Marie Kocal

Notes:

Marie lived with her mother, Mary Kocal, and after Marie, her husband, and small son left for America; her mother married Joseph Krikava and this couple also came to America. The Krikavas had one daugher, Anna, and she married Stephan Hlina. Joseph and Mary Krikava are buried in the Catholic cemetery. (Milligan, p 237).

On the marriage license of her eldes son, Vaclav, she was instead listed as Mary ROZKOT.

Obituary, from FindAGrave

Marie Kocal Capek was born August 26, 1847 in Lodenic, Czechoslovakia. She died after a short illness at the home of her oldest son, Vaclav, Sunday, December 3, 1939, at the age of 92 years, 3 months, and 7 days.

She was united in marriage to Jan Capek August 23, 1869, and in 1880 came to America with her husband and oldest son, Vaclav. They arrived in Baltimore, and from there headed straight west via Chicago to Exeter, where they were met by Frank and Anton Svec, and brought to the Svec home April 27, 1880.

They picked up farm jobs and both hired out as jobs were to be had. After some time they purhased the eighty where their son Anton now lives and built a sod house. Instead of living here, however, they rented a farm from Vaclav Bernasek, which was just a little more improved, and farmed it for eleven years. Then they moved back to the home farm, and commenced to build their fortune with the aid of their family of five boys and one girl. In October,1917, leaving the home place to their son Anton, they moved to Milligan.

After her husband's death June 15, 1934, grandmother continued living in town for about two years. Mrs. Fannie Kunce stayed with her. In November, 1936, with the assistance of her dearest friend and neighbor, Mrs. Albert Placek (deceased) she packed her belongings and moved to the home of her son Frank. The last two and a half years she lived with her son Vaclav.

The deceased is survived by her five sons, Vaclav, Frank, Anton, Joseph, and Rudolph, twenty-one grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Her only daughter Anne Smith, preceded her in death July 2, 1934.

Marie married Jan "John" Capek in Aug 1869 in Bohemia. Jan was born on 9 Dec 1844 in Kraj Praha, Okres Nove Straseci, Lodenice, Bohemia; died on 15 Jun 1934 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He came to America when he was two years old. He owned and lived on a farm located two miles south of Milligan SW 1/4 of 24-6-1. Besides farming, he did custom work for others. (Milligan, p 243).

Vaclav married Anna Vejraska on 15 Jan 1907 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Josef Vejraska and Marie Kucera) was born on 21 Jan 1879 in Bohemia; died on 12 Jan 1963; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frank was a farmer, and also raised geese, ducks, chickens, hogs and cattle. He also worked with bees. He was a member of Svatopluk Lodge #420. (Milligan, p 236).

Frank married Mary Matejka on 22 Feb 1909 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Vaclav "James" Matejka and Anna Simacek) was born on 24 Jan 1890 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Apr 1962 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anton, along with his two older brothers, was needed to help in the fields and to take care of the livestock, so he only received six years of schooling. (Milligan, p 232).

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated April 7, 1930
ED 30-17 SD 11 Sheet 3B
50-51
Capek, Joseph Head M W 44 S 23 Ne Czech Czech Farmer
Capek, Josie Wf F W 41 S 20 Neb Czech Czech
Capek, Rose Dtr F W 18 S Neb Neb Neb
Capek, Joseph Son M W 9 9/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Capek, Arnold Son M W 1 2/12 S Neb Neb Neb
51-52
Anton and Anna Fujan family
52-53
Capek, Anton Head m W 46 M 35 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Capek, Agnes Wf F W 39 M 28 Neb Czech Czech
Capek, Irma Dtr F W 10 4/6 S Neb Neb Neb
Capek, Anton Son M W 6 3/12 S Neb Neb Neb

