Mary Anna Hromadka

Mary married Rudolph George Capek on 14 Feb 1911 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Rudolph (son of Jan "John" Capek and Marie Kocal) was born on 15 Jun 1888 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Aug 1988 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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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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)

David married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]