Texas Death Records 1964 thru 1998 Teaff George Ernest 07-07-1985 TAYLOR M
Abilene Reporter - News (date unknown) Ernest Teaff MERKEL -- Ernest Teaff, 79, of Shady Oaks Nursing Home in Abilene and a lifelong resident of Taylor County, died at 6 p.m. Sunday at the nursing home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Kenneth Jones, pastor of Caps Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be a Rose Hill Cemetery, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home. Born Nov. 12, 1905, in Tye, he was a farmer. He married Willie Blanche McMinn Nov. 30, 1924, in Abilene. She died Jan. 2, 1984. He was a member of the First Baptist Church here. Survivors include a son, Harold of Abilene; two daughters, Mary Frances Melton of Abilene and Bobbye Mansfield of Merkel; a brother, Arthur of Orange; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be N.B. Teaff, Berneil Teaff, Johnny Teaff, Leroy Teaff, Glen Teaff, Bob Hay, Kermit Newton and Clinton Newton.
William Garrett remarried Lucetta Teal in December 1847, a little more after a year after his first wife died. Earlier, in March 1847, Clementine Holman, widow of Sanford Holman and daughter of William Garrett's brother-in-law Matthew Cartwright had died, leaving her two small children Anna and William. Within days after the marriage of William and Lucetta, William moved his two daughters back from the home they were boarding in to their plantation home, as well as taking in the two Holman children, again helping out relatives in time of need. Considerable credit should go to Lucetta. Married less than a month, she not only had a new husband but four small children. She and William went on to have seven more children of their own. (Noble)
1900 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, San Augustine
Enumerated 26 Jun 1900
SD 267 ED 73 Sheet 1B
226-226
Garrett, Lucetta Head W F Oct 1828 71 E 9/6 Ark Tn Tn Keeper of House
Garrett, Kate Dtr W F Apr 1867 33 S Tx Tn Ark
227-227
Cartwright, Mack Head W M Dec 1870 29 m 6 ZTx Tn Tn Farmer
Cartwright, Minnie Wf W F Mch 1873 27 m 6 1/1 Tx Tx Tx
Cartwright, Infantt Son W M Mch 1900 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Storne, Corry Servant B M 1882 18 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer
Sharp, Jane Cook B F 1895 25 W Tx Tx Tx Cook
Sharp, Alfred Son B M 1886 14 S Tx Tx Tx
The Lincoln Journal Star (JournalStar.com)
Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 3:00 am
Tegtmeier, Wilbert Henry
Wilbert Henry Tegtmeier, 87, of Clatonia, Neb., passed away Sunday, (09/27/09) in Wilber, Neb. He was born on January 16, 1922 at a farm near Plymouth, Neb. to Carl and Matilda Tegtmeier. He was confirmed on August 2, 1936 at Peace Lutheran Church, rural Jansen by Rev. Reeg. He married Lois Schroder on December 26, 1948. They moved to Clatonia in 1949 and purchased the garage in Clatonia. He owned and operated Tegtmeier Garage for 60 years. His love for his garage was demonstrated even later in his life when he was fixing vehicles, in his mind, in his hospital bed. He was an active member of the Clatonia community. He was town marshal for 53 years. He served many years as fire chief of the Clatonia Fire Department. He carried the community's rescue and life support resuscitator with him and helped many people by giving them oxygen in earlier years. He was a caring person that helped so many with little pay. He was a long-time member of the Clatonia Commercial Club. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church and served as Sunday School Superintendent and church elder. His hobbies included fishing, camping, and sitting on the bench in front of Tegtmeier Garage with all of his friends discussing the world's problems and teasing all the kids that walked by.
He is survived by his daughter, Janice Janda and husband Paul of Clatonia; son, Ron Tegtmeier of Lincoln; four grandchildren, Michelle Wollenburg and husband Larry of Beatrice; Jeff Janda and wife Kristen of Blue Hill; Jim Janda and wife Tara of Ravenna; and Darrin Dvorak of Wilber; five great grandchildren; brothers: Milton Tegtmeier of Fairbury; Norman Tegtmeier and wife Viola of Beatrice; sister-in-law, Glennys Winkle of Pickrell. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois; daughter Joyce; son-in-law David Dvorak; brother, Ray Tegtmeier; brothers-in-law, Harvey Rehm; Ray Rehm; and Rolland Winkle; sisters-in-law, Gwen Tegtmeier; Deloris Tegtmeier; Verlinda Rehm; and Madeline Rehm.
Funeral Service to be held Wednesday, 10 a.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Clatonia, NE. Interment: Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Kuncl Funeral Home, Wilber, Neb
The funeral for Adolph E. Tenopir, 80, of Colon will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cedar Bluffs.
He died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.
He was born Oct. 27, 1925, in Morse Bluff to Emil and Lillian (Wesely) Tenopir. He was a 1943 graduate of Cedar Bluffs High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from June 9, 1945, to Nov. 12, 1946. He farmed with his father until his marriage, then he farmed on his own until retiring in 1984.
He married Vinette Southwick on Aug. 9, 1958, in Omaha.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cedar Bluffs and American Legion Post 158 of Cedar Bluffs.
Survivors include: his wife; three sons, Greg (and wife, Brenda) Tenopir of Wahoo, Patrick (and wife, Mary) Tenopir and Robert (and wife, Melloney) Tenopir, all of Cedar Bluffs; two daughters, Mickey (and husband, Roger) Morlang of Brady and Theresa Tenopir of Omaha; a sister, Helen (and husband, Frank) Jirovsky of Fremont; 12 grandchildren, Casey, Tyler, Jacob, Brenton, Trey, Taryn, Bailey, Riley and Halie Tenopir, Heath, Rhett and Shannon Morlang; and twin great-grandchildren, Natalee and Everett Brumbaugh.
The Rev. Matthew Vandewalle will officiate Thursday's service. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Visitation will be from 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Cedar Bluffs and from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service time Thursday at the church. Military graveside services will be conducted by members of American Legion Post 158 of Cedar Bluffs at St. Mary's Cemetery west of Cedar Bluffs.
Memorials have been established to the Juvenile Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society.
Native Bohemian Dies at Home of Daughter, Mrs. Frank Havlik
Albert Tenopir, 63 years of age, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Frank Havlik, 2 1/2 miles south of Lawton yesterday afternoon at 3:35 o'clock following an illness of three months.
Mr. Tenopir was born in Bohemia, came to the United States and was naturalized over forty years ago, settling at wilber, Sanline county, Nebraska, coming to this community in 1911 and purchasing a farm near Geronimo.
Besides his wife and daughter, he is survived by six sons, Lewis, Emil and Harry of Morse Bluff, Neb. Edward, William, and Henry reside at the parental home.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at Ritter's chapel at 4 o'clock, Rev. Robert Ray, pastor of the Beal Heights Presbyterian church officiating.
Burial was made in Highland cemetery with Ritter's in charge. The many friends of the family sympathize with them in their bereavement.
(Undated, unreferenced clipping, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)
His death certificate, on file with the Oklahoma State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Comanche County, Lawton shows his father as A. Tenopir and his mother unknown. It appears to me that he is part of the Vaclav and Anna TENOPIR family of Saline County, Nebraska.
WAHOO '96 Bernice M. Conkling, 86, of Wahoo, formerly North Bend, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the Saunders Medical Center Long Term Care in Wahoo. She was born Oct. 9, 1933 at Malmo to Harry and Sylvia (Brecka) Tenopir.
Bernice grew up near Cedar Bluffs and attended country school there. She married Richard Zakovec on Feb. 17, 1953. She then moved to the farm at Morse Bluff. She helped Richard farm for many years. After Richard's death in 1972 she started working at Campbell's Soup Co, Plumfield Nursery and the North Bend Post Office and cooked at the Rawhide Steakhouse in North Bend. Bernice married Frank Conkling Sept. 30, 1990. He died in 2000.
She is survived by son, Francis (JoAnn) Zakovec of Morse Bluff; grandchildren, Ryan (Brienna) Zakovec, Brent (Brook) Zakovec and Mike Albert and great-grandchildren, Haley, Dustin, Ashtynn, Kinsley, Grayden and Barrett Zakovec.
Bernice is preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; daughter, Janice Leffers; brother, Wilford Tenopir and grandson, Adam Buchta.
The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2020 at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. The Rev. Michael Hill of United Presbyterian Church in North Bend will officiate.
A COVID-controlled visitation will be held on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. also at Moser's.
Memorials have been established to Dodge County Humane Society.
Online condolences at www.mosermemorialchapels.com
Arrangements were made by Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend.
William Rolley officiated at the Sept. 20 funeral services for Henry (sic) Tenopir, 82, Fremont, at Moser Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Cedar Bluffs.
Pallbearers were John Hamilton, Francis Zakovec, Don Thomas, Rolland Zakovec, Adoph Tenopir and Frank Jirovsky.
The son of Albert and Anna Racek Tenopir, he was born March 7, 1907 in Geronimo, Oklahoma. On Feb. 3, 1931, he married Sylvia Brecka in Wahoo. Tenopier farmed at Morse Bluff and Cedar Bluffs. He moved to Cedar Bluffs in 1951 where he was assistant manager at the Farmers Union Grain Elevator. In 1973 he moved to Prague and in 1978 to Fremont.
Survivors include his wife, daughter Bernice Zakovec, North Bend; son, Wilfred, Fremont; brother, Henry, Geronimo, Okla.; grandson, Francis Zakovec, Morse Bluff; granddaughter, Mrs. John (Janice) Hamilton, Schuyler; two great-grandsons, Ryan and Brent Zakovec, North Bend.
He was preceded in death by four brothers; Louis, Edd, Emil and Bill; sister, Agnes Havlik, son-in-law, Richard Zakovec and a great-grandson, Adam Buchta.
(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)
Helen L. Jirovsky, 88, of Fremont passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at the Hooper Care Center in Hooper.
Helen was born Oct. 6, 1927, in Morse Bluff to Emil and Lillian (Wesely) Tenopir. Helen grew up at Cedar Bluffs and graduated from Cedar Bluffs High School. She married Frank J. Jirovsky on May 11, 1949, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cedar Bluffs. Helen and Frank farmed near Cedar Bluffs until moving to Fremont in 1977. Frank passed away May 2, 2012.
Helen was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont, the Catholic Daughters, and the Cedar Bluffs American Legion Auxiliary Post 158. Some of Helen's hobbies included sewing, crafting, baking kolaches and pies. She was active serving Meals on Wheels in Fremont. Helen also worked at a fabric store in Fremont.
Helen is survived by her sons, David (Linda) Jirovsky of Fremont and Frank Jr. (Kim) Jirovsky of Cedar Bluffs; daughters, Cathy (Ken) Pieper and Mary (Chuck) Williamson, all of Fremont; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank; and brother, Adolph Tenopir.
The funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont. The Rev. Ron Battiato will officiate. A Catholic Daughters rosary/vigil service will be 7 p.m. Monday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation with family receiving friends will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Fremont.
From the Fremont Tribune, January 18, 2016 (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)
Services for Louis Tenopir, 84, of Abie were held Monday afternoon at Moser Memorial Chapel. Rev. Donald Proett of Wahoo Officiated.
Music was provided by Mrs. James Arneal, organist and James Arneal, soloist.
Pallbearers were Marvin Hines, Arnold Hines, Adolph Tenopir, Wilfred Tenopir, Gilbert Banke and Robert Vanek. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery.
A retired farmer and former resident of Morse Bluff, Tenopir died Friday, Aug. 4, at Birchwood Manor.
He was born Jan. 20, 1894 at Milligan. He lived on a farm south of Morse Bluff, then lived at Abie for a few years before moving to Birchwood five years ago. He was a veteran of WWI and served overseas with the U.S. Army Infantry and was a member of the Americal Legion, Veterens of Foreign Wars and ??? Lodge.
On Feb. 12, 1924 he married the former Anna Hines. She died Oct. 30, 1961.
Survivors include daughters Mrs. Marion (Ann) Moline of Omaha and Mrs. Anthony (Madeline) Prochaska of Abie; brothers Emil and Harry of Fremont, Edd of Lawton, Okla.; Henry of Geronimo, Okla.; and William in Arizona and seven grandchildren.
Marvin B. Tenopir, 82 of Lincoln, died on Thursday (8-26-10). He was born in Tobias, Neb. on August 10, 1928 to Charles E. and Vlasta J. (Kotas) Tenopir. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War.
Funeral services: 2 p.m., Monday, August 30, 2010 at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street. Visitation: Sunday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., all at the funeral home. Memorials: Havelock UMC, The American Heart Association, or The American Cancer Society. Condolences: www.lincolnfh.com. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home.
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, originally published in Lincoln, NE on August 28, 2010)
Marvin B. Tenopir, 82 of Lincoln, died on Thursday (8-26-10). He was born in Tobias, Neb. on August 10, 1928 to Charles E. and Vlasta J. (Kotas) Tenopir. Marvin was a member of Havelock United Methodist Church, and an Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War with the 194th Engineering Combat Battalion. He was also a member of the Goodyear Retiree's Club, the Havelock American Legion, and the Waverly VFW. Marvin was a past member of the Good Sam Campers and a past Boy Scout Leader. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and tinkering with anything he could get his hands on. He was a jokester and a true gentleman; always willing to help anyone. He especially loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors: wife, Hazel Tenopir, Lincoln; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Ron Petersen, Chambers, Neb.; daughter-in-law, LouAnn Tenopir, Columbus; granddaughters and spouses, Erin and Tom Feely, Lincoln, Kelli and Jay Hendrickson, Lincoln; grandson, Nathan Tenopir, Omaha; great grandchildren, Trevin, Kamrin, and Corin; sisters-in-law, Evalyn Tenopir and Erma Tenopir; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: son, Curtis; parents; brothers, Donald and Raymond.
Funeral services: 2 p.m., Monday, August 30, 2010 at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street. Visitation: Sunday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., all at the funeral home. Memorials: Havelock UMC, The American Heart Association, or The American Cancer Society. Condolences: www.lincolnfh.com. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home.
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, originally published in Lincoln, NE on August 29, 2010)
Mary Tenopir, daughter of Vaclav and Anna Tenopir, was born in Trtrice Czechoslovakia, Europe, May 30, 1874.
She, with her parents, came to this country March 214, 1879, and they settled on a farm five miles north of Tobias, and she resided in Saline county the rest of her life.
February 13, 1900, she was united in marriage to Anton Rischling and they settled on a farm two miles west of Tobias. Four years later they moved onto a farm two and one-half miles northwest of Tobias, where she had lived since.
Her death occurred February 18, 1943, at the age of 68 years 8 months, and 18 days.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, five sons, Adolph, James, Charles, Pvt. Fred Rischling, PFC Louise Rischling; four daughters, Mrs.s Ervin (Agnes) Vostres, Mrs. Albert (Marie) Dlouhy, Helen, and Anna. There also survive five brothers, nine grandchildren, and numerous relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by an infant son and daughter, her parents, and one brother.
Vaclav Tenopir died at his home on Omaha last Friday. The body was brought here for burial, the funeral taking place Monday morning from the Catholic church. Father Mosler of Odell officiating. The deceased was past 80 years old. He leaves an aged widow, six sons, and one daughter.
(Research):This is the family at the time of the 1880 Federal Census. Note that a 16 year old Charles Tenopir is living nearby. It would appear that they are part of the same family due to the relative rarity of the name. Also, I assumed that that the ALBERT TENOPIR who was born in 1864 and who married Anna RACEK is part of this family. Perhaps one of the two "Charle's" listed below is him:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
James TENOPIR Self M Male W 48 BOH Farmer BOH BOH
Anna TENOPIR Wife M Female W 38 BOH Keeping House BOH BOH
Charles TENOPIR Son S Male W 15 BOH BOH BOH
Frank TENOPIR Son S Male W 12 BOH BOH BOH
Joseph TENOPIR Son S Male W 10 BOH BOH BOH
John TENOPIR Son S Male W 8 BOH BOH BOH
Mary TENOPIR Dau S Female W 6 BOH BOH BOH
James TENOPIR Son S Male W 3 BOH BOH BOH Source Information:
Census Place Atlanta, Saline, Nebraska
Family History Library Film 1254755
NA Film Number T9-0755
Page Number 128B
This MIGHT be where Albert was living, even though he is listed as Charles:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Joseph ROMMO Self M Male W 31 BOHEMIA Laborer BOH B
Annie ROMMO Wife M Female W 23 BOHEMIA Keeping House BOH BOH
Mary ROMMO Dau S Female W 9M NE At Home BOH BOH
Charles TENOPIR Other S Male W 16 BOH Laborer - Servant BOH BOH <----Might this be Albert TENOPIR?, born ca. 1863 Source Information:
Census Place Crete, Saline, Nebraska
Family History Library Film 1254755
NA Film Number T9-0755
Page Number 2A
Wilfred G. Tenopir, 79, of Wahoo, formerly of Fremont, died Thursday, March 17, 2011, at South Haven Nursing Home in Wahoo.
He was born Feb. 12, 1932, in rural Prague to Harry and Sylvia (Brecka) Tenopir. He lived at Cedar Bluffs and worked at Plumfield Nurseries in Fremont. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from Oct. 14, 1952 to Sept. 30, 1954. After his discharge, he returned to Plumfield Nurseries and worked there until the business dissolved. He then worked at Marshall Nursery in Arlington and then Food 4 Less in Fremont. He had lived in Fremont since 1978, but moved to South Haven Nursing Home in Wahoo in November 2008.
He was a former member of the American Legion Post 158 of Cedar Bluffs.
Survivors include: a sister, Bernice Conkling of North Bend; a niece and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law.
The funeral will be 1 p.m., Saturday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont with the Rev. Mark Weber officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery at Cedar Bluffs with full military honors conducted by the Fremont Honor Guard of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 854 and American Legion Post 20.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Bluffs Fire Department or donor's choice.
At the time of the 1930 census, she was living with her 79 year old father, Frank Terfler, and 12 year old daughter, Helena. Both Barbara and her father were listed as widowed. Barney may have lived with them prior to this census listed. Helena Soukup Parker shows that Barbara was the daughter of Frank Terfler and Franceska Beranek.
1930 Census
Oklahoma, Comanche County, Lawton Township
Enumerated April 2nd, 1930 by Raleigh L. Robertson
ED 16-18 SD 8 Sheet 1B
C Avenue,
22-26-33
McLemore, Winona Hd R $15 F W 33 Wd 16 Ok US US Cook Private House
McLemore, Lorene Dtr F W 16 S Tx Ok TX
McLemore, Eugene Son N W 8 S Ok Ok TX
She married Philip RUSSELL on 10 Jan 1665/66. She was said to be "slain by Indians." Rootsweb World Connect Project Kathy's Family (Marie Doorneweerd kathy@abcseamless-vegas.com)
In her transcription of the Mason Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary writes that she was married first to Marcus DeLafayette Mason, who was killed in the Civil War. He was a brother of her second husband, Napoleon Bonaparte Mason. The 1880 census shows her as born in Alabama, but in 1900 and in 1910 it was shown that she was born in Georgia.
Arlene attended Peru State Teachers College and taught in rural District #33 and #5. She later managed the Milligan Co-op Grocery Store. (Milligan, p 312).
Kenneth Joe Tesar, 63, of Kramer, Nebraska passed away on November 24, 2018, to live in his Heavenly Father's home. He was born June 3, 1955, to parents Joe and Allene Tesar in Lincoln. After graduating from Crete High School in 1974, Ken went on to study Diesel Mechanics at Southeast Community College in Milford where he earned an Associate of Applied Science degree with distinction, graduating top of his class. In April 1977, he was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. Ken farmed his entire life and spent five of those years working at Becklers Implement of Seward. In 1981, he made the decision to work full-time as a farmer.
Ken and Marianne (Jans) were united in marriage on October 9, 1976. Together they had two children, Ashley and Whitney. Ken loved farming, fishing and hunting; but most importantly, enjoyed sharing in these activities with his dear family members and friends.
Ken was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kramer. He served the Lord and congregation in a variety of roles including Elder, Trustee, Board of Education and choir member. He was honored and proud to have served 18 years on the Board of Directors for the Farmers Cooperative Elevator.
Being a proud Czech, Ken loved homemade kolaches and polka. You'd often find him eating fish at Bee, Nebraska on Friday evenings and listening to classic rock and George Strait from his recliner at home. He enjoyed spending his summers fishing in Chamberlain, South Dakota and playing fetch with his grand-dog, Sebastian (aka: Junior). For his girls, he instilled the importance and value of many things: reading complete instructions before starting a project, keeping a vehicle's fuel tank above half full, to truly listen and learn from others, and to always spread the love of Christ.
Ken is survived by his wife, Marianne; daughters, Ashley Tesar of Lincoln, Whitney Peterson (Ryan) of Clear Lake, Minnesota; step-grandsons, Hunter and Weston Peterson of Clear Lake, Minnesota; sister, JoAnn Kroll; half-sister, Linda (Lou) Schafer of Tobias, half-brothers, Allen (Jan) Soukup, Glen (Trudy Townley) Soukup, all of Lincoln; many nieces and nephews; and countless friends who enriched his daily life. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family invites friends and loved ones to a time of remembrance and visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete on Monday, November 26. A funeral and burial service will be held on Tuesday, November 27 starting at 3:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Kramer. The Ladies Aid will graciously serve a meal following the services at the church. Memorials to St. John Lutheran Church of Kramer and United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County.
Pallbearers: Nathan Porath, Ben Porath, Tim Porath, Kelsey Soukup, Dan Meinke, Travis Eggert
Honorary Pallbearers: Caleb Easler, Dan Miller, David Eggert, Wayne Eggert, Roger Koch, Roger Miller, Gary Rezac. Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home ~ Crete.
From Kuncl Funeral Home, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
On Dec. 24, 2021, LaVern Tesar, son of John and Elsie (Slepicka) Tesar, passed away at home in Kennewick, Washington, from heart failure. He recently celebrated his 94th birthday Dec. 18 with his extended family.
Vern was born on a farm near Exeter, then the family moved near Tobias, where he started grade school at the age of 4. The first few years of high school were in Milligan with graduation from Wilber High School. After three and one-half years serving in the Navy during World War II, he was married to Marjory Beck (daughter of Ed and Alice Beck) of Wilber on July 12, 1950. Vern received an Associates degree in electronics from Valparaiso Technical School and was hired by IBM, where he worked for 31 years. He became plant manager at the Boulder, Colorado, IBM facility.
While in retirement, he held jobs as a deputy sheriff, real estate salesman, search and rescue volunteer, Meals on Wheels driver and senior center cook. He was an avid elk hunter and craftsman, building a home in the Colorado mountains. After he moved to Washington state, he could often be found in the orchards picking the apples and cherries missed by the professional crews. He enjoyed salmon fishing, and clamming and crabbing ar the beaches. He was always ready to help friends during branding time, pushing cows through the squeeze chute. Vern enjoyed family time listening to Big Joe and Molly B polka music. Marjory and Vern enjoyed traveling to many locations around the world.
Vern is survived by his wife Marjory, and their three children, Randy, Gaye and Jon. He enjoyed the expansion of the family in recent years with seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Elaine, Darlene, Johnnie, Delyte, Rene and Vicki. His parents and brother, Larry, preceded him in death.
Vern will always be remembered as a very social person who enjoyed bringing people together. His family and his role in the family were very important to him. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Vern's ashes will be interred at the Wilber Czech Cemetery. Due to Covid concerns. a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Lloyd L. Tesar, age 80, of Aurora, died Sunday, October 23, 2011 in Aurora. Born December 21,1930 to Louis and Clara (Capek) Tesar in Beaver Crossing.
