Joseph Nadherny

Joseph married Anna Suda about 1894. Anna was born on 24 Apr 1869 in Bezdekov, Klatovy, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 25 Oct 1947; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anton Stejskal. Anton (son of Frank Stejskal and Anna Stastny) was born on 14 Aug 1884 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 2 Dec 1969 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Rudolph Fred Buzek on 4 Jan 1916 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Rudolph (son of Pavel "Paul" Buzek and Anna Marie Braum) was born on 30 May 1891 in Nebraska; died on 30 May 1967 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sukovaty -- Agnes, 100, Lincoln, died Sunday (6/24/01). Her early years were spent on a farm south of Milligan. Attended country school, District 43. Married, (11/20/23) to Elmer Sukovaty . Enjoyed her family and friends, always making them welcome for a visit. Her garden and flowers were very much of interest.

Survivors: son, Norbert; daughter, Marietta Stanley; grandson, David Sukovaty , Lincoln; granddaughter, Kathi Avery, Dillon, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Tyler Avery, U.S. Navy; Amy Avery, Silverthorn, Colo. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer; parents; infant brother and sister; brothers, James, Joseph, Louis; sisters, Mary Stejskal, Anna Buzek, Mollie Nadherny; son-in-law, George W. Stanley; grandson, Robert Allen Stanley; niece, Mildred Tesar; nephews, Rudolph, Raymond, Richard Buzek.

Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home Chapel, 4040 A St. The Rev. Roger Casteel. Pallbearers: Arnold Berry, Allen Brozovsky, Dick Griffin, Arnold Nadherny, Ron Nadherny, David Sukovaty . Visitation: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.

26 Jun 2001 Lincoln Journal Star, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Family/Spouse: Elmer Sukovaty. Elmer was born on 14 Feb 1901 in Plymouth, Jefferson County, Nebraska; died on 25 Jun 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nadherny -- Louis J., 88, Omaha, died Sunday (7/4/99). Born, Milligan. Bricklayer. Survivors: wife, Bertha; son, Ron, Omaha; grandchildren, Dennis, Sparta, Wis., Donna Heyden, Omaha; two greatgrandsons.

Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Heafey-Hea fey-Hoffmann-Dworak & Cutler Mortuary, 7805 W. Center Road, Omaha. Bohemian Cemetery, Omaha. Visitation: after 2 p.m. Thursday, with family 6-8 p.m., mortuary.

Louis married Bertha G. "Bert" Rezabek on 14 Dec 1932. Bertha was born on 20 Apr 1912; died on 18 Mar 2006 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Milligan, Fillmore County, Franklin Twp
Enumerated 9 Apr 1930
ED 30-12 SD 11 Sheet 1A Stamped 61
13-13
Nadherny, James Head M W 27 M 24 Ne Czech Czech Farmer
Nadherny, Rose B Wife F W 23 M 20 Ne Ne Ne
Nadherny, Emily A Dtr F W 2 9/12 S Ne Ne Ne
Nadherny, Arnold J Son M W 9/12 S Ne Ne Ne

James married Rose B. Cerveny about 1927. Rose was born on 21 Jun 1906 in Daykin, Jefferson County, Nebraska; died on 12 Mar 1965 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Helen was valedictorian of the Milligan Class of 1941, and taught at rural schools in Fillmore and Saline counties. (Milligan, p. 369).

Obituary

Helen Rose Kottas, youngest daughter of the late Anton and Mary Nadherny Stejskal was born near Tobias on January 4, 1924. She passed away on March 11, 2020 at Ridgewood Care Center in Seward, Ne.

Helen grew to womanhood in the Milligan vicinity living on a farm southwest of town. She attended Milligan Public Grade School and High School graduating in 1941 as valedictorian of her class. Following graduation, she taught rural schools for two years.

On October 27, 1942 she married William J. Kottas in Hawthorne, California. This union was blessed with four children: Sharon, Marylin, Janice and Douglas. During her younger years, Helen helped part time in their grocery store in Tobias. She was very active in community and civic affairs volunteering her time. She was instrumental in organizing the Tobias Community Historical Society in 1968 where she served as President for over 27 years. She also assisted with the Girl Scout Troop, 4-H club and served as a Den Mother for Cub Scouts. Her interests were in helping her children excel in their activities. She enjoyed history, sewing and all types of music. She and her husband enjoyed dancing to Big Band and Polka music.

Helen believed in helping veterans and promoted Americanism. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary joining in 1946. She held many offices over the years including District 11 President and served as the Nebraska Department Legislative Chair and Nebraska Department Publicity Chair.

