1940 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Prec. No. 1
Enumerated 25 Apr 1940
SD 42-2 ED 202-3 Sheets 16A
314 R 8
Beckcom, Willie P (X) head m W 37 M no 7 Tx Same House Farmer
Beckcom, Emma Wf F W 30 M No 7 Tx Same House (Father born LA, Mother Tx, Housewife)
Beckcom, Robert Son M W 12 S Yes 6 Tx Same house
Beckcom, Virginia Dtr F W 7 S Yes 1 Tx Same House
Beckcom, Lucy Dtr F W 3 S No Tx
315-0-300
Beckcom, Robert K Head m W 73 S No 4 Tx Same Hosue Farmer
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Ray and Peggy Holbrooks Pace, also has links to the memorlal pages for his parents, Dewitt Talmadge Beckham (1890-1979) and Emma Horne Beckham (1893-1990). The U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015 also shows his paretns as Dewitt T Beckham and Emma Horne.
The Sabine County Reporter
December 1, 2010, page 12
Marie Beckham Welsh, 96, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at her home in the McMahan Chapel community near Geneva after an illness. Mrs. Welsh was orn in the McMahan Chapel community to Dewitt and Emma Horn Beckham and had lived in Sabine County most of her life.
During her second marriage to James Fuller (the local barber in Hemphill), Marie worked for a short period as a DJ in Corpus Christi, where she would play love songs on the local radio station. She was the owner and operator of Marie's Beauty Shop in Hemphill for many years in conjunction with B & W Hardware that she co-owned with her brother.
Later, she established and worked with her third husband, Jimmy Welsh in their lumber and rock mining companies.
Mrs. Welsh is survived by her husband, Jimmy M. Welsh of McMahan Chapel; and her three grandchildren, Jeffrey E. Fuller, Angelia Marie Fuller, and Kimberly Gail Fuller, as well as her great grandson, Jace Talmadge Fuller and nephew, Valton Gayle Beckham.
She was preceded in death by her only child and son, Talmadge Gayle Fuller, who was the most important figure in her life aside from her three grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Nov. 28, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the McMahan Chapel Cemetery.
Services were under the direction of Starr Funerals Home in Hemphill.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, December 2010)
A nearly identical obituary was also in the San Augustine Tribune, December 2, 2010, page 9. In this obituary her date of birth was listed as October 11, 1914.
Obituary below was copied from this FindAGrave memorial page, created by Kay Parker McCary:
Valton Gayle Beckham, 61, of Beaumont passed away, Thursday, in the St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont, Texas. Valton was born in Pineland, Texas, to James Valton and Juanell Tompkins Beckham.
He owned and operated Beckham's Hardware store in Hemphill for many years before moving to Beaumont. One of Valton's hobbies was playing the drums, which he started playing in H.I.S.D with the "Little Green Band" and enjoyed playing the rest of his life. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Beaumont.
Valton is survived by his wife Sherry Beckham of Beaumont, his sons: Bradley Beckham and wife Amy of Nacogdoches, Rodger Maples, Jr. and wife Carrie of Alvarado, Floyd Maples of Bryan, his daughter Rita Marie Spears of Livingston, his grandchildren; Blake Beckham, Josie Beckham, Matthew Maples, Rebecca Maples, Rhonda Alexander, Jack Campbell, and Taylor Campbell, three great grandchildren and numerous aunts and uncles. Valton was preceded in death by his parents James Valton Beckham and Juanell Tompkins Beckham.
Visitation will be from 4:00pm until 6:00pm, Sunday, November 6, 2016, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11:00am, Monday, November 7, 2016, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Cooper Harris Cemetery, Geneva, Texas. There will also be a memorial service Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at 11:00am in the Wesley United Methodist Church in Beaumont, Texas.
Barbara Yancey Dore shows that she married first Charles M. CONN (on 27 Jul 1911 in Sabine County) and second Elmer James ROBERTS on 24 Apr 1919. Elmer was born ca 1899 in Lousiana. Ada and Elmer were the parents of Marie, Marjorie and Annette ROBERTS.
The digital image of her actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows her as the daughter of William Edward BECTON and Mellie Miranda COUSINS. The informant was Patricia Galeener, relationship not known. Her residence at the time of her death was at 301 West 21 Steet, Houston, and she was described as a homemaker. She died on Ben Taub Hospital in Houston.
A digital image of the actual Texas Death Certificate can be viewed online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. She was shown as married, a housewife and mother, and the informant was Mrs. Earline Sasser, relationship not indicated. He address at the time of her death was Highway 96, Pineland, Texas. She was shown as a lifetime resident of Sabine County.
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6, Bronson
ED 202-8 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 9
Enumerated 11 Apr 1930
86-89
Becton, W. E. Hd M W 39 M19 Tx NC Ms Farmer
Becton, Nellie Wf F W 41 M 21 Tx Ala Ala
Becton, Ramon Son M W 14 S Tx ATx Tx
Becton, Vertie Mae Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Becton, H. A. Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Winford Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Cousin, Melissa Mother-in-law F W 76 Wd Ala Ala Ala
87-90
Becton, Elmous Hd M W 29 M 25 Tx NC Miss Farmer
Becton, Mattie Wf F W 29 M 25 Tx Miss Tx
Becton, Yvonne Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Levi Farmer M W 71 M 20 NC NC NC Farmer
Becton, Emelia Motgher F W 71 M 20 Ms Ms Ms
A digital image of his actual Texas Death certificate is viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. At the time of his death he was widowed and his home address was 1316 Berry Road, Houston, Texas. His occupation was shown as Drug Store Clerk, and he was listed as the son of Levi Becton and Emily Humphery. The informant was his son, Earsel H. Becton.
