1850 - 1922 (72 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Jan Virka was born on 3 Feb 1850 in Bohemia; died on 3 Feb 1922. Notes:
Jan/John Virka/Wirka
1900 Federal Census Nebraska, Saunders County, Morse Bluff, ED 128 #23-24 Virka, John Head W M May 1851 48 M 28 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1869 Farmer Virka, ??oly WIfe W F Sep 1855 45 M 28 6/6 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1869 31 Virka, Frank Son W M May 1880 20 S Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer Virka, Annie Dtr W F May 1886 15 S Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia Virka, Emma Dtr W F Feb 1890 10 Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia Virka, Joseph SOn W M Apr 1893 7 Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia Soukup, Mary Mother in Law W F ??? 1819 83 Wd 8/5 Bohemia Boh. Boh. 1869
Jan married Veronika Soukup in Jun 1872 in Braidwood, Will County, Illinois. Veronika (daughter of Antonin Soukup and Marie Buresova) was born on 7 Sep 1855 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 3 Jan 1938 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. James Virka
was born on 4 Sep 1873 in Nebraska; died on 15 Oct 1938.
- 3. Mary Virka
was born on 7 Sep 1875 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 14 Jun 1961 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.
- 4. Frank Virka
was born about 1883 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died.
- 5. Anna Virka
was born about 1885 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died.
- 6. Emma Virka
was born about 1892 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died.
- 7. Joseph Virka
was born on 18 Apr 1893 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died in Jul 1968 in Saunders County, Nebraska.
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Generation: 2
2. | James Virka (1.Jan1) was born on 4 Sep 1873 in Nebraska; died on 15 Oct 1938. James married Emma Racek on 2 Oct 1900 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. Emma (daughter of Vaclav "James" Racek and Veronika Beznoska) was born on 4 Aug 1880 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 22 Jun 1973 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Millie Virka
was born on 20 Dec 1900 in Saunders County, Nebraska.
- 9. Agnes A. Virka
was born on 5 Mar 1903 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 12 Mar 1995 in Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona.
- 10. Edward J. Virka
was born on 29 Mar 1906 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 20 Feb 1996 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska.
- 11. Emil William Virka
was born on 28 Dec 1909 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 4 Apr 1945 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.
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3. | Mary Virka (1.Jan1) was born on 7 Sep 1875 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 14 Jun 1961 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. Notes:
(Undated, unreferenced clipping courtesy of Caroline Mastny of Schuyler, Nebraska)
Marie (Virka) Racek Obituary
Marie (Virka) Racek was born on a farm near Morse Bluff on September 7, 1875 and died at her home in North Bend June 14, 1961. She had spent her entire life in this vicinity.
On September 22, 1896 she was married to Frank Racek in Fremont. Six children were born to this union. She was a 62 year member of the ZCBJ Lodge in Morse Bluff. She was a kind and loving mother and leaves a host of friends and will be missed by all.
Survivors are son, Lewis of North Bend; four daughters, Mrs. Tillie Chesley, Mrs. Emma Jensen, Mrs. Clara Best of North Bend; and Mrs. Julia Divis of Schuyler; brother Joe Virka of Morse Bluff; 13 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1931, and a son Frank in 1949.
Funeral services were at the Moser Funeral Home Chapel Friday afternoon with the Rev. Robert E. Favre officiating. Music was by Mr. and Mrs. James Arneal.
Pallbearers were Marvin Chesley, Merle Jensen, Melvin Divis, Gayle Chesley, Eugene Zeleny and Arnold Divis.
Interment was in Killian Cemetery near Morse Bluff.
Attending the services from a distance were Mrs. Frank Racek and daughter, Cheryl of Barnsville, Minn.
Mary married Frank Racek on 22 Sep 1896 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Frank (son of Vaclav "James" Racek and Veronika Beznoska) was born on 18 Dec 1872 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 10 May 1932 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Frank Racek
was born on 5 Sep 1897 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 29 Apr 1949.
