Anna Sopr

Anna married Vaclav Koca on 20 Feb 1860 in Bohemia. Vaclav was born on 9 Aug 1840 in Ondrejov, Kralovice, Bohemia; died on 8 Feb 1923 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joseph farmed land purchased for him by his father in Section 36 of Glengary Township. In return, he gave his parents 1/6 of his crops. (Milligan, p 340).

Josef married Barbora Eret on 13 Feb 1888 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Barbora was born about 1869 in Bohemia; died on 13 Mar 1889 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josef married Marie Chlup on 9 Jul 1889 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Marie (daughter of Vaclav "James" Chlup and Barbora Bures) was born on 23 Sep 1867 in Ondrejov, Kralovice, Bohemia; died on 2 May 1927 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vaclav, his father, and brother Joseph filed their first naturalization papers in Geneva, Nebraska on February 27, 1882. They were naturalized on November 28, 1892, with Joseph MOTIS and Vaclav TYNER as witnesses. (Milligan, p 343).

Vaclav married Marie Bernasek on 9 Jul 1889 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Marie (daughter of Josef Frantisek Bernasek and Josefa Urbankova) was born on 25 Mar 1868 in Bohy, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? Kraj, Bohemia; died on 1 Dec 1960 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frank never married. He was a devoted Catholic and was very active in the ZCBJ Lodge, Svatopluk Cech, and was elected secretary in 1903. He bought the old Jetter Hall, tearing it down in 1912. He farmed with his father, being deeded 160 acres of land by his father, then a widower, in 1902. It was stipulated that he pay his father $45 each March 1, as well as providing him a room in the dwelling for life.

When Frank made his will, he left $100 to the trustees of the Ceski Bratri Cemetery to care for his grave. The rest of his estate was left equally to his brothers and sisters, Joseph, Vaclav, Albert, Anna HAMOUZ and Antonie HAMOUZ. He journeyed with his brother in law, Anton HAMOUZ to Kansas City and Rochester, Minnesota in an attempt to discover the cause of pain in his jaw. They returned to Omaha, where he was operated on for jaw cancer. He died a few days later.

Vaclav Koca used his inheritance from Frank to erect a metal gate with ironworks at the entrance of Ceski Bratri cemetery that read "In Memory of Frank Koca." The gate was installed on Memorial Day in 1930. Franks's farm was first leased by his nephew, William Koca. His sister, Mrs. Antonie HAMOUZ later purchased it. (Milligan, p 336).

Notes:

When Mary was 15, she died from a wound she received cutting herself while making homemade soap. (Milligan, p 342).

Notes:

After their marriage, Albert and Rose first lived in the Ohiowa area. They wanted to move back to Milligan, so they purchased the NE 1/4 of Section 8, Glengary Township from Bridget O'Boyle on April 2, 1902. Albert borrowed the money from his parents to do so, witht he stipulation that he pay each of his parents $40 annually. He also was to give his mother 200 pounds of flour a year, but she died two months after her signed the deed. They built a new home on the farm in 1904. After Rose died unexpectedly, Albert retired to town, leaving the farming to his sons. He was in poor health and living in a room of the Milligan Hotel when he committed suicide. He was 73 years old. He was buried near his wife (Milligan, p 335).

Albert married Ruzena "Rosie" Simic on 15 Feb 1898 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Ruzena was born on 8 May 1879 in Bohemia; died on 11 Sep 1932 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As a young adult, she worked at the World's Fair in Omaha in 1898. (Milligan, p 283).

Antonie married Anton A. Hamouz on 17 Jan 1905 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anton (son of Frank Hamouz and Barbora Trkal) was born on 26 Sep 1866 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 10 Feb 1948 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna and her twin sister Antonie fell victims to diptheria during the epidemic in the early 1880's. They were saved by the home remedy of dehydrated alum rubbed in their throats by Mrs. Bulin. She had lost several children herself, but was able to save others with this procedure. Anna remembers Indians coming to their home to barter their rugs for bread. She also remembered during the 1888 blizzard that she and her sister skipped school by hiding in the chicken house, something their mother surely had mixed emotions about. Anna loved handiwork, flowers and family all her life. (Milligan, p 285).

