Veronika Urban

Family/Spouse: Frank Sopr. Frank was born before 1828; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Vaclav Koca on 20 Feb 1860 in Bohemia. Vaclav was born on 9 Aug 1840 in Ondrejov, Kralovice, Bohemia; died on 8 Feb 1923 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Terezie married Frank Jansky before 1873 in Sedlec, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia. Frank was born about 1852 in Sedlec, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 19 Apr 1914 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

AKA Katrina or Mary. The daughter of Veronika URBAN and Frank SOPR, she was born in Prague, Bohemia and came to the United States at the age of 18 with her sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Vaclav KOCA. The sailed on the ship "Ohio" from Bremen, and arrived in Baltimore, Maryland on September 27, 1872. They settled first in Braidwood, Illinois, moving to Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska in 1874. (Milligan, p 276).

Katherine married Gottlieb Girmus on 14 Oct 1879 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Gottlieb was born on 18 Nov 1847 in Praha, Bohemia; died on 11 Nov 1917 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joseph farmed land purchased for him by his father in Section 36 of Glengary Township. In return, he gave his parents 1/6 of his crops. (Milligan, p 340).

Josef married Barbora Eret on 13 Feb 1888 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Barbora was born about 1869 in Bohemia; died on 13 Mar 1889 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josef married Marie Chlup on 9 Jul 1889 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Marie (daughter of Vaclav "James" Chlup and Barbora Bures) was born on 23 Sep 1867 in Ondrejov, Kralovice, Bohemia; died on 2 May 1927 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vaclav, his father, and brother Joseph filed their first naturalization papers in Geneva, Nebraska on February 27, 1882. They were naturalized on November 28, 1892, with Joseph MOTIS and Vaclav TYNER as witnesses. (Milligan, p 343).

Vaclav married Marie Bernasek on 9 Jul 1889 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Marie (daughter of Josef Frantisek Bernasek and Josefa Urbankova) was born on 25 Mar 1868 in Bohy, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? Kraj, Bohemia; died on 1 Dec 1960 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frank never married. He was a devoted Catholic and was very active in the ZCBJ Lodge, Svatopluk Cech, and was elected secretary in 1903. He bought the old Jetter Hall, tearing it down in 1912. He farmed with his father, being deeded 160 acres of land by his father, then a widower, in 1902. It was stipulated that he pay his father $45 each March 1, as well as providing him a room in the dwelling for life.

When Frank made his will, he left $100 to the trustees of the Ceski Bratri Cemetery to care for his grave. The rest of his estate was left equally to his brothers and sisters, Joseph, Vaclav, Albert, Anna HAMOUZ and Antonie HAMOUZ. He journeyed with his brother in law, Anton HAMOUZ to Kansas City and Rochester, Minnesota in an attempt to discover the cause of pain in his jaw. They returned to Omaha, where he was operated on for jaw cancer. He died a few days later.

Vaclav Koca used his inheritance from Frank to erect a metal gate with ironworks at the entrance of Ceski Bratri cemetery that read "In Memory of Frank Koca." The gate was installed on Memorial Day in 1930. Franks's farm was first leased by his nephew, William Koca. His sister, Mrs. Antonie HAMOUZ later purchased it. (Milligan, p 336).

Notes:

When Mary was 15, she died from a wound she received cutting herself while making homemade soap. (Milligan, p 342).

Notes:

After their marriage, Albert and Rose first lived in the Ohiowa area. They wanted to move back to Milligan, so they purchased the NE 1/4 of Section 8, Glengary Township from Bridget O'Boyle on April 2, 1902. Albert borrowed the money from his parents to do so, witht he stipulation that he pay each of his parents $40 annually. He also was to give his mother 200 pounds of flour a year, but she died two months after her signed the deed. They built a new home on the farm in 1904. After Rose died unexpectedly, Albert retired to town, leaving the farming to his sons. He was in poor health and living in a room of the Milligan Hotel when he committed suicide. He was 73 years old. He was buried near his wife (Milligan, p 335).

Albert married Ruzena "Rosie" Simic on 15 Feb 1898 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Ruzena was born on 8 May 1879 in Bohemia; died on 11 Sep 1932 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As a young adult, she worked at the World's Fair in Omaha in 1898. (Milligan, p 283).

Antonie married Anton A. Hamouz on 17 Jan 1905 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anton (son of Frank Hamouz and Barbora Trkal) was born on 26 Sep 1866 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 10 Feb 1948 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna and her twin sister Antonie fell victims to diptheria during the epidemic in the early 1880's. They were saved by the home remedy of dehydrated alum rubbed in their throats by Mrs. Bulin. She had lost several children herself, but was able to save others with this procedure. Anna remembers Indians coming to their home to barter their rugs for bread. She also remembered during the 1888 blizzard that she and her sister skipped school by hiding in the chicken house, something their mother surely had mixed emotions about. Anna loved handiwork, flowers and family all her life. (Milligan, p 285).

Anna married Frank J. Hamouz on 6 Aug 1901 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank (son of Frank Hamouz and Barbora Trkal) was born on 26 Oct 1876 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 13 Mar 1965 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Josephine Fujan on 17 Oct 1899 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Josephine (daughter of Frantisek Fujan and Marie Koziskova) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Peter Vojta. Peter was born before 1875; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anton Fujan. Anton (son of Frantisek Fujan and Marie Koziskova) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"...deceased but nothing known about her." (Milligan, p 315).

Dennis Belohlavy instead has her date of birth as 13 May 1889.

Barbara married Frank Slezak, Jr. on 1 Jan 1906. Frank (son of Frantisek "Frank" Slezak and Barbora "Barbara" Kasak) was born on 8 Dec 1887 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 25 Sep 1955 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary (from FindAGrave)

James J. Girmus was born April 13, 1883 near Milligan, Nebr. He died at the General Hospital in Geneva on Friday morning, March 26, 1943, at the age of 59 years, 11 months, and 19 days.

October 29, 1907, he was married to Anna Matejka. To this union twelve children were born, Joe is in the Army overseas, Emil, Jim, Mrs. Ervin Odvody; Mrs Hubert Koehn, Ed, Frank, Bill, and the rest at home*. five grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Albert Simacek, also survive. His brothers, Frank and Emil, preceded him in death.

He has farmed all his life in Fillmore County, except five years in Wyoming where he took up a homestead.

* also includes John, Rudolph, Raymond, and Adolph.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Madison Township
Enumerated 22 Apr 1930
ED 30-22 SD 11 Sheet 5B
113-113
Girmus Edward Hd M W 21 S Ne Ne Ne Farmer
114-114
Girmus, James Hd M W 47 N 27 Ne Mich Czech Farmer
Girmus, Anna Wf F W 38 M 18 Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Frank Son m W 19 S Ne Ne Ne Laborer Farm
Girmus, William Son M W 17 S Ne Ne Ne Laborer Farm
Girmus, James Son M W 15 S Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Mildred Dtr F W 13 S Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Emil Son M W 11 S Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Joe Son M W 9 S Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Arlin Son M W 7 S Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Helen Dtr F W 5 S Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Rudolph Son M W 3 1/12 S Ne Ne Ne
Girmus, Raymond Son M W 6/12 S Ne Ne Ne

James married Anna "Annie" May Matejka on 29 Oct 1907. Anna (daughter of Vaclav "James" Matejka and Anna Simacek) was born on 11 Oct 1891 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 Jul 1971 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Vojtech "Albert" Simacek. Vojtech (son of Matej "Mike" Simacek, Jr. and Marie Polak) was born in Mar 1882 in Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amelia married Bohumil Podlesak on 21 Nov 1910. Bohumil was born on 10 Feb 1885; died on 30 Aug 1966; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Never married.

SSN 507-46-8846

Agnes married Alois "Louis" Kaderabek on 8 Oct 1927 in York, York County, Nebraska. Alois (son of Joseph Frank Kaderabek and Anna Fujan) was born on 14 Nov 1878 in Bohemia; died on 29 Jan 1961 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Emma Sluka. Emma (daughter of Edward J. Sluka, Sr. and Marie Simacek) was born on 18 Jan 1903 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

J.V. lost the top half of his right thumb when it was kicked off by a horse when he was a teenager. He operated the Koca family steam powered threashing rig, which was one of the first in the area. (Milligan, p 339).

James married Mamye C. Rohla on 1 Feb 1921 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Mamye was born on 11 Dec 1900 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 18 Mar 1973 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 21 Mar 1973 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frank and his brothers ran a threshing outfit in Nebraska.

