in on them. Joie was completely covered and William was covered up to his shoulders. Even with great rescue efforts by the family and neighbors, the wet sand had taken its toll. William was dug out safely, but when Joie was reached, he was already dead from the weight of the sand on him. (Milligan, p 266).

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Federal Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Chelsea Twp
ED 30-6 SD 11 Sheet 3B
83-83
Elznic, William Hd M W 27 M@21 Neb Czech Neb Farmer
Elznic, Lillie Wf F W 24 M@19 Neb Neb Neb
Elznic, Charles Son M W 5 S Neb Neb Neb
84-84
Baloun, Fred and Minnie

William married Lillie Baloun on 18 Feb 1925 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Lillie was born on 14 Feb 1906 in Nebraska; died on 15 May 1978 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary, from the Lincoln Journal Star Archives, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Vojta - Georgia A., 92, Milligan, widow of James, died Thursday (5/1/97) in Geneva. Born, Milligan. Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Norma and Arnold Nadherny, Milligan; sisters, brothers-in-law, Alyce and Ben Fussell, Agnes and Charles Stofer, all Geneva, Emilye Zenisek, Milligan, Mildred Nemeskal, Ord; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. The Rev. Melanie Adams. Graveside services: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: begins 2 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. Memorials to Milligan Rescue Unit

Family/Spouse: James Vojta. James (son of Peter Vojta and Marie Jansky) was born after 1903. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Agnes Kral. Agnes was born on 26 Apr 1905; died on 13 May 1991 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alyce Helen Fussell, 98, Geneva, died Wednesday (3/21/07). Born, Dec. 18,1908, in Milligan to Frank and Marie (Bartu) Elznic. Survivors: husband, Ben; son, daughter-in-law, Del and Lynne, Parker, Colo.; daughter, Jo Ann Heath, Geneva; grandchildren, spouses, Steve and Amy Heath, Geneva, Cynthia and Greg Schwaninger, Hallam, Kathleen and Mark Viola-Press, Agoura Hills, Calif., Susan and Dave Spangler, St. Paul, Minn., Craig Smith, Fremont, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Ben Heath, Geneva, Adam and Brett Schwaninger, Hallam, Meagan Smith, Fremont, Calif., Josh Beeman, Bartlesville, Okla., Margaret Jane Maffin, Geneva; sisters, Emilye Zenisek, Milligan, Mildred Nemeskal, Ord, Agnes Stofer, Geneva. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church, Geneva. The Rev. Ron Harris. Private family committal, Geneva Public Cemetery. No visitation. Memorials to the United Methodist Church. Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 3/23/2007.

Family/Spouse: Benjamin "Ben" Dean Fussell. Benjamin was born on 28 Sep 1910 in Missouri; died on 29 Nov 2010 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Vencil Joseph Zenisek. Vencil (son of Joseph F. Zenisek and Emma Radil) was born on 18 Feb 1912; died on 25 Jul 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mildred Nemeskal, 90 of Ord died Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at the Valley View Living Center in Ord.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 16, 2011, at the Ord Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Jeff Wulf officiating. Burial will be in the Douglas Grove Cemetery in Comstock. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Ord Memorial Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Family's Choice. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred was born August 7, 1917, in Fillmore County, Nebraska to Frank and Marie (Bartu) Elznic. She was baptized at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan on November 1, 1917. She received her education at District #76 Country School and helped on the family farm.

On March 27, 1940, Mildred was united in marriage to Lumire Nemeskal at Broken Bow, NE. This this union one son, Richard was born. The family lived on a farm near Comstock and in 1951, they moved west of Ord. In August of 1973, their son passed away as a result of an auto accident. Following his death they moved into Ord. Mildred did office and domestic work and also worked in a cafe.

Mr. Nemeskal passed away on November 25, 1973. Mildred has continued to make her home in Ord until her passing.

She enjoyed gardening, flowers, crocheting and fancy work. She was willing to be of help to anyone in need.

She is survived by two sisters; Agnes Stofer of Geneva, and Emilye Zenisek of Milligan; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lumire; a son, Richard; 4 sisters, Maymie, Anna, Georgia and Alyce; and six brothers, Frank, Bill, Joe, James, Anton and Louis.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Mildred married Lumir Nemeskal on 27 Mar 1940 in Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska. Lumir was born before 1915; died on 25 Nov 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Alice married Edmen Motis on 9 Aug 1927. Edmen (son of Frank Motis and Christinia Matejka) was born on 19 Jul 1902 in Nebraska; died on 1 Aug 1992 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mamie H. Zeleny. Mamie (daughter of Josef "Joseph" Zeleny and Anna Bures) was born on 21 Sep 1905 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Mar 1995 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Frank Motis on 9 Aug 1927. Frank (son of Frank Motis and Christinia Matejka) was born on 23 Oct 1904 in Iowa; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William "Bill" Kovanda

William "Bill" Kovanda 97, Milligan died Sunday (11/2/08) in Friend, Neb. Born on March 13, 1911 at Exeter, Neb. to Charles & Christina (Bartu) Kovanda. Survivors: daughter, Darlene & Harold Kubicek Jr., Milligan; sisters, Maxine Svec, Friend; Clarabelle & Walter Smith, Exeter; nieces & nephews. Funeral Service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (11/5/08) at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan, Neb. Revs. Tim & Ginny Adams officiating. Graveside Services: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday (11/4/08) at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Memorials are directed to the Milligan Rescue Unit.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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

Family/Spouse: Ernest Svec. Ernest (son of Josef "Joseph" Svec and Amelia Laun) was born on 14 Sep 1911 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 14 Feb 1996 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Maxine Irene Svec, of Friend, was boirn to Charles and Christina (Bartu) Kovanda on October 5, 1920 at her parents farm home near Exeter, Nebraska in Fillmore County, the eighth of nine children, and passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2010, at the Friend Manor in Friend, Nebraska, at the age of 90 years 2 months and 20 days. As a young girl, Maxine attended Country School District #5 and graduated from the 8th grade. She began her life-time work as a cook at the hotel in Geneva. She then was employed at the Fairmont Airbase, the Fitzsimons Hospital in Aurora, Colorado and retired after 23 years from the Warren Memorial Hospital in Friend.

Maxine was united in marriage to James Shank on June 12, 1946 and he passed away on February 5, 1949, after a lengthy illness. She was then blessed with a second marriage to Henry Svec on August 15, 1953 and to this union two daughters, Phyllis and Sharon were born. Together they made their home on a farm southwest of Friend until Henry's death in 1978. During the years they lived on the farm, Maxine was a busy farm wife and mother, raising chickens and a large garden to feed her family. After Henry died she moved to Friend where she lived with her daughter, Sharon, until her recent illness.