Helen was very active with the Catholic Church. She held offices with the Parish Council of Catholic Women and served on the Crete Deanery Board. She volunteered for many Pro-Life events and was news reporter for Sacred Heart Church for many years. Other organizations she was active in were the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, Military Order of Purple Heart Auxiliary, Extension Club, WFLA Lodge Krivoklot #79, Nebraska Rural Letter Carriers' Auxiliary, Saline County Retired Teachers, Saline County Music Choir and Saline County Museum Board.

Helen was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed having her grandchildren and great grandchildren come to visit. They all looked forward to eating her traditional Czech foods especially her apricot kolaches. Helen and Jimmie celebrated their 77th Wedding Anniversary on October 27, 2019. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Anton and Mary Stejskal, sister Mildred Tesar, brother in-law William Tesar, and nephew William E. Tesar.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, William J. Kottas; children, Sharon (Allen) Brozovsky, Marylin (Albert) Ericksen, Janice (Mark) Schweer, Douglas (Dawn) Kottas, 14 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren. Visitation and greeting of friends will be from 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete, NE followed by the Rosary at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2020 at Sacred Heart Church in Crete, NE. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. in the Tobias Public Cemetery, Tobias, NE. Memorials in care of the family for St. Gianna Women's Homes and Catholic Women's Care Center in Lincoln, NE. Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete is in charge of arrangements.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Helen married William James "Jimmie" Kottas on 27 Oct 1942 in Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California. William (son of James Kottas and Rose Uldrich) was born on 17 Aug 1919 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 27 Feb 2022 in Nebraska; was buried in Tobias City Cemetery, Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rudolph married Evelyn Marie Svarc on 23 Feb 1944 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Evelyn was born on 29 Jun 1922 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 22 May 2021 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rose A. Laun, age 93, of Tobias, widow of Leonard L. Laun, died Thursday, January 5, 2012 in Wilber. Born September 20, 1918 to Rudolph and Anna (Nadherny) Buzek in Milligan.
Survivors: son, Gale D. Laun and fiance Sheila Akin, Lincoln; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Laun and fiance Bruce Town, Sachse, Texas; grandchildren: Jill Coltharp and husband Mark, Allen, Texas, Michael Laun and wife Jennifer, Rockwall, Texas, Jennifer Mau and husband Nick, Fairbury, Jessica Maas and husband Matt of Wilber; great grandchildren: Tyler, Connor, Lauren, Jackson and Ella Coltharp, Allen, Texas, Tenley and Evan Laun of Rockwall, Texas, Alexis and Tyce Mau, Fairbury, Nick Maas, Wilber; sisters-in-law: Enola Buzek, Lincoln, Evelyn Buzek, Crete.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Joyce Heidelk officiating. Graveside services: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation beginning Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., with family to greet friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials are directed to the family to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com.


From the 7 January 2012 Lincoln Journal Star, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Family/Spouse: Leonard L. Laun. Leonard was born on 24 Feb 1916; died on 2 Dec 1990 in Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ray lived near Milligan his entire life. He attended grade school in District #85 and graduated from Milligan High School in 1939. He entered the army during World War II on September 4, 1942 and was honorably discharged on October 13, 1945, serving inthe European Theatre, and seeing action in Africa, Italy, Corsica, France and Germany. After returning home, he met his future bride at a dance in Ohiowa. They were blessed with 36 years of married life and two children. His chosen occupatoin was farming which he dearly loved. He was an active and proud member of the American Legion Post #240 Milligan and the VFW Post #7102 of Geneva (Milligan, 1988-2008. p. 130).

Raymond married Enola Langhorst on 6 Jun 1947 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Enola was born on 2 Feb 1928 in Thayer County, Nebraska; died on 6 Oct 2023 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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After graduating in 1941 from Milligan High School, he went to work for the Curtis Wright AirCraft factory in Buffalo, New York. In 1943, he moved to the Glen I. Martin plant in Omaha, entering the air force later that year. He served in the C.B. I. theatre as an Aircraft Fligh engineer, being discharged March 22, 1946, and returning to farming. (Milligan, p 230).

Richard married Dorothy Elaine Bures on 10 Sep 1946. Dorothy (daughter of Thomas Anton Bures and Mary Fujan) was born on 4 Apr 1924 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Sep 2009 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 23 Sep 2009 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Not listed with his family on the 1930 census?

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Sukovaty - Norbert E., 78, Lincoln, died Monday (11/10/03). Retired, independent insurance agent. Member, Calvary United Methodist Church. Secretary for Independent Insurance Agents for 30 years. Membership secretary for the IIAN and one year was honored as agent of the year. Served as president of Lincoln Fellowship of Churches. Past president, Lincoln City Mission. Was a delegate to the United Methodist Conference in Portland, Ore., and as lay leader for the Nebraska Conference. Taught adult Sunday School class for 35 years.

