Antonie Kabes

Family/Spouse: Albert Novak. Albert was born on 31 Mar 1875 in Predbor, Okres Tabor, Bohemia; died on 7 Jul 1965 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rudolph J. Jansky. Rudolph (son of Frank J. Jansky, Jr. and Josephine Fujan) was born in Sep 1902 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 27 Apr 1952 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frank A. Novak, son of Albert and Antonie Kabes Novak, was born on a farm near Milligan, Neb., May 31, 1909. He passed away at the Warren Memorial Hospital in Friend January 23, 1971, following a heart attack, at the age of 61 years, 7 months and 23 days.

Frank graduated from the Milligan high school in 1926. He worked with his father on a farm east of Milligan until his marriage to Emilie Herynk June 6, 1933. They lived on a farm north of Milligan. To this union was born one son, LaVern.

Frank served on the Farmers Co-operative Association board of directors more than 21 years; the Milligan Auditorium board for 13 years; was leader of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club; and was a school board member for a number of years. He was a member of Western Bohemian Fraternal Association.

He was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather. He had the admiration of the community of which he was so proud.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Emilie; one son, Lavern; one daughter-in-law, Dorothy; and two granddaughters, Susan and Barbara; his mother, Antonie; six sisters, Mrs. Anna Jansky of Omaha, Mrs. James (Ella) Hrouda of Milligan, Mrs. Rose Meyer of Hastings, Mrs. Otto (Jarmilla) Kottas and Mrs. Frederick (Angeline) Kottas of Milligan, Mrs. Linus (Emily) Betka of Beatrice, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and many relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death was his father in 1965 and infant brother, Edward in 1916.

Funeral services were held in the Milligan Auditorium Tuesday, January 26, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ernest Horner officiating. Mrs. Joseph G. Capek and Mrs. Leslie Skrivanek sang "Zasvit Mi Ty Slunko Zlate" and "Sometime We''ll Understand." Mrs. Albert Naimon was accompanist. Pallbearers were Ervin Bartels, James Betka Sr., Henry Langhorst, Albert Naimon, Roger Odvody and Robert Zeleny. Burial was in the Bohemian National Cemetery at Milligan.

The Nebraska Signal February 4th, 1971 page 10
Contributor: M. Jensen Seggerman (47078678)

Frank married Emilie H. Herynk on 6 Jun 1933 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Emilie (daughter of Joseph Herynk and Anna Dlouhy) was born on 27 Apr 1911 in Nebraska; died on 14 Sep 1995 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Emily M. Betka, 95, of Beatrice died on Monday, September 20, 2021 at her home. She was born on July 1, 1926 to Albert and Antonie Novak on the family farm near Milligan. The youngest of eight children, she attended school at District 48, in Saline County and graduated from Milligan High School in 1943. She attended nurses training at St. Elizabeth's Hospital through the United States Cadet Nurse Corp. She met Linus R. Betka shortly before graduating from high school and they were married December 22, 1945 in Geneva. They lived on a farm near Geneva for ten years. During this time their son, Raymond Lynn, and daughter, Jacquelene Jean, were born. In 1956 they moved to Beatrice and Emily was busy with her children's activities, including Girl Scout leadership and involvement at Centenary United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Gideons Auxiliary. She and Linus became charter members of Christ Community Church in 1985. In 1966 she became office manager for their Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Agency. She worked in that capacity for nearly 33 years until April 15, 1998, when Linus passed away. Emily enjoyed raising flowers, having a vegetable garden, motor home traveling, and fishing with Linus.

Emily is survived by her son, Raymond (Janet) Betka of Naples, Florida; daughter Jacquelene (Terry) Koch of Lyons, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Troy (Shari) Betka of Elizabeth, Colorado, Mindy Quinsey of Bonita Springs, Florida, Greg (Leanne) Koch of Spokane, Washington, Jill Koch of Phoenix, Arizona, and Jeff (Kristy) