Josefa Urbankova

Notes:

After her husband's death, Josephine made her home on the farm with a grandson, Cyril Bernasek. When she became ill, she went to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Vaclav Koca in Atlanta Township of Saline County. She died at the Koca home on April 25, 1914, at the age of 83. A "Card of Thanks" in the Milligan Times expresses the family's thanks to Charles Smrha for the impressive speech at the mourners home and cemetery, to Messrs. Frank Hrdy, Charles Smrha and Norbert Svatos for the beautiful song service, to Vaclav Koca for the religious ceremony, the undertakers Frank Rozanek and Joe Matejovsky for last service rendered, and to Mrs. Josephine Rohla for loving service in time of sickness and comfort in the final hours. (Milligan, p 202). Ken Chromy shows she was a daugheter of J. DUSKOVA and Mr. URBANEK, and that she was born in Bohy.

Family/Spouse: Josef Frantisek Bernasek. Josef (son of Ondrej Bernasek and Katherine Plosova) was born on 20 Jun 1831 in Brodeslavy, Kralovice, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 17 Jul 1906 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 19 Jul 1906 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frank was working as a cobbler in Bohemia at the age of 16, and moved to America at the age of 17

His first home after he married was a farm in Glengary Township. He acquired land by paying the railroad $500 for one half of a farm and Albert Tyson $2,000 for the remaining half. He and Josefa first build a sod house, then replaced this with a small home. Lated they moved to a farm in Chelsea Township, and finally moved to Milligan.

Frank became a citizen on February 24, 1896. He was a member of Lodge Rabi #27. (Milligan, p 201)

Ken Chromy shows him as born in Bohy 24, Bohemia instead of Hinze, Plzen.

Frantisek married Josefa Fujan on 6 Nov 1883 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Josefa (daughter of Josef Fujan and Marie Ziskova) was born on 17 Feb 1862 in Hlinci, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 4 Jun 1942 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cyril was only ten years old when he came to America with his parents. He should have automatically become a citizen when his father was naturalized. Fearing he might be deported back to Bohemia at the outbreak of the First World War, he filed a declaration of intent to become a U.S. Citizen in Fillmore County on 24 July 1919. He was sworn in as a citizen on 4 October 1921, with Charles Smrha of Milligan and James Delaney of Exeter as witnesses. (Milligan, pp 199 - 200).

Cyril married Marie Andelova on 16 May 1889 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Marie (daughter of Vaclav Andel and Marie Ziskova) was born on 23 Aug 1869 in Hlinci, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 12 May 1922 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 14 May 1922 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marie married Vaclav Koca on 9 Jul 1889 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Vaclav (son of Vaclav Koca and Anna Sopr) was born on 9 Jan 1866 in Zebnice, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 1 Apr 1950 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marie married Frank Laun on 2 Jan 1906. Frank (son of Isidor Laun and Anna Dlouhy) was born on 20 May 1883 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 Sep 1965 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kristina married Charles L. Krupicka on 25 Jul 1904 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Charles was born on 12 Mar 1884 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 8 Nov 1966 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 10 Nov 1966 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joseph was deeded the land he was born on in 1920, in consideration for $1 and one third of the crops. He took great pride in his horses and his favorite pastime was fishing. (Milligan, p 203).

Joseph married Frantiska "Frances" Cudly on 9 Feb 1926 in York, York County, Nebraska. Frantiska (daughter of Jan "John" Cudly and Marie "Mary" Buzek) was born on 10 Oct 1898 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 28 Jul 1982 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 31 Jul 1982 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born on his parents farm, he was drafted due to the First World War after attending District #67 school. He took his training at Camp Funsten, Kansas. He served overseas with Company M, 355th Infantry and was wounded in the Battle of Chateau Thierry. He was honorably discharged on 28 January 1918, at the rank of Private First Class. (Milligan, p 201)

Frank married Matilda Kotas on 10 Aug 1926 in York, York County, Nebraska. Matilda (daughter of Anton Kotas, Sr. and Antonie Volmut) was born on 26 Apr 1902 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Jan 2000 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 12 Jan 2000 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSDI:

EMMA F HOUSER 18 Jun 1897 13 May 1991 (V) 68338 (Daykin, Jefferson, NE ) (none specified) 505-86-3112 Nebraska

Emma married Frank L. Houser on 4 Mar 1919 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank was born on 1 Jan 1891 in Swanton, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 4 Dec 1981 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 7 Dec 1981 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

It is ASSUMED this is him on the SSDI: JAMES F BERNASEK 16 Sep 1901 19 Jul 1991 (not specified) (none specified) Nebraska

James married Alice M. Kohler on 18 Jun 1924 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Alice (daughter of Emil Koahler and Rose Bedlan) was born on 3 Oct 1901 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Dec 2003 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 26 Dec 2003 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

CYRIL M BERNASEK 22 Feb 1890 08 Nov 1993 68361 (Geneva, Fillmore, NE) (none specified) 505-44-9176 Nebraska

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Chelsea Twp
Enumerated 23 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 23 Sheet 5B
103-103
Bernasek, Cyril M Hd M W 29 M Neb Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian Farmer
Bernasek, Helen Wf F W 25 M Nebraska Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian
Bernasek, Elsie Elizabeth Dtr F W 2 7/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Bernasek, Lillian A. Dtr F W 6/12 S Neb Neb Neb

Cyril married Helen Votipka on 23 Feb 1916 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Helen was born on 30 Jun 1894 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 2 Oct 1953 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Alba Fujan on 25 Oct 1932 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Alba (daughter of Frank Fujan, Jr. and Anna Pribyl) was born on 22 Feb 1901 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 Jul 1985 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 1 Aug 1985 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marie married John Edward Sluka on 16 Mar 1920 in York County, Nebraska. John (son of James Sluka and Marie "Mary" Janda) was born on 10 May 1899 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Jun 1983 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 25 Jun 1983 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her year of birth is shown in the first Milligan History Book as 1898, and in the subsequent supplement as in 1897. The SSDI lists her birthdate as 29 Nov 1897.

Alba married Frank Fujan, III on 28 Mar 1921 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank (son of Frank Fujan, Jr. and Anna Pribyl) was born on 24 Oct 1897 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Feb 1967 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Stillborn.

Notes:

EMIL BERNASEK 09 Apr 1906 Nov 1968 (not specified) (none specified) 506-48-0080 Nebraska

Emil married Rose Sieber on 1 Jun 1927 in Clay Center, Clay County, Nebraska. Rose (daughter of John Henry Sieber and Mary Anna Schelbitzki) was born on 1 Jul 1907 in Ohiowas, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Jun 1990 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 27 Jun 1990 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

J.V. lost the top half of his right thumb when it was kicked off by a horse when he was a teenager. He operated the Koca family steam powered threashing rig, which was one of the first in the area. (Milligan, p 339).

James married Mamye C. Rohla on 1 Feb 1921 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Mamye was born on 11 Dec 1900 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 18 Mar 1973 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 21 Mar 1973 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frank and his brothers ran a threshing outfit in Nebraska.

Frank was drafted early in World War I. He trained in Camp Funston, Kansas. While in training, he was visited by his brothers, Vaclav and Joe, Frank SOUKUP, Frank, Joe and Emil SVEC, Joe BERNASEK and Charles KRUPICKA. He trained with Company M, 355 Infantry. He was briefly home, due the serious illness of his mother, prior to his transfer to Camp Merritt, New Jersey. He was sent overseas on April 3, 1918. At that time he was transferred to the First Company, 4th Infantry Battalion. In April, 1918, he was transferred to Company C, 128 Infantry. He was wounded near Cierges, France, and wrote his parents from the hospital. He was killed in action a few months later in the Soisson Sector of France. He was buried near Verdun. His parents paid to have his body returned home so he could be buried in Nebraska. Services were held for him in 1921 at the Catholic Church in Milligan, with the American Legion conducting services at the gravesite. Pallbearers were Bohumil KOTTAS, Harry PETRASEK, James SMITH, Fred KOLAR, Anton ELZNIC and William BARTU. Honorary pallbearers were Ada STECH, Agnes KOTAS, Agnes NADHERNY, Agnes SMITH, Mayme KOCA and Mayme ROHLA. The firing squad consisted of Ed CHUDLY, Rudolph SPOUSTA, Ed BREJCHA, Frank BERNASEK, James KASSIK, John KOTAS, Ed LAUN and James LUZUM. Joseph KLIMA and Adolph KOTAS conducted the services. Joe BORS, commander of the local post, had charge of the firing squad. (Milligan, p 337).

Notes:

Attended District #83 (Triumph) school, but never attended High School. He owned a steamer, thresh machine and cornsheller with his brother James, and they did custom work for other farmers. (Milligan, p 341).

Louis married Alice Naimon on 8 Aug 1922 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Alice was born on 17 Jul 1901 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 Oct 1956 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary was born on her families farm, and attended Saline County Rural School #83 through the Eighth grade. She is a charter member of the Milligan American Legion Auxiliary HSSK Post #240, with the recognition of Gold Star Sister (Milligan, p 260).

Obituary

Dlouhy -- Mary Frances, 97, Tobias, died Sunday (8/30/98) in Geneva. Born to Vaclav and Marie (Bernasek) Koca (5/17/ 01). Homemaker. Gold Star Member, American Legion Auxiliary HSSK Post 240, 67 years. Survivors: sons, daughters-inlaw, Adolph Jr. and Evelyn, Tobias, John and Helen, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Emilye and Ron Dunn, Lincoln; sister, Anna Kotas, Friend; six grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Tobias Community Church. Tobias City Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Tuesday, Farmer and Son Funeral HomeKotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials to the Tobias Rescue Unit.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star, 31 Aug 1998)

Mary married Adolph Joseph Dlouhy, Jr. on 28 Nov 1922 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. Adolph (son of Adolph Dlouhy and Marie A. Cvach) was born on 2 Jan 1895 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 6 Mar 1974 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Tobias City Cemetery, Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna continued to help her family at home after her marriage to John KOTAS. She helped care for her sister, Emilye, after her mother had surgery. She also helped her sister-in-law Mayme care for her infant son, Jimmy KOCA. (Milligan, p 359).

Obituary

Kotas - Anna Rose, 99, Milligan, widow of John H., died Monday (6/17/02) in Friend. Born, Tobias (4/8/03) to Vaclav and Marie (Bernasek) Koca.

Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Joe and Grace, Milligan; daughter, Rose Marie Hulse, Exeter; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren.

Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan. Father David F. Bourek. Milligan North Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Milligan funeral home.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star)

Note: It assumed she is bured in Cesky Bratri with her late husband, John Kotas.

Anna married John Henry Kotas on 2 Sep 1924 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. John (son of Anton Kotas, Sr. and Antonie Volmut) was born on 8 Jan 1894 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Feb 1983 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married first Frank A. Vnoucek, who died May 12, 1957. She made her home with her mother after Frank died. (Milligan, p 343).

Emilye married Frank Adolph Vnoucek on 3 Jun 1930 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank was born on 17 Aug 1908 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 12 May 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emilye married Earl Bemjamin Koahler on 9 Feb 1961 in Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska. Earl (son of Frank Koahler, Sr. and Minnie Schropfer) was born on 12 Jul 1915 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 6 Nov 1994 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A 1924 graduate of Tobias High School, she taught in rural schools in Saline, Fillmore and Jefferson Counties for 23 years before retiring. She learned to play the button accordian at the age of four. She sat on her father's knee playing the lyrics. Her dad held the accordian and played the bass. (Milligan, p 196).

Mamie married Felix Bedlan on 1 Sep 1926. Felix was born on 14 Jan 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Nov 1989 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ken Chromy instead has her place of death as David City, Butler County, Nebraska.

Hazel married Albert Koca on 28 Nov 1933 in Nebraska. Albert (son of Albert Koca and Ruzena "Rosie" Simic) was born on 29 Jul 1907 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Aug 1997 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Anna Koca on 2 Sep 1930 in Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Albert Koca and Ruzena "Rosie" Simic) was born on 28 Mar 1913 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 Jul 2020 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A Funeral Service for Alfred will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Kim Dunker will officiate the service.

A Graveside Service with Military Rites will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery following the Funeral Service.

Visitation will be held on Thursday 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 & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan.

Memorials are suggested to the Milligan American Legion HSSK Post 240 or the Fairview Manor in Fairmont.

Alfred James Krupicka of Exeter, Nebraska was born on May 27, 1915 to Kristina Bernasek Krupicka and Charles Krupicka Sr. on a farm southeast of Milligan, Nebraska. He was the fourth of five children. Alfred passed away at the Fairview Manor in Fairmont at the age of 103 years, 8 months and 23 days. He attended Milligan Public School through the 10th grade when he began his farming career working for his brother-in-law, Felix Bedlan Sr. for 50 cents a day. He then partnered with his brother, Charles, on a farm near Geneva. From there Alfred worked for Ewalt Amusement Company and Peter Kiewit Construction. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Alfred volunteered for service in the Coast Guard in February 1942. Alfred received basic training at the Algiers Naval training station, which was across the river from New Orleans. He was then assigned to the Naval Shipyard at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where he served until, he was honorably discharged in November 1943. After leaving the service, Alfred worked for "Swede" Bulin as a mechanic in the service station at the corner of Maple and Main Street in Milligan, Nebraska before purchasing the property and starting the Club Loyal in the basement.

Alfred met Irene Svec at a dance held in the Milligan Auditorium. They were married on August 24, 1948 at the Fillmore County courthouse. Their wedding dance was held in Burress, Nebraska, and the Steinacher Family Harmony Knights band provided the entertainment.

In their first year of marriage Alfred and Irene lived in Milligan next door to Alfred's parents. Irene and Alfred were employed at the Horseshoe Inn where Irene worked as a waitress and cook, and Alfred was a bartender. The couple then moved to Fairbury where Alfred worked in retail sales at Gambles. From Fairbury, Alfred and Irene went back to farming and rented farms northeast of Milligan and north of Grafton and Fairmont for several years. They moved to Exeter around 1955, where they spent the rest of their married life together. Alfred worked for Mumby's service station in Fairmont for several years, as well as, operating his own service station for 3 years in Fairmont. Alfred and Irene also operated a drive-in called the Frosty Inn located in Exeter. Alfred finished his career working for the Nebraska Department of Roads until he retired.

In 1965, Alfred started a polka band with his two sons, Larry and David, called the 3K's. In time, his daughters Carolyn and Judy joined the group. They entertained at many establishments throughout the area, including Milligan, KOLN-TV, and the Nebraska State Fair. Alfred and his son David continued to entertain at various events around the area for many years.

Alfred was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who would do anything for his family. He was an accomplished mechanic and carpenter. In addition to performing mechanical work on farm machinery and the family cars, he built the house at Exeter from the ground up with his father's help. Alfred's greatest love was his family and entertaining with his accordion playing Czech music. Alfred was always looking for opportunities to see many family members together for holiday events. The more the better.

Alfred was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 240 in Milligan for 77 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife Irene of 60 years; his parents Charles and Kristina; brothers and sisters.

He is survived in life by sons Larry (Debby) of Lakewood, Colorado and David (Linda) of Exeter, Nebraska; daughters Carolyn (Mark) Brock of Sidney, Nebraska and Judy (Scott) Hulse of York, Nebraska; Grandchildren Jeff (Stasha) Krupicka of Paris, Texas, Jason (Kelley) Krupicka of Denver, Colorado, Jennifer (Todd) Sheffield of Pella, Iowa, Amanda Brock of Portsmouth, Virginia, Andrew Brock of Sidney, NE, Mariah and Mitchel Hulse of York, Nebraska; and Great Grandchildren Emma and James Krupicka of Denver, Colorado.

(Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy)

Alfred married Irene Josephine Svec on 24 Aug 1948 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Irene (daughter of Josef "Joseph" Svec and Amelia Laun) was born on 18 Mar 1923 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 18 Apr 2008; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary for Louis A. Krupicka

Funeral services for Louis will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Kim Dunker will officiate the services.

Graveside services will follow the funeral in the Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan, Nebraska.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel.

Memorials are directed to the family.

Louis Alfred Krupicka was born to Charles Krupicka and Kristina Bernasek Krupicka on May 22, 1917 at Tobias, Nebraska and passed away September 13, 2015 at the Friend Manor in Friend, Nebraska at the age of 98 years. He was one of 5 children in the family.

Louis met his lifelong partner Elsie June Luzum at Sunset Dance Hall in Lincoln. They were united in marriage November 2, 1944 at the courthouse in Wilber, Nebraska. A reception followed the ceremony at Tabor Hall with a dance by the U-Neta Orchestra. This marriage was blessed with 2 children.

Louis and Elsie resided on a farm near rural Milligan for the first 6 years of marriage. They then purchased their farm near McCool Junction and remained there until 1991 when they purchased a house in the town of McCool Junction. Louis was a very wonderful accordion player. He learned to play the accordion at the age of 8 years old, and played the accordion at many polka dances and family get togethers.

Louis enjoyed farming; he planted milo and soybeans in fields and had cattle, hogs and sheep. Louis and Elsie also raised chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys.

Louis was preceded in death by is parents Charles and Kristina Krupicka of Milligan, wife Elsie, sisters Mamie Bedlan of Milligan and Hazel Koca of Shelby and brother Charles Krupicka Jr. of Geneva.

He is survived by his son Lavern Krupicka of McCool Junction, daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Gary Vodicka of Fairmont, Nebraska, grandchildren Shelley (Vodicka) Timmermans and husband Mike of Hampton, Randy Vodicka of Fairmont, great grandchildren Zachary and Mikaela Timmermans of Hampton, and brother Alfred Krupicka of Fairmont.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Louis married Elsie June Luzum on 2 Nov 1944 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Elsie was born on 1 Jun 1925 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 11 Nov 2010 in Henderson, York County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A graduate of District #71 High School in Milligan. Served in Korea with the 176th Armored Field Artillery Battalion from 1951 through 1953. (Milligan, p 200)

ERVIN BERNASEK 20 Oct 1928 20 Apr 1999 (V) 68416 (Ohiowa, Fillmore, NE) (none specified) 507-42-0602 Nebraska

Ervin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A Funeral Service for Czech will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 10:30 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 following the Funeral Service.

A Public Visitation will be held at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the Geneva Rescue Squad.

Norris Dean "Czech" Bernasek was born to Jim & Alice (Kohler) Bernasek on June 5, 1935 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County on a farmstead. He passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Fillmore County Hospital at the age of 86 years, 7 months, and 24 days. He was the only child born to this union.

Norris attended Country School District 34, just off of Highway 41 when he was 4 years old. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1952. He played high school sports, including football, basketball, and baseball. After high school, Norris attended Hastings College on a football scholarship. Norris joined the Army a few years later but was released in early 1959 to come home and help his father with the farm.

Norris married Lois on May 18, 1958. Through their union of marriage, 4 children were born: Cindi, Kevin, Michelle, and Tami.

Norris and Lois divorced and Norris married Nancy Kalvoda on October 12, 1988 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Through marriage, He acquired two step children: Christina and Cassandra, who he raised like his own.

Norris loved music. In his younger years, he played drums in various bands, including the Platte Valley Countrymen Band.

In their time together, Norris and Nancy enjoyed dancing, fishing, boating, and camping in luxury at Kansas Lakes Lovewell and Glen Elder. Gambling was another activity they both enjoyed doing together. Norris also enjoyed gardening including tilling the ground, planting, watering, and watching his crops grow. Norris was always a lover of animals, going so far as to name his cattle, with his favorite being "Shakey." Norris was also a huge sports fan and hardly missed a game by his favorite teams, often sitting in his recliner watching intently.

Norris was preceded in death by his parents, Jim & Alice Bernasek; and granddaughters Brittany Rainey and Anasthasta Rainey.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Kalvoda; children Cynthia (Bernasek) & Mike Andreasen, Kevin Bernasek & significant other Karen Hoffman, Michelle (Bernasek) Lemke, Tami (Bernasek) & Ken Vodicka, Christina (Kalvoda) & Tod Davenport and Cassandra (Kalvoda) Wilkerson; and grandchildren Danny, Jeff, Jill, Charlotte, Allie, Sydney, Tyler, Trevor, Tristian, Dylan, Sarah, Anna, Maddison, Davis, Harper, Tristan, Hunter, Dominic, Savannah, and Blakely; and great grandchildren Boden, Hayden, Codie, Riley, Ryan, Brenden, Link, Clara, Mila, Bristol, Katherine and Kaden.


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

Notes:

ELSIE L DUNGAN 17 May 1917 19 May 2007 (V) 98115 (Seattle, King, WA ) (none specified) 508-09-9289 Nebraska

Notes:

Ken Chromy instead shows her place of death as Seattle, Washington. Said to have married Bill DAVIS.

Notes:

She was married to Leo RYCHECKY and later Telmar ROLFSTAD, both now deceased. Helen lives in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. (Milligan, 1988-2008, p. 112).

Obituary
Helen Rychecky Rolfstad

Helen Rychecky Rolfstad, 89, of Scottsbluff, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Heritage Estates in Gering.

Her memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2011, at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff with Pastor Ron Nuss-Warren officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Helen was born on a family farm near the Town of Ohiowa, Nebr. on Sunday, May 28, 1922, to Cyril M. and Helen V. Bernasek. Helen was the youngest of three daughters. She was baptized at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan. When Helen was three years old the family moved to their farm on the Geneva route in Chelsea Township. Helen attended Chelsea School, district 32, through the eighth grade and attended Sunday school and church at the Chelsea United Bretheran Church.

Helen graduated from Geneva High School in 1939, and took Normal training to prepare her for a teaching career. In the fall of 1939 she began teaching in a rural school. After a few years she enrolled in Teachers College the University of Nebraska from which she received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She became a member of the Phi Lambda Theta, a teachers' honorary society.

When she was 17, Helen met her future husband, Leo Rychecky, at a dance she attended in Saline Center. They were married October 6, 1945, in Alliance, Nebr., where Helen was teaching in the Alliance Public Schools. They couple moved to Leo's home area of Wilber, Nebr., and it was here that a son Jack was born in 1949.

In 1951 the family moved to Scottsbluff where Leo continued his auctioneering and real estate business, and Helen went back to teaching. She found every day of her career was a joy. Her biography was printed in Who's Who in Education in the early 1990s.

After Leo's death, Helen moved around a bit and made contact with a former beau, Telmar Folfstad, she had met during World War II when he was stationed at the Alliance Air Base. After a separation of 50 years the couple married. They lived in Willston, N. Dak.

After Telmar's death, Helen decided to move back to Scottsbluff to be closer to family and friends. She rejoined the First Presbyterian Church of which she had been a member many years before. She was a member of the Woman's Circle, an Elder, a Deacon, A Sunday School teacher, and a church librarian.

During her life Helen traveled throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Africa. She was a fabulous baker and made the best Czech kolache this side of heaven.

Survivors are loving son, Jack Rychecky and his caring wife Ann of Littleton, Colo., grandchildren and their spouses, Jill (Wes) Schrader of Littleton, Colo., Thom (Natalie) Rychecky of Edmond, Okla., Helen (Whitney) Hite of Madison, Wisc., and LTJG Per Rychecky of Whidbey Island Navel Air Station, Wash., great granddaughter Lena Rose Rychecky of Edmond, step children, Tom (Dana) Rolfstad of Williston, N. Dak., Dorothy Rolfstad of Mandan, N. Dak., and John Rolfstad of Seattle, Wash; step grandchildren T.C. (Kelci) Rolfstad of Portland, Ore. and Anne Rolfstad of Mandan, N. Dak.; and her extended family and special cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Leo Rychecky (1988) and Telmar Rolfstad (1999); sisters and their spouses Elsie (Bill) Dungan and Lillian (Bill) Davis

Helen married Leo Rychecky on 6 Oct 1945 in Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska. Leo was born on 17 Jun 1918; died on 26 Jun 1988 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Telmar E. Rolfstad after 1988. Telmar was born on 13 Jun 1918; died on 2 Mar 1999 in Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

A public Funeral Service for Jean will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fairmont Community Church in Fairmont, Nebraska. Pastor Seungli You will officiate the service.

There will be no public visitation per Jean's wishes. Following the Funeral Service, Jean will be cremated and her ashes will be interred at the Fairmont Public Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Neil Priefert Scholarship Fund or the Fairmont Community Church.

Due to the Covid 19 Epidemic, we will be practicing social distancing guidelines at the Funeral Service.

Jean (Bernasek) Priefert was born March 1, 1935 in Geneva, NE to James and Alba (Fujan) Bernasek. She passed away on June 21, 2020 at her home near Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 20 days.

She graduated from Geneva High School. On September 5, 1954 she married Neil Priefert at the United Brethren Church in Geneva. Neil and Jean were married for 63 years. Four daughters filled their home with activity; Mary, Carol, Linda and Susan.

Jean was a 50-year member of the Fairmont Federated Women's Club. She enjoyed the camaraderie as well as the community mindedness of this group of women. Jean was also an active member of WIFE, Women Involved in Farm Economics. Her task for the weekend of her death was getting a newsletter article written for them. Jean was a founding member of the Nebraska Poll-ettes and served on the National Poll-ette Cookbook Committee typing sections of the cookbook with recipes submitted from around the nation on a Royal manual typewriter at the kitchen table. In 2017 she was honored as the National Hereford Woman of the Year at the American Royal in Kansas City, MO.

Jean enjoyed the outdoors and her animals. Every morning and every evening you could find her "doing chores," feeding cats, dogs, letting the chickens out and feeding grain to the cows. While spending years in the registered cattle business, it wasn't unusual to find a calf being warmed in the bathtub, or a chicken being nurtured back to health after falling in the oil pit. While many used the Sunbeam electric skillet to fry chicken on the kitchen counter, Jean hatched baby chicks in hers. The story had been told of Jean, classmates Elaine and Helen Carol, being caught with a kitten hidden in a box in their Home Ec class by Miss Betty Christiancy. Betty Christiancy went on to be Betty Betka, who was Jean's daughters 4-H leader.

The registered cattle herd was an integral part of Jean's life on the farm. Hours were spent at the kitchen table filling out registration forms, recording birth weights, and weaning weights. The neighborhood party line let callers know when Jean wasn't home and let Jean know someone was looking for a bull. Life-long friendships developed as the family spent time each summer attending cattle tours with the Riffel family, county and state fairs, Junior Nationals and AK-SAR-BEN, auctions in the winter, and progress shows in the spring. Jean and Neil enjoyed traveling the country to the Standard of Perfection Shows in Kansas City, Denver, Fort Worth and Portland. Neil and Jean were avid supporters of young people in the beef industry, hence the Neil Priefert Scholarship for a member of the Nebraska Junior Hereford Association. In recent years, Jean and Neil were staples at the Sutton sale barn for lunch on Fridays. They recorded the lot number, weight and price of every animal that went thru the ring.

Jean farmed right along side her husband. It wasn't unusual to see her on the tractor, headed to the field. She also made many parts runs for Neil. It is quite possible some of those parts were to repair equipment she'd been using. Tractors didn't always have cabs then, but Jean was happy if the tractor had a radio so she could listen to polkas, KRVN and baseball games on KFAB.

Jean coached countless innings of girls' softball in Fairmont. Playing catch in the yard with her daughters was a normal part of summers. She played many seasons on the Fairmont Lion's Club women's team. She could be counted on to try a bunt and steal a base. The women's team's season culminated at the Strang Tournament where the team won the coveted trophy several successive seasons. Her pregnancy with youngest daughter Susan was kept a secret from everyone so Grandma Bernasek wouldn't be upset to see Jean continuing to catch behind home plate with Bonnie Nelson on the mound.

Jean spent her working career as a Cottage Parent at YRTC in Geneva. Following her retirement from YRTC, she drove for Eichman's transport company in York. She transported Epworth Village residents and clients to school and varioius appointments. Any unwholesome conversations or arguments between students brought them an exposure to Jean's Czech heritage as she turned up her polka music on the radio.

Jean was a pioneer in her own right. She was concerned about ground water, soil conditions, and proper care of animals. She was an avid gardener, promoting nutrition to her family before it was a public health initiative. What would be called family bonding time today, took place on the back step as Jean and the girls snapped 5-gallon buckets of green beans while swatting mosquitos. Jean was a tireless supporter of the beef industry and providing home-raised beef for her family. She spent many years supporting youth, sitting on the bleachers watching ballgames and cattle shows after her own family was raised. She spoke her mind and was proud of her heritage. She cared deeply about sports opportunities and education for girls. She truly was ahead of her time.

Jean was proceeded in death by her husband Neil, her parents, James and Alba Bernasek and in-laws Elmer and Margaret Priefert.

Those who remain are: Daughters: Mary (Dana) Scott of York, NE; Carol (David Wentworth) Priefert of Centennial, WY; Linda (Kirby) Zuerlein of Fairmont, NE. Grandchildren: Zac (Amanda) Scott of York, NE; Nick (Kelsey) Scott of Norfolk, NE; Ryan (Sara Stearns) Scott of York, NE; Adam (Anna) Scott of Lincoln, Curtis (Sydney) Scott of Gretna, NE; Lindsey Carroll of Lincoln; Danielle (Dakota) Cooper of York, NE; and Leslie Carroll of Fairmont, NE. Great-grandchildren: Jane Scott, Ethan Stearns, Hudson and Wyatt Scott, and Dominic, Derek & Dusty Cooper.

Jean married Neil E. Priefert on 5 Sep 1954 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Neil was born on 24 Apr 1929 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 27 Jan 2019 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Fairmont Public Cemetery, Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary for Mildred I. Sluka

A Graveside Service for Mildred will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska with Kim Dunker presiding.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva, Nebraska.

Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date.

Mildred Sluka passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the Fairview Nursing Home at the age of 102 years old. Mildred was born on January 7, 1921 on their family farm near Burress, Nebraska to John E. and Marie (Bernasek) Sluka. She was one of two children in the family.

Mildred attended rural school and then took care of her father for many years on their farm. After he passed away Mildred moved to Geneva where she cleaned businesses and homes. She also baby-sat for many years. Mildred then moved to the assisted living at the Fairview Manor in Fairmont, Nebraska.

Mildred loved children and her nieces adored her. She would sit on the floor and play with them for hours in her late 80's. Mildred had an intellectual mind, and could remember facts from years ago. She shared numerous stories with us. She loved her Czech heritage, eating kolaches and listening to Shandra Reinsch play her accordion for her. She also enjoyed her special visits from Linda Korbelik.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, John E. and Marie Sluka and her sister, Evelyn Stoldorf.