Anton married Agnes Herynk on 25 Feb 1919. Agnes (daughter of Anton Herynk and Terezie Vejraska) was born on 1 Nov 1890 in Nebraska; died on 31 Jul 1984 in Geneva, 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, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated April 7, 1930
ED 30-17 SD 11 Sheet 3B
50-51
Capek, Joseph Head M W 44 S 23 Ne Czech Czech Farmer
Capek, Josie Wf F W 41 S 20 Neb Czech Czech
Capek, Rose Dtr F W 18 S Neb Neb Neb
Capek, Joseph Son M W 9 9/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Capek, Arnold Son M W 1 2/12 S Neb Neb Neb
51-52
Anton and Anna Fujan family
52-53
Capek, Anton Head m W 46 M 35 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Capek, Agnes Wf F W 39 M 28 Neb Czech Czech
Capek, Irma Dtr F W 10 4/6 S Neb Neb Neb
Capek, Anton Son M W 6 3/12 S Neb Neb Neb

Joseph married Josephine Herynk on 22 Feb 1909 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Josephine (daughter of Anton Herynk and Terezie Vejraska) was born on 1 Jul 1888 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 6 Mar 1969 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rudolph married Mary Anna Hromadka on 14 Feb 1911 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of John Hromadka and Anna Kral) was born on 14 Aug 1893 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 May 1978 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Information:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Precinct
Enumerated April 18, 1930 by Frank M. Svec
ED 76-1 SD 11 Sheet 4A Stamped 114
HH 75-75
Frank (51), James (49) and Rose (38) Smith, siblings
HH 76-76
Smith, Edward Hd M W 40 M 24 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Smith, Anna Wf F W 38 M 22 Neb Czech Czech
Smith, Helen Dtr F W 15 S Neb Neb Neb
Smith, Edward J Son M W 14 S Neb Neb Neb
Smith, Anna M Dtr F W 10 S Neb Neb Neb
Smith, Clara Dtr F W 8 S Neb Neb Neb
Smith, Dorothy Dtr F W 5 S Neb Neb Neb

Anna married Edward Smith on 11 Aug 1913 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Edward (son of John Fucik and Barbara Papik) was born on 9 Aug 1889 in Kramer, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 9 Apr 1953 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Agnes received her B.S.B.A. in 1934 from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, where she was a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Fraternity. She was a member of Western Fraternal Life for over 60 years. She was active and involved in numerous community fraternal and civic organizations. (Milligan, p 286).

Agnes married Frank V. Hamouz on 21 Nov 1950 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank (son of Frank J. Hamouz and Anna Koca) was born on 20 Sep 1907 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 15 Oct 1993 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna E. Urban, 93, Geneva, widow of Leo, died Tuesday (4/17/07) in Geneva. Born to Vaclav and Anna (Vejraska) Capek on July 12, 1913, at Milligan.

Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Rita and Louis Lichti, Geneva; grandchildren, spouses, Patti and Jamie Wenz, Audrie and Brian Bates, Carmen and Brion Westfahl, Craig Lichti, all of Lincoln; six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Farmer and Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Pastor Chris Lake officiating. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.

Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 4/18/2007, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Family/Spouse: William Vosika. William was born about 1913; died on 26 Jul 1944 in France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Leo Urban. Leo (son of Vaclav Urban and Frances Bartu) was born on 26 May 1908 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Dec 1996 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Viola Frances Kalina on 25 Jul 1933 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Viola (daughter of Frank Kalina and Barbara Bedlan) was born on 12 Aug 1914; died on 10 Jul 1976 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri; was buried in Ozark Memorial Gardens, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Betty Grebl on 3 Nov 1979 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri. Betty was born after 1909. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After graduating from the 8th grade, Mamie remained home to help her parents with the farm. She lived with them on their farm until their deaths. She was a avid gardener, and member of St. Wecneslaus Catholic Church. (Milligan, p 240).

Alice married George Clifford Bures in 1933 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. George (son of Frantisek "Frank" Bures and Anna Ruzicka) was born on 28 Mar 1909 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Feb 1980 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anton graduated from Milligan High School in 1941 and helped his father on the family farm after his graduation. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in March, 1944, training at Camp Pendelton. He was in the Pacific theater and landed at Nagasaki two days after the A-Bomb and stayed there for almost a year with the Military Police Occupational Forces. He was honorably discharged in August, 1946. (Milligan, p 233).

(Medical):Anton found out he had cancer in September, 1977, and suffered for two years. A greater share of this time was sepnd in hospitals. (Milligan, p 233).