Maxine was an exceptional baker, especially her Kolaches and twists which she always made sure were available for her grandsons when they came to visit. She also enjoyed gardening especially raising flowers. Maxine was a member of the Friend Garden Club, the Friend Golden Agers and enjoyed playing cards.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Phyllis and Tom Lenagh, Farmington, MN, Sharon Svec , Friend, two grandsons, Patrick Lenagh, Ashland, WI, Shawn Lenagh, Milwaukee, WI, sister, Clarabell Smith, Exeter, NE, brothers-in-law, Alfred Krupicka, Leo Soukup, Exeter, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, James Shank and Henry Svec, sisters, Alice Motis, Helen Motis, Mary Svec, brothers, Edward, Charles, Anton and William Kovanda.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation will be from 1-8 pm on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorials are directed in care of the family for later designation.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Maxine married Henry Svec on 15 Aug 1953. Henry (son of Josef "Joseph" Svec and Amelia Laun) was born on 30 Dec 1916 in Saline County, Nebraska; died in Nov 1978 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

In the 2011 obituary of her sister, Helen Hornik, she was referred to as Rose EVERETT of Marshalltown, Iowa.

Notes:

Obituary
Fremont (NE) Tribune
November 28, 2011
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Helen A. Hornik, 99, of Hooper died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.
Helen was born Dec. 29, 1911, in Verdigre to Frank and Antoni Bartue Hornik. She grew up on her family's homestead. She was baptized on April 28, 1912, at St. Wenceslaus Church in Verdigre. She attended Verdigre High School and moved to Hooper in 1935. She was employed by Doctor Hauser for a number of years, later at Stroh's Meat Market and then at the Campbell Soup factory in Fremont until she retired in 1975.

Helen was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hooper.

Survivors include: two sisters, Rose Everett of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Blanche Bloemker of Fremont; and five nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ed and Otto Hornik; a sister, Elsie Hornik; and two brothers-in-law.

The funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hooper with the Rev. Damien Wee officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel with a rosary service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Hooper Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to St. Rose or the donor's choice.

An online guest book may be signed at .

Notes:

Elsie M. Hornik

Elsie M. Hornik, 90, of Hooper died Monday, April 27, 2009, at Good Samaritan Center in Scribner.

She was born March 8, 1919, in Verdigre to Frank P. and Antoni (Bartu) Hornik. She grew up in Verdigre and was a 1938 graduate of Verdigre High School. She moved to Hooper in 1941 and then lived in Valley, Colorado and Fremont until returning to Hooper in 1981. She had been employed at the former Kindler's Cafe in Fremont for 20 years.

She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hooper.
Survivors include: three sisters, Helen Hornik of Hooper, Blanche Bloemker of Fremont and Rose Everett of Marshalltown, Iowa; special friends, Mike Steen of LaQuinta, Calif., and Eunice Erickson of Scribner; and three generations of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Edward and Otto Hornik.

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hooper with the Rev. Mike Eckley officiating. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont with family receiving friends from 7-8 p.m. A vigil service/rosary will be at

7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service time Friday at the church. Burial will be 1 p.m. Friday at Hooper Cemetery.

Memorials have been established to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Good Samaritan Center and Fremont Area Medical Center Hospice.

Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com

Notes:

She appears to have been listed as Delilia at the time of the 1910 Knox County census. She appears to have married a KRUPA.

Notes:

Submitted by Doris Counts
Gaskill, Mildred M Bicek
Feb 8,2007 and Feb 15,2007, Holt County Independent
MILDRED M GASKILL
born March 25,1912 in Verdigre daughter of Joseph and Rose Bartu Bicek married Eldrey Gaskill on Sept 21,1936 in O'Neill. He died Jan 28,1987. (She) died Friday, Feb 2,2007 in Burnsville, Minn. Funeral Feb 10,2007 Biglin's Mortuary, O'Neill. Children: Mardie Byrnes of Burnsville, Minn; Richard. Sisters: Jane (Helen) Krupa; Gloria (Goldie) Bennett; Viola Burroughs.
brothers: Clarence; Joseph

Mildred married Eldrey Gaskill on 21 Sep 1936 in O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska. Eldrey was born on 20 Aug 1916; died on 28 Jan 1987 in O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Also called Gloria? She appears to have married a BENNETT.

Notes:

SSDI:

VIOLA M BURROUGHS 26 Jun 1919 22 Feb 2001 (V) 94549 (Lafayette, Contra Costa, CA) (none specified) 506-18-8542 Nebraska

Notes:

Frank was born on the farm west of Milligan now occupied by Emil TUREK. He graduated from Milligan Public School in 1928 and entered farming with this father. In 1937, he went to work for the Farmers' Coop. Other employment includes working as a mechanic at BORS & BULIN Garage in Milligan and then at Bruning Air Base. He entered the service on May 29, 1943. He served in the European Theater in France and Germany with the 30th Medical Depot. He was in the battles of Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland. After his discharge, he and his brother-in-law, Donal VAVRA worked part time as trappers. In 1947, they received over $1,000 for mink pelts. He worked full-time for Fillmore County as a road maintenance operator and volunteer firefighter (Milligan, p 293).

Dennis Belohlavy pointed out that his date of birth on the SSDI was instead 14 Dec 1914. It is not known whether this date, or the date of 24 Dec 1910 cited in Milligan Nebraska book, is accurate.

Frank married Marie Helen Oliva on 21 Dec 1939 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Marie was born on 18 Jun 1918 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 14 Mar 2012 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ernest married Irma Nohava on 12 Dec 1940 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Irma (daughter of James Nohava and Agnes Sredl) was born on 16 Nov 1915 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 2 Aug 2013 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 6 Aug 2013 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She became ill during a snowstorm and died before a doctor was able to attend to her. (Milligan, p 293).

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lumir married Gladys Schrock on 27 May 1941 in Kimball, Kimball County, Nebraska. Gladys was born on 9 Jul 1920 in Schickley, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jul 2013 in St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Herman Michl. Herman (son of Frank Joseph Michl and Emma Pechota) was born on 9 Aug 1911 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Mar 1961 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 25 Mar 1961 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irma married Albert Naimon on 26 Nov 1963. Albert was born on 2 Jan 1915 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Jan 1982 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 4 Jan 1982 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emil graduated from Milligan High School in 1935. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on March 2, 1936. While in the service, he married Blanche Herynk in Long Beach, California. He was discharged in March, 1940 and worked in the shipyards until being recalled into the Navy during World War II. After the war, Emil resumed employment in the shipyards. He later worked as a purchasing agent of the Long Beach Hospital. His final employer was the Shell Oil Company in Wilmington, California. Emil retired from Shell in June, 1979. Blanche and Emil enjoy their sons and daughter-in-law and also their three granddaughters: Gary's daughter Cherise who is twelve and Richard and Kathy's daughters: Lindsey, seven and Kelly, four (all as of 1988). (Milligan, p 291).

