Veronika Franek

Veronika married Josef Kasik about 1859 in Bohemia. Josef was born on 20 Jan 1827 in Zhor Dralovice, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 11 Jun 1906 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anna Stuchel. Anna was born on 24 Apr 1868; died on 5 Oct 1918 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vaclav, called Jim, farmed south and west of Milligan which farm later became the family farm of Joseph and Mary CECRLE. After his wifes death, he lived with daughter Agnes until her marriage. Jim also operated a taxi service and had many regular customers for local trips as well as trips to Lincoln, Omaha, Excelsior Springs and St. Joseph, Missouri. He was assigned operator's license number 956, a number which his granddaugther, Elsie has had for ten years. (Milligan, p 325).

Vaclav married Emilie Cecrle on 21 May 1889. Emilie was born on 21 Jan 1867 in Bohemia; died on 3 Apr 1919 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The 1880, 1910, and 1920 census shows her as being born in Bohemia.

Mary married Josef F. "Joseph" Rohla about 1893. Josef was born on 22 May 1866 in Bohemia; died on 28 May 1943 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Agnes Vohnout on 31 Oct 1892 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Agnes (daughter of George (Jiri) Vohnout and Barbara ???) was born on 21 Jan 1872 in Bohemia; died on 13 Aug 1912 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charles Kebrle. Charles (son of Frank Kebrle and Belina Walter) was born on 5 Nov 1871; died on 31 May 1922; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Listings:

1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900 by Anton E. Wanek
SD 4 ED 26 Sheet 6A
#101-103
Kasik, Emil Hd W M Apr 1877 23 M1 Ne Boh Boh Farmer
Kasik, Barbra Wf W F Dec 1879 M1 0/0 Boh Boh Boh
HH 102-104
Joseph and Veronika Kasik
HH 103-105
James and Emma Kasik

1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated 19 and 20 April 1910 by J.G. Kopp
SD 4 ED 29 Sheet 5B
#15-16
Kassik, Emil Hd M W 33 M1 11 Neb Aust-Boh Aust-Boh Bohemia
n Farmer
Kassik, Barbora Wf F W 32 M1 11 5/5 Aust-Boh Aust-Boh Aust-Boh 1879 Bohemian
Kassik, Albert E Son M W 10 S Neb Neb Aust-Boh English
Kassik, Josephine E Dtr F W 8 S Neb Neb Aust-Boh
Kassik, Emil E. Son M W 5 S Neb Neb Aust-Boh
Kassik, Edd A Son M W 4 S Neb Neb Aust-Boh
Kassik, Rudolph Son M W 1 A Neb Neb Aust-Boh

HH 16-17 Frank and Anges Kassik

1920 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore, Glengary Twp
Enumerated ?? January 1920 by James Krejdle
SD 4 ED 34 Sheet 2B
38-38
Kassik, Emil Hd M W 42 M Neb Boh/Boh Boh/Boh Farmer
Kassik, Barbra Wf F W 40 M 1883 Na 1887 Boh/Boh Boh/Boh Boh/Boh
Kassik, Albert Son M W 20 S Neb Neb Boh/Boh
Kassik, Josey Dtr F W 18 S Neb Neb Boh/Boh
Kassik, Emil Son M W 15 Neb Neb Boh/Boh
Kassik, Edward Son M W 13 S Neb Neb Neb Boh/Boh
Kassik, Rudolph Son M W 11 S Neb Neb Boh/Boh
Kassik, Gorger Son (sic) M W 6 S Neb Neb Boh/Boh

HH 39-39 Frank Kassik

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated Apr 12, 1930 by Joseph Jicha Jr.
ED 30-17 SD 11 Sheet 5B
#99-100
Kassik, Emil Hd M W 52 M 22 Neb Czech Czech Farm
Kassik, Barbora Wf F W 49 M 19 Czech Czech Czech Mother Tongue Czech 1905 Na
Kassik, Edward Son M W 22 S Neb Neb Czech Farm Labor
Kassik, Emil Son M W 24 S Neb Neb Czech Farm Labor
Kassik, Rudolph Son M W 20 S Neb Neb Czech Farm Labor
Kassik, Georgia Dtr F W 16 S Neb Neb Czech

Emil married Barbora "Barbara" Herynk about 1899 in Nebraska. Barbora (daughter of Anton Herynk and Terezie Vejraska) was born on 4 Nov 1879 in Lodenice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 9 Sep 1933 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Fifty year member of the ZCJB Lodge Svatopluch Cech, and member of the village board for many years.

Albert married Mary Soukup on 20 Nov 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" M. Soukup and Anna Beznoska) was born on 4 Jun 1881 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 9 Apr 1909 in Oklahoma; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Marie Frycek on 21 Mar 1911. Marie (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Frycek and Terezie Pesik) was born on 25 Jan 1888 in Sechutice, Kralovice, Bohemia; died on 31 Mar 1940 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Josef V. "Joseph" Cecrle on 12 Apr 1909. Josef was born on 5 Feb 1880 in Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 28 Mar 1955 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married Adolph SKALKA. (Milligan, p 325).