Anton married Edna Anna Zumpfe on 8 Apr 1947 in Saline County, Nebraska. Edna was born on 26 Jan 1926 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 9 May 2016 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"....one sister, Clara TESAR of Beaver Crossing...." (Milligan, p 297).

Clara married Louis Tesar on 8 Oct 1929 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Louis (son of John Tesar, Sr. and Anezka "Agnes" Svec) was born on 2 Jun 1903 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; died in Jan 1984 in Beaver Crossing, Seward County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rose married Ernest Hayek on 17 Nov 1931 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Ernest was born about 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After graduating from 8th grade, Joseph remained at home to help his father on the farm. He entered the armed services on September 11, 1942 in the Field Artillery, 35th Division. He served in the European theatre, returning stateside on September 10, 1945. He contracted polio in 1949. After this, he remained on his farm, working the land and raising cattle. He was active in civic events, as well as serving on the local school board for 13 years. (Milligan, p 239).

Obituary

Capek -- Joseph G., 79, Milligan, died Sunday (9/5/99). Born, Milligan (7/31/20) to Joseph and Josephine (Herynk) Capek. Survivors: wife, Blanche; sons, daughtersin-law, Randy and Lana, Tobias, Larry and Adrienne, Milligan; daughter, Jo Capek, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Arnold and Lucille, Milligan; sisters, brother-in-law, Rose and Ernest Hayek, Friend, Clara Tesar, Beaver Crossing; seven grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Milligan Auditorium. Kim Dunker officiating. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Tuesday, Farmer and Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials care of family.

(Obituary courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from the 6 Sept 1999 issue of the Lincoln Journal Star)

Joseph married Blanche Anna Cecrle on 8 Oct 1946. Blanche (daughter of Josef V. "Joseph" Cecrle and Mary Kasik) was born on 28 Feb 1926 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Jul 2020 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Arnold attended school at District #43 to the eighth grade then went to Milligan High School and graduated with the class of 1946. After graduation he worked on the farm with his father and brother until August of 1951 when he was inducted into the armed services. He took his basic training at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas and went overseas and spent time in Japan and Korea. Arnold was discharged in May of 1953, and came back to farm with his parents." (Milligan, p 234).

Obituary

A Funeral Service for Arnold will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Milligan. Pastor Pat Norris will officiate the service.

Military Graveside Services will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery following the Funeral Service.

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

Memorials are suggested to the Milligan Fire & Rescue or the Milligan American Legion.

Arnold A. Capek was born to Joseph & Josephine (Herynk) Capek on January 24, 1929 near Milligan, Nebraska and passed away on December 25, 2017 at his home, near Milligan at the age of 88 years, 11 months, and 1 day. He was one of 4 children born in the family.

Arnold started school at District 43 where both of his parents attended. He went to Milligan High School in 1942 and graduated in 1946.

He was a life-long farmer in the Milligan, Nebraska area. He farmed with his dad first until he was inducted into the Army in August of 1951. He served in the Korean Was and was very proud of his service. After being honorably discharged from the military, he returned home in May of 1953 and began farming again.

On November 14, 1953, he was united in marriage to Lucille Most at the Methodist Church in Milligan by Rev. Leroy Seavers. To this union, 3 children were born: Susan, Roger & Gerald. This last November Arnold and Lucille celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.

They lived in the same house where Arnold was born until 1977 when they moved to their new home, ? mile south of the existing home, built by their nephews Randy & Larry Capek.

Arnold served 30 years on the Milligan Rural Fire Department, a term on the Milligan School Board, served as a director on the Milligan Farmers Co-op Board, and 29 years on the Farmers & Merchants Bank Board. He was also involved with the Milligan American Legion being in charge of ticket sales for 17 years for the Stag & Stagette events. He was also a seed dealer for most of his adult life.

Special memories that Arnold had included going on the 1st Korean Honor Flight to Washington D.C. and also receiving his quilt of valor in 2013.

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents Joseph & Josephine Capek; sisters and brothers-in-law Clara (Louis) Tesar, Rose (Ernest) Hayek; and brother Joseph Capek.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 64 years Lucille Capek; daughter Susan (Charlie) Morton; sons Roger (Carol) Capek, Gerald (Margaret) Capek; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Blanche Capek and Norma (Jim) Kotas all of Milligan, Nebraska; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Arnold married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Helen M. Pribyl, 91, Friend, died Tuesday (5/17/05) in Exeter. Born, Milligan (12/3/13) to Rudolph and Mary (Hromadka) Capek.

Survivors: son, Gary and wife Lois Pribyl, Friend; daughters, Glory and husband Kenneth Chab, Friend, Glady and husband Thomas Weber, all Friend; brother, Rudy R. Capek Milligan; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. The Rev. Jack Scavo. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials in care of the family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star Archives)

Helen married Louis Pribyl on 13 Feb 1934 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Louis was born on 15 Jul 1911 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 21 Sep 2002 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Introduced to music by his mother at a young age, he pursued a career in that field with zest throughout the rest of his life. John enlisted in the U.S. Army in September, 1941, serving four years in the Asiastic Pacific Theatr and the Philippine Liberation operation. He was a member of the Army Sixth Division Band, and honorably discharged in December, 1945. After his marriage, John farmed and played in various community orchestras. He was killed in a truck accident at the age of 44. (Milligan, p 238).

John married Rosemary Kovanda on 22 Oct 1946. Rosemary (daughter of Frederick F. Kovanda and Rose Bulin) was born on 27 May 1921 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Jul 2011 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Irene SSN: 507-34-4474

Irene married Bernard Robert Svec on 10 Oct 1963. Bernard (son of Emil Svec and Helen Fujan) was born on 7 Oct 1924 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Jun 2013 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He graduated from Milligan High School in 1942, with it's largest graduating class of 27 students. Rudy was an athlete and musician. He entered the armed services in 1944, training in Fort Hood, Texas. He left for overseas with the 43rd Infantry as a Bowing Automatic Rifleman in Luzon, Phillipines, where he was stationed for four months. He later spent 12 months at the 3291st Signal Base Depot at Yokohama, Japan, serving as warehouse foreman. He was discharged in 1946 at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He returned to farming with his parents and also played in area dance bands, namely Tom Bures, Henry Steinacher and Robert Roesner. (Milligan, p 242).

Rudy Richard Capek

Rudy Richard Capek 82, Milligan, died Friday (10/26/07) in Geneva. Born to Rudolph & Mary (Hromadka) Capek on January 5, 1925 at Milligan.

Survivors: wife, Louise Capek, Milligan; son, Glen Capek & wife, Jan Edgecome, Geneva; daughters, Karen & Ken Jefferson, Lincoln; Deb & Kurt Oates, Crete; granddaughters, Andrea Jefferson, Phoenix, Ariz.; Alyssa Bolen, Marion, Ark.; MariBeth & Julianna Capek, Geneva; brother-in-law, Bernard Svec, Milligan; sister-in-law, Rosemary Capek, Geneva; nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday (10/29/07) at Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. Rev. Carla Sheffy-Harris officiating. Military Graveside Services Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation beginning Sunday 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Milligan Methodist Church, Legion, Cemetery, Auditorium or Fire & Rescue.

Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 10/27/2007, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Rudy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSDI:

HELEN A MIKA 04 Sep 1914 01 Nov 1998 (V) 68510 (Lincoln, Lancaster, NE ) (none specified) 506-30-6108 Nebraska

Family/Spouse: George Mika. George was born on 4 Apr 1911; died in Jan 1979 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edward J. Smith

Edward J. Smith 91, Dorchester, passed away Monday (7/16/07) in Lincoln. Born to Ed and Anna (Capek) Smith on a farm at Milligan.

Survivors: sisters, Anna Smith, Emerald, Dorothy Tuttle, Friend; sisters in law, Olga Nejdl, Crete, Edna Capek, Milligan; brother in law, Kenny Ebbka. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen; sisters, Helen Mika, Clara Vanek; brothers in law, George Mika, Clarence Vanek, Carl Tuttle.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday (7/19/07), Dorchester United Methodist Church. Visitation beginning 2 p.m. Wednesday (7/18/07), Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Family will greet friends 7 p.m. Interment: Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials: Tabitha, Dorchester UMC, Friend Hospital.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 7/18/2007).

Edward married Helen Zumpfe on 20 Jun 1942. Helen was born before 1922; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was said to have married a Clarence Otto around 1945. In the obituaries of at least two of her siblings, however, she is simply listed as Anna Smith.

Obituary

Anna Helen Smith, 104 of Emerald and Lincoln passed away on September 19, 2022. Anna was born on February 15, 1918 on the family farm near Milligan, Nebraska to Edward and Anna (Capek) Smith. She was one of five children. Anna attended elementary school District 96, which was 3/4 mile from the family farm. Anna had perfect attendance in 1930. Anna graduated from Milligan High School in 1935. Shorty after graduation she moved to Lincoln where she worked as a maid.

In 1942, after World War II broke out, she knew there were other opportunities for ladies. Meadow Gold Dairy had an ad in the newspaper for ladies to deliver milk with horse and wagon. She applied and got the job. She felt her farm experience helped her land the job. She delivered milk in the 27th, A to South Street area. Milk was in glass bottles, and sold for 9 cents a quart. She got off work early enough so she was able to acquire a second job. She cooked and served food at the Hi-Y, where the students from the Aviation School ate their meals. Later she worked at Cushman's assembling bomb fuses until the war was over. Later she worked at Western Electric for 10 years. When the company moved from Lincoln to Omaha she opted to stay in Lincoln.

In 1962 she met Ray Wells, a farmer. Together they raised hogs, farmed the land and raised horses. They enjoyed participating in local rodeos. She even learned barrel racing. She retired in 1981 after Ray's death. She then bought a house near Bryan Hospital and had it moved on her property. She spent many hours grooming her flower gardens which contained a multitude of Iris, perennials, and clematis. She was a member of the Lincoln Iris Society. She won awards at the Iris Shows- best color and for having the second most blue ribbons. She lived independently until three months before her 100th birthday. Most recently, she has been a resident at Tabitha long-term care in Crete, Nebraska.

Anna is survived by a daughter, Paula (Michael) Downey, Warner Robins Georgia, three Grandchildren: Jillian (Kirt) Kreutzer, Adam (Kellie) Downey, and Caitlyn Downey, two great grandchildren: Elliot and Jude Kreutzer. Nieces and Nephews: Carol (Jim) Hansen, Denton, Texas, Sharon Featherston, Twin Falls, Idaho, Gary (Chere) Tuttle, Friend, Nebraska, Vickie Garrett, Sarasota, Florida, Martha Synhorst, Cedaredge, Colorado, and David Tuttle, Tekamah, Nebraska, as well as a multitude of great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by many distant relatives and friends from the Iris Club, Denton Historical Society, Extension Service and numerous other clubs with which she was involved, as well as caring neighbors, Eunice and John Cernohlavek and Marge and Ron Grieff.

She was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Anna Smith, Sisters and brother in laws: Helen and George Mika, Clara and Clarence Vanek, Dorothy and Carl Tuttle as well as one brother and sister-in-law: Edward and Helen Smith. She was also preceded in death by her ex-husband, Clarence Otto, and significant other, Ray Wells.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 10:30am at Butherus Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Burial will be at the Emerald Cemetery. Memorials to the Exeter/Milligan School Scholarship Foundation c/o Generations Bank, 139 South Exeter Ave., Exeter, NE 68351.

(Published on Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home website, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

SSDI:

CLARA M VANEK 29 Aug 1922 27 Aug 2005 (V) 83341 (Kimberly, Twin Falls, ID ) (none specified) 506-20-7637 Nebraska

Family/Spouse: Clarence T. Vanek. Clarence was born on 25 Nov 1917; died on 24 Jun 2006 in Kimberly, Twin Falls County, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In Memory Of Dorothy R. Tuttle

Dorothy Ruth Tuttle was born on January 5, 1925 to Edward and Anna (Capek) Smith on the farm near Milligan, Nebraska. She attended country school District 96 and graduated from Milligan High School in 1942. Dorothy was united in marriage to Carl Tuttle on October 3, 1942 in Papillion, NE. They lived in Lincoln for a short time before returning to the Friend area where they crop and dairy farmed for over 40 years. For many years she taught Sunday School at Friend Gospel Tabernacle as well as being active in the Ladies' Missionary Circle. In 1982 they moved into Friend. Dorothy worked at Warren Memorial Hospital in the laundry, housekeeping, and activities departments for the next 20 years. She was also a member of the Warren Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. After retiring, she occasionally worked at the Lauber-Moore Funeral Home.