She is survived by her nephew, Rick Stoldorf and his wife Jan, and her nieces, Lindsey and Tori Stoldorf.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)
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Notes:

Evelyn M. Stoldorf, age 90, of Geneva, died Friday, April 10, 2015 in Geneva. Born June 6, 1924 in Geneva to John & Marie (Bernasek) Sluka.

Survivors: son, Rick & wife Jan of Grafton; sister, Mildred Sluka of Fairmont; two granddaughters, Lindsey Stoldorf & Tori Stoldorf.

Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church in Geneva. Visitation will begin at 1 pm until 8 pm Sunday at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Memorials to the United Methodist Church or VFW Auxiliary. Graveside services: Geneva Public Cemetery. Condolences, www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

Expanded obituary

Evelyn Marie (Sluka) Stoldorf passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Heritage Crossings. Evelyn was born on June 6, 1924 near Burress to John E. and Marie (Bernasek) Sluka. She was one of two children in the family.

Evelyn attended rural school, and graduated from Geneva High School in 1941. Evelyn began courting Dean Stoldorf after they met at a dance in Burress. They were married on August 14, 1946, and to this union two children were born,, Debra and Rick.

Evelyn enjoyed living on the family farm west of Geneva until May 1983. At this time she moved to Geneva and resided in her home until going to Heritage Crossings.

Evelyn was a faithful member of the Geneva United Methodist Church for 67 years. She enjoyed her church circle activities and volunteering. She was also a member of the VFW Woman's Auxiliary. She enjoyed polka music, gardening, helping on the farm and raising her children. She was very proud of her grandchildren and all their accomplishments.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dean; and daughter Debra; sister-in-law Hazel and Jim Murray; brother-in-law Harold and Vivian Stoldorf.

She is survived by her son Rick and Jan Stoldorf; grandchildren, Lindsey and Tori; and sister Mildred Sluka.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Michelle Gowin and Kim Dunker at the United Methodist Church on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Sondra Myers accompanied Delwin Myers who sang How Great Thou Art and Amazing Grace. Pallbearers were Larry Murray, Don Reinsch, Lambert Hopken, Roger Pittard, Donald Sluka and Ron Boyes. Interment was in the Geneva Public Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the Geneva United Methodist Church or the VFW Woman's Auxiliary. Farmer & Son Funeral Home conducted the services.


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Evelyn married Dean Lavern Stoldorf on 14 Aug 1946 in Nebraska. Dean was born on 26 Sep 1917 in Grafton, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 27 Mar 1992 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Erma married Joseph F. Maresh on 14 Jan 1942. Joseph (son of Josef "Joseph" Maresh and Anna Betkova) was born on 6 Oct 1914 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Nov 1974 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carolyn married Ernest Gerald "Jerry" Erickson on 7 Jul 1962 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Ernest was born on 13 Jun 1933 in Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas; died on 9 Apr 1994 in Bennington, Ottawa County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rodney A. Bernasek

Rodney A. Bernasek 69, Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on October 1, 2007 at St. Luke's Presbyterian Hospital in Denver. Survivors: wife, Jo Anne; children, Jason Bernasek, Monica (Gayle) Tomlinson; grandchild, Hanah Tomlinson, all of Lakewood; step-daughters, Pam (John) Price of Deer Trail, Colo., Patty (Tim) Noel of Denver; sister Kathy (Ken) Chromy of Ohiowa; mother-in-law, Glenola Southard of Lakewood. Celebration of Life: Tuesday, October 9, at 3 p.m. at The Den at Fox Hollow, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd. Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852. Obituary information at www.horanandmcconaty.com.

Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 10/5/2007, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jimmy grew up on a farm, but rode the school bus to Milligan, making him a "town kid." He was active with sports, music and 4-H while in school. During World War II, he served in the Second Engineer Batallion, Second Marine Division from Saipan to the Occupation of Japan, landing at Nagasaki and the across to Kyuski Island. He was called, as a Marine reservist, to active duty during the Korean conflict. He was stationed at Cherry Point, North Carolina. After his discharge, James and Mamye made Alexandria their home. Jim worked for the Bureau of Public Roads as a soil engineer. As of 1988, he was a research highway engineer for the U.S. Department of Transportation (Milligan, p 339).

James married Janet Pauline Keeney on 9 Jul 1949 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Janet was born on 28 Nov 1927 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 4 Jan 2016 in White Stone, Lancaster County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dorothy and her husband James Bunker "were the parents of Letitia , Dorian and Delwynne Jay BUNKER. Delwynne died at birth." (Milligan, p 341).

Dorothy R. Bunker, 86, Milligan, died Thursday November 11, 2010 in Milligan. Born to Louis and Alice (Naimon) Koca in Tobias.

Survivors; husband: Jim A. Bunker, Milligan; son: Dorian Bunker, Aurora; daughter: Tish [Letitia] Naprstek, Valentine; sister: Angeline Brunkow, Tobias; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

Services; 10:30 a.m., Monday Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Graveside service; Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. No visitation. Memorials to the family. Arrangements by Farmer & Son Funeral Home.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Dorothy married James Adam Bunker on 2 Dec 1944 in Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska. James was born on 25 Jun 1924 in Montrose, Lee County, Iowa; died on 4 Feb 2013 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary for Angeline L. Brunkow

Funeral service for Angeline will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2015 at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Public visitation will begin Sunday 1 pm until 8 pm with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 at the Chapel in Milligan, NE. Memorials are directed to the family for later designation.

Angeline Louise (Koca) Brunkow, daughter of Louis and Alice Koca, was born October 25, 1926 on a farm in Saline County, Section 19, Atlanta Precinct, southeast of Milligan. She passed away at the age of 88 years at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska on March 19, 2015.

Angel attended District #83 through 8th grade. For the next four years she attended Milligan Public Schools, graduating as Class Valedictorian with the class of 1943. She continued her education at Lincoln School of Commerce. She worked for the U.S. Service Commission at Bruning and Fairmont Airbases, the Civil Service for the Veterans' Administration, Milligan Public Schools and Geneva Heritage. Angel married Claremont Brunkow in 1951. She loved music and loved to dance. She had a love for animals and the outdoors and spent a lot of hours gardening and caring for her flowers and trees.

Angeline was preceded in death by her husband, Claremont Brunkow, parents, Louis and Alice Koca, sister, Dorothy Bunker and brother-in-law, James Bunker.

She is survived by two sons, Lucian Brunkow, Keith and daughter-in-law Becky Brunkow, daughter, Lucinda Brunkow, grandchildren, Kyle Brunkow, Hillary and Richard Liddy, Evan and Julie Brunkow, Kendra Brunkow, great grandchildren, Colton and Hunter Brunkow, Kallie Clark, William Liddy, and Evan Michael Brunkow, Jr., and many nieces and nephews.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Angeline married Claremont E. Brunkow on 24 Apr 1951. Claremont (son of Arthur Eric Brunkow and Wilhelmina "Minna" H. Matzke) was born on 4 Nov 1920 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 30 May 2002 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Served in the US Navy from March 1943 to March 1946 in the Asiatic and Pacific Theaters. He made a home for his widowed mother on their family farm, which he still operates (Milligan, p 261).

Adolph J. Dlouhy Jr., 85, of Tobias, Neb., died Sunday, September 5, 2010, in Fairmont, Neb. He was born to Adolph and Mary (Koca) Dlouhy Sr. on March 16, 1925 at Tobias.

