Josefa "Josie" Rejsek

Notes:

The daughter of Frantisek REJSEK and Marie PROKOP. Her father was a miller. (Milligan, p 314).

Her marriage license, from Dobrs, Book 3, Page 25, 167 Register, showed her as the daughter of Frantisek REJSEK, miller for Strasic house #43 county of Strakonice and mother Marie born PROKOP from Strasic house #14. She was shown as Catholic, age 20 3/4 years, and single.

Josefa married Josef Janda on 28 Jan 1868 in Strasic, Stra?ec?, Bohemia. Josef was born about 1844 in Volenice, Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 16 Aug 1894 in Box Butte County, Nebraska; was buried in Aug 1894 in Bohemian Pioneer Cemetery, Lawn, Box Butte County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Listings:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore, Liberty Precinct
Enumerated 20 April 1910
SD 4 ED 32 Sheet 3B
58-58
Sluka, James Hd M W 35 m1 12 Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemi
an Farmer
Sluka, Marie Wf F W 37 m1 12 4/4 Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1880
Sluka, John O Son m W 10 S Neb Neb Aust.Bohemian
Sluka, James G Son M W 8 S Neb Neb Aust. Bohemian
Sluka, Gustav J Son M W 4 S Neb Neb Aust. Bohemian
Sluka, Lillie A. Dtr F W 2 S Neb Neb Aust. Bohemian
Sluka, Fred Brother M W 33 S Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian
Janda, Estella H Sister-in-law F W 19 S Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian Teacher School
Bartu, Mary Servent F W 19 S Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian Servant Private Family
Svenda, Joseph Servant M W 26 S Aust. Bohemian Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1904 Pa Bohemian Laborer Farm
59-60
Janda, Frank Hd M W 30 m1 3 Aust. Bohemian Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1885 Na Farmer
Janda, Mary Wf F W 22 m1 3 2/2 Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian
Janda, James Son M W 2 S Neb Aust. Bohemian Neb
Janda, Frank Son m W 2/12 S neb Aust. Bohemian Neb
Vacek, Anton Servant m W 21 S Aust. Bohemian Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1910 Bohemina Laborer Farm

Marie married James Sluka on 14 Sep 1897 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. James was born on 27 Mar 1875 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 14 Mar 1913 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Late Frank Janda

Frank Janda was born in the village of Voleneca, Bohemia, in the year 1974 and died at the home of his father-in-law, Steve HLINA, in Madison precinct, Fillmore county, Nebraska, May 31, 1913.

He came to America with his parents in 1879. While living near Alliance, Neb., his father and sister were killed by lightning. He returned to Fillmore county, where he lived several years, going then to Canada. After staying there for four years, he again returned to Nebraska.

May 22, 1907, he was married to Mary Hlina. To them were born two children, one dying at the age of 2 years, 2 months and 19 days. In March 1912, Mr. Janda moved his family to Nelson, Neb., where he had bought a farm. He had been ailing since the first of the year and in April went to Lincoln to consult a specialist. May 1 he was operated on for appendicitis but it was found that cancer of the stomach was his real ailment. May 19 he was brought to the home of his father-in-law, where everything was done to relieve his suffering.

There are left to mourn his death his wife and little son, five brothers, five sisters, a stepmother and a host of friends.

Card of Thanks

I wish to thank all and especially the Woodmen who so kindly helped us during the sickness and burial of my husband.

Mrs. Mary Janda

(Courtesy of Sharon Nemeth)

(Research):Census Listings:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore, Liberty Precinct
Enumerated 20 April 1910
SD 4 ED 32 Sheet 3B
58-58
Sluka, James Hd M W 35 m1 12 Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemi
an Farmer
Sluka, Marie Wf F W 37 m1 12 4/4 Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1880
Sluka, John O Son m W 10 S Neb Neb Aust.Bohemian
Sluka, James G Son M W 8 S Neb Neb Aust. Bohemian
Sluka, Gustav J Son M W 4 S Neb Neb Aust. Bohemian
Sluka, Lillie A. Dtr F W 2 S Neb Neb Aust. Bohemian
Sluka, Fred Brother M W 33 S Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian
Janda, Estella H Sister-in-law F W 19 S Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian Teacher School
Bartu, Mary Servent F W 19 S Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian Servant Private Family
Svenda, Joseph Servant M W 26 S Aust. Bohemian Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1904 Pa Bohemian Laborer Farm
59-60
Janda, Frank Hd M W 30 m1 3 Aust. Bohemian Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1885 Na Farmer
Janda, Mary Wf F W 22 m1 3 2/2 Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian
Janda, James Son M W 2 S Neb Aust. Bohemian Neb
Janda, Frank Son m W 2/12 S neb Aust. Bohemian Neb
Vacek, Anton Servant m W 21 S Aust. Bohemian Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1910 Bohemina Laborer Farm

Frantisek married Mary Hlina on 22 May 1907 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Stepan "Steve" Hlina and Anna Krikava) was born on 18 Sep 1887 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 Apr 1975 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 13 Apr 1975 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Killed, along with her father, by a lightening strike.

Notes:

Sharon Nemeth emailed that "Anna Janda Bures died 24 May 1933 and I was able to find two references to that in the Milligan Review, which was a weekly paper. Considering the in-depth information a lot of the other obits carried, hers is extremely short and a number of survivors are surprisingly not mentioned, including her step-mother, Rousy, her older half sister, Emma Hranac [Janda] Yeck, her older sister, Mary Janda Sluka, her younger half brothers, Joseph Janda (Sr.) and Ed Matejovsky, and her younger half sister, Agnes Matejovsky Redmond.

The first article ran in the 26 May 1933 issue on the front page and simply said, "MRS. JOE BURES PASSES AWAY Mrs. Joe Bures passed away at the family home near Burress, Nebr., Wednesday, May 24. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 26th, and burial will be in the south cemetery at Milligan."

A transcription of the 02 Jun 1933 obituary from the Milligan Review is below:

Anna Janda Bures

Anna Janda Bures was born in Fillmore County, May 16, 1884, and passed away at the family home near Burress, Neb., May 24, 1933, age 49 years and 8 days.

She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Joe Bures, two sons Joseph and Leo, two brothers, Vincent and Gus, and one sister, Stella Posvar.

Funeral services were held Friday, May 26, burial in the south cemetery, Milligan.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, November 2008)

Anna married Joseph Bures on 22 May 1907. Joseph (son of Frantisek "Frank" Bures and Josefa Marc) was born on 7 Jan 1884 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Jul 1967 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 11 Jul 1967 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Marie Helen "Mary" Bernasek on 16 Mar 1920 in York County, Nebraska. Marie (daughter of Cyril Bernasek and Marie Andelova) was born on 7 Nov 1895 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 14 Jun 1924 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

August married Mayme Hromadka on 3 May 1927 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Mayme (daughter of Karel "Charles" Hromadka and Marie Cudly) was born on 28 Sep 1907 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Nov 1999 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 6 Nov 1999 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillian married Alvin Bratten on 18 Jul 1952 in Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. Alvin was born on 13 Aug 1916 in Empire, Dakota County, Minnesota; died on 10 Oct 1986 in Cumberland, Barron County, Wisconsin; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nebraska Signal - October 26, 1916

Jimmie Janda, the eight year old son of Mrs. Frank Janda, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Friday, October 20. Death followed an operation. Frank Janda died about two years ago since which time Mrs. Janda has made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hlina. The funeral occurred at the home at 11:00 A.M. Sunday and interment in the National Cemetery, south of Milligan.

Notes:

Milligan Times -May 3, 1912

Frankie Janda, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Janda of near Nelson, Nebraska, died the fore part of this week. The body was brought here for burial, the funeral being held Thursday afternoon. We extend our sympathy to the parents.

Notes:

She married first Roy DeForest Chapman. They were the parents of Garve Leroy and Gerald Francis Chapman.

After Roy Chapman died, she married Claude Arlin Peterson.

Obituary

Alice "Babe" Peterson

Alice "Babe" Peterson, 92, Canon City, Co., formerly Exeter, died January 5, 2006.

Survivors, son Garve Chapman, Lander, WY; Gerald Chapman, Canon City; sisters, Evelyn Elznic, Exeter, Effie Miller, York; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services 11 a.m. Thursday, Exeter Public Cemetery, Farmer and Sons Funeral Home, Geneva.

(Transcribed from a clipping provided by Sharon Nemeth)

From The Denver Post archives.


PETERSON, ALICE F. Alice F. Peterson, formerly of 5191 S. Grant St., Littleton. Memorial service Tuesday, 1 P.M. at Drinkwine Family Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Alice married Roy DeForest Chapman on 16 Jun 1934 in Nebraska. Roy was born on 27 May 1908 in Nebraska; died on 29 Apr 1953 in York, York County, Nebraska; was buried on 1 May 1953 in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Claude Arlin Peterson on 1 May 1962. Claude was born on 19 Nov 1922 in York County, Nebraska; died on 13 Jan 2004 in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado; was buried on 16 Jan 2004 in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary for Mildred I. Sluka

A Graveside Service for Mildred will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska with Kim Dunker presiding.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva, Nebraska.

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

Mildred Sluka passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the Fairview Nursing Home at the age of 102 years old. Mildred was born on January 7, 1921 on their family farm near Burress, Nebraska to John E. and Marie (Bernasek) Sluka. She was one of two children in the family.

Mildred attended rural school and then took care of her father for many years on their farm. After he passed away Mildred moved to Geneva where she cleaned businesses and homes. She also baby-sat for many years. Mildred then moved to the assisted living at the Fairview Manor in Fairmont, Nebraska.

Mildred loved children and her nieces adored her. She would sit on the floor and play with them for hours in her late 80's. Mildred had an intellectual mind, and could remember facts from years ago. She shared numerous stories with us. She loved her Czech heritage, eating kolaches and listening to Shandra Reinsch play her accordion for her. She also enjoyed her special visits from Linda Korbelik.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, John E. and Marie Sluka and her sister, Evelyn Stoldorf.

She is survived by her nephew, Rick Stoldorf and his wife Jan, and her nieces, Lindsey and Tori Stoldorf.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)
...

Notes:

Evelyn M. Stoldorf, age 90, of Geneva, died Friday, April 10, 2015 in Geneva. Born June 6, 1924 in Geneva to John & Marie (Bernasek) Sluka.

Survivors: son, Rick & wife Jan of Grafton; sister, Mildred Sluka of Fairmont; two granddaughters, Lindsey Stoldorf & Tori Stoldorf.

Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church in Geneva. Visitation will begin at 1 pm until 8 pm Sunday at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Memorials to the United Methodist Church or VFW Auxiliary. Graveside services: Geneva Public Cemetery. Condolences, www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

Expanded obituary

Evelyn Marie (Sluka) Stoldorf passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Heritage Crossings. Evelyn was born on June 6, 1924 near Burress to John E. and Marie (Bernasek) Sluka. She was one of two children in the family.

Evelyn attended rural school, and graduated from Geneva High School in 1941. Evelyn began courting Dean Stoldorf after they met at a dance in Burress. They were married on August 14, 1946, and to this union two children were born,, Debra and Rick.

Evelyn enjoyed living on the family farm west of Geneva until May 1983. At this time she moved to Geneva and resided in her home until going to Heritage Crossings.

Evelyn was a faithful member of the Geneva United Methodist Church for 67 years. She enjoyed her church circle activities and volunteering. She was also a member of the VFW Woman's Auxiliary. She enjoyed polka music, gardening, helping on the farm and raising her children. She was very proud of her grandchildren and all their accomplishments.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dean; and daughter Debra; sister-in-law Hazel and Jim Murray; brother-in-law Harold and Vivian Stoldorf.

She is survived by her son Rick and Jan Stoldorf; grandchildren, Lindsey and Tori; and sister Mildred Sluka.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Michelle Gowin and Kim Dunker at the United Methodist Church on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Sondra Myers accompanied Delwin Myers who sang How Great Thou Art and Amazing Grace. Pallbearers were Larry Murray, Don Reinsch, Lambert Hopken, Roger Pittard, Donald Sluka and Ron Boyes. Interment was in the Geneva Public Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the Geneva United Methodist Church or the VFW Woman's Auxiliary. Farmer & Son Funeral Home conducted the services.


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Evelyn married Dean Lavern Stoldorf on 14 Aug 1946 in Nebraska. Dean was born on 26 Sep 1917 in Grafton, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 27 Mar 1992 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James R. Sluka, 75, of Milligan, Neb., died Wednesday (2/3/10) in Geneva, Neb. Born to Gust and Mayme (Hromadka) Sluka on July 5, 1934 at Exeter, Neb.
Survivors: wife, Annabelle, Milligan, Neb.; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Renee, Roseland, Neb., Tom and Karen, Milligan, Neb.; daughters and sons-in-law, Maryann and Rob Henrichs, Omaha, Neb., Diane and Jay Geiger, Fairmont, Neb., Sandy and Mike Folda, Schuyler, Neb., Amy and Craig Fey, Crete, Neb.; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Lorene Sluka, Fairmont, Neb.; 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Services 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan, Neb. Rosary service 7 p.m., Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan, Neb. Visitation beginning Sunday 1 p.m. until Rosary at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel. Memorials to Milligan Rescue Unit or Fillmore County Hospital Nurses. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Father David Bourek officiating. Farmer & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, published in the Lincoln, NE newspaper on February 5, 2010)

James married Annabelle M. Nemecek on 24 Sep 1960. Annabelle (daughter of Stanley John Nemecek and Mildred Mary Strelow) was born on 5 Apr 1936 in Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 15 Jul 2023 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 20 Jul 2023 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]