Until the time of her death, she was actively involved at the Friend Manor by volunteering with mail, Bingo, and church on Sunday afternoons. Dorothy had a passion for Alzheimer's awareness, which she honored by decorating a Christmas tree in purple every year. As a woman who cared about family, she took pride in chronicling the family genealogy through past pictures, letters, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and reunions. She diligently cared for her ever-growing flowerbeds and took great pleasure in hearing that others admired them as well. Ultimately, she will be remembered for her strong faith, steadfast prayer, and her love for the Lord and her family.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Anna; her husband, Carl; sisters and spouses Helen (George) Mika and Clara (Clarence) Vanek; brother and spouse Edward (Helen) Smith; brothers-in-law Elmer Eigsti, Walt Lee, Vestal Boswell, Larry Shacklett, and Swede Mortensen Harold Engel; sisters-in-law Edith Tuttle, Neva Eigsti, Wilmetta Engel, and Geraldine Tuttle.

She is survived by her children and spouses, Carol and Jim Hansen, Rogers, MN; Gary and Chere Tuttle, Friend, NE; Martha and Mervyn Synhorst, Cedaredge, CO; David and Rose Tuttle, Tekamah, NE; grandchildren and spouses, Ann and Ralph Hamann, Cloquet, MN; Shere' and Bodie Perkins, Justin, TX; Galen and Jamie Tuttle, Friend, NE; Melissa and Jason Norris, Liberty, MO; Carter Synhorst, Grand Junction, CO; Andrew Tuttle, Omaha, NE; Anthony Tyler Tuttle, Friend, NE; Rachel, Victoria, and Alexandria Tuttle, Tekamah, NE; great-grandchildren Aliya, Matthew, and Ana Hamann, Cooper and Lincoln Perkins, Peyton Norris, and Avery and Reese Tuttle; sister, Anna Smith, Emerald, NE; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Lois Mortensen, Springfield, MO, Joyce Shacklett, Fort Collins, CO, and Maxine and Henry Jauhiainen, Duluth, MN; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Don Tuttle, Friend, NE and Keith (Cathy) Tuttle, Beloit, WI; as well as numerous extended relatives.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 29, 2010, at the Friend Christian Assembly in Friend with Pastor Jerry Gill officiating. Interment will be in Andrew Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2010, from 4-7pm at Friend Christian Assembly. Memorials have been established to Friend Christian Assembly or to the Friend Manor.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from the Lauber Moore Funeral Home)

Dorothy married Carl Tuttle on 3 Oct 1942. Carl was born on 17 Feb 1925; died on 13 Aug 1999 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James is mentally retarded. He lived at home with his parents until 1980, at which time he became a client at the Region V Mental Retardation Services in Fairbury, Nebraska. There he is employed at a sheltered workshop. His parents visit weekly, and they all eat supper together. (Milligan, p 287).

Frank 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]

Notes:

Lloyd L. Tesar, age 80, of Aurora, died Sunday, October 23, 2011 in Aurora. Born December 21,1930 to Louis and Clara (Capek) Tesar in Beaver Crossing.

Survivors: wife, Ardis (West Peterson) Tesar of Aurora; sons, Tim Peterson and wife Kimmie of Dannebrog, Russ Peterson of Utica; daughters, Tara Hanneman and husband Kirk of Aurora, Shari Krejci and husband Mike of Aurora; five grandchildren; brother, Dr. Delbert Tesar and wife Rogene of Austin, Texas. Preceded in death by daughter, Leslie Marie.