Survivors: Wife, Evelyn of Tobias; Step-sons, Larry Fitzgibbon of Scottsbluff, Neb., Gary Fitzgibbon of Ohiowa, Neb.; Step Daughter, Cheri Svec of Milligan, Neb.; Sister, Emily Dunn of Lincoln; three Step Grandchildren; seven Step Great Grandchildren.

No Services. Burial of ashes at a later date at the Tobias Cemetery. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home.

Adolph married Evelyn Langhorst on 14 Feb 1958 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Evelyn (daughter of Albert G. Langhorst, Sr. and Mary T. Staritz) was born on 16 Jun 1919 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Feb 2016. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emilye Marie Dunn, 90, died Sunday (5/13/2018) in Lincoln. Born November 3,1927 in Tobias, Nebraska to Adolph and Marie Dlouhy. Retired accountant, member of Christ United Methodist Church, and an enthusiastic Nebraska Volleyball fan.

Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Ernie Barney of San Clemente, California; daughter and son-in-law Janis and Scott Gordon of Lincoln; daughter Virginia Dunn and close friend John Fauntleroy of Richmond, Virginia; sister-in-law Helen Dlouhy of Lincoln; nieces, nephews, cousins. Preceded in death by husband Ronald, parents, brothers Adolph and John.

Private interment. In lieu of flowers send memorials to the Tobias chapter of the American Legion Auxiliary or the Nebraska Library Commission Talking Books and Braille Service.

Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy

Emilye married Ronald Claire Dunn on 5 Jun 1954 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. Ronald was born on 10 Dec 1931 in Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska; died on 25 Jun 2005 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Served in the US Navy from January 1951 to December 1954 in Korea and Formosa. (Milligan, p 261).

Obituary

John F. Dlouhy, Lincoln

John F. Dlouhy, 75, died Wednesday (6/8/05) in Lincoln. Born (1/5/30) in Tobias to Adolph J. and Mary F. (Koca) Dlouhy. Retired welder. Member: Faith Lutheran Church. John was a very active member and volunteer at church and Meals on Wheels, was a blood donor and enjoyed gardening. He was employed with Lincoln Steel for 31 years and National Crane for 8 years. U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War.

Survivors: wife, Helen (Wambolt) Dlouhy, Lincoln; sons, daughters-in-law, David J. and Ana Dlouhy, Katy, Texas, Ted M. and Connie Dlouhy, Omaha; daughter, son-in-law, Beverly J. Dlouhy, Ashley and James Ashley, Lincoln; grandson, Luis Dlouhy; brother, sister-in-law, Adolph and Evelyn Dlouhy, Tobias; sister, brother-in-law, Emilye and Ron Dunn, Lincoln; nieces, nephews, cousins. Preceded in death by: parents; daughter, Kathryn Ann Dlouhy.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Faith Lutheran Church, 8701 Adams St., Lincoln. Pastor Jerry Troester. Visitation: 12-9 p.m., with family greeting friends, 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Roper & Sons Funeral Home, 4300 O St. Memorials may be given in lieu of flowers to Faith Lutheran Church and School c/o the Dlouhy family. Condolences: www.roperandsons.com .

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star)

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A 1943 graduate of Milligan High School, she worked in many farm homes and also as a clerk-typist with the Quartermaster Corps at the Fairmont Army Air Base. (Milligan, p 313).

She continued to farm after Merlin entered the Exeter Care Center in 1989, where he passed away in 1992. When Rose Maried turned 65, she retired from farming. She was the volunteer librarian for the Nebraska State Genealogical Society for twenty years, and complied twenty-two publications for them. She also organized the Fillmore County Genealogical Society. Other memberships include the Milligan Fraternal Lodge #76 and the HSSK American Legion Auxiliary Unit.

(Milligan, 1988-2008, p. 177).

Rose married Merlin K. Hulse on 14 Oct 1947 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Merlin was born on 19 Nov 1925 in Monroe Twp, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 31 Mar 1992 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joe attended rural school, graduating from Milligan High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army from July 1951 through July 1953. After his basic training in Camp Gordon, Georgia he was stationed in Korea as a Military Policeman, where he was responsible for transporting prisoners of war. After his discharge, he returned to Saline County, Nebraska to farm. He moved back to the Kotas family farm, making his home with his parents, after his father retired. Along with farming, he is a hog feeder and breeder, a member of the American Legion and Cornhuskers Lodge, along with serving on the board of the Milligan Auditorium and Ceski Brati cemetery. (Milligan, p 355).

Joseph married Grace Helen Sobotka on 17 Jul 1976 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Grace was born on 8 Feb 1925; died in Nov 2019 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Felix Alfred Bedlan was born May 9, 1928 to Felix and Mamie Krupicka Bedlan in rural Friend, NE. and passed away on March 7, 2019 at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 7 days. He was baptized at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan, NE. on June 7, 1928 and was confirmed at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ohiowa, NE. in April, 1948.

He received his first 8 years of education at country school District 57 near his farm home and graduated from Milligan High School in 1945. His draft number never came up before World War II ended. At the age of 18 he had his own business operating a Texaco gas station in Milligan, NE.

He was united in marriage to Betty Jean Meyer of Ohiowa, NE. on September 9, 1947 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ohiowa. In March, 1948, they moved to Fairbury where he operated a Mobil Gas Station and Sporting Goods. In l960, he started Bedlan's Sporting Goods. He had a special interest in antique firearms. This became a hobby and business where he and Jean travelled to almost every state buying, selling, collecting and displaying.

He was past president of the Winchester Arms Collectors Association, Winchester Club of America and the local Fairbury Optimist Club. He taught NRA Rated and Nebraska Hunter Safety classes every fall for 40 years, for 11 years old and older, sponsored by the Fairbury Optimist Club. He was a charter member of the American Lutheran and Faith Lutheran Churches in Fairbury and served on several committees and Sunday School.

He loved to hunt with his dogs and enjoyed the outdoors. He would take his sons and grandsons hunting whenever possible. A quote from Ernest Hemingway describes him perfectly, "Best of all he loved the fall."

He was preceded in death by his parents, a niece, Jackie Hromadka, and brother-in-law Milo Hromadka.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; 3 sons: Larry (Barb), Dan (Mary Kay), Bruce (Patty) all of Fairbury. Six grandchildren: David (Laura) Bedlan of Fairbury, Barry (Patty) Bedlan, of Frisco, TX., Neal (Cari) Bedlan of Yutan, NE., Sarah (Doug) Harper of Las Vegas, NV., Beth Bedlan of Arcadia, FL., Briana Bedlan of Fairbury. Thirteen great-grandchildren: Rayanne, Samantha and Alecia Bedlan of Fairbury; Clara and Lydia Heislen of Las Vegas, NV.; Parker, Miles, Logan, Nicholas Bedlan of Frisco, TX., Hayden, Haley, Hudson Bedlan of Yutan, NE.; Marcus Martinez of Fairbury. Sister, Lorene Hromadka of Milligan, NE.

Services will be Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Fairbury with Pastor Ken Hart officiating. Memorials will go to Faith Lutheran Church & Cedars Home for Children in Lincoln. Burial will be in the Fairbury Cemetery. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.

Felix married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A Funeral Mass for Lorene will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan, Nebraska. A Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m. prior to the Mass.

There will be viewing at the church prior to the Rosary & Mass.

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

Memorials are suggested to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church or Heritage Crossings Nursing Home.

Lorene Marie (Bedlan) Hromadka was born to Felix Sr. and Mamie
(Krupicka) Bedlan on December 14,1931 on a farm south of Friend, and
passed away July 10, 2021 at Geneva, Nebraska.

Lorene grew up on the family farm where her father was born south of
Friend. Lorene was the youngest child born to Felix and Mamie. She
attended country school near her home and graduated from Milligan
Public Schools with the class of 1949. While growing up, Lorene
enjoyed the company and stories told in Czech by her fraternal
grandmother, Meri Bedlan. Lorene was baptized at St. Wenceslaus
Catholic Church in Milligan and remained a member till her death.
Lorene pursued a teaching certification after graduation and taught in
numerous rural schools prior to and after marriage.

