Terezie Zeman

Notes:

Terezie was the daughter of Frank and Anna Tryner Zeman. She was an industrious woman, her always tidy despite the fact the walls and floor were dirt. After she was widowed, Terezie returned to Nebraska to live with her daughter, Anna Buzek, in 1923. She spent most of her days stripping feathers to be used in pillows and feather comforters for her family. (Milligan, p 209 - 210).

Terezie married Joseph Braum after 1863 in Bohemia. Joseph was born in Jan 1834 in Bohemia; died on 19 Aug 1912 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; was buried in Fair Lawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Kruta. James was born before 1866; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The daughter of Joseph and Terezie Zeman Braum. She came to American with her parents in 1880 and settled in section 31 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County. (History of Milligan, Nebraska, p 228)

Anna married Pavel "Paul" Buzek on 15 Dec 1887 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Pavel (son of Pavel Buzek and Marie Riha) was born on 14 Dec 1859 in Moravia; died on 8 Dec 1937 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Liddia Horlivy on 8 Apr 1931. Liddia was born on 29 Dec 1908; died on 8 Mar 1984; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Albert A. Soukup on 28 Feb 1911. Albert (son of Frantisek "Frank" Soukup and Ruzena "Rosa" Stech) was born in May 1884 in Nebraska; died on 11 Sep 1963 in Friend, Saline 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, Turkey Creek Precinct
Enumerated April 4, 1930
SD 76-22 SD 11 Sheet IB
22-22
Bezek Rudolph F Head M W 38 M 25 Neb Moravia Moravia
Bezek Anna Wf F W 33 M 20 Neb Czech Czech
Bezek Rudolph A Son M W 12 S Neb Neb Neb
Bezek Rose A Dtr F W 10 S Neb Neb Neb
Bezek Raymond Son M W 8 S Neb Neb Neb
Bezek Richard Son M W 6 S Neb Neb NEb

Rudolph married Anna Nadherny on 4 Jan 1916 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Joseph Nadherny and Anna Suda) was born on 25 Jul 1896 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Apr 1979 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She attended rural school district #85 in Saline County. As the oldest daughter, Alba helped her parents care for her younger siblings while she was growing up. Later she worked as a store clerk in Milligan, Tobias, and Santa Monica, California. She also was employed as a cook at the Friend Annex.

For a while, Anna lived with her sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Ed Placek. She also lived with Mildred and Lowell Frankforter in Los Angeles. She purchased her own home in Milligan in 1948. A lover of flowers, she also cared for her many fruit trees and shrubs. She enjoyed sharing her flowers with others for banquets, graduations, and Memorial Day. (Milligan, p 224).

Notes:

Attended School District #85 in Saline County. Known as Bob or BB. He operated a truck line in partnership with Emil Havel for many years, hauling livestock for local ranchers and beer for Joe Jicha. After he suffered a stroke, he and Anna moved to Lincoln to be near their daughter and son-in-law, Irene and John Gray. (Milligan, p 224).

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Milligan Village
Enumerated 16 Apr 1930
ED 30-16 SD 30-16 Sheet 1B
23-23
Buzek, Bohumil Head M W 35 M Neb Czech Czech Salesman Automobile
Buzek, Anna Wf F W 31 M Neb Czech Czech
Buzek, Irene Dtr F W 4 2/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Buzek, Melvin Son M W 2 2/12 S Neb Neb Neb

Bohumil married Anna Chadim on 21 May 1918 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Petr "Peter" Chadim and Marie Vlcek) was born on 26 May 1898 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; died on 13 Oct 1966 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Albert E. Kassik on 28 Dec 1920 in Nebraska. Albert (son of Emil Kassik and Barbora "Barbara" Herynk) was born on 24 Jun 1900 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Jan 1986 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lew attended a one room rural school, with one teacher in charge of eight grades. After school he and his brothers and sisters helped with the many chores vital to running a farm. On Sundays, he and his brothers hunted rabbits and squirrels. They also trapped civit cats, possums and weasels for their pelts.