Survivors: wife, Ardis (West Peterson) Tesar of Aurora; sons, Tim Peterson and wife Kimmie of Dannebrog, Russ Peterson of Utica; daughters, Tara Hanneman and husband Kirk of Aurora, Shari Krejci and husband Mike of Aurora; five grandchildren; brother, Dr. Delbert Tesar and wife Rogene of Austin, Texas. Preceded in death by daughter, Leslie Marie.
Funeral services: 3 p.m. Friday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan, Neb., Father Kenneth Borowiak officiating. Military graveside serves: Bohemian National Cemetery. Visitation beginning Thursday 1 p.m. until 8 p.m., with family greeting friends from 5 until 7, at Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Memorials to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com
Lincoln Journal Star, October 25, 2011, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
Lloyd Leslie Tesar was born December 21, 1930, on a farm near Beaver Crossing, Nebraska. His parents were Louis and Clara (Capek) Tesar of Beaver Crossing. Lloyd was the oldest of four children and passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011, at the Memorial Hospital in Aurora, Nebraska at the age of 80 years 10 months and two days. As a young boy, he attended Beaver Crossing School and graduated with the class of 1948.
Shortly after his graduation from Beaver Crossing High School, Lloyd enlisted and entered the United States Air Force in January of 1951. There he met his life-long friend, Captain Jack Delaigle, and his wife Mary from Georgia. A highlight of his AP (Air Police) duty was saluting General Dwight D. Eisenhower as he entered Forbes Air Base in Topeka, Kansas. Lloyd achieved the rank of staff sergeant and wore four stripes. He was honorably discharged in December of 1954.
Before returning to the family farm, Lloyd owned a bar and was a professional painter specializing in high work which included towers, buildings, and bridges. With this work, he met two more life-long friends, Virgil Petersen and John Lape. Lloyd, then came back to the family farm near Beaver Crossing to raise cattle, seed corn, and other row crops. In 1978, he received a Grower Recognition Award from Golden Harvest for an outstanding high yield.
He married his loving wife, Ardis (West) Peterson, March 9, 1973. They met at a dance and continued to enjoy dancing for most of their 37 years of marriage. He was very proud to show off their golden goblets for best Polka Dancers. Lloyd and Ardis made wonderful memories taking numerous trips visiting family and friends across the country.
Lloyd was a 52 year member of the American Legion Holmes Post #178 of Beaver Crossing. He enjoyed a good game of cards or a night of bowling. He could often be found fishing off the Beaver Creek bridge or stump fishing in the Blue River. Good times were had coon hunting with his sons, Tim and Russ, and he loved teaching daughters, Tara and Shari, how to dance.
In July of 1995, lung cancer forced Lloyd to retire from farming. Later in 2005, Lloyd and Ardis moved to Aurora to be closer to their family. He cherished the frequent visits made by the grandkids. Lloyd was very proud of the beautiful new home they shared for six wonderful years.
He is survived by his wife, Ardis, children and spouses, Tim and Kimmie Peterson, Dannebrog, NE, Russ Peterson, Utica, NE, Tara and Kirk Hanneman, Aurora, NE, and Shari and Mike Krejci, Aurora, NE, grandchildren, Amber Peterson, Cheyenne, WY, Hailey and Kash Hanneman, Aurora, NE, Cole and Carson Krejci, Aurora, NE, brother, Dr. Delbert Tesar, sister in law, Rogene, Austin, TX, nieces and nephews, Myron "Ron" Tesar, Cyndee Smith, Cheryl Gray, Vim Tesar, Aleta Wilder, Landon Tesar, and Allison Woodall.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Sylvan and Delmar Tesar, his daughter Leslie Marie Tesar, his parents, Louis and Clara Tesar.
Services for Lloyd will be Friday, October 28, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska. Visitation will begin Thursday at 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm with the family greeting friends from 5 until 7. Graveside services with Military Honors will in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the family.
A Funeral Service for Lorene will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at the Milligan United Methodist Church in Milligan, Nebraska with Pastor Murry Johnston and Kim Dunker presiding.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Graveside Services will be conducted following the funeral service at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska.
Memorials are to be directed to the Milligan Legion Auxiliary or Milligan United Methodist Church.
Lorene Jean Tesar Zeleny, youngest daughter of James J Tesar and Barbara Becwar Tesar was born on March 19, 1931 in Saline County on a farm four miles East of Milligan and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the age of 88 years.
Lorene graduated from Milligan High School in 1948, with a Normal Training teaching certificate enabling her to teach Fillmore County Rural School District #6, the same rural school she had attended as a child. During the summers, she worked at the ASCS farm office in Geneva and as a telephone operator at LT & T in Lincoln.
She married Bernard Zeleny on April 19, 1951 in the little white Methodist Church in Milligan. They lived their entire married life of 68 years on a farm Northwest of Milligan. God blessed them with two precious children, Carol and Dave.
Lorene was an active member of the Millligan United Methodist Church since 1953, serving in almost all elected and appointed offices; a sponsor for 12 years for MYF and Youth Choir, and Sunday School teacher for 14 years with perfect attendance.
She was a charter member of the Friend Hospital Auxiliary.
Lorene was a permanent member of the Milligan Legion Auxiliary Unit #240 serving in elected and appointed offices in the Unit, County and District 11. She serviced as Mother to the Junior Auxiliary at Girls State in 1977.
In 1975, she became a charter member of Bleu Valle Salon #76. In 1987, she was selected as Departmental Child Welfare Chairperson; she traveled the State of Nebraska visiting the Salons and she used magic to help emphasize her speeches on children with cystic Fibrosis.
In 1951, she became a member of Friendship Temple #20 of the Order of the Pythian Sisters, serving in all officer chairs, attaining Most Excellent Chief and later as District Most Excellent Chief.
She enjoyed many happy times with the Country Girls of '48; members of the Milligan Seniors and the bowling team of Bunker's Inn. As a member of the Legion Auxiliary Kitchen Band, she enjoyed dressing up as a clown, Santa, bum, hillbilly and Easter Bunny, bringing joy to others, especially at care homes.
Bernard and Lorene traveled all over America with the Becwar's and the Geneva State Ambassador Club making lasting friendships. In 2001, when she became visually impaired she became a member of the South Central Support Group at Shickley and also became Region #5 Representative on the Nebraska Board for the Visually Impaired serving in leadership and speaking positions. She never missed the Tesar Christmas. She felt like her cousins were close family. She was thrilled being a tele-care Grammie to the 5th Graders of Exeter-Milligan School
Lorene was a loving wife, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a beloved friend. Her favorite times were when her family gathered together at the farm home. In her younger days, she loved to take care of vegetable and flower gardens; can and freeze her bounty; bake crescent rolls, pies and cinnamon rolls; raise chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese. She loved to walk in the country with her dog, Louie; read newspapers and listen to the world and local news on TV; and she didn't want to be disturbed when she listed to the "soaps". She was a "die-hard" Democrat, serving on the Election Board from 1951 to 2002 until her eyesight failed.
Lorene will always be remembered by her warm, caring hugs, her constant smile and loving messages enclosed in everyone's greeting cards.
Lorene was preceded in death by: her parents, James J and Barbara Tesar; her husband's parents, Mike and Frances Uldrich Zeleny; sister, Arlene and husband, Ralph Hromadka; and brother-in-law, Bob Zeleny.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years Bernard; children: daughter, Carol and husband, Patrick Darnell of Lincoln; son, David of Milligan; grandchildren: Heather and husband, James Liggett of Kansas; Benjamin Darnell of Tucson, Arizona; Laura and husband, Cody Valentine of Beatrice; and Kristen Zeleny of Lincoln; great grandchildren: Aurora and Henry Liggett and Boston Donovan Zeleny; sister-in-law, Diane Zeleny; Soul Sister, Cheryl Tesar; Personal Adopted Sister, Jean Jacobsen; Niece, Barbara Hromadka and family; Nephews: Jim Zeleny and family; Mike and Amy Zeleny and family; and Jeff Zeleny.