Funeral services: 3 p.m. Friday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan, Neb., Father Kenneth Borowiak officiating. Military graveside serves: Bohemian National Cemetery. Visitation beginning Thursday 1 p.m. until 8 p.m., with family greeting friends from 5 until 7, at Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Memorials to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

Lincoln Journal Star, October 25, 2011, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Lloyd Leslie Tesar was born December 21, 1930, on a farm near Beaver Crossing, Nebraska. His parents were Louis and Clara (Capek) Tesar of Beaver Crossing. Lloyd was the oldest of four children and passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011, at the Memorial Hospital in Aurora, Nebraska at the age of 80 years 10 months and two days. As a young boy, he attended Beaver Crossing School and graduated with the class of 1948.
Shortly after his graduation from Beaver Crossing High School, Lloyd enlisted and entered the United States Air Force in January of 1951. There he met his life-long friend, Captain Jack Delaigle, and his wife Mary from Georgia. A highlight of his AP (Air Police) duty was saluting General Dwight D. Eisenhower as he entered Forbes Air Base in Topeka, Kansas. Lloyd achieved the rank of staff sergeant and wore four stripes. He was honorably discharged in December of 1954.
Before returning to the family farm, Lloyd owned a bar and was a professional painter specializing in high work which included towers, buildings, and bridges. With this work, he met two more life-long friends, Virgil Petersen and John Lape. Lloyd, then came back to the family farm near Beaver Crossing to raise cattle, seed corn, and other row crops. In 1978, he received a Grower Recognition Award from Golden Harvest for an outstanding high yield.
He married his loving wife, Ardis (West) Peterson, March 9, 1973. They met at a dance and continued to enjoy dancing for most of their 37 years of marriage. He was very proud to show off their golden goblets for best Polka Dancers. Lloyd and Ardis made wonderful memories taking numerous trips visiting family and friends across the country.
Lloyd was a 52 year member of the American Legion Holmes Post #178 of Beaver Crossing. He enjoyed a good game of cards or a night of bowling. He could often be found fishing off the Beaver Creek bridge or stump fishing in the Blue River. Good times were had coon hunting with his sons, Tim and Russ, and he loved teaching daughters, Tara and Shari, how to dance.
In July of 1995, lung cancer forced Lloyd to retire from farming. Later in 2005, Lloyd and Ardis moved to Aurora to be closer to their family. He cherished the frequent visits made by the grandkids. Lloyd was very proud of the beautiful new home they shared for six wonderful years.
He is survived by his wife, Ardis, children and spouses, Tim and Kimmie Peterson, Dannebrog, NE, Russ Peterson, Utica, NE, Tara and Kirk Hanneman, Aurora, NE, and Shari and Mike Krejci, Aurora, NE, grandchildren, Amber Peterson, Cheyenne, WY, Hailey and Kash Hanneman, Aurora, NE, Cole and Carson Krejci, Aurora, NE, brother, Dr. Delbert Tesar, sister in law, Rogene, Austin, TX, nieces and nephews, Myron "Ron" Tesar, Cyndee Smith, Cheryl Gray, Vim Tesar, Aleta Wilder, Landon Tesar, and Allison Woodall.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Sylvan and Delmar Tesar, his daughter Leslie Marie Tesar, his parents, Louis and Clara Tesar.
Services for Lloyd will be Friday, October 28, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska. Visitation will begin Thursday at 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm with the family greeting friends from 5 until 7. Graveside services with Military Honors will in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the family.

