Ruzena "Rousy" Hran?cov

Notes:

Milligan Centennial History Book Committee, HISTORY OF MILLIGAN, NEBRASKA 1888-1988, reported that she was " The daughter of Vencil HRANAC and Anna BURES. She had a three-year-old daughter Emma when she married Joseph in 1885." (Milligan, p 315). Sharon Nemeth indicated she was actually the daughter Vaclav Hranac and Marie Buresova.

Mrs. Rousy Matejovsky Passes Away

Rousy Hranac was born in Cernice, County of Pisek, Czechoslovakia, on September 3, 1858. She came to America in 1883 and made her home in Fillmore County. She was married to Joseph Janda to which union were born 6 children. For several years they homesteaded in western Nebraska in the vicinity of Hemingford. While there her husband was killed by lightning. Later she was united in marriage to Joseph Matehovsky to which union there were born three children. They made their home in Fillmore county. He also preceded her in death in 1924.

She passed away at 4:25 Saturday afternoon, March 13, 1937 at the age of 78 years, 6 months, and 10 days. Four children preceded her in death, Mrs. Emma YECK, Alice JANDA, Joe JANDA, Stanley MATEJOVSKY. Those remaining to mourn her loss are five children, Gust JANDA, Mrs. Estalla POSVAR, Vincent JANDA, Agnes REDMOND and Edward MATEJOVSKY; one step-daughter, Mrs. Mary SLUKA and one brother, Charles HRANAC of Twin Falls, Idaho and several grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at the Milligan Auditorium on Wednesday, March 17 with burial at the south cemetery. Rev. Zavadil of Wilber spoke words of consolation and the Pasek quartette sang.

(Courtest of Sharon Nemeth)

(Research):
Census Records:

1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp, Village of Milligan,
Enumerated 2 Jun 1900 by Anton E Wanek
SD 14 ED 26 Sheet 3A Stamped 135
46-47
Matyovsky, Joseph Hd W M Mar 1854 46 M 15 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Day Laborer
______, Rosa Wife W F Sept 1860 39 M 15 8/7 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
_____, (s/b JANDA) Joseph Son W M May 1886 14 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
_____, (s/b JANDA) August Son W M Apr 1888 12 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
_____, (s/b JANDA) Staza Dtr W F Aug 1889 10 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
_____, (s/b JANDA) Vincent Son W M Jan 1894 6 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
_____, Agnes Dtr W F Apr 1896 4 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
_____, Stanley Son W M Nov 1898 2 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia


1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore, Geneva Twp, Ward 3
Enumerated 3 May 1910 W E Harrison
SD 4 ED 28 Sheet 20
428-429
Matejovsky, Rose Head F W 57 Wd 8/8 Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia Bohemian Laundress At Home
Janda, Vincent G Son M W 16 S Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia English Clerk Bakery
Matejovsky, Eddie Son M W 9 S Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva City
Enumerated April 1930 by Maude M. Liegebaum
ED 20-13 SD 11 Sheet 15B
425-446-462
Matejosky, Rose Head O $500 F W 70 Wd Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Bohemian 1874 Na no occupation

Ruzena married ??? ??? before 1882. ??? was born before 1858; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruzena married Josef Janda on 9 Jul 1885 in Nebraska. Josef was born about 1844 in Volenice, Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 16 Aug 1894 in Box Butte County, Nebraska; was buried in Aug 1894 in Bohemian Pioneer Cemetery, Lawn, Box Butte County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruzena married Josef Matejovsky after 1894 in Nebraska. Josef was born in Mar 1854 in Sobesice, Pisek, Bohemia; died on 27 Jan 1924 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sharon Nemeth writes that Emma was married Emil Yeck on 8 April 1907. Their marriage license is at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Geneva, NE. Book 4, Page 24. He was born 27 July 1882. Parents of Emil Yeck were Joseph and Julia Ondrak Yeck

Nebraska Signal
Geneva, Nebraska

Mrs. Emma Yeck

Emma Janda was born October 1, 1882 in Czechoslovakia. She came to America at the age of four and spent most of her girlhood in a sod-house near Hemingford, Neb. where her parents were homesteading. After the father and younger sister were killed by lightining, the family came to Fillmore county. When a young girl, she united with a Methodist Church at Fairbury.

Miss Janda married Emil Yeck in September 1903, and lived on a farm near Tobias. Two daughters were born to this union, Hildegarde Margaret and Helen Marie.

On April 8, 1907, her husband died from blood poisoning, the result of an accident. The bereaved wife moved her family to Tobias. A few years later, she kept house for her two brothers, who were farming near Geneva. In 1915, she made a permanant home for her girls at Peru. The home was not broken up until both girls were graduated from the normal school.

