Marie Frycek

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A hard working person, Marie spent a great deal of time at the mill sacking flour, and doing other jobs. Despite her busy schedule she always managed to find time to help others. (Milligan, p 327).

Marie married Albert Joseph Kassik, Sr. on 21 Mar 1911. Albert (son of Josef Kasik and Veronika Franek) was born on 10 Mar 1879 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Sep 1963 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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).

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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]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A Funeral Service for Deanie will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Milligan Auditorium. Father Scott Courtney will officiate the service.

Burial will follow in the in Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan, Nebraska.

Visitation will be held at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, in Milligan on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Dean Michael Kassik was born to Laura (Bigelow) Kassik and Dean Albert Kassik on June 9, 1990 in Geneva, NE. He passed away on June 20, 2017 in Milligan, Nebraska at the young age of 27.

Dean Michael was so very loved and from the very beginning has always been the center of his parent's and sister's world. He was always very high spirited and from a young age he had an eye for adventure and was gifted with extreme intelligence. Deanie loved more than anything to dance, was the life of the party most times, and enjoyed cracking jokes and making people laugh.

Dean went through school with a 4.0 and was the valedictorian of his class. He participated in all four sports during all four years of his high school career. He was on the speech team, quiz bowl, class play, class officer (president of his class) and earned high honors each year. Upon graduation he attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was a semester away from graduating with his Accounting degree.

Deanie had a very tender heart. He loved his nieces very much and they brought so much joy to his life. He truly enjoyed spending time with them and would often refer to them as "his five girls". He simply adored his two sisters, and would often say how lucky he was to rely on both of them for lifes advice throughout his years. Deanie idolized his father and admired his strong work ethic. Deanie's first true love was, of course, his mom, Laura. Dean recently learned how to make moms signature "meatloaf", and was excited to have more cooking lessons.

Deanie worked at Kassik Milling, the family business, throughout his teen years, and majority of his adult life. He tried very hard to accomplish all tasks he was given and took so much pride in helping his Dad and Uncle Mike "run" Kassik Milling-always saying how some day he was gonna take over and make his father proud.

Deanie struggled with mental illness. He found the Lord, and became deeply devoted to Christ, praying many times throughout the day, and attending church every Sunday. He encouraged others to pray with him and talk about Christ. He often spoke of gods grace and mercy and how he was destined for Heaven-truly a walking angel on this earth.

Dean Michael Kassik was preceded in death by His grandparents Leonard Kassik and Henry & Roma Bigelow.

He is survived by his parents Laura & Dean Kassik: sisters and brother-in-law Abbey Kassik, Ashley & Steven Havel; Grandmother Arlene Kassik; nieces Ava, Lilly, Livia, Kora, and Laney; and a host of Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and friends.