In a family history prepared by granddaughter, Katherine Allen Tirado, she was referred to as Caroline Young Kirksey Maund. It was also shown she was born in 1802, which is contradicted by census data.
On the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015, his parents are listed as Oscar E. Young and Charley Burris.
She married second William M. Speights, and is listed with him on the 1850 Sabine County, Texas census, with her three Carroway children and infant son John H. H. Speights.
Said to be the daughter of Wiley YOUNG and Judy CRANE. She married first, on 2 Jan 1868, William H. TYRE in Lafayette County, MS. The family can be found in Newton County, Mississsippi at the time of the 1860 census.
(Research):Her maiden name is ASSUMED to be Young, based on the following California Death Records for two of her children. Neither her death records, nor those of her other children, could be located.
POWELL ELIZABETH G 06/19/1919 YOUNG DONOVAN F CALIFORNIA LOS
ANGELES(19) 06/26/1986 265-12-0464 67
DONOVAN DAVID K 10/27/1917 YOUNG M CALIFORNIA VENTURA
04/05/1963 45 yr
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 2, 1953
Pages One and Twelve
Harry Young Dies Friday in Cass City
Harry Young, 78, veteran retired businessman in Cass City, died Friday evening in his home after falling in his home several weeks ago.
Mr. Young was well known in Cass City business circles. He was a partner in Young and Maier Meat Market for many years before selling his interest in Feb. 1, 1941.
Before coming to Cass City, Mr. Young worked as a young man in Detroit. He was born Nov. 7, 1874 in Tillsonburg, Ont., and came to Michigan 60 years ago.
Mr. Young was a life member of the Masons.
He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young. He married Miss Merle Gale at Flint, Feb. 19, 1920.
Surviving, besides his widow, are one brother, Eli, of St. Louis, Mo., and a grandniece, Miss Muriel Addison who lives in the Young home.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Douglas Funeral Home, Rev. S. R. Wurtz officiating.
Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)
Note: Muriel Addison was also buried in Elkland Cemetery, with her date of birth shown as 6 Feb 1905 and date of death as 29 June 1997. Her obituary, printed on page 12 of the July 2, 1997 issue of the Cass City Chronicle, notes she was born in Swaffam, England to Alfred and Maude Addison. She never married. She lived half of her life in England and half in Cass City. She was a member of the Anglican Church of Holy Trinity Parish in Blackpool, later joining the Salem U.M.C., where she served as a Sunday School Teacher.
John R. Young emailed, in March 2014, that she was a twin sister of Mary Elizabeth Young McLENDON, the wife of John Oscar McLENDON. Her Texas Death Certificate shows that she was a retired school teacher, and a daughter of John YOUNG and Eula DWIRE. The informant was Donald McLendon, her nephew.
The Sabine County Reporter
December 1, 2004, Page 12
Martha Ann Sepulvado, 69, of Hemphill died at 7:26 a. m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.
She was born March 1, 1935 in Athens, Alabama as a daughter of the late Mary (Henderson) and Houston Young and had lived in Sabine County for the past 44 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ and worked as a social worker for the Department of Human Services.
Survivors: sons, Ray Sepulvado of Hemphill, Gary Sepulvado of San Augustine, Dennis Sepulvado of Milam, and David Sepulvado of Hemphill; daughters, Jo Ann Bragg of Hemphill and Janice Sepulvado of Hudson; step-mother, Lillian Young of Athens; and ten grandchildren.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Hemphill City Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Starr Funeral Home Inc. of Hemphill.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, May 2009)
The last record of Mary Macklemore is a deed dated February 8, 1736/7, in which she conveyed to son ATKINS (then about age 13) a feather bed and furniture, two pewter dishes and three plates, one iron pot, one young horse, nine heads of cattle, one-half of the total stock of "hoggs", and "one survey of land above the Pigeon Roost." To her son YOUNG she gave a negro girl named "Feeby", a feather bed and furniture, one iron pot, three pewter dishes, three plates, eight heads of cattle, the other half of the hog stock, and a "survey of land below William GILLUM" and the next colt or filly to come from her mare. This deed was admitted to record at the February Court, 1738/9 (Bertie Deed Book 4, p. 413). (James L. McLemore, III, p 43).
Solomon Young - b. 2-9-1798 in Ruther County, NC. d. 2-13-1878.
Married Meliny A. (unknown). She died 7-4-1857.
No children
Both Solomon Young and Meliny A. (unknown) Young are buried in the same row in Knob Creek Methodist Church Cemetery as Samuel Young & Elizabeth Kuykendall Young and his brother John Young, Sr. & Mary Seitz Young.
Terry Young - a family reseacher provides this information: In 1829, three heirs of Samuel Young sold his land to Solomon Young, born 1798, was most likely a son of Samuel Young, and Elizabeth Kuykendall Young. Solomon accummulated one of the largest groups of slaves in Cleveland County, NC. He died in 1878 without any children.
Her Texas Death Certificate, which can be seeen online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows she was Agnes Inez Elliott at the time of her death, a housewife, born to Owen W. Youngblood and Belva Arnold.
Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, lists him as a son of James W. Youngblood and Lucretia Thompson. His residence at the time of his death was San Augustine County, Texas.
Find A Grave memorial page notes he died in an auto accident.
Frankie Youngblood, 90, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on May 28, 2024. He was born on December 23, 1933, in Hemphill, Texas, to Harry and Willie Gooch Youngblood.
Frankie proudly served in the United States Air Force as a Jet Engine Mechanic for 28 years before retiring at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas. After retirement, he returned to Sabine County.
He was a graduate of Hemphill High School and held an associate's degree in real estate. Frankie was a member of Yellowpine Missionary Baptist Church.
Frankie is survived by his son, Marty Youngblood and wife, Wilhelmina, of Keller, Texas; daughters, Charlotte Gordon and husband, Cary, of Lago Vista, Texas, and Fredette Youngblood of Hemphill; grandchildren, Christopher Touchton and wife, Sarah, Eric Rosen and wife, Rachel, and Keagon Youngblood; and great-grandchildren, Colt Touchton, Parker Rosen, and Collette Rosen.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Kenelia Osborn Youngblood.
His hobbies included fishing, hunting, playing Bingo and going to the Senior Citizen Center.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. prior to service at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.
Graveside services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Harpers Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. Tracy Lane officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Doug Youngblood, Butch Harper, Glenn Harper, Keagon Youngblood, Eric Rosen and Bryan Shobert.
Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill, Texas, is assisting with the arrangements.
Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com, downloaded from their website
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, June 5, 2024, Page 4
The son of Benjamin and Susanna Collins Youngblood. Henry Youngblood and family moved to Desota Parish, LA in 1837. Eight of their sons fought in the Civil War, two of them giving their lives. (White and Toole, p 81).
There are numerous Youngblood families in the 1850 Newton County, Texas census. There connection to this family, if any, is not currently known.
The Sabine County Reporter
December 3, 1997, Page 10
Ida Gooch
Ida Gooch, 95, of Rt. 4, Hemphill, died at 9:57 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997, at Hemphill Care Center.
She was born March 29, 1902, in Sabinetown as a daughter of the late Jane (Gomer) and Van B. Youngblood and had been a lifelong resident of Sabine County. A homemaker, Mrs. Gooch was a member of the First Baptist Church and its Martha Sunday School Class.
