Mary Hlina

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Mary Madison last rites held

Mary Madison, daughter of Stephan Hlina and Anna (Krikava) Hlina, was born in Fillmore county, just west of Milligan, Neb. on September 18, 1887, and passed from this life at the Fillmore county hospital on April 10, 1975, at the age of 87 years, six months and 22 days.

She married Frank Janda and moved to a farm south of Nelson, Neb. To this union were born three children, daughter Alice and two sons, who passed away in infancy.

They lived on this farm till Frank's health failed. He passed away May 31, 1913.

On November 12, 1919, she was married to Clarence Madison. To this union were born one son and two daughters, the son dying in infancy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons and both of her husbands, one sister and two brothers.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Claude (Alice) Peterson of Littleton, Col., Mrs. Effie Miller of York, Neb. and Mrs. Clarence (Evelyn) Elznic of Exeter, Neb., also eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, two brothers, Ed of Eugene, Oregon, and William of Bossier City, La., one sister, Ella Hlina of Lincoln, Neb. and many relatives and friends.

She was always willing and happy to help others in need of her assistance. Putting others first has always been a way of life for her and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services were held and the Farmer and Son Funeral Home in Geneva on Sunday, April 3 (sic), at 2 p.m. with Rev. Clifford Bahr, officiating.

Mrs. Robert Stoldorf sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Going Home."

Pallbearers were Albert Skala, Clifford Rippe, Tom Madison, Eugene Betka, William Watmore and Norman Ogden. Interment was at the Bohemian National cemetery at Milligan.

(Courtesy of Sharon Nemeth)

Mary married Frantisek "Frank" Janda on 22 May 1907 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frantisek (son of Josef Janda and Josefa "Josie" Rejsek) was born on 27 Nov 1874 in Volenice, Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 31 May 1913 in Madison Precinct, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Clarence Madison on 12 Nov 1919 in York County, Nebraska. Clarence was born on 30 Jan 1893 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Sep 1953 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nebraska Signal - October 26, 1916

Jimmie Janda, the eight year old son of Mrs. Frank Janda, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Friday, October 20. Death followed an operation. Frank Janda died about two years ago since which time Mrs. Janda has made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hlina. The funeral occurred at the home at 11:00 A.M. Sunday and interment in the National Cemetery, south of Milligan.

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Milligan Times -May 3, 1912

Frankie Janda, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Janda of near Nelson, Nebraska, died the fore part of this week. The body was brought here for burial, the funeral being held Thursday afternoon. We extend our sympathy to the parents.

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She married first Roy DeForest Chapman. They were the parents of Garve Leroy and Gerald Francis Chapman.

After Roy Chapman died, she married Claude Arlin Peterson.

Obituary

Alice "Babe" Peterson

Alice "Babe" Peterson, 92, Canon City, Co., formerly Exeter, died January 5, 2006.

Survivors, son Garve Chapman, Lander, WY; Gerald Chapman, Canon City; sisters, Evelyn Elznic, Exeter, Effie Miller, York; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services 11 a.m. Thursday, Exeter Public Cemetery, Farmer and Sons Funeral Home, Geneva.

(Transcribed from a clipping provided by Sharon Nemeth)

From The Denver Post archives.


PETERSON, ALICE F. Alice F. Peterson, formerly of 5191 S. Grant St., Littleton. Memorial service Tuesday, 1 P.M. at Drinkwine Family Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Alice married Roy DeForest Chapman on 16 Jun 1934 in Nebraska. Roy was born on 27 May 1908 in Nebraska; died on 29 Apr 1953 in York, York County, Nebraska; was buried on 1 May 1953 in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Claude Arlin Peterson on 1 May 1962. Claude was born on 19 Nov 1922 in York County, Nebraska; died on 13 Jan 2004 in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado; was buried on 16 Jan 2004 in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He died in infancy.

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Effie Miller

Effie L. Miller age 85 of York died Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at York. She was born November 30, 1921 in rural Fillmore County, NE to Clarence and Mary (Hlina) Madison. In May of 1953, she was united in marriage to Rex Miller at Fairbury, NE. Effie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in York She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, cooking, gardening and especially enjoyed her grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are Rex Miller of York, four daughters, Barbara Mason of York, Mary and her husband Bob Fessler of Sutton, NE, Julie Miller of Carson City, NV, and Vicki and her husband Dale Stilwell of York, six grandchildren, Tim Mason of Lincoln, NE, Todd and his wife Betty Mason of Firth, NE, Darin Fessler of Lincoln, Tracy Fessler of Crete, NE, Jessica and her husband Josh Ericson of Aurora, NE, Jacob Stilwell of York, two great-grandchildren Jacob and Emily Mason of Firth. Also surviving is a sister Evelyn Elznic of Exeter, NE, one niece, two nephews, aunts and cousins. Preceding her in death were her parents, son Richard Beck, three brothers, Frankie, Jimmie and Leo, and one sister Alice Peterson.