- 13. Emma Racek
was born on 5 Jan 1899 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jan 1977 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.
- 14. Lewis Racek
was born on 19 Aug 1900 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 11 Nov 1978 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.
- 15. Julia R. Racek
was born on 4 Oct 1903 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 30 Oct 1988 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.
- 16. Tillie Racek
was born on 17 Aug 1905 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 18 Feb 1984 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.
- 17. Clara Racek
was born on 13 Sep 1907 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 8 Jan 1995 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.
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4. | Frank Virka (1.Jan1) was born about 1883 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died. |
5. | Anna Virka (1.Jan1) was born about 1885 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died. Notes:
She married a Hines.
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6. | Emma Virka (1.Jan1) was born about 1892 in Saunders County, Nebraska; and died. Notes:
She married a Fencl.
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7. | Joseph Virka (1.Jan1) was born on 18 Apr 1893 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died in Jul 1968 in Saunders County, Nebraska. Notes:
JOSEPH VIRKA 18 Apr 1893 Jul 1968 68050 (Prague, Saunders, NE) (none specified) 506-48-7188 Nebraska
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Generation: 3
8. | Millie Virka (2.James2, 1.Jan1) was born on 20 Dec 1900 in Saunders County, Nebraska. Notes:
Said to have also married a Charles Wolf.
Millie married William Frank Cihacek on 20 Jan 1920 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. William was born on 12 Oct 1889 in Nebraska; died on 27 Jan 1941. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Leonard Cihacek
was born on 18 Apr 1923 in Nebraska; died on 31 Dec 1999 in Iowa.
- 19. Richard Cihacek
was born on 9 Sep 1924 in Nebraska; died in May 1976 in Nebraska.
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9. | Agnes A. Virka (2.James2, 1.Jan1) was born on 5 Mar 1903 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 12 Mar 1995 in Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona. Notes:
AGNES A PASEKA 05 Mar 1903 12 Mar 1995 85338 (Goodyear, Maricopa, AZ) (none specified) 506-56-0293 Nebraska
Agnes married Joe F. Paseka on 16 May 1923 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska. Joe was born on 23 Jan 1897; died on 14 Oct 1987 in Colon, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Emil J. Paseka
was born on 5 Jul 1924 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 24 Aug 2000 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.
- 21. Bernard E. Paseka
was born on 17 Oct 1926 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 2 Dec 2003 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.
- 22. Living
- 23. Living
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10. | Edward J. Virka (2.James2, 1.Jan1) was born on 29 Mar 1906 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 20 Feb 1996 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska. Notes:
EDWARD J VIRKA 29 Mar 1906 20 Feb 1996 68015 (Cedar Bluffs, Saunders, NE) (none specified) 507-48-0547 Nebraska
Edward married Olga Dolezel on 9 Jun 1943 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. Olga was born on 14 Jul 1917; died on 6 Apr 1983 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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11. | Emil William Virka (2.James2, 1.Jan1) was born on 28 Dec 1909 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 4 Apr 1945 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. Emil married Emma Marie Nesladek on 2 Oct 1934 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Emma was born on 13 Jun 1911 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 30 Nov 1997 in Wayne, Wayne County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Living
- 25. Elaine Ann Virka
was born on 4 Jun 1942 in Nebraska; died on 30 Apr 1943 in Nebraska; was buried in May 1943 in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.
- 26. Vernon Virka
was born on 15 Jan 1944 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 1 Dec 2022 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; was buried in Woodland Cemetery, North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.
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12. | Frank Racek (3.Mary2, 1.Jan1) was born on 5 Sep 1897 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 29 Apr 1949. Frank married Myrtle Nelson on 3 Oct 1925 in Barnesville, Clay County, Minnesota. Myrtle was born on 11 Sep 1903; died on 26 Feb 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Emma Racek (3.Mary2, 1.Jan1) was born on 5 Jan 1899 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jan 1977 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Notes:
Emma Jensen
Services were held Saturday, Jan. 8, for Emma Jensen, ast the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend, with Dr. L.A. Warren officiating. Mrs. and Mrs. James Arneal provided the music.
Mrs. Jensen died Jan. 5 at the Fremont hospital, on her 78th birthday.
She was born Jan. 5, 1899, in North Bend and lived and North Bend and Ames until moving to Fremont in 1972. She married Ole Jensen in 1921. He died in 1966.
Survivors include a son, Merle Jensen of Fremont; brother, Lewis Racek of North Bend; sisters, Mrs. Zikman (Julia) Divis of Schuyler, Mrs. Carl (Tillie) Chesley and Mrs. Clara Best, both of North Bend; and three grandchildren.
Burial was in Woodland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Sherman, Leonard Hines, Bill Vyhlidal, Rodney Sherman, George Havlovec and Gayle Chesley.
(Unddated, unreferenced clipping; courtesy of Caroline Mastny)
Emma married Ole Jensen on 6 Apr 1921. Ole was born on 6 Mar 1893 in Tarm, Denmark; died on 9 Apr 1966 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Merle Jensen
was born on 15 Jan 1922 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 16 May 1999 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.
- 32. Dale Jensen
was born on 7 Oct 1924 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 22 Jan 1945 in St. James, France.
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14. | Lewis Racek (3.Mary2, 1.Jan1) was born on 19 Aug 1900 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 11 Nov 1978 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Notes:
Lewis Racek
Funeral services for Lewis Racek, 78, were held Tuesday afternoon at the United Presbyternai Church, with Rev. Orin Fraff and Rev. L.A. Warren officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Ralph Diffey, organist, and David Hamilton and William Mines, vocalists.
Burial was at the Scribner Cemetery. Pallbearers included Albert Vasina, Richard Limbach, Gerald Tank, Maynard Flamme, Mike McGinn and Gerald Kruger.
Racek, a retired farmer, livestock dealer, and businessman, died Saturday afternoon, Nov. 11, at the Fremont hospital.
He was born Aug. 19, 1900 at North Bend and spent his entire life inthe community. He was a city councilman for several years and spent four years as a Dodge County Supervisor. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
He married Martha Witthinrich, Dec. 17, 1924 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She survives.
Other survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Zikmond (Julia) Divis of Schuyler, Mrs. Tillie Chesley and Mrs. Clara Best; and several nieces and nephews.
Lewis married Martha Witthinrich on 17 Dec 1924 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Martha was born on 11 May 1901; died on 24 Aug 1985. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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15. | Julia R. Racek (3.Mary2, 1.Jan1) was born on 4 Oct 1903 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 30 Oct 1988 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. Notes:
Mrs. Zickmond Divis dies in Dodge
Mrs. Zickmond (Julia R.) Divis, 85, died October 30, 1988 at Parkview Nursing Home, Dodge, where she had been a resident since August.
Rev. Karl J. Heck officiated at the Nov. 2, 10:30 am funeral service at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Reba Bergt, organist accompanied Joyce Korte, solosit, Svoboda Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements and burail was in Schuyler Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Lloyd Divis, Donald Divis, Robert Otradosky, Marvin Chesley, Eldon Kracl and Merle Jensen.
Mrs. Divis was born Oct. 4, 1903 in Dodge, the daughter of Frank and Mary Virka Racek, and attended rural school. On Feb. 18, 1925 she was married to Zikmond Divis in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Following their marriage they farmed until moving into Schuyler in January, 1980. Mrs. Divis was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid.
Survivors includ her husband, two sons, Arnold, Omaha; Melvin, North Platte; daughter, Mrs. Joe (Roseanne) Cada, Schuyler; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one sister, Clara Best, North Bend.
She was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, two brothers and two sisters.
(Unddated, unreferenced newspaper clipping, Courtesy of Caroline Mastny)
SSN 506-44-5746
Julia married Zikmund Divis on 18 Feb 1925 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Zikmund was born on 2 May 1900 in Nebraska; died on 10 Aug 1990 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. Dorothy D. Divis
was born on 31 Jul 1927 in Colfax, Nebraska; died about 1930; was buried in Schuyler Cemetery, Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska.
- 34. Arnold James Divis
was born on 14 Aug 1931 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska; died on 30 Oct 2020 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- 35. Roseann Divis
was born on 23 Jan 1934 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jun 2022 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.
- 36. Living
- 37. Gerald Divis
was born on 4 Feb 1938 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jul 1962 in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado.
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16. | Tillie Racek (3.Mary2, 1.Jan1) was born on 17 Aug 1905 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 18 Feb 1984 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Notes:
Tillie Chesley
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for Mrs. Tillie Chesley of North Bend, who died Feb. 18, 1984 at the Fremont Hospital. She was 78.
Born Aug. 17, 1905 at North Bend, Mrs. Chesley was a lifetime resident of the community. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of North Bend.
On June 29, 1929 she married Carl A. Chesley at Fremont. He preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 1978.
Survivors include two sons, Marvin of Omaha and Gayle of North Bend; a daughter, Mrs. Eldon (Arlene) Kracl of Bruno; two sisters, Mrs. Zikmond (Julia) Divis of Schuyler and Mrs. Clara Best of North Bend; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at First United Methodist Church in North Bend with Rev. Gary Main officiating. Mrs. Mary Satorie was organis and Dick Satorie was soloist.
Burial was in Killian Cemetery, west of Morse Bluff. Pallbearers were Robert and Alfred Allan, Walter Nissan, Rex Shober, Bill Vyhlidal and Marvin Winkelman.
Memorials are suggested to the North Bend Library of the North Bend Rescue Squad.
(Undated, unreferenced clipping, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)
Tillie married Carl A. Chesley on 29 Jun 1929 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Carl was born on 8 Jan 1899 in Clarks, Merrick County, Nebraska; died on 16 Feb 1978 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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17. | Clara Racek (3.Mary2, 1.Jan1) was born on 13 Sep 1907 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 8 Jan 1995 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. Clara married Chester W. Best about 1934. Chester was born about 1903 in Missouri; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 41. Norma Best
was born on 23 Apr 1935 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 3 Sep 1986 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.
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Generation: 4
20. | Emil J. Paseka (9.Agnes3, 2.James2, 1.Jan1) was born on 5 Jul 1924 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 24 Aug 2000 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Notes:
EMIL J PASEKA 05 Jul 1924 24 Aug 2000 (V) 68025 (Fremont, Dodge, NE) (none specified) 505-34-2741 Nebraska
Emil married Darlene Mundy on 15 Jun 1950 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska. Darlene was born on 12 Oct 1931 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; died in Jan 1996 in Mead, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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21. | Bernard E. Paseka (9.Agnes3, 2.James2, 1.Jan1) was born on 17 Oct 1926 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 2 Dec 2003 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. Notes:
BERNARD E PASEKA 17 Oct 1926 02 Dec 2003 (V) 68649 (North Bend, Dodge, NE) (none specified) 505-34-6508 Nebraska
Bernard married Evelyn Wesely on 9 Jun 1945. Evelyn was born on 13 Apr 1927; died in Oct 1981 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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25. | Elaine Ann Virka (11.Emil3, 2.James2, 1.Jan1) was born on 4 Jun 1942 in Nebraska; died on 30 Apr 1943 in Nebraska; was buried in May 1943 in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. |
26. | Vernon Virka (11.Emil3, 2.James2, 1.Jan1) was born on 15 Jan 1944 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 1 Dec 2022 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; was buried in Woodland Cemetery, North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. Notes:
Vernon A. "Vern" Virka 78 of Morse Bluffs, Nebraska passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. He was born January 15, 1944 in Fremont to Emil and Emma (Nesladek) Virka.
Vern was a lifelong farmer in the Morse Bluff area. He married Sharon Tank February 7, 1961 at Faith Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
He was a 30 plus year charter member of the Morse Bluff Volunteer Fire Department and was a former Fire Chief.
