Barbora Urbanek

Notes:

The 1900 census showed Barbora Biba, a widow, as age 64, born in Dec. 1835 and living in Glengary Twp next to her son Frank.

Family/Spouse: Tomas Biba. Tomas was born on 8 Dec 1831 in Zebnice, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 4 Feb 1899 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Frank T. Kovanda about 1892. Frank was born on 17 Sep 1863 in Hrade?ice, Klatovy, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died in 1922 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Frank Hodek on 27 Dec 1875 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank (son of John Hodek and Anna Koudela) was born on 22 Feb 1856 in Kralovice, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 27 May 1901 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On June 27, 1904, as one of the Charter members, Albert helped to organize the Zbirov Lodge ZCBJ in Liberty Township and for twenty-five years served as treasurer. (Milligan, p 206)

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 22 Apr 1910
SD 9 ED 32 Sheet 5A
91-92
Biba, Albert Hd m W 43 M1 19 Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia 1875 Na English Farmer
Biba, Josephine Wf F W 40 m1 19 10/9 Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia 1898 English
Biba, William Son M W 18 S Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia English Laborer Home Farm
Biba, Albert Son M W 17 S Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia English Laborer Home Farm
Biba, Anton Son M W 14 S Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia English Laborer Home Farm
Biba, James Son M W 12 S Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia English
Biba, Edward Son M W 9 S Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia English
Biba, Helen Dtr F W 8 S S Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia English
Biba, Alice Dtr F W 6 S Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia English
Biba, Clara Dtr F W 4 S Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia English
Biba, Fred Son M W 3 S Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia English

Albert married Josefa "Josephine" Kovanda on 18 Aug 1890. Josefa (daughter of Philip Kovanda and Teresa Hejman) was born on 14 Sep 1871 in Hrade?ice, Klatovy, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 11 Oct 1960 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated 16 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 29 Sheet 3A Stamped 110
65-67
Biba, Frank Hd M W 36 M1 16 Ill Austria Bohemia Austria Bohemia Eng Own Income
Biba, Mary Wf F W 36 M1 16 3/2 Ne Austria Bohemia Austria Bohemia English
Biba, Mary Dtr F W 13 S Ne Ill Ne English
Biba, Otto Dtr (sic) M W 7 S Ne Ill Ne

Frank married Mary Kebrle about 1894. Mary (daughter of Frank Kebrle and Belina Walter) was born on 6 Jan 1873 in Nebraska; died on 10 Apr 1931 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frank and Barbara were born after the Biba's came to this country. Barbara's dates were shown as (1878-1893) in the Milligan book on page 206, and on page 207, she was referred to as the youngest daughter. It was further noted that she died at the age of 15 after pumping water for cattle on a very hot day. (Milligan, p 207). Her date of death was shown as 17 Jun 1893, and date of birth as 20 Jun 1872, which is incorrect. She would have been born in 1878.

Frederick married Rose Bulin on 8 Mar 1917. Rose (daughter of Vojtech "Albert" Bulin and Antonie "Tonie" Matejka) was born on 24 Apr 1894 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jul 1932 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Anna A. Bulin on 1 May 1933. Anna (daughter of Vojtech "Albert" Bulin and Antonie "Tonie" Matejka) was born on 23 Apr 1892 in Nebraska; died on 14 May 1985; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Alice Vavra on 19 May 1928. Alice (daughter of Frank Vavra and Christina Becwar) was born on 24 Oct 1904; died on 1 May 1969 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary, being the oldest granddaughter of John and Mary HODEK, was given her grandparents 160 acre farm in 1896. There were many stipulations with the gift. Her grandparents received the right to continue to live on the farm, and have use of all the buildings and pastures. They were to receive a percentage of all items grown on the farm, as well as a payment of $60 each January 1. Additionally, Mary agreed to pay her sister, Anna Hodek, $1000.

Mary married Fred Placek on 26 Sep 1896 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Fred was born on 20 Jun 1873 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 28 Feb 1966; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mollie Miller. Mollie was born after 1881; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Louis Placek on 23 Apr 1898 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Louis was born on 1 May 1875 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Jan 1951 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John O. Kottas. John was born before 1885; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Emil J. Kotas. Emil (son of Joseph Kotas and Marie Kubicek) was born on 17 Jan 1881 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Oct 1981 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; was buried on 21 Oct 1981 in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: George Haberman. George was born before 1891. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abby married Ralph Clawson on 6 Aug 1923 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Ralph was born about 1893 in Bladen, Webster County, Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lucille Eppler. Lucille was born after 1895. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Arthur Victor. Arthur was born before 1897. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Perry Yost. Perry was born before 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN 505-14-2349

Family/Spouse: Joe Kuska. Joe was born before 1901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Biba - Alice, 94, Geneva, formerly Exeter, died Tuesday (1/28/97). Born, Exeter. Survivors: brother, sister-in-law, Fred and Helen Biba, Geneva; seven nieces and nephews; 28 great-nieces and nephews; 31 great-great-nieces and nephews.