Anna married Frank J. Hamouz on 6 Aug 1901 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank (son of Frank Hamouz and Barbora Trkal) was born on 26 Oct 1876 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 13 Mar 1965 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amelia married Bohumil Podlesak on 21 Nov 1910. Bohumil was born on 10 Feb 1885; died on 30 Aug 1966; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Never married.

SSN 507-46-8846

Agnes married Alois "Louis" Kaderabek on 8 Oct 1927 in York, York County, Nebraska. Alois (son of Joseph Frank Kaderabek and Anna Fujan) was born on 14 Nov 1878 in Bohemia; died on 29 Jan 1961 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Emma Sluka. Emma (daughter of Edward J. Sluka, Sr. and Marie Simacek) was born on 18 Jan 1903 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

J.V. lost the top half of his right thumb when it was kicked off by a horse when he was a teenager. He operated the Koca family steam powered threashing rig, which was one of the first in the area. (Milligan, p 339).

James married Mamye C. Rohla on 1 Feb 1921 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Mamye was born on 11 Dec 1900 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 18 Mar 1973 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 21 Mar 1973 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frank and his brothers ran a threshing outfit in Nebraska.

Frank was drafted early in World War I. He trained in Camp Funston, Kansas. While in training, he was visited by his brothers, Vaclav and Joe, Frank SOUKUP, Frank, Joe and Emil SVEC, Joe BERNASEK and Charles KRUPICKA. He trained with Company M, 355 Infantry. He was briefly home, due the serious illness of his mother, prior to his transfer to Camp Merritt, New Jersey. He was sent overseas on April 3, 1918. At that time he was transferred to the First Company, 4th Infantry Battalion. In April, 1918, he was transferred to Company C, 128 Infantry. He was wounded near Cierges, France, and wrote his parents from the hospital. He was killed in action a few months later in the Soisson Sector of France. He was buried near Verdun. His parents paid to have his body returned home so he could be buried in Nebraska. Services were held for him in 1921 at the Catholic Church in Milligan, with the American Legion conducting services at the gravesite. Pallbearers were Bohumil KOTTAS, Harry PETRASEK, James SMITH, Fred KOLAR, Anton ELZNIC and William BARTU. Honorary pallbearers were Ada STECH, Agnes KOTAS, Agnes NADHERNY, Agnes SMITH, Mayme KOCA and Mayme ROHLA. The firing squad consisted of Ed CHUDLY, Rudolph SPOUSTA, Ed BREJCHA, Frank BERNASEK, James KASSIK, John KOTAS, Ed LAUN and James LUZUM. Joseph KLIMA and Adolph KOTAS conducted the services. Joe BORS, commander of the local post, had charge of the firing squad. (Milligan, p 337).

Notes:

Attended District #83 (Triumph) school, but never attended High School. He owned a steamer, thresh machine and cornsheller with his brother James, and they did custom work for other farmers. (Milligan, p 341).

Louis married Alice Naimon on 8 Aug 1922 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Alice was born on 17 Jul 1901 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 Oct 1956 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary was born on her families farm, and attended Saline County Rural School #83 through the Eighth grade. She is a charter member of the Milligan American Legion Auxiliary HSSK Post #240, with the recognition of Gold Star Sister (Milligan, p 260).