Survivors: wife, Monica; son, David, Lincoln; daughter, Mary Kathryn Avery, Dillon, Colo.; grandchildren, Tyler and Amy Avery; great-grandson, Cutter Avery; sister, Marietta Stanley, Lincoln; sister-in-law, brother-in-law, Jeanne and Fred Griffin, Lincoln; aunts; cousins; and many friends.

Memorial services: 2 p.m. Friday, Calvary United Methodist Church, 1610 S. 11th St. Pastor Doyle Burbank-Williams. Private family graveside services Friday morning. Visitation: after noon today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to the church or Child's Saving Institute of Omaha, in lieu of flowers.

Obituary for his wife, Maiden Name unknown:

Monica L. Sukovaty, age 82, of Lincoln, died July 7, 2012. Member of Calvary United Methodist Church.

Survived by son, David Sukovaty, Lincoln; daughter, Kathi (Sukovaty) Avery, St. Augustine, Fla.; grandchildren, Tyler Avery, Amy (Avery) Mitchell and spouse, Mike; six great grandchildren; sisters, Jeanne Griffin, Marcella La Chance, Mary Ellen Aue, Marilyn Geis; niece, Susan Griffin; nephew, Dick Griffin. Preceded by husband, Norbert Sukovaty; parents, Henry, Edna.

Memorial service: 2 p.m. Wednesday Calvary United Methodist Church. Viewing: Tuesday 5-9 at the funeral home. Burial: Lincoln Memorial Park Wednesday 12:30, meet at gate #2. Memorials: Child Savings Institute, or Humane Society. Arrangements by Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.bmlfh.com

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Marietta Sukovaty Stanley, 87, of Lincoln, died Aug. 3, 2014. Born in Ohiowa on Dec. 5, 1926. Retired manager for Sears Department Store.

Private graveside service. Cremation, no visitation. Memorials to the family for future designation. Aspen Cremation Service. Condolences www.aspenaftercare.com

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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Funeral services for Emily will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Pastor Karla Sheffy will officiate the services.
Graveside services will follow the funeral in the Bohemian National Cemetery south of Milligan.
Visitation for Emily will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home in Milligan.
Memorials are directed to the family.
Emily Ann Nadherny was born to James Nadherny and Rose (Cerveny) Nadherny on December 25, 1927, at Milligan, Nebraska, and she passed away on May 13, 2014, at Sumner Place in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 2 days. She was one of two children born in the family.
Emily attended school district #43 through the 8th grade. She graduated from Milligan High School with the class of 1945. Emily lived Lincoln at the Milder Manor and Sumner Place for 22 years.
When living on the farm, Emily enjoyed raising chickens and gardening, and she always had flowers planted around the house. Emily was also very proud of her Czech heritage and enjoyed making kolaches and rolls for family dinners. She also enjoyed visiting with relatives when she had the chance.
Emily was preceded in death by her parents James and Rose Nadherny and nephew Marvin Nadherny.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Arnold and Norma Nadherny of Milligan, NE; nieces and nephews Carol and Eldon Ogorzolka and Nancy and Larry Barrow all of Lincoln, NE; great-nephews Daniel Nadherny, Michael Nadherny, and Brian Nadherny all of Milligan, NE; great-niece Jennifer Ogorzolka of Cleveland, OH; great niece and nephew Kristi and Brian Ekasala of West Palm Beach, FL; great-niece Brooke Barrow of Lincoln, NE; great-great niece Avery Ekasala; and many cousins and friends.
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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

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Gale D. Laun, 67, rural Raymond, NE passed away July 12, 2018. He was born on July 6, 1951, in Friend, NE to Leonard and Rose (Buzek). Gale was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Brandt Excavating.

He is survived by his daughters Jennifer Mau (Matt Blobaum) of Fairbury, NE and Jessica (Matt) Maas, of Tobias, NE; grandchildren Alexis and Tyce Mau and Nick and Anika Maas; sister-in-law Carolyn Laun, of Sachse, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Loren and Leslie.

Celebration of Gale's life will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday August 9, 2018 at Roper and Sons Funeral Chapel, 4300 'O' St. No visitation/cremation.

Memorials may be given to the family for a future designation.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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DEMING, NEW MEXICO - Sherrill Joyce Davis Born January 21st, 1952 in Friend, Nebraska
Died October 14, 2023 in Deming, New Mexico

Sherrill attended school at Milligan Public Schools in Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska with a public teaching degree. She worked in management with Carol Wright for many years before co-founding Carpets Direct floor covering store with her husband in Lincoln, Ne.