In 1924 Mrs. Yeck went to DeWitt, and for five years made her home with her daughter Hildegarde and her son-in-law, Samuel Rowley. After 1929, she made her home with both daughters, living part of her time with her daughter Helen and her son-in-law, Edwin Roessler, at Wilcox and the rest of the time with her daughter Hildegarde at Detroit, Michigan.

Recently after she had visited with friends and relatives at Geneva, Milligan and DeWitt, she went to Detroit and submitted to a major operation. Her progress was satisfactory and complete recovery was confidently expected. Wednesday evening, June 26, 1935, she suddenly breathed her last and passed on to her heavely home. A blood clot in her lungs was the immediate cause of her death.

Always a devoted and loving mother, she leaves to mourn her sudden departure her daughters Hildegarde Rowley of Detroit and Helen Roessler of Wilcox, Neb. She leaves three little grandsons, Raymond Kent Rowley and Larry Dean and Dennis Lee Roessler of Wilcox. She leaves her aged mother Mrs. Rousy Matejovsky of Geneva, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Sluka of Lincoln, Mrs. Joseph Posvar of Pender, and Mrs. Burton Redmond of Vetal, S.D., three brothers, Gust Janda of Fairmont, Vincent Janda of Rapid City, S.D. and Edward Matejovsky of Milligan. Besides these immediate relatives there are her husband's relatives, her nephews and nieces, and a large circle of friends.

(Transcribed from a clipping provided by Sharon Nemeth)

Emma married Emil Yeck on 22 Sep 1903 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Emil was born on 27 Jul 1882; died on 8 Apr 1907 in Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):1920 Census

Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Township, ED 37
Enumerated 14 and 15 Day of January 1920 by Herbert Howarth
SD 4, ED 37 Sheet 3B
61-61
Janda, Joseph C Hd M W 33 M Ne Bohemia Czech Bohemia Czec
h Farmer
Janda, Fanny B Wife F W 25 M Ne Moravia Moravian Moravia Moravian Labor Poultry Yard
Janda, Joseph Jr. Son M W 4 6/12 S Ne Ne Ne
Janda, Milton J Son M W 1 9/12 S Ne Ne Ne
Matejovsky, Rosie Mother F W 60 W 1883 Na 1891 Bohemia Czech Bohemia Czech Bohemia Czech Farmer General Farm

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 8 Apr 1930 By Emily Havarth
ED 30-21 SD 11 Sheet 3A Stamped 120
61-61
Janda, Joseph C M W 43 M28 NE Czech. Czech. Farmer
Janda, Frances B F W 35 M20 NE Czech. Czech.
Janda, Joie D M 14 S Ne Ne Ne
Janda, Milton J M W 12 S Ne Ne Ne
Janda, Bernard W M W 6 S Ne Ne Ne

Joseph married Frances B. "Fannie" Posvar on 5 Aug 1914 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frances (daughter of Martin Posvar and Frances "Fannie" Caha) was born on 10 Jul 1894 in Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska; died on 17 Mar 1951 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 19 Mar 1951 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gust Janda Final Rites

Gust Janda, son of Joseph and Rose Janda, was born in Hemingford, Neb., April 11, 1888. He passed from this life at his home north of Fairmont August 28, 1956, having lived 68 years, 4 months and 17 days.

July 25, 1917, he was united in marriage to Elsie Zelenka at Lewistown, Mont. To this union were born five children.

About 1921 the Janda family moved from their homestead near Roy, Mont., to farm in Fillmore county, Nebraska. About ten years ago they move to their present home in York county.

He loved his family and found special joh in his growing grandchildren. He was a good neighbor, always ready to help in time of need.

In his passing Mr. Janda leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Elsie; his children, Mrs. Joe PERLMON of San Antonio, Tex., Mrs. Pearl LINDE of Albion, Dale Janda of Lincoln, Mrs. Charles BATES of Denver, Col., and David Janda, a student at the University of Nebraska; 12 grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Agnes ROGERS of Scymour, Mo.; one brother, Ed MATEJOVSKY of Clear Lake, S.D.; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held at the Kritner-Ashby Funeral home in Geneva at 2 p.m. Friday, August 31, at 1 p.m. Rev. Willard F. Payne of the Fairmont Federated church officiated. Interment was in the Bohemian National cemetery at Milligan with the ZCBJ lodge in charge.