Survivors: five children, Marcelle Moore, Pauline Neal, R. F. Gooch, and J. E. Gooch, all of Hemphill, and Edelle Jackson of Beaumont; 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, R. L. Gooch and a son, C. P. Gooch.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm. Tuesday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Bobby C. Dagnel, Bro. Clarence Howell, and Bro. Bob Arthur officiating. Interment followed at Harper Chapel Cemetery in Sabine County.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2011)
He was a Texas pioneer of which we are proud. He was a Texas Ranger, and participated in both the Mexican War and the Civil War. He was never known to curse, drink or use tobacco. (White and Toole, p 57). Virgie Speights writes he fought in three wars, Civil, Indian and Mexican--and did nto receive a scratch. His relatives were not so fortunate, however. His father was killed in the Civil War; two brothers died in service, one lost an arm and another a leg. (Speights, p. 36). She also indicates he was the oldest of 13 children.
Jane Teel Youngblood of Emerald Bay, formerly of Henderson, entered into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on August 20, 2012, after a brief illness. She was born January 6, 1934 in the Edna Gladney Home in Tarrant County and was lovingly chosen to be the daughter of Frank and Bennie Youngblood in San Augustine. Raised up in faith at First Baptist Church, in both San Augustine and Jasper, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at a young age. After graduation from Jasper ISD, and Baylor University, she taught in Texas public schools in Port Arthur, Spring Branch, Henderson, and Allen. Jane was a caring and devoted teacher who consistently stressed the importance of family involvement with her students, and received an outstanding teacher recognition by Henderson ISD. She enjoyed retirement at Emerald Bay community,often saying her happiest days were there with family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband, Bob; daughter, Mary Catherine Stephenson and husband Dr. Scott Stephenson of Dallas; son, Robert Allen Youngblood II and wife Melissa Youngblood; and brother, Frank Dowling and wife Jackie of Austin. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Benjamin, James, and John Stephenson, and Brandon and Jessica Youngblood. Jane and Bob celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on July 16, 2012.Graveside services were conducted in Bethel Cemetery in Rusk County on Thursday, August 23, 2012 as well as memorial service at Emerald Bay Community Church with Dr. Jay Riley officiating at both services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Emerald Bay Community Church at 160 La Salle Road Bullard, TX 75757, and or the Bethel Cemetery Association at 4467 CR 314 S., Henderson, TX 75654.
Lost a leg in the Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark., but after the war he settled in Hemphill, and became the first Mayor of Hemphill after the town was incorporated in 1860. (White and Toole, p 81).
MRS. MARGARET ANNA YOUNGBLOOD RAGAN DECEMBER 26, 1963
Mrs. Margaret Anna "Maggie" Youngblood Ragan will be 92 years old February 9, 1964, but a fresh complexion, twinkling eyes and amazing energy belie those years. Born in 1872 at the family home just past the bend in the north edge of Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas on the Milam road, she is the daughter of the master James and Margaret Smith Youngblood, members of pioneer families in Sabine County. The Youngblood's came from Mississippi by the way of Louisana.
Mr. Youngblood, oldest of 13 children, fought in 3 wars---Civil, Indian and Mexican--and did not receive a scratch. His relatives were not so fortunate, however. His father was killed in the Civil war (it is believed that he died in 1862); two brothers died in service, one lost an arm and another a leg. Mrs. Youngblood's grandfather, Robert H. "Bob " Smith was a man of means when he came to Texas. In the 1830's, persons desiring to become a citizen of Texas were required to have a sponsor who was already a citizen. Sam Houston, himself sponsored Mr. Smith, who lived on the Yellow pine Hi way where Roy Payne now lives. Bob Smith bought thousands of acres in many surveys in Sabine and other counties.
On January 3, 1897, Margaret Anna was married to John A. Ragen, who was born where Woods Garage now is. He is the son of Dr. Jubal Harper and Martha Ann Broadway Ragan, pioneers from Virginia. Before they were married, they never went anywhere together. During the week, he would send her a note by a Negro boy telling her he would be coming to see her on Sunday afternoon at the home of her parents. Her sister and family did not get to the wedding because the oxen which were to pull the wagon got out of the pasture and could not be found in time.
In 1900 they loaded up all their belongings in a covered wagon and drove a pair of mules to Greer County, Oklahoma to visit her father, sister and brother who had moved up there. It took them three weeks to get there, staying in wagon yards at night, and cooking in a "cook house" when they were in towns. Most of the time, however, they tied up by the side of the road, if you could call it a road, and did Thier cooking on campfires and slept in the wagon. They baked biscuits and cornbread everyday, using a "Dutch Oven" with 3 legs and a scooped out lid to put the coals on. She says it baked real good.
After a week or two of visiting, they set out on the return trip, but stopped for a year at the Halsell Ranch where they both worked. While there they took a train to Wichita Falls to see Ringland Bros. Circus and came home that night after the show. It was the only train ride that Mrs, Ragan ever took.
They finally returned to Hemphill because they did not like the severe weather, sand storms, wind and cold, and because they could not find a house to buy except a "dug out" This was a house built into the side of a hill with a portion of the hill used as walls so as to conserve building material which was quite scarce on the prairie in those days. Back in Hemphill, they bought a log house on 63 acres of land three miles south of town, which they farmed until 1928, when they traded with Bob Crowell and moved to Hemphill. Mr. Ragan died in 1958, and since then Mrs. Ragan has made her home with her only child, Miss. Willie Ragan of Houston. They spend time as possible at their home here.
Mrs Ragan recalls an incident of their Oklahoma trip. While they were spending time in a Fort Worth Wagon Yard, with a rain coat hung over the front of the wagon sheet. She had laid out a pair of trousers on the spring seat for Mr. Ragan to put on in the morning, and during the night she saw them rise up and go back down. The next morning they were gone, but when Mr. Ragan went to feed his mules, there the pants hung. Since there was no money in the pocket, the robber evidently didn't care to keep them.
James Youngblood is listed along with a brother and sister as living in Greer County Oklahoma and were the purpose of the above trip in 1900. However James Youngblood is listed on the 1910 Census of Sabine Co. TX. Therefore sometime between 1900 and 1910 he had returned to Hemphill.
C. Royall Oct 18, 1969.
Source: ARFAULKN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ARFAULKN] Wagon Trip to OK. Nancy&Charles Royall [cnroyall@wcc.net]
He lost an arm at the Battle of Antietam. They moved to Hemphill after the war, and served Sabine County as Clerk or County Judge until his death. (White and Toole, p 81).
Michael Youngblood was the son of Henry Youngblood and his wife, Sarah Miller (Harvey) Youngblood. Michael was born in Marion County, Mississippi on 26 March 1823. The family later moved to Caddo Parish, Louisiana. In DeSoto Parish, Louisiana on 16 October 1851 he married Anna Maria Bonneau daughter of Col. William Henry Bonneau and his wife, Anna Maria Swinton. Their children were Mary Adeline (Youngblood) Whitehead and Vanderhorst Bonneau Youngblood. After the death of Anna Maria Bonneau, Michael married her sister, Sarah Adeline Bonneau on 22 April 1878. Michael died 26 April 1898 in Hemphill, TX.
Michael enlisted in the Confederate Army on 1 April 1862 at Milam, Texas. He served as a private in Company I of the 1st. Texas Infantry known as Hood's Brigade. On 17 September 1862 during the battle at Sharpsburg, Maryland he suffered wounds to the left hand and arm which resulted in the amputation of his left arm near the shoulder. He was never physically able to return to duty, and he was finally retired on 1 December 1864 at Shreveport, Louisiana.
Michael held public office in Sabine County many years. He served as County Clerk as well as District Clerk.