1910 Census
Texas, Sabine, Pr 6
Enumerated 6 through 11 May 1910
SD 2 ED 133 Sheet 31B/32A
203-203
Humphreys, Madison Hd M W 48 M1 23 Miss Miss Miss Farming
Humphreys, Elizabeth Wf F W 57 m2 23 7/5 Tx Miss Tx
Humphreys, Willie Dtr F W 20 S Tx Miss Tx
Humphreys, Carrie Dtr F W 14 S Tx Miss Tx
206-206
Becton, Levi Hd M W 52 M2 27 NC NC NC Farmer
Becton, Emma Wf F W 51 m1 27 8/6 Miss La Miss
Becton, Dollie Dtr F W 20 S Tx NC Miss
Becton, William E Son M W 19 S Tx NC Miss Farming
Becton, Ada Dtr F W 14 S Tx NC Miss
Becton, Elmos Son M W 9 S Tx NC Miss
Humphreys, Uriah Father-in-law M W 85 Wd La US US
212-212
Becton, James Hd M W 25 M1 5 Tx NC Miss Farming
Becton, Daisy Wf F W 25 m1 5 2/2 Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Beatrice Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Gladys Dtr F W 1 s Tx Tx Tx
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 17 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 173 Sheet 16A Stamped 212
306-306
Becton, Jim L Hd M W 36 M Tx NC Miss Farmer
Becton, Daisie M Wf F W 36 M Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Ivie B Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Howard I Son F (sic) W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Fay A Dtr F W 7 Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Gladis R Dtr F W 2 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
307-307
Fullen, John W Hd M W 72 M Tx Ms Ms Farmer
Fullen, Jane Wf F W 69 Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, James W Son M W 50 Wd Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Fullen, Drew O Grandson M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Luke T Grandson M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine, Pr. 6
Enumerated 9 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 70 Sheet 6A
92-92
Humpherys, Uriah Hd W M Apr 1826 74 M/47 La Miss Miss Farmer
Humpherys, Elizabeth Wf W F Mar 1832 68 M/47 Miss Miss Miss
Humpherys, William J. Son W M Apr 1860 40 Wd Miss La Miss Minister Gospel
Humpherys, Viola G/D W F Nov 1888 11 S Tx Miss La
Humpherys, Uriah G/S W M Apr 1879 21 S Tx Miss La Farmer
Humpherys, Arthur G/S W M Feb 1895 5 S Tx Miss Tx
Humpherys, Ida G/D W f Jan 1897 3 S Tx Miss Tx
96-96
Humphreys, Madison Hd W M July 1854 45 M/13 Miss Miss Miss Farmer
Humphreys, Elizabeth Wf W F Jun 1844 55 M/13 7/6 Tx Ga Tx
Humphreys, Walter Son W M Sep 1889 10 S Tx Miss Tx
Humphreys, Willis Dau W F Spe 1889 10 S Tx Miss Tx
Humphreys, Carrie Son Dau W F Mar 1896 4 S Tx Miss Tx
Hargroves, Sallie S. Dau W F Aug 1886 15 S Tx Miss Tx
97-97
Becton, Levi Hd W M May 1888 42 M/17 NC NC NC Farmer
Becton, Emily Wf W F Jun 1858 41 M/17 7/5 Miss Miss Miss
Becton, James Son W M Dec 1883 16 S Tx NC Miss Farm Laborer
Becton, Cora Dau W F July 1887 12 S Tx NC Miss
Becton, Dolly Dau W F Aug 1889 10 S Tx NC Miss
Becton, William Son W M Jan 1891 9 S Tx NC Miss
Becton, Ada Dau W F Jun 1895 5 S Tx NC Miss
1910 Census
Texas, Sabine, Pr 6
Enumerated 6 through 11 May 1910
SD 2 ED 133 Sheet 31B/32A
203-203
Humphreys, Madison Hd M W 48 M1 23 Miss Miss Miss Farming
Humphreys, Elizabeth Wf F W 57 m2 23 7/5 Tx Miss Tx
Humphreys, Willie Dtr F W 20 S Tx Miss Tx
Humphreys, Carrie Dtr F W 14 S Tx Miss Tx
206-206
Becton, Levi Hd M W 52 M2 27 NC NC NC Farmer
Becton, Emma Wf F W 51 m1 27 8/6 Miss La Miss
Becton, Dollie Dtr F W 20 S Tx NC Miss
Becton, William E Son M W 19 S Tx NC Miss Farming
Becton, Ada Dtr F W 14 S Tx NC Miss
Becton, Elmos Son M W 9 S Tx NC Miss
Humphreys, Uriah Father-in-law M W 85 Wd La US US
212-212
Becton, James Hd M W 25 M1 5 Tx NC Miss Farming
Becton, Daisy Wf F W 25 m1 5 2/2 Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Beatrice Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Gladys Dtr F W 1 s Tx Tx Tx
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6,
Enumerated 20-21 January 1920
SD 326 ED 173 Sheet 17A
335-335
Becton, Levy E Hd M W 62 M NC NC NC Farming General
Becton, Emily A Wf F W 62 M Ms Ms Ms
Becton, Elmos B Son M W 18 S Tx NC Ms Farm Laborer Home Farm
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6, Bronson
ED 202-8 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 9
Enumerated 11 Apr 1930
86-89
Becton, W. E. Hd M W 39 M19 Tx NC Ms Farmer
Becton, Nellie Wf F W 41 M 21 Tx Ala Ala
Becton, Ramon Son M W 14 S Tx ATx Tx
Becton, Vertie Mae Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Becton, H. A. Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Winford Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Cousin, Melissa Mother-in-law F W 76 Wd Ala Ala Ala
87-90
Becton, Elmous Hd M W 29 M 25 Tx NC Miss Farmer
Becton, Mattie Wf F W 29 M 25 Tx Miss Tx
Becton, Yvonne Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Levi Farmer M W 71 M 20 NC NC NC Farmer
Becton, Emelia Motgher F W 71 M 20 Ms Ms Ms
AND ALSO LISTED HERE (Duplicate)
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6, Bronson
Enumerated 15 Apr 1930
ED 202-8 SD 19 Sheet 7B
148-152
Becton, Levi Hd M W 72 M 23 NC NC NC Farmer
Becton, Emily Wf F W 72 M 23 Ms Ms Ms
Barbara Yancey Dore shows that he married Lucille M. MAYES on 8 Jan 1946 in Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, LA. She also died in Harris County, on 16 Nov 1983.
WILLIAM A BECTON 16 Feb 1912 27 Dec 1988 71301 (Alexandria, Rapides, LA ) (none specified) 450-16-1753 Texas
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 8 and 9 Apr 1930
ED 202-8 SD 19 Sheet 2B
38-40
Horn, C P Head M W 35 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Horn, Dollie Wf F W 35 M Tx NC Tx
Horn, Carene Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Horn, Enlow Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Horn, Oscar Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Horn, Glenn Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Arlis Brother-in-law* m W 17 S Tx NC Tx Laborer Farm
*He is probably not actually a brother of Dollie's, based on his age. It is more likely this is William Arlis Becton, a nephew of Dollie's, who was born ca 1912-1913 to William Becton and Mellie Cousins.
A digital image of his actual Texas Death certificate is viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. At the time of his death he was married and his home address was 4011 Hain Street, Houston, Texas. His occupation was shown as Carpenter, and he was listed as the son of Levi and Emily Becton. The informant was Mrs. R. D. Roberts, relationship not indicated. He was buried in Burkeville, Texas.
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6, Bronson
ED 202-8 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 9
Enumerated 11 Apr 1930
86-89
Becton, W. E. Hd M W 39 M19 Tx NC Ms Farmer
Becton, Nellie Wf F W 41 M 21 Tx Ala Ala
Becton, Ramon Son M W 14 S Tx ATx Tx
Becton, Vertie Mae Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Becton, H. A. Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Winford Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Cousin, Melissa Mother-in-law F W 76 Wd Ala Ala Ala
87-90
Becton, Elmous Hd M W 29 M 25 Tx NC Miss Farmer
Becton, Mattie Wf F W 29 M 25 Tx Miss Tx
Becton, Yvonne Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
Becton, Levi Farmer M W 71 M 20 NC NC NC Farmer
Becton, Emelia Motgher F W 71 M 20 Ms Ms Ms
1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Madison Twp
Enumerated 8 Jun 1900
SD 4 Ed 30 Sheet 4B
43-43
Becwar, Anton Head W M Jun 1861 38 M 17 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1869 Farmer
Becwar, Mary Wf W F Mar 1859 41 M 17 10/7 Bohemia Bohemia
Becwar, Tina Dtr W F Oct 1884 15 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Becwar, Charley Son W M Jan 1889 11 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer
Becwar, Katie Dtr F W Nov 1890 10 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Becwar, Annie Dtr W F Aug 1892 7 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Becwar, Tonett Son (???) W M Dec 1893 Neb Bohemia Bohemia***
Becwar, Josis Dtr W F Mar 1896 4 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Becwar, Mary Dtr W F May 1900 1/12 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Emma attended District #67 country school to the seventh grade, and them moved to Tobias, where she graduated from Tobias High School in 1928. She helped her parents on their farm. (Milligan, p 338).
He graduated from Exeter Highs School in 1939, and farmed with his father until he entered the service on December 22, 1944. He trained at Fort Hood in Texas, and left for overseas duty in May 1945, stationed in Luzon, Philippines and Yokohoma, Japan as a station master. He was discharged November 18, 1946 and had attained the rank of sergeant. Upon returning home, he resumed farming, and played the drums with several local polka dance bands. (Milligan, Nebraska, 1988-2008, pp. 108-109).
Becwar - Ernest F., 81, Exeter, died Sunday (6/29/03). Born, Exeter (5/9/22) to Frank and Agnes (Kuss) Becwar. Retired farmer.
Survivors: wife, Frances, Exeter; sons, daughters-in-law, Larry and Nancy, Henderson, Nev., Jack and Lori, Lincoln; sister, brother-in-law, Darlene and Emil Krejdl, Milligan; six grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church, Exeter. The Rev. Tessa Louch. Exeter Cemetery. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Exeter. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association, Exeter American Legion, or Exeter United Methodist Church.
He attended District #6 school. (Milligan, p 193). He played the drums with his nephew, Leonard Becwar and was active in the Knights of Pythias. (Milligan, p 194).
Frantisek Becvar, born in 1829 in Nezamslice, Strakomie Pisceky, Bohemia was naturalized in Fillmore County, May 18, 1875. He died August 15, 1900, and is buried in the Ceski Bratri Cemetery. His first wife, Marie Hubac Becvar, died in Czechoslovakia. His second wife, Mary Zdenek, was born March 25, 1836, and died November 1, 1924, and is buried in the Ceski Bratri Cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Becwar migrated to the US by sailing ship in 1868. They came from the east by train to Lincoln, Nebraska. There they hired a wagon and drive to take them to the Kral homestead north of Milligan. After paying the driver, they had 75 cents left.
The Becwar's homesteaded the 80 acres just west of the Krals, which would be W 1/2 SE 1/4 of Section 26, Liberty Precinct. Frank received the patent on February 20, 1877. They made a dug-out using an animal hide to cover the doorway. Frank was a cabinent maker, and walked 25 miles to Pleasant Hill to work, staying there all week, and walking home again on the weekends. The work involved building the William Smith Flour Mill. On his first trip home, he carried enough lumber to make themselves a proper door.
Life in the dugout was quite primative. It was hard to heat, and invited snakes. They ground corn with stones, and used a plentiful weed to make tea. Mr. Becwar would also shot prarie chickens on his way home for meat. Indians came through occasionally begging for food. Rustlers were also a problem. One night their cow was stolen, but it got away and came back home to be with its calf.
Mr. Becwar worked for the Burlington and Missouri Railroad in 1870 and 1871. He bought the SW 1/4 of Section 23 from them. This was handed down to Mike Becwar, Sr. and then Mike Becwar, Jr. At present the Kuska's own this land.
The Becwar daughters married and moved away. Agnes and Josephine moved to Kansas, Barbara to Nelson, Nebraska, Mary to Sunol, Nebraska. However, sons Mike and Anton stayed in Fillmore County. (Milligan, p 194).
NOTE: As the death date of Marie Hubac, as well as the date of the marriage of Frank and Mary Zdenak is unknown, the mother of his children can not be positevely identified until such a time as these questions are answered. Additionally, the biography of oldest son Anton notes that his mother was Mary Versek. For the time being, Mary Zdenak is being listed as the mother of Frank's six children, but this is subject to change.
FamilySearch 1880 Census
RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
Frank BECWAR Self M M W 50 BOHEMIA Occ:Farmer Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Mary BECWAR Wife F M W 43 BOHEMIA Occ:Keeping House Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Anton BECWAR Son M S W 19 BOHEMIA Occ:Farming Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Agnes BECWAR Dau F S W 15 BOHEMIA Occ:At School Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Josephine BECWAR Dau F S W 11 NE Occ:At School Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Mathew BECWAR Son M S W 7 NE Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Barbara BECWAR Dau F S W 5 NE Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Mary BECWAR Dau F S W 1 NE Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Census Place:Liberty, Fillmore, Nebraska
Source:FHL Film 1254748 National Archives Film T9-0748
Page 49
When Kenneth was born in 1947, he had 12 living grandparents and great grandparents. He married Shirley WELLMAN in 1968, and a daughter Shannon Dee Becwar (now MEE). (Milligan, Nebraska, 1988-2008, p. 109). He later married Sandra ODLE, who had a son, Chad Odle (dob 10 Jun 1969). Chad changed his name to Becwar. Ken and Sandy passed away in 1993, and are buried at the Bohemian National Cemetery south of Milligan. Chad and his wife, Keri (Bailey) have two children, Austin and Jordyn. They live in Lincoln, where Chad is the manager at J. C. Penney & Company (Milligan, Nebraska, 1988-2008, pp. 108-110).
Leonard was a farmer. He also worked in agricultural sales, being employed by Nebr-Kansas-Colorado Grain Company, A.C.E. Supply and Equipment, and later as factory manager at the Fairmount Air Base. After his parents retired, he moved back to the farm. In 1968, due to his failing eyesight, he purchased a tavern in Milligan. (Milligan, p 195).
In Memory of
Leonard M. Becwar
From the Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
Leonard Mike Becwar was born August 22, 1924 to Mike Becwar Jr and Mollie (Kuska) Becwar on a farm north of Milligan and passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at the Friend Manor in Friend at the age of 83 years 6 months and 11 days. He attended rural school Dist #6 north of Milligan and graduated from Milligan High School in 1941 where he played the clarinet in the band. After graduation Leonard farmed with his father.
On August 28, 1945, he was united in marriage to DeLores "Dee" Witfoth at the Methodist Parsonage in Friend and to this union three children, Kenneth, Dawn and Mark were born.
They farmed south of Friend on DeLores's grandfather's farm. They moved to a farm 1/8 of a mile east of her folks, then to a farm south of Exeter and after two years they moved to Ohiowa. Leonard worked with the NKC Grain Company and NKC promoted him to Ace Supply at Fairmont. He soon was transferred to Salina KS with the Grain Co of Simpson, Laybourn, Miller and Stark. Leonard traveled for this company throughout Nebraska and Kansas. In 1958, he returned to Fairmont to manage the Ace Supply Co at the airbase.
After a retina detachment, he moved to his parent's home place north of Milligan when they retired. While on the farm, he started a small musical combo consisting of his Uncle Frank Becwar on drums and Leonard on accordion. When Uncle Frank couldn't go to dance jobs, Leonard took his daughter Dawn or son Mark to drum. Leonard had always loved music and his father taught him to play the button accordion before he started to school, allowing him to play with his father at dances. Leonard and his cousin Ernie Becwar played at a talent contest and won a diamond ring which they gave to their cousin Darlene. They had the ring appraised and found it to be worth only $2.00... but were still happy they had won the contest. Because of poor eyesight, he learned to play instruments by ear and while in high school, his music teacher noted that he couldn't see the notes, but was an excellent musician and encouraged him to keep up the good work.
His eyesight continued to fail and he purchased the LB Inn in Milligan where he enjoyed visiting with friends and hosting bands. After giving up his driver's license and he started a recording business "LB Tapes" and recorded combos and small groups. Successful eye surgery allowed him to regain his driver's license and he sold the bar and started his advertising business, selling for Zenith Pictorial and Waco Advertising. With this new vision also came his big band dream. The Leonard Becwar Orchestra "The LB Band" played for wedding and anniversary dances and more. All the members were treasured for their musical abilities and friendship. Leonard also sang with the Milligan Czech Brass Band for several years. At the Doane Czech Program, in his absence due to ill health, his chair was filled with a small black teddy bear donning a similar band vest and a tiny accordion with the Becwar name on it; a special gift and featured in the Lincoln Journal story. Leonard's love for polka music gained him a spot in the Polka Hall of Fame in Omaha NE and he also was a charter member of the Musicians' Hall of Fame at Milligan.
After an invitation to sponsor a tour to the Oktoberfest in Munich Germany, Leonard and Dee started a tour business, arranging more than 90 tours with over 900 people over 20 years. Many of his home town people traveled with him to Czechoslovakia, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Austria, along with sightseeing tours to Canada and most of the US. Polka tours covered Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho and Southern states.
Leonard was a member and past Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias. He also belonged to the Milligan Community Club and enjoyed his part in organizing the Centennial Celebration of Milligan in 1988. He served on the Milligan Town Board, Milligan Fire & Rescue, and was a member of the Milligan United Methodist Church, later transferring to the Friend United Methodist Church.
With his failing health, they sold their Milligan home in 2005 and moved to Friendship Terrace in Friend. Leonard was admitted to the Friend Manor on March 1, 2006 and he enjoyed participating in various activities. Leonard and his wife had enjoyed entertaining at the Friend Manor for several years and he often played his accordion while a resident the past two years. Highlights include members of his former band, Sue and Blue River Czechs, playing for the residents to celebrate his 82nd birthday, their 61st wedding anniversary.
Leonard is survived by his wife, DeLores, Friend, daughter and son-in-law Dawn and Douglas Mundt, Crete, son, Mark Becwar, Lincoln, grandchildren, spouses and great grandchildren include Shannon and Shaun Mee and their children Autumn, Allison, Austin, Ashlyn and Aiden, Colorado Springs, CO, Jennifer Becwar and Matt Daringer and their children, Scoie and Cooper, Lincoln, Kamron Becwar, Seattle, WA, Chad and Keri Becwar and children Austin & Jordyn, Lincoln, Chandler Becwar, Wray, CO, Jarod and Stacey Mundt, Papillion, Julie and Jared Rohrs, Lincoln, and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Mollie Becwar, son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Sandy Becwar, brother, LeRoy Becwar and parents in-law, Clarence and Bertha Witfoth.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at the Milligan Auditorium, with Rev. Paixao Baptista officiating. Interment in the Milligan Bohemian Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 1pm ? 9pm at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home with the family greeting relatives and friends from 4-6pm. Visitation also one hour before the service in Milligan. Memorials have been established to the Friend United Methodist Church, the Warren Memorial Hospital Foundation, or directed in care of the family. Pallbearers are Gayle Becwar, Glaen Kuska, Jon Halama, Wm. Slezak III, Roger Brandt and Steve Rodenbaugh. Honored Guests are anyone who played with The Becwar Band. Pianist, Deb Brunkow, accompanied the congregation as they sang "Because He Lives". Sue Underwood, Galen Beck, Kelly Homolka and Randy Korbelik played and sang "When Our Paths Meet" and "Pisnicka Ceska".
Becwar -- LeRoy J., 66, Davenport, died Friday (1/15/99). Grew up on a farm between Exeter and Milligan. Attended grade school at District 6. 4-H leader. Received many 4-H and academic honors. Veteran, Korean War in U.S. Army Signal Corp. Attended, Radio Engineering and Electronic School, Omaha. Owner, operator, LeRoy's TV since 1955, Davenport. Past president, Lion's Club. Past commander, adjutant and chaplain, American Legion Post 335, Davenport. Member, VFW Post 10579, Lily Masonic Lodge 154 AF & AM, Davenport, Saline Center WFLA Lodge 389, Davenport Town Board for several years, Davenport Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years, Society of American Magicians, International Brotherhood of Magicians. Entertained at many functions, schools and organizations with feats of magic and comedy.
Survivors: wife, Irene; son, daughter-in-law, Gayle and Cindy, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Joyce and Jeff Chleboun, Schuyler, Janene and Mark Harris, Lincoln, Janis and West Pierce, Omaha; brother, sister-in-law, Leonard and DeLores, Milligan; grandchildren, Jennifer and Amy Chleboun, Emmy Lou and Eric Harris, Christa Pierce; nephews; nieces; cousins. Preceded in death by parents, Mike and Mollie Becwar; nephew, spouse, Ken and Sandy Becwar.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church, Davenport. Burial: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: today, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m., UrbauerPrice Funeral Home, Davenport; two hours before services, church.
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star Archives, 19 Jan 1999).
1930 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Olive Precinct
ED 76-16 SD 11 Sheet 5B
Enumerated April 30, 1930
106-106
Becwar, Mike Hd M W 57 M 24 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Becwar, Josephine Wf F W 57 M 24 Ill Czech Czech
Becwar, August Son M W 18 S Neb Neb Ill Farm Laborer
Becwar, Vlasty Dtr F W 14 S Neb Neb Ill
Mike was an accordian player and for a time had a band, playing for house parties and dance halls. Back then, whenever someone emptied a granary or hay mow it was not unusual to get a dance set up. During the late 1930's, Mike worked for the Corn-Hog program. He served for several years on the P.M.A. and AAA Programs as County Committeeman. He was also onthe Board of Directors fo the Federal Land Bank in the area. After he retired, he continued to help his son Leonard at the farm, and later at his tavern. (Milligan, p 195).
Svec -- Rose Marie, 92, Milligan, died Friday (2/5/99). Born, Milligan. Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, Leslie and Cheri, Louis, all Milligan; sister, Val and Winn Knight, Buhl, Ind.; two grandsons; greatgrandson.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Milligan. Burial, Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
(Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Star Journal Archives)
Virgie Speights wrote, in OLD-TIMERS OF SABINE COUNTY, TEXAS (p. 83) that "Dr. A. F. Beddoe spent 40 years tracing family records and putting them into a book in which he tells how each generation of the (Beddoe) family in England and Wales appointed an historian and kept accurate records, a custom to which is still adhered to.....Dr. Beddoe, who was born at Sabinetown, grew up there and went to Dallas to help found Baylor Medical School, to marry Miss Addie Buckner, daughter of R. C. Buckner, found of Buckner's Orphan Home, wrote letters to these British relatives, and then visited them."
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Name: Dr. Albert ... Beddoe
Death Date: 27 Jan 1932
Death Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 78 years 5 months 11 days
Estimated Birth Date: 1854
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Addie Beddoe
Father's Name: E. P. Beddoe
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Martha C. Hembree
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Film Number: 2135736
Digital Film Number: 4163646
Image Number: 1386
Reference Number: 1269
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976
From the Handbook of Texas Online
http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/BB/fbe20.html
BEDDOE, EARL PERCY (1822-1876). Earl Percy Beddoe, pioneer civil engineer, was born on January 30, 1822, in eastern Tennessee, son of Philip Tolbert and Catherine (Parr) Beddoe. He married Martha Caroline Hembree on October 12, 1843, in Tennessee, and they had nine children. In 1845, after an education in civil engineering, Beddoe moved to Texas, lived in Marshall, where he built a tanyard, then in 1850 settled in Sabinetown, where he established a saddle and harness business. He served for a while there as school principal; he was named county surveyor of Sabine County and laid out the town of Hemphill as the new county seat in 1859. Beddoe acted as a courier during the Civil War , and as a civil engineer he figured in the planning of fortifications at Sabine Pass in 1863 (see SABINE PASS, BATTLE OF ). He helped plan and execute the embankments or breastworks fortifying Sabinetown in 1864. In 1869 or early 1870 the family moved to Sabine Parish, Louisiana, but soon after 1871 they moved to Navarro County, Texas, where Beddoe died on November 27, 1876, in Chatfield.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Robert Cecil McDaniel, Sabine County, Texas (Waco: Texian, 1987). Helen Gomer Schluter and Blanche Finley Toole, 1850 Sabine County Census (Westminster, Colorado, 1979). Virgie Speights, Old Timers of Sabine County (Nacogdoches, Texas: Ericson, 1983).