She found peace and enjoyment in nature, hiking, gardening, family, chocolate, and coffee amongst other things. She moved to the mountains outside of Deming, New Mexico with her husband in 2008 upon retirement.

Sherrill had a huge heart and loved her husband, Tom, son, Travis, and all of her family and friends. She passed away after living with cancer the past 2 and a half years.

She will be forever missed by the people in her life. She would want us all to enjoy our lives and be good to one another!

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, published in the Lincoln Journal Star, 8 November 2023)

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Obituary

Marvin Arnold Nadherny was born to Arnold James and Norma Jean (Vojta) Nadherny on September 2, 1957 in Friend, Nebraska and passed away February 2, 2012 in Milligan, Nebraska at the age of 54 years, and five months. He was one of three children.

Marvin attended kindergarten through twelfth grade at Milligan Public school, graduating in 1975. In the spring of 1974, he rented some farm ground one mile east of Milligan, which began his farming career. Shortly after purchasing his own ground, he began selling Pioneer Hi-Bred seed with his father Arnold; upon his father's retirement, he took over the Pioneer Seed Dealership and in 1999 became a Certified Crop Advisor. Marvin and his son Michael started Nadherny Trucking, LLC in 2007. Marvin has also kept a large cow and calf herd for many years.

Marvin was baptized into the Zion Lutheran Church of Tobias, Nebraska. He married Theresa Marie Meyer on April 11, 1981. Together they had three sons, Daniel Lee Nadherny born June 21, 1983; Michael James Nadherny born February 18, 1985; and Brian Marvin Nadherny born April 20, 1988. In the spring of 1994, Marvin and Theresa divorced, and Marvin and the three boys moved to Marvin's grandfather's farm south of Milligan.

In 1998, Marvin met Susan Joanne Ruppert with whom he started sharing his life. Susan grew up in Curtis, Nebraska and has two children, Clinton Phillip Ruppert born September 24, 1982 and Amanda Jean (Ruppert) Holmquist born July 13, 1987. Together Marvin and Susan purchased his great-aunt's home in Milligan. In 1999, they began remolding the house and have furnished it with several antiques which they purchased at auctions together.

Marvin was active in the Milligan City and Rural Fire Departments, a member of the Fillmore County Zoning Board, the Glengary Township Board, and the Milligan Community Club. He served as the commander of the Sons of the American Legion Post #240 and was the president of the Milligan Alumni Association. He also served with the Fillmore County Pork Producers and the Milligan Action Club. He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Ohiowa, Nebraska.

Marvin enjoyed farming which he considered his hobby as well as his occupation. He also enjoyed collecting antique farm equipment and a variety of pigs and travelling with Susan. Some of his favorite vacation locations included Devil's tower in Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, and cruising in the Caribbean.

Marvin lived a life full of love for farming and making friends. He always enjoyed a good adventure, from whitewater rafting to parasailing, and tried to have as much fun as he could. He had a great sense of humor that will continue to touch the lives of his family and friends. He will be missed and remembered by many.

Marvin is preceded in death by his grandparents James and Rose (Cerveny) Nadherny of Milligan, Nebraska and James and Georgia (Elznic) Vojta of Geneva, Nebraska, formally of Friend, Nebraska.

He is survived by his sons Daniel, Michael, and Brian all of Milligan, Nebraska; his significant other Susan Ruppert and her children, Clinton Ruppert of Elmwood, Nebraska and Amanda (Ruppert) and Ryan Holmquist of Omaha, Nebraska; his parents Arnold and Norma Nadherny of Milligan, Nebraska; his sisters and brothers-in-law Carol and Eldon Ogorzolka and Nancy and Larry Barrow, all of Lincoln, Nebraska; his aunt Emily Nadherny of Lincoln, Nebraska; his nieces and nephews Jenny Ogorzolka of Cleveland Ohio; Kristi (Ogorzolka) and Brian Ekasala of Lake Worth, Florida; Brooke Barrow, Tadd and Kathy Barrow, and Joel and Denise Barrow all of Lincoln, Nebraska; Chad and Kim Mussman and Nick and Melissa Mussman all of Ohiowa, Nebraska; Heidi (Mussman) and Kyle Knippelmeier of Eagle, Nebraska; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted from the Milligan Auditorium on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 with Pastor Stuart Sell officiating. Deb Brunkow accompanied Brianna Steinacher who sang "How Great Thou Art". Deb also accompanied the congregation who sang "Amazing Grace". Casket bearers were Leonard Sluka, Josh Saatman, Sherman Havel, Gerald Capek, Jerry Lindley and James Betka. Interment was in the Bohemian National Cemetery with Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel in charge. Memorials are directed to the family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)