Funeral services were held Friday, September 14, 2007 at the Metz Chapel in York with LeRoy Hoyer officiating. Burial followed at the Arborville Cemetery near Polk, NE. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church in York or the donor's choice.

http://www.metzmortuary.com/archives/millereffie0911.html

(Courtesy of Sharon Nemeth)

Effie married Dale Beck before 1946. Dale was born about 1921; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Effie married Rex Miller in May 1953 in Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska. Rex was born on 25 Dec 1923 in York, York County, Nebraska; died on 16 Jul 2008 in York, York County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A Funeral Service for Evelyn will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Farmer Funeral Home in Exeter, Nebraska. Kim Dunker will preside over the Funeral Service.

A Graveside Service will take place in the Exeter Cemetery following the Funeral Service.

Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Farmer Funeral Home in Exeter.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family.

Evelyn Elznic was born December 1, 1923 to Clarence and Mary Hlina Madison near Burress, Nebraska. She passed away January 1, 2022 in Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 98 years and 1 month.

She attended school at District 21 in Burress. In 1943 the best thing happened - she married Clarence Elznic. To this union they were blessed with a daughter, Sheila, their pride and joy. They lived on the family farm south of Exeter all of their married life where they worked and farmed together until Clarence passed away on July 9, 1975. She remained on the farm until June of 1978 when she moved to Exeter.

Throughout the years, she worked for the National Youth Administration in Fairbury, at Marsh Produce candling eggs, and in food service at the Exeter Public School. She also enjoyed working at the Maryland Caf? and the City Caf?. In addition, she worked in the office at Styskal Irrigation and for the last fourteen years before she retired at the Community Care Center of Exeter. Evelyn entered Country Reflections Assisted Living in Fairmont on February 15, 2015 and remained there until November 26, 2021 when she entered the Fairview Manor.

Evelyn enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters and great grandchildren. She could also be found at the Exeter Senior Center, playing cards or bingo in her free time. She also liked bowling, traveling, and going to the casinos. Her family enjoyed playing cards with her and her homemade pies.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clarence; brother Leo; sister Effie Miller; half-sister Alice Peterson; half-brothers James and Frank Janda; and great grandson Seth McKay.

Survivors include her daughter, Sheila (Don) Crays; grandchildren, Stephanie (Kirk) Jensen, Linda (Grant) McKay and Clara (Tim) Grace; great grandchildren Cody, Casey (Rileigh) and Jessica Jensen, Bailey McKay, Kane, Weston, Xavier and Blaze Grace; and many other relatives and friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer & Son Funeral Home)

Evelyn married Clarence Elznic in 1943. Clarence (son of Frank Elznic and Ida Dehner) was born before 1924; died on 9 Jul 1975. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Beck -- Richard, 54, Lincoln, died Thursday (10/1/98). Born, Geneva (3/23/ 44). Graduate, York High School. Vietnam veteran. Survivors: sisters, Barbara Mason, Vicki Miller, both York, Mary Fessler, Sutton, Julie Miller, Carson City, Nev.; nieces; nephews.

Graveside services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell. Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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Barbara K. Mason, age 76 of Hickman, NE formerly of York, NE died Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Hickman. She was born May 15, 1946 to Dale and Effie (Madison) Beck. On January 24, 1964 she was married to Darrell Mason at York. Barb was a longtime Dale's Electronics and Hamilton-Sundstrand employee. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York and loved spending time with family and friends. In retirement, Barb enjoyed following Elvis Tribute Artists.

She is survived by her son Todd (Betty) Mason, her grandchildren Jacob Mason and Emily Mason all of Firth. Her sisters, Mary (Bob) Fessler of Sutton, NE, Julie Miller of Carson City, NV and Vicki (Dale) Stilwell of York. Also surviving is her brother-in-law Jim Mason of York, special cousin Sheila Crays of Tobias, NE, and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Rex Miller, husband, brother Richard, and son Tim.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 am Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York with the Reverend Mike Neidow officiating. Burial will be in York's Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-8:00 pm Tuesday at the mortuary in York. Memorials may be directed to her family for later designation.

From Metz Mortuary, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Barbara married Darrell Mason on 24 Jan 1964 in York, York County, Nebraska. Darrell was born in Dec 1941 in York, York County, Nebraska; died on 25 Mar 1991 in York, York County, Nebraska; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, York, York County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]