(Courtesy of Sharon Janda Nemeth)

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, West Blue Twp
Enumerated April 22, 1930 by Gladys Martin
ED 30-25 SD 11 Sheet 3A Stamped 144
56-56
Janda, Gust Hd M W 42 M Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
Janda, Elise G Wf F W 32 M Ok Germany Ks
Janda, Viola M Dtr F W 10 S Mont Neb Neb
Janda, Pearl M. Dtr F W 10 S Mont Neb Neb
Janda, Dale A. Son M W 8 S Neb Neb Neb
Janda, E. Elaine Dtr F W S 5 Neb Neb Neb

August married Elsie G. Zelenka on 25 Jul 1917 in Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana. Elsie was born on 1 Jul 1899 in Oklahoma; died on 1 Sep 1979 in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried on 8 Sep 1979 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was listed as Staza on the 1900 census.

From:



N 147-4 POSVAR Estella H. Posvar, 1890 - 1951 (b: NE, d: 11 Oct 1951 age 61 yrs 1 mo of cerebral embolism, int: 16 Oct 1951, lot owner: Joseph E. Posvar, fd: HFH)

N 147-5 POSVAR Joseph E. Posvar, 1889 - 1966 (b: NE, d: 6 Sept 1966 age 77 yrs 6 mos, int: 9 Sept 1966, lot owner: self, fd: HMFH, s/s Estella Posvar)

Estella married Joseph Emil Posvar on 30 Jun 1919 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Joseph (son of Martin Posvar and Frances "Fannie" Caha) was born on 22 Feb 1889 in Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska; died on 6 Sep 1966 in Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sharon Nemeth emailed that in March 1913, the University of Nebraska hosted it Third Annual high school basketball tournament and the Geneva High School team won the state championship. In the Thursday, March 20, 1913 issue of the Nebraska Signal a four page article was written about the tournament. Vincent Janda was named to the First all-state Team. It was reported that "Janda, the final selection for the first team, was the star of the tournament. No player compared with him in shooting goals. He was a demon on defense and on offense he could not be checked. His ability to break through three or four men because of his great strength was only surpassed by his ability to shoot baskets. From any point he found the rings nearly every time and, although a guard, piled up a record of scores surpassed by few forwards."

Sharon also noted that Vincent Janda and May Paine were married 05 Jun 1920. Her father officiated, although they were married at her home, not at the church he served. Her father was the minister at Bethany Christian Church.

1225 06/08/1920 0 01 J530 JANDA, VINCENT; MARRIAGE: LANCASTER COUNTY, BETHANY.

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Vincent married May Ruth Paine on 5 Jun 1920 in Bethany, Lancaster County, Nebraska. May was born about 1894; died on 12 Nov 1993 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sharon Nemeth emailed that "the marriage date for Agnes Matejovsky & Bert Redmond was 27 Apr 1920. They were going to live in Fairfax, SD, where Agnes was teaching and Vincent Janda was superintendent of schools at the time. Redmond was a local Fairfax boy, owner of the meat market and "Velda Theatre." Sharon further speculated that reason an article about her marriage was not published until the June issue of the Milligan newspaper issues is that Agnes probably in town for Vincent Janda's wedding. The article about Agnes stated that she would be visiting her sister Mrs. Posvar for two weeks.

1225 06/08/1920 0 01 M321 MATEJOVSKY, AGNES; MARRIAGE: SOUTH DAKOTA, BONESTEEL

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Receive Word of Death of Classmates

Word reached Milligan that Mrs. Henry Rodgers (Agnes Matejovsky) passed away in Springfield, Mo. on April 22, 1977. Agnes graduated from the Milligan High School in 1913 and from the Peru State College in 1915. Her Milligan High School classmates were James F. Kassik, John H. Kotas, Clara Krupicka Zumpfe, Millie Pulec Jarolimek, Edward H. Stech, and J.J. Klima.

(Transcribed from clipping provided by Sharon Nemeth)

Agnes married Burton S. "Bert" Redmond on 27 Apr 1920 in Bonesteel, Gregory County, South Dakota. Burton was born about 1892 in Iowa; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Stanley Matejovsky

Stanley Matejovsky passed away at Ingleside and the remains were interred in the national Bohemian cemetery Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were held jointly with that of Josef Svec. The bodies were taken to the auditorium where the services were held. The body of Josef Svec was conduted tot he cemetery and interred and then the remains of Stanley Matejovsky were disposed of in a like mannger.

Stanley Matejovsky was born in Milligan November 12, 1897. He graduated from the Milligan High School with the class of 1916. After finishing his school work he worked here as a farm hand and it was because of his industry and his faithfulness as well as his habits of thrift that he won for himself the respect and esteem of everyone.

It is not so important in life as to the nature of work in which we are engaged. The important thing is that we be engaged int eh first place and that we do what we are engaged in with some degree of efficiency. That is waht this boy did and that is what won for him the commendation and the love of his fellows. Stanley made his home with his father, who was the caretaker of cemeteries and as a school boy he helped his father in this work. He became afflicted with epilepsy and it was this malady which caused his demise.