Emil married Blanche Marie Herynk on 20 Jun 1939 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Blanche (daughter of Joseph Herynk and Anna Dlouhy) was born on 22 Jul 1916 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 23 Sep 2013 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 30 Sep 2013 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Donald graduated from Milligan Public School in 1938, after which he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (1940-1942). He was drafted into the U.S. Army, and was stationed overseas in the European Theatres of Ardennes, Normandy and Rhineland. He was a special vehicle operator. After returning from the service, he operated a filling station in Milligan. He later was employed at Barstow Elevator. In 1958, Don and Helen moved to Exeter where he was employed as a bookkeeper for Co-op Elevators. His final position was as an employee of Jacobsens' Trucking in Fairmont. (Milligan, p 290).

Obituary, Lincoln Star Journal dated 20 Apr 2000

Havel -- Donald R. "Mick," 78, Milligan, died Thursday (4/27/00) in Lincoln. Born, Milligan. Veteran, WWII.

Survivors: wife, Helen; daughter, Norene Fitzgerald, Exeter; sisters, Sister M. Frances Ann Havel, Grand Island, Virgie Smith, Lincoln; four step-grandchildren; nieces, nephews.

Cremation, no services. Burial of ashes at a later date. No visitation. Memorials to Milligan Rescue Unit.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Donald married Helen Hendrych on 31 Dec 1945 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Helen (daughter of Jaroslav Hendrych and Anezka "Agnes" Fuchs) was born on 16 Oct 1921 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jun 2014 in Nebraska; was buried in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Lincoln County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Evelyn Madison in 1943. Evelyn (daughter of Clarence Madison and Mary Hlina) was born on 1 Dec 1923 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Jan 2022 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died as an infant.

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Lenoris graduated from Tobias High School in 1949. She attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has a Masters' in Education. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and delegate to their International Convention in Indianapolis. (Milligan, 277).She married a Girmus. (Milligan, p. 362).

Lenoris married Rudolph "Rudy" Girmus on 16 Feb 1952. Rudolph (son of James J. Girmus and Anna "Annie" May Matejka) was born on 16 Nov 1927 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Feb 1998 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Lorene E. Elznic Kottas was born near Tobias, Nebraska on 19 July 1937. Her parents were Anton F. and Mary Paroubek Elznic. Lorene attended Tobias Public School for three and one half years and thenthe family moved and she attended District #89 in Saline County through the eighth grade, returning to the Tobias Public School, graduating in 1955. Her family included two brothers, Leo Elznic who died at birth, Larry Elznic, and one sister, Lenoris Girmus." (Milligan, p 232).

Lorene Buzek moved to Milligan on July 1, 2003. She bought the house that was previously owned by R. D. and Nancy Gentry. Lorene is still active in the American Legion Auxiliary. As of this writing, she is the President of the Auxiliary. She enjoys helping working a the bar when needed both at the American Legion and the Milligan Auditorium. At this time she has seven grandchildren, Dillon STEINACHER; Jason SRAJHANS and his wife Ashley; Jo SRAJHANS and his wife, Christina; Michelle FUNK, Melissa SIEBER and her husband, Troy SIEBER, Shawn KOTTAS and Sharlene (Kottas) HARRE and her husband, Justin. She also has five great-grandchildren: Trenton SRAJHANS, Treygan SRAJHANS, Taylor SIEBER, Carsen SIEBER, and Lily SRAJHANS. (Milligan, 1988-2008, p. 131).

OBITUARY

Lorene E. Buzek

A Funeral Service for Lorene will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska. Kim Dunker will preside over the Funeral Service.

A Graveside Service will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska following the Funeral Service.

Public visitation will be held on Monday, July 31, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Milligan, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to the Milligan American Legion Auxiliary or the Milligan or Fairmont Fire & Rescue Squads.

Lorene E. (Elznic) Kottas - Buzek was born near Tobias, Nebraska on July 19, 1937 and passed away at Fairview Manor in Fairmont, Nebraska, on July 27, 2023 at the age of 86 years, and 8 days. Her parents were Anton F. & Mary (Paroubek) Elznic. She attended Tobias Public School for 3 ? years. Then the family moved and she attended Dist. #89 in Saline County through the 8th grade. She then returned to Tobias Public School and graduated in 1955.

Her family included two brothers, Leo, who died at birth, & Larry, and one sister Lenoris Girmus.

Lorene married Edward Frank Kottas on October 11, 1955 at York, Ne. They had 4 children: Marilyn, Beverly, Robert, & Richard. After Ed's passing on July 20, 1984, Lorene married Wesley Buzek on September 25, 1985.

Lorene was a homemaker. She enjoyed working on the farm, gardening, raising chickens, ducks, turkeys and guineas. She would always lend a helping hand in the field wherever needed. In later years, she worked at various jobs including; Ron's Tavern, Bunker's Inn, Food Basket, The Frosty Mug, Bev's Bar & Grill, Bubba's Anytime, Heritage Crossings, and Dollar General.

She enjoyed visits from her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She worked many Stags where she enjoyed dealing Blackjack as well as tending bar. She tended bar at the Milligan auditorium as well when needed.

She held various offices in the Milligan Legion Auxiliary HSSK Post #240. She was instrumental in lining up many casino trips, as well as trips to Branson, Missouri, with bus driver Jim Suda.

Preceding Lorene in death, were her husbands Edward F. Kottas and Wesley E. Buzek; son Robert E. Kottas and daughter-in-law Rose M. Kottas; parents Anton & Mary Elznic; and siblings, Leo Elznic, sister Lenoris Girmus and husband Rudy, & Larry Elznic.

Lorene is survived by her children, Marilyn and husband Brian Srajhans of Tobias, Nebraska, Beverly Mohlman of Strang, Nebraska, and Richard Kottas of Exeter, Nebraska; grandchildren, Jason & Ashley Srajhans of Milligan, Nebraska; Joseph & Christina Srajhans of Geneva, Nebraska; Michelle Funk & Shawn Brooks of Davenport, Nebraska; Melissa & Troy Sieber of Davenport, Nebraska; Dillon & Haeli Steinacher of Exeter, Nebraska; Shawn & Lyndsey Kottas of Geneva, Nebraska; and Sharlene & Justin Harre of Exeter, Nebraska; great grandchildren, Trenton, Treygan, and Trevan Srajhans; Lilly & Riley Srajhans; Taylor, Carson & Tinley Sieber; Koby Steinacher; and Cohen & Braxton Harre; sister-in-law, Sharon Elznic; sister-in-law & brother-in-law Lorene & Don Sluka; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors. Lorene was well-loved and will be deeply missed by family, friends, and community.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer & Son

Lorene married Edward Frank Kottas on 11 Oct 1955 in York, York County, Nebraska. Edward (son of Frank E. Kottas and Emma V. Herynk) was born on 23 Jan 1925 in Nebraska; died on 20 Jul 1984 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorene married Wesley E. Buzek on 25 Sep 1985 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Wesley (son of Edward Buzek and Mollie Placek) was born on 10 Mar 1929 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Jan 2003 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary, Copied from Find A Grave Memorial ID 112648066

Larry James Elznic was born Jan. 11, 1945 near Tobias to Anton F. and Mary (Paroubek Elznic. Larry passed away while working near Ohiowa on Dec. 14, 1999, at the age of 54 years, 11 months, and 3 days. He was one of four children in the family.

Larry moved several times during his life, two places near Tobias and four different places in Chelsea Township. Because the original Star No. 89 school house had burn, Larry started to school in a chicken house Northwest of Tobias. In the spring of 1954, Larry moved with his parents to Chelsea Township, and attended District 32 through the 8th grade. He attended Geneva High School, and graduated in 1963.

Larry was married to Sharon Kay Taylor of Geneva on July 21, 1963 at the United Methodist Church in Geneva. They made their home on the Lewis farm in Chelsea Township until they moved to their present home on Jan. 1, 1979. To this union four children were born, David James, DeAnn Kay, Donna Leigh, and Dale Lee.

he started farming at the age of 16 with his father, Anton. Larry and Sharon took over the family farming operation after their marriage. In 1984, he started a custom windrowing and baling business with the help of sons. He also worked for Cornhusker Farms for three years, from 1984 to 1987.

Larry enjoyed farming and livestock all his life. He didn't like the chores that went along with the livestock, so he could always find something else that needed to be done at chore time. Larry enjoyed repairing and working on his own machinery and vehicles. He spent many hours in his shop pondering over a project until he figured it out.

Larry was not a person for change, if it wasn't broken, don't fix it. If it was broken, fix it yourself instead of taking it to town. His passion was attending farm and consignment sales, sometimes more than one a week. He would be the first person to tell you that if he thought he could use it someday, he just couldn't bring himself to throw it away.

Larry loved sitting around the kitchen table and visiting with family and friends. He always enjoyed telling stories and jokes, reminiscing, playing cards, and family gatherings, especially the Elznic Reunion. A hobby of Larry's was reading, he could read newspapers, magazines or books all afternoon. He loved history, anything he could find to read or watch about past events like the Civil War. Larry also loved the Old Western Channel on cable. He was not a sports fan, bu he enjoyed attending his childrens baseball and softball games.

Larry was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. The joy of his life were his grandsons. Either babysitting with them, taking them to garage sales, coffee at Elaines and Bunkers or going to Burress for pop and candy. Larry also like telling stories about the things the grandsons had done, like playing in the goose pond.

Larry was the caretaker of the Chelsea Cemetery for a number of years, and a Hoegemeyer Hybrids Seed Dealer of 32 years.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Mary; infant brother Leo; sister and brother-in-law Lenoris and Rudy Girmus; brother-in-law, Edward Kottas and his mother-in-law, Wilma Taylor.

Larry is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sharon; sons, David (Karen) Elznic; and Dale (Becky) Elznic; and daughters DeAnn (David) Carpenter, and Donna (Rodney) Norrie; 5 gransons, and 2 step-granddaughters; sister Lorene (Wes)Buzek; father-in-law John Taylor Sr.; sister-in-law Shirley(Ed) Sluka, and Sandy Peterson and fiancee Norm Girmus; brother-in-law John Taylor Jr. and host of family and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Dec. 17, 1999, from the Farmer and Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel in Milligan with Rev. Brian Kottas officiating. Nancy Cradduck accompanied Gaylord Cradduck, who sang "Beyond the Sunset" and "Amazing Grace."

Casket bearers were nephews Robert Kottas, Richard Kottas, Brian Srajhans, Roger Sluka, Mike Sluka and Seth Petersen.

Interment was in the Ceski Bratri (North) Cemetery.

The Nebraska Signal December 22, 1999 page 16

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

Notes:

"... Mylo died from injuries sustained in a car accident on July 25, 1939." Other sources show that he died in 1937, and FindAGrave shows this as in 1938.

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Maresh, Mildred Mamie, age 89, Lincoln, died March 12, 2010 in Lincoln. Born Milligan on February 17, 1921 to Joseph and Mamie (Elznic) Cudly. Former employee, Russell Stover Candies, University of Nebraska (dietary department). 64 year member Milligan American Legion Auxiliary.

SURVIVORS
Daughter & son-in-law: Carolyn and Gary Schmalken, Lincoln
Son and daughter-in-law: Larry and Peggy Maresh, Lincoln
Grandchildren, spouses: Steve and Tammy Schmalken, Malcolm
Debra and Danny Kage, LaVista
Jeff and Melanie Schmalken, Lincoln
Brian and Tiffany Schmalken, Fort Worth, TX
Brent and Jana Maresh, Lincoln
8 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Granddaughter
Brother-in-law: Lumir Svec, Crete
Sister-in-law: Ruth Maresh, Geneva

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents; Husband, Edward M. Maresh; Brothers, Milo and Joseph Cudly; Sisters, Marian Svec, Helen Ahlschwede

FUNERAL SERVICES
10:00 am, Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln. Visitation, 3 pm to 8 pm Sunday; 9 am to 8 pm Monday; one hour before services Tuesday, all at the funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers in care of Gramercy Hill, 6800 "A" Street, Lincoln, NE 68510. Condolences may be sent to lincolnfh.com

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Mildred married Edward M. Maresh on 19 Sep 1940. Edward (son of Josef "Joseph" Maresh and Anna Betkova) was born on 24 Feb 1916 in Nebraska; died on 27 Apr 1983 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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US NAVY WORLD WAR II, KOREA

Joseph married Esther Mae Renner on 24 Jun 1951. Esther was born on 13 Oct 1924; died on 24 Sep 2007 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Frederich R. Ahlschwede on 5 May 1959. Frederich was born on 4 Oct 1932; died in Jul 1985 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marian married Lumir Frank Svec on 9 Aug 1949. Lumir (son of Emil Svec and Helen Fujan) was born on 11 Sep 1928 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Mar 2016 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elznic - Charles Eugene "Chuck," 72, Fullerton, widower of Violet Lang, died Thursday (6/5/97). Born, Geneva (4/20/25). Employee, then retired as vice president, Schweitz Equipment Co., 21 years. Survivors: second wife, Juanita; sons, Alvin, Madison, Tom, Renner, S.D.; daughters, Diana Keto, Phoenix, Charlotte Elznic, Vancouver, Wash; stepson, Chuck Delancey, Fullerton; brother, Ronald, Lincoln; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Fullerton. Fullerton Cemetery.

Visitation: today, 4-8 p.m., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Memorials to Nebraska Chapter of the National Kidney Foundation

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Charles married Juanita Lucille Brown on 26 Oct 1974. Juanita was born on 12 Oct 1919 in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 22 Sep 2015 in Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska; was buried in Fullerton Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ronald D. "Ron" Elznic

Ronald D. "Ron" Elznic 78, Lincoln, died Monday (1/5/09) in Lincoln, Neb. Ron was born on a farm in Chelsea Township, southeast of Geneva, Neb. to William & Lillie (Baloun) Elznic on August 12, 1930. After graduating from Geneva High School, he devoted his early life to farming. He also worked as a carpenter & woodworker. He was an excellent craftsman & always a perfectionist in every endeavor.