1880 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1, Sub Distr 84
Enumerated 28 Jun 1880
Page 14B SD 1 ED 84
123-130
Youngblood, M. W M 57 County Clerk Miss Ga Ga
Youngblood, Sarah A W F 44 Wf Ala SC SC
His Texas Death Certificate, which can be seeen online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that he was born in Hemphill, Texas to O. W. Youngblood and Matilda Norwood. At the time of his death, he lived in the Proctor St. Rest Home in Port Arthur. He was widowed, and shown as the owner of Youngbloods Tire and Storage.
Ruby Low Smith, 84, of Hemphill died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at Hemphill Care Center in Hemphill. Mrs. Smith was born Feb. 7, 1918, in the Sabinetown community as a daughter of the late Willie (Gooch) and Harry YOUNGBLOOD. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Sabine County. Survivors; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Dean SCHOBER of Dallas; a granddaughter, Dena SCHOBER of Dallas; a grandson Brian SCHOBER of Dallas, a brother, Frankie YOUNGBLOOD of Hemphill; three nieces and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Howard LOW in 1974, and Aubrey SMITH in 2001. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. T.A. Lane and Bro. J.R. "Bob" Gwin officiating. Interment followed at Harper's Chapel Cemetery in Sabine County.
Know all men by these presents, That I Sarah Youngblood of the aforesaid State and County in consideration of the love and affection I have for my daughter Sarah J. Speights wife of Joshua H Speights of the same place have given granted bargained sold and released and by these presents do give grant and bargain sell and release unto her my said Daughter Sarah J. Speights all that certain lot or parcel of land lying in the State and County aforesaid in the Town of Hemphill and known and designated on the plot or map of said Town as lot number one (1) in Block number thirty five (35) comprising the entire North half of said Block number thirty five. Together with all and singular the rights members hereditaments and appurtenances to the same belonging or in anywise incident or appertaining, to have and to hold all and singular the said premises unto the said Sarah J. Speights her heirs and assigns forever. And I do hereby bind myself my heirs & executors and administrators! to warrant and forever defend all and singular the premises aforesaid unto the Sarah J Speights her heirs and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. Witness my hand and scrawl for seal this the 28th day of August A. D. 1872
Signed and sealed and delivered in presence of Sarah Youngblood (Seal)
V. B. Youngblood, 71, of Route 4, Hemphill, died at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 1996, at Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches.
Born July 21, 1924, as a son of the late Harry and Willie (Gooch) Youngblood, he was a lifelong resident of Sabine County. Youngblood a retired truck driver in the oilfield industry, was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors: wife, LaMerle Compton Youngblood of Hemphill; sons, Revelle Youngblood and wife Donna of Pasedena and Wayne Marshall of Tampa, Florida; duaghters, Vickie Beth Nichols of Temple and Alecia Butler and husband Mike of Pasadena; five grandchildren; a brother, Frankie Youngblood of Hemphill; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Aubrey Smith of Hemphill, an aunt, Ida Gooch of Hemphill; 15 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Richard Bass and Bro. Vance R. Purtell officiating. Interment followed at Harper's Chapel Cemetery near Hemphill.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2011)
Name: William Henry Or Harry Youngblood
Death Date: 04 Dec 1961
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: white
Death Age: 77 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 30 May 1884
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: V.B. Youngblood
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Ella Pratt
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Retired Farmer
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Harpers Chapel
Burial Place: Sabine Co., Texas
Burial Date: 05 Dec 1961
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2116859
Digital Film Number: 4166720
Image Number: 2583
Reference Number: 73690
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine, JP 1, ED 168
Enumerated 10 and 11 February 1920 by Wm. A King
SD 326 ED 168 Sheet 32B
#638-660
Youngblood, William H Head M W 29 M Tx La Tx Farmer
Youngblood, Willie V Wife F W 27 M Tx Tx Tx
Youngblood, Rubie L Dtr F W 1 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Neighbors included Edward Youngblood, Larkin Morris, Gilbert Hogan, J. Harper and Van Youngblood.
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine, Precinct 1, ED 3
Enumerated April 8, 1930 by Elbert G. Hart
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 17B
Youngblood, William H Hd M W 45 M @ 26 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Youngblood, Willie V Wife F W 38 M @ 18 Tx Tx Tx
Youngblood, Ruby L Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Neighbors included Tom Lowe, O. Dupree, Joe Harper
His occupation, according to the 1930 census, was butcher. Kay Rybak shows him as a son of Michael JEDNIK and Mary BARTUNEK. Kay also supplied his obituary, as follows:
ZEDNIK-Fred M. Zednik, age 68, beloved husband of Mildred (nee Irausek) dear father of Mary Jane WILEY, grandfather of Michael, Karen and Pam, late residence, 164 Edgination Lane, Wheeling, W. Va. (Past Pres. and present secretary at Kiwants in Wheeling) (Branch) manager of Sherwin-Williams for over 35 years). Funeral Saturday 11 am at St. Michael's Church, Wheeling, W. Va. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Friends may call at Altmeyer Funeral Home.
The Sabine County Reporter
March 15, 1995, Page 10
Helen Zager Smith, 75, of Jasper died Friday, March 10, 1995, at a Beaumont Hospital.
She was a native and former resident of Sabine County. Mrs. Smith was also a former resident of Flagstaff, Arizona, and had lived in Jasper several years, where she was a member of Bishop Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and retired from the Mathews-Miller Department Store. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Smith.
Survivors: two sisters, Clarice Key of Pineland and Sue Erzen of Jasper; and a brother, Tony Zager of Buna.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home--Jasper Chapel with Bro. Robert Cheek officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Park Cemetery in Jasper.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2009)
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 3
Enumerated April 15, 1930
ED 202-5 SD 19 Sheet 3B
60-60
Zager, John Hd M W 46 M@26 Austria Austria Austria/German 1
903 Na Operator Saw Mill
Zager, Minnie Wf F W 36 M@16 Tx Austria (sic) Texas
Zager, Henry Son M W 18 S Tx Austria Tx Farm Laborer
Zager, Pearl Dtr F W 17 S Tx Austria Tx
Zager, Toney Son M W 14 S Tx Austria Tx Farm Laborer
Zager, Clarice Dtr F W 12 S Tx Austria Tx
Zager, Helen Dtr F W 10 S Tx Austria Tx
Zager, Vernada Dtr F W 8 X Tx Austria Tx
Zager, Joe Brother M W 41 S Austria Austria Austria/German 1908 Na Log Cutter Saw Mill
Amanda Gehrke Zahn Martin, born January 29, 1922, passed into the presence of Our Lord on January 3, 2021. Loving wife of and predeceased in life by Emile E. Martin III, (Judge, Ret.), and by her son David Edward Martin, she is survived by her daughter Johnette Leontine Martin, and sons Edward Zahn Martin (Cynthia), Jay Emile Martin, Robert Dale Martin (Mary), and Gregory Frank Martin. Amanda is also survived by her grandchildren Jean Paul Martin, Jonathan Martin (Sandy), Jeremy Martin, Emily Martin, Elizabeth Martin, and Justen Martin (Brenna).
Amanda was the second daughter of Leontine Josephine Morlas and George Edward Zahn, granddaughter of Amanda Henriette Amalia Gehrke and Bernhardt John Zahn, Sr. and Lucine Roquevert and John Dominic Morlas. She was predeceased by her beloved sisters Johanette Zahn Kleinpeter, Lucine Zahn Johnson, and Bennie Jay Zahn. She and her sisters spent their childhoods with the friendships of many cousins in the uptown area.
A resident of New Orleans prior to her marriage, she attended Robert Mills Lusher Elementary School, Eleanor McMain High School through 1939, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge 1943. She accepted a teaching position in Port Sulphur, Plaquemines Parish, and there met her future husband, Emile, home on leave during WWII from the Navy. They were married June 21, 1945 and celebrated their 68th anniversary together in 2013.
Amanda was a gift to her family and friends, neighbors, and acquaintances and she gave of herself to others as the truly loving give. She devoted her life to the happiness of her beloved husband and children. Her personal pleasures were traveling, entertaining, reading, playing bridge with friends, and spending holidays with her sisters and their families. As a grandmother, she devoted an abundance of time, attention, and love to her grandchildren.
We are deeply grateful for the care and attention given to Amanda by Marie Williams, whose loving companionship made Amanda's last years comfortable and fulfilled. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 8968 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (394-0314) on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 12:00 pm, with visitation at the church to commence at 10:30 am. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery.
As she deeply cherished her son with special needs, Amanda was untiring in her love and support of David's school. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St. Michael's Special School, 1522 Chippewa St, New Orleans, LA 70130. To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
Bennie Jay Zahn born July 20, 1927 left us on the morning of February 11 of 2016. She was the fourth daughter of Leontine Morlas and Edward G. Zahn, named for her uncle Bernhardt (Benny) Zahn, Jr., and granddaughter of Amanda Gehrke and Bernhardt J. Zahn, Sr. and Lucine Roquevert and John Dominic Morlas. She is survived by her sister Amanda Zahn Martin (the late Emile Edgar III) and her brother-in-law James "Red" Johnson. She was predeceased by sisters Lucine Zahn Johnson and Johanette "Nettie" (Zahn) and Leon R. Kleinpeter, Jr. She is also survived by 16 nieces and nephews, Constance K. Meyers (Frank), Lillian Lucine Kleinpeter, Eugenia K. Silva (Glenn), Cynthia K. Lysinger (Mark), Leon R. Kleinpeter, III (Donna), Terry Marie K. Shaffer (Jack), Edward Z. Martin (Cynthia), Johnette Leontine Martin, Jay Emile Martin, Robert D. Martin (Mary), Gregory F. Martin, David E. Martin, Pamela J. Klagholz (John), Bruce D. Johnson, Ted W. Johnson, Elizabeth J. Huycke (Arthur), 22 great nieces and nephews, 11 great great nieces and nephews, and many loving cousins.
A lifelong resident of New Orleans, she attended Robert Mills Lusher Elementary School, Eleanor McMain High School, Louisiana State University and St. Mary's Dominican College, graduating with a BA in 1949. She was Department Manager in the Maintenance Division of Orleans Parish School Board and retired in 1984 with 34 years of service. Bennie's interests included travel, reading, craft projects and sewing, and, dearest to her, researching and writing of ancestral roots and family history. She left us instilled with precious memories of family togetherness and traditions, and with the Grace of God will share eternal life with her beloved family and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at Lake Lawn Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Wed. February 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation from 12:00 p.m. with interment to follow in Metairie Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael's Special School, 1522 Chippewa St., New Orleans, La. 70130.
Lucine Morlas Zahn Johnson was born in New Orleans on February 19, 1925. She left us on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 3:13 PM at Touro Infirmary after a lengthy illness. She was one of four daughters born to her parents, Leontine Morlas and Edward George Zahn.
She attended Lusher Elementary School, graduated from Eleanor McMain High School and Louisiana State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education. She taught in Westlake, Louisiana, Holy Name of Jesus School, and Orleans Parish Public Schools. She was an active member of First Trinity Evangelical United Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James Edward Johnson; her children, Pamela Jean Klagholz (John Anthony), Bruce and Ted Johnson, and Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Huycke (Arthur Edward); three grandchildren, Katherine Elizabeth Klagholz, John Rudolph Klagholz and Anna Lucine Huycke; two sisters, Amanda Gehrke Zahn Martin (Emile E.) and Bennie Jay Zahn. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by one sister, Johanette Amanda "Nettie" Zahn Kleinpeter (Leon Richard).
Lucine will be remembered for her devotion to her family and generous and charitable acts to others in need. She had a special interest in birds and all animals.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation and Funeral Service at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with a service in the chapel at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery.
Obituary was written by her sister, Bennie Zahn. Copied from the Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home and Cemeteries website.
Brent Alan Zakovec, age 41, of Morse Bluff passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha surrounded by his family.
Brent was born on June 23, 1981 in Fremont, Nebraska to Francis and Holly 'Dahl' Zakovec. He was raised in Morse Bluff and Dodge. Brent graduated from North Bend Central High School in 2000. As a teenager and into his 20's he worked for Bluff Gravel Company until he began his true passion of farming full time. He was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Morse Bluff. Brent had 24 years of Fire Service with Morse Bluff Fire Department and served as Chief for 15 years. In conjunction he also served on Cedar Bluffs Fire Department.
Brent married his high school sweetheart, Brook Ladenburger, on August 20, 2005 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Bend. They built a life together on their farm south of Morse Bluff where they were blessed with 4 beautiful children.
When Brent wasn't dedicating his time to farming or the fire service, he also enjoyed creating almost anything out of steel. From yard ornaments to building useful tools or fixing things on the farm, if it could be fixed or built with a welder, he could do it. Brent was known to be the life of the party or center of attention, putting smiles on everyone's face. He also had a passion for hunting and rodeoing. He created many new friends and hunting partners on his hunting trips, but probably none as special as being able to take his daughter, Ashtynn, on her first successful deer hunt this last year.
Brent was dedicated to his community and would drop everything at a moment's notice to help anyone.
Survivors left to cherish his memory:
Wife- Brook of Morse Bluff
Children- Ashtynn (13), Kinsley (9), Grayden (6), Barrett (5) Zakovec all of Morse Bluff
Mother- Holly (Dave) Henrickson of Dodge
Father- Francis (JoAnn) Zakovec of Morse Bluff
Brother- Ryan (Brienna) Zakovec of Morse Bluff
Step-sister- Kellie (Jeff) Nelson of Fremont
Step-brother- Mike Albert of Gretna
Brother-in-law- Mark (Sheri) Ladenburger of Fremont
Mother-in-law and Father-in-law- Charlene and Gary Ladenburger of North Bend
Niece and Nephew- Haley and Dustin Zakovec of Morse Bluff
And an unbelievable amount of friends
The Funeral Mass will be 10am, Friday, August 5, 2022 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Bend. Burial will follow in Killian Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, 4pm to 7pm at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. Rosary Services will be held at 7pm also at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Morse Bluff Volunteer Fire Department or to the family.
Petr Zakovec instead shows his date of birth as 28 Oct 1840.
According to the ship manifest of the S.S. Bremen, Frank M. Soukup traveled to America with his half-brother John Zakovec, John's wife Josefa, and their two daughters. The North German Lloyd steamship arrived at the Port of New York on May 1, 1869.
Czechs in Nebraska - Saunders County
Morse Bluff and Bohemian Precincts. (Data furnished by Frank Kaplan, Morse Bluff).
1871--The Following Came: John Zakovec, Koryta, Plzen, came to Braidwood in 1870. Died Nov. 2, 1922.
1880 Census Nebraska, Saunders County, Douglas, ED 182 64-64
Jockawitch (sic), John W M 40 Farmer Naturalized Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
" , Josephine W F 36 Wife Keeps House Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
" , Mary W F 16 Dtr Works at home Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
" , Ann W F 12 Dtr Works at Home Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
" , Frank W M 10 Son Works at Home Plsen Bohemia Bohemia
" , Josie W F 8 Dtr Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia
" , Christina W F 1 Dtr Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia
" , Suzy W F 1/12 Dtr Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia
1900 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Morse Bluff, ED 128
Zakovec, John Hd W M July 1842 58 M 38 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1870 Farmer
Zakovec, Josie Wife W F July 1842 58 N 38 1/1 Bohemia Bohemia 1870 Bohemia
Zakovec, John Son W M July 1876 24 S Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer
According to Caroline Mastney, she also married Dale (Robert?) Buchta on 17 Oct 1981, and they were the parents of Adam Richard Buchta, who was born and died on February 12, 1987.
Janice E. Leffers, 63 years, of Schuyler, Nebraska passed away February 5, 2017 at Fremont Health Medical Center. Janice was born February 13, 1953 in Fremont to Richard and Bernice (Tenopir) Zakovec.
Janice was raised in Morse Bluff and graduated North Bend High School in 1971. She then moved North West of Schuyler, NE. Janice attended Platte College in Columbus, NE for 2 years earning her L.P.N. She worked at several nursing homes in Schuyler, Wahoo, Columbus and Birchwood Manor at North Bend. She was later involved in home health care. Janice married Robert Leffers in December of 2000 in Schuyler, NE.
Janice was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Schuyler, Nebraska.
Survivors include her husband, Bob Leffers of Fremont; her mother, Bernice Conkling of North Bend; brother, Francis (JoAnn) Zakovec of Morse Bluff; several nieces and nephews.
Janice was preceded in death by her father; step-father; son, Adam Buchta, and uncle, Wilfred Tenopir.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Pastor Bill Mattfeld will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 4-8 PM at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska.
Not listed at home at the time of the 1880 census.
SSDI: JOHN ZAKOVEC 07 Jul 1876 Mar 1973 68648 (Morse Bluff, Saunders, NE) (none specified) 506-62-9609 Nebraska
However, on the actual Form SS-5, his date of birth is listed as 7-7-75, in Morse Bluff, Nebraska. No occupation was listed, as he was age 88 and presumably long retired.
Listed as Matthew on the death certificate of his daughter, Anna, but as John on the death certificate of his son John. Assumed Matthew is correct, as the information on Anna's certificate was more precise in other areas. Petr Zakovec, a researcher from the Czech Republic, also shows him as Matej/Matthew, and further notes that he was a Blacksmith.
Name B. Thomas Zeagler
Event Date 1935
Event Place Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Gender Male
Race (Original) white
Age (Formatted) 76 years 5 months 25 days
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date 08 Nov 1858
Birthplace Jasper Co, Tx
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Lavisa Martin
Father's Name John Zeagler
Father's Birthplace Jasper Co, Tx
Mother's Name Jane Caik
Mother's Birthplace: San Augustine Co, Tx
Occupation Farmer, Life
Residence Place:
Cemetery (Original):
Burial Place Sabine Co, Tx
Burial Date 1935
Informant's Name (Original) E O Zeagler
GS Film number 2116471
Digital Folder Number 4166557
Image Number 558
Reference ID 25524
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JFPK-MH5 : accessed 21 Aug 2013), B. Thomas Zeagler, 1935.
She married (first) Charles K. HULLETT, and as of 1970 they were living in Vidor.
Obituary
Laverne Hanks, 72 of Warren, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Harbor House in Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 7, 2013 from 11 a.m. until service time at 1:00pm at Village Mills United Methodist Church in Wildwood with burial in Village Mills Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Reverend Randy Carrion.
Laverne was born April 19, 1941 to Robert & Maudie Clark Zeagler in Sabine County, Texas. She was a former resident of Orange and lived in Wildwood/Warren area since 1986. Laverne graduated from Pineland High School where she excelled in Basketball, Softball, Volleyball and sports in general. Making all state both her junior and senior years. Laverne was an avid golfer, hunter and gardener. The only thing that exceeded her love for the outdoors was the love of family.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jerry Hanks of Warren; sons, Charles Kenneth Hulett, Jr. & wife Lisa of Warren, Roger Wayne Hulett & wife Tina of Port Arthur, Terry Paul Hulett & wife Diane of League City, Ricky Hanks of Brookeland, and Bobby Hanks & wife Roxanne of Vidor; daughter, Lisa Lynn Sanders & husband Mike of Vidor; 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the MD Anderson Cancer Center or Shriners Children's Hospital.
Services are under the direction of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Woodville.
(Above copied from the Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home website)
A nearly identical obituary was also published in
The Sabine County Reporter
October 16, 2013, page 15
Said to be a son of Burwell Thomas "Coute" ZEAGLER and Lavisa MARTIN.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDYY-4PX
Name: Robert Lee Zeagler
Death Date: 16 Aug 1967
Death Place: Pineland Precinct 3, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 64 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 13 Nov 1902
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Burle Thomas Zeagler
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Lavisa Martin
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Pipeline Maint.
Place of Residence: Pineland Precinct #3, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Martin Cemetrey
Burial Place: Sabine Co., Texas
Burial Date: 17 Aug 1967
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2138676
Digital Film Number: 4027153
Image Number: 3209
Reference Number: cn 54569
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 2
Enumerated April 18, 1930
ED 202-4 SD 19 Sheet 5A
83-95
Zeagler, Robert L Hd M W 27 M 26 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Zeagler, Maudie L Wf F W 16 M 16 Tx Tx La
84-96
Clark, Allen J Head M W 48 Tx Tx Miss Farmer
Clark, Cora A Wife F W 35 La La La
Clark, Ora Dtr F W 14 Tx Tx La
Clark, Evelyn M Dtr F W 12 Tx Tx La
In her annotated transcription of the Martin Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary shows that she was the wife of William Horace Hinkle. He does not appear to be buried at this same cemetery, however.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J6WN-Q22
Name: Voila Hinkle
Death Date: 20 Nov 1937
Death Place: Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 28 years 2 months 25 days
Estimated Birth Date: 1909
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: W.H. Hinkle
Father's Name: Burl Thomas Ziagler
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Vici Martin
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2117398
Digital Film Number: 4168343
Image Number: 2763
Reference Number: 57116
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976
Billie Sue Chambers, 92, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her residence in Hemphill, Texas.
Billie was born on July 16, 1929 to Bill Ziegler and Letha Harvey in Bronson, Texas. She worked as a loan officer for many years in commercial banking. She loved researching ancestry and working on the cemetery community for Little Flock Cemetery. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hemphill and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Chance of Hemphill; grandchildren, Tracy Ryan of Vernon, Texas, Denise Quintanilla of Dallas, Donald Browning Jr. of Dallas, and Chasity Browning of Hemphill; twelve great grandchildren; twenty-seven great great grandchildren and one great great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Letha Ziegler; her husband, Frank Chamber; and one great great grandchild, Jayson Ryan.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Leo Wright officiating.
Burial will follow services in Little Flock Cemetery in San Augustine County under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Don Eddins, David Eddins, Destyne Browning, Donald J. Browning, Jeremy Ryan, Ethan Ryan, Josh Ryan and Craig Whiteside serving as pallbearers.
Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.
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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, October 13, 2021, page 8
Elsie G. Janda of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Fairmont, passed away at Phoenix Saturday September 1, 1979.
