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Frank W. Kassik, Jr.

Male 1936 - 2015  (79 years)


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  1. 1.  Frank W. Kassik, Jr. was born on 30 Mar 1936 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska (son of Frank William Kassik, Sr. and Emma Alice Suda); died on 1 May 2015 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Married Margaret KREJCI and have five children: Kathryn, Paul married Jeanie KOTHE, Karen married Dean FILIPI who have Kelly and Matthew, Karla married Todd WYTHERS and Perry married Judy POUTRE. (Milligan, p 328).

    Obituary below

    Frank W. Kassik, Jr., 79, of Milligan, Neb. died Friday, May 1, 2015, in Geneva, Neb. Born March 30, 1936 in Milligan to Frank & Emma (Suda) Kassik Sr.

    Survivors: Wife, Margaret, Milligan; Sons,Paul & wife Jeanie, Shickley, Neb., Perry & wife Judy, Milligan; Daughters, Kathy & Tom Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb., Karla Kassik, Lincoln, Karen & Dean Filipi, Milligan; Brother, Robert & wife Marjorie, Milligan; Sister-in law, Nori Kassik, Lawton, Okla.; 4 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren.

    Services: 10:30 am Tuesday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan. Rosary: 7 pm Monday at Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Public visitation will begin Monday 1-7 pm at the Chapel in Milligan. Graveside services: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

    (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

    Obituary for Frank W. Kassik Jr.

    Funeral Service for Frank will be 10:30 am Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan, Nebraska with Father Steve Thomlison officiating.

    Rosary will be Monday evening at 7 pm at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel.

    Public Visitation will begin Monday, May 4, from 1 pm until 7 pm.

    Interment will follow at the Bohemian National Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the family for later designation.

    Frank W. Kassik Jr. was born to Frank W. Kassik and Emma A. (Suda) Kassik on March 30, 1936 at Milligan, NE and passed away May 1, 2015 at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, NE at the age of 79. He was one of 4 children.

    Frank attended all 12 years of school at the Milligan Public School and graduated with the class of 1954. He loved playing basketball,and he played in the school band. He went to work at the Kassik Milling Company. In 1957 he married Margaret Krejci at the St. Stephens Catholic Church in Exeter, NE. They made their home in Milligan, To this union 5 children were born, sons, Paul (Jeanie) Kassik, Perry (Judy) Kassik, daughters, Kathy (Tom) Gillmore, Karen (Dean) Filipi and Karla Kassik. 4 Grandchildren Kelly Filipi, Matt (Mindy) Filipi, Hilary Kassik & Tony (Ashley) Kassik. 5 Great Grandchildren Preston & Kinsley Waller, Addison & Gunnar Filipi & Saydee Kassik

    His greatest joy was playing with the Milligan Czech Brass Band for over 50 years.
    One of the things he always made time for was to watch his children's school events especially sporting events and played softball himself for over 20 years.
    Watching his son-in-laws football games with the highlight being the 2015 basketball tournament. He loved to garden and raise tomatoes which he always enjoyed giving to those in need or those who would just take them. He was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan.

    Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Emma A. (Suda) Kassik, brother Don Kassik, & sister Eleanor (Kassik) Matthies.

    He is survived by wife of 57 years Margaret (Krejci) Kassik, children Kathy (Tom) Gillmore, Paul (Jeanie) Kassik, Karen (Dean) Filipi, Karla Kassik & Perry (Judy) Kassik. brother Bob (Margie) Kassik. sister-in-law Nori Kassik, 4 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews


    (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Frank William Kassik, Sr. was born on 21 Nov 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska (son of Frank Kassik and Agnes Vohnout); died on 23 Dec 1955 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Frank married Emma Alice Suda. Emma (daughter of Joseph Suda and Francis "Fannie" Fujan) was born on 11 Dec 1907 in Nebraska; died on 26 Dec 1998 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Emma Alice Suda was born on 11 Dec 1907 in Nebraska (daughter of Joseph Suda and Francis "Fannie" Fujan); died on 26 Dec 1998 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    SSN 506-48-4824

    Kassik -- Emma A., 91, Milligan, widow of Frank W. Sr., died Saturday (12/26/ 98) in Geneva. Survivors: sons, daughtersin-law, Donald F. and Norry, Lawton, Okla., Frank W. Jr. and Margaret, Robert R. and Marjorie, all of Milligan; daughter, Eleanor E. Matthies, Milligan; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; step great-greatgrandson.

    Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan.

    (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star Archives)

    Children:
    1. Eleanor Emma Kassik was born on 22 May 1925 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 28 Nov 2011 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. Donald Frank Kassik was born on 25 Mar 1928 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Jan 2013 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; was buried in Fort Sill Post Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma.
    3. 1. Frank W. Kassik, Jr. was born on 30 Mar 1936 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 May 2015 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. Robert Ray "Bob" Kassik was born on 2 Oct 1941 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Oct 2019 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Frank Kassik was born on 21 Jan 1871 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska (son of Josef Kasik and Veronika Franek); died on 17 Sep 1954 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Frank married Agnes Vohnout on 31 Oct 1892 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Agnes (daughter of George (Jiri) Vohnout and Barbara ???) was born on 21 Jan 1872 in Bohemia; died on 13 Aug 1912 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Agnes Vohnout was born on 21 Jan 1872 in Bohemia (daughter of George (Jiri) Vohnout and Barbara ???); died on 13 Aug 1912 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    Children:
    1. James F. Kassik was born on 27 May 1893 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 28 Oct 1966 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. Rose Kassik was born on 21 Dec 1894 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Apr 1987 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 2. Frank William Kassik, Sr. was born on 21 Nov 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Dec 1955 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. Henry "Hiney" Kassik was born on 18 Dec 1906 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 4 Dec 1980 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  3. 6.  Joseph Suda was born on 28 Jan 1873 in Nebraska; died on 11 Nov 1949 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Joseph married Francis "Fannie" Fujan on 11 Oct 1898. Francis (daughter of Frantisek Fujan and Marie Koziskova) was born on 29 Sep 1870 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 25 Aug 1950; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Francis "Fannie" Fujan was born on 29 Sep 1870 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia (daughter of Frantisek Fujan and Marie Koziskova); died on 25 Aug 1950; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    Children:
    1. Helen Suda was born on 14 Feb 1904 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 3. Emma Alice Suda was born on 11 Dec 1907 in Nebraska; died on 26 Dec 1998 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. Rose Suda was born on 5 Feb 1913 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Josef Kasik was born on 20 Jan 1827 in Zhor Dralovice, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 11 Jun 1906 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Came to the United States in 1867*, originally settling in Chicago. They later homesteaded in Fillmore County, Nebraska. His homestead was the W 1/2 SE 1/4 of Section 10, Glengary Township on 17 October 1870, for which he received the patent on 16 May 1878. Josef use to work in Nebraska City and would walk there and back, often carrying home a 50-pound sack of flour. (Milligan, p. 324).

    *May have come later than this, as daughter, Mary, born in 1868 was shown on census records as having been born in Bohemia.

    (Research):Census Information:

    1880 Census
    Joseph KASSIK Self M M W 54 BOHEMEN Occ:Farmer Fa: BOHEME
    N Mo: BOHEMEN
    Mary KASSIK Wife F M W 48 BOHEMEN Occ:Housekeeper Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN Joseph KASSIK Son M S W 18 BOHEMEN Occ:Farmer Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN
    James KASSIK Son M S W 15 BOHEMEN Occ:Farmer Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN
    Mary KASSIK Dau F S W 13 BOHEMEN Occ:At School Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN
    Frank KASSIK Son M S W 9 NE Occ:At School Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN
    Anne KASSIK Dau F S W 6 NE Occ:At School Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN
    Amel KASSIK Son M S W 4 NE Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN
    Albert KASSIK Son M S W 1 NE Fa: BOHEMEN Mo: BOHEMEN

    Josef married Veronika Franek about 1859 in Bohemia. Veronika was born on 20 Nov 1833 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 7 Mar 1918 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Veronika Franek was born on 20 Nov 1833 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 7 Mar 1918 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Joseph and Veronica gave each of their five boys a 160-acre farm with a three room house, barn and granary. (Milligan, p 325).