Frank was drafted early in World War I. He trained in Camp Funston, Kansas. While in training, he was visited by his brothers, Vaclav and Joe, Frank SOUKUP, Frank, Joe and Emil SVEC, Joe BERNASEK and Charles KRUPICKA. He trained with Company M, 355 Infantry. He was briefly home, due the serious illness of his mother, prior to his transfer to Camp Merritt, New Jersey. He was sent overseas on April 3, 1918. At that time he was transferred to the First Company, 4th Infantry Battalion. In April, 1918, he was transferred to Company C, 128 Infantry. He was wounded near Cierges, France, and wrote his parents from the hospital. He was killed in action a few months later in the Soisson Sector of France. He was buried near Verdun. His parents paid to have his body returned home so he could be buried in Nebraska. Services were held for him in 1921 at the Catholic Church in Milligan, with the American Legion conducting services at the gravesite. Pallbearers were Bohumil KOTTAS, Harry PETRASEK, James SMITH, Fred KOLAR, Anton ELZNIC and William BARTU. Honorary pallbearers were Ada STECH, Agnes KOTAS, Agnes NADHERNY, Agnes SMITH, Mayme KOCA and Mayme ROHLA. The firing squad consisted of Ed CHUDLY, Rudolph SPOUSTA, Ed BREJCHA, Frank BERNASEK, James KASSIK, John KOTAS, Ed LAUN and James LUZUM. Joseph KLIMA and Adolph KOTAS conducted the services. Joe BORS, commander of the local post, had charge of the firing squad. (Milligan, p 337).

Notes:

Attended District #83 (Triumph) school, but never attended High School. He owned a steamer, thresh machine and cornsheller with his brother James, and they did custom work for other farmers. (Milligan, p 341).

Louis married Alice Naimon on 8 Aug 1922 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Alice was born on 17 Jul 1901 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 Oct 1956 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary was born on her families farm, and attended Saline County Rural School #83 through the Eighth grade. She is a charter member of the Milligan American Legion Auxiliary HSSK Post #240, with the recognition of Gold Star Sister (Milligan, p 260).

Obituary

Dlouhy -- Mary Frances, 97, Tobias, died Sunday (8/30/98) in Geneva. Born to Vaclav and Marie (Bernasek) Koca (5/17/ 01). Homemaker. Gold Star Member, American Legion Auxiliary HSSK Post 240, 67 years. Survivors: sons, daughters-inlaw, Adolph Jr. and Evelyn, Tobias, John and Helen, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Emilye and Ron Dunn, Lincoln; sister, Anna Kotas, Friend; six grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Tobias Community Church. Tobias City Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Tuesday, Farmer and Son Funeral HomeKotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials to the Tobias Rescue Unit.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star, 31 Aug 1998)

Mary married Adolph Joseph Dlouhy, Jr. on 28 Nov 1922 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. Adolph (son of Adolph Dlouhy and Marie A. Cvach) was born on 2 Jan 1895 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 6 Mar 1974 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Tobias City Cemetery, Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna continued to help her family at home after her marriage to John KOTAS. She helped care for her sister, Emilye, after her mother had surgery. She also helped her sister-in-law Mayme care for her infant son, Jimmy KOCA. (Milligan, p 359).

Obituary

Kotas - Anna Rose, 99, Milligan, widow of John H., died Monday (6/17/02) in Friend. Born, Tobias (4/8/03) to Vaclav and Marie (Bernasek) Koca.

Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Joe and Grace, Milligan; daughter, Rose Marie Hulse, Exeter; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren.

Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan. Father David F. Bourek. Milligan North Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Milligan funeral home.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star)

Note: It assumed she is bured in Cesky Bratri with her late husband, John Kotas.

Anna married John Henry Kotas on 2 Sep 1924 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. John (son of Anton Kotas, Sr. and Antonie Volmut) was born on 8 Jan 1894 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Feb 1983 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married first Frank A. Vnoucek, who died May 12, 1957. She made her home with her mother after Frank died. (Milligan, p 343).

Emilye married Frank Adolph Vnoucek on 3 Jun 1930 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank was born on 17 Aug 1908 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 12 May 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emilye married Earl Bemjamin Koahler on 9 Feb 1961 in Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska. Earl (son of Frank Koahler, Sr. and Minnie Schropfer) was born on 12 Jul 1915 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 6 Nov 1994 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mamie married James F. Kassik on 21 Jan 1922 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. James (son of Frank Kassik and Agnes Vohnout) was born on 27 May 1893 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 28 Oct 1966 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN 505-26-1774

Ella married Frank Stejskal on 18 May 1920 in Nebraska. Frank (son of Frank Stejskal and Anna Stastny) was born in Apr 1882 in Nebraska; died on 30 Sep 1928 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Emma A. Kucera on 30 Sep 1926 in Nebraska. Emma (daughter of John F. Kucera and Cecelia Emma Hamouz) was born on 22 Aug 1905 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Oct 1999 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 14 Oct 1999 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jim attended District #67 country school, helped his parents on the farm, and worked for neighbors. He was on the school board of District #33 for 12 years. (Milligan, p 338).

James married Emma Becwar on 29 Apr 1930 in York, York County, Nebraska. Emma (daughter of Matej "Mike" Becwar, Sr. and Josephine Bech) was born on 27 Apr 1909 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN 505-26-8777

Albert married Hazel Vlasta Krupicka on 28 Nov 1933 in Nebraska. Hazel (daughter of Charles L. Krupicka and Kristina "Tena" Bernasek) was born on 1 Feb 1908 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jan 1996 in Shelby, Polk County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rose married second George ARNOLD. He died August 20, 1979. As of 1988, Rose was living in Geneva. (Milligan, p 335). Upon her death her remains were donated to the Omaha University Hospital.

Rose married Arthur Mile "Archie" Kubicek on 2 Sep 1930 in Nebraska. Arthur (son of Mike Kubicek, Sr. and Jennie C. Hromadka) was born on 26 Jul 1909 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 31 May 1988 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Charles L. Krupicka, II on 2 Sep 1930 in Nebraska. Charles (son of Charles L. Krupicka and Kristina "Tena" Bernasek) was born on 4 Jul 1910 in Nebraska; died on 8 Aug 1991 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 12 Aug 1991 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN 507-12-6710

Frank married Leona P. Saltzman on 4 May 1941. Leona was born on 26 Nov 1922; died on 6 Aug 1999 in Winchester, Douglas County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James was called "Gumbo," a nickname he acquired during this school years. (Milligan, p 286).

James married Sylvia Elanor Rischling on 11 May 1933 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Sylvia (daughter of Henry Rischling and Albina Korbelik) was born on 23 Feb 1913 in Nebraska; died on 22 Apr 1974 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emilye married Robert V. Smrha on 6 Jul 1931 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Robert was born on 8 Jan 1907 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 Oct 1978 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A 1928 graduate of Milligan Public School, he began farming near Milligan. After his marriage, he and Helen moved to a farm west of Milligan, on Section 11, Glengary Township. This farm was purchased by Lew's grandparents, Vaclav and Anna (Sopr) KOCA from the Chicago Burlington and Omaha Railroad. Lew was interested and active in civic and community activities. He was a charter member of the Milligan Volunteer Fire Department, on the Glengary Township Board, a member of the Milligan Board of Education and on the Fillmore County Redistricting Committee. (Milligan, p 288).

Alois married Helen I. Radil on 20 Sep 1938 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Helen (daughter of Albert L. Radil and Agnes Yeck) was born on 15 Jul 1915 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 28 Mar 1998 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edward L. Hamouz 95, Lincoln, died Monday (12/22/08). He was born 9/27/13 in Milligan, Neb. to Antone (sic) & Antonie (Koca) Hamouz. U.S. Army & WWII Veteran. Formerly employed by Fairmont Foods of Crete & U.N.L. Memberships: St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Lincoln; Milligan American Legion Post 240.
Survivors: nephews & spouses, Myron & Fayrene Hamouz & their daughter, Michelle Hamouz, Hickman; William E. & Elaine Hamouz, Denver, Colo.; Charles V. & Julie Smrha; Earl & Emily Hommen; Clark & Katherine Schartz, all of Topeka, Kan.; J. Clark & Darlene Noble, Holdrege; William & Jeanne Howard, River Edge, N.J.; nieces, Patricia Bartels, Tobias; Betty Tilley, Pikeville, N.C.; brother-in-law & sister-in-law; great nieces & great nephews. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Ann; two nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday (12/27/08) with Rosary at 9:30 a.m. on Sat., all at St. Teresa's Catholic Church, 735 S. 36th St., Lincoln. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Friday (12/26/08) at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. Interment: Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to Milligan American Legion Post 240.

(From the Lincoln Journal Star, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Edward married Ann Vlasta Loukota on 20 Jun 1942 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Ann was born on 28 Jan 1913; died on 23 Apr 2004 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joe Novak. Joe was born about 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frank lived and farmed all of his life on his family homestead in Saline County, except for the three years he served in the military during World War II. He was a glider mechanic in the Air Corps, stationed in Egypt, Sicily, North Africa, England and France. He received the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Ribbon, European Theatre Ribbon with nine battle stars, and a distinguished Unit Badge. He was discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Frank served on the Milligan Farmers Co-op board for more than 18 years, and served as secretary-treasurer of this board. (Milligan, p 286).

Frank married Agnes Capek on 21 Nov 1950 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Agnes (daughter of Vaclav "James" Capek and Anna Vejraska) was born on 21 Aug 1911 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Sep 1996 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mamie Simacek. Mamie was born after 1900; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary, copied from his FindAGrave Memorial Page

Thanks to Contributor M. Jensen Seggerman, #47078678, for the following:

Rudolph J. Jansky, son of Josephine and the late Frank J. Jansky, was born near Milligan, Neb., September 9, 1902. He passed away at his home near Milligan Sunday, April 27, 1952, at the age of 49 years, 7 months and 18 days. He attended the rural school and the Milligan high school, after which he made farming his occupation.

February 28, 1929, he was united in marriage to Anna E. Novak and to this union were born two daughters and one son.

He was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather. He always had a cheering war of all and greeted everyone with a smile. He had many friends and will be missed by all.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Anna; son, Robert; daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Marvel Ann) Boxa of Tobias and Elaine Jansky of Lincoln; his mother, Josephine Jansky of Milligan; a brother, William of Tobias; two sisters, Miss Alice Jansky and Mrs. Millard (Leona) Korbelik, both of Milligan; many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. His father and three brothers, Frank, Milo and Leo preceded him in death.

He was a member of Z.C.B.J. lodge Cornhusker No. 283.

Funeral services were held from the Milligan auditorium Tuesday, April 29, at 2 p.m. with Rev. C. Stirn officiating. Mrs. James A. Hamouz and Mrs. E. A. Havel, accompanied by Virgie Lee Havel on the organ, rendered the song service. Mrs. Frank W. Kassik spoke in behalf of Cornhusker lodge No. 283. A very large number of relatives and friends came to pay their last respects and accompanied the funeral cortege to the final resting place in the Bohemian National Cemetery, where he was laid to rest beneath a blanket of beautiful floral tributes.

The Nebraska Signal May 1952.

Family/Spouse: Anna Novak. Anna (daughter of Albert Novak and Antonie Kabes) was born on 9 May 1908 in Nebraska; died on 23 Aug 1976; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Albert Michl. Albert (son of Frank Joseph Michl and Emma Pechota) was born on 16 Feb 1909 in Nebraska; died on 3 Mar 2005; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Emma Fritz. Emma was born after 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Milo married Viola Simkovsky on 30 Nov 1937 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Viola was born on 19 Jul 1914 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Oct 2002 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary

Korbelik -- Leone G. "Lindy," 82, Milligan, died Saturday (12/29/01) in Lincoln. Born, Milligan (7/26/19) to Frank and Josephine (Fujan) Jansky.

Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Delron and Loretta, Fairmont, Randy and Nancy, Lincoln, Rick and Linda, Milligan; daughter-in-law, Elain (sic) Korbelik, Milligan; brother-in-law, sister-in-law, Vance and MaryAnn Korbelik, Colorado Springs, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. The Rev. Brian Kottas. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. Wednesday, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Milligan. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Milligan Rescue Unit.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 1 January 2002 Lincoln Journal Star)

Family/Spouse: Millard Korbelik. Millard (son of James Korbelik and Otella "Tillie" Jirkovsky) was born on 18 Jan 1917 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 May 1984 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 26 May 1984 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Georgia Elznic. Georgia (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Elznic and Marie Bartu) was born about 1905 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 May 1997 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Husband: Vernon Krupicka
Buried: 11 Apr 2003
Wife: Helen Fujan, parents Anton Fujan and Anna Jansky
Born: 5 Jun 1913, Milligan
Died: 28 Oct 1998, Tobias
Buried: 30 Oct 1998, Tobias Cemetery
Brother: Otto
Brother-in-law: Lester
Sister-in-law: Wilma
Married: 23 Sep 1936, Wilber
Daughters: Mrs. Morley (Darlene) Most; Mrs. Carl (Carol) Rafert

(Courtesy Richard Nohavec)

Helena married Vernon O. Krupicka on 23 Sep 1936 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Vernon was born on 5 Apr 1912 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Apr 2003 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Angeline Kucera. Angeline (daughter of John F. Kucera and Cecelia Emma Hamouz) was born on 18 Dec 1908 in Nebraska; died on 14 Oct 1927 in Nebraska; was buried on 16 Oct 1927 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Anne T. Babolik on 3 Jun 1931 in Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota. Anne was born on 29 Jun 1907 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut; died on 10 Oct 2007 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 15 Oct 2007 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ruth Marie Domling. Ruth was born on 13 Dec 1918 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 14 Oct 2009 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 17 Oct 2009 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her mother's obituary refers to her as "Mrs. Ervin (Mildred) Odvody, Milligan"

Family/Spouse: Louise Katherine Brown. Louise was born on 9 Mar 1917 in San Diego County, California; died on 14 Dec 2011 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Parent links identified by M. Jensen Seggerman (James and Mildred Girmus).

Joe Girmus, the son of James and Anna (Matejka) Girmus, was born on a farm southeast of Geneva on July 26, 1921, and passed away in Crete on June 13, 2001, at the age of 79 years, 10 months and 17 days.

He attended Rural School District No. 3 near his home to the eighth grade. He continued to help his family on the farm and joined the U.S. Army, serving from 1924-1945 serving in the Army Signal Corp being stationed in Bermuda.

He was united in marriage to Sylvia A. Michl on February 28, 1950 in Milligan. He farmed all his life and in 1982, he retired and moved to Wilber.

Survivors include his wife, Sylvia of Wilber; daughters, Eileen and husband Arlan Oliva of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Gail and husband David Smisek of Swanton; sisters, Mildred Odvody and Helen Koehn both of Geneva; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Donna Girmus and Adolph and Lynette all of LIncoln; grandchildren Cory and wife, Elly Smisek of Swanton, Brenda Smisek of Beatrice and Elizabeth Smisek of Swanton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna (Matejka) Girmus; brothers, Ed, Frank, Bill, Jim, Emil, John and Rudy Girmus.

Private family graveside services were held on Monday, June 18 at 2 p.m. at the Wibler Czech Cemetery, with Rev. Paul Quackenbush officiating.

The Nebraska Signal July 4th, 2001 page 4.
Contributor: M. Jensen Seggerman (47078678)

Joe married Sylvia Michl on 28 Feb 1950 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Sylvia (daughter of Frank Joseph Michl and Anna Brejcha) was born on 30 Mar 1929 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 30 Oct 2010 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rudolph married Lenoris M. Elznic on 16 Feb 1952. Lenoris (daughter of Anton F. "Fred" Elznic and Mary Paroubek) was born on 12 Jun 1931 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 29 May 1998 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Raymond Girmus, 79, of Lincoln, died October 30, 2009 in Lincoln. He was born 12/5/1929 in Geneva, Neb. to James and Anna (Matejka) Girmus. He was a Freight Car Inspector for Burlington Northern Railroad, retiring after 44 years. He attended Capitol City Christian Church, member of George Washington Lodge # 250 A.F & A.M and volunteered at the Northeast ActivAge Center. He enjoyed gardening and playing cards with friends, playing pool at the senior center, but most especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Family includes: wife, Donna; son and daughter-in-law, David and Laurie Girmus, Omaha; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and David Cleveland, Longview, Texas; grandchildren, Dan, Tim and Neil Girmus, all of Omaha, and Jessica, Eric and Jaelyn Cleveland, all of Longview, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Adolph and Lynette Girmus, Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Bernice Girmus, Crete, Sylvia Girmus, Wilber, and Louise Girmus, Geneva. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ed, Frank, Bill, James, Emil, Joe, John and Rudy; and sisters, Mildred Odvody and Helen Koehn.
Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (11/3/09) at Capitol City Christian Church, 7800 Holdrege St., Lincoln. Pastors Bill Thornton and Rusty Miller, officiating. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday (11/2/09) at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 No. 27th St., Lincoln. Memorials may be given to the church. Condolences or personal reflections may be left online at metcalffuneralservices.com.

From the Lincoln Journal Star, Posted 1 Nov 2009, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Notes:

(Research):Adolph "Al" Girmus, 78, of Lincoln, died Sunday (1/24/10). He was born in Geneva, Neb. to James J. Girmus and Anna May (Matejka) Girmus on January 21, 1932. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1948. Al joined the U.S. Marine Corps December 1, 1949. He trained at San Diego Recruitment Department in California and served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War, with the 1st Marine Division MTACS-2. He was in action against enemy forces in the following battles: Inchon Invasion, Wonson Invasion, The Battle of the Chosin Reservoir between November and December 1950, and also in the withdrawal and defense of North Central Korea from August 1950 through May 1951. He was also a member of the Chosin Few Survivors. He was a long-time truck driver and worked for General Transfer 1954-61, Red Ball Express 1961-71 and CF Motor Frieght 1971-94. He was a Brother of the Retired Teamsters of America and Teamsters Local 554, Omaha. He was avid golfer and golfed as often as possible with his many good friends.
Al is survived by wife, Clarice Lynette Carr-Girmus; son and wife, Randy and Holly Girmus of North Platte; daughter Jodi Lynn (Girmus) Burleyson, Nashville Tenn.; step-children, Ranae Richmond, Lincoln, Sam and Shelly Pauli, Rock Springs, Wyo., and John Pauli, Long Beach, Calif.; granchildren include, Haleigh Hoster and Hannah Burleyson; Ashley Pauli; Matthew, Aaron, Zachary and Nicholas Richmond, Austin and Autumn Pauli, and his pal puppy Missy. He was the greatest Papa and was adored by his grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, two sisters, nine brothers.
Services Thursday 12:30 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th. Memorials to Aging Partners Foster Grandparent Program or Hearts United for Animals. No viewing, cremation. Condolences may be left at .

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, who emailed that this obituary had appeared in one of the Lincoln papers on January 26, 2010

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He graduated from Ohiowa High School in 1951, later attending Milford Trade School. Joseph joined the Army in 1955, being stationed in Taiwan for 16 months. After his discharge, he stared farming in in Ohiowa. (MIlligan, p 323).

His obituary, excerpted belows from the Farmer and Son Funeral home websited, noted he was discharged from the military in June 1960 at the rank of Sargeant, and that he and his wife Shirley lived their entire married life on the Family Farm. Joe supplemented his income in the winter months by driving trucks to the West Coast and Texas. He and Shirley adopted three children.

Joseph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jimmy grew up on a farm, but rode the school bus to Milligan, making him a "town kid." He was active with sports, music and 4-H while in school. During World War II, he served in the Second Engineer Batallion, Second Marine Division from Saipan to the Occupation of Japan, landing at Nagasaki and the across to Kyuski Island. He was called, as a Marine reservist, to active duty during the Korean conflict. He was stationed at Cherry Point, North Carolina. After his discharge, James and Mamye made Alexandria their home. Jim worked for the Bureau of Public Roads as a soil engineer. As of 1988, he was a research highway engineer for the U.S. Department of Transportation (Milligan, p 339).

James married Janet Pauline Keeney on 9 Jul 1949 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Janet was born on 28 Nov 1927 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 4 Jan 2016 in White Stone, Lancaster County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dorothy and her husband James Bunker "were the parents of Letitia , Dorian and Delwynne Jay BUNKER. Delwynne died at birth." (Milligan, p 341).

Dorothy R. Bunker, 86, Milligan, died Thursday November 11, 2010 in Milligan. Born to Louis and Alice (Naimon) Koca in Tobias.

Survivors; husband: Jim A. Bunker, Milligan; son: Dorian Bunker, Aurora; daughter: Tish [Letitia] Naprstek, Valentine; sister: Angeline Brunkow, Tobias; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

Services; 10:30 a.m., Monday Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Graveside service; Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. No visitation. Memorials to the family. Arrangements by Farmer & Son Funeral Home.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Dorothy married James Adam Bunker on 2 Dec 1944 in Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska. James was born on 25 Jun 1924 in Montrose, Lee County, Iowa; died on 4 Feb 2013 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary for Angeline L. Brunkow

Funeral service for Angeline will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2015 at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Public visitation will begin Sunday 1 pm until 8 pm with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 at the Chapel in Milligan, NE. Memorials are directed to the family for later designation.

Angeline Louise (Koca) Brunkow, daughter of Louis and Alice Koca, was born October 25, 1926 on a farm in Saline County, Section 19, Atlanta Precinct, southeast of Milligan. She passed away at the age of 88 years at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska on March 19, 2015.

Angel attended District #83 through 8th grade. For the next four years she attended Milligan Public Schools, graduating as Class Valedictorian with the class of 1943. She continued her education at Lincoln School of Commerce. She worked for the U.S. Service Commission at Bruning and Fairmont Airbases, the Civil Service for the Veterans' Administration, Milligan Public Schools and Geneva Heritage. Angel married Claremont Brunkow in 1951. She loved music and loved to dance. She had a love for animals and the outdoors and spent a lot of hours gardening and caring for her flowers and trees.

Angeline was preceded in death by her husband, Claremont Brunkow, parents, Louis and Alice Koca, sister, Dorothy Bunker and brother-in-law, James Bunker.

She is survived by two sons, Lucian Brunkow, Keith and daughter-in-law Becky Brunkow, daughter, Lucinda Brunkow, grandchildren, Kyle Brunkow, Hillary and Richard Liddy, Evan and Julie Brunkow, Kendra Brunkow, great grandchildren, Colton and Hunter Brunkow, Kallie Clark, William Liddy, and Evan Michael Brunkow, Jr., and many nieces and nephews.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Angeline married Claremont E. Brunkow on 24 Apr 1951. Claremont (son of Arthur Eric Brunkow and Wilhelmina "Minna" H. Matzke) was born on 4 Nov 1920 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 30 May 2002 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Served in the US Navy from March 1943 to March 1946 in the Asiatic and Pacific Theaters. He made a home for his widowed mother on their family farm, which he still operates (Milligan, p 261).

Adolph J. Dlouhy Jr., 85, of Tobias, Neb., died Sunday, September 5, 2010, in Fairmont, Neb. He was born to Adolph and Mary (Koca) Dlouhy Sr. on March 16, 1925 at Tobias.

Survivors: Wife, Evelyn of Tobias; Step-sons, Larry Fitzgibbon of Scottsbluff, Neb., Gary Fitzgibbon of Ohiowa, Neb.; Step Daughter, Cheri Svec of Milligan, Neb.; Sister, Emily Dunn of Lincoln; three Step Grandchildren; seven Step Great Grandchildren.

No Services. Burial of ashes at a later date at the Tobias Cemetery. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home.

Adolph married Evelyn Langhorst on 14 Feb 1958 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Evelyn (daughter of Albert G. Langhorst, Sr. and Mary T. Staritz) was born on 16 Jun 1919 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Feb 2016. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emilye Marie Dunn, 90, died Sunday (5/13/2018) in Lincoln. Born November 3,1927 in Tobias, Nebraska to Adolph and Marie Dlouhy. Retired accountant, member of Christ United Methodist Church, and an enthusiastic Nebraska Volleyball fan.

Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Ernie Barney of San Clemente, California; daughter and son-in-law Janis and Scott Gordon of Lincoln; daughter Virginia Dunn and close friend John Fauntleroy of Richmond, Virginia; sister-in-law Helen Dlouhy of Lincoln; nieces, nephews, cousins. Preceded in death by husband Ronald, parents, brothers Adolph and John.

Private interment. In lieu of flowers send memorials to the Tobias chapter of the American Legion Auxiliary or the Nebraska Library Commission Talking Books and Braille Service.

Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy

Emilye married Ronald Claire Dunn on 5 Jun 1954 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. Ronald was born on 10 Dec 1931 in Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska; died on 25 Jun 2005 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Served in the US Navy from January 1951 to December 1954 in Korea and Formosa. (Milligan, p 261).

Obituary

John F. Dlouhy, Lincoln

John F. Dlouhy, 75, died Wednesday (6/8/05) in Lincoln. Born (1/5/30) in Tobias to Adolph J. and Mary F. (Koca) Dlouhy. Retired welder. Member: Faith Lutheran Church. John was a very active member and volunteer at church and Meals on Wheels, was a blood donor and enjoyed gardening. He was employed with Lincoln Steel for 31 years and National Crane for 8 years. U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War.

Survivors: wife, Helen (Wambolt) Dlouhy, Lincoln; sons, daughters-in-law, David J. and Ana Dlouhy, Katy, Texas, Ted M. and Connie Dlouhy, Omaha; daughter, son-in-law, Beverly J. Dlouhy, Ashley and James Ashley, Lincoln; grandson, Luis Dlouhy; brother, sister-in-law, Adolph and Evelyn Dlouhy, Tobias; sister, brother-in-law, Emilye and Ron Dunn, Lincoln; nieces, nephews, cousins. Preceded in death by: parents; daughter, Kathryn Ann Dlouhy.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Faith Lutheran Church, 8701 Adams St., Lincoln. Pastor Jerry Troester. Visitation: 12-9 p.m., with family greeting friends, 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Roper & Sons Funeral Home, 4300 O St. Memorials may be given in lieu of flowers to Faith Lutheran Church and School c/o the Dlouhy family. Condolences: www.roperandsons.com .

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star)

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A 1943 graduate of Milligan High School, she worked in many farm homes and also as a clerk-typist with the Quartermaster Corps at the Fairmont Army Air Base. (Milligan, p 313).

She continued to farm after Merlin entered the Exeter Care Center in 1989, where he passed away in 1992. When Rose Maried turned 65, she retired from farming. She was the volunteer librarian for the Nebraska State Genealogical Society for twenty years, and complied twenty-two publications for them. She also organized the Fillmore County Genealogical Society. Other memberships include the Milligan Fraternal Lodge #76 and the HSSK American Legion Auxiliary Unit.

(Milligan, 1988-2008, p. 177).

Rose married Merlin K. Hulse on 14 Oct 1947 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Merlin was born on 19 Nov 1925 in Monroe Twp, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 31 Mar 1992 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joe attended rural school, graduating from Milligan High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army from July 1951 through July 1953. After his basic training in Camp Gordon, Georgia he was stationed in Korea as a Military Policeman, where he was responsible for transporting prisoners of war. After his discharge, he returned to Saline County, Nebraska to farm. He moved back to the Kotas family farm, making his home with his parents, after his father retired. Along with farming, he is a hog feeder and breeder, a member of the American Legion and Cornhuskers Lodge, along with serving on the board of the Milligan Auditorium and Ceski Brati cemetery. (Milligan, p 355).

Joseph married Grace Helen Sobotka on 17 Jul 1976 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Grace was born on 8 Feb 1925; died in Nov 2019 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jimmie helped his parents on their farm, and also briefly worked at Kassik Milling. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on March 1, 1951. He was assigned several bases, and also spent a year in Reykjavik, Iceland, where he was a powerman. He was discharged February 25, 1955, and moved to Belleville, Illinois, where he was employed by Union Electric and Power Company at Cahokia, Ilinois. He passed away while on the job. (Milligan, p 329).

Notes:

Darlene Jacobsen, age 83, died at her home in Lincoln with daughter Susan and granddaughter Amber at her bedside on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. She was born August 29, 1928, on a farm near Milligan, Fillmore County to the late William and Emma Koca. Darlene was retired from Lincoln Public Schools. She started teaching school in a one-room school house near Milligan in the mid 1940's. She and her husband, Warren owned and operated Woodlawn Station and Cafe near the Lincoln Air Base until the Interstate was built. The last years before she retired, she worked at Park Junior High as a para.

Survivors: Son and wife, Roger and Lynda Jacobsen, Geneva; daughter Susan, Lincoln; Grandchildren, Amber, Hannah and Marlie of Lincoln, Will and Amanda Jacobsen of Seward, Tim and Carla Jacobsen of Omaha, and Matt and Dorothea Jacobsen of Lincoln; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Norma Jean Marquardt and Verlyn Koca of Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her husband Warren and son Ronald.

A graveside service will be held Friday, September 9th. at 4 p.m. at Wyuka, with Pastor Kevin Pringle from One80 Church officiating. Use Vine Street entrance. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, for educational needs for Susan's children can be directed in care of Aspen Funeral Home, along with condolences at Aspenaftercare.com .

During her last days, family members would go through her keepsakes to keep her alert, they came across a music card that played the tune, "Roll out the Barrel", an old Czech song that she and her children would send back and forth kidding each other that they don't have to spend money on a new card every year. When it was handed to her, she opened it and as it began playing, she began to sing along with it. It was recorded. At the end days, when she was unable to talk, when it was played back to her, when you didn't think she was coherent in any way, she smiled when hearing it....over and over.

When told she will be missed, her reply was "don't cry, I'll see you in heaven".

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

Norma Jean Marquart, 78, of Lincoln, passed away Dec. 7, 2014. Born Nov. 17, 1936 in Milligan to William and Emma (Kucera) Koca. Worked for Pfizer for 28 years (1972-2000). Norma loved traveling, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

Family members include her daughter and son-in-law, Barb and Rusty Steiger and grandsons, Cory and Ethan Steiger, all of Lincoln. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Darlene Jacobsen; and brother, Verlyn Koca.

Memorial aervice: 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 'O' Street with Pastor Kerry O'Bryant officiating. Private family burial. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to the Alzheimer's Association. No visitation, cremation. Condolences online at Roperandsons.com

From the Dec 9, 2014 Lincoln Journal Star, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Notes:

Berniece E. Pavelka, 80, Lincoln, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Berniece was born October 25, 1931, on a farm near Exeter, Neb., to Jim and Emma (Becwar) Koca. She graduated from Milligan High School in 1949 and married her high school sweetheart, Bernard "Bernie", on June 22, 1952. They were married for 57 years before his death in September, 2009. Berniece spent her entire life as a homemaker. She and Bernie were very active in their retirement years with the Hallam American Legion and Auxiliary as well as the 82nd Airborne.

She is survived by daughters, Candice "Candy" (Dave) Johnson, Valparaiso; Deena (Dave) Brauer, Lincoln; grandsons, Jason (Tammy) Johnson, Lincoln, Josh (Catrin) Johnson, Columbia, Mo., Nicholas "Nick" Brauer, Lincoln; granddaughter, Ashley Brauer, Lincoln; great grandsons, Hunter, Cooper, Cole and Ryan Johnson. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Bernard.

Services: 3 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2012, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 So. 14th St. Interment: Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to the Hallam American Legion Auxiliary or Tabitha Meals on Wheels. Condolences may be left at www.lincolnfh.com


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Berniece married Bernard Pavelka on 6 Jun 1952 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Bernard was born on 6 Feb 1931 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 8 Sep 2009 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 12 Sep 2009 in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Velma Louise Sladek on 2 Jul 1955 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Velma (daughter of William Sladek and Marie "Mary" Rychecky) was born on 24 Jun 1934 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Apr 2010 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LaRene Busler, 90, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at her home in Columbus.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

LaRene was born December 3, 1930, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Charles and Anne (Koca) Krupicka. She attended Geneva Public Schools and after graduation went to work as a phone operator in York, Nebraska. On June 27, 1953, LaRene was united in marriage to Robert Busler at the First Presbyterian Church in York.

The couple moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, and then back to York before moving to Columbus in 1957. LaRene was a member of Navy Mothers, and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, jigsaw puzzles, and was an avid reader.

LaRene was survived by:
Son - Bradley (Donna) Busler of Nacogdoches, TX
Grandson - Bryce (Anna) Busler of Lufkin, TX
Granddaughter - Laura (Micha) Birdsong of Lufkin, TX
Great Grandchildren - Samuel & Lila
Son - Gregory (Sherie) Busler of Beaver Crossing, NE
Grandson - Lance (Christine) Busler of Beaver Crossing, NE
Great Grandchildren - Macy, Cade, and Avery
Great Great Grandson - Landon
Grandson - Zachary (Abby) Busler of Columbus, NE
Great Grandchildren - Tristen, Noah, and Madelyn
Granddaughter - Valerie Busler of Joshua Tree, CA
Brother - Charles (Evelyn) Krupicka of Milligan, NE
Sister - Marlene (Don) Beacom of Grand Island, NE

LaRene was preceded in death by:
Parents - Charles and Anne Krupicka
Sister - Sharlene Chapman

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, who credits Gass Harvey Funeral Home)

LaRene married Robert E. Busler on 27 Jun 1953 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Robert was born on 12 Jan 1932 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; died on 21 Nov 2018 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her FindAGrave memorial page shows her as:

Daughter of Charles L. & Anna (Koca) Krupicka.
Married to Charles Chapman in June 1968.

A photo of her headstone shows it is engraved with her information on the front, and on the back it reads:

CHAPMAN
Daughter of Charles and Anna Krupicka
Mother of
Charles Jr-Chad-Destin

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A 1961 graduate of Milligan High School, Darrel received an Associate Degree in Auto Mechanics from Southeast Community College. He worked for B&B Chevrolet Auto Supply in Friend for 24 years. He also farmed part-time in Glengary and Liberty Township after the death of his father. An excellent mechanic, he also loved the outdoors and the peace and quiet of tilling the fields. (Milligan, p 284).

Darrel married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Myron graduated from Milligan in 1965, after which he completed a training course in meat cutting at the National School of Meat Cutting in Toledo, Ohio. Upon his return to the Milligan community, he opened Milligan Locker and Meats with his parents until late 1970. Closing the locker, he moved to Lincoln where he was employed by Harold's Jack and Jill in Hickman, Nebraska. (Milligan, p 288).

Death Notice

"Myron L. Hamouz, 68, of Hickman, died on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. Husband to Fayrene; father to Michelle.

Visitation: 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. Private interment."

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Myron married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James is mentally retarded. He lived at home with his parents until 1980, at which time he became a client at the Region V Mental Retardation Services in Fairbury, Nebraska. There he is employed at a sheltered workshop. His parents visit weekly, and they all eat supper together. (Milligan, p 287).

Notes:

Leslie L. Jansky

Leslie L. Jansky 83, Crete, formerly of Milligan, passed away Thursday (1/24/08). Born in Tobias, Leslie joined the Navy during WWII and served in the Pacific. After WWII, he moved to Milligan where he pursued his love of farming until his retirement. In his later years, Leslie loved to visit about farming, politics, and the occasional sports event.

Leslie is survived by his wife, Mary, Crete; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Randy Foster, San Antonio, Texas; son, Kevin, Milligan; grandchildren, Ava, Ellie, and Iris Foster; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lumir and Mary Jansky, Tobias; Larry and Diane Jansky, Milligan; sisters and brothers-in-law, Harriet and Milton Synovec, Western; Marion and Walt Umphlett, Santa Maria, Calif.; nieces and nephews. Leslie was proceeded in death by his parents, William and Mamie (Simacek) Jansky; and his granddaughter, Delaney Foster.

No Services. Internment Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials in care of the family. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, is handling the arrangements.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Leslie married Mary Delores Spohn on 17 Oct 1959. Mary was born on 15 Feb 1933 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 13 Mar 2012 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary for Harriet E. Synovec

Funeral service for Harriet will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska with Kim Dunker officiating.

Visitation will begin Tuesday, at 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home in Milligan and Wednesday 12:00 noon until service.

Burial will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery following the service. Memorials are directed to the family for later designation.

Harriet Estella (Jansky) Synovec was born on September 9.1028, on a farm near Tobias, Nebraska and passed away on November 19, 2016, at the Wilber Care Center at the age of 88 years 2 months and 10 days.