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Sylvan LeRoy Tesar of Beaver Crossing, was born at his parents farm south of Beaver Crossing, Nebraska on February 22, 1933 to Louis and Clara (Capek) Tesar, the 2nd of 4 children and passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Friend Manor in Friend, Nebraska at the age of 78 years 2 months and 29 days. As a young boy he attended and graduated from Beaver Crossing Public School with the class of 1951. Sylvan served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict at Fort Bragg, NC and returned to Nebraska to farm in the Beaver Crossing area until his retirement in 1994. In 1955, he was united in marriage to Elaine Simacek and to this union two children, Ron and Cyndee were born. He later was blessed with a second marriage to Lois (Niewedde) Vollstedt, bringing three more children to his life, Lodeen, Arlen, and Cheryl. He later adopted Cheryl in 1965. Sylvan was a life-long farmer, farming west of Beaver Crossing until his retirement in 1994. His care of the land over the years was rewarded with a Seward County Conservation Award and also the National Achievement Award in 1969. After his retirement from the farm he built and lived in his log cabin home near Beaver Crossing until he entered the Friend Manor in March of 2009. He was a member of the Beaver Crossing United Methodist Church and was a lifetime member of the American Legion Holmes Post #178, serving as the District #12 Commander. He also was a member of the Forty and 8 in Lincoln. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and received a Master Angler award. He also enjoyed bowling, trap shooting, traveling to Branson, Missouri in the summer and winter vacationing in Mercedes, TX. He and his wife of 38 years, Lois, spent many enjoyable hours attending dances around the area with special times at the Flying V and Pla Mor Ballroom. He is survived by his children and spouses, Cheryl and Daniel Gray, Grand Island, NE, Myron "Ron" and Linda Tesar, Brooksville, FL, Cyndee Smith, St. Petersburg, FL, step children and spouses, Lodeen and Dennis Koranda, Jr., Seward, Arlen and Susan Vollstedt, Garland, grandchildren and spouses, Alexis Conway and Jentry Smith, St. Petersburg, FL, Shawn and Kim Mortensen, Norton, KS, Leah and Linc Reynolds, Huntsville, AL, Andy and Mandy Mortensen, Lincoln, McKenzie Mortensen, also of Lincoln, Kevin and Ginny Koranda, Rodney and Carmen Koranda, Bryan and Tracy Koranda, all of Seward, Jennifer and Jason Brase, Staplehurst, Julie and Chad Phillips, Garland, Janelle and Travis Schaefer, Seward, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, brothers and sisters-in-law, Lloyd and Ardis Tesar, Aurora, Dr. Delbert and Rogene Tesar, Austin, TX, nieces, nephews, and spouses, Vim Tesar, Aleta Tesar, Landon Tesar, Allison Woodall, Tara Hanneman, Shari Krejcil, great nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Delmar Tesar, an infant son, Keith Tesar, his parents, Louis and Clara Tesar and his former spouses, Elaine and Lois A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 4pm at the Beaver Crossing United Methodist Church with Rev. Betsy Galloway-Carew officiating. Burial of ashes with military honors conducted by Holmes Post #178 will be at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan at 1pm also on Thursday. Memorials have been established and are directed in care of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Beaver Crossing.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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He graduated from Exeter Public School in 1966, and completed his PhD in Political Science at UNL, returning to farm the land that had been in his family for over 100 years.

Obituary

David John Capek was born to John James & Rosemary (Kovanda) Capek on March 30, 1948 at Friend, Nebraska. He passed away on December 19, 2023 at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 75 years, 8 months, and 20 days. He was one of 2 children born in the family.

David grew up on a farm near Milligan, Nebraska. He graduated from Exeter High School with the class of 1966. He went on to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University, graduating in 1970. While at Wesleyan, David met Denise King and they were married on June 6, 1971. To this union three children were born: Karel, Haley, and Morgan. After graduating from Wesleyan, David attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and obtained a Master's Degree and Ph.D. in political science. After college, he worked for the Nebraska Department of Corrections Research area before returning to the family farm in 1980. He raised Registered Angus Cattle and farmed the family farm ground until retirement.

David stayed busy with the farming operation, helping to raise the children with the busy work schedule of a medical doctor wife, children's 4-H projects and various school events. After retirement, David spent most of his time in Lincoln. He enjoyed attending Broadway productions at the Orpheum Theatre in Omaha, travelling, reading, and sports, especially Husker Volleyball. He also enjoyed working on his Thunderbird, but he especially valued time spent with wife, children, and grandchildren.

David was also a faithful blood donor as long as his health permitted. He answered many donor requests and understood what an important gift it was for others, especially after his wife's survival of lymphoma.

David was preceded in death by his father & mother John & Rosemary Capek.

He is survived by his wife Denise Capek, MD of Lincoln, Nebraska; children Karel Capek, MD & wife Janet of Victoria, Texas, Haley Peters, Ph.D & husband Dr. Darrick Peters of Elkhorn, Nebraska, and Morgan Capek of Lincoln, Nebraska; sister Dr. Marilyn Capek of Winchester, Massachusetts; eight grandchildren including Rudy Capek, Ryker Peters, Kyran Peters, Zyan Peters, Tytus Peters, Helen Capek, Ingrid Capek, and Greta Capek; and many nieces and nephews.

Services pending.

Memorials are suggested to Nebraska Public Television.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer & Son)

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