Johanna Zelenka

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Obituary (from FindAGrave)

Mrs. Johanna Matejka, daughter of John and Marie (Kotas) Zelenka, was born Mary 26, 1877, on a farm north of Milligan. She passed away at her home in Milligan Thursday, July 14, 1955, at the age of 78 years, 1 month, and 18 days.

She was united in marriage to Frank Matejka February 19, 1895, and to this union were born seven children, four sons, and three daughters.

They lived on a farm south of Burress for five years, then moved to Bluff City, Kas., for one year. They then moved to a farm town and one-half miles south of Milligan. In the spring of 1906, they moved to a farm northeast of Tobias, and from there in 1911, they moved to a farm three miles south of Milligan, where they farmed until 1932. That year they retired and moved to Tobias. In 1942, they moved back to the farm, but in 1945, they moved to Milligan.

She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, Frank Matejka; three daughters, Mary, at home; Agnes, Ella (Mrs. William Krejdl); two sons, John and Edward, who was unable to be present, one sister Mary (Mrs. Anton Sladek); three brothers Albert, Frank, and John Zelenka; and two grandchildren, Marilyn Matejka and Betty Matejka (Mrs. Dean McMullen).

Her parents and three sisters Josephine, Ludmia, and Justina; and one brother, Emil, and two sons preceded her in death.

Newspaper article. (Nebraska Signal?)

Johanna married Frantisek "Frank" Matejka on 19 Feb 1895. Frantisek (son of Frantisek "Frank" Matejka and Marie Manzelka) was born on 26 May 1871 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 27 Oct 1957 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary, from FindAGrave

MARY MATEJKA SERVICES HELD

Mary Matejka was born to Frank and Johanna (Zelenka) Matejka on November 4, 1897, at Burress, and passed away on February 13, 1984, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, at the age of 86 years, three months, and nine days of age. She was one of seven children in the family.

Mary attended Business Collage at York, and then attended L.P.N. Nursing School. She worked as a nurse at the Geneva Hospital when it first opened. Later she went to Gallup, NM, and worked in a hospital. She then returned to Geneva, where she was again employed at the hospital. Much of Mary's time was spent in caring for her parents. She enjoyed sewing an working in her garden.

She was a member of the Milligan Woman's Club, Pythian Sisters Friendship Temple 30, and the Milligan American Legion Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister.

She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Bill (Ella) Kredjl; a sister-in-law, Mrs. John (Anna) Matejka; a niece, Mrs. Dean (Betty) McMullen; and other relatives and friends.

Newspaper obit. (Nebraska Signal?)

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Census Listings:

1940 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Tobias, Olive Precinct
Enumerated April 10, 1940
SD 8 ED 76-19 Sheet 1A
1 R 12
Matejka, John Head M W 41 M No 8 Neb R Fillmore Neb Laborer Farmer Ag
Matejka, Ana R Wf F W 35 M No H-4 Neb R Fillmore Neb
Matejka, Betty Marie Dtr F W 11 S Yes y Neb R Fillmore Neb
Matejka, Marylin Ann Dtr F W 4 S Neb
Matejka, Frank Father M W 69 M No O Czech PA Same House
Matejka, Jennie Mother F W 62 M No 6 Neb Same House

Family/Spouse: Ana R. Cecrle. Ana (daughter of Vaclav Cecrle and Barbora Heida Naimon) was born on 13 Nov 1904 in Nebraska; died on 13 Oct 1999 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary, from FindAGrave

PVT. 197 ANTI AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY, AW BN CAC WORLD WAR II


EDWARD MATEJKA FINAL RITES HELD IN MILLIGAN

Edward Matejka, son of Frank and Jennie (Zelenka) Matejka, was born on a farm near Burress, Neb., March 4, 1902. He departed this life at Strang, Neb., April 13, 1959, at the age of 57 years, 1 month, and 9 days.

He was reared and lived most of his life in the vicinity of Milligan, Neb. He worked on his fathers farm and later farmed this same farm for himself. He gave up farming in 1942, and entered the army. He was discharged a short time later, due to ill health, and went back to farming again. Due to his failing health, he was again compelled to quit farming. He was a hard worker, prior to the time of ill health. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion.

He retired in 1949, and went to Arizona for a few years, then moved to Florida, where he resided for several years, the last six months being spent in the Veterans Bay Pines Hospital. He moved back to Nebraska less than two weeks prior to his death.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers. Edward is survived by three sisters, Mary Matejka, Agnes Matejka, Mrs. Ella Krejdl; one brother, John Matejka; two nieces, Miss Marilyn Matejka, and Mrs. Betty McMullen; and a large number of relatives and friends.

Newspaper article. (Nebraska Signal?)

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Shown as Alice on the 1910 census, but all other references show her as Ella or Mrs. William Krejdl. This appears to be her listing on the SSDI, Ella KREJDL, 21 Apr 1906-Jul 1985 Lincoln, NE. State issued Nebraska. Ancestry.com also has listings for William F. and Ella Krejdl in the Lincoln NE city directories from around 1940 to 1960.

Ella married William F. Krejdl before 1940. William was born on 3 Mar 1903 in Nebraska; died on 6 Jul 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the obituary of her Aunt, Mary Matejka, she is referenced as Mrs. Dean (Betty) McMullen.

Obituary:

Betty M. McMullen age 86 of Fairbury, NE. passed away May 7, 2015 in Fairbury. She was born July 24, 1928 at Tobias, NE. to John & Anna Matejka.

Survivors include an Aunt, Niece, Cousins, Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday May 11, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Fairbury with Pastor Fay Hubbard officiating. Burial at the Fairbury Cemetery-Fairbury, NE. Memorials are to the family's choice

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)