Harriet, one of five children, attended school in Tobias through the 12th grade graduating in 1945. While attending high school she received her teaching accreditation. The family moved to a farm 5 miles east of Milligan, and at that time she taught at Opossum Hill School, many days walking 1 ? miles to and from school. She worked for 2 years saving money to purchase a kitchen table and dresser for her new home with Milton.

Harriet married Milton Synovec on June 9, 1948 in Wilber, Nebraska. They made their home on a farm 8 miles east of Milligan, Nebraska where they farmed and raised their four children, Gene, Carol, Cindy and Gale. Together her and Milton ran a repair shop with Harriet being the bookkeeper for the business. Harriet was a housewife and mother and was willing to help wherever needed.

Harriet loved working with her flowers, gardening, canning and freezing all the produce to be used to feed the family, and as they grew it came in very handy when they would pop in for a visit. She loved her family and after the arrival of 9 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren time was spent with them learning to bake cookies and breads for them all to take home. She enjoyed spending time reading to the grandkids curled up on her lap. She also raised chickens and ducks and the grandkids would help gather the eggs and was affectionately known to all "Grandma Chicken." One of Harriet's special hobbies was making denim quilts out of Grandpas old overalls, which was presented to each grandchild and they are still enjoying them today.

Harriet and Milton continued to live on the farm until Milton's health failed and was moved to the Friend Nursing Home, passing away in 2009. Harriet made the decision to go to the Wilber Care Center in July of 2014. There she made many friends with the residents and staff and enjoyed visiting doing word search and watching television. Harriet was a very caring person and even in her final days would ask about the well being of the family.

Harriet is survived by her children; Gene and wife Dorothy Synovec of Western, Carol and husband Dr. Bruce Kennedy of Crete, Cindy and husband Gary Kastanek, of Tobias, Gale and husband Curtis Zach of Wilber; Grandchildren Stacey and husband Cory Nickel, Heather and husband Tim Sejkora, Gwen Thompson, Jennifer and husband Jeff Meinke, Jon and wife Shannon Kennedy, Amanda and husband Jason Dean, Jim Synovec, Josh Zach, and Jessie Zach and 18 Great Grandchildren. Sister, Marian and husband Walt Umphlett of Santa Maria, California, brother Larry and wife Diane Jansky of Milligan. Sisters-in-law Shirley and husband Richard Brunkow of Milligan and Mary Jansky of Milligan.

She was preceded in death by her parents William and Mamie Jansky, husband Milton Synovec, brothers Leslie and Lumir Jansky. Parents-in-law JC and Rose Synovec and sisters-in-law Irene Synovec and Mary Jansky.


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Harriet married Milton Joseph Synovec on 9 Jun 1948. Milton (son of Joseph C. "J.C." Synovec and Rose Urban) was born on 28 Nov 1924 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 21 Sep 2009 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lumir Frank Jansky, age 80, of Tobias, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in Exeter. Born Aug. 18, 1933 to William & Mamie (Simacek) Jansky in Tobias.

Survivors: wife, Mary of Tobias; son, William & wife Ann of Friend; two grandsons, Brent & Darin; sisters, Harriet Synovec of Friend, Marian & husband Walt Umphlett of Santa Maria, Calif.; brother, Larry & wife Diane of Milligan.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan with Father David Bourek officiating. Cremation, no visitation. Memorials to the family for later disignation, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Farmer & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Larry is a 1963 graduate of Milligan High School, farmer, and member of the National Guard. Diane is the daughter of Frank and Alma HROMADKA, and a 1964 graduate of Milligan High School. They were married on October 22, 1966, and are the parents of Shelly (July 27, 1968), Jeffrey (October 7, 1970), and Jody (September 16, 1974). (Milligan, p 317).

Obituary, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer and Son Funeral Home

A Memorial Service for Larry will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Kim Dunker will preside over the Memorial Service.

It was Larry's wish to be cremated and there will be no visitation.

Memorials are suggested to the Milligan Fire & Rescue.

Larry William Jansky was born on September 2, 1944 to William and Mamie (Simacek) Jansky in Friend, Nebraska. Larry was the youngest of five children. He married Diane Hromadka on October 22, 1966. Together they had three children: Shelley, Jeffrey and Jody. Larry passed away at Heritage Crossing in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 78 years and 6 months after numerous health issues.

Larry grew up on the family farm East of Milligan. He attended District #100 for grades K-8th and spent his high school years at Milligan High School. Larry played drums in the band, football and ran track. He graduated in 1963. After graduation, Larry entered the National Guard and served for six years out of the York Unit. Larry picked up electrical skills from Curly Kotas, and this trade definitely came in handy when remodeling.

Larry worked alongside his father on the family farm. He took over the farm when his dad retired and moved to Milligan. Larry raised many different crops including milo, corn, wheat and soybeans. He enjoyed cutting hay and running the combine. Larry also raised cattle, hogs, and many feathered friends. Larry's dedication to farming and his family is admirable.

Larry volunteered as a firefighter and was extremely proud of the new Milligan Rescue Unit. During his free time, Larry enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, hauling them around on the Gator and playing family games of wiffle ball in the front yard. This became a family tradition at every holiday, weather permitting. Some of Larry's favorite hobbies included having coffee with his friends at Co-Op, Ron's Tavern and HWY 141 Express, checking his cows, and watching CNN and old Westerns.

It was a huge honor for Larry to receive the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award for having land in the family for 100 plus years. This award was given to the Simacek-Jansky family farm established in 1915. He also received the Quilt of Valor for his years of service in the National Guard.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mamie Jansky; in-laws, Frank and Alma Hromadka; siblings, Leslie Jansky, Lumir Jansky, and Harriet Synovec; his brothers-in-law, Milton Synovec and Gary Filipi; and his niece Karen Umplett.

Larry is survived by his wife, Diane Janksy; children Shelley Domant, Jeff Jansky, Jody Kerchal (Matt Kerchal); his six grandchildren: Mitchell Domant, Grant Domant, Kate Jansky, Cameran Jansky, Zoe Kerchal and Hudson Kerchal; his sister, Mariann Umplett; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. It is clear that Larry was well-loved and will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and community.

Larry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

A Private Family Mass Of Christian Burial for Marvel will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tobias, Nebraska with Fr. Robert Barnhill presiding.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 p.m. until the start of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

Praying of the Rosary will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

Graveside Services will be conducted following the funeral mass at the Tobias Cemetery in rural Tobias, Nebraska.

Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date.

A Livestream Video of the services 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.

Marvel Ann Baxa, daughter of Rudolph J. and Anna (Novak) Jansky was born March 18, 1930 near Geneva, Nebraska. She passed away on June 28, 2020 in Crete, Nebraska at the age of 90 days 3 months and 10 days.

Marvel graduated from Milligan High School in 1947. After graduation she taught school for two years at the Palmer, District 30 School in Saline County near Tobias, Nebraska.

On May 31, 1949 she was united in marriage to Leonard J. Baxa. They made their home on a farm northeast of Tobias, Nebraska where they lived until March of 2017. To this union 10 children were born. Eight sons and two daughters.

Marvel was a member of St. Joseph's Altar Society and held several offices over the years. She also taught C.C.D. classes and saw many changes in the ways of presenting the material. She enjoyed teaching the children and hoping that what she tried to instill in them bore fruit. Her church was very important in her life. Marvel also worked at the Meridian Public School system as a part-time cook. A plaque was given to her for 22 years of service.

Marvel was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves to mourn her sons: James Leonard and Peggy of Crete, Nebraska; Daniel Joseph and wife Julie of Western, Nebraska; Steven Ray of Wilber, Nebraska; Ralph David and wife Jan of Tobias, Nebraska; Leonard John and Betty of Beatrice, Nebraska; Kevin Dean and wife Dawn of Roca, Nebraska; Michael Robert and wife Lisa of Clay Center, Nebraska. Daughters, Connie Lee Novotny of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Sandra Renee of Jasper, Minnesota; 23 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren and 8 step great grandchildren. Brother, Robert Jansky and wife Shirley of Lincoln, Nebraska; one aunt and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death are her husband, Leonard, parents, son, Allen, son-in-law, Wayne Novotny, sister, Elaine and brother-in-law, Edwin Grubbs.

Marvel married Leonard Joseph Baxa on 31 May 1949. Leonard (son of Joseph A. Baxa, Sr and Ludmilla Mary Lorenz) was born on 5 Nov 1925 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 15 Jan 2018 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Tobias City Cemetery, Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert (Bob with one "o") A. Jansky, 83, passed away November 2, 2020 at Hillcrest Long Term Assisted Living in Lincoln Nebraska. He was born October 10, 1937 on a farm near Milligan Nebraska to Rudolph and Anna (Novak) Jansky.

Bob grew up on farms near Fillmore and Saline Counties and in the town of Tobias, Nebraska. Bob graduated from Tobias High School in 1955. After high school Bob attended Fairbury JR. College in Fairbury Nebraska. After college Bob worked for Safeway Stores and on construction projects. In 1960 Bob went to work at NPPD Sheldon Station in Hallam NE. In 1970 he transferred to NPPD Cooper Nuclear Station near Brownville Nebraska, where he retired in 1994 after 34 years of service.