Survivors include her sons, Dale of Lincoln and David of Moriarity, N.M.; daughters, Mrs. Carl (Viola) LACKEY of Phoenix, Mrs. Pearl LINDE of Kennewick, Wash., and Mrs. Elaine BATES of Aurora, Col.; a sister, Mrs. Inez OAKES of Washington state. There are also 19 grandchildren and eight great-granchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, September 8, at Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Memorials have been suggested to Cedars Home for Children of Lincoln.
The son of Jan Zelenka and Anna Tmatova. He immigrated to Fillmore County, Nebraska in 1870, and was naturalized on 19 May 1875. He had a sister, Anna Zelenka, who was married on the same day as Jan and Marie, in a double wedding. His sister Anna Zelenka married Joseph Jesh.
Mrs. Johanna Matejka, daughter of John and Marie (Kotas) Zelenka, was born Mary 26, 1877, on a farm north of Milligan. She passed away at her home in Milligan Thursday, July 14, 1955, at the age of 78 years, 1 month, and 18 days.
She was united in marriage to Frank Matejka February 19, 1895, and to this union were born seven children, four sons, and three daughters.
They lived on a farm south of Burress for five years, then moved to Bluff City, Kas., for one year. They then moved to a farm town and one-half miles south of Milligan. In the spring of 1906, they moved to a farm northeast of Tobias, and from there in 1911, they moved to a farm three miles south of Milligan, where they farmed until 1932. That year they retired and moved to Tobias. In 1942, they moved back to the farm, but in 1945, they moved to Milligan.
She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, Frank Matejka; three daughters, Mary, at home; Agnes, Ella (Mrs. William Krejdl); two sons, John and Edward, who was unable to be present, one sister Mary (Mrs. Anton Sladek); three brothers Albert, Frank, and John Zelenka; and two grandchildren, Marilyn Matejka and Betty Matejka (Mrs. Dean McMullen).
Her parents and three sisters Josephine, Ludmia, and Justina; and one brother, Emil, and two sons preceded her in death.
1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
ED 30-21 SD 11 Sheet 5A Stamped 122
107-107
Zelenka, John Head m W 39 M 25 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Zelenka, Emma Wf F W 36 M 22 Neb Czech Czech
Zelenka, Fred Son M W 9 S Neb Czech Czech
(Research):John E. Zelenka, age 79, of Milligan, Neb. died Wednesday, September 15, 2010, in Geneva. Born to John and Emma (Sladek) Zelenka on March 10, 1931 at Milligan.
Survivors: Wife, Betty Zelenka, Milligan; Son, John Zelenka, Milligan; Sisters, Geri McKeown, Raymond, Neb., Joanne Beck, Montevideo, Minn., Patty Vavra, Beaver Crossing, Neb., Sondra Johnson, Wilber, Neb.; ten Grandchildren; seven Great Grandchildren.
Services 10 a.m., Friday (9/17/10), Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Rev. Karla Sheffy officiating. Graveside services Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation from 1-8 p.m., Thursday, at the Funeral Home. Memorials in care of the family in lieu of flowers.
Obituary
Mildred Rose Bures
February 6, 1918-March 9, 2012
Mildred Rose Bures widow of John A. Bures and the daughter of Frank and Anna (Krejdl) Zelenka was born February 6, 1918, on a farm three miles northwest of Milligan, Nebraska. She attended county school at District #33 graduating from the eight grade. Also attended high school at Friend and Milligan, Nebraska. On September 22, 1936 she was united in marriage to John A. Bures and they farmed northwest of Burress, Nebraska for three years. Then they moved to a farm south of Grafton, Nebraska where they farmed for 38 years. Mildred's hobbies were reading, raising a garden, taking care of her flowers, and raising chickens. She loved to visiting with friends and she also loved polka music. In March of 1978 they retired from the farm and moved to Geneva. On September 7, 1978 John passed away. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Visitation beginning Monday at 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Burial in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Memorial to Geneva Senior Center
A Funeral Service for Bernard will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Milligan, Nebraska with Pastor Murry Johnston presiding.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family greeting the public from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Military Graveside Services will be conducted by the Milligan American Legion HSSK Post 240 at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska.
Memorials are to be directed to the Milligan American Legion or the Milligan Fire & Rescue.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic masks will be required.
All requirements by the DHM for COVID-19 protocol will be followed.
A Livestream Video of the Funeral Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. To view the Livestream Video you can go to Farmer & Son Funeral Home's Facebook Page or in your search engine type @friendlyfuneraldirectors and click the link to Farmer & Son Funeral Home's Facebook Page. You do not have to have Facebook to view the Livestream Video.
Bernard Wayne Zeleny was born to Mike Zeleny and Frances Uldrich Zeleny on December 26, 1926 at the farm home 2 miles south of Burress, Nebraska. Bernard left his family's arms for God's on October 28, 2020 at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Nebraska.
As a young boy, Bernard attended Country School District #68 for two years and after his parents moved to the home place, he finished his country schooling at District #25. He later graduated with the Class of 1944 from Exeter Public School. During his youth, he enjoyed hunting with his childhood friend, Don Sluka, also trapping fur bearing animals. He was a loyal member of a beef 4-H Club. Bernard played football in High School and was active in school plays.
During World War II, Bernard was drafted into the US Army at 18 years old and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was a 74 year member of the Milligan American Legion Post #240; serving faithfully in the Color Guard. He was a Charter Member of the Milligan Rural Fireman, later serving as President. He was a member of the Milligan Lodge, Knights of Pythias, serving in all officer positions until attaining Chancellor. Bernard was an active member of the Milligan United Methodist Church for over 60 years.
Bernard was united in marriage to Lorene Tesar 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. He was a farmer and enjoyed farming with John Deere and Oliver tractors. Bernard raised cattle all of his life. He enjoyed fixing things, reading and watching TV, especially local news, weather, and farm markets.
God blessed their marriage with two precious children, Carol Louise and David Wayne.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather with a kind heart and a gentle spirit. Bernard was a man of simple tastes. He loved his family and treasured his friends. His gentle soul and quiet manner earned him the affection and admiration of many. His hard work and thoughtful management enabled his family to survive and thrive.
Bernard was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lorene, his parents, Mike and Frances Zeleny, brother, Bob Zeleny, brother & sister-in-law, Ralph and Arlene Hromadka, parents-in-law, James and Barbara Tesar, and nephew, Jim Zeleny.
He is survived by his children: daughter, Carol and husband, Patrick Darnell of Lincoln; and son, David of Milligan; grandchildren: Heather 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, Boston Donovan Zeleny and Vincent Valentine; sister-in-law, Diane Zeleny; nieces and nephews: Barbara Hromadka; Mike and wife, Amy Zeleny; Jeff Zeleny; Logan, Sam and Max Zeleny; Claire, Katherine, John and Lauren Zeleny; Deb and husband, Todd Cook and family; and Cindy Thieszen; and many cousins and friends.
Josef was the son of Frantisek ZELENY and Marie STELKA. Josef immigrated on 30 Nov 1891 to Fillmore County, Nebraska, and was naturalized on 12 Sept 1922. His parents did not immigrate. Josef had one brother, Frantisek.
Biographical info below copied from his FindAGrave memorial page:
US Army
A 67-year-old rural Fillmore County man was killed Saturday in a tractor rollover near Exeter.
According to the Nebraska State Patrol, Robert D. Zeleny of Fairmont died in the 3:12 p.m. accident, a quarter-mile east of Road 19 on the county Road K.
A large bale of hay fell from a front loader of Zeleny's tractor, causing the tractor to flip and killing the farmer instantly, the Associated Press reported.