Graveside services: 11 a.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6700 S. 14th St. Family meet at Gate 2. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, Farmer Funeral Home, Exeter. Memorials to Exeter Rescue Unit.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 30 Jan 1997 Lincoln Star Newspaper)

Family/Spouse: Earl L. Manning. Earl was born on 3 Mar 1905 in Nebraska; died on 4 Feb 1995 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituay, for Fred Biba - Fred R. Sr., 90, Geneva, died Saturday (4/5/97). Survivors: son, Frederick R. Jr., Irwindale, Calif.; daughter Barbara Watkins, Topeka, Kan.; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; nieces and nephews.

Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Geneva. Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Tuesday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 7 Apr 1997 Lincoln Journal Star)

And for his wife, maiden name unknown:

Biba - Helen M., 88, Geneva, died Sunday (2/16/97). Born, Geneva. Survivors: husband, Fred R.; son, Frederick R. Jr., Irwindale, Calif.; daughter, Barbara Watkins, Topeka, Kan.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Geneva. Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 10 a.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials to the church.

SSDI says:
Helen dob 22 July 1908

SSDI says died in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, obituary published in the 19 Feb 1997 Lincoln Journal Star)

Family/Spouse: Lou Laun. Lou was born about 1896. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Josephine Kyne. Josephine was born about 1909 in Fairfield, Clay County, Nebraska; died on 16 Jan 2010 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joyce was a 1935 graduate of Milligan High School. She attended the University of Nebraska in 1939. After her graduation, she taught home economics in Geneva, McCook, and Park Ridge, Illinois. (Milligan, 278).

Joyce married Clare E. Glandon on 15 Nov 1942. Clare was born on 22 Nov 1916 in Norden, Keya Paha County, Nebraska; died on 15 Jul 2005 in Shell Point, Lee County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Glenn E. Kovanda, 90, of Milligan, Neb., died Friday, July 2, 2010, in Geneva, Neb. Born August 7, 1919 at Milligan to Fred and Rose (Bulin) Kovanda.

Survived by: Sons Russel of Yuba, Calif., Chris of Edmond, Okla., Alan of Lincoln, Glenn F. of Milligan; Sister, Rose Mary Capek of Geneva; seven Grandchildren; one Great Grandchild.

Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (7/7/10), Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva, Kim Dunker officiating. Graveside services Lincoln Memorial Park in Lincoln. Visitation beginning Tuesday 1-8 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home. Memorials to Milligan American Legion, Exeter Milligan School Foundation & National VFW.

Lincoln, NE newspaper, July 4, 2010, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Glenn married Venuse Christine Charvat on 2 Sep 1947 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Venuse (daughter of Vaclav Charvat and Christine B. Bernasek) was born on 23 Aug 1925 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 24 Apr 1984 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rosemary graduated from Lincoln High School in 1938, later earning her teaching certificate from the University of Nebraska in 1940. She taught in Ohiowa, David City, and Beatrice. After her husband's death, she returned to teaching, earning her Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Nebraska in 1968. She also studied Library Science, and went to work at the Crete Public Library. (Milligan, p 238).

Rosemary Capek, 90, of Milligan, died Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

Funeral services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Visitation: Friday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Farmer & Son Funeral Home Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Graveside service: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Memorials to the Milligan Rescue Unit or Bohemian National Cemetery

Rosemary Capek, 90 years of age, of Geneva, Nebraska, passed away peacefully during the morning of July 19, 2011. Rosemary was born on May 27, 1921 in Milligan, NE. She was the youngest of three children born to Frederick and Rose Kovanda. Her older siblings were Joyce Glandon (deceased) of Florida, and Glenn Kovanda (deceased) of Milligan, NE. She had a loving childhood and often remembered the horses on their farm. Rosemary frequently remembered her happy and fun loving mother and father. Rosemary lost her mother, due to illness, when she was at the age of twelve. Her Aunt Anna Bulin, who was a nurse at the Mayo Clinic, came home to the farm to help take care of the three children. Her Father, Fred, remarried to Rose's sister, Anna and he was fortunate to have two happy marriages.