Bob enjoyed woodworking in his shop. He produced several pieces of furniture and other items until his MS prevented him from working safely with power tools. He was also an avid Husker fan. Bob married Shirley Oberhelman on September 9, 1957, in Fairbury Nebraska. They were happily married for 63 years. Four children were born of this union. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Anna (Novak) Jansky and his 2 sisters Elaine (Edwin) Grubbs and Marvel (Leonard) Baxa.

Bob is survived by his spouse Shirley, and his sons, Martin (Doris) Jansky of Lincoln NE and Randal (Jennifer) Jansky of Kearney NE, his daughters Valeri (Mark) Gillan of Key Largo FL and Christine (Kent) Obrist of Lincoln NE; grandsons Nickolas Gillan of Lynchburg VA and Robert Gillan of Daytona Beach FL, granddaughters Casey Jansky of Lincoln NE and Jordan Pearson of Elm Creek NE, Ashleigh Tvrdy and Jessica Obrist both of Omaha NE and one great grandson Wesley Pearson, his many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Please visit the Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home website at www.lincolnfh.com to leave condolences and for more details. Memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, or to the family for future designation.

(Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

The Family of Delron Korbelik will have a Celebration of Life Gathering at the Fairmont American Legion in Fairmont, Nebraska on Friday, July 8, 2022 starting at 11:00 a.m.

No visitation - cremation.

Burial of Ashes will be held at a later date in the Fairmont Public Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers - Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. Memorials can be brought to the Celebration of Life or sent to:

The Family of Delron G. Korbelik
650 I Street
Fairmont, Nebraska 68354

Delron Gene Korbelik was born to Millard J. Korbelik and Leone Gentry Jansky on September 3, 1938 at Milligan, Nebraska, and passed away June 29, 2022, at home in Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 83. He was one of 4 children growing up on the Milligan farm.

Delron worked as a carpenter, mechanic, and farmer over his lifetime. He started Korbelik's Repair in 1980. In 1988, he owned and operated the Village Caf?, in Fairmont, with his wife Loretta. Delron was proud of his community. He was an active fireman from 1973 to 1995. He was a member of the Fairmont Chamber of Commerce and he served on the City Council for 8 years. He helped in the restoration of Fillmore County Historical Society.

Delron was married to Loretta Peschel of Geneva, Nebraska, on June 17, 1959.

Delron's favorite activities were stock car driving, tractor pulling, and playing music. From 1957 to 1978 he enjoyed driving stock car along with his pit crew, Bob Stephenson, Duane Kubicek, Keith Shellinberg, and Ray Peschel. He enjoyed tractor pulling from 1978 to 2021. He especially enjoyed this time spent with his brothers Randy and Rick. He and Loretta organized the Fairmont Volunteer Tractor Pull Association and managed it for 7 years. He loved his polka music and enjoyed playing many different instruments in his bands. He especially enjoyed the drums and accordion.

Delron was preceded in death by Grandparents, Father, Mother, Wife, Son, and brother Ron.

He is survived by son Dale & Patty Korbelik of Crete, Grandchildren Rebeka (Brandon) Brazee, Jarod (Drea) Korbelik, Derek (Laura) Korbelik and Great Grandchildren Brycen, Brooklyn, Jase, Haven, Oliver, Bentleigh and KHK. Daughter Tari Redman and Grandchildren Aaron, Nick and Erica Becker.

Daughter Corinne & Marv Hulse of York, Grandchildren Annie Rhode and Chad Hulse, Great Grandchildren Brooks, Jude, Emerson, Wyatt and Madison. Grandchildren of deceased son, DonDel, Samantha, Heather and Sarah Korbelik. Brothers Randy Korbelik and special friend Debbie Skalak of Weeping Water and Rick (Linda) Korbelik of Fairmont. Brother-in-law Raymond Peschel, sister-in-laws Cecelia Powell, Helen (Jerry) Park, and Elaine Korbelik, special-friend Connie Chapman and many beloved nieces and nephews.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Delron married Loretta A. Peschel on 17 Jun 1959 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Loretta was born on 12 Oct 1937 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jun 2012 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Fairmont Public Cemetery, Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ron worked for Kassik Milling prior to being drafted. After completing his military service, he returned to Milligan and he and Elaine purchased the A-C Bar from Agnes KRUPICKA STOLZENBURG, which they renamed Ron's Tavern. Ron farms, does dirt moving work, and engine repair. Elaine runs the tavern. (Millligan, p 346).

Korbelik -- Ronald D., 56, Milligan, died Tuesday (10/14/97) in Lincoln. Born, Friend. Survivors: wife, Elaine; sons, daughters-in-law, Rondel J. and Stephanie Korbelik, Omaha, James D. and Ronda Korbelik, Geneva; mother, Leone G. Korbelik, Milligan; brothers, sisters-in-law, Delron and Loretta Korbelik, Fairmont, Randy and Nancy Korbelik, Lincoln, Ricky and Linda Korbelik, Milligan; three grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. The Rev. Kim Dunker. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Thursday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan.


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 15 Oct 1997 Lincoln Journal Star)

Ronald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carol J. Rafert, 76, of Tobias, died Sept. 18, 2015. Born Dec. 26, 1938 Ohiowa, to Vernon & Helena (Fujan) Krupicka.

Survivors: husband, Carl Rafert; son, Craig & Lisa Rafert, Sutton; daughters, Christi & Curtis Aude, Tobias, Caylene & Kevin Wolfe, Tobias, Candi & Tony Nolte, Daykin, Cari & Darrin Zimmerman, Lincoln; 12 grandchildren & three great-grandchildren; sister, Darlene & Morley Most, Ohiowa; nieces & nephews.

Private services at a later date. No visitation, cremation. Condolences, may be left at farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

From the 19 Sep 2015 Lincoln Journal Star, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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William F. Jr., 68, Milligan, died Tuesday (8/14/01). Born, Milligan (9/14/32) to William and Anne (Babolik). Member, Milligan Legion Post 240, Samuel J. Marsh VFW Post 7102, Geneva; Milligan Legion Czech Brass Band; Blue River Czechs; Leonard Becwar Orchestra.

Survivors: wife, Darlene F.; son, daughter-in-law, William A. III and Jana M., Milligan; daughter, son-in-law, Terry A. and Terry L. Brandt, Tobias; mother, Anne T., Milligan; sister, Elizabeth A. Alfred, Lincoln; six grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Milligan Auditorium. The Revs. Heidi Revelo and Brian Kottas. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials to family. "

William"Bill" married Darlene Francis Duba on 24 Jul 1956 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska. Darlene was born on 16 Mar 1932 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 30 Jul 2020 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Darlene F. (Slezak) (Frankforter) Vodicka was born on August 28, 1945 to Frank E. & Ruth M. (Domling) Slezak on a farm 2 ? miles west of Milligan, Nebraska. She departed this life on May 2, 2018 at her home in Geneva, Nebraska after being diagnosed with rectal cancer on July 18, 2014. She was 72 years of age.

Darlene was united in marriage to Gary L. Frankforter on May 12, 1963 and to this union three children were born: Becky Neville, Sheila & Robert Taylor, and Gary & Jill Frankforter.

On September 15, 2001, Darlene was united in marriage to Darrell Vodicka and acquired three step children: Ronda & J.D. Korbelik, Billy & Ann Vodicka, and Cheryl Meyer.

Her joys in life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also dearly loved her children and was proud of them.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and first husband Gary.

She is survived by her husband Darrell; three children and their spouses; three step children and their spouses; nine grandchildren and spouses; four step grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; and brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.

It was Darlene's wish to be cremated and that no Memorial Services be had. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be used for a fund to provide assistance to local people fighting cancer.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Darlene married Gary L. Frankforter on 12 May 1963 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Gary was born on 10 Oct 1940 in Belvidere, Thayer County, Nebraska; died on 23 Jan 1997 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married Brent Collier.

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A Memorial Service for Dorian will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska with Pastor Pat Norris officiating.

There will be no visitation as Dorian's wishes were to be cremated.

Military Graveside Services will be held following the Memorial Service at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska with the Milligan American Legion - HSSK Post 240 conducting the military honors.

Memorials are to be directed to the family for a later designation.

Dorian James Bunker was born to James A. Bunker and Dorothy R. (Koca) Bunker on September 16,

1949, in Lincoln, Nebraska and passed away on October 1, 2017, at Homestead Nursing Home, Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 68 years, 15 days. He was the second of three children.

During high school, he was very involved in sports and music and excelled in both. He was active in 4-H and was selected as Adams County 4-H King in 1969.

Dorian attended Central Nebraska Technical College in Hastings from 1967 through 1969, graduating with an Associates Degree in food service. He was drafted into the Army on September 9, 1969 and was sent to Germany where he served as a General's Enlisted Aide for two years. He was discharged on January 29, 1971.