As a young man, he worked on his parents farm, as well as working as a hired hand for his brothers and neighbors. Later he farmed for himself. He travelled north into Wyoming, Montana and Canada with harvest crews and doing odd jobs. In Montana he worked as a cook. In Canada, he worked for a veterinarian. He also did carpentry work.

Lew and his brother Bill had a thirty gallon still during the prohibition. Deciding it was too much work, they later gave it up.

Lew remodeled a home for his sister Alma, and lived with her for a while. He moved back to the farm after a while, where no women could interfere with his housekeeping. He lived nearby his nephew, Dean Placek.

Lew was a good cook and gardener, and was always surroundeded by his cats and dogs. He died on the farm shortly after his 90th birthday. (Milligan, p 226).

Notes:

Attended rural school in District #85. Engaged in farming his entire life. He farmed Geneva, Exeter and Friend area. He enjoyed raising livestock. His spare time was spent hunting and fishing. (Milligan, p 225).

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 7 Apr 1930
ED 30-21 SD 11 Sheet 2B
36-36
Bizek, Harry Head M W 32 M 25 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Bizek, Helen Wf F W 26 M 19 Neb Neb Czech
Bizek, Louise Dtr F W 3 S Neb Neb Neb

Gerald married Helen Suda on 26 Jul 1923. Helen (daughter of Joseph Suda and Francis "Fannie" Fujan) was born on 14 Feb 1904 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He attended rural school in District #85 and then remained at home to farm (p 224).

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
ED 30-21 SD 11 Sheet 3A Stamped 120
48-48
Buzek, Edward Head M W 30 M 26 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Buzek, Mollie Wf F W 28 M 24 Neb Neb Neb
Buzek, Wesley Son M W 1 S Neb Neb Neb

Edward married Mollie Placek on 16 Feb 1926 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mollie (daughter of Fred Placek and Mary Hodek) was born on 27 Mar 1902 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Sep 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Edward Placek on 31 Jan 1929. Edward (son of Fred Placek and Mary Hodek) was born in 1899 in Nebraska; died on 21 Sep 1979; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Marie) graduated from Milligan High School and received a degree from the School of Business in Grand Island. She returned to Saline and Fillmore Counties to teach in rural schools. Marie continued her education at the Nickolas Senn Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, graduating as a Registered Nurse. She opened the first nursing home in Wilber, operating it for two years. (Milligan, pp 259-260).

Marie married Thomas E. Divoky on 28 Feb 1933. Thomas was born about 1903 in Saline County, Nebraska; died in Jan 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilhelmina married Edward Stych on 29 Jan 1935 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Edward (son of Vaclav "James" Stych, Sr. and Albina Matejka) was born on 25 Feb 1911 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 15 Sep 1979 in Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ladislav and Milo were twin sons born to Paul and Anna Braum Buzek. Ladislav, the larger and stronger of the two passed away shortly after birth. He is buried at the Kasak Cemetery.

Notes:

Milo attended rural school District #85 in Saline County, and was one of three children in his family that graduated from High School. He briefly attended the University of Nebraska, but an appendix operation curtailed his education and he returned to Milligan. He worked as a meat cutter and later operated a grocery store. In 1942, he and Mildred moved to a farm sound to Milligan. Later they moved to Lincoln, where Milo worked at Cushman Motors and Mildred worked at the University. The family lived in Lincoln until 1969, when they went back to the farm he loved. Milo passed away at his home of a heart attack, and is buried in the Bohemian National Cemetery. (Milligan, p 228).

(Research):

Census Listings:

Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated 14 Apr 1930
ED 30-17 SD 11 Sheet 6A Stamped 102
120-121
Buzek, Milo Head M WE 25 M 23 Neb Czech Czech
Buzek, Mildred Wife F W 23 M 21 Neb Neb Czech
Buzek, Merle D Son M W 10/12 S Neb Czech Czech

Miloslav married Mildred Hines on 28 May 1928. Mildred (daughter of Joseph E. Hines and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Racek) was born on 7 Apr 1907 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 26 Feb 1997 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She graduated from Milligan High in 1926, and attended nursing school with her sister, Marie. She was on the women's swim team. Mildred and Marie graduated from the Nicholas Senn Hospital Training School for Nurses in Omaha in 1930. She worked as a nurse, and for a time for Hughes Aircraft. Her family remembers her delicious cherry kolaches (Milligan, p 272).