    Children:
    1. Joseph Kassik was born on 13 Jan 1864 in Bohemia; died on 17 Jan 1908 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. Vaclav "Jim" Kasik was born on 20 Sep 1866 in Bohemia; died on 20 Mar 1932 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. Mary Kassik was born in Jun 1868 in Bohemia; died on 19 Mar 1947 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. 4. Frank Kassik was born on 21 Jan 1871 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Sep 1954 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    5. Anna Kassik was born about 1876 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 8 Mar 1958 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    6. Emil Kassik was born on 15 Apr 1877 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Aug 1960 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    7. Albert Joseph Kassik, Sr. was born on 10 Mar 1879 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Sep 1963 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  3. 10.  George (Jiri) Vohnout was born on 23 Apr 1824 in Oustraci, Bohemia; died on 11 Nov 1909 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    George married Barbara ???. Barbara was born between 1830 and 1850; died in Jul 1920 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Barbara ??? was born between 1830 and 1850; died in Jul 1920 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    Children:
    1. 5. Agnes Vohnout was born on 21 Jan 1872 in Bohemia; died on 13 Aug 1912 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  5. 14.  Frantisek Fujan was born on 23 Jan 1832 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 26 Aug 1918 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Frantisek Fujan was the son of Matej and Veronika (Levova) Fujan. He immigrated to the United States in the late 1860's (sic) to join his brother Vaclav in Prague, Nebraska. He and his wife Marie moved to Milligan in 1893, where they farmed. (Milligan, p 275).

    (Research):Census Listings:

    1880 Census
    US Federal 1880 Census

    Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace O
    ccupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
    Frank FUYAN Self M Male W 48 BOHEMIA Farmer BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
    Mary FUYAN Wife M Female W 43 BOHEMIA Keeps House BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
    Joseph FUYAN Son S Male W 25 BOHEMIA Farms At Home BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
    Vencel FUYAN Son S Male W 19 BOHEMIA At Home BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
    Anna FUYAN Dau S Female W 17 BOHEMIA At Home BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
    Frank FUYAN Son S Male W 12 BOHEMIA BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
    Francis FUYAN Dau S Female W 9 BOHEMIA BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
    Anton FUYAN Son S Male W 7 BOHEMIA BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
    Josey FUYAN Dau S Female W 5 BOHEMIA BOHEMIA BOHEMIA

    Source Information:
    Census Place Elk, Saunders, Nebraska
    Family History Library Film 1254755
    NA Film Number T9-0755
    Page Number 304C

    Frantisek married Marie Koziskova on 23 Nov 1852 in Bohemia. Marie was born about 1836 in Bohemia; died on 1 Nov 1914 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Marie Koziskova was born about 1836 in Bohemia; died on 1 Nov 1914 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Daughter of Antonin Koziska/Kozisek.

    Children:
    1. Joseph Fujan was born about 1855 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; and died.
    2. Vaclav Fujan was born on 31 Oct 1860 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died before 1920 in Nebraska.
    3. Mary Fujan was born before 1862 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 12 May 1929 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Beadle County, South Dakota.
    4. Anna Fujan was born about 1863 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; and died.
    5. Frank Fujan, Jr. was born about 1868 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 7 Nov 1921 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    6. 7. Francis "Fannie" Fujan was born on 29 Sep 1870 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 25 Aug 1950; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    7. Anton Fujan was born on 2 Apr 1872 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 13 Oct 1951 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    8. Josephine Fujan was born on 2 Feb 1875 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 3 Apr 1963 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    9. Louis Fujan was born about 1882 in Nebraska; and died.