Obituary

Dlouhy -- Mary Frances, 97, Tobias, died Sunday (8/30/98) in Geneva. Born to Vaclav and Marie (Bernasek) Koca (5/17/ 01). Homemaker. Gold Star Member, American Legion Auxiliary HSSK Post 240, 67 years. Survivors: sons, daughters-inlaw, Adolph Jr. and Evelyn, Tobias, John and Helen, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Emilye and Ron Dunn, Lincoln; sister, Anna Kotas, Friend; six grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Tobias Community Church. Tobias City Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Tuesday, Farmer and Son Funeral HomeKotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials to the Tobias Rescue Unit.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star, 31 Aug 1998)

Mary married Adolph Joseph Dlouhy, Jr. on 28 Nov 1922 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. Adolph (son of Adolph Dlouhy and Marie A. Cvach) was born on 2 Jan 1895 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 6 Mar 1974 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Tobias City Cemetery, Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna continued to help her family at home after her marriage to John KOTAS. She helped care for her sister, Emilye, after her mother had surgery. She also helped her sister-in-law Mayme care for her infant son, Jimmy KOCA. (Milligan, p 359).

Obituary

Kotas - Anna Rose, 99, Milligan, widow of John H., died Monday (6/17/02) in Friend. Born, Tobias (4/8/03) to Vaclav and Marie (Bernasek) Koca.

Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Joe and Grace, Milligan; daughter, Rose Marie Hulse, Exeter; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren.

Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan. Father David F. Bourek. Milligan North Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Milligan funeral home.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star)

Note: It assumed she is bured in Cesky Bratri with her late husband, John Kotas.

Anna married John Henry Kotas on 2 Sep 1924 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. John (son of Anton Kotas, Sr. and Antonie Volmut) was born on 8 Jan 1894 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Feb 1983 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married first Frank A. Vnoucek, who died May 12, 1957. She made her home with her mother after Frank died. (Milligan, p 343).

Emilye married Frank Adolph Vnoucek on 3 Jun 1930 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank was born on 17 Aug 1908 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 12 May 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emilye married Earl Bemjamin Koahler on 9 Feb 1961 in Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska. Earl (son of Frank Koahler, Sr. and Minnie Schropfer) was born on 12 Jul 1915 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 6 Nov 1994 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mamie married James F. Kassik on 21 Jan 1922 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. James (son of Frank Kassik and Agnes Vohnout) was born on 27 May 1893 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 28 Oct 1966 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SSN 505-26-1774

Ella married Frank Stejskal on 18 May 1920 in Nebraska. Frank (son of Frank Stejskal and Anna Stastny) was born in Apr 1882 in Nebraska; died on 30 Sep 1928 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Emma A. Kucera on 30 Sep 1926 in Nebraska. Emma (daughter of John F. Kucera and Cecelia Emma Hamouz) was born on 22 Aug 1905 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Oct 1999 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 14 Oct 1999 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jim attended District #67 country school, helped his parents on the farm, and worked for neighbors. He was on the school board of District #33 for 12 years. (Milligan, p 338).

James married Emma Becwar on 29 Apr 1930 in York, York County, Nebraska. Emma (daughter of Matej "Mike" Becwar, Sr. and Josephine Bech) was born on 27 Apr 1909 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SSN 505-26-8777

Albert married Hazel Vlasta Krupicka on 28 Nov 1933 in Nebraska. Hazel (daughter of Charles L. Krupicka and Kristina "Tena" Bernasek) was born on 1 Feb 1908 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jan 1996 in Shelby, Polk County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rose married second George ARNOLD. He died August 20, 1979. As of 1988, Rose was living in Geneva. (Milligan, p 335). Upon her death her remains were donated to the Omaha University Hospital.

Rose married Arthur Mile "Archie" Kubicek on 2 Sep 1930 in Nebraska. Arthur (son of Mike Kubicek, Sr. and Jennie C. Hromadka) was born on 26 Jul 1909 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 31 May 1988 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Charles L. Krupicka, II on 2 Sep 1930 in Nebraska. Charles (son of Charles L. Krupicka and Kristina "Tena" Bernasek) was born on 4 Jul 1910 in Nebraska; died on 8 Aug 1991 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 12 Aug 1991 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SSN 507-12-6710

Frank married Leona P. Saltzman on 4 May 1941. Leona was born on 26 Nov 1922; died on 6 Aug 1999 in Winchester, Douglas County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James was called "Gumbo," a nickname he acquired during this school years. (Milligan, p 286).

James married Sylvia Elanor Rischling on 11 May 1933 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Sylvia (daughter of Henry Rischling and Albina Korbelik) was born on 23 Feb 1913 in Nebraska; died on 22 Apr 1974 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emilye married Robert V. Smrha on 6 Jul 1931 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Robert was born on 8 Jan 1907 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 Oct 1978 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A 1928 graduate of Milligan Public School, he began farming near Milligan. After his marriage, he and Helen moved to a farm west of Milligan, on Section 11, Glengary Township. This farm was purchased by Lew's grandparents, Vaclav and Anna (Sopr) KOCA from the Chicago Burlington and Omaha Railroad. Lew was interested and active in civic and community activities. He was a charter member of the Milligan Volunteer Fire Department, on the Glengary Township Board, a member of the Milligan Board of Education and on the Fillmore County Redistricting Committee. (Milligan, p 288).

Alois married Helen I. Radil on 20 Sep 1938 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Helen (daughter of Albert L. Radil and Agnes Yeck) was born on 15 Jul 1915 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 28 Mar 1998 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edward L. Hamouz 95, Lincoln, died Monday (12/22/08). He was born 9/27/13 in Milligan, Neb. to Antone (sic) & Antonie (Koca) Hamouz. U.S. Army & WWII Veteran. Formerly employed by Fairmont Foods of Crete & U.N.L. Memberships: St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Lincoln; Milligan American Legion Post 240.
Survivors: nephews & spouses, Myron & Fayrene Hamouz & their daughter, Michelle Hamouz, Hickman; William E. & Elaine Hamouz, Denver, Colo.; Charles V. & Julie Smrha; Earl & Emily Hommen; Clark & Katherine Schartz, all of Topeka, Kan.; J. Clark & Darlene Noble, Holdrege; William & Jeanne Howard, River Edge, N.J.; nieces, Patricia Bartels, Tobias; Betty Tilley, Pikeville, N.C.; brother-in-law & sister-in-law; great nieces & great nephews. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Ann; two nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday (12/27/08) with Rosary at 9:30 a.m. on Sat., all at St. Teresa's Catholic Church, 735 S. 36th St., Lincoln. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Friday (12/26/08) at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. Interment: Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to Milligan American Legion Post 240.

(From the Lincoln Journal Star, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Edward married Ann Vlasta Loukota on 20 Jun 1942 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Ann was born on 28 Jan 1913; died on 23 Apr 2004 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joe Novak. Joe was born about 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frank lived and farmed all of his life on his family homestead in Saline County, except for the three years he served in the military during World War II. He was a glider mechanic in the Air Corps, stationed in Egypt, Sicily, North Africa, England and France. He received the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Ribbon, European Theatre Ribbon with nine battle stars, and a distinguished Unit Badge. He was discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Frank served on the Milligan Farmers Co-op board for more than 18 years, and served as secretary-treasurer of this board. (Milligan, p 286).

Frank married Agnes Capek on 21 Nov 1950 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Agnes (daughter of Vaclav "James" Capek and Anna Vejraska) was born on 21 Aug 1911 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Sep 1996 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He graduated from Ohiowa High School in 1951, later attending Milford Trade School. Joseph joined the Army in 1955, being stationed in Taiwan for 16 months. After his discharge, he stared farming in in Ohiowa. (MIlligan, p 323).

His obituary, excerpted belows from the Farmer and Son Funeral home websited, noted he was discharged from the military in June 1960 at the rank of Sargeant, and that he and his wife Shirley lived their entire married life on the Family Farm. Joe supplemented his income in the winter months by driving trucks to the West Coast and Texas. He and Shirley adopted three children.

Joseph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jimmy grew up on a farm, but rode the school bus to Milligan, making him a "town kid." He was active with sports, music and 4-H while in school. During World War II, he served in the Second Engineer Batallion, Second Marine Division from Saipan to the Occupation of Japan, landing at Nagasaki and the across to Kyuski Island. He was called, as a Marine reservist, to active duty during the Korean conflict. He was stationed at Cherry Point, North Carolina. After his discharge, James and Mamye made Alexandria their home. Jim worked for the Bureau of Public Roads as a soil engineer. As of 1988, he was a research highway engineer for the U.S. Department of Transportation (Milligan, p 339).

James married Janet Pauline Keeney on 9 Jul 1949 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Janet was born on 28 Nov 1927 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 4 Jan 2016 in White Stone, Lancaster County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dorothy and her husband James Bunker "were the parents of Letitia , Dorian and Delwynne Jay BUNKER. Delwynne died at birth." (Milligan, p 341).

Dorothy R. Bunker, 86, Milligan, died Thursday November 11, 2010 in Milligan. Born to Louis and Alice (Naimon) Koca in Tobias.

Survivors; husband: Jim A. Bunker, Milligan; son: Dorian Bunker, Aurora; daughter: Tish [Letitia] Naprstek, Valentine; sister: Angeline Brunkow, Tobias; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

Services; 10:30 a.m., Monday Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Graveside service; Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. No visitation. Memorials to the family. Arrangements by Farmer & Son Funeral Home.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Dorothy married James Adam Bunker on 2 Dec 1944 in Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska. James was born on 25 Jun 1924 in Montrose, Lee County, Iowa; died on 4 Feb 2013 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary for Angeline L. Brunkow

Funeral service for Angeline will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2015 at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Public visitation will begin Sunday 1 pm until 8 pm with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 at the Chapel in Milligan, NE. Memorials are directed to the family for later designation.

Angeline Louise (Koca) Brunkow, daughter of Louis and Alice Koca, was born October 25, 1926 on a farm in Saline County, Section 19, Atlanta Precinct, southeast of Milligan. She passed away at the age of 88 years at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska on March 19, 2015.

Angel attended District #83 through 8th grade. For the next four years she attended Milligan Public Schools, graduating as Class Valedictorian with the class of 1943. She continued her education at Lincoln School of Commerce. She worked for the U.S. Service Commission at Bruning and Fairmont Airbases, the Civil Service for the Veterans' Administration, Milligan Public Schools and Geneva Heritage. Angel married Claremont Brunkow in 1951. She loved music and loved to dance. She had a love for animals and the outdoors and spent a lot of hours gardening and caring for her flowers and trees.

Angeline was preceded in death by her husband, Claremont Brunkow, parents, Louis and Alice Koca, sister, Dorothy Bunker and brother-in-law, James Bunker.

She is survived by two sons, Lucian Brunkow, Keith and daughter-in-law Becky Brunkow, daughter, Lucinda Brunkow, grandchildren, Kyle Brunkow, Hillary and Richard Liddy, Evan and Julie Brunkow, Kendra Brunkow, great grandchildren, Colton and Hunter Brunkow, Kallie Clark, William Liddy, and Evan Michael Brunkow, Jr., and many nieces and nephews.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Angeline married Claremont E. Brunkow on 24 Apr 1951. Claremont (son of Arthur Eric Brunkow and Wilhelmina "Minna" H. Matzke) was born on 4 Nov 1920 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 30 May 2002 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Served in the US Navy from March 1943 to March 1946 in the Asiatic and Pacific Theaters. He made a home for his widowed mother on their family farm, which he still operates (Milligan, p 261).

Adolph J. Dlouhy Jr., 85, of Tobias, Neb., died Sunday, September 5, 2010, in Fairmont, Neb. He was born to Adolph and Mary (Koca) Dlouhy Sr. on March 16, 1925 at Tobias.