Terezie was the daughter of Frank and Anna Tryner Zeman. She was an industrious woman, her always tidy despite the fact the walls and floor were dirt. After she was widowed, Terezie returned to Nebraska to live with her daughter, Anna Buzek, in 1923. She spent most of her days stripping feathers to be used in pillows and feather comforters for her family. (Milligan, p 209 - 210).
Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, February 26, 1976
Cass City Social and Personal Items
Page Two
Funeral services for John C. Zemke, 62, were held Saturday at Armada where he was a former resident. He died in Florida. Mrs. Zemke is the former Madeline Muck of Colwood and is a cousin of Maurice Joos and Mrs. Walter Jezewski.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
This appears to be his listing on the SSDI:
JOHN ZEMKE 12 Sep 1913 Feb 1976 (not specified) (none specified) 517-09-2589 Montana
Otto A. Zemke, civic leader and businessman of Caro was killed instantly shortly after midnight Saturday as he was going home from a long day spent in his store [hit by an automobile]?.
Mr. Zemke came to Eaton County, Michigan in 1891 as an immigrant boy from Germany and there worked on a farm, saving his money to get a better education. He attended Ferris Institute, and at Big Rapids was married to Miss Ann R. Oleson on September 17, 1903. The same year he and his brother, Max Zemke, commenced the mercantile business of Zemke Brothers in Deckerville?.
Surviving are his widow, the former Anna R. Oleson, to whom he was married September 17, 1908, at Big Rapids, a son, Jack Claude Zemke of VanDyke; three granddaughters; three brothers, Richard and Herman Zemke, of Vermontville and Erwien Zemke of Caro; and a sister, Mrs. Frieda Cooper, of Marysville, South Carolina.
Page 6
Colwood
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Zemke of Detroit were called here Sunday by the death of Mr. Zemke's father.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, June 2008)
1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Indianfields Twp
Enumerated 25 April 1910
SD 8 ED 122 Sheet 9B
502 223 226
Zemke, Otto Hd M W 34 m1 6 Germany Germany Germany Merchant Dry Goods
Zemke, Anna Wf F W 31 M1 6 0 Mich Norway Norway
Zemke, Bertha Sister F W 40 S Germany Germany Germany Bookkeeper Dry Goods
1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Indianfields, Caro Village
Enumerated 27 and 28 January 1920
SD 7 ED 190 Sheet 23 B
512 572 622
Zemke, Otto A Hd M W 48 M 1891 na 1898 Germany Germany Germany Retail Merchant Dry Goods
Zemke, Anna R Wf F W 41 M Michigan Norway Norway
Zemke, Bertha Sister F W 50 S 18?? Na Germany Germany Germany Saleswoman Dry Goods
Zemke, Rudolf Nephew M W 20 S 1911 Pa Germany Germany Germany
1930
Michigan, Tuscola County, Indianfields Twp, Caro Village
Enumerated 8 April 1930
ED 22 SD 11 Sheet 8A Stamped 8
207 191 196
Zemke Otto Hd M W 54 M 27 Germany Pomerania Germany Pomerania Germany Pomerania Manger General Store
Zemke, Anna R Wf F W 52 M 25 Mich Norway Norway
Zemke, Claud Son M W 16 S Mich Germany Pomerania Mich
Alan Joseph Zenisek reunited with his wife Patricia Ann Hraban June 24, 2014.
Alan will be greatly missed by his daughter Ann Marie Zenisek of Aurora, Colorado, son Joseph Vencil Zenisek of Boulder, Cororado, grandchildren, Emilye and Ryan Zenisek, brother David Zenisek and wife Colleen of Eagle, Nebraska, mother-in-law Dorothy Hraban of Seward, Nebraska, and brother-in-law Ken and Sue Hraban of Lincoln.
Alan and Pat owned a family electronics business for 40 plus years in Boulder, Colorado which they retired from in 2010.
Alan loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, working at his shop, restoring antique radios and playing cards with his grandchildren. Alan will be missed by all.
Memorial services will be conducted from the Farmer & Son Funeral Home ? Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014. Interment will be in the Seward Cemetery next to his wife Pat at 3:00 p.m. following a lunch at the Milligan Legion.
David Vencil Zenisek, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Eagle on Monday, December 17, 2018, the son of Vencil and Emilye (Elznic) Zenisek of Milligan (deceased).
Survived by his wife Colleen Zenisek, daughter Tammy (John) Albers of Eagle, and grandchildren Danielle and Brandon Albers of Sturgis, S.D.
Memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm Dec. 22 at Eagle Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1009 G Street, Eagle. Internment at Eagle Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at the Albers home, 1414 S 202nd St., Eagle. Memorials can be sent to the family for a donation to be made in Dave's memory at a later date.
Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, copied from the 20 Dec 2018 Lincoln Journal Star
The daughter of Joseph F. and Emma (RADIL) ZENISEK of Tobias. Her family consisted of Georgia, who married Jess ZADE (Aug 25, 1906-Jun 18, 1984); and Vencil Joseph born 18 February 1912, and died July 25, 1979. (Milligan, p 268). After Albert passed away, Rosie resided in Dorchester and continued to enjoy making quilts for her family, which consisted of 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 5, 1977
Page Six
Wayne Zielke dies in Battle Creek
Wayne J. Zielke, 37, of Battle Creek died Sunday at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. He had been ill since April, 1976.
A graduate of Western Michigan University, he taught for one year in Muskegon. Starting in 1968, he was employed as a speech correction teacher for the Harper Creek School District, Battle Creek.
He married Mary J. Martus of Gagetown in the community June 15, 1988.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters at home, Andrea and Kristi, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Zielke of Battle Creek, and a sister, Joanne R. Zielke, also of Battle Creek.
Services were held Wednesday afternoon at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery there. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home of Battle Creek.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, October 2013)
1850 Census
New York, Erie County, Lancaster
Enumerated 23 Aug 1850
Page 200
1048-1082
Otil Strifler 59 F $2550 Germany
Jacob Strifler 30 M Farmer
Susanna Strifler 27 F
Joseph Stifler 24 M Farmer
Christian Strifler 22 m Farmer
John Strifler 17 Farmer New York (sic)
David Strifler 14
Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, September 10, 1964
Page Two
Zinnecker Family Meets Near Elkton
Seventy-five members of the John Zinnecker family gathered at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. George Southworth, near Elkton, Sunday to honor Mrs. Anna THIEL of Gary, Ind.
Mrs. THIEL is the only living member of the original family and Mrs. Southworths' mother, Mrs. W.D. Stiffler, was a sister of Mrs. THIEL. Mrs. Mrs. Thiel were her three children and their families, Mrs. Betty TRACY and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur THOMPSON of Gary, Inc. and Mr. and Mrs. John THIEL and family of Lafaytette, Ind.
Others from out of state who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard ZINNECKER of Moore, Mont., Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth ZINNECKER and daughter, Dixie of Columbus, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. George STEINER and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ed FRITZ and family, all of Gary.