Helen Gomer Schluter
Virgie Speights writes, in OLD TIMERS OF SABINE COUNTY, that he established a tan yard, taught school and put in a stagecoach inn. He was also a surveyor and surveyed the town of Hemphill in 1858, when the county seat was moved from Milam. As many people objected to this move, the surveying was begun in the middle of the night. (p. 35).
There was an article featuring a photograph of Earl Percy Beddoe in the October 2, 2013 issue of The Sabine County Reporter. The article was a story about a recent Civil War reenactment at Sabine Pass, during which the William Henry Parsons Camp #415, Sons of Confederate Veterans honored Earl Percy Beddoe, and early resident of Sabine County, whose family later moved to Chatfield, a community in Navarro County, Texas, where the Parsons Camp is located.
1850 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Sabine District
31 October 1850
148-148
Earl P. Beddo 28 M Saddler and Farmer $50 Tenn
Martha C. Beddo 22 F Tenn
Malvina P 5 F Tenn
Ann E M 3 F Texas (Could this actually have been Alonzo M, age 12 in the 1860 census)
Veranah H A 1 F Tx
149-149
Philip H. Beddo 23 M Saddler and Farmer $600 Tenn
Martha Beddo 13 F Tx
1860 Census
Texas. Sabine County, Sabine Beat No. 2. PO Sabine Town
Enumerated 20 Jun 1860
Page 4
85-85
E P Beddo 38 M No occupation listed 150 150 Tenn
M C Beddo 34 F Tenn
Alonzo M Beddo 12 M Tenn
R M Beddo 11 F Tx
Philip Beddo 9 M Tx
Theophilus Beddo 5 M Tx
Dewit Beddo 2 M Tx
Joseph Beddo 4/12 M Tx
M P Beddo 15 F Tenn
1870 Census
Louisiana, Sabine Parish, Ward Six, PO Mansfield DeSoto Parish
Enumerated 24 July 1870
Page 5 Stemped 357
31-31
Beddo, Earl P 48 M W Land Surveyor 60 200 La
Beddo, M. Caroline 42 F W Keeping House Tenn
Beddo, Philip D N?/A? 19 m W Works on Farm Tx
Beddo, Albert D 15 M W Works on Farm Tx
Beddo, Verona H 20 F W At Home Tx
Beddo, Theophilus 18 m W Works on Farm Tx
Beddo, Dewit C 11 m W Works on Farm Tx
Beddo, Dalia 7 F W At Home Tx
Beddo, Catharine 73 F W At Home NC
Said to have come to Texas circa 1844. His occupation on the 1850 census was shown as saddler & farmer. He was living next to his brother.
Ancestry.com shows that he was a Confederate Soldier, enlisting as a Private in Company K, Nineteenth Regiment of Texas. His Texas Muster Roll Index card showed that he enlisted in January 1863 in San Augustine. His estimated year of birth was 1825.
1850 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Sabine District
Enumerated 31 October 1850
148-148
Earl P. Beddo 28 M Saddler and Farmer $50 Tenn
Martha C. Beddo 22 F Tenn
Malvina P 5 F Tenn
Ann E M 3 F Texas
Veranah H A 1 F Tx
149-149
Philip H. Beddo 23 M Saddler and Farmer $600 Tenn
Martha Beddo 13 F Tx
1860 Census
Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, PO Natchitoches
Enumerated 24 Oct 1860
Page 160
1262-1363
P.H. Beddoe 34 M Saddler 800 200 Miss
Martha Beddoe 22 F Tx
Malina C Beddoe 8 F La
Albert Beddoe 6 M Tx
Elizabeth Beddoe 4 F La
Robert L. Beddoe 2 M La
Philip Tolbert Beddoe was Malvina Parr Beddoe's grandfather. He was the head of the American branch of the Beddoe family. On your page, you list him as being born "before 1802" and dying "yes, unknown." He was actually born in England on 19 July 1790 and he died in 1861 in Sabinetown, Texas. He is buried in Sabinetown.
He married Catherine Parr on 10 February 1820 in Moravintown, NC. [possibly Wachovia, North Carolina, settled by Moravian around 1753]. She died in 1873. Their son, Earl Percy Beddoe was born 30 January 1822. His daughter Malvina Parr Beddoe was born 18 August 1844. She married Pedras Philip Davidson 17 September 1865.
Are you descended from these Beddoes? If so, you are descended from Welsh royalty.
Email from "Beddoe Genealogist" byddw@yahoo.com on 7-17-2007.
Virgie Speights writes that Philip Tolbert Beddoe was one of six children born in East Tennessee to Thomas Beddoe, a son of Charles Beddoe and Lydia Nash of Withypool, England, who came to America and settled first in Philadelphia, later moving to Tennessee.
1860 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Sabine Beat No. 2, PO Sabine Town
Enumerated 19 Jun 1860
Page 8, Stamped 322
60-60
P. T. Beddo 69 M Sadler 200 200 Va
C. Beddo 68 F NC
Name: Sarah Elizabeth Bedell Pearsons
Death Date: 18 Mar 1932
Death Place: Jasper County, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age:
Estimated Birth Date: 1876
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Charles E.H. Pearsons
Father's Name: Joseph Bedell
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Film Number: 2135795
Digital Film Number: 4120486
Image Number: 2969
Reference Number: 12535
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
Son of Martin BEDLAN and Meri VRBA. He was a farmer and lived on the farm where he was born for 76 years, retiring to Milligan in 1976. (Milligan, p 196).
Felix Alfred Bedlan was born May 9, 1928 to Felix and Mamie Krupicka Bedlan in rural Friend, NE. and passed away on March 7, 2019 at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 7 days. He was baptized at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan, NE. on June 7, 1928 and was confirmed at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ohiowa, NE. in April, 1948.
He received his first 8 years of education at country school District 57 near his farm home and graduated from Milligan High School in 1945. His draft number never came up before World War II ended. At the age of 18 he had his own business operating a Texaco gas station in Milligan, NE.
He was united in marriage to Betty Jean Meyer of Ohiowa, NE. on September 9, 1947 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ohiowa. In March, 1948, they moved to Fairbury where he operated a Mobil Gas Station and Sporting Goods. In l960, he started Bedlan's Sporting Goods. He had a special interest in antique firearms. This became a hobby and business where he and Jean travelled to almost every state buying, selling, collecting and displaying.
He was past president of the Winchester Arms Collectors Association, Winchester Club of America and the local Fairbury Optimist Club. He taught NRA Rated and Nebraska Hunter Safety classes every fall for 40 years, for 11 years old and older, sponsored by the Fairbury Optimist Club. He was a charter member of the American Lutheran and Faith Lutheran Churches in Fairbury and served on several committees and Sunday School.