Miloslava married Lowell David Frankforter on 11 Oct 1935 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Lowell (son of John Bell Frankforter and Effie Lewis) was born on 21 May 1908 in Nebraska; died on 22 Dec 2005 in Covina, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Attended rural school district #85. Emil worked both as a farmer and as a 21 year employee of Cushman Motors. (Milligan, p 225). Cushman Motor Scooters were built in Lincoln, Nebraska from 1936 until 1965.

(Research):

1940 Census

Nebraska, Saline County, Turkey Creek Precinct
Enumerated April 20, 1940
SD 8 ED 46-23 Sheets 5A and 5B
Stamped 192
100
Buzek, Emil Head M W 30 M Neb Same House
Buzek, Irma Marie Wf F W 23 M Neb Same House
Buzek, Norma Jean Dtr F W 3 S Neb
Buzek, Byron Son m W 1 S Neb

Emil married Irma Marie Kozel on 3 Jan 1934 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Irma was born on 23 Apr 1916 in Nebraska; died on 12 Feb 2009 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Betty Jean Kroon, age 82, of Lincoln, died on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 in Lincoln. She was born on June 23, 1931 in Milligan to William and Lydia (Horlivy) Buzek. She graduated from Milligan High School [in 1948]. Betty married Larry Glen Kroon, he preceded her in death on July 28, 1998. She was the apartment manager at Blevins Apartments from 1964 to 1996.
Betty is survived by her sons, Curtis (Leslie Stimbert) Kroon of Lincoln; Calvin (Mary) Kroon of Roca; granddaughter, Heidi Kroon of Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary service, on Wednesday, Sept. 11, all at Wyuka Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1420 K Street, with Father Doug Dietrich officiating. Burial at a later date will be in Wyuka Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Capital Humane Society. Wyuka Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences at www.wyuka.com


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Larry Glen Kroon. Larry was born on 27 Nov 1926; died on 28 Jul 1998 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rudolph married Evelyn Marie Svarc on 23 Feb 1944 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Evelyn was born on 29 Jun 1922 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 22 May 2021 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rose A. Laun, age 93, of Tobias, widow of Leonard L. Laun, died Thursday, January 5, 2012 in Wilber. Born September 20, 1918 to Rudolph and Anna (Nadherny) Buzek in Milligan.
Survivors: son, Gale D. Laun and fiance Sheila Akin, Lincoln; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Laun and fiance Bruce Town, Sachse, Texas; grandchildren: Jill Coltharp and husband Mark, Allen, Texas, Michael Laun and wife Jennifer, Rockwall, Texas, Jennifer Mau and husband Nick, Fairbury, Jessica Maas and husband Matt of Wilber; great grandchildren: Tyler, Connor, Lauren, Jackson and Ella Coltharp, Allen, Texas, Tenley and Evan Laun of Rockwall, Texas, Alexis and Tyce Mau, Fairbury, Nick Maas, Wilber; sisters-in-law: Enola Buzek, Lincoln, Evelyn Buzek, Crete.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Joyce Heidelk officiating. Graveside services: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation beginning Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., with family to greet friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials are directed to the family to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com.


From the 7 January 2012 Lincoln Journal Star, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Family/Spouse: Leonard L. Laun. Leonard was born on 24 Feb 1916; died on 2 Dec 1990 in Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ray lived near Milligan his entire life. He attended grade school in District #85 and graduated from Milligan High School in 1939. He entered the army during World War II on September 4, 1942 and was honorably discharged on October 13, 1945, serving inthe European Theatre, and seeing action in Africa, Italy, Corsica, France and Germany. After returning home, he met his future bride at a dance in Ohiowa. They were blessed with 36 years of married life and two children. His chosen occupatoin was farming which he dearly loved. He was an active and proud member of the American Legion Post #240 Milligan and the VFW Post #7102 of Geneva (Milligan, 1988-2008. p. 130).