On August 20, 1950, he married Elveda Montgomery of Geneva. The couple lived on farms in Stanton & Chelsea townships where they raised their 3 children. Ron & Elveda moved to Geneva in 1992. Upon retiring as a Territory Representative after 20 years with Nebraska Engineering Company of Omaha. He also sold farm supply equipment for several other companies. Ron drove a school bus for Geneva Public Schools & St. Patrick School in Havelock. In 2003, he began employment at Lincoln/Lancaster Community Blood Bank as a courier. Ron's memberships included: Odd Fellows & Rebekah Lodges, Fillmore County Extension Board, Fillmore County Fair Board, 4H Sheep Club Leader, 50 year member of Geneva United Methodist Church, recent member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. Ron's volunteer work included: The Salvation Army, Lincoln/Lancaster Habitat Humanity, Lancaster County Election Board precinct worker.

Survivors: wife, Elveda Elznic, Lincoln; son & daughter-in-law, Robert & Barbara Elznic, Coffeyville, Kan.; daughters & son-in-law, Patricia & Dennis Nun, Lincoln; Anne Kastl, Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; five in-law grandchildren; four great grandchildren; beloved dog, Jenny. Preceded in death by: parents, William & Lillie Elznic; grandson, Ryan Elznic; infant sister, Elizabeth Elznic; brother, Charles Elznic.

Funeral services 3 p.m. Wednesday (1/7/09) at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th Street. Burial: Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday (1/6/09) with family greeting friends & relatives; and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday. All at the funeral home. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to Habitat for Humanity.

(Lincoln, Nebraska JournalStar.com Obituaries, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Elveda Montgomery. Elveda was born on 6 Dec 1930 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Oct 2021 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Donald J. Elznic Sr.

Geneva resident Donald J. Elznic Sr., 72, died Thursday, July 27, 2000, in Geneva.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva with the Rev. Kim Dunker officiating. Burial will be in the Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation began at noon today at the funeral home.

Mr. Elznic was born May 3, 1928, to James and Agnes (Kral) Elznic in Geneva. He served in the Korean War. His wife, Lois, preceded him in death.

Survivors are three sons, Donald J. Jr. of Salem, Ore., and Tim and Joe, both of Geneva; one daughter, Karla Slezak of Grand Island; one brother, Gary of Geneva; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be given to the family.


Obituary for his wife, Lois, Maiden name unknown.


Elznic -- Lois V., 63, Geneva, died Monday (12/29/97) in Lincoln. Born, Sutton [ca 1934].
Survivors: husband, Donald J. Sr.; sons, Donald J. Elznic Jr., Salem, Ore., Tim Elznic , York, Joe Elznic , Geneva; daughter, Karla Slezak, Grand Island; sister, Margaret Staberg, Lincoln; six grand- children. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation: begins 2 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. Memorials in care of family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Lois Vera Klein. Lois was born on 4 Nov 1934 in Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska; died on 29 Dec 1997 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gary L. Elznic, 72, Geneva died Monday, September 27 2010. Born to James and Agnes (Kral) Elznic in Geneva.

Survivors: son, James Lee Elznic, Geneva; daughter, Cynthia Dawn Elznic, Geneva; seven grandchildren.

Services; 10 a.m., Friday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Graveside services; Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva. Visitation; Thursday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., family to greet friends, 6 to 8 p.m., Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials to the family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

(Research):Dennis Belohlavy also provided this obituary for Gary's daughter-in-law, Joyce Lee Elznic.

Joyce Marie Elznic was born to Jerry Clyde Lee and Hazel Dalton on January 2, 1971, at Denton, Texas, and passed away on December 25, 2011 at the Fillmore County Hospital Emergency Room in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 40 years, 11 months, and 24 days. Joyce grew up around Denton, Texas and spent most of her young adult life there. In 1997 she moved to Nebraska where she met James Elznic. They were married on September 9, 2006. One child was born to James and Joyce, a daughter Victoria. James and Joyce were together until her unexpected death. Joyce spent her days raising her four children and grandchild. She valued her time with family and friends. She enjoyed walking through the woods, waterfalls, fishing, and camping with her family. She also enjoyed music and dancing. Joyce is survived by her husband James Lee Elznic; parents Jerry & Brenda Lee; Hazel and Keith Rhoades; son Samuel Hickman; daughters Causha Wilkey and fianc? Sang Xayavong, Cheyenne Wilkey, and Victoria Elznic; grandson Elliot Xayavong; brothers Gerald Lee, James DeHay, Joshua Underwood and Willy Underwood; sisters Sheila DeHay and Kathy Hilliard. ?i?

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Glen R. Fussell

Geneva

Glen R. Fussell, 72, Geneva, died Friday (1/27/06). Born to Ben and Alyce (Elznic) Fussell on April 22, 1933, in Geneva.

Survivors: parents; brother, sister-in-law, Del and Lynne, Park, Colo.; sister, JoAnn Heath, Geneva; nieces; nephews.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, United Methodist Church, Geneva. The Rev. Ron Harris. Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. Monday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials to Geneva Rescue Unit.

From the Lincoln Journal Star archives, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

SSN: 506-48-6811

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November 4, 1939 - December 17, 2018

David Vencil Zenisek, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Eagle on Monday, December 17, 2018, the son of Vencil and Emilye (Elznic) Zenisek of Milligan (deceased).
Survived by his wife Colleen Zenisek, daughter Tammy (John) Albers of Eagle, and grandchildren Danielle and Brandon Albers of Sturgis, S.D.

Memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm Dec. 22 at Eagle Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1009 G Street, Eagle. Internment at Eagle Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at the Albers home, 1414 S 202nd St., Eagle. Memorials can be sent to the family for a donation to be made in Dave's memory at a later date.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, copied from the 20 Dec 2018 Lincoln Journal Star

Notes:

Alan Joseph Zenisek reunited with his wife Patricia Ann Hraban June 24, 2014.

Alan will be greatly missed by his daughter Ann Marie Zenisek of Aurora, Colorado, son Joseph Vencil Zenisek of Boulder, Cororado, grandchildren, Emilye and Ryan Zenisek, brother David Zenisek and wife Colleen of Eagle, Nebraska, mother-in-law Dorothy Hraban of Seward, Nebraska, and brother-in-law Ken and Sue Hraban of Lincoln.

Alan and Pat owned a family electronics business for 40 plus years in Boulder, Colorado which they retired from in 2010.

Alan loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, working at his shop, restoring antique radios and playing cards with his grandchildren. Alan will be missed by all.