Husband: Louis Tesar, parents John Tesar and Agnes Svec
Born: 2 Jun 1903, Friend
Died: 12 Jan 1984, Beaver Crossing
Buried: 14 Jan 1984, Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan
Brother: Bill
Sister: Mrs. Henry (Helen) Krivohlavek
Wife: Clara Capek, parents Joseph Capek and Josie Herynk
Married: 8 Oct 1929, Wilber
Sons: Lloyd; Sylvan; Delbert
Sylvan LeRoy Tesar of Beaver Crossing, was born at his parents farm south of Beaver Crossing, Nebraska on February 22, 1933 to Louis and Clara (Capek) Tesar, the 2nd of 4 children and passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Friend Manor in Friend, Nebraska at the age of 78 years 2 months and 29 days. As a young boy he attended and graduated from Beaver Crossing Public School with the class of 1951. Sylvan served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict at Fort Bragg, NC and returned to Nebraska to farm in the Beaver Crossing area until his retirement in 1994. In 1955, he was united in marriage to Elaine Simacek and to this union two children, Ron and Cyndee were born. He later was blessed with a second marriage to Lois (Niewedde) Vollstedt, bringing three more children to his life, Lodeen, Arlen, and Cheryl. He later adopted Cheryl in 1965. Sylvan was a life-long farmer, farming west of Beaver Crossing until his retirement in 1994. His care of the land over the years was rewarded with a Seward County Conservation Award and also the National Achievement Award in 1969. After his retirement from the farm he built and lived in his log cabin home near Beaver Crossing until he entered the Friend Manor in March of 2009. He was a member of the Beaver Crossing United Methodist Church and was a lifetime member of the American Legion Holmes Post #178, serving as the District #12 Commander. He also was a member of the Forty and 8 in Lincoln. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and received a Master Angler award. He also enjoyed bowling, trap shooting, traveling to Branson, Missouri in the summer and winter vacationing in Mercedes, TX. He and his wife of 38 years, Lois, spent many enjoyable hours attending dances around the area with special times at the Flying V and Pla Mor Ballroom. He is survived by his children and spouses, Cheryl and Daniel Gray, Grand Island, NE, Myron "Ron" and Linda Tesar, Brooksville, FL, Cyndee Smith, St. Petersburg, FL, step children and spouses, Lodeen and Dennis Koranda, Jr., Seward, Arlen and Susan Vollstedt, Garland, grandchildren and spouses, Alexis Conway and Jentry Smith, St. Petersburg, FL, Shawn and Kim Mortensen, Norton, KS, Leah and Linc Reynolds, Huntsville, AL, Andy and Mandy Mortensen, Lincoln, McKenzie Mortensen, also of Lincoln, Kevin and Ginny Koranda, Rodney and Carmen Koranda, Bryan and Tracy Koranda, all of Seward, Jennifer and Jason Brase, Staplehurst, Julie and Chad Phillips, Garland, Janelle and Travis Schaefer, Seward, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, brothers and sisters-in-law, Lloyd and Ardis Tesar, Aurora, Dr. Delbert and Rogene Tesar, Austin, TX, nieces, nephews, and spouses, Vim Tesar, Aleta Tesar, Landon Tesar, Allison Woodall, Tara Hanneman, Shari Krejcil, great nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Delmar Tesar, an infant son, Keith Tesar, his parents, Louis and Clara Tesar and his former spouses, Elaine and Lois A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 4pm at the Beaver Crossing United Methodist Church with Rev. Betsy Galloway-Carew officiating. Burial of ashes with military honors conducted by Holmes Post #178 will be at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan at 1pm also on Thursday. Memorials have been established and are directed in care of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Beaver Crossing.
Sonja Lee (Tessar) Gunther was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2022, at age 84. She passed away peacefully in San Antonio, TX, with her children by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who is so dearly loved and missed. Her memory will live on forever in the hearts of her family.
Sonja was born December 14, 1937 in Crete, NE to parents Edward and Libby (Simacek) Tessar. She graduated from Crete High School in 1955. Sonja met her husband of 62 years, Gabriel Gunther, in Crete, and they married on August 13, 1960, later having two children, Grant and Sheryl. Sonja had a long career, including many years serving in the Dean's Offices of the College of Agriculture and the College of Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She retired in San Antonio, TX, where she enjoyed many years with her family. During her life, Sonja enjoyed serving the Catholic Church, the Sokol Organization, and the American Legion Club.
Sonja's smile could light up any room, and her personal interest in her friends and family was endearing. She had a keen ability to stay connected with longtime friends, regardless of distance, maintaining close friendships and keeping in touch with their families throughout the years. She embraced her Czech heritage and was always quick to share Czech cuisine or music with friends and neighbors. Throughout her life, Sonja demonstrated keen interest in history, geography, travel, and politics, often engaging those around her in insightful conversation.
Sonja was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Libby Tessar, of Crete, NE, and her husband Gabriel Gunther, of Frankfort, KS. She is survived by her son Grant (Elise); daughter Sheryl (Christopher); and grandsons Christopher and Andrew, all of San Antonio, TX, and several cousins. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 27, at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete, NE. Final interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Crete, NE. Memorials may be sent in Sonja's honor to a charity of donor's choice.
Said to be a daughter of Duncan TESTON and Lucinda HINSON. In 1930, she was living in the home of son and daughter-in-law, Sidney and Edna Cousins. At the time of the 1940 Federal census, she was living with her youngest daughter and son-in-law, Alice and G. Ott Gunter, in Newton County, Texas. She appears to have been living with them since at least 1935.
She is shown as Edna, born in Belgrade, Texas, on the death certificate of her youngest son, Sidney Bryant Cousins. This was likely just an error, as Sidney's wifes name was Edna.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JXBN-8VC
name: Melissa Cousins
death date: 16 May 1946
death place: Burkeville, Newton, Texas
gender: Female
race: White
death age: 92 years 24 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 23 Apr 1854
birthplace: Alabama
marital status: Widowed
spouse's name:
father's name: Teston
father's birthplace: Alabama
mother's name:
mother's birthplace: Alabama
occupation: None
place of residence: Burkeville, Newton, Texas
cemetery: Tamer Cem.
burial place: Burkeville, Texas
burial date: 17 May 1946
additional relatives:
film number: 2218376
digital film number: 4030558
image number: 647
reference number: cn 23831
Collection: Melissa Cousins, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
According to the Cass City Chronicle, dated November 13, 1985, he was killed in a three-vehicle accident on Caseville Road in Winsor Township. He was the son of Lex and Ardis Tetreau of Cass City, a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, and an employee of the H.B.E. Hospital Construction Firm. Survivors included his children, parents, sister Mrs. Fred (Lexie) SAAR, paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robely Tetreau and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Reinke of Bad Axe.
His Texas Death Certificate shows him as the son of C. G. Tevis and Willie Rogers. His usual occupation was Retired Frt. and Passenger Agency with the M.K. & T. , informant was Mrs. Valerie Tevis, his wife.
His FindAGrave Memorial page links him to his parents, Jeremiah Tew Sr (1747 Northampton Co, NC-1829 Sampson Co, NC) and Rachel Holley (b. 1750 Duplin Co, NC -1830 Sampson Co, NC)
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Jeff Hubbard, shows he was twice married, to Mary Jane Jackson and Mary M. Lewis, and also has links to five of his children, as well as noting that the served in "Co A 71 NC State Troops, CSA."
There are pdf's of both his military marker and Texas Death Certificate on his Find A Grave Memorial page. His military marker is engraved with a cross, and "Noah Thacker, Texas PFC Co L 141 Infantry World War I PH March 6, 1999 Jan 7 1965."
His Texas Death certificate shows his usual occupation as Farmer, Truck Farm. He was shown as married, and veteran of World War I. His parents were listed as John Thacker and Virginia Bullock. Informant was Mrs. Ferrell Smith, relationship not indicated, but presumably his step daugher Audie Rae Smith.
Funeral services for Noah Lee Clay, 78, of Lufkin will be held November 11, 2017 in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services with military honors will follow in the Whitehouse Cemetery.