Raymond married Enola Langhorst on 6 Jun 1947 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Enola was born on 2 Feb 1928 in Thayer County, Nebraska; died on 6 Oct 2023 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After graduating in 1941 from Milligan High School, he went to work for the Curtis Wright AirCraft factory in Buffalo, New York. In 1943, he moved to the Glen I. Martin plant in Omaha, entering the air force later that year. He served in the C.B. I. theatre as an Aircraft Fligh engineer, being discharged March 22, 1946, and returning to farming. (Milligan, p 230).

Richard married Dorothy Elaine Bures on 10 Sep 1946. Dorothy (daughter of Thomas Anton Bures and Mary Fujan) was born on 4 Apr 1924 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Sep 2009 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 23 Sep 2009 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not listed with his family on the 1930 census?

Notes:

Stillborn. (Milligan, p 224).

(Research):FindAGrave indicates her burial was unmarked.

Notes:

She married John GRAY.

Family/Spouse: John A. Gray. John was born on 12 Oct 1924; died on 5 Nov 1999 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

"Wes attended School District #33 for three years, then the family moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado. When they returned they lived in Milligan, where Wes finished his schooling, graduating in 1946. He entered the service in October, 1951. His basic training was at Camp Roberts, California, and from there he was stationed in Korea. He was discharged in April, 1953. After returning to the states, he worked as a farmer and ran a corn sheller. In 1970, he purchased the Louis Varva farm in Liberty Township." (Milligan, p 232).

Obituary, Lincoln Journal Star Archives, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Buzek -Wesley E., 73, Exeter, died Friday (1/3/03) in Geneva. Born, Exeter (3/10/29) to Edward and Mollie (Placek).

Survivors:wife, Lorene; stepsons, Richard Kottas, Exeter, Robert Kottas, Milligan; stepdaughters, spouse, Beverly Mohlman, Ohiowa, Marilyn and Brian Srajhans, Tobias; sister, brother-in-law, Lorene and Donald Sluka, Fairmont; seven stepgrandchildren; stepgreat-grandson.

Services:10:30 a.m. Monday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. Military graveside services, Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Tessa Louch officiating. Visitation:beginning 1 p.m. Sunday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the family

Wesley married Lorene Emily Elznic on 25 Sep 1985 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Lorene (daughter of Anton F. "Fred" Elznic and Mary Paroubek) was born on 19 Jul 1937 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 27 Jul 2023 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married Eileen EICKMAN, and they were the parents of Pamela and Linda.

Notes:

A Memorial Service for Allen will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Pastor Stuart Sell will officiate the service.

It was Allen's wish to be cremated and have his ashes scattered at Glen Elder Lake at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Allen Ray Stych was born at Ohiowa, Nebraska to Edward & Velma (Buzek) Stych on July 22, 1937. He passed away at his home in Hebron, Nebraska on April 24, 2019 at the age of 81 years, 9 months and 2 days.

Allen was baptized and confirmed as an adult at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bruning, Nebraska on December 28, 1952. He graduated from Bruning High School in 1955.

He worked for Hinrichs & Son Hardware in Bruning for 31 years. He was also a partner in ownership of B & Z Oil in Hebron for many years selling petroleum products to many people in the Thayer & Fillmore County areas.

In his spare time, Allen enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working in his yard. He also enjoyed visiting with his many friends.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Everett Stych.

Left to remember him are sister-in-law Eileen Stych; nieces Pamela Benson and Linda Troester; great niece Jaime Troester; and many relatives and friends.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A graduate of Milligan High School and of the Lincoln School of Commerce. She worked at the Lincoln County Assessor's office, and after moving to California she became the personnel manager of Sawyer of Napa, a sheepskin tannery and shearling coat manufacturer. (Milligan, p 207). After moving to Milligan in 2005 Roma became a board member of the Milligan Public Library and the Milligan High School Alumni Association. (Milligan, 1988-2008, p 236).