Survivors: Wife, Evelyn of Tobias; Step-sons, Larry Fitzgibbon of Scottsbluff, Neb., Gary Fitzgibbon of Ohiowa, Neb.; Step Daughter, Cheri Svec of Milligan, Neb.; Sister, Emily Dunn of Lincoln; three Step Grandchildren; seven Step Great Grandchildren.

No Services. Burial of ashes at a later date at the Tobias Cemetery. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home.

Adolph married Evelyn Langhorst on 14 Feb 1958 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Evelyn (daughter of Albert G. Langhorst, Sr. and Mary T. Staritz) was born on 16 Jun 1919 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Feb 2016. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emilye Marie Dunn, 90, died Sunday (5/13/2018) in Lincoln. Born November 3,1927 in Tobias, Nebraska to Adolph and Marie Dlouhy. Retired accountant, member of Christ United Methodist Church, and an enthusiastic Nebraska Volleyball fan.

Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Ernie Barney of San Clemente, California; daughter and son-in-law Janis and Scott Gordon of Lincoln; daughter Virginia Dunn and close friend John Fauntleroy of Richmond, Virginia; sister-in-law Helen Dlouhy of Lincoln; nieces, nephews, cousins. Preceded in death by husband Ronald, parents, brothers Adolph and John.

Private interment. In lieu of flowers send memorials to the Tobias chapter of the American Legion Auxiliary or the Nebraska Library Commission Talking Books and Braille Service.

Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy

Emilye married Ronald Claire Dunn on 5 Jun 1954 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. Ronald was born on 10 Dec 1931 in Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska; died on 25 Jun 2005 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Served in the US Navy from January 1951 to December 1954 in Korea and Formosa. (Milligan, p 261).

Obituary

John F. Dlouhy, Lincoln

John F. Dlouhy, 75, died Wednesday (6/8/05) in Lincoln. Born (1/5/30) in Tobias to Adolph J. and Mary F. (Koca) Dlouhy. Retired welder. Member: Faith Lutheran Church. John was a very active member and volunteer at church and Meals on Wheels, was a blood donor and enjoyed gardening. He was employed with Lincoln Steel for 31 years and National Crane for 8 years. U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War.

Survivors: wife, Helen (Wambolt) Dlouhy, Lincoln; sons, daughters-in-law, David J. and Ana Dlouhy, Katy, Texas, Ted M. and Connie Dlouhy, Omaha; daughter, son-in-law, Beverly J. Dlouhy, Ashley and James Ashley, Lincoln; grandson, Luis Dlouhy; brother, sister-in-law, Adolph and Evelyn Dlouhy, Tobias; sister, brother-in-law, Emilye and Ron Dunn, Lincoln; nieces, nephews, cousins. Preceded in death by: parents; daughter, Kathryn Ann Dlouhy.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Faith Lutheran Church, 8701 Adams St., Lincoln. Pastor Jerry Troester. Visitation: 12-9 p.m., with family greeting friends, 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Roper & Sons Funeral Home, 4300 O St. Memorials may be given in lieu of flowers to Faith Lutheran Church and School c/o the Dlouhy family. Condolences: www.roperandsons.com .

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star)

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A 1943 graduate of Milligan High School, she worked in many farm homes and also as a clerk-typist with the Quartermaster Corps at the Fairmont Army Air Base. (Milligan, p 313).

She continued to farm after Merlin entered the Exeter Care Center in 1989, where he passed away in 1992. When Rose Maried turned 65, she retired from farming. She was the volunteer librarian for the Nebraska State Genealogical Society for twenty years, and complied twenty-two publications for them. She also organized the Fillmore County Genealogical Society. Other memberships include the Milligan Fraternal Lodge #76 and the HSSK American Legion Auxiliary Unit.

(Milligan, 1988-2008, p. 177).

