Ruzena "Rosie" Simic

Notes:

She came to the United States with her family in 1884, settling near Morse Bluff in Saunders County. They moved to Fillmore County in 1901. Ten children were born to her parents, Frantisek SIMIC and Ruzena BURES. Her siblings, as noted in the obituary of her father, were: Frank, John, Emil, Albert, Joseph and Agnes, who later married a McNichols of Carlteon. (Milligan, p 335).

Ruzena married Albert Koca on 15 Feb 1898 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Albert (son of Vaclav Koca and Anna Sopr) was born on 19 Mar 1873 in Braidwood, Will County, Illinois; died on 28 May 1946 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, 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]

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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]

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

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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]

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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