During Rosemary's high school years, her family moved to Lincoln, NE. Rosemary graduated from Lincoln High. Rosemary showed a certain initiative through her teen age years as she was born Rose, and she changed her name to Rosemary while she was a teen. She attended University of Nebraska for a teaching degree. She had taught in the elementary schools in Ohiowa, David City, and Beatrice.

Before WWII, she met a very special and gregarious man, John James Capek, from Milligan, NE. She communicated with John for the four years of the war and when he returned to the states, they had a garden wedding. John came from a very musical family. During WWII he was in the Army Band. One of his loves was the Rudy Jay Orchestra, where he was one of the singers. He also played trumpet, clarinet, and saxophone. Rosemary and John enjoyed many Big Band Orchestra dances. They also enjoyed family get-togethers with many relatives as well as many of John's close friends from the war and their families. Rosemary was a wonderful cook and many of her dishes will remain loving memories for her family. Unforgettable were her barbeque spare ribs, duck, pheasant, rabbit, cherried tongue, dumplings, cream puffs, strawberry-rhubarb pie and her many Jello fruit salads, especially her pineapple banana salad. Gardening and canning were also two of Rosemary's avocations. Rosemary and John were very happy with their family life and they were blessed with two children. David John Capek was born in 1948 and Marilyn Rose Capek was born in 1952.

Great sorrow and tragedy occurred on Oct 3, 1960, when John died in a car accident. With the loving support of her parents, Rosemary went back to University of Nebraska to complete her teaching degree. Rosemary's primary concern was for the well-being of her own children during those years as she handled all of the responsibilities of a single parent. Rosemary loved all young children and she taught Kindergarten at Milligan, NE and preschool at Crete, NE. Rosemary was involved with the Methodist Church Ladies Group as well as Garden Clubs.

Rosemary had many personal strengths that carried her through life's challenges. She remained optimistic and caring. Later, she studied photography at Doane College. She also studied Librarian Science and worked at Crete Library. Rosemary spent many hours painting with oils and acrylics. She entered some of her paintings into local contests. She also focused on exercising and staying healthy as she took classes on a regular schedule. She also loved to travel. Her travels included Switzerland, England, France, Austria, and the Czech Republic with her mother, Anna Kovanda, and her sister Joyce Glandon. She also traveled to Florida, the Caribbean, and many states in the Western USA. Rosemary also traveled to Boston and New England multiple times to spend time with Marilyn and her family, Karl, Melissa, and Brett Henrikson. She loved swimming in the lake in New Hampshire with Marilyn's family and picking berries with her grandchildren. Rosemary was also very involved with David's family, with his wife Denise, and children Karel David, Haley, and Morgan Capek. Rosemary was also very kind to animals and had a wonderful rapport with dogs and cats.
Rosemary was always a source of strength and love when it involved her six grandchildren. She spent many hours caring for and loving them. Rosemary was a pure example of passing on unconditional love to her own children as well as to her grandchildren. She had strong values and had a stable sense of right and wrong. Rosemary was gifted with incredible personal strength. She had an inner beauty and guiding light that shone through in her calm, quiet, and kind nature. She was an excellent listener. She was always looking to be uplifting and encouraging. Rosemary looked for the good in each person and situation with amazing authenticity.

She had purity in her thoughts and actions that manifested as endearing empathy and optimism. She had an authentically unselfish nature. She was kind beyond imagination and words. Rosemary was quiet, but very strong in her ability to listen without judging. For all of us who knew her inner strength, it will be a source of inspiration. Her inner beauty and love will shine forever and she will be deeply missed. Her family's love will always be like her wedding china pattern. It was called "Forget-Me-Not." Rosemary's life will be forever with love in the hearts of her children and her loved ones.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John; sister Joyce Glandon; and brother Glenn Kovanda.

Rosemary is survived by her children David Capek and his wife Denise of Lincoln and Milligan, NE and Marilyn Capek of Winchester, MA, her grandchildren Karel D. Capek of Omaha, NE, Haley and Derrick Peters of Omaha, NE, Morgan Capek of Lincoln, NE, Karl J. Henrikson of Winchester, MA, Melissa Henrikson of Winchester, MA, and Brett Henrikson of Winchester, MA, and her great grandson, Rudy Capek of Omaha, NE, and many loved relatives and friends.