Notes:

SSN 506-30-5430

Family/Spouse: Anna Bures. Anna (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Bures and Mary Jess) was born on 7 Aug 1894 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Jul 1983 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of the 1920 census, 21 year old James Rohla was living near his parents in Madison Township, and married to a 19 year old Anna, born in Nebraska of Bohemian parents. Dennis Belohlavy shows that Anna was born 1 May 1900 and died in July 1972, also in Geneva, Nebraska.

Family/Spouse: Anna Sladek. Anna (daughter of Tomas "Thomas" Sladek and Julia Rozanek) was born on 1 May 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Elsie Krupicka on 25 Aug 1925 in Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska. Elsie was born on 8 Mar 1906 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Jun 1999 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married Nick BARNA. (Milligan, p 325).

Notes:

James, a 1913 graduate of Milligan High School, enlisted in the Army on October 6, 1917. He served in France, engaging in the battles of Toul, St. Michiel, Meuse, and Argonne. He was attached to Company B, 314 Supply Train, 89th Division. He was honorably discharged on June 12, 1919. After his discharge and marriage, James farmed in Milligan. (Milligan, p 329).

James married Mamie Koca on 21 Jan 1922 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mamie (daughter of Albert Koca and Ruzena "Rosie" Simic) was born on 24 Jan 1899 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Oct 1983 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rose helped raise her brother Henry after their mother died. (Milligan, p 328).

Rose married Frantisek "Frank" Stych on 20 Feb 1917 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frantisek (son of Josef Stych and Josefina Kottova) was born on 8 Dec 1889 in Tusovice, Bohemia; died on 26 Jun 1974 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Emma Alice Suda. Emma (daughter of Joseph Suda and Francis "Fannie" Fujan) was born on 11 Dec 1907 in Nebraska; died on 26 Dec 1998 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hiney attended the Milligan Public School through the eighth grade, then stayed home to help his dad farm. (Milligan, p 328).

Henry married Agnes Herynk on 9 Jun 1931 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Agnes (daughter of Joseph Herynk and Anna Dlouhy) was born on 21 Nov 1909 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 7 Dec 1984 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, North Fork Precinct
Enumerated April 2, 1930
ED 76-14 SD 11 Sheet 1A Stamped 220
12-12
Kassik, Albert E Head M W 29 M 20 Neb Neb Czech Farmer
Kassik, Alice Wf F W 34 m 25 Neb Czech Czech

Albert married Alice W. Buzek on 28 Dec 1920 in Nebraska. Alice (daughter of Pavel "Paul" Buzek and Anna Marie Braum) was born on 7 Sep 1895 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; died in Apr 1967 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN 506-68-9738

Josephine married Frank Krejdl on 23 Nov 1920 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank was born on 16 Aug 1894 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 May 1965 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN 507-44-8657

Notes:

SSN 506-07-0840

Notes:

May have married Leona CECRLE on March 7, 1933

(Children of Vaclav CECRLE and Barbara NAIMON included a Leona, Mrs. RUDY KASSIK).

Rudolph married Leona B. Cecrle on 7 Mar 1933 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Leona (daughter of Vaclav Cecrle and Barbora Heida Naimon) was born on 6 Jan 1907 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Feb 2005 in Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska; was buried on 28 Feb 2005 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN 520-70-4744

Family/Spouse: Carl Marker. Carl was born on 4 Jan 1906 in Nebraska; died on 11 Feb 1977 in Wheatland, Platte County, Wyoming; was buried in Wheatland Cemetery, Wheatland, Platte County, Wyoming. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Agnes Smrha. Mary was born on 18 Mar 1911 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Aug 2008 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Frank Loukota on 8 Dec 1925 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank was born on 30 Apr 1903 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 Nov 1967 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 24 Nov 1967 in Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the flour and feed business with his father and brothers for 50 years. He became bored after his retirement, and found employment with the Geneva Implement Company. He was an instigator in getting an electrical substation in Milligan, and his home was the first residence to be connected to Natural Gas. Master Mason, Shriner and member of the York Rite and Scottish Rite. He was a dance manager for the Auditorium, and served on their board as well. (Milligan, p 326).

Albert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Leonard graduated from Milligan High School in 1940, and bought his brother, Albert, out in the wholesale soft drink business. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on December 3, 1941, ans was attached to the 503rd Fighter Squadron. His group was with the Eighth Air Force in England. He was discharged from the service on October 18, 1945, with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He went into partnership with his brothers, Fred and Albert, in the Feed Mill, Alfalfa Mill, and the implement business. They also distributed wholesale beer and soft drinks. Leonard also played the trumpet with many different bands over the years. He assumed the leadership of the Milligan Legion Brass Band in 1961, along with managing the Milligan Auditorium Theater from 1958 through 1962. He was active in numerous civic organizations. (Milligan, p 330).

Leonard married Arlene Venice Vnoucek on 21 May 1946. Arlene (daughter of Joseph Robert Vnoucek and Ella Eret) was born on 24 Jul 1925 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jan 2022 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have died young. Not listed on the 1920 census with his family.

Notes:

Rudy farmed with his family until entering the armed services in 1942. He was stationed in Czechoslovakia where he served as an interpreter. While there, he became acquainted with relatives from his father's side of the family. He was discharged in October, 1945. After his discharge, he worked in Geneva, Plattsmouth, and later Omaha. (Milligan, p 247).

Rudolph married Vera Rogers on 17 Jun 1961 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Vera was born after 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emilye spent much of her life caring for others. She took care of many mothers and new babies. She also cared for Vaclav Motis until his death, and remained in the home as a housekeeper and companion to his widow, An

She was proud of her Czech heritage, and for many years took part in the Czech pagent at the Wilber Czech Days. (Milligan, p 244).

Notes:

A graduate of Milligan High School, he played the trombone in local bands and started his musical career at K.G.B.Z. in York and later at K.M.M.J. at Clay Center. He served in the Air Force Band from 1942 until 1946. After his discharge, he played the trombone with such name bands as Tommy Dorsey, Russ Morgan, Lawrence Welch, Ted Weems, Jimmy Joy, Phil Levant and Frankie Masters. (Milligan, p 246).

Obituary

Joe J. Cercle, 87, Grand Island, died Thursday (8/5/04). Played the trombone in a U.S. Army Air Forces band, World War II.

Survivors: wife, Patricia; daughter, Roxan Brennan, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; sisters, Rose Krupicka, Geneva, Elsie Cecrle, Lincoln, Maryann Kronhoffman, Tobias, Blanche Chapek, Milligan; three grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home, Grand Island. Cremation will follow services, Westlawn Memorial Park Crematory. Private burial, Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. today, with family greeting friends 4-5 p.m. Memorials: Stolley Park Church of Christ or American Heart Association.

(Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy, from the 8 August 2004 issue of the Lincoln Journal Star)

He was listed in the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, as havign enlisted in the armed services on 22 Apr 1941 and released 28 Feb 1946

Joe married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After graduating from high school, Elsie moved to Omaha. She worked for awhile as a domestic, and in May, 1942 obtained a clerical position with the U.S. Corps of Engineers, where she was employed until 1946. At that time she transferred to the War Assets Administration. In 1948, she began her employment with the State of Nebraska in the Bureau of Vital Statistics. As of 1988, she was Assistant Director of the Bureau. Elsie remained actively involved in Czech heritage organizations, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. (Milligan, p 244).

Dennis Belohlavy emailed that the Wilber (NE) Republican news reported on December 8 that she was celebrating her Ninetieth birthday, being born on December 16, 1920.

Dennis also emailed her obituary, below, as was published in the 14 May 2014 Lincoln Journal Star.

Elsie M. Cecrle, age 93, Lincoln, died Sunday, May 4, 2014 in Lincoln. Born Dec. 16, 1920 to Joseph & Mary (Kasik) Cecrle in Milligan.

Survivors: sisters, Blanche Capek of Milligan, Mary Ann Kronhofman of Tobias; special friend, Donal E. "Sarge" Finn; nieces & nephews.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan with Father David Bourek officiating. Rosary service: 10 a.m. Friday at the church, prior to the funeral mass. No public visitation, cremation. Memorials in care of the family. Private family graveside services: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com?u?

?/u?More complete obituary, from the Farmer and Son website, below:

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 16, 2014, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan, Nebraska. Rosary service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, at the church, prior to the funeral mass. Private family graveside will be held at the Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan, Nebraska. No public visitation-cremation. Memorials are in care of Elsie's family.
Elsie Marie Cecrle was born to Joseph V. Cecrle and Mary (Kasik) Cecrle on December 16, 1920. She passed away May 4, 2014 at the Legacy Terrace in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 93 years, 4 months and 18 days.
Elsie graduated from Ohiowa Public School in 1938. Upon graduation, she moved to Omaha, NE, where she worked in the offices of the United States Corps of Engineers and the War Assets Administration. She than moved to Lincoln, NE and began her long time career with the Nebraska State Health Department on April 2, 1948. She started out as a clerk and was the Assistant Director of Vital Statistics at the time of her retirement on April 30?sup?th?/sup?, 1993.
Elsie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lincoln, NE and the St. Francis Altar Society Circle. She was interested in preserving her Czech heritage, and as a result was involved in numerous ethnic groups throughout the state. Of particular interest to Elsie were the local and State Czech Queen Pageants, which she helped coordinate. She was proud of her association with the Czech singing group, the Capital City Czech Choraliers, which she was a charter member. She continued to participate in the activities of these groups after her retirement. Elsie was also involved with the Nebraska Czechs of Lincoln, Nebraska Czech Inc., the Heritage League of Lincoln and the Nebraska Public Health Association. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Milligan, NE, the Eight and Forty in Lincoln and the Western Fraternal Life Association Lodge 76 of Milligan.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Joseph 1955, Mary 1980, brother Rudolph 1975, sister Emilye 1983, brother Joseph 2004, sister Rose 2007 and an infant brother at birth.
She is survived by sisters Blanche Capek and Mary Ann Kronhofman, special friend Donal E "Sarge" Finn and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Notes:

She was cremated with her ashes being interred at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan.

Rose married Lawrence A. Krupicka on 17 Sep 1947 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska. Lawrence (son of Adolph A. Krupicka, Sr. and Emma Krisl) was born on 31 Dec 1922 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 11 Aug 1975 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Blanche graduated from Milligan High School in 1943, having transferred there her junior year from Ohiowa. She taught county school for two years. After her children were born, she continued to work with youth on a volunteer basis--serving as both a Bluebird leader, and as a 4-H leader. (Milligan, p 239).

A public Funeral Service for Blanche will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Milligan, Nebraska.

A public Graveside Service will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery following the Funeral Service. Pastor Murry Johnston will officiate the services.

Public visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2020 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 Legion Auxiliary, Milligan Fire & Rescue, and the United Methodist Church in Milligan.

The Services will be live-streamed to our public facebook page. You can view the service by searching '@friendlyfuneraldirectors' and then looking for the link to the video in our facebook timeline.

Due to the Covid 19 Directed Health Measure Phase III, we are limited to 50% occupancy for the Funeral Service and we will be practicing social distancing as indicated by the measure. Per the family's request, masks will be required at the Funeral Service.

Blanche Anna (Cecrle) Capek was born to Joseph V. Cecrle and Mary M. (Kassik) Cecrle on February 28, 1926 on a farm near Milligan, Nebraska. She passed away on July 25, 2020 at Heritage Crossings Nursing Home in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 94 years, 4 months, and 27 days.

Blanche attended School District #39 as a youth. She then attended Ohiowa High School her Freshman and Sophomore years before transferring to Milligan High School for her Junior and Senior years, graduating with the class of 1943.

She taught country school for two years at District #32 and #65. Blanche married Joseph G. Capek on October 8, 1946 in Clay Center, Nebraska. They lived on a farm ? of a mile south of Milligan, until they built a house in January of 1986 and moved into Milligan. To this union, three children were born: Randall Gene, Larry Joel, and Jo Ann. Joe and Blanche loved to dance and went on many bus trips to dances. They also liked to travel, especially enjoying trips to Hawaii and to the Czech Republic to visit relatives.

Blanche was involved in many organizations. She worked with the Blood Mobile for 28 years, she was a lifetime member of the Milligan Jrs. Extension Club, she helped with Grassland Day for many years, and was a 4-H leader and Jr. Auxiliary Leader. Blanche was also a member of the Milligan United Methodist Church. She had a fondness for her cats and she especially loved Quincy and Ralphie.

Blanche was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joe; siblings Rudy, Emilye, Joe, Elsie, Rose, and MaryAnn.

She is survived by her children Randy Capek and wife, Lana of Tobias, Nebraska, Larry Capek and wife Adrienne of Milligan, Nebraska, Jo Capek of Lincoln, Nebraska; seven grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, three step great grandchildren; sister-in-law Lucille Capek of Milligan, Nebraska and many nieces and nephews.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Blanche married Joseph G. Capek on 8 Oct 1946. Joseph (son of Joseph Capek and Josephine Herynk) was born on 31 Jul 1920 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Sep 1999 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed as "Maryann Kronhoffman, Tobias" in the 2004 obituary of her brother Joe John Cercle.

A Funeral Service for Mary Ann will be held on Friday, August 30, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska with Kim Dunker presiding.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2019, from 1:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

Graveside Services will be conducted from the Ohiowa Public Cemetery following the funeral service.

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

Mary Ann Kronhofman was the youngest child born to Joseph and Mary (Kassik) Cecrle on a farm southwest of Milligan on July 9, 1928. She passed away on August 27, 2019 at the age of 91 years.

She attended District #39 Hillcrest Country School and Milligan High School graduating as valedictorian of her class of 1945.

After working 10 months at Guarantee Mutual Life Insurance of Omaha she returned to teach at District #5, a rural school north of Milligan for 1 year. She always took pride that she got her job in Omaha due to her good penmanship.

Mary Ann married Ed Kronhofman of Tobias on April 12, 1948. They lived on a farm six miles south of Milligan for 10 years, and then moved to the Dr. Blattspieler farm 3 miles east of Tobias on Hwy 74. After 14 years the farm was sold and they moved into Tobias. She lived there until moving to Heritage Crossings 4 years ago.

To this union 5 children were born.

Mary Ann was always busy on the farm. As a farmer's wife she had to play nursemaid to many newborn animals, did lots of gardening, cooking, baking, canning, sewing, and making crafts. Her love of animals continued throughout her life, as she always loved having a house cat. She enjoyed watching the birds at her feeders at home and at Heritage Crossings.

She worked for the Sunset Nursing home and in 1978 she started work at Peterson Manufacturing in DeWitt.

As an adult Mary Ann was baptized at the Exeter Methodist Church and was an active member at the Tobias Community Church and taught Sunday School. She took great joy in taking part in and organizing the Christmas Candle Lighting service held each year. She was a member of the 8 and 40, VFW Auxiliary and the Tobias American Legion Auxiliary. She received a certificate on her 90th birthday for over 60 years of service to our Veterans. She was also a member of the Misfits singing group, Red Hats and she enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. Mary Ann enjoyed spending time with her grand kids and great grand kids. They always brought a smile to her face.

Mary Ann kept her sense of humor throughout her illness. She will be greatly missed by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Cecrle; husband Edward; great-granddaughter Elizabeth Labenz; brothers, Rudy and Joe; sisters, Emilye Cecrle, Rose (Lawrence) Krupicka and Elsie Cecrle.

She is survived by Glenn (Trish) Kronhofman of Tobias, Cheryl (Don) Uher of Daykin, Galen (Trish) Kronhofman of Alma, Dan (Brenda) Kronhofman of Geneva, Karen Kronhofman (Brent Mitchell) of Lincoln; 18 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends.

(Obituary courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Edward Joe Kronhofman. Edward was born on 2 Apr 1920 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Jan 2005. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Jimmie helped his parents on their farm, and also briefly worked at Kassik Milling. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on March 1, 1951. He was assigned several bases, and also spent a year in Reykjavik, Iceland, where he was a powerman. He was discharged February 25, 1955, and moved to Belleville, Illinois, where he was employed by Union Electric and Power Company at Cahokia, Ilinois. He passed away while on the job. (Milligan, p 329).

Notes:

Irma R. Pribyl
Irma R. Pribyl 90, Milligan, died Saturday (06/28/08) in Exeter. Born November 29, 1917 to Frank and Rose (Kassik) Stych at Ohiowa, Neb.
Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Mary, Milligan; son-in-law, Bill Schwisow, Western, Neb.; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Roger Odvody, Milligan; Jeani and Ron Wegner, Wymore; Kim and Jim Steider, Geneva; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Dorothy Stych, Milligan; 23 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday (07/03/08), Milligan Auditorium with Rev. Karla Sheffy officiating. Burial: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday at Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials to the family. Farmer and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 6/30/2008. (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

Fred Stych

Fred Stych 87, Milligan, died Tuesday (2/10/09) in Geneva. Born to Frank & Rose (Kassik) Stych on May 9, 1921 at Ohiowa, Neb.

Survivors: wife, Dorothy, Milligan; son, Glenn & Deb, Exeter; daughter, Lana Daws & Jim, Seward.
Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Saturday (2/14/09) at Milligan Auditorium, Milligan, Neb. Officiating: Kim Dunker. Graveside services Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation beginning 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday (2/13/09) at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials to Milligan Rescue Unit or Fillmore County Hospital.

Source: Lincoln Journal Star online, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Fred married Dorothy Mae Slepicka on 10 Feb 1942 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Dorothy was born on 5 Feb 1923 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 18 Feb 2022 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charlie P. "CP" McAnelly, Jr.. Charlie was born on 21 Sep 1918 in Texas; died on 10 Aug 2003 in McGregor, McLennan County, Texas; was buried in Comanche Springs Cemetery, McGregor, McLennan County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married Louis MATTHIES and had Lorie, Louis, and Robert. (Milligan, p 328).

Obituary
Eleanor Emma Matthies (May 22, 1925 - November 28, 2011)

Services for Eleanor will be Friday December 2, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Ohiowa Public Cemetery. Visitation will begin Thursday at 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel in Milligan. Memorials are in care of the family in lieu of flowers. Eleanor Emma Matthies was born on May 22, 1925 on a farm east of Geneva to Frank and Emma (Suda) Kassik. She passed away at the Fillmore County Hospital on November 28, 2011 at the age of 86 years, 6 months and 6 days.

She graduated from Milligan High School in 1943 and then taught for a short time at area country schools. She married Louis H. Matthies Sr. on July 13, 1963 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Ohiowa. He passed away in 1979. To this marriage 4 children were born. They lived on a farm east of Ohiowa.

She moved to the Villa in Milligan and was currently living in the Exeter Care Center. She was a 44 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary and member of the Milligan and Geneva Senior Citizens. Eleanor cooked at area cafes until her retirement in 1990. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Emma Kassik, husband Louis Matthies Sr. and infant daughter Joy Marie. She is survived by her daughter, Lorie Pinkham and husband Scott of Minden, Louis (Butch) Matthies and wife Sherrie of Geneva and Robert (Bob) and wife Janet of Hastings; grandchildren Christopher, Joshua, Callie, Sophie and Ian Pinkham of Minden;Alexander and Catherine Matthies and Erick and Zackary Ackland of Geneva and Lauren and Andrew Matthies of Hastings; brothers Donald F. Kassik and wife Nori of Lawton Ok., Frank Kassik and wife Margaret and Robert Kassik and wife Marjorie all of Milligan.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Eleanor married Louis H. Matthies, Sr. on 13 Jul 1963 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Louis was born on 21 Feb 1920 in Nebraska; died on 21 Feb 1979 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married Tomako KOBAYASHI and had one daughter, Mary Jo, who married Jesse FOUNTAIN and they have a son, J.E. (Milligan, p 328).

SFC (Retired) Donald Frank Kassik

March 25, 1928 - January 26, 2013

Funeral service for SFC (Retired) Donald Frank Kassik, 84, Lawton will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel.

Sergeant Kassik passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Lawton with his family by his side.
Burial with full military honors will be in the Post Cemetery, Fort Sill.

The family will greet friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm prior to the funeral at the funeral home.
He was born March 25, 1928 in Geneva, Nebraska to Frank William Kassik Sr. and Emma Alice Suda. He grew up in Milligan, Nebraska and farmed from 1940 '96 1949, he then worked road construction up until he was drafted into the Army in 1951. He served in Japan twice, Vietnam twice, Germany and Korea. While on his first tour in Japan he met Nori Kobayashi, who worked for the 94th Engineer Maintenance Company, the two dated and eventually married on May 12, 1953 in Yokohama, Japan. On March 8, 1954 they welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Mary Jo. In 1957, while in Hanau, Germany, he completed and received his G.E.D. He retired September 1971 after 20 years of service.

After his retirement he volunteered at Center for Creative Living and McMahon-Tomlinson Nursing Center. He loved gardening and working with his hands, he loved helping his wife Nori's widowed friends with carpentry, plumbing and whatever else they needed; his friends called him "Mr. Fix". He was a lifetime member of The Retired Enlisted Association, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 56, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 751, Korean War Veterans Chapter 319, Veterans of Foreign Wars Chapter 5263, American Legion Post 29 and The 591st Engineer Maintenance Company. He received numerous awards including: A Certificate of Appreciation for Retirement from General Westmoreland and President Richard Nixon, The Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Achievement in The Republic of Vietnam and The Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations Against Hostile Forces.

Survivors include his wife, Nori of the home; his daughter Mary Jo Kassik Fountain and granddaughter Rebekah E. Fountain of Huntsville, Alabama; two brothers, Frank (Margaret) William Kassik Jr. and Robert (Marjorie) Ray Kassik of Milligan, Nebraska, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews in Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Eleanor Matthies.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

Married Margaret KREJCI and have five children: Kathryn, Paul married Jeanie KOTHE, Karen married Dean FILIPI who have Kelly and Matthew, Karla married Todd WYTHERS and Perry married Judy POUTRE. (Milligan, p 328).

Obituary below

Frank W. Kassik, Jr., 79, of Milligan, Neb. died Friday, May 1, 2015, in Geneva, Neb. Born March 30, 1936 in Milligan to Frank & Emma (Suda) Kassik Sr.

Survivors: Wife, Margaret, Milligan; Sons,Paul & wife Jeanie, Shickley, Neb., Perry & wife Judy, Milligan; Daughters, Kathy & Tom Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb., Karla Kassik, Lincoln, Karen & Dean Filipi, Milligan; Brother, Robert & wife Marjorie, Milligan; Sister-in law, Nori Kassik, Lawton, Okla.; 4 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 am Tuesday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan. Rosary: 7 pm Monday at Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Public visitation will begin Monday 1-7 pm at the Chapel in Milligan. Graveside services: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Obituary for Frank W. Kassik Jr.

Funeral Service for Frank will be 10:30 am Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan, Nebraska with Father Steve Thomlison officiating.

Rosary will be Monday evening at 7 pm at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel.

Public Visitation will begin Monday, May 4, from 1 pm until 7 pm.

Interment will follow at the Bohemian National Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the family for later designation.

Frank W. Kassik Jr. was born to Frank W. Kassik and Emma A. (Suda) Kassik on March 30, 1936 at Milligan, NE and passed away May 1, 2015 at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, NE at the age of 79. He was one of 4 children.

Frank attended all 12 years of school at the Milligan Public School and graduated with the class of 1954. He loved playing basketball,and he played in the school band. He went to work at the Kassik Milling Company. In 1957 he married Margaret Krejci at the St. Stephens Catholic Church in Exeter, NE. They made their home in Milligan, To this union 5 children were born, sons, Paul (Jeanie) Kassik, Perry (Judy) Kassik, daughters, Kathy (Tom) Gillmore, Karen (Dean) Filipi and Karla Kassik. 4 Grandchildren Kelly Filipi, Matt (Mindy) Filipi, Hilary Kassik & Tony (Ashley) Kassik. 5 Great Grandchildren Preston & Kinsley Waller, Addison & Gunnar Filipi & Saydee Kassik

His greatest joy was playing with the Milligan Czech Brass Band for over 50 years.
One of the things he always made time for was to watch his children's school events especially sporting events and played softball himself for over 20 years.
Watching his son-in-laws football games with the highlight being the 2015 basketball tournament. He loved to garden and raise tomatoes which he always enjoyed giving to those in need or those who would just take them. He was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Emma A. (Suda) Kassik, brother Don Kassik, & sister Eleanor (Kassik) Matthies.

He is survived by wife of 57 years Margaret (Krejci) Kassik, children Kathy (Tom) Gillmore, Paul (Jeanie) Kassik, Karen (Dean) Filipi, Karla Kassik & Perry (Judy) Kassik. brother Bob (Margie) Kassik. sister-in-law Nori Kassik, 4 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

Robert was born in the Charvat farm a mile and a half west of Milligan. He attended Milligan Public School and graduated with the class of 1959, at which time he went to work with the Farmers Co-op. On January 13, 1964, he went into active duty with the army and spent time in Germany. He was discharged on January 14, 1966, and returned to the Farmers Co-op. He is now assistant manager. (Milligan, p 331).


A Funeral Service for Robert will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the Milligan Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Murry Johnston and Pastor Mark Schutt presiding.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Military Graveside Services will be conducted at the Bohemian National Cemetery following the funeral service.

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

Robert Ray Kassik of Milligan passed away unexpectedly at Bryan East Hospital October 19, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born October 2, 1941 to Frank W. Sr. and Emma A. (Suda) Kassik on the Charvat farm a mile and a half west of Milligan.