Memorial services will be conducted from the Farmer & Son Funeral Home ? Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014. Interment will be in the Seward Cemetery next to his wife Pat at 3:00 p.m. following a lunch at the Milligan Legion.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Family/Spouse: Patricia A. Hraban. Patricia was born on 16 Jun 1947 in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jun 2011 in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado; was buried in Seward Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edmund Raymond Motis, 85, passed away Jan. 7, 2016, at his home in Babson Park, Fla. Born Sept. 4, 1930, in Exeter to the late Edmen and Alice (Kovanda) Motis. He had been a resident of the Lake Wales, Fla., area for 29 years, moving there from Friend. He was a parts manager for Chemical Containers and served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a flight line radio technician and fought in the Korean War. Member of the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, and the American Legion Post 183 in Friend. He loved to water ski, was a fisherman, a duck hunter and a wood worker. Also an avid Nebraska Cornhuskers fan and held onto season tickets even after moving to Florida. He would not give them up.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Motis and a son, Matt Motis. Survivors include his sons, Michael Motis and wife, Regina, John Motis and his wife, Laura, David Motis and his wife, Jeanette, all of Babson Park; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Motis of Lake Wales. Sisters: Goldie Motis Quinn of Lincoln and Marjorie Motis Johansen of Friend; 19 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd with The Rev. Fr. Thomas C. Seitz, Rev. Joan Brawley and Deacon John Motis. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to American Legion Post 183, Main Street, Friend, NE 68359. Arrangements by Marion Nelson Funeral Home.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Ruth Bulwan. Ruth was born on 25 Jan 1935 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 13 Sep 2014 in Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mel D. Motis, 75, of Geneva, died July 15, 2014 in Friend. Born June 17, 1939 to Frank & Helen (Kovanda) Motis.

Survivors: sons, Mike & Brenda Motis, Geneva, Doug & Lori Motis, Exeter, Jim & Natalie Motis, Geneva; eight grandchildren.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, United Church of Christ, Exeter; Pastor Kenn Leischner. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. with family present 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Cremation will follow the funeral service. Memorials directed to the family to be designated later. Condolences, www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

From 16 July 2914 issue of the Lincoln Journal Star, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Melvin Dean Motis was born to Frank Motis and Helen Kovanda Motis on June 17, 1939, at Exeter, and passed away on Tuesday, July 15, at Warren Memorial Hospital in Friend, at the age of 75 years.

Mel grew up in Exeter and graduated from Exeter Public High School in 1957. He married Carol Jean Hughes on April 23, 1966, and to them three sons were born; Mike, Doug and Jim.

Following graduation, Mel served in the US Army and competed on the Army Rifle team, before going to work for Burlington Northern Railroad. After a few years he came back to the family farm and continued to farm with his father, raising crops, hogs and cattle until 1984 when the farm economy began to struggle. During this time Mel served for 8 years on the Exeter School board. With three growing boys to feed, Mel was forced to work off the farm at various jobs, including Volkmer Construction, Horizontal Boring and Jacques Seed. In 1988 Mel took a job with Boeing Aviation in Wichita, KS, and worked there until the death of his wife, Carol, in 1993. Mel moved back to the family farm and started M and M Tree Service, which he continued to operate until his health began to fail in 2004. Despite his failing physical strength, Melvin continued to help many neighbors and friends with field work in the spring, and with harvest in the fall. He came to love swathing hay for Jason Oldehoeft, and would never turn down an opportunity to mow hay, a beloved activity he continued until May of this year.

Throughout much of his life, Mel was known for his trap shooting skills, and spent many weekends and weeknights shooting with some of his closest friends. Family vacations often included the State Trap Shoot in Doniphan. Over the years, the mass of trophies, guns and other winnings were enough to fill a whole room. He spent many nights reloading shells after working all day, and would always make it to a shoot the next day, wherever it may be.

Mel was an avid hunter and wildlife lover. Many a time he could be found near his canary grass plot watching the pheasants fly in. Growing up he never missed a hunting season, and he passed that passion on to his three boys. Many winter days he could be found cruising the countryside with all three boys in the truck, looking for pheasant, rabbit or quail. For a little sporting fun, he would even take the boys on an occasional coyote hunt on Sundays, despite missing church services.

Mel was also a devoted sports fan, many Saturdays were spent watching college football with his grandsons, but he was especially proud to watch his grand kids in all their sporting events never missing a chance to attend a football, softball, basketball game or wrestling match.

You could always find Mel at an auction, coin sale, having coffee, or just putting around in the "silver bullet" he refused to quit driving. He spent a lot of time at his grandkids' trap shoots, all of which followed in their granddad's footsteps, taking up an interest in the sport.

He loved the Fillmore County Fair hog show, and you could find him sitting somewhere in the stands. He enjoyed watching Thane, Caroline, Gatlin, and Travien show their pigs, and he would never miss one of their shows, regardless of what else needed to be done. He had the best seat in the house this year having passed on the day of the Fillmore County Fair hog show. He was watching from above as they drove several pigs to champion honors.

In his retirement, Mel found a love of cooking and canning, specializing in pickles, pork and beans, and jaternice, which he was proud to share with family and friends. He spent many hours playing pitch, poker, or any game of chance, and enjoyed riding along on any road trip with the boys, whatever the activity or destination.

Over the years Mel met many people that he was blessed to know, a source of great pride for him. Wherever he went someone knew him.

Mel will be remembered for being just a little bit stubborn and stuck in his ways, maybe a little too quick to complain. But he always said, "If you don't tell someone what they are doing wrong, they won't get better."

Mel was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Helen; wife, Carol; sister, Marlene VanPatte; and brother-in-law William "Blackie" VanPatten.

He is survived by sons, Mike and Brenda, Geneva; Doug and Lori, Exeter; and Jim and Natalie, Geneva; grandsons, Thane, Preston, Colton, Wyatt, Trevian, and Gatlin; granddaughters, Caroline and Toni; brother, Ernest; sister-in-law, Betty Motis; aunt, Clarabelle Smith; and many nieces and nephews.

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

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He died in an automobile accident less than two miles from his parents home. (Milligan, p 311).

Roland married Sharon Elaine Slezak on 16 Sep 1967 in Nebraska. Sharon (daughter of Milo Slezak and JoAnn Lottes) was born on 21 Nov 1946 in York, York County, Nebraska; died on 8 Jun 2022 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A graduate of Kearney State College with a B.A. in secondary education. He later received a Masters' degree in Education. (Milligan, p 311).

Ronald married Sharon Elaine Slezak after 1968. Sharon (daughter of Milo Slezak and JoAnn Lottes) was born on 21 Nov 1946 in York, York County, Nebraska; died on 8 Jun 2022 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bonnie Lea Ann Havel was born to Willard and Arlene Slepicka Havel on October 12, 1953, in York, Nebraska. She received the sacraments of baptism and confirmation on May 7, 2016. Bonnie passed away at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln on May 10, 2016, at the age of 62 years.