Services for Rosemary will be held Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home -Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Memorials are directed to the Milligan Rescue Unit or Bohemian National Cemetery.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Rosemary married John James Capek on 22 Oct 1946. John (son of Rudolph George Capek and Mary Anna Hromadka) was born on 10 Feb 1916 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Oct 1960 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Milligan Village
Enumerated April 18, 1930
ED 30-16 SD 11 Sheet 3A Stamped 34
76-78
Placek, Ed Head M W 30 M 29 Neb Neb Neb Laborer Odd Jobs
Placek, Anna Wf F W 28 M 27 Neb Czech Czech

Edward married Anna E. Buzek on 31 Jan 1929. Anna (daughter of Pavel "Paul" Buzek and Anna Marie Braum) was born on 6 Jan 1902 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mollie attended grade school in the ZCJB Lodge building and then went to the new school through the eighth grade. After this, she remained at home to care for her mother, young brothers and sisters. She enrolled in one of the many sewing classes held in Milligan. She enjoyed embroidery and during the First World War, she and her mother knitted sweaters and gloves for the soldiers overseas. (Milligan, p 224).

Mollie married Edward Buzek on 16 Feb 1926 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Edward (son of Pavel "Paul" Buzek and Anna Marie Braum) was born on 25 Jan 1900 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jul 1974; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Steinacher - Helene A., 92, Wilber, died Sunday (11/3/96). Born, near Milligan. Survivors: son, Alan L., Wilber; daughter, Patricia Spitz, Wilber; sisters, Mollie Buzek, Milligan, Marietta Vasina, Hemet, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber. Wilber Czech Cemetery.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star Archives)

Helene married Joseph Steinacher on 14 Mar 1929 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Joseph was born on 4 Oct 1901 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Aug 1985 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Services for Anna will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska with Kim Dunker officiating the service. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the chapel in Milligan. Memorials are directed to the Milligan Fire & Rescue.
Anna Placek was born February 27, 1910 to Louis Placek and Anna Hodek in Milligan, Nebraska and she passed away on September 24, 2011 at the Exeter Care Center in Exeter, Nebraska.

Anna's mother passed away during the flu epedemic and she and her six siblings were left to be cared for by her father. Anna attended school until the 10th grade when she decided to give up school after coming home one day to find her father had her younger sister on his lap and her younger brother on a chair beside him and he was trying to keep the young children warm by a stove. At this point in Anna's life, she knew that she needed to stay home and help her father care for the children so that he could provide for the family. It was not uncommon for children to be adopted out to other family members when a mother would die. When Anna made the choice to stay home with her younger siblings, it allowed the family to stay together. Anna often recalled how her father was such a kind man. He was stern with the children but always fair. She was always proud of the fact that the family was able to remain together after the passing of her mother.

Anna enjoyed farm life and told people that it was the best place to live. Her family lived north of Milligan and in 1936 her father bought a farm between Fairmont and Exeter and the family resided there.

Anna's father passed away in 1951, and Anna, her sister, and her brother stayed on the farm until 1974. Anna then moved into Milligan and helped her sister in the grocery store putting groceries on the shelf.

Anna enjoyed reading jokes, and she also enjoyed sharing jokes with other people and visiting with people in general. Anna was a very caring person and she always felt bad when someone was sick and she would do what she could to take care of them.
When Anna could no longer care for herself, she became a resident of the Exeter Care Center. She met many friends there who were residents and staff. She particularly enjoyed visiting with Dale Mizner.

Anna is survived by all of her friends and the staff of the Exeter Care Center and the kind people on the Hospice team.

She was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Anna; brother Louis; and sisters Rose, Leona, Velma, and Angeleen.

Notes:

Kotas -- Richard F., 93, Nebraska City, died Thursday (11/11/99). Born, Milligan. Retired owner and operator, former Kotas' Market, Nebraska City, 47 years.

Survivors: son, Richard Jr., Nebraska City; granddaughter; two stepgreat-grandchildren; three stepgreat-great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Sedoris, Nebraska City.

Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Gude Mortuary, Nebraska City. Wyuka, Nebraska City. Visitation: today, 1-9 p.m., mortuary. Memorials to the Nebraska City Rescue Squad.

his SSN: 506-03-5605
He married Louise A. (UNKNOWN)
her dob 30 Sep 1907
died 18 Oct 1999
died in Nebraska City, Otoe County
buried 20 Oct 1999
buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe Co.
SSN: 506-20-8258

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Richard married Louise Ottnat before 1936. Louise was born on 30 Sep 1907; died on 18 Oct 1999 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN 506-03-5604

Dennis Belohlavy supplied the following obituary for Emil's widow:

This obit is for the SPOUSE of Emil J. Kotas, JR., her dob 26 Feb 1911, and her SSN: 505-05-2425. It is from the Lincoln Journal Star Archives:

Kotas -- Dorothy Ann, 90, Nebraska City, widow of Emil, died Wednesday (1/23/02). Born, Nebraska City. Retired, Wessel's Clothing Co. and Farmers Bank.

