William Elznic

Notes:

Tragedy hit the Elznic family on September 9, 1911, while they were living on the John Luzum farm in Glengary Towship. Joie, age 12, and William, a younger brother, went to play in the nearby sand pits. After the boys were there a short time, the wet sand caved in on them. Joie was completely covered and William was covered up to his shoulders. Even with great rescue efforts by the family and neighbors, the wet sand had taken its toll. William was dug out safely, but when Joie was reached, he was already dead from the weight of the sand on him. (Milligan, p 266).

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Federal Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Chelsea Twp
ED 30-6 SD 11 Sheet 3B
83-83
Elznic, William Hd M W 27 M@21 Neb Czech Neb Farmer
Elznic, Lillie Wf F W 24 M@19 Neb Neb Neb
Elznic, Charles Son M W 5 S Neb Neb Neb
84-84
Baloun, Fred and Minnie

William married Lillie Baloun on 18 Feb 1925 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Lillie was born on 14 Feb 1906 in Nebraska; died on 15 May 1978 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elznic - Charles Eugene "Chuck," 72, Fullerton, widower of Violet Lang, died Thursday (6/5/97). Born, Geneva (4/20/25). Employee, then retired as vice president, Schweitz Equipment Co., 21 years. Survivors: second wife, Juanita; sons, Alvin, Madison, Tom, Renner, S.D.; daughters, Diana Keto, Phoenix, Charlotte Elznic, Vancouver, Wash; stepson, Chuck Delancey, Fullerton; brother, Ronald, Lincoln; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Fullerton. Fullerton Cemetery.

Visitation: today, 4-8 p.m., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Memorials to Nebraska Chapter of the National Kidney Foundation

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Charles married Juanita Lucille Brown on 26 Oct 1974. Juanita was born on 12 Oct 1919 in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 22 Sep 2015 in Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska; was buried in Fullerton Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ronald D. "Ron" Elznic

Ronald D. "Ron" Elznic 78, Lincoln, died Monday (1/5/09) in Lincoln, Neb. Ron was born on a farm in Chelsea Township, southeast of Geneva, Neb. to William & Lillie (Baloun) Elznic on August 12, 1930. After graduating from Geneva High School, he devoted his early life to farming. He also worked as a carpenter & woodworker. He was an excellent craftsman & always a perfectionist in every endeavor.

On August 20, 1950, he married Elveda Montgomery of Geneva. The couple lived on farms in Stanton & Chelsea townships where they raised their 3 children. Ron & Elveda moved to Geneva in 1992. Upon retiring as a Territory Representative after 20 years with Nebraska Engineering Company of Omaha. He also sold farm supply equipment for several other companies. Ron drove a school bus for Geneva Public Schools & St. Patrick School in Havelock. In 2003, he began employment at Lincoln/Lancaster Community Blood Bank as a courier. Ron's memberships included: Odd Fellows & Rebekah Lodges, Fillmore County Extension Board, Fillmore County Fair Board, 4H Sheep Club Leader, 50 year member of Geneva United Methodist Church, recent member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. Ron's volunteer work included: The Salvation Army, Lincoln/Lancaster Habitat Humanity, Lancaster County Election Board precinct worker.

Survivors: wife, Elveda Elznic, Lincoln; son & daughter-in-law, Robert & Barbara Elznic, Coffeyville, Kan.; daughters & son-in-law, Patricia & Dennis Nun, Lincoln; Anne Kastl, Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; five in-law grandchildren; four great grandchildren; beloved dog, Jenny. Preceded in death by: parents, William & Lillie Elznic; grandson, Ryan Elznic; infant sister, Elizabeth Elznic; brother, Charles Elznic.

Funeral services 3 p.m. Wednesday (1/7/09) at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th Street. Burial: Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday (1/6/09) with family greeting friends & relatives; and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday. All at the funeral home. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to Habitat for Humanity.

(Lincoln, Nebraska JournalStar.com Obituaries, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Family/Spouse: Elveda Montgomery. Elveda was born on 6 Dec 1930 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Oct 2021 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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