Bonnie grew up on the family farm near Milligan. Willard and Arlene loved to listen to Czech polka music and this love of music was passed on to Bonnie. She had her own collection of favorite polka albums.

In her early years, Bonnie attended the Pleasant Day School for handicapped children in Geneva. For many years she has lived in a group home with her special friends and attended a daily workshop through Community Alternatives. At the Workshop, Bonnie had jobs and participated in other activities. In the past, she enjoyed bowling in the Special Olympic Games.

The challenge of Down Syndrome did not keep Bonnie from enjoying the activities of Friendship Club. She liked going to the movies, holiday parties, hayrack rides, arts and crafts. She enjoyed dancing especially the polka. This past Christmas she had fun dancing with her great nieces and nephews during the Molly B TV polka show. She also loved pets and going to the pet store.

Bonnie had a teasing sense of humor. Sometimes she would walk by and untie your shoe, tap you on the head or nose and then give you a hug. It was always good to see her give you a thumbs up or her little hand wave. And, we will all remember how much she loved her coffee and pop.

Bonnie touched many lives during her lifetime. She will be sadly missed by not only the Havel Family, but by her special family of dear housemates, friends and care givers.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Willard and Arlene.

She is survived by her brother Sherm and wife Joann, nephews Paul (Amy), Dean, Jeff, Steve (Ashley) four great nieces Zoey, Chloe, Kora and Laney, one great nephew Hayden Havel, aunts Dorothy Stych and Evalyn Slepicka and cousins.

Private Family Funeral service for Bonnie will be 2:00 pm Friday, May 13, 2016 at St. Patrick Catholic in Lincoln, Nebraska with Fr. Kenneth Borowiak officiating.

No Visitaton

Private Family committal will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan, Nebraska with Fr. Thomas Walsh

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Gene P. Smith, 68 of Lincoln, passed away November 23, 2022. Gene was born on August 17, 1954 in Crete, Nebraska to Billie and Virgie (Havel) Smith. He grew up in Lincoln where he graduated from East High in 1972. He was active in sports during high school, playing football, basketball, and baseball. Gene worked in the tire industry for 50 years, retiring in April of this year.

He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, playing softball and horses. He was a coach to his kids in both sports and life. In recent years, Gene loved watching his grandchildren as they started competing in their sporting events.

Gene is survived by his wife Jane and their children Kyle (wife Sara) Smith of Beverly Hills, MI, Scott (wife Katie) Smith of Lincoln and Stacy (husband Tyler) Stahly of Hickman; five grandchildren: Addison Smith, Jackson Smith, Wyatt Smith, Benny Smith and Savannah Stahly; his mother Virgie of Lincoln and sister Barb (husband Mike) Honnerman (sic-actually is Honerman) of North Platte as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father Billie Smith and sister Sue Lockee.

There will be a Memorial Service at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, November 29 at Sesostris Shrine Center, 1050 Saltillo Road. A Celebration of Life to follow from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Sesostris Shrine Center.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Robert attended Milligan Public School, graduating in 1977. He and his brother Richard took over their parents farm when their father became bedfast. He is the stepfather of Jerimy Edward and Brian Erick CLIFT. (Milligan, p. 368).

A Funeral Service for Robert will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska. PMA Jim Germer will officiate the service.

Burial will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery following the Funeral Service.

Visitation will take place on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Robert Edward Kottas was born on September 4, 1959 at York, Nebraska to Edward F. and Lorene E. (Elznic) Kottas. He passed away on October 29, 2018 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 59 years, 1 month, and 25 days. He was one of four children born in the family.

Robert, affectionately known as "Colby" by his friends and family, attended Milligan Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1977. He was a member of the Sons Of The American Legion, Milligan, Nebraska and Milligan Rural Fire Department.

He was a farmer all his life, and he thoroughly enjoyed his occupation. He raised grain and cattle and enjoyed taking his cattle to the Fairbury Livestock Sale Barn. He was getting ready for corn and soybean harvest this fall when became ill. Outside of farming, he enjoyed deer hunting and visiting with his friends at Elaine's. Colby's nieces and nephews were also very important to him.

Colby was united in marriage to Rose Marie Cassavaugh on February 9, 1984. Rose was the love of Robert's life. She passed away on March 28, 1987 after battling lymphoma.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Kottas; wife Rose Kottas; and step-father Wes Buzek.

He is survived by his mother Lorene Buzek of Milligan, Nebraska; sisters Marilyn & Brian Srajhans of Tobias, Nebraska, and Bev Mohlman and Bob Thomsen of Fairmont, Nebraska; brother Richard Kottas of Exeter, Nebraska; nieces and nephews Jason & Ashley Srajhans and their children Trenton, Treygan, and Trevan of Milligan, Nebraska, Michelle Funk and friend Shawn Brooks of Davenport, Nebraska, Melissa & Troy Sieber and their children Taylor, Carson, and Tinley of Davenport, Nebraska, Joe & Christina Srajhans and their children Lilly and Riley of Geneva, Nebraska, Shawn & Lyndsey Kottas of Geneva, Nebraska, Sharlene & Justin Harre and their children Cohen and Braxton of Exeter, Nebraska, Dillon Steinacher & fianc? Haeli Temme of Exeter, Nebraska; and Aunt Sharon Elznic of Geneva, Nebraska.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Robert married Rose Marie Cassavaugh on 9 Feb 1984 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Rose was born on 17 Aug 1955 in Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa; died on 28 Mar 1987 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"...Carolyn Ann Maresh, who married on 24 Jun 1950 Gary Schmalpen. They had three children, Steven born 12 Mar 1961; Debbie born 19 Sept 1962, and Jeffrey born 10 Dec 1967."

Carolyn A. Schmalken, age 70, of Lincoln, died March 25, 2013.

Survived by husband, Gary; son & daughter-in-law, Steve & Tammy Schmalken, Malcolm; daughter & son-in- law, Debrah & Danny Jr. Kage, LaVista; sons & daughters-in-law, Jeff & Melanie Schmalken, Valparasio, Brian & Tiffany Schmalken, Ft. Worth, Texas; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Fellowship Community Church, 86th & Holdrege St. Officiating: Pastor George Cook. Viewing: Friday 9-9, with family 6-8 at the funeral home. Burial: Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to the family, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at http://www.bmlfh.com/

Lincoln Journal Star, 28 Mar 2013, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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July 10, 1948 ? April 15, 2023

Larry Dean Maresh was born July 10, 1948 to Edward and Mildred Maresh in Friend, NE. The family moved to Lincoln when Larry was 7. Larry graduated from Lincoln High in 1966. He attended UNL for 2 years majoring in engineering and was a member of the Triangle Fraternity.

When Larry realized he was going to be drafted, he enlisted in the US Army and served in the Security Services Division. After spending a year in Vietnam, he was honorably discharged and returned to Lincoln. Upon returning, he attended Lincoln School of Commerce and graduated with his degree in accounting. His first job was at the Lincoln Airport Authority, and he retired from the Airport Authority as Deputy Director of Administration in 2007.