Survivors: niece, Janet Weed, Pasadena, Calif.; nephews, Dr. Lee Olson, Omaha, Phil Zimmers, Omaha, Dave Zimmers, Nebraska City, Steve Zimmers, Syracuse.

Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Nebraska City. Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. Visitation: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. Memorials to First United Methodist Church.

Notes:

Sedoris - Mildred A., 88, Nebraska City, widow of Dean, died Thursday (12/5/02). Born, Milligan. Accountant, Midland Garment and Outerwear Co.

Survivors: son, Dean R. Jr., Sidney, Iowa; nephew, Richard Kotas Jr., Nebraska City.

Services: 10 a.m. today, St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Nebraska City. St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to Lourdes Endowment Fund. Gude Mortuary, Nebraska City.

NOTE: Dean Sedoris, SR. is buried in same cemetery as shown below. Dean, Sr. died about 20 Dec 1987, Dean, Sr. buried on 23 Dec 1987
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

Richard "Dick" Manning, age 84, of Geneva died on Thursday, October 13, 2011 in Lincoln.

He was born on April 12, 1927 to Earl and Clara (Biba) Manning in York.

Survivors include his wife, Louisa Manning of Geneva; sons, Jim Manning of Lincoln, Don (Joan) Manning of Burress, and Scott (Roxanne) Manning of McKinney, Texas; daughters, Mary Jane (Ken) Havick of Omaha and Margie (Chris) Hayes of Osceola; brother, Tom (Marilyn) Manning of Burress and 11 grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2011 at Exeter United Methodist Church in Exeter with Pastor Ray Underwood and Pastor Ron Harris officiating. Graveside services will take place at the Exeter Cemetery in Exeter.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Richard married Louisa LaVonne Schwab on 14 Nov 1947 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Louisa was born on 4 Sep 1927 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Jun 2023 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 23 Jun 2023 in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary for Thomas B. Manning

Funeral services for Tom will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Exeter. Father Steve Thomlison will officiate the services.

Burial will be held in the Exeter Cemetery following the funeral service.

Visitation will be Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Farmer Funeral Home in Exeter. A Rosary will be prayed at St. Stephen's Catholic Church on Monday, August 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Memorials are directed to the St. Stephen's Catholic Church or the Exeter Volunteer Fire Department.

Thomas Burton Manning was born in Sawyer, NE to Earl and Clara (Biba) Manning on April 7,1930. He passed away on August 3, 2016 in Lincoln, NE. As a very young boy, Tom lived in Sawyer until 1934, when his father moved his elevator business, house, and barn to Burress, NE. He was then raised in Burress, where he also attended country school. He attended high school at Exeter Public School in Exeter, NE, where he graduated with his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Murphy in 1947. He briefly attended business school in Lincoln before returning to Burress, joining the family grain business. In the summer of 1949, he and Marilyn were married. They resided in Exeter for one year, then moved to Burress, where they lived for the remainder of their 65 years of marriage. It is there that they raised their eight children and taught them by example to be hardworking and honest. Tom felt that one of the most important gifts he could give his children was a good education.

Tom and Marilyn were united in marriage at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Exeter on June 11th, 1949. They held their wedding dance at the Burress Dance Hall. Shortly after, the historic hall was filled with grain. They spent their Honeymoon in Grand Lake, Colorado. Tom and Marilyn loved and respected each other in all walks of life. Together they shared an everlasting love.

Instilling the importance of family was very important to them. Most years they would take the family to Grand Lake in the summer to enjoy the beauty of the mountains. One of Tom's greatest joys was taking his children on mountain hikes to the ranger station on top of Shadow Mountain. His last mountain hike was in 2014 at the age of 84. It was a one-mile hike, which included one of his favorite points of nature, Adams Falls. His final trip to Grand Lake was last September 2015.

Tom loved to spend time outdoors, whether it was for work or for pleasure. He enjoyed river fishing, gardening, hiking, a lifetime of scooping grain, and endless mowing! His dedication to neighbors, customers, friends, and family was ever present. He will be remembered as an honest, hardworking, kind, gentle, and caring man. He will be eternally loved, and forever missed.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, daughter Clara, and brother, Richard (Dick). He is survived by sons Thomas David Manning, and wife Bette, Fairmont, NE, Chris Manning and wife Brenda, Exeter, NE, Mark Manning and wife Leanne, Crete, NE, Kent Manning and wife Cindy Fairmont, NE, Matthew Manning and wife Heather, Lincoln NE; daughters, Melinda Hofferber, Westminster, CO, Jennifer Manning, Lincoln, NE; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)