Mrs. Clay was born July 25, 1939 in Kirbyville, Texas to the late Minnie Elizabeth (Strickland) and Noah Lee Thacker, and died Friday, November 3, 2017 in Huntington.
Mrs. Clay had resided in Lufkin for 34 years. She served in the U.S. Navy and taught math at Jasper High School and Angelina College for a combined 21 years. Mrs. Clay loved her great-grandchildren the most and enjoyed spending time with her family. She attended the First Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene Clay; daughter, Karla Clay; granddaughter, Abby Cla; great-grandchildren, Mason Arnold and Emma Villarreal; sister, Bonnie King; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Audie Ray Smith.
Edited - full obit may be obtained from Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors - Nov 8, 2017.
Odell Whittlesey, 80, of Pt. Arthur died Tuesday, June 7.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. at Pat A. Riley Funeral Home in Nederland. Interment was at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pt. Arthur.
Survivors: husband, Henry A. Whittlesey of Hemphill; a daugher, Katherine Johnnie of Bridge City; a son, James Otey of Nederland; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, December 2008)
Cass City Chronicle
June 2, 1939
Local Items
Page 3
Miss Caroline Elizabeth THIEL, daughter of Mrs. Anna THIEL, of Gary, Indiana, is a member of the 1939 class to graduate from Indiana University at Bloomington. Mrs. Thiel was formerly Anna Zinnecker of Cass City.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
GLEN ROCK - Alice M. (Thoman) Cramer, 82, of Glen Rock RD 1, died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, York. She was the wife of Lawrence A. Cramer. The couple would have observed in August their 64th wedding anniversary.
The service will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. Jacob's (Stone) Church, Brodbecks RD 1. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the church. The Geiple Funeral Home Inc., 53 Main St., is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Cramer was born in Manheim Township, the daughter of the late Zacharius and Cora (Krebs) Thoman.
She was a lifetime resident of Manheim Township, and was a member of St. Jacob's (Stone) Lutheran Congregation.
Mrs. Cramer also is survived by two daughters, Virginia M. Williams, Hanover, and Henrietta J. Krenzer, Orange, Va.; a son, Robert D. Cramer, Hanover; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a brother, William Z. Thoman, Spring Grove RD 2.
Officiating at the service will be her pastor, the Rev. Richard C. Weaver.
Name: Cora J. Wilson
Gender: Female
Burial Date:
Burial Place: Memphis, Tn
Death Date: 31 Oct 1922
Death Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Age: 56
Birth Date: 1866
Birthplace: Ne
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Elijah Thomas
Father's Birthplace: Ky
Mother's Name: S. Hillis
Mother's Birthplace: Ky
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B06460-2
System Origin: Tennessee-EASy
Source Film Number: 1299750
Reference Number: v 52 cn 499
Collection: Tennessee Deaths and Burials, 1874-1955
Payne County area schoolteacher Dee Villa Clark of Perkins died Thursday, Sept. 3, 1987 in Stillwater Medical Center at the age of 81. Her funeral is scheduled Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the First Christian Church in Perkins.
Internment will be held in the Elm Grove Cemetery. Charles Wall and the Rev. C. Jeffrey Gill will officiate at the service, which are being arranged by Strode Funeral Home.
Mrs. Clark was born in Ripley on Feb. 4, 1906, the daughter of Edwin V. and Orpha (Phenis) Thomas. She lived in the Ripley area most of her early life, except for a year when her parents lived in Tonkawa.
She married Earl Harrison Clark on Feb. 21, 1934, on her parents farm west of Ripley. The couple lived in or near Stillwater until he retired in 1968 and they moved to Perkins.
She graduated from Oklahoma A & M College in 1930 and earned her teaching certificate. She taught school for 38 years in a number of towns in the area and was a member of the First Christian Church.
Mrs. Clark is survived by her husband; one son, Arthur Edwin Clark of Oklahoma City; one grandchild; one brother, Wayne Haskell Thomas of Yukon; and one sister, Mrs. Howard (Lorene) Mahurin of Olympia, Wash.
Edwin Valejo Thomas, 72, died Sunday following a heart attack at his home, 211 West Eleventh street. (January 28, 1945, buried Jan. 31, 1945 according to Thomas family bible) He had been here four months, moving from Ripley where had lived since 1898. Thomas was born April 14, 1872, at Xenia, Kas., the son of John and Elmira Anson Thomas. He was married to Orpha A. Phenis at Agra Sept. 21, 1904. He was a member of the Christian church and a Knight Pythias. Funeral services will be conducted at the Ripley Christian church Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Romans Smith, Stillwater Christian church pastor. Burial will be in the Ripley cemetery under the direction of Vincent funeral home.
Survivors beside the widow included a son, Wayne H. Thomas of Frederick; two daughters, Mrs. DeeVilla Clark of West Plains, Mo. and Mrs. Lorene Mahurin of Stillwater; a brother French L Thomas of Clovis, N.M. Bearers will be Bill Simma, George Kirk, J.R. Elliott, Hubert Moorman, Bill Hickman and George Saint.
Eilene Marie Wehr-Rath, 86, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at her home in Lexington.
She was born on April 20, 1937, in Bennet, Nebraska, to Fred and Agnes (Brejcha) Thomas. Eilene attended public school in Bennet and graduated from Bennet High School with the class of 1954. She married Robert (Bob) Snyder in 1955. To this union, two children were born, David and Theresa (Terri). In 1967, she married Veryl Wehr and welcomed his son, Doug. The three kids were raised as one family. After Veryl's death, Eilene married Hugh Rath in 2007. They spent their latter years of life singing to each other, studying the Bible, and just loving one another!
Eilene spent most of her adult career working for Reach Electronics in Lexington. She worked up the corporate ladder from secretary to eventually becoming CEO. During this time, her biggest accomplishment was applying for and having the company awarded the President's "E" Award for Exports from the US Government. She got to dine at the White House with then President Ronald Reagan. After Reach closed their doors, she moved on to work for Veetronix, a subsidiary of Reach. She would tell her kids, "I'm just a little ole' kid from a little ole' town with no college education. I just can't believe the opportunities I've had in my life!" She retired early when her husband, Veryl, became ill and needed around-the-clock care.
Eilene loved spending time with her family, cooking, boating, being at the lake, and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed needlework and doing plastic canvas. She gave many of the things she made away. In her younger years, you would find her sunbathing or boating at Johnson Lake, but as she aged, she liked watching Andy Griffith or Looney Tunes on tv, relaxing outside, and taking naps! She was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Kearney.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Doug Wehr of Kearney, David (Linda Kingham) Snyder of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Theresa (Terri) Casper of Lexington; step-children, Steve (Linda) Rath of Elwood, Nebraska and Mike (Amanda) Rath of Whitney, Nebraska; sister, Phyllis (Ralph) Steward of Bennet, Nebraska; grandchildren, Jason (Tiffany) Wehr, Christopher (Claudia) Wehr, Daniel (Felicia) Snyder, Alyssa (Ryan) Benson, Julie (Sean) Urban, Mary Beth (Clint) Stoll, Curt Casper, Becki (Tom) Hoffman, Eric Casper and Blake (Courtney Patterson) Casper; fifteen great-grandchildren with two more on the way, special friend Sue Berndt who cared for her so lovingly the last several years, as well as many extended family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her ex-husband Robert (Bob) Snyder, husband, Veryl Wehr, and husband, Hugh Rath; brothers, John Thomas and Bill Thomas; sister, Vivian Thomas, son-in-law Craig Casper, stepchildren, Debra Smith, Ron Rath, and Beverly Dyke.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor John Strackbein, officiating. The service will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page.
Inurnment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington, with refreshments following at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department. A very special thank you to the LVFD for helping Eilene so many times.510
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Reynolds Love Funeral Home)
Geneva Iles, 89, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in Hemphill Care Center.Geneva was born January 15, 1930 in Kerlin, Arkansas to parents, Jeff and Ruthie Ray Freeman Thomas. She grew up in Brookeland, Texas and later lived in Port Arthur, Texas before moving to Hemphill. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. She loved to sew and spend time with her grandchildren.