He loved to hunt with his dogs and enjoyed the outdoors. He would take his sons and grandsons hunting whenever possible. A quote from Ernest Hemingway describes him perfectly, "Best of all he loved the fall."
He was preceded in death by his parents, a niece, Jackie Hromadka, and brother-in-law Milo Hromadka.
He is survived by his wife, Jean; 3 sons: Larry (Barb), Dan (Mary Kay), Bruce (Patty) all of Fairbury. Six grandchildren: David (Laura) Bedlan of Fairbury, Barry (Patty) Bedlan, of Frisco, TX., Neal (Cari) Bedlan of Yutan, NE., Sarah (Doug) Harper of Las Vegas, NV., Beth Bedlan of Arcadia, FL., Briana Bedlan of Fairbury. Thirteen great-grandchildren: Rayanne, Samantha and Alecia Bedlan of Fairbury; Clara and Lydia Heislen of Las Vegas, NV.; Parker, Miles, Logan, Nicholas Bedlan of Frisco, TX., Hayden, Haley, Hudson Bedlan of Yutan, NE.; Marcus Martinez of Fairbury. Sister, Lorene Hromadka of Milligan, NE.
Services will be Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Fairbury with Pastor Ken Hart officiating. Memorials will go to Faith Lutheran Church & Cedars Home for Children in Lincoln. Burial will be in the Fairbury Cemetery. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.
1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Franklin Twp
Enumerated Apr 9, 1930
ED 30-12 SD 11 Sheet 1A Stamped 61
8-8
Bedlan, Frank M Head M W 34 M 21 Neb Czech Czech Frmer
Bedlan, Marie A Wf F W 29 M 16 Neb Czech Czech
Bedlan, Irene M Dtr F W 9 S Neb Neb Neb
Bedlan, Ruby R Dtr F W 7 S Neb Neb Neb
Bedlan, Frank D Son M S 4 2/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Bedlan, John A Son M W 3/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Irene M. West, age 91, of Hebron, widow of Lowell "Babe" West, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in Hebron. Born March 11, 1921 to Frank and Mary (Dloughy) Bedlan in Ohiowa.
Survivors: step-daughter, Linda and Duane Hume, Bruning; sister, Ruby and Bernard Hinrichs, Bruning; five step-grandchildren; seven step-great grandchildren.
Services at 2 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2012, United Church of Christ, Belvidere. Pastor Eldon and MaryBeth Nicholson. Graveside services: Belvidere Cemetery, Belvidere, Neb. Visitation beginning Thursday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials are directed to the Belvidere United Church of Christ. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com.
John A. Bedlan, 80, of Cheyenne, Wyo., was born Dec. 10, 1929, in Ohiowa to Frank and Mary Bedlan.
He worked on the Union Pacific Railroad in the Signal Department from 1950 to 1952 when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving his country on the USS Frontier destroyer, as an Interior Communications Specialist. The ship docked in Japan for several months at a time. He was honorably discharged in April 1956 and returned to work for the Union Pacific Railroad.
He married LaRhee Kay Greenwood in April of 1957. To this union was born a daughter, Deborah Kay and a son, John Jay. They lived in several communities in Kansas before moving to Cheyenne in November 1962 for his position as Signal Battery Supervisor. He retired on disability in 1983, due to heart problems. In 1985 they moved to Lewellen divorcing in 1995. In 1996 he moved back to Cheyenne, where he lived until his death.
John enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and having coffee with his friends.
John is survived by his daughter, Deborah Kay (Joseph) Person, of Cheyenne; son, John Jay (Sherrie) Bedlan, of North Platte; a granddaughter, Jillanne Person, of Cheyenne; four grandsons, Dustan Person, of Cheyenne, Nicholas Bedlan and his fianc?, Jordan Max, both of North Platte, Joshua Bedlan and Brandon Bedlan, both of Omaha; two sisters, Ruby (Bernard) Hinrichs, of Bruning, Irene West, of Hebron; sister-in-law, Donna Bedlan, of Hebron; great-granddaughter, Skylar Bedlan, of North Platte; several nieces, nephews; a host of friends; and his beloved dog, Barbie.
John was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Frank "Bud" Bedlan; infant twin sisters; an infant brother; and two brothers-in-law, Earl Peppie and Lowell West.
Services will be Friday, June 18, at 3:30 p.m. at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel with Nadine Korhonen officiating.
Burial will follow at Beth El Cemetery. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nptelegraph/obituary.aspx?n=john-bedlan&pid=143606387#fbLoggedOut
A Funeral Mass for Lorene will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan, Nebraska. A Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m. prior to the Mass.
There will be viewing at the church prior to the Rosary & Mass.
A Graveside Service will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska following the Funeral Mass.
Memorials are suggested to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church or Heritage Crossings Nursing Home.
Lorene Marie (Bedlan) Hromadka was born to Felix Sr. and Mamie
(Krupicka) Bedlan on December 14,1931 on a farm south of Friend, and
passed away July 10, 2021 at Geneva, Nebraska.
Lorene grew up on the family farm where her father was born south of
Friend. Lorene was the youngest child born to Felix and Mamie. She
attended country school near her home and graduated from Milligan
Public Schools with the class of 1949. While growing up, Lorene
enjoyed the company and stories told in Czech by her fraternal
grandmother, Meri Bedlan. Lorene was baptized at St. Wenceslaus
Catholic Church in Milligan and remained a member till her death.
Lorene pursued a teaching certification after graduation and taught in
numerous rural schools prior to and after marriage.
Lorene was united in marriage to Milo Hromadka on April 5, 1951. The
couple made their home on the Hromadka family farm north of Milligan.
They were blessed with the birth of two daughters; Jane Marie and
Jacqueline Sue. Lorene helped Milo with the daily farming operations
at their home and raising their two daughters. When her daughters
began school, Lorene waitressed at local establishments in Milligan.
Later, she was employed at Pizza Hut in Geneva until retirement.
Lorene was an avid bowler and was a member of several championship
bowling teams. She enjoyed collecting and decorating her home with
antiques. Each holiday her home could be found with unique items that
she had purchased at local shops and craft fairs. After retirement
Lorene enjoyed traveling with her friends to Las Vegas, Florida and
Washington D.C. Her catholic faith was present in her daily life and
she often volunteered her time to the St. Wenceslaus Alter Society and
cleaning the church. In their later years, she and Milo enjoyed going
for drives around Fillmore county, visiting and leaving flowers at the
cemetery. They could always be found each day having lunch and
watching the noon news.
Lorene's greatest joy were her granddaughters, Jessica and Jenna.
Together, Lorene and Milo attended many dance recitals and school
functions. They enjoyed having the girls on the farm for long holiday
breaks. Lorene liked having her granddaughters along for shopping
trips and helping to decorate her home. Lorene would later look
forward to visits and mail from her great-grandchildren.
While still at home, Lorene continued to attend Sunday mass with the
help of her special friend Ann Jansky. She enjoyed her weekly visits,
from her Caring Friends assistant Lisa Paul. Lorene remained on the
Hromadka family farm until March of 2020. She was currently residing
at Heritage Crossings in Geneva. While at Heritage she enjoyed
attending church services and watching rosary each day.
Survivors include daughter Jane (Sam) Antholz, York; Granddaughters
Jessica (Tucker) Reed, Flagstaff, Arizona and Jenna (Zack) Adamson,
Seward; Great-Grandchildren Gabby and Grayce Reed, and Henry Adamson;
Nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Lorene was preceded in death by her husband Milo; daughter Jacqueline
Sue; her parents Felix Sr. and Mamie Bedlan; and brother Felix Bedlan.
