Mathias Raczek

Notes:

He was the son of Mathias Raczek, a farmer, and Anna Simpartle, daughter of Simon Simpartl and Eva Kreplin of Stisch, Czechoslovakia.

The following is excerpted from a two page typewritten paper from the Racek reunion of June 25, 1972 (Courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

Great Grand Father Matias (Mike) and Great Grand Mother (Born Suchy) Racek, with their three sons Mike, Jim, and Joe, and one daughter who married a Mensik came to Nebraska about 1868. they came from Czechoslovakia to an Illinois town (unknown). There (he) worked for a cattle feeder for about a year. He outfitted them with a old team of horses, wagon with a cover and a horned cow, and 25 cents in their pockets. They got halfway across Iowa when one of the horses died. There they stayed for more than a year. They started out of Iowa with a horse and cow to homestead in Nebraska. They followed the Platte River on the north side till they came to the town of North Bend. The river was too deep to cross. They met an Indian that knew how to speak a little English, he guided them to a crossing further west towards the present town of Linwood, where they crossed.

They intended to homestead land at Linwood whre the Tahacek farm currently is. There was a Pawnee Indian camp on the Skull Creek where they intended to homestead, so they traveled east and camped on the Homer land west of Morse Bluff. From there they started looking for land to homestead but could only get one eighty. From there they returned where they came in contact with a land agent. He told them there were three eighties together for homesteading south of Morse Bluff. Which are now owned by Uncle John and Aunt Julia Vachal, Lewis Racek, Emma Hunt and Ed Virka. One brother, Joe Racek was not of age to homestead so he went to Omaha to work. Before he became of age to homestead, the homestead act was discontinued. They built a sod house on a fence line between the present Virka and Lewis Racek land.

They just about lost their homestead rights for having one home for two homesteads. They wanted to live together..but the homestead act read one home for each homestead. Lewis Racek told us that when he and the Virka's were making a fence they came upon some stove lids and other articles so he figured that was where the sod house once was.

After they got they Homestead claim the brothers would work in Omaha three days a week. They worked for the City of Omaha leveling hills for 25 cents a day. They would also work two days on the homestead. They walked to work one day there and one day back.

Great Grandmother was killed by a horned cow that they bought with them from Illinois. She is buried on a hill side east of Morse Bluff which is an abandoned cemetery with unmarked graves. Great Grandfather Racek is buried in the Killian Cemetery west of Morse Bluff.

Mathias married Maria Suchy on 8 Nov 1842 in Pollenka, Bohemia. Maria was born on 21 Feb 1824 in Pollenka, Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married Anna KAVAN.

Notes:

Czechs in Nebraska - Saunders County

Morse Bluff and Bohemian Precincts. (Data furnished by Frank Kaplan, Morse Bluff)

1869--The Following Came:

Matej Racek, Breskovice, Plzen, Jan. 6, 1818, came with five sons to Iowa in 1861. Died June 2, 1900.

Vaclav Racek, Breskovice, Plzen, Nov. 27, 1849, came with father to Iowa in 1861, died Nov. 18, 1908

James Racek, son of Mathias and Maria Racek, was born 11-27-1849 in Breskovice, Czechoslovakia, and came to the U.S. about 1861. He married Veronica Beznoska (born 2-4-1855). To them were born 4 sons: Frank, William, Edward, and Emil; and 5 daughters: Anna Tenopir, Emma Virka, Lizzie Hines Svec, Teresa, and Julie Vachal. James and Veronica lived all their lives on the homestead they acquired in 1874. James died 11-18-1908, and Veronica on 10-14-1946. (Unreferenced, undated xerox of a biography of Vaclav (James) and Veronka Racek. Courtesy of Caroline Mastny.

In a obituary published in Czech for Veronika, he was listed as Vaclava Racka.

CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

Row 3 west to east
Vaclav Racek Nov 1849 18 Nov 1908



(Research):Census InformationL

1880 Census

Census Place:Douglas, Saunders, Nebraska Source:FHL Film 12
54756
National Archives Film T9-0756 Page 37 RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
James RATSICK Self M M W 31 BOHEMIA Occ:Farmer Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Flora RATSICK Wife F M W 25 BOHEMIA Occ: Keeps House Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Frank RATSICK Son M S W 9 NE Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Ann RATSICK Dau F S W 8 NE Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Willie RATSICK Son M S W 3 NE Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Eddie RATSICK Son M S W 2 NE Occ: At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA

Vaclav married Veronika Beznoska in 1871. Veronika (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Beznoska and Anna Krylova) was born on 4 Feb 1855 in Beroun, Stredocesk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 14 Oct 1946 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married Benjamin Taylor SLACK.

Notes:

She married John MENSIK.

Notes:

He married Barbara KOHOUT.

Notes:

Stoke is Fatal to North Bend Resident

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

Mrs. Anna Tenopir

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mrs. Anna Tenopir

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

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

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

(Undated, unreferenced clippings, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

(Research):Census Information

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

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

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

Notes:

Rites Thursday For William Racek, 83

William Racek, 83, lifelong resident of Morse Bluff community, died Monday evening at the home of his daughter in Fremont.

Born at Morse Bluff December 23, 1876, he was the son of James and Veronica Racek. He was a farmer until retirement 34 years ago. He was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge and the Woodmen of the World.

Survivors are the widow, Agnes; daughter Mrs. George (Wilma) Havlovec, Fremont; three sisters, Mrs. John (Julia) Vachal, Morse Bluff; Mrs. Joe (Lizzie) Svec, Milligan, Mrs. Emma Virka, Cedar Bluffs.

Funeral services were at the Moser Funeral Home in North Bend Thursday at 2 pm. The Rev. Walter Millett officiated. Singers were George and Besie Novotny, accompanied by Mrs. Ralph Wilshusen at the organ.

Pallbearers were: Lewis Racek, Raymond Racek, Ed Virka, Delvin Lorenzen, Milo Buzek, and Lewis Tenopir.

Interment was in Killiam Cemetery.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping, courtesy of Caroline Mastny: date of 1960 handwritten on the article)

CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

Row 3 west to east

William Racek 1876 - 1960

William married Aneska "Agnes" Vachal on 16 Aug 1926 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska. Aneska (daughter of Jan "John" Vachal and Anna Masek) was born on 6 Oct 1898 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 14 Jan 1977 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Morse Bluff Man Dies

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

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

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

Notes:

Emma Virka

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

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

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

Burial was in Killian Cemetery west of Morse Bluff.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

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

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

Notes:

CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

Row 3 west to east

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

Notes:

Julia Vachal, 93

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Memorials are suggested to the North Bend Rescue Squad.

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

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

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

Notes:

Emma Jensen

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

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

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

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

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

(Unddated, unreferenced clipping; courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

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

Notes:

Lewis Racek

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

Mrs. Zickmond Divis dies in Dodge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SSN 506-44-5746

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

Notes:

Tillie Chesley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Undated, unreferenced clipping, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)

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

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

Louis Tenopir

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

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

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

Notes:

Obituary

Harry Tenopir buried Sept. 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

Row 3 west to east
Agnes Racek 1928-1936

Notes:

NORTH BEND -- Wilma A. Havlovec, 65, of North Bend died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.

Wilma Racek was born March 25, 1936, in Morse Bluff. She was a graduate of North Bend High School and attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont for two years and received her teaching certificate. She taught at rural schools in Saunders County and Dodge County. She married George Havlovec June 25, 1955, in North Bend. After her marriage, she lived in Fremont until moving to a farm near North Bend in 1966. She worked in the housekeeping department of Memorial Hospital of Dodge County (now Fremont Area Medical Center) for several years.

She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend, the church circle and St. Ann's Altar Society.

Survivors include: her husband; a son, Mark (and wife, Rita) Havlovec of Blair; a daughter, Sandy (Mrs. Richard) Talbot of Honey Creek, Iowa; a son-in-law, Larry Jessen of Homer; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter.

The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles' Catholic Church in North Bend. The Rev. Tom Sellentin will officiate. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Monday and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, all at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. A vigil service will be 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Killian Cemetery near Morse Bluff.

A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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

Notes:

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

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

Notes:

Said to have also married a Charles Wolf.

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

Notes:

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

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

Notes:

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

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

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

Notes:

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

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star archives)

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

Notes:

SSN 505-50-9729

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

Notes:

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

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

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

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Burial will take place at Johannes Cemetery near Cedar Bluffs.

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

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

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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