Vern is survived by his sons, Randy E. Virka and Michael J. (Christine) Virka all of Morse Bluff; sister, Darlene (Jim) Becker; 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; brother-in-law, Gary (Judy) Tank; stepbrothers, Mert (Colleen) Heinemann, Eldon (Ellen) Heinemann and Myron (Doreen) Heinemann; step-sister, Pam (Dick) Nolte and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sharon; and stepfather, John Heinemann.
Memorial Service will be 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5-7 also at Moser's in North Bend. Interment will be at Woodland Cemetery in North Bend.
Memorials to the family for a fund yet to be established.
Online condolences may be left at ww.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 1040 N. Main St. North Bend, NE 68649 402-652-8159.
Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy
Vernon married Sharon Tank on 7 Feb 1961 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Sharon was born on 4 Jul 1942 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 18 Nov 2021 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Woodland Cemetery, North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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31. | Merle Jensen (13.Emma3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jan1) was born on 15 Jan 1922 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 16 May 1999 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Notes:
Caroline Mastny shows that he married first, date unknown, Margaret Mae McLain, born 27 Jun 1928.
Merle married Arvilla C. McMahan on 6 Jun 1948 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Arvilla was born on 29 Mar 1928 in Bartlett, Wheeler County, Nebraska; died on 23 Jun 1983 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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32. | Dale Jensen (13.Emma3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jan1) was born on 7 Oct 1924 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 22 Jan 1945 in St. James, France. Notes:
Died in action during World War II, and is buried in the American Military Cemetery in France.
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33. | Dorothy D. Divis (15.Julia3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jan1) was born on 31 Jul 1927 in Colfax, Nebraska; died about 1930; was buried in Schuyler Cemetery, Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska. Notes:
Dorothy died in a car accident when she was five years old.
Name:Dorthy D Divis
Gender:Female
Birth Date:31 Jul 1927
Birth Place:Colfax, Nebraska, USA
Parent 1 Name:Zikmond Divis
Certificate Number:13781
Birth Certificate Type:Normal
Birth info courtesy Dennis Belohlavy
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34. | Arnold James Divis (15.Julia3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jan1) was born on 14 Aug 1931 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska; died on 30 Oct 2020 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Notes:
Arnold passed away at the Lancaster Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln. He was born in Schuyler, NE to parents, Zikmund and Julia. He graduated from Schuyler High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served as an Electronics Technician at US Naval station Treasure Island in San Francisco during the Korean War. He later attended the University of Omaha to study radio engineering. He worked at radio stations in Keokuk and Atlantic, Iowa before joining AT&T as a Communications Technician. He retired from AT&T after 30 years of service. One of Arnold's hobbies was in aviation; he owned and flew a Cessna 152 before marriage and family came along.
Arnold is preceded in death by parents, Zikmund and Julia, siblings Dorothy and Gerald. He is survived by wife Elsie; 6 children, Russell Divis, Cindy (Ron) Wulff, Joan (Joe) McMahon, Jean (Rick) Hawley, Doug (Mary) Divis, and Fran Fritz; 8 grandchildren, Rosalie (Jared) Stark, Ryan Hawley, Kyle Fritz, Alex (Sarah) McMahon, Natalie Divis, Kimberly McMahon, Alyssa (Schuyler) Brown, and Travis Divis; 2 great grandchildren, Lynnea and Howard Stark; sister, Roseann Cada, brother, Melvin (Janice) Divis; several sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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35. | Roseann Divis (15.Julia3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jan1) was born on 23 Jan 1934 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jun 2022 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Notes:
Roseann Cada, 88, formerly of Schuyler, died Friday, June 10, 2022, at Heritage Legacy Assisted Living in Omaha.
Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 17, 2022, 10:30 A.M.