Geneva is survived by her sons, James Thomas Iles of Hemphill and Donald P. Iles and wife, Angela, also of Hemphill; brothers, Charles Ray Thomas and wife, Francis, of Lewisville, Texas; sister, Norma Lee Martin and husband, Joe Clinton Martin, of Hemphill; grandchildren, Danny Iles of Lufkin, Chris Iles of Nacogdoches, Caitlyn Iles of New Caney, and Makenna Iles of Hemphill; and many nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Kenneth Iles; parents, Jeff and Ruthie Ray Thomas; brothers, Vernon Thomas, Jeff Thomas, and Dewitt Thomas; sisters, Patsy Penderlast and June Thomas; and niece, Linda Baca Bargainer.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.
Burial will follow services in Hemphill Cemetery.
Condolences may be left and guestbook may be signed at www.starrfuneralhome.com.
(Copied from Starr Funeral Home Website)
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, January 8, 2020, Page 5
Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupationFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
George THOMAS Self M Male W 35 NJ Farm Laborer NJ NJ
Nancy A. THOMAS Wife M Female W 34 AL Keeping House AL AL
Mary H. THOMAS Dau S Female W 10 TN At Home NJ AL
Martha A. THOMAS Dau S Female W 4 AL At Home NJ AL
John L. THOMAS Son S Male W 3 TN At Home NJ AL
Briggs J. THOMAS Son S Male W 5M TN At Home NJ AL
John MCLEMORE Nephew S Male W 20 AL Farm Laborer AL AL
Richard MCLEMORE BroL W Male W 45 AL Farm Laborer AL AL
Source Information:
Census PlaceDistrict 1, Lincoln, Tennessee
Family History Library Film 1255267 NA Film Number T9-1267
Page Number 3B
Volume 5 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 1, 1941, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thomas were set to leave for Coral Gables, Florida, where Mr. Thomas would be an instructor in the University of Miami.
In the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 9, September 2, 1946, in a column titled "Our Service Men Who Have Returned Home", it was noted that Gordon L. Thomas 'after three years' service in U.S., Italy, France and England. He is now an instructor at Michigan State College.'
The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 11, published September 6, 1948, reported that he was attending Northwestern University at Evanston, Ill. while on a leave of absence from Michigan State College. Volume 15 of the same periodical, published September 1, 1952, noted that he received his Ph.D. degree in speech from Northwestern University at Evanston, Illinois. It was further noted that he and his family had moved to a new home in East Lansing, Michigan.
Volume 22 of the same periodical, dated September 7, 1959, reported that the family spent three months during the last winter in Mexico. Much of their time was spent travelling, with visits to Mexico City, Vera Cruz, Oaxaca, Cuernavaca, Puerto Vallarta and a small fishing village. Mr. Thomas was on a sabbatical leave from Michigan State University. Volume 23 reported he had been recently re-elected to his second term as Mayor of the City of East Lansing. Volume 26 of the same periodical reported that Gordon, Phyllis and Kathleen had spent three months driving their own car through a number of European countries, including Russia and Poland. Volume 28 reported they had again spent their summer traveling by car throughout Europe.
Iredell Thomas was an early settler in the area, arriving in east Texas with his parents and siblings around 1828. He built the first store in the newly established town of San Augustine in 1833, and it became one of the largest mercantile businesses in town. A leading citizen of the area, Thomas amassed considerable wealth and land holdings as a businessman and planter. During the Texas Revolution he participated in the siege of Bexar and served as secretary of the San Augustine Committee of Vigilance and Safety.
At the time of the 1860 census, brother-in-law Matthew Cartwright had real estate at $500,000 and personal property near $75,000, with only 13 slaves. Henson and Parmelee point out by way of contrast that brother-in-law and "planter" William Garrett estate, included 132 slaves, and that "Farmer-Merchant" Iredell D. Thomas had $166,000 in accumulated wealth, and 52 slaves. (Henson and Parmelee, "The Cartwrights of San Augustine," p. 191).
In the book "Becoming Bourgeois: Merchant Culture in the South, 1820-1865" (Frank Byrne, The University Press of Kentucky, 2006, available on Google Books), the author writes that both of Iredell's sons "went on to serve in the Confederate army for the remainder of the war. Later both gained a measure of political notoriety in postwar Texas, James as a senatorial candidate in 1877 and Iredell (Jr.) as a leading organizer of the Ku Klux Klan in San Augustine."
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated April 12, 1930
ED 202-6 SD 19 Sheet 3A Stamped 74
Geneva and Bronson Road
54-60
Thomas, George L Head M W 49 m 25 La La La Farmer
Thomas, Dena Wf F W 45 m 21 Tx Tx La
Thomas, John R Son M W 15 S Tx La Tx Laborer Farm
Thomas, Lamar Son M W 13 S Tx La Tx
Thomas, L. G. Son M W 11 S Tx La Tx
Thomas, Odis Son M W 7 S Tx La Tx
Thomas, Opal Dtr F W 5 S Tx La Tx
Her FindAGrave memorial page, created by Paula Williamson, states that "She was the a widow who was the first wife of John Henry Lee. She died of measles after being exposed to her grand daughter with measles who also died. She and John had 4 children (she had children by previous marriage.) "
The Oklahoma Genweb World War II project for Comanche County notes that Glen E. Thomason, entered the Navy in April 1943. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam W. Thomason, and husband of Mazella Beznoska.
From "Thompson Mill History" by Calvin G. Floyd in STRICKLAND SCENE Vol 2, No 1 First Quarter 1981 (Strickland Research, Inc. 1661 Laurancae Way, Riverdale, GA 30296): "Alexander Thompson, Sr. was born 1739 and died 1815 in Madison County. He married Elizabeth Hodge (1745-1820). They are buried near Thompson's Mill, but no grave markers have been found by the writer.
Alexander Thompson, Sr. was a Revolutionary War soldier. He received a scalp wound at the battle of King's Mountain which left a permanent scar.
Alexander Thompson moved his family from Burke County, NC, to Wilkes County, GA in 1788. His sister and her husband, William McDaniel, also came to Wilkes County at this time. (Later he) moved to a place on the east side of South River across from his son's home (James Thompson, Sr.). This was in Elbert County at that time. They built substantial log houses for their families. Alexander Thompson, Sr. built a dam across South River at the shoals. A grist mill and a saw mill were constructed and were operated by water power. His will states that he also had cotton machines. In the book, OUR KIN by Manning, it is written that this was the first grist mill in north Georgia. Lumber was sawed at the mill from primeval timber to build the two story home of Alexander Thompson, Sr.
He was on the first Superior Court Jury list after Madison County was formed in 1812. He was a member of the first Board of Road Commissioners from Danielsville District in 1812. He bought one of the lots at auction onthe Court House Square in Danielsville, which were sold for funds to build a courthouse.
A plantation of 1900 acres was operated by the Thompson family. Several slaves were owned by family members. The mills and farms were operated for several generations by descendants of Alexander Thompson.
From HISTORY OF GEORGIA AND GEORGIA'S PEOPLE by Geo. G. Smith:
Listed on page 623 are names of revolutionary soldiers who recieved money and those who received land warrants. On page 640, Alexander Thompson and Solomon Strickland, father of Thompson's daughter-in-law Eunice are listed as receiving land warrants. Alexander received land in Washington Co, GA. He was wounded in the Battle of King's Mountain.
From the book HISTORICAL SKETCHES, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES AND EARLY SETTLERS IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA by Rev. Groves Harrison Cartledge, compiled by Jessie Julia Mize and Virginia Louise Newton, Athens GA 1960 pps 72-76:
Alexander Thompson and his two sons, James and William, were from Burke County, NC and settled on the South Fork of the Broad River about 1790. Alexander Thompson located on the place now owned and occupied by his grandson, Dr. Berry M. Thompson, and built the first mill on the place. He was a man then somewhat advanced in life.
