Frantisek "Frank" Matejka

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Obituary (From FindAGrave)

FRANK MATEJKA MILLIGAN PIONEER DIES IN HOSPITAL

Frank Matejka was born May 26, 1871 in Trtic, Czechoslovakia. He came to this country with his parents and family in 1879.

He was married to Johanna Zelenka, and to this union were born three daughters, and four sons.

Mr. Matejka had been in poor health several years, and since last spring steadily weakened. Sixteen days ago, he was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital, where he passed away Monday, October 28, 1957, at the age of 86 years 5 months, and 2 days.

He leaves to mourn his departure his three daughters, Mary, Agnes, and Mrs. William (Ella) Krejdl; and two sons, John and Edward; two granddaughters, Marily Matejka and Mrs. Dean (Betty) McMullin; one brother Emil; and also a host of relatives and friends. His wife, two infant sons, his parents, three sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.

Frank experienced the hard pioneering life with his parents. He and his wife spent their active years farming, retiring to Milligan about 14 years ago. In his years he was a gardener, and also liked to read. He was a kind, loving husband and father; and his friendly qualities will be remembered by his friends and neighbors.

Nebraska Signal Nov. 7, 1957.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Nebraksa, Fillmore County, Madison Twp
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 30 Sheet 4A
40-40
Matejka, Frank Head W M May 1871 29 M 6 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1880 19 Farmer
Matejka, Janie Wf W F May 1877 23 M 6 3/2 Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Matejka, Mary Dtr W F Nov 1895 4 S Neb Bohemia Neb
Matejka, John Son W M Jan 1899 1 S Neb Bohemia Neb

1910 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Pr
Enumerated 26 and 28 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 116 Sheet 5A
81-82
Matejka, Frank Head M W 38 M1 15 Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia 1880 Na English Farmer
Matejka, Johanna Wf F W 33 m1 15 Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia English
Matejka, Mary Dtr F W 13 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia English
Matejka, John Son M W 11 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia English
Matejka, Edward Son M W 8 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
Matejka, Alice Dtr F W 4 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
Matejka, Agness Dtr F W 2 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia

Frantisek married Johanna Zelenka on 19 Feb 1895. Johanna (daughter of Jan "John" Zelenka and Marie Kotas) was born on 26 May 1877 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 14 Jul 1955 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary, from FindAGrave

MARY MATEJKA SERVICES HELD

Mary Matejka was born to Frank and Johanna (Zelenka) Matejka on November 4, 1897, at Burress, and passed away on February 13, 1984, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, at the age of 86 years, three months, and nine days of age. She was one of seven children in the family.

Mary attended Business Collage at York, and then attended L.P.N. Nursing School. She worked as a nurse at the Geneva Hospital when it first opened. Later she went to Gallup, NM, and worked in a hospital. She then returned to Geneva, where she was again employed at the hospital. Much of Mary's time was spent in caring for her parents. She enjoyed sewing an working in her garden.

She was a member of the Milligan Woman's Club, Pythian Sisters Friendship Temple 30, and the Milligan American Legion Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister.

She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Bill (Ella) Kredjl; a sister-in-law, Mrs. John (Anna) Matejka; a niece, Mrs. Dean (Betty) McMullen; and other relatives and friends.

Newspaper obit. (Nebraska Signal?)

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(Research):

Census Listings:

1940 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Tobias, Olive Precinct
Enumerated April 10, 1940
SD 8 ED 76-19 Sheet 1A
1 R 12
Matejka, John Head M W 41 M No 8 Neb R Fillmore Neb Laborer Farmer Ag
Matejka, Ana R Wf F W 35 M No H-4 Neb R Fillmore Neb
Matejka, Betty Marie Dtr F W 11 S Yes y Neb R Fillmore Neb
Matejka, Marylin Ann Dtr F W 4 S Neb
Matejka, Frank Father M W 69 M No O Czech PA Same House
Matejka, Jennie Mother F W 62 M No 6 Neb Same House

Family/Spouse: Ana R. Cecrle. Ana (daughter of Vaclav Cecrle and Barbora Heida Naimon) was born on 13 Nov 1904 in Nebraska; died on 13 Oct 1999 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary, from FindAGrave

PVT. 197 ANTI AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY, AW BN CAC WORLD WAR II


EDWARD MATEJKA FINAL RITES HELD IN MILLIGAN

Edward Matejka, son of Frank and Jennie (Zelenka) Matejka, was born on a farm near Burress, Neb., March 4, 1902. He departed this life at Strang, Neb., April 13, 1959, at the age of 57 years, 1 month, and 9 days.

He was reared and lived most of his life in the vicinity of Milligan, Neb. He worked on his fathers farm and later farmed this same farm for himself. He gave up farming in 1942, and entered the army. He was discharged a short time later, due to ill health, and went back to farming again. Due to his failing health, he was again compelled to quit farming. He was a hard worker, prior to the time of ill health. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion.

He retired in 1949, and went to Arizona for a few years, then moved to Florida, where he resided for several years, the last six months being spent in the Veterans Bay Pines Hospital. He moved back to Nebraska less than two weeks prior to his death.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers. Edward is survived by three sisters, Mary Matejka, Agnes Matejka, Mrs. Ella Krejdl; one brother, John Matejka; two nieces, Miss Marilyn Matejka, and Mrs. Betty McMullen; and a large number of relatives and friends.

Newspaper article. (Nebraska Signal?)

Notes:

Shown as Alice on the 1910 census, but all other references show her as Ella or Mrs. William Krejdl. This appears to be her listing on the SSDI, Ella KREJDL, 21 Apr 1906-Jul 1985 Lincoln, NE. State issued Nebraska. Ancestry.com also has listings for William F. and Ella Krejdl in the Lincoln NE city directories from around 1940 to 1960.

Ella married William F. Krejdl before 1940. William was born on 3 Mar 1903 in Nebraska; died on 6 Jul 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the obituary of her Aunt, Mary Matejka, she is referenced as Mrs. Dean (Betty) McMullen.

Obituary:

Betty M. McMullen age 86 of Fairbury, NE. passed away May 7, 2015 in Fairbury. She was born July 24, 1928 at Tobias, NE. to John & Anna Matejka.

Survivors include an Aunt, Niece, Cousins, Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday May 11, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Fairbury with Pastor Fay Hubbard officiating. Burial at the Fairbury Cemetery-Fairbury, NE. Memorials are to the family's choice

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)