Divine Mercy Parish, St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Rev. Gerry Gonderinger, Celebrant
Visitation 9-10:00 with 10:00 A.M. Rosary, at the church Friday morning
Private Committal to follow
Memorials to the church There will be no lunch
Roseann was born January 23, 1934, in Schuyler, to Zikmund and Julia (Racek) Divis. She graduated from Schuyler High School. On April 7, 1956, she married Joe D. Cada at St. Mary's Catholic Church. They made their home in Schuyler. Roseann raised their two daughters and worked with Joe in their Coast to Coast store. She was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church and was very active in the ministry to the elderly..
Roseann is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Peers of Omaha, one brother, Melvin (Janice) Divis of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, son-in-law Robert Wadzinski, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe, daughter Mary Wadzinski, and two brothers, Jerry and Arnold Divis.
Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Kracl Funeral Home in Schuyler, NE
Roseann married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 72. Mary Ellen Cada
was born on 26 Oct 1957 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska; died on 12 Apr 2014 in Newton, Jasper County, Iowa.
- 73. Living
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37. | Gerald Divis (15.Julia3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jan1) was born on 4 Feb 1938 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska; died on 18 Jul 1962 in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado. Notes:
Gerald A. Divis Service Sunday
Funeral service for Gerald Divis, 24, of Pueblo, Colorado. son of Mr. and Mrs. Zickmond Divis was conducted at the Immaneul Lutheran Church northwest of Schuyler. Rev. Marten Boremann officiated at the 2 p.m. rites and at the prayer service at 1:30 pm. Svoboda Funeral Home. Burial was in Schuyler Cemetery. Pall-bearers were Richard Divis, Gail Chesley, Paul Kroeger, Elden Dracl, James Otradosky, and Bill Novak. Mr. Divis died July 18 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo. According to members of his family his death resulted in injuries he received when he was attacked abgout 10:30 pm July 13 near his home. Police arrested 3 adults and 3 teenagers. All were booked for investigation.
Mr. Divis was born Feb. 4, 1938 at the family home northwest of Schuyler. He attended Schuyler School and served three years in the Army.
Mr. Divis and Beatrice Susan Mitchell were married April 1, 1961 in Pueblo. He was employed as a mechanic.
Survivors are his widow and 5 month old daughter Delores Ann, his parents, two brothers Melvin of Fremont and Arnold of Schuyler, sister Rose Ann.
A sister preceded him in death.
(Typewritten transcription of obituary, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)
Gerald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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41. | Norma Best (17.Clara3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jan1) was born on 23 Apr 1935 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 3 Sep 1986 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Notes:
September 10, 1986 NORTH BEND EAGLE
Norma Zeleny, 51
Funeral services were held Saturday morning for Norma J. Zeleny of Arlington, who died Sept. 3, 1986 at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha of cancer. She was 51.
She was born April 23, 1935 at North Bend to Chester and Clara Best. She grew up in North Bend and lived in Fremont for six years before moving to Arlington 20 years ago.
She was a member of the Arlington American Legion Auxiliary and First United Methodist Church of Fremont.
On April 14, 1954, she married Eugene R. Zeleny at Council Bluffs, Iowa. He survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Steve (Cindy) Wiblishouser of Blair; her mother, Clara Best of North Bend; mother and father-in-law, Bessie and Edward Zeleny of Hooper; and a granddson.
Funeral services were held at Arlington Community Church with Rev. Robert Saunders officiating. Ruby House was organist and Melvin Misfeldt was soloist.
Burial was in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. Pallbearers were Robert French, Dick Totten, Herman Allen, LeRoy Brown, Don Lottman and Loren Knoell.
She was preceded in death by her father, Chester Best.
(Courtesy of Caroline Mastny)
(Research):SSDI:
NORMA ZELENY 23 Apr 1935 Sep 1986 68002 (Arlington, Washington, NE ) 68002 (Arlington, Washington, NE ) 506-36-5583 Nebraska SS
Norma married Eugene R. Zeleny on 14 Apr 1954 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Eugene was born on 5 May 1933; died on 26 Dec 2009 in Blair, Washington County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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