From HISTORY OF PIKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, 1798-1876, by L.W. Conerly: The Thompson ancestors were from Scotland. Some of them settled in New York, North Carolina and Georgia. Alexander Thompson, Sr and son James, fought in the battle of King's Mountain. he was wounded in the head. A man named Griffith was hot and when Thompson stooped to raise him up a ball stuck him in the forehead, passed over his head under the scalp and came out at the back of his neck, leaving a scar were hair was prevented from growing.
From the Deed Records of Franklin Co, GA, Abstracted and compiled by Martha Walters Acker, pg 87:
Bill of sale dated 20 Nov 1805, rec. 24 Dec 1805, from A. Franklin and Isaac Strickland, executors of John Gilbert, to Alexander Thompson, Jr. (?) In cons. of $630, conveys a negro woman named Betty and two of her children, a boy named Nelson and a girl named Celi. Wit: J.I.C. Cleghorn
Alexander Thompson settled on the place on which John Hopkins lived and died. He was a most excellent man and was one of the first elders of the Presbyterian church of Danielsville before its removal to town, when it stood two miles south of town and was known as Pisgah church. About 1820, Alexander Thompson, Jr. sold his place near Danielsville to a Mr. Towns, and removed to Mississippi, and the subsequent history of him and his family is unknown to me. (From HISTORICAL SKETCHES, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES AND EARLY SETTLERS IN NORHTEAST GEORGIA)
Alexander Thompson, Jr. came to Amite County in 1818 with the Epps, Powells and Wells. They organized the Pisgah Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robt. Smiley pastor. This church is now in Summit with all its records. (From HISTORY OF PIKES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI by Connerly, pub. 1909)
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Joy Favors, had a transcription of his obituary as follows:
Arthur Lee "Heavy" Thompson, age 84, of Lexington, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014, at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Thompson was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, owner of A.L. Thompson Builders Supply and a member of Lexington United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at Lexington United Methodist Church. Phil Springer, Kenny Baskin and Sam Hayes will be officiating. Burial will follow in Barnett Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2014, at Lexington United Methodist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Stella Martha Smith Thompson, Lexington, Alabama; one son, Mickey Thompson and wife, Regina, Lexington, Alabama; one daughter, Martha Lee Mitchell and husband, Kim, Lexington, Alabama; one sister-in-law, Nellerene Thompson, Lexington, Alabama;Six grandsons, Todd and Alanna Sullivan, Chase Sullivan, Heath Thompson, Logan Thompson, Jacob and Amber Mitchell, Lauren and Justin Bowen; two great-grandchildren, Katelyn Sullivan and Silas Mitchell; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.M. "Mac" and Ollie Thompson, and two brothers, J.O. "Orbie" Thompson and W.M. "Billy" Thompson.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Affectionately referred to as Mr. Heavy, A.L. Thompson was a beloved resident of Lexington, Alabama, a community he deeply cherished. Many know him for the business he began in 1957, A.L. Thompson Builder's Supply, but the people of Lexington know he was much more than a local business owner. He was both the actual and honorary father, grandfather, and friend to all he met.
Loving husband, faithful friend and Lexington High School's number one fan, Mr. Heavy represented the best of what Lexington had to offer. He assisted any in need that he met, supported his family to ensure their happiness and success, and gave out more than a few quarters to the young people lucky enough to get a hug from Heavy. "Don't spend it all in once place!" A.L. loved his church, helped start the first fire department of Lexington, and was a charter member of the Lexington Lion's Club. No matter who he met, they were treated as family.
Although Mr. Heavy will not be selling lumber, frequenting LHS sporting events, or making us laugh with his witty one-liners, his impact on all of us will not pass. He has touched the community and forever improved it with the nondiscriminatory openness and love he shared with all. It is notable that Mr. Heavy passed away on Father's Day weekend, as his fatherly example is one that has blessed the community for decades and will continue to serve as a model toward which to strive.
Pallbearers will include Terry Thompson, Rodney Jones, Billy Don Thompson, Tommy Springer, Sam Newton, Mark Hammond, Kyle Davis and Zach Bunnell (representing all past and present youth, so special to Mr. Heavy).
Honorary pallbearers will include Ted Hammond, Steve Johnson, Tommy Smith, Jim Smith, Wilmer Springer, Rickey Littrell, Spencer Michael, Kevin Pettus, Bobby McGuire and the Fellowship Sunday School Class.
Published in Florence Times Daily on June 16, 2014
Her FindAGrave memorial page, created by Joy Favors, had a copy of her obituary posted:
Frances Thompson Bergin, 80, passed away on Dec. 28, 2002. She was a longtime resident of Sheffield, Ala., a faithful member of Park Terrace Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a loyal volunteer at Keller Hospital. Frances was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and a treasured great-grandmother.Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel T. (Bill) Bergin. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Jim Edwards of Nashville, Tenn., Bettye and Bill Rogerson of Germantown, Tenn., and Sherry and Don Timberlake of Birmingham, Ala.; granddaughters, Amy Timberlake and Elizabeth T. Lewis of Birmingham, Ala.; great-granddaughter, Caroline Bergin Lewis; brothers, Orbie Thompson of Columbus Grove, Ohio, Billy Thompson and Arthur Lee Thompson of Lexington, Ala.; several nieces and nephews.Her funeral service will be held on Monday, Dec. 30, at 10:30 a.m., at Park Terrace Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with committal at Barnett Cemetery. The family will receive friends, Sunday, Dec. 29, from 3 until 5 p.m. at Serenity Chapel in Sheffield.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Park Terrace Cumberland Presbyterian Church or New Beacon Hospice, 2145 Highland Ave., Birmingham, AL 35205.Pallbearers are Roger Griffin, Tommy Griffin, Don Thompson, Jim Thompson, Mickey Thompson, Terry Thompson, Mitchell Wallace and Sandy Wallace.Spry Serenity Chapel Sheffield is directing. Published in Florence Times Daily on December 29, 2002
"James Thompson, Sr., son of Alexander Thompson, was also a soldier in the Revolution. He served for 20 months and 21 days and was also at the Battle of King's Mountain. He was appointed by the Georgia Legislature to the Board of Madison County Academy in November 1812. He was on the first Superior Court Jury list in 1812 of Madison County." (THOMPSON MILL HISTORY by Calvin G. Floyd)
In HISTORICAL SKETCHES, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES AND EARLY SETTLERS IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA, p 72-76, it is noted that: "James Thompson had in his young manhood fought the British and Tories at Cowpens, King's Mountain, and Guilford Court House. He married after the war, Sarah, the daughter of the widow Saye, whose husband had been killed in the Battle of Savannah, Ga, on the 9th of October 1779. James Thompson and his wife, Sarah, raised two sons and several daughters. Two of their daughters became wives of the two Carringtons, the sons of Rev. Timothy Carrington, a Baptist Minister, and perhaps the first pastor of Lystra Church. From these two daughters of James Thompson are numerous Carringtons now residing in Madison County and elsewhere. James Thompson's youngest daughter, then somewhat advanced in life, became the wife of John Bell, of Hall County, GA, a nephew of old Jim Bell.
"Jimmie Thompson was orphaned at age 10. He was bound to Patrick Hagan. Hagan was a very harsh taskmaster and made Jimmie do most of the farm work. Sundays were spent in religious study at the Hagan home. Jimmie ran away from Hagan when he was 13. He crossed the sea into Scotland with a merchant friend. He met a John Alexander who hired Jimmie to plow for him. The Alexanders were Presbyterians and they took Jimmie into their home and reared him. He was sent to his first formal school. John Alexander had one child, a daughter Ruth. Jimmie fell in love with Ruth and they wanted to marry. Her parents did not allow this until Ruth was 18 and Jimmie 21. The John Alexander and James Thompson families emigrated from Scotland to America about the 1730s. They settled about 20 mile west of Philadelphia, PA" from Calvin G. Floyd, THOMPSON MILL HISTORY.
Pennsylvania records show a will of James Thompson dated 3 Feb 1748, leaving property to his sons: Alexander, Samuel, James, Robert and William.