Larry married the love of his life Peggy in 1976 and they would have celebrated 47 years of marriage in July. Larry enjoyed many hobbies; golfing, cooking, playing softball, hunting and fishing and he was able to share those hobbies with his son Brent. Larry and Brent were able to share an antelope and elk hunting trip which Larry talked about for years. Larry's fondest memories were the times spent at the family cabin at Lake McConaughy. Larry loved the sandhills and enjoyed the terrain and watching the wildlife. Larry was known for his cooking and grilling, and his family and friends will miss his french toast, lasagna, and his cr?me brulee.

Larry was a member of the Kiwanis Club, Capital City Kiwanis Club and American Legion Post #3. He was also a Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader.

Larry is survived by his wife Peggy, son Brent and daughter-in-law Jana and grandchildren Ardy and Harry. Larry always said Brent was the best thing he ever did with his life and Ardy and Harry were his pride and joy. He is also survived by his sister-in-law and brother-in-lawn June and Rick Issler, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Mike and Linda Nelson, 3 nephews and 1 niece and their families and his fur baby Sophie.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carolyn Schmalken and his brother-in-law Gary Schmalken, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Jack and Patricia Nelson.
A military burial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln. A reception will follow at Wyuka Funeral Home, Lincoln. Cremation was chosen. Memorials may be made to the Capital Humane Society or the Lincoln Children's Zoo.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Wyuka Funeral Home website)

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Bruce Cudly, 71, of Lincoln, entered eternal peace on Sunday, June 2nd at home with his wife DeAnn, children, family and loved ones, and his beloved dog Sophie by his side.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Esther (Renner) Cudly, many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins, infant nephew, and father-in-law.

He is survived by his wife, DeAnn; sons, Matt,(Erin) of Panama City, FL, David,(Lauren) of Austin TX, and Gabe Kanne of Lincoln; Daughter, Hannah (Cory) Watermeir of Austin, TX; Sister, Sue Menke; Godson and nephew, Jeremy (Shannon), niece Alyssa (Brian) Felcher, Grandchildren, Connor, Christine, David, Emma and one more on the way. Grand-Nephews, Brendan and Aiden; Mother-in-law, JoAnn Roti (Gary),Sister-in-law, Gretchen (Rick) Roti, and Brother-in-law, Jayson (Ava) Roti.

Family is, even in death, everything to Bruce. No matter the distance, the time, the ups, the downs, family was and is his touchstone. As was his work family, his church family, his hunting brothers, his llama family, his volleyball family, his MS bike ride family, his scouting family, as well as his extensive family of friends and neighbors, both lifelong and new.

Bruce enjoyed going to work each day. Seriously! He devoted almost 42 years of service to promoting quality of services and supports to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in Nebraska. Bruce's work started in a vocational support setting in Lincoln under the office known as LOMR. He went on to have an illustrious career as one of Nebraska's leading advocates for the rights of those with disabilities. Bruce served as the Director of Organizational Supports for Region V Services (now APACE) which serves Southeast Nebraska. Bruce helped craft regulatory language within Nebraska and developed and trained countless staff to ensure the dignity and respect for those that Region V supported. He has positively impacted the lives of thousands of people and his accomplishments will be forever within the DNA of Nebraska's services for citizens with disabilities. Bruce was a long-time board member and two-time President for the Nebraska Association of Community Professionals. Bruce received recognition, earning 2 significant awards: The Bob Schalock Award from the Association of Community Professionals, which is the highest honor in the state, and the American Association for Mental Retardation Professional of the Year Award.

He was a devoted member of Our Saviours Lutheran Church, and together with DeAnn, he was actively involved in the FEAST ministry, offering support, classes, meals, and friendship to individuals transitioning from the correctional center back into the community.

In 2007, Bruce initiated fundraising efforts for the MS Society by participating in bike rides in Nebraska and the 350-mile RAM ride in Minnesota. Over time, many friends joined him, formed a team and eventually DeAnn was able to accompany via air conditioned camper.

Bruce was an avid lover of music, particularly blues and jazz. He enjoyed, supported and even helped fundraise for local radio station KZUM. He frequently attended symphonies, concerts, and kept The Zoo Bar musical calendar prominently posted. He also enjoyed the folk music coffee houses venues and he and DeAnn were regulars at the Crecent Moon Songwriters night until he became too ill.

Bruce had a passion for reading?everything! He read DeAnn the newspaper highlights everyday, and the advice columns from several papers. He wasn't into Wheel but he watched Jeopardy twice a day.

Bruce was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying hunting, fishing, and various camping.

He was also played volleyball for nearly 40 years and even after he couldn't play anymore, he still attended their get togethers.

Bruce cherished his lifelong friendships, especially with his college and high school friends, the Llamas, with whom he gathered annually for the Spring Cotillion for over 50 years. Most importantly, he was a deeply loved and respected friend, father, papa, uncle, brother and husband.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 29th at 4:00PM at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Lincoln immediately followed by a Celebration of Life. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be designated to the family for future designation.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home

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Timothy John Elznic was born to Donald James Elznic Sr and Lois Vera Klein Elznic on May 11, 1958 at Hebron NE and passed away on September 16, 2012 at his home in Geneva NE at the age of 54 years, 4 months and 5 days. He was one of four children in the family.
Tim attended Geneva Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1976. After graduation he worked the majority of his adult life in construction, working for the W.A. Biba Construction Company and then Webb Construction. In later years, he worked for Champion Homes and Petro in York NE. He retired in 2006 due to complications from his diabetes.
Tim married Debra Sieber on December 9, 1978 in Geneva NE and to this union one child was born, Jason John. They later divorced and Tim remarried Sharlene Harris at Winterset IA on July 25, 1996. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Geneva. Tim enjoyed working outside doing construction projects. His other hobbies were tending his garden, hunting, fishing and collecting John Wayne memorabilia.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Lois Elznic, grandparents John and Vera Hofmann, Carl Klein, and James and Agnes Elznic, grand-daughter Skylar Elznic, as well as many aunts and uncles.
He is survived by son Jason Elznic of Geneva; grand-daughters Madison & Miranda Elznic of Geneva and one grandson, Damion Elznic of Lincoln; sister and brother-in-law, Karla and Frank Slezak of Grand Island; brother Joe Elznic of Bruning NE; and brother and sister-in-law, Donald Jr and Debra Elznic of Salem OR., aunt Margaret Staberg of Lincoln NE, great-aunt Agnes Stofer of Geneva; nephews Tyler Elznic, Patrick Elznic, and nieces Jodi Suminski and spouse Dustin, Kelly Kastens and spouse Nathan, and Sarah Storey and spouse Jason.
Memorial service 10:30 a.m., Friday September 21, at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. No public visitation. Memorials in care of the family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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