On February 5, 1972 he was married to Victoria S. Johnson in Hastings, Nebraska. From that union two children were born, Adam J. Bunker and Dori A. Bunker. Dorian was employed by PFM (Professional Food Service Management) that contracted with colleges and universities to manage their food service programs. Beginning in 1972, they lived and worked in Sioux Falls, S.D., fed Boy Scouts in Michigan, then transferred to Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, and then to California Institute of the Arts. In 1975 they moved to Northglenn, Colorado where he fed college students at the Colorado School of Mines.

On January 1, 1977, the family moved to Milligan, Nebraska, and he helped his father and mother run Bunker's Inn & Lounge purchasing the business in 1985. While in Milligan, he was on a bowling league and he also spent many hours fishing and even participated in several out of state fishing tournaments.

Dorian divorced in 1993 and in 1996 married Constance (Hubl) Jarosik. Dorian and Connie made their home in Aurora, Nebraska. He continued in the food service industry until his retirement.

He enjoyed spending time with his step-grandson, Cameron, whom he taught to bowl, and with Cameron's dog "Lucky". He was a member of the American Legion H.S.S.K. Post #240, Milligan.

He is survived by his wife Connie Bunker of Aurora; children Adam J. Bunker and wife, Katie, of Lincoln, Dori Ann Bunker of Omaha and her significant other Steve Stimple of Grand Island; sister Letitia Naprstek, and her husband Dale of Ord; step-children Ed Jarosik and spouse, Tanya Henrichs and spouse, Tiffany Jarosik, Jennifer Jarosik and Darren Jarosik and spouse; step-grandchildren, Cameron, Rachel, Micah, Dakota, Logan, Mya and Raelyn; one niece and one nephew; first cousins and all of his "Bunker" relatives from Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, baby brother Delwyn, and one stepson, Luke Jarosik.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

A 1967 graduate of Exeter High School, he attended the University of Nebraska for a year and a half, entering the U.S. Army in July 1969, and being sent to Viet Nam in December. He received a hardship discharge in October 1970 after his father suffered a heart attack and needed him to take over the family business. (Milligan, p 314).

He lives in York, working for many years as a parts person at Stahling Trucking. His life companion now is Janelle Givens, a divorcee, who had served with the military in Viet Nam. (Milligan, 1988-2008, p. 177).

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Kenneth L. Hulse, age 71 of York, died Friday, May 29, 2020 at York

He was born on Dec. 21, 1948 to Merlin and Rose Marie (Kotas) Hulse at Friend. Kenn served his country as a member of the United States Army from July 22, 1969 to Oct. 14, 1970.

Kenn was a retired assistant parts manager at Sahling Kenworth in York. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Kenn loved to play golf and was a member of the York Country Club. He also enjoyed gardening and sharing his produce with family and friends.

Kenn is survived by Jan Givens of York; daughters, Jennifer (Stephen Stromberg) Martin of Phoenix, Ariz. and Laura (Steve Simon) Tanner of Phoenix, Ariz.; Jan's children: Maegan (Jared Hatra) Lamprecht of Wahoo and Joshua (Penny) Givens of York; grandchildren: Soren, Ashleigh, Avery, Rees, Zain, Zac, Lexi, Cooper, Bailey, and Liam; and his sister Karolyn (Jerry) Andrews of Wichita, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and Jan's daughter, Holly Givens.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday June 3, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church in York with the Reverend Tony Dawson officiating. COVID 19 Funeral Guidelines will be implemented with limited spaced seating and masks encouraged. Military Honors will be performed at the church.

Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1 ? 8 p.m. at the mortuary with masks encouraged.

Kenn's service will also be webcasted live on Metz Mortuary's Facebook page.

Kenn has chosen to donate his body to the Nebraska Anatomical Board for medical education and research following his funeral service.

Kenneth married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

In 1988, Lowell and his family were living on the James Hamouz home farm southeast of Milligan. (Milligan, p 287).

A Memorial Service for Lowell will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Pastor Eric Black will preside over the Memorial Service.

A Graveside Committal of Ashes will take place in the Tobias Cemetery following the Memorial Service.

Memorials will be directed to; JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation); https://www2.jdrf.org

Lowell Dean Bartels was born in Fairbury, Nebraska on April 18, 1959 to Gaylord & Patricia (Hamouz) Bartels. He passed away peacefully at Bryan Medical Center, in Lincoln, Nebraska on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at the age of 62 years, 8 months, and 19 days. He was the oldest of 2 children born in the family.

Lowell grew up on a farm south of Tobias, Nebraska and attended Meridian High School. After High School, Lowell attended Southeast Community College in Milford, NE in the Building Construction Program. Lowell stayed dedicated to his trade and worked many years in building construction and carpentry, while building many friendships with coworkers and customers along the way. His dedication to his trade, great work ethic and willingness to teach are the characteristics that best describe Lowell.

Anyone who knew Lowell knows he sure enjoyed a good laugh with friends and coworkers. Always willing to teach those around him, especially when it came to the carpentry trade and gardening. He had a heart for animals, especially his dogs at the farm. He also had a love and skill for gardening, where he spent many evenings during the summer canning vegetables and tending to his garden.
Although his animals and gardening had a special place in his heart, nothing could come close to the love he had for his three children and eight grandchildren. Whenever he had the chance to see them or hear about them, the emotions would pour out in laughter and were usually followed by tears of joy.
Father, grandpa, son, brother and friend; you will be deeply missed by all.

Lowell was preceded in death by his father, Gaylord Bartels.

He is survived by his children Tyler (Julie) Bartels of Friend, NE; Danielle (Ed) Raney of Wahoo, NE; Shamree (Brett) Baller of Omaha, NE; grandchildren Rylan, McKinley and Brecken Bartels of Friend, NE; Ezra and Kizer Weaver of Wahoo, NE; Shaelyn, Rylee and Ava Baller of Omaha, NE. He is also survived by his mother, Patricia Bartels of Tobias, NE; sister, Sherrill (Dwayne) Wolfe of Daykin, NE; Niece, Melanie (Deste) Baptiste of Kansas City, KS; Nephew, Brent (Elissa) Wolfe of Strang, NE; and many cousins and friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

A Funeral Service for Cindy will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., at the Zion Lutheran Church in rural Tobias, Nebraska, with Pastor Gideon Pullmann officiating.

There will be no viewing/visitation.

Graveside Services will be conducted following the funeral service at the Tobias Cemetery.

Memorials are to be directed to the family for a later designation.

Cindy Kastanek passed away peacefully on November 3, 2018 surrounded by family. Born October 25, 1953 to Milton and Harriet (Jansky) Synovec. Cindy grew up on a farm outside of Western, went to country school and graduated from Wilber High School in 1972. She was married in 1972 to Gary Kastanek and they enjoyed 46 years together. Cindy was a retired postmaster who loved spending time gardening, cooking, and helping her neighbors. Cindy was small in stature but big in heart. She was a very good cook and a master of cream puffs. The disease took her mind but not her pretty blue eyes.

Surviving family members include; husband Gary Kastanek, sister Gale (Curtis) Zach, sister Carol (Bruce) Kennedy, brother Gene (Dorothy) Synovec, mother-in-law Doris (Kenny) Moneypenny, brothers-in-law Kenny and Jim (Mary) Kastanek, daughter Heather (Tim) Sejkora, grandchildren Karlee and Kyle Schwisow, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Milton and Harriet (Jansky) Synovec, father-in-law.

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A public Graveside Committal of Ashes will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fairmont Public Cemetery in Fairmont, Nebraska. Pastor Jeff Jensen will be officiating the committal. Memorials are directed to the family.

DonDel Korbelik, son of Delron Korbelik and the late Loretta (Peschel) Korbelik was born on March 24, 1961, at Hebron Nebraska and passed away September 9, 2014 at his home in Fairmont: at the age of 53 years, 5 months and 16 days. He was one of four children. DonDel was raised in Fairmont, attended Fairmont High School, and lived most of his life in the town he loved.

On February 24, 1989, DonDel married Jina Michelle Galusha. To this marriage 3 daughters were born: Samantha Dawn, Heather Brooke, and Sarah Faith. Following the divorce in May of 2000, the girls moved to North Carolina with their mother. It was painful for DonDel to be so far away from his daughters whom he loved so dearly.

DonDel was employed with Abenoga of York, Steve Ackland Construction and Farmers Co-op of Fairmont.

While in good health, DonDel enjoyed fishing, camping and helping his Dad at tractor pulls. He enjoyed spending time with family and especially missed the time he spent with his mother after her passing in 2012.

DonDel is survived by his three daughters of Greenville, NC, father Delron Korbelik of Fairmont, NE, brother Dale (Patty) Korbelik of Crete, NE, sisters Tari Redman of Minden, NE and Corinne (Marv) Hulse of York, NE, nephews Aaron and Nicholas Becker, Jarod and Derek Korbelik, and Chad Hulse, nieces Rebeka Brazee, Erica Becker, and Annie Rohde, great nephews Jase Korbelik and Brycen Brazee, great niece Haven Korbelik and a host of relatives and friends.

DonDel's Grandparents and his mother Loretta Korbelik preceded him in death.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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