The daughter of John BEDLAN and Johanna JANOUS. She had six sisters: Lula TISCHER, Emma BEDLAN, Eliza ZEMAN, Mary STEINACHER, Anna KOTAS and Mrs. Lewis ZEMAN, and four brothers, Joe, Emil, Frank and Edward. (Milligan, p 344).
Ruby R Hinrichs, age 100, of Papillion, Nebraska passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023.
Ruby met her Lord Savior on August 14, 2023. Ruby Peppie Hinrichs, daughter to Frank & Mary (Dlouhy) Bedlan, was born on February 2, 1923 in Ohiowa. Ruby was one of seven children, 3 died of whom in infancy. She attended Country school near Carleton & Ohiowa and graduated from Tobias High School in 1940.
She continued her education, and obtained a Normal Training Degree. Ruby taught in country schools near Bruning and Carleton for five years. She then worked at the Bruning Air Base during World War II. Ruby also taught Sunday School at Ohiowa Church for 14 years and served as a 4-H Leader for 15 years. She was a member of the South Lutheran Church and later transferred to St. John's in Ohiowa.
She married Earl Peppie on February 20, 1945. To this union three children were born: Jackie, Mary Beth and Gary. Earl passed away on December 15, 1973.
Ruby then moved to Geneva and worked at YDC (Youth Development Center) for 13 years. Ruby met Bernard Hinrichs, and the two were married on January 25, 1986. Bernard passed away on September 18, 2013. She became a member of Bruning Trinity Lutheran Church and a Member of Circle II. She was also a member of the American Legion Aux, Hebron Hospital Guild. Ater Bernard's death, she moved to Papillion and lived out her remaining years at Trinity Village.
Ruby was active in her recent years quilting for the Quilts of Valor. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Irene West (Lowell), brothers, John & Frank D Bedlan, daughter, Mary Beth Harrold, and son-in-law, Kenneth Mach. She was survived by daughter, Jackie Mach & friend Terry, son-in-law, Jimmy Harrold, and son, Gary (Carol) Peppie. Six grandchildren, eleven great children, three step great grandchildren, and one great great grandson. Services will be held Saturday, August 20th at Trinity Church in Papillion at 10:00 with burial at 3:30 at the Ohiowa cemetery. As many know Ruby's family was very important to her, and she enjoyed creating many memories. She was lucky to enjoy many generations of her family while living an active life to 100 years old.
Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, From Kahle-Dolce Funeral Home
On her application for a social security number, filed in 1939, she listed her parents as Stanley BEECHER and Pauline CHEHOTSKA. The 1930 census indicates that both of her parents were born in Poland. At the time of her application, she was employed by Mrs. Grace Elliott, of 216 N. Jackson, Ionia.
Per the SSDI:
ELIZABETH HODGES 18 Nov 1904 (sic) Sep 1985 48846 (Ionia, Ionia, MI) (none specified) 373-18-7142 Michigan, Note that the Date of Birth does not match the date of October 20, 1905 shown on her completed Form SS-5, and it is assumed the date on her actual application was the correct one.
Herbert Beecher succumbs to heart attack at farm home
Found in car in ditch
Herbert O. Beecher, 61, of Deford was found dead in his car Friday morning after suffering what was apparently a fatal heart attack.
Police on the scene, judging by equipment found in his car, theorized that he probably went into a field a little less than a mile from his home to repair some fences on the property.
He was found by his wife, who went looking for him when he failed to return to the house. The car went head first into a 20 foot deep drainage ditch and the victim was pinned inside.
After a fireman used a farm tractor to pull the car from the ditch, the jaws of life were used to free him. Fire fighters from Kingston and Elkland Township were at the scene, as was the Cass City Mercy Ambulance service.
Mr. Beecher was born Sept. 23, 1931, in Ellington Township, the son of the late Lerory and Helen Beecher. He married the former Patricia Urquhart Nov. 12, 1961 in Carol.
He was a graduate of Caro High School and served in the U. S. Army in Germany. He was a Caro police officer and raised Hereford cattle on his farm. He was also involved in antique tractors.
Surviving besides his wido are: 2 daughters, Mrs. Don (Sany) Hunt of Webberville and Mrs. Mark (Shelley) Newsome of Clarkston, a son, Leroy, at home, hsi mother, Helen Beecher of Caro; a brother, Dale of Davisburg; 5 sisters, Mrs. Robert (Iola) Cragg of Fairgrove, Mrs. Richard (Janet) Fullmer and Louise Brown, both of Caro; Barbara Allen of Las Vegas, Neveda, and Mrs. Kenneth (Carolyn) Hayes of Ft. Polk, Louisiana; his mother in law, Mrs. Emeline Urquhard of Caseville, and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his father, 2 brothers, Jay in 1951 and Keith in 1989, an a sister, Marie Findlay, this year.
Funeral services wre held Tuesday at Collon Funeral Home in Caro, the Rev. Calvin Blue officiating. Burial was in Ellington Township Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2010)
1920 Census
Indiana, Wabash County, Ward 2, Pr 1, Noble Twp, Wabash
Enumerated 2 Jan 1920
SD 11 ED 191 Sheet 1A
Tivey/Sivey St.
892-6-8
Beeching, George He M W 37 M Ind Ind Ind Sawman Furni facty
Beecher, Floy Wf F W 30 M Ind Ind Ind
Beeching, Cyril Son M W 8 S Ind Ind Ind
Beeching, Elizabeth Dtr F W 6 S Ind Ind Ind
Beeching, Thomas Son m W 3 1/12 S Ind Ind Ind
Beeching, Letha Dtr F W 11/12 s Ind Ind Ind
Said to have married Elda CROCESI of Fairmount, IL
Occupation: "Projectionist, or Stenographer, or Teletypewriter Operator, or Typist, or Court Reporter", in 1941, at enlistment in the Army. Cabinet maker, as occupation in marriage application, 1942. Military Service: 3 JUN 1941 Resident of Huntington, Indiana. Enlisted as Private, at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. Education: Three years of college, in 1941.
Obituary
From the Huntington Herald Press Online, April 8, 1999
Thomas C. Beeching, 82, 435 E. Market St., died at 4:23 p.m. Tuesday (April 6, 1999) at Huntington Memorial Hospital. Mr. Beeching worked for Dana, Fort Wayne, for 34 years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He was born July 25, 1916 in Andrews to George and Floy Cramer Beeching. He married Elda Crocesi May 15, 1942 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Huntington; his wife died July 29, 1982. Survivors include four sons, David Alan Beeching of Marysville, Ohio, Dennis Michael Beeching of Fort Wayne, John Steven Beeching of Huntington, and Joseph Eugene Beeching of Columbia City; three daughters, Mrs. Ken (Marilyn) Hartman of Huntington, Mrs. Roger (Gloria) Burkhart of Fishers, and Mrs. Robert (Susan) Zahm of Huntington; a brother, Cyril Beeching of South Dakota; a sister, Sarah Slagel of Huntington; 28 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Ward Beeching, and three sisters, Elizabeth Sands, Georgiana Leonhardt, and Letha Beeching. Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with recitation of the Rosary at 6 p.m., Friday at Hart Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Chruch, with Father Gary Sigler officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church.