Obituary for Roma Beth Bigelow

Funeral services for Roma will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska, with Chaplain Shari Lagemann officiating. Burial will follow the funeral service at the Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan, Nebraska.

Public visitation will begin Friday from 1 pm until 8 pm at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Memorials are directed to the Milligan Auditorium.

Roma Beth Bigelow, of Milligan, Nebraska passed away on March 2, 2016 at the Friend Manor at the age of 79 years 7 months and 27 days. She was born on July 6, 1936 in Geneva, Nebraska to Mildred H. (Hines) Buzek and Milo E. Buzek. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Roma spent her childhood on a farm in Tobias, surrounded by her loving parents, siblings, cousins and many aunts and uncles. They were a very close family, and spent a lot of their time together at many family gatherings. She graduated from Milligan High in Nebraska and attended the Lincoln School of Commerce.

It was in Lincoln where she met the love of her life, and very strong willed husband, Henry "Hank" Bigelow. Together they wed, and Roma relocated to New Hampshire, Henry's hometown, at the age of 19. This was a daunting task for Roma as she had never been out of the state of Nebraska. To this union, four children were born; Julie, Laura, Beth and Mark. Roma adapted quite well and enjoyed the new experiences of seafood, winding roads and the woods of New England. In 1969 the family headed west, relocating to Napa Valley, California where Roma settled in her new home in the River Park Estates. Although Roma never learned to swim, she now lived on the Napa River, complete with a 31-foot boat and dock in her backyard. Once again, Roma graciously took full advantage of yet another new experience, embracing the valley and all the excitement the wine country offered in the 1970's and 80's. Roma loved to cook?she taught herself how to make gourmet meals and loved to be in charge of catering many meals for the yacht club and marinas. Roma also became an accomplished first mate and fisherman; usually very lucking in landing the largest and heaviest salmon, grouper, or whatever was the catch of the day, much to her husbands chagrin. During this period in the Napa Valley she also worked as a Personnel Manager for Sawyer Tanning of Napa as well as Ray Burlison Real Estate.

After retiring in 1989, she and Hank moved to Florida where they purchased their dream home and dreamboat, which then named "Abracadabra". They spent their time with their good friends at the Hernando Beach Yacht Club where Roma prepared countless feasts for their many parties and functions.

Roma also was an accomplished seamstress, in her younger years, sewing most of the families clothing, as well as upholstering many boat cushions, etc. She loved to do crafts and helped paint and stain her husbands many woodworking projects.

Hank and Roma returned to Milligan in 2005 to spend their remaining years with their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her many relatives in the area. Roma was actively involved in volunteering at the library and the WWII plane crash memorial established on the north corner of Milligan. While retired in Milligan, Roma suffered from a stroke, which greatly reduced her ability to be as active as she wished, however, she continued to move ahead and take care of her husband and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Milo, husband, Henry, and sister-in-laws; Betty Buzek and Joyce Kemp.

She is survived by daughters, son, spouses: Julie Pimentel, Laura (Dean) Kassik, Beth Dunlap, Mark (Becky) Bigelow; sister, brother and spouse; Merle Buzek, Kathy (Dick) Rischling: 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, copied from Farmer and Sons website)

Family/Spouse: Henry Ramsdell Bigelow. Henry was born on 23 Jul 1934 in Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Oct 2012 in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary for Kathryn A. Rischling

A Funeral Service for Kathryn will be held at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. with Kim Dunker presiding.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 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 pm.

Graveside Services will be conducted following the funeral service in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska.

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

The family requests that casual attire be worn to the funeral service.