Stanley Matejovsky passed away at the age of 34 years, 8 months and 1 day. There survive him his mother, Rose Matejovsky of Geneva ans his brother Edward, a sister, Agnes Redmond of Vetal, S.D., three half brothers, Joseph Janda of Exeter, Gust Janda of Fairmont and Vincent Janda of Rapid City, S. D., two half sisters, Estella Posvar of Pender and Emma Yech of Colorado and two step sisters, Mary Sluka of Geneva and Anna Bures of Fairmont.

(Research):Dennis Belohlavy reports that he was mentally handicapped, and did not marry. He was buried in Milligan.

Notes:

May 19, 1977

Ed Matejovsky, Former Resident, Dies in Oregon

Edward W. Matejovsky was born to Rosalie and Joseph Matejovsky in Milligan, Neb. on October 16, 1900 and passed away in Portland, Oregon on April 14, 1977.

He grew to manhood in the Milligan and Geneva vicinities, graduating from Geneva High School and the Peru State Teachers college.

He taught school in southern Nebraska and was superintendant of schools at Milligan for many years. Then he farmed in Idaho for a few years.

In 1941 he went to work in the defense plants in Omaha. After World War II ended he returned to teaching. Then he took up the linotype trade and worked for weekly newspapers in Idaho and South Dakota.

In June of 1967, he retired and moved to Portland, Ore.

Ed became seriously ill in December of 1976. He passed into a coma on April 2 from which he never recovered.

He was survived by a sister, Agnes of Springfield, Mo. On April 22, she also passed away.

On Ed's request he was cremated and his ashes were placed to rest in the Park Hill cemetery, Vancouver, Washington, near his sister Estelle Janda Posvar.

(Transcribed from a clipping provided by Sharon Nemeth)

(Research):SSN 508-24-1499

Never married.

Family/Spouse: Edwin H. Roesler. Edwin was born on 3 Aug 1906; died on 10 Aug 1996 in Seminole County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hildegarde married Samuel Rowley before 1933. Samuel was born before 1907; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Christine E. Novak on 20 Oct 1937 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Christine was born on 24 Dec 1911 in Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Milton married Gladys Kaspar on 14 Nov 1946 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Gladys was born on 4 Jun 1920 in Pleasant Hill, Saline County, Nebraska; died in Jan 2013 in Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bernard married Lorraine Marie Kraus on 8 Nov 1952 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Lorraine was born on 31 Mar 1928 in Seward County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jan 2005 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 21 Jan 2005 in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dennis Belohlavy notes that Viola married first Joseph PERLMAN, and they were the parents of Jacque, Jean, and Jerry. She married second Carl LACKEY. She was a widow, however, at the time of her death.

Notes:

Dennis Belohlavy writes that she married Warren LINDE, and they were the parents of Harold Gene (b. 14 Dec 1949), Beverly and Darrell LINDE.

Notes:

Janda -- Dale A., 79, Lincoln, died Sunday (12/17/00). Born (7/10/21), Fairmont, to Gust and Elsie (Zelenka) Janda. Machinist, tool and dye leadman, Brunswick Corp., 25 years; retired 1991. Farmed near Fairmont, first 10 years of marriage. Author: "The Back-Up Girl" and "Free Money." Worked for 2000 Census. WWII Navy veteran. Past commander, VFW Post 8009. Past president, chairman, Neighborhood Watch. Past president, AARP No. 2152. Member: VFW Posts 131, 3606; Nebraska Writers Guild. Former member, Single Promenaders Square Dance Club. Volunteer, for Food Net.

Survivors: wife, Eunice; son, daughter-in-law, Mark and Michelle, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Sharon Nemeth, Lincoln, Barbara Janda, Greeley, Colo., Carolyn Stontz, San Clemente, Calif., Marilyn and Mike Kortum, Arlington, Texas; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother, sister-in-law, David and Martha, Lago Vista, Texas; sisters, Viola Lackey, Roosevelt, Ariz., Pearl Linde, Aurora, Colo., Elaine Bates, Strausburg, Colo. Preceded in death by parents.

Memorial services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Dr. David Peterson. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. Wednesday, with family 7-9 p.m., mortuary. Memorials to: MAD Dads, 125 S. 52nd St., Lincoln 68510; or Havelock United Methodist Church, 4140 N. 60th St., Lincoln 68507

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Eunice Verda Ahlquist. Eunice was born on 7 Oct 1924 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died on 25 Jul 2006 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 29 Jul 2006 in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

Sharon Nemeth emailed that he was an alumnus of Michigan University's College of Engineering.

Notes:

He worked for Boeing and made special parts for former president Ronald Reagan's airplane.

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