Mr. and Mrs. Don SOUTHWORTH entertained 25 younger members of the family at a picnic supper at their home. The Southworths served a buffet supper to the reminder of the group with Mrs. Leonard ZINNECKER and Mrs. E. B. GARDINER assisting.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)
Indiana, Lake County, Hobart Twp, Second Ward
Sheet 13A Stamped 190
West Third Street
295-297
Thiel, John W Hd $10,000 M 52 M@32 Canada/English Canada/En
glish Canada/English 1898 Attorney General Practice
Thiel, Anna Wf F 45 M@25 Michigan Germany Germany
Thiel, Caroline E. Dtr F 17 Michigan Canada/English Michigan
Thiel, Florence Dtr F 15 Indiana Canada/English Michigan
Thiel, John W. Son M 12 Indiana Canada/English Michigan
Bertha Zinnecker was in the Cass City High School class of 1906. (Cass City Chronicle, Friday, June 26, 1914, page three)
Cass City Chronicle
December 2, 1921
Vol. 17, No. 29, Page 1
Mrs. Grover Ross Dead
Was Ill Less than a Week with Pneumonia
Mrs. Grover Ross passed away at her home in Royal Oaks Monday, Nov. 28, after less than a week's illness with pneumonia. The remains were brought to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Zinnecker, Tuesday evening, and funeral services were held there Thursday afternoon. Rev. F. L. Pohly, pastor of the Evangelical church officiating. Interment was made in Elkland cemetery.
Bertha Zinnecker was born in Cass City on May 22, 1887. She attended the public school here, graduating from the high school with the class of 1906. On May 18, 1909,she was united in marriage with Grover Ross. They made their home in Kingston for a short time after which they moved to Caro where Mr. Ross was engaged in business for several years. Five years ago, they moved to Royal Oak where they have since resided. Mrs. Ross was a member of the Kedron Chapter, O. E. S., at Caro.
Besides her husband and three children, Marguerite, aged 11, June, 8, and Geraldine, 6, she leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Zinnecker, five sisters, Mrs. W. D. Striffler and Mrs. Lester Bailey of Cass City, Mrs. C. W. Clark of Caro, Mrs. John Thiel of Fary Indiana, and Mrs. Grover Blades of Big Creek, Cal. and two brothers. William Zinnecker of Deford and Geo. Zinnecker of Vernalda, Montana.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2010)
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, June 25, 1943, Page One
Well Known Matron Passed Away Here Saturday Evening
Mrs. Lester Bailey, a resident of this community for 61 years, passed away at Pleasant Home Hospital here Saturday evening, after an illness of six weeks. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Stanley P. Kirn, pastor of the Evangelical Church. Entombment was in Elkland cemetery. Business houses closed during the funeral.
Catherine Zinnecker was born on a farm in Elkland Township, three miles east of Cass City, on Sept. 12, 1881, and in early childhood came with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Zinnecker, to Cass City where she has since resided. On her birthday in 1906, she was united in marriage with Lester Bailey.
Following her graduation from Cass City High School in 1899, she was employed as saleslady in business houses in Cass City, and through this contact, and for the past 17 years as reporter for the Chronicle, Mrs. Bailey became widely acquainted and enjoyed the friendship of a large number of people in this community. Sincerely devoted to her family and friends, her passing is widely mourned.
Mrs. Bailey was a member of the Evangelical Church, secretary of the Tri Sigma Sunday School class, and a member of the Ladies Aid Society and the Woman's Missionary Society. She was also active in Echo Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Bailey is survived by her husband, a local business man; four children, Darwin Bailey of Ypsilanti, Clare Bailey of Midland, Mrs. Richard VanWinkle of Wayne and Mrs. George Ranck of Berkley; eight grandchildren; two brothers, George Zinnecker of Moore, Mont., and Wm. Zinnecker of Deford; and four sisters, Mrs. Wm. Striffler of Cass City, Mrs. Mary Clark of Pontiac, Mrs. Grover Blades of Glendale, California, and Mrs. Anna Thiel of Gary, Indiana.
Relatives and friends from out of town attending the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Bailey, Ypsilanti; Mr. and Mrs. Clare Bailey, Midland; Mr. and Mrs. Richard VanWinkle, Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. George Ranck, Berkley; Mrs. Anna Thiel, Gary, Indiana; Mrs. Mary Clark, Pontiac; Mrs. Geo. Southworth, Elkton; Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Gardiner, Plymouth; Mrs. Ione Sturm, Detroit; Mrs. Carl Van Tine, Caro; Mr. and Mrs. Clark Zinnecker, Deford; Julius Haskell, Mrs. Mallory Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Coulter and granddaughter, all of Lapeer; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nique, Decker; Mr. and Mrs. Naaman Kerr, Kingston.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2009)
1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 2B
South Seegar Street
42-43
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Bailey, Catherine Wf F W 48 M@25 Mich Germany Germany New Reporter Publishing
Bailey, Clare Z Son M W 19 S Mich Mich Mich
Bailey, Catherine E. Dtr F W 15 S Mich Mich Mich
Bailey, Lucile M Dtr F W 13 S Mich Mich Mich
The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 25, September 6, 1965, reported that Dixie Ann Zinnecker of Columbus, Ohio was attending summer school in Hawaii.
Her son, John Andrew Comstock, emailed that she worked as a stewardess for Delta Airlines, which is where she met her husband, Les Comstock, a pilot for Delta.
Volume 14 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 3, 1951, reported that her graduated from Fergus County High School in Moort, Montana. At the time of the publication of Volume 16, in September 1953, he was serving in the armed forces, and stationed at Kessler Field in Mississippi. Volume 17 reported he was a Radio Operator on a cargo plane stationed in Texas. When Volume 18 was published, in September of 1955, he had been transferred to Thule Air Force Base in Greenland. As of the September, 1956 publication date of Volume 19, it was reported he was ready for discharge after a year in Greenland as a Radio Operator. In the 1962 issue, it was reported that they family had moved from Billings, Montana to the family farm in Moore, Montana.
Cass City Chronicle
October 16, 1936
Local Happenings, Page 3
Mrs. W.D. Striffler left Wednesday morning to spend a few days with her daughters, Mrs. Ione STURM and Miss Mary STRIFFLER, in Detroit.
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 13, 1950
Funeral of Mrs. Wm. D. Striffler Held Here Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. William D. Striffler were conducted at the Evangelical United Brethren Church by the pastor, Rev. S.R. Wurtz, on Sunday afternoon. Interment was in Elkland cemetery. Mrs. Striffler had been in poor health for the past two and one-half years and her death occurred at her summer home at Oak Beach, Mich., on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 5. The body was taken to Little's Funeral Home at noon Sunday and lay in state until the funeral hour at 2:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Zinnecker was born in Pirmasens, Germany, Sept. 21, 1869. She came to this country with her parents, the late John and Elizabeth Wagner Zinnecker when she was less than a year old. They made their home in Ionia, Mich., and later moved to Carson City. In 1880, they came to Cass City.
She was united in marriage Dec. 6, 1892, in Cass City with William David Striffler. Following their marriage they made their home in Argyle, Michigan, where Mr. Striffler was engaged in the general mercantile business for about twenty years. In 1909 they purchased a farm in Elkland Township and in 1928 they retired from farming and made their home in Cass City. In 1942 they celebrated their golden anniversary. Mr. Striffler passed away March 5, 1949. Since that time Mrs. Striffler has made her home with her daughters. She was a member of long standing of the Evangelical United Brether Church of Cass City.
To mourn their loss are one son, Rev. Roy J. Striffler of New Baltimore, Michigan; five daughters, Mrs. R.H. Orr of Oak Beach, Mich., Mrs. Ione Sturn of Detroit, Mrs. Geo. Southworth of Elkton, Mrs. Wilma Fry of Cass City, and Mrs. E.B. Gardiner of Plymouth, Mich.; two brothers, Wm. Zinnecker of Cass City and Geo. Zinnecker of Moore, Montana; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Thiel of Gary, Indiana, and Mrs. Grover Blades of Arcadia, California; thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Three sons, three sisters and one brother preceded her in death.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)