Kathryn Ann (Buzek) Rischling was born August 14th, 1941 to Milo and Mildred (Hines) Buzek. She was the third of three children. She departed this life on July 2nd, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was raised on a farm nine miles south of Milligan. She attended rural school district #9 and graduated from Milligan High School in 1959. During her high school years, Kathy lived with her brother, Merle and sister-in-law Betty. She enjoyed spending time with her niece and nephew. After graduation, she attended Nebraska Wesleyan University for one year and then was employed at Lincoln Mutual Life Insurance until her marriage.

Kathy married Richard (Dick) Rischling on April 14th, 1962. To this union, one son and two daughters were born. Jan in 1964, Rebecca in 1965 and Kristine in 1968. They purchased a home in Milligan and resided there until her death. While raising her children, the family could be found spending much of their time making memories with both the Buzek and Rischling families. Countless days were spent with her husband and children fishing, hunting, cooking and taking small road trips. Her children had always been her pride and joy, and their future success always remained near and dear to her heart.

For the majority of her married life, Kathy was a homemaker and a devoted mother . She was an exceptionally gifted cook and baker. For many years, she worked part-time at the local grocery store, " The Food Basket" as a cashier. Kathy was actively involved in the Milligan Community. One of her greatest accomplishments was being on the Milligan History Book Committee and developing the Milligan History Books. She was also an original member of the Town and Country Women's Club, served many years on the Milligan Library board and was on the World War II Memorial Committee. In her free time, Kathy enjoyed taking trips with the "girls" to the casino where she would spend many hours at the slots enjoying laughter and unforgettable memories.

Throughout the years, Kathy and Dick kept busy chasing their 8 grandkids to numerous events and enjoyed having their home full of kids. She always took the time to play games with the grandkids and taught them how to bake her special recipes from her Czech heritage. In their later years, Kathy and Dick were blessed with 13 great grandchildren. Her greatest pastime in life was watching them all grow. She was fortunate enough to have her entire family living within fifteen miles, which resulted in daily visits from at least one of her family members. She was so proud of her family and was never shy to express how accomplished they all are.

As her health declined over the last 15 months, Kathy gained an extended group of her new "family" through her dialysis nurses and fellow patients. Although dialysis was never her favorite, she was eternally grateful for the new friendships she made.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Milo & Mildred Buzek; in-laws Adolf & Mary Rischling; sister, Roma (Henry) Bigelow; sister-in-law Betty Buzek; sister-in-law Arlene (James) Luzum; brother-in-law Robert Rischling, Al Kudlacek, and Dean Placek; niece, Kim Luzum and nephews Jay Luzum and Paul Placek.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard; children Jan (Tammy) Rischling, Becky Vonderfecht, and Kristi (Steve) Briske all of Milligan; brother, Merle Buzek; sister-in-law Alma Placek, Irma Kudlacek, and Carolyn Rischling; grandchildren Mitchell (Kelly) Rischling, Rachel (Jared) Johnson, Dillon Rischling, Jordan (Emily) Zwickl, Megan (Jake) Johnson, Katie (Shane) Roesler, Stephanie (Riley) Bohlken, and Kylie (Wyatt) Schoenholz; great grandchildren Kash, Kyah, Maelynn, Brynnlye, Landri, Kollins, Baylor, Indi, Luke, Rhett, Colt, Baby Roesler, Dax and Whit along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer & Son Funeral Home)

Katheryn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Warren E. Buzek, 72, passed away Jan. 6, 2013 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Warren was born on Dec. 28, 1940 near Milligan to Emil and Irma (Kozel) Buzek. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958 and is a Marine Corps veteran. He was retired from a career in law enforcement.
Survivors include brother, Byron and wife, Pat of Lincoln; sister, Norma and husband, Bill Burton of Topeka, Kan.; nieces: Denise, Kim, Lynn and Pam. Preceded in death by his wife, Verna, and parents, Emil and Irma Buzek.
Memorials may be given to the family to be designated at a later date. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Lincoln Family Funeral Care, 5844 Fremont St, Lincoln with Pastor Lonnie Logan officiating. Luncheon immediately after the service with interment to follow at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)