Lorene was united in marriage to Milo Hromadka on April 5, 1951. The
couple made their home on the Hromadka family farm north of Milligan.
They were blessed with the birth of two daughters; Jane Marie and
Jacqueline Sue. Lorene helped Milo with the daily farming operations
at their home and raising their two daughters. When her daughters
began school, Lorene waitressed at local establishments in Milligan.
Later, she was employed at Pizza Hut in Geneva until retirement.

Lorene was an avid bowler and was a member of several championship
bowling teams. She enjoyed collecting and decorating her home with
antiques. Each holiday her home could be found with unique items that
she had purchased at local shops and craft fairs. After retirement
Lorene enjoyed traveling with her friends to Las Vegas, Florida and
Washington D.C. Her catholic faith was present in her daily life and
she often volunteered her time to the St. Wenceslaus Alter Society and
cleaning the church. In their later years, she and Milo enjoyed going
for drives around Fillmore county, visiting and leaving flowers at the
cemetery. They could always be found each day having lunch and
watching the noon news.

Lorene's greatest joy were her granddaughters, Jessica and Jenna.
Together, Lorene and Milo attended many dance recitals and school
functions. They enjoyed having the girls on the farm for long holiday
breaks. Lorene liked having her granddaughters along for shopping
trips and helping to decorate her home. Lorene would later look
forward to visits and mail from her great-grandchildren.

While still at home, Lorene continued to attend Sunday mass with the
help of her special friend Ann Jansky. She enjoyed her weekly visits,
from her Caring Friends assistant Lisa Paul. Lorene remained on the
Hromadka family farm until March of 2020. She was currently residing
at Heritage Crossings in Geneva. While at Heritage she enjoyed
attending church services and watching rosary each day.

Survivors include daughter Jane (Sam) Antholz, York; Granddaughters
Jessica (Tucker) Reed, Flagstaff, Arizona and Jenna (Zack) Adamson,
Seward; Great-Grandchildren Gabby and Grayce Reed, and Henry Adamson;
Nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Lorene was preceded in death by her husband Milo; daughter Jacqueline
Sue; her parents Felix Sr. and Mamie Bedlan; and brother Felix Bedlan.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Milo J. Hromadka. Milo (son of Frank Hromadka and Anna Herynk) was born on 28 Sep 1924 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Jun 2008 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 24 Jun 2008 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LaRene Busler, 90, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at her home in Columbus.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

LaRene was born December 3, 1930, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Charles and Anne (Koca) Krupicka. She attended Geneva Public Schools and after graduation went to work as a phone operator in York, Nebraska. On June 27, 1953, LaRene was united in marriage to Robert Busler at the First Presbyterian Church in York.

The couple moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, and then back to York before moving to Columbus in 1957. LaRene was a member of Navy Mothers, and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, jigsaw puzzles, and was an avid reader.

LaRene was survived by:
Son - Bradley (Donna) Busler of Nacogdoches, TX
Grandson - Bryce (Anna) Busler of Lufkin, TX
Granddaughter - Laura (Micha) Birdsong of Lufkin, TX
Great Grandchildren - Samuel & Lila
Son - Gregory (Sherie) Busler of Beaver Crossing, NE
Grandson - Lance (Christine) Busler of Beaver Crossing, NE
Great Grandchildren - Macy, Cade, and Avery
Great Great Grandson - Landon
Grandson - Zachary (Abby) Busler of Columbus, NE
Great Grandchildren - Tristen, Noah, and Madelyn
Granddaughter - Valerie Busler of Joshua Tree, CA
Brother - Charles (Evelyn) Krupicka of Milligan, NE
Sister - Marlene (Don) Beacom of Grand Island, NE

LaRene was preceded in death by:
Parents - Charles and Anne Krupicka
Sister - Sharlene Chapman

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, who credits Gass Harvey Funeral Home)

LaRene married Robert E. Busler on 27 Jun 1953 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Robert was born on 12 Jan 1932 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; died on 21 Nov 2018 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her FindAGrave memorial page shows her as:

Daughter of Charles L. & Anna (Koca) Krupicka.
Married to Charles Chapman in June 1968.

A photo of her headstone shows it is engraved with her information on the front, and on the back it reads:

CHAPMAN
Daughter of Charles and Anna Krupicka
Mother of
Charles Jr-Chad-Destin

Notes:

Received both his Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Employed by the Department of Defense as a Eurasia analyst/cartographer with the Defense Mapping Agency. (Milligan, p 200)

Obituary

Mark Joseph Bernasek passed away on Nov 14 2015. He was 56 years old at the time of his death. He was born in Lincoln on August 26, 1959 to Ervin Joseph and Carol Catherine (Naber) Bernasek. Mark was baptized and confirmed at St Johns Lutheran Church in Ohiowa. He was raised on the family farm three miles west of Milligan. He attended Milligan Public School from Kindergarten through 12th grade.

After graduating from Milligan High School in 1977, he attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. He graduated in 1986 with a BA in Geography. From 1982 to 1986 he attended graduate school at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln achieving a master's degree in Geography/Cartography/Geo Processing. From 1986 to 1998 Mark was employed as a cartographer for the National Imagery and Mapping Agency in Washington DC. From 1998 to 2005 he worked for BAE SYSTEMS in Washington DC providing technical and process systems training to federal government employees.

In 2005 he returned to Nebraska to be near family and to help his mother whose eyesight was failing. From 2005 to 2008 he was employed as an HR training assistant for Veyance Corporation (Continental Contitech) in Lincoln. For the last seven years Mark processed storm claims losses for Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance in Lincoln.

Mark's fascination and love of geography and history took him abroad several times. He was particularly intrigued with his family's origins in Germany and Czechoslovakia. During his life he made several trips to Europe pursuing these interests. Mark was an avid cyclist and spent many hours cycling, being familiar with all the bike trails in Lancaster County. And Mark thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his friends. With his mom's diminishing eyesight, Mark saw to it that her business and personal affairs were being taken care of. Mark was dedicated to his mom and would often drop in and surprise her with her favorite treats or they would go out to enjoy their favorite restaurants.

He is survived by his mom Carol Bernasek of Lincoln, his sister Jacqueline of Boise, and nephew Ian also of Boise, aunt Marilyn Morden of Lincoln and his friends. He was preceded in death by his father Ervin and his grandparents and aunt, Doris Naber.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home on 4040 A St in Lincoln with Rev. Eric Lesher officiating. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 at the National Bohemian Cemetery south of Milligan with Rev. James Sells officiating. Condolences may be left at www.bmlfh.com.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star, 18 November 2015)

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

Linda Jean Priefert was born to Neil & Jean (Bernasek) Priefert on February 21, 1961 in York, Nebraska. She passed away on July 6, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 62 years, some months and a bunch of days surrounded by Lindsey, Danielle and Leslie. Linda gave her cancer one hell of a ride; however, tricked the beast and slipped quietly to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Linda was raised in rural Fairmont, Nebraska with her three sisters, Mary, Carol & Susan. She graduated from Fairmont High School with the class of 1979. A proud Fairmont Tiger, Linda loved her time as a cheerleader and baton twirler, a skill she would carry into her professional life as she later became named as Ms. Fairmont at a clerk convention. As she continued through her adult life, she held her Fairmont alums as dear friends and was always proud to be a FHS Tiger.

On a hot day on July 11,1981, Linda was united in marriage to Dave Carroll in Fairmont, NE. To this union three daughters were born: Lindsey, Danielle and Leslie. Motherhood quickly became Linda's greatest achievement. She was "Mama Linda" to many kids in surrounding communities and loved them like her own.

She was a fearless leader of Girl Scouts, active softball coach, Fillmore Central Teammates supporter, dedicated FFA booster & 4-H mom. She thoroughly enjoyed supporting her daughters in activities, especially show choir and marching band. The friendships that Linda formed with other mothers during this time were friendships she carried throughout her entire life. Linda's antics at the National FFA convention won't soon be forgotten.

The majority of Linda's career was spent as Village Clerk of Fairmont for 28 years. She found great joy in serving her fellow community members. Throughout her tenure she attended many conferences, welcomed new clerks with open arms and gained life-long friends. While employed full time, Linda earned her Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management in 2014 from Concordia University, something she took great pride in accomplishing. The capstone of her career was when she was named the USDA Rural Development Clerk of Nebraska in 2017. All those that ever called the Fairmont Village Office can still hear her chirpy voice greet you with, "Fairmont Village Hall, this is Linda".
As life continued, Linda and Dave parted ways,knowing they had given the best of themselves to their daughters. Linda married Kirby Zuerlein on June 16, 2018 in Kearney, NE. Attending worship services in Guide Rock, NE and enjoying meals with friends were important throughout their union.

Linda was an active member of the Fairmont community including the Legion Auxiliary, Community Club and Women's Club. A meeting in Fairmont, NE wasn't a meeting without Linda's voice. She was an active member of the Fairmont Community Church, teaching Sunday school and proudly singing in the church choir. She especially enjoyed her time with the United Methodist Women and her Kid's Rock kids.

Linda will be remembered for being a friend to all, having a bigger than life personality and being just enough EXTRA to make each day with her an adventure.

Linda is preceded in death by her grandparents Elmer & Margaret Priefert and James & Alba Bernasek; parents Neil & Jean Priefert; great aunt Mollie Pope; aunt Vivian Loge; uncle Bob Baker; father-in-law & mother-in-law Bob & Carol Carroll; brother-in-law Kevin Carroll; Kansas parents Leon & Donna Riffel.

She is survived by her daughters Lindsey Carroll of Lincoln, NE, Danielle (Dakota) Cooper of York, NE, Leslie Carroll of Fairmont, NE; husband Kirby Zuerlein of Red Cloud, NE; grandsons Dominic, Derek & Dusty of York, NE; beloved grandpup Charles of Fairmont, NE; sisters Mary (Dana) Scott of York,NE, Carol (David) Priefert of Centennial, WY, Susan (Brandon) Priefert of Sisters, OR; aunt Wilma Baker of Norfolk, NE; Scott boys & families, Carroll kids & families, Baker cousins, Riffel cousins and many family friends.

A Memorial Service for Linda will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fairmont Community Church in Fairmont, Nebraska with Pastor Monica Magoola & Lay Pastor Michelle Lessard presiding.

A Book Signing will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva, Nebraska.

Burial of Ashes will be held following the Memorial Service in the Fairmont Public Cemetery in Fairmont, Nebraska.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer and Son Funeral Home

Notes:

A Memorial Service for Dorian will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska with Pastor Pat Norris officiating.

There will be no visitation as Dorian's wishes were to be cremated.

Military Graveside Services will be held following the Memorial Service at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska with the Milligan American Legion - HSSK Post 240 conducting the military honors.

Memorials are to be directed to the family for a later designation.

Dorian James Bunker was born to James A. Bunker and Dorothy R. (Koca) Bunker on September 16,

1949, in Lincoln, Nebraska and passed away on October 1, 2017, at Homestead Nursing Home, Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 68 years, 15 days. He was the second of three children.

During high school, he was very involved in sports and music and excelled in both. He was active in 4-H and was selected as Adams County 4-H King in 1969.

Dorian attended Central Nebraska Technical College in Hastings from 1967 through 1969, graduating with an Associates Degree in food service. He was drafted into the Army on September 9, 1969 and was sent to Germany where he served as a General's Enlisted Aide for two years. He was discharged on January 29, 1971.

On February 5, 1972 he was married to Victoria S. Johnson in Hastings, Nebraska. From that union two children were born, Adam J. Bunker and Dori A. Bunker. Dorian was employed by PFM (Professional Food Service Management) that contracted with colleges and universities to manage their food service programs. Beginning in 1972, they lived and worked in Sioux Falls, S.D., fed Boy Scouts in Michigan, then transferred to Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, and then to California Institute of the Arts. In 1975 they moved to Northglenn, Colorado where he fed college students at the Colorado School of Mines.

On January 1, 1977, the family moved to Milligan, Nebraska, and he helped his father and mother run Bunker's Inn & Lounge purchasing the business in 1985. While in Milligan, he was on a bowling league and he also spent many hours fishing and even participated in several out of state fishing tournaments.

Dorian divorced in 1993 and in 1996 married Constance (Hubl) Jarosik. Dorian and Connie made their home in Aurora, Nebraska. He continued in the food service industry until his retirement.

He enjoyed spending time with his step-grandson, Cameron, whom he taught to bowl, and with Cameron's dog "Lucky". He was a member of the American Legion H.S.S.K. Post #240, Milligan.

He is survived by his wife Connie Bunker of Aurora; children Adam J. Bunker and wife, Katie, of Lincoln, Dori Ann Bunker of Omaha and her significant other Steve Stimple of Grand Island; sister Letitia Naprstek, and her husband Dale of Ord; step-children Ed Jarosik and spouse, Tanya Henrichs and spouse, Tiffany Jarosik, Jennifer Jarosik and Darren Jarosik and spouse; step-grandchildren, Cameron, Rachel, Micah, Dakota, Logan, Mya and Raelyn; one niece and one nephew; first cousins and all of his "Bunker" relatives from Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, baby brother Delwyn, and one stepson, Luke Jarosik.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

A 1967 graduate of Exeter High School, he attended the University of Nebraska for a year and a half, entering the U.S. Army in July 1969, and being sent to Viet Nam in December. He received a hardship discharge in October 1970 after his father suffered a heart attack and needed him to take over the family business. (Milligan, p 314).

He lives in York, working for many years as a parts person at Stahling Trucking. His life companion now is Janelle Givens, a divorcee, who had served with the military in Viet Nam. (Milligan, 1988-2008, p. 177).

Obituary, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Kenneth L. Hulse, age 71 of York, died Friday, May 29, 2020 at York

He was born on Dec. 21, 1948 to Merlin and Rose Marie (Kotas) Hulse at Friend. Kenn served his country as a member of the United States Army from July 22, 1969 to Oct. 14, 1970.

Kenn was a retired assistant parts manager at Sahling Kenworth in York. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Kenn loved to play golf and was a member of the York Country Club. He also enjoyed gardening and sharing his produce with family and friends.

Kenn is survived by Jan Givens of York; daughters, Jennifer (Stephen Stromberg) Martin of Phoenix, Ariz. and Laura (Steve Simon) Tanner of Phoenix, Ariz.; Jan's children: Maegan (Jared Hatra) Lamprecht of Wahoo and Joshua (Penny) Givens of York; grandchildren: Soren, Ashleigh, Avery, Rees, Zain, Zac, Lexi, Cooper, Bailey, and Liam; and his sister Karolyn (Jerry) Andrews of Wichita, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and Jan's daughter, Holly Givens.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday June 3, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church in York with the Reverend Tony Dawson officiating. COVID 19 Funeral Guidelines will be implemented with limited spaced seating and masks encouraged. Military Honors will be performed at the church.

Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1 ? 8 p.m. at the mortuary with masks encouraged.

Kenn's service will also be webcasted live on Metz Mortuary's Facebook page.

Kenn has chosen to donate his body to the Nebraska Anatomical Board for medical education and research following his funeral service.

Kenneth married 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]