Rose married Merlin K. Hulse on 14 Oct 1947 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Merlin was born on 19 Nov 1925 in Monroe Twp, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 31 Mar 1992 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joe attended rural school, graduating from Milligan High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army from July 1951 through July 1953. After his basic training in Camp Gordon, Georgia he was stationed in Korea as a Military Policeman, where he was responsible for transporting prisoners of war. After his discharge, he returned to Saline County, Nebraska to farm. He moved back to the Kotas family farm, making his home with his parents, after his father retired. Along with farming, he is a hog feeder and breeder, a member of the American Legion and Cornhuskers Lodge, along with serving on the board of the Milligan Auditorium and Ceski Brati cemetery. (Milligan, p 355).

Joseph married Grace Helen Sobotka on 17 Jul 1976 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Grace was born on 8 Feb 1925; died in Nov 2019 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [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:

Darlene Jacobsen, age 83, died at her home in Lincoln with daughter Susan and granddaughter Amber at her bedside on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. She was born August 29, 1928, on a farm near Milligan, Fillmore County to the late William and Emma Koca. Darlene was retired from Lincoln Public Schools. She started teaching school in a one-room school house near Milligan in the mid 1940's. She and her husband, Warren owned and operated Woodlawn Station and Cafe near the Lincoln Air Base until the Interstate was built. The last years before she retired, she worked at Park Junior High as a para.

Survivors: Son and wife, Roger and Lynda Jacobsen, Geneva; daughter Susan, Lincoln; Grandchildren, Amber, Hannah and Marlie of Lincoln, Will and Amanda Jacobsen of Seward, Tim and Carla Jacobsen of Omaha, and Matt and Dorothea Jacobsen of Lincoln; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Norma Jean Marquardt and Verlyn Koca of Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her husband Warren and son Ronald.

A graveside service will be held Friday, September 9th. at 4 p.m. at Wyuka, with Pastor Kevin Pringle from One80 Church officiating. Use Vine Street entrance. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, for educational needs for Susan's children can be directed in care of Aspen Funeral Home, along with condolences at Aspenaftercare.com .

During her last days, family members would go through her keepsakes to keep her alert, they came across a music card that played the tune, "Roll out the Barrel", an old Czech song that she and her children would send back and forth kidding each other that they don't have to spend money on a new card every year. When it was handed to her, she opened it and as it began playing, she began to sing along with it. It was recorded. At the end days, when she was unable to talk, when it was played back to her, when you didn't think she was coherent in any way, she smiled when hearing it....over and over.

When told she will be missed, her reply was "don't cry, I'll see you in heaven".

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

Norma Jean Marquart, 78, of Lincoln, passed away Dec. 7, 2014. Born Nov. 17, 1936 in Milligan to William and Emma (Kucera) Koca. Worked for Pfizer for 28 years (1972-2000). Norma loved traveling, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

Family members include her daughter and son-in-law, Barb and Rusty Steiger and grandsons, Cory and Ethan Steiger, all of Lincoln. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Darlene Jacobsen; and brother, Verlyn Koca.

Memorial aervice: 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 'O' Street with Pastor Kerry O'Bryant officiating. Private family burial. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to the Alzheimer's Association. No visitation, cremation. Condolences online at Roperandsons.com

From the Dec 9, 2014 Lincoln Journal Star, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Notes:

Berniece E. Pavelka, 80, Lincoln, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Berniece was born October 25, 1931, on a farm near Exeter, Neb., to Jim and Emma (Becwar) Koca. She graduated from Milligan High School in 1949 and married her high school sweetheart, Bernard "Bernie", on June 22, 1952. They were married for 57 years before his death in September, 2009. Berniece spent her entire life as a homemaker. She and Bernie were very active in their retirement years with the Hallam American Legion and Auxiliary as well as the 82nd Airborne.