FindAGrave shows her as a daughter of Andrew Melvin Beeching and Lillie Mae Benward. She was also shown as having married four times, to William Gillen, Homer Cramer, Gus Byrd, and John Thacker Bundy.
A digital image of his actual Texas Death certificate is viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. At the time of his death he was widowed and his home address was 1200 West Sycamore, Corsicana, TX. His occupation was shown as Farming, and he was listed as the son of Olen RUSSELL and Martha UNKNOWN. No indication is given as to why his last name does not match that of his father. The informant was his Mrs. Edna Lambert, presumably his daughter. He was buried in the Old Salem Cemetery in Freestone County.
1930 Census
Texas, Freestone County, JP 2, ED 5
Beene Charlie M Head M W 52 M 21 TX TX TX
Beene, Nora Wife F W 44 M 19 Tx Ga La
Beene, Roger Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Beene, Annie Mae Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Beene, Mattie Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Beene, Edna Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Haney, Willis Step Son M W 14 (sic) S Tx Tx Tx
Haney, Doyle Step Son M W 12 (sic) S Tx Tx Tx
Haney, Clifton Step Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Breckenridge: WALTER BEENE, 74, retired Stephens County farmer and General Dynamics employee, died Tuesday in Stephens Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Funeral will be Wednesday in Melton's Chapel of Memories with DON MCHAN officiating. Burial will be in Hart Cemetery south of Breckenridge. Mr. Beene was born Oct. 24, 1897 near Ardmore, Oklahoma and moved to Stephens County as a child. He married FOY COOPER Sept. 30, 1921 at Abilene. Survivors include his wife; three sons, MARVIN B. BEENE and ROYCE DEE BEENE, both of Houston, and WARREN L. BEENE of Corpus Christi, and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be J. T. HARRIS, DELMA GENTRY, JACK BROWN, S. D. BROYLES, J. T. SCARLETT and EDWIN HAROLD ROGERS.
1930 Census
Texas, Eastland County, JP 6
Enumerated 28 Apr 1930
ED 67-31 SD 8 Sheet 15B
302-305
Beene, Walter Hd m W 32 M 26 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Ranch
Beene, Foy Wf F W 27 M Tx Tx Tx
Beene, Marvin B. Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Beene, Royce D. SOn M W 3 7/12 Tx Tx Tx
1900 Census
Texas, Jasper, Pr. No. 3
Enumerated 29 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 29 Sheet 4B
383-386
Behannon, Danie He W M Jan 1860 40 M 14 Tx Ga Ga Farmer
Behannon, Eliza Wife W F Oct 1867 32 M 14 4/3 Ark Ark Ark
Behannon, Odessa Dtr W F Aug 1887 12 S Ark Ark Ark
Behannon, Alonzo Son W M Sep 1890 ( S Ark Ark Ark
Behannon, Festus Son W M Mar 1898 2 S Ark Akr Akr
384-387
Boyett, Lafayette Hd M W Oct 1850 49 M 1 La Ga Ga Farmer
Boyett, Francis Wf W F Jan 1861 39 M 1 0/0 Tx Ga Ga
385-388
Boyett, James Hd W M Feb 1874 26 M 5 Tx La Ark Farm Laborer
Boyett, ???? Wife W F Nov 1871 28 M 5 3/1 Tx Tn Tx
Boyett, Epsie Dtr W F Oct 1899 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx
386-389
Boyett. ??? He W M Sept 1871 28 M Tx La Ala Farm Laborer
Boyett, Sarah Wf W F Mar 1878 22 M 5 0/0 Tx Ga Ala
A digital image of his actual Texas Death certificate is viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. At the time of his death he was married and his home address was Route 2, Box 106, Jasper, Texas. His occupation was shown as Farming, and he was listed as the son of Dan Behannon and Eliza Boyett of Arkansas. The informant was his son, Leo Behannon.
1920 Census
Texas, Jasper County, JP #8
Enumerated 10 Feb 1920
SD 326 ED 80 Sheet 6A
Magnolia Springs Settlement
100-107
Behannon, Alonzo Hd M W 28 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Behannon, Nancy Wf F W 29 M Tx Tx Tx
Behannon, Leo Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Behannon, Era Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Texas, Jasper County, Pr 3
Enumerated 11 Apr 1930
ED 121-8 SD 19 Sheet 3B
Behannon, Elonzo E He M W 39 m17 Tx Tx Tx Pilint Peeler? Timber
Behannon, Nancy E Wf F W 40 m19 La Tx Tx
Behannon, Leo C. SOn M W 21 M 18 Tx Tx La Saw Logs Lumber Co
Behannon, Eura E Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx La
Behannon, Aline Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx La
Behannon, Exie I Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx La
Behannon, Zebia B Dtr-in-law F W 22 M 19 Tx Tx Tx
She was said to have married Monroe Bailey on November 20, 1937 in Newton County, Texas.
Austin County, Texas Obits
Bellville Times
Eura Elise Behannon Bailey
Bailey
Eura Elsie (Behannon) Bailey was born Jan. 13, 1913, in Jasper, Texas, the daughter of Elonzo and Nancy (Morgan) Behannon. She grew up and attended school in Jasper.
Eura was a member of the Bellville Church of Christ, which first met in her home. She owned and operated a beauty shop in Bellville for many years. She enjoyed taking care of others.
Eura passed away Monday, July 28, 2008, at the age of 95 in Bellville.
She is survived by her sisters Inez Bass of Porter; grandson David Bailey of Houston; granddaughter Kathleen Vande Sande and her husband, Jerry, of Dallas; great grandson Blake Bailey; niece Anna Hunter of Kingwood; nephew John Bass of Porter and great niece Rebekah Ray and her husband, Brian, of College Station. Also surviving Eura are two of her special friends Dene Mangham and Doris Lynn.
She is preceded in death by her parents, son, Travis Bailey, grandson, Bryan Bailey, and brother, Leo C. Behannon.
Pallbearers are: Bill Lythe, James Hagan, Hugh Tubbs, Dennis Bailey, Joe Bluemel and David Johnson.
Funeral Service was 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 1, 2008 at Bellville Church of Christ with Charles Wilson, Officiating
Interment was in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Bellville.
In lieu of usual remembrances friends who wish, may make memorial gifts to the: Medina Children's Home, 21300 State Hwy 16 North, Medina, Texas 78055.
Schmidt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A digital image of his actual Texas Death certificate is viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. At the time of his death he was married and his home address was Route 2, B 273, 5 miles west of Warren. His occupation was shown as Farmer, and he was listed as the son of Dan Behannon and Unknown Boyett. The informant was his wife, Melissa Behannon.
A digital image of his actual Texas Death certificate is viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. At the time of his death he was married and his home address was 6 miles west of Jasper, Texas. His was shown as an employee of Tenn. Gas Trans. Corp, in the Pipe Line Department , and he was listed as the son of Elonzo Behannon and Nancy Morgan. The informant was his widow, Mrs. Zebia B. Behannon.
Texas, Jasper County, Pr 3
Enumerated 11 Apr 1930
ED 121-8 SD 19 Sheet 3B
Behannon, Elonzo E He M W 39 m17 Tx Tx Tx Pilint Peeler? Timber
Behannon, Nancy E Wf F W 40 m19 La Tx Tx
Behannon, Leo C. SOn M W 21 M 18 Tx Tx La Saw Logs Lumber Co
Behannon, Eura E Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx La
Behannon, Aline Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx La
Behannon, Exie I Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx La
Behannon, Zebia B Dtr-in-law F W 22 M 19 Tx Tx Tx