Robert attended Milligan Public School and graduated in 1959. He began work for Farmers Cooperative in Milligan on June 1, 1960. On January 13, 1964 he went into active duty with the army and spent time testing artillery in Germany. He was discharged January 14, 1966, returning to his job at Farmers Cooperative where he continued to serve the patrons. He began his career there in the grain and agronomy departments, driving the propane truck and then moving indoors as assistant manager and then eventually branch manager at Milligan. He was with Farmers Cooperative for 48 years until his retirement in September 2008.

He married Marjorie Halama on March 7, 1975 at the Milligan United Methodist Church. To this union, two daughters were born: Karie Lynn and Stacey Jo.

He lived his entire life in Milligan serving the community in many ways. He was on the Milligan School Board from 1983 to 1998 and served as secretary. Robert was a lifetime member of the H.S.S.K. American Legion Post 240 in Milligan. In November 2018 he was honored with receiving a Quilt of Valor.

He was active over the years pitching for the Milligan men's softball team. He also enjoyed golfing but especially loved his bowling. Bob and Marge bowled with others on mixed leagues and he looked forward to bowling on Wednesday nights with the guys on the Kassik Milling bowling team. On December 29, 2000 he bowled a perfect 300 game at Friendly Lanes in Friend, believed to be the first in the alley's history. He also enjoyed playing poker especially at the annual Suda Christmas gathering the first Sunday in December. He was nicknamed "Vejce" (the Czech word for eggs) by his friends because following a night out with the guys he always told everyone to go to the Hilltop Caf? for "vejce." He enjoyed spending his spare time doing jigsaw puzzles and playing computer games.

Bob and Marge enjoyed attending all of Ethan's school and church activities, basketball games, baseball games and 4-H events. Ethan and Grandpa were close referring to each other as "best buddy" while Ethan's classmates affectionately referred to Bob as "Grandpa Fedora." Bob and Marge also enjoyed babysitting and being able to spend much quality time with Carter and Alice. He was very proud of his three grandchildren.

Everyone has always expressed how positive he was, never seeing him without a smile on his face and a friendly greeting or visit for all.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Frank W. Sr. and Emma A. (Suda) Kassik, sister and brother-in-law Eleanor and Louis Matthies; brothers Donald Kassik and Frank W. Kassik Jr.; father-in-law and mother-in-law Joseph and Evelyn Halama; infant niece Joy Matthies.

Survivors include: his wife of 44 years, Marjorie of Milligan; daughter Karie Jobman of Beatrice; daughter and son-in-law Stacey and Jim Muff of Crete; grandsons Ethanael Jobman and Carter Muff; granddaughter Alice Muff; sister-in-laws Nori Kassik of Lawton, OK; sister-in-law Margaret Kassik of Milligan; cousin Richard (Judy) Kassik of Milligan; nieces Mary Jo Fountain of Lawton, OK, Kathy (Tom) Gillmore of Lincoln, Karen (Dean) Filipi of Milligan, Karla Kassik of Lincoln, Lorie Ann (Scott) Pinkham of Minden; nephews Paul (Jeannie) Kassik of Shickley, Perry (Judy) Kassik of Friend, Louis Matthies of Geneva, Robert (Janet) Matthies of Hastings; and by many cousins and friends.

(Obituary shared by Dennis Belohlavy)

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Henry helped his father farm until he was inducted in the Army on October 13, 1965. He trained at Fort Benning in Georgia and Fort Sill in Oklahoma. After serving in Germany for 18 months, he returned to Milligan. He died in an auto accident. (Milligan, p 329).

Notes:

After graduating from High School in 1965, Ralph served on a Naval Ship off the coast of Viet Nam. He returned home to farm after completing his tour of duty. He is a Milligan Fireman, on the Board of Directors of the Farmer's Co-Op, and plays in the Legion Brass Band (Milligan, p 331).

Ralph J. Kassik
Ralph J. Kassik 60, Milligan, dies Thursday (10/4/07) in Geneva. He was born January 30, 1947 to Henry and Agnes (Herynk) Kassik at Friend, Neb. Member of Milligan American Legion Post #240. Survivors: wife, Brenda Kassik, Milligan; sons, Bryce Kassik, Milligan; Brent Kassik, Lincoln; brother & sister-in-law, Richard & Judy Kassik, Milligan; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Dan & Beverly Kotas, Milligan; nieces, nephews, many cousins and too many friends to list. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Zion Lutheran Church, Tobias, Neb. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Sunday (10/7/07) at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Military graveside services Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Memorials to the family in lieu of flowers. Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 10/6/2007, courtesty of Dennis Belohlavy.

Ralph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mildred married George I. Cruse on 6 Oct 1948. George was born on 6 Jan 1918 in Martland, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Mar 2003 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

At the time of the 1930 census, which was conducted in mid-April, Norma and her sister Dolores were living with their paternal grandparents, Frank and Josefa Loukota. Norma was listed as age 3 5/12, and Dolores was shown as 2 2/12, both born in Nebraska...with their father listed as born in Nebraska and their mother in Oklahoma. Norma was a 1944 graduate of Milligan High School, and Doris was a 1946 graduate. It therefore appears her year of birth was probably 1926, and not 1925 as shown by Carolyn Mastny.