She is survived by daughters, Candice "Candy" (Dave) Johnson, Valparaiso; Deena (Dave) Brauer, Lincoln; grandsons, Jason (Tammy) Johnson, Lincoln, Josh (Catrin) Johnson, Columbia, Mo., Nicholas "Nick" Brauer, Lincoln; granddaughter, Ashley Brauer, Lincoln; great grandsons, Hunter, Cooper, Cole and Ryan Johnson. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Bernard.

Services: 3 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2012, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 So. 14th St. Interment: Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to the Hallam American Legion Auxiliary or Tabitha Meals on Wheels. Condolences may be left at www.lincolnfh.com


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Berniece married Bernard Pavelka on 6 Jun 1952 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Bernard was born on 6 Feb 1931 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 8 Sep 2009 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 12 Sep 2009 in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Velma Louise Sladek on 2 Jul 1955 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Velma (daughter of William Sladek and Marie "Mary" Rychecky) was born on 24 Jun 1934 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Apr 2010 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LaRene Busler, 90, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at her home in Columbus.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

LaRene was born December 3, 1930, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Charles and Anne (Koca) Krupicka. She attended Geneva Public Schools and after graduation went to work as a phone operator in York, Nebraska. On June 27, 1953, LaRene was united in marriage to Robert Busler at the First Presbyterian Church in York.

The couple moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, and then back to York before moving to Columbus in 1957. LaRene was a member of Navy Mothers, and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, jigsaw puzzles, and was an avid reader.

LaRene was survived by:
Son - Bradley (Donna) Busler of Nacogdoches, TX
Grandson - Bryce (Anna) Busler of Lufkin, TX
Granddaughter - Laura (Micha) Birdsong of Lufkin, TX
Great Grandchildren - Samuel & Lila
Son - Gregory (Sherie) Busler of Beaver Crossing, NE
Grandson - Lance (Christine) Busler of Beaver Crossing, NE
Great Grandchildren - Macy, Cade, and Avery
Great Great Grandson - Landon
Grandson - Zachary (Abby) Busler of Columbus, NE
Great Grandchildren - Tristen, Noah, and Madelyn
Granddaughter - Valerie Busler of Joshua Tree, CA
Brother - Charles (Evelyn) Krupicka of Milligan, NE
Sister - Marlene (Don) Beacom of Grand Island, NE

LaRene was preceded in death by:
Parents - Charles and Anne Krupicka
Sister - Sharlene Chapman

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, who credits Gass Harvey Funeral Home)

LaRene married Robert E. Busler on 27 Jun 1953 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Robert was born on 12 Jan 1932 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; died on 21 Nov 2018 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her FindAGrave memorial page shows her as:

Daughter of Charles L. & Anna (Koca) Krupicka.
Married to Charles Chapman in June 1968.

A photo of her headstone shows it is engraved with her information on the front, and on the back it reads:

CHAPMAN
Daughter of Charles and Anna Krupicka
Mother of
Charles Jr-Chad-Destin

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A 1961 graduate of Milligan High School, Darrel received an Associate Degree in Auto Mechanics from Southeast Community College. He worked for B&B Chevrolet Auto Supply in Friend for 24 years. He also farmed part-time in Glengary and Liberty Township after the death of his father. An excellent mechanic, he also loved the outdoors and the peace and quiet of tilling the fields. (Milligan, p 284).

Darrel married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Myron graduated from Milligan in 1965, after which he completed a training course in meat cutting at the National School of Meat Cutting in Toledo, Ohio. Upon his return to the Milligan community, he opened Milligan Locker and Meats with his parents until late 1970. Closing the locker, he moved to Lincoln where he was employed by Harold's Jack and Jill in Hickman, Nebraska. (Milligan, p 288).

Death Notice

"Myron L. Hamouz, 68, of Hickman, died on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. Husband to Fayrene; father to Michelle.

Visitation: 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. Private interment."

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Myron married Living [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).