Norma E. Kolb, 83, of Lincoln, widow of Elmer, died Wednesday (10/14/09). Homemaker. Active in North Bottoms Neighborhood Association.
Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Roger Allington, Lincoln; three grandchildren, Trevor (Carly) Maack; Tracy (Jeremy) Mumm; Ryan (Jessica) Allington; one great grandson, Clint Mumm. Preceded in death by one sister.
Memorial services 11:00 a.m. Monday (10/19/09) at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street. Rev. Gil Karges. Inurnment: Wyuka Cemetery. Memorials to Lincoln Children's Zoo. Visitation with family 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at funeral home.

(From the Lincoln Journal, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Elmer L. Kolb. Elmer was born on 8 Aug 1927; died on 21 Apr 2003 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Served in the U.S. Army for four years, being stationed in Germany. (Milligan, p 326).

A Funeral Service for Tom will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Kim Dunker will officiate the service.

Visitation will take place on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan.

Following the Funeral Service it was Tom's wish to be cremated. His cremains will be placed in the Bohemian National Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Ulysses Volunteer Fire Department, Dwight American Legion, or Ulysses Cemetery Association.

Tom C. Kassik was born on April 27, 1948 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Albert & Neva (Hawthorne) Kassik. He passed away on December 6, 2018 in David City at the age of 70 years, 7 months, and 9 days.

He grew up in Milligan, Nebraska where as a young boy, he went to the Mill (Kassik Milling) with his father and helped grind feed.

Tom attended school in Milligan and graduated in 1966. He then attended Milford Vocational School in Milford, Ne where he was educated in auto mechanics. After his graduation from Milford, he enlisted in the Army in 1968 and served until 1970.

Upon his return from the service, he farmed and raised cattle. He later became a truck driver. He often told how he saw the entire lower 48 states and most of Canada in the 30 years he spent on the road.

On March 26, 2006, He married DeLores (Miller) Hood at their home in Milligan. They later moved to Ulysses, NE. This marriage brought along two grown daughters and two grandsons. Tom enjoyed being known as "Grandpa Tom".

Tom retired, but not quite. He enjoyed hauling grain for D & R farms when they needed him and then later for Bertrand Farms. He claimed trucking was in his blood.

Tom was a member of the Milligan Volunteer Fire Department as well as a member of the Masonic Lodge in Geneva. After moving to Ulysses, he joined the American Legion in Dwight Ne.

Tom suffered a heart attack and passed away on December 6, 2018. He will be remembered for his quiet manner and his gentle kindness to his family and friends. May he rest in the loving care of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Sam Kassik; and his first wife Carol Mooney.

He is survived by his wife, DeLores Kassik of Ulysses, Nebraska; stepson Arley Mooney of Lincoln, Nebraska; stepdaughters Natalie Mooney-Murray and husband Thomas of North Grafton, Massachusetts, Laurie Elder and husband Robert of Ulysses, Nebraska, Linda Metzger and husband Garin of Seward, Nebraska; grandchildren Bailey Mooney of Bee, Nebraska, Ethan Murray of North Grafton, Massachusetts, Wyatt Elder of Ulysses, Nebraska, Morgan Elder of Ulysses, Nebraska; nieces, cousins, and friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Thomas married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

A graduate of Lincoln Northeast High School. Never married. Bachelors from Wesleyan; Master in School Administration from the University of Nebraska. He taught High School in Friend until he passed away from a heart attack at school in 1982. A ten year scholarship, awarded each year to a graduating senoir, was established as a Memorial to him. (Milligan, p 197).

Notes:

Dennis received a football scholarship to Doane College in Crete, and graduated with a bachelors degree in 1971. He is in Banking in Denver, Colorado. (Milligan, p 198).

After a 6 month battle with cancer, Dennis died peacefully on Sunday, June third surrounded by numerous friends and his wife Susan Beranek. In addition to his wife, Dennis is survived by Tom and Patricia Foster (brother-in-law and sister in-law), Luke Foster (nephew), Laura Foster (niece), Joanne & Lyle Lewis (aunt/uncle) and other relatives.

He is a graduate of Doane College (Crete, NE) where he was a member of the 1967 - 1970 winning football team. He and the entire team were recently admitted to the Honor D hall of fame.

Dennis had a lengthy career in banking which began at Gateway Bank & Trust in Lincoln, NE. After relocating to Denver in 1980 he worked for a variety of financial service organizations.

Dennis was a 30+ year survivor of Ewing's Sarcoma cancer. The past 36 years he has been an avid golfer, motorcyclist, skier, swimmer, Caribbean traveler, wine aficionado, and grill master.

There will be a Celebration of His Life on Saturday, June 16, 2012. From 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM, at the DoubleTree Hotel, 7801 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. A Wake at 5:00 PM will follow at the home of Pam Kenny and Doug Kline, 3806 South Jersey, Denver, Colorado 80237.

A special room rate will be given at the DoubleTree Hotel for the Celebration of Life for Dennis L. Beranek.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Stacey Hick's fundraising page:

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/DetermiNation/

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Stacey is running the Chicago marathon in honour of Dennis and all money raised will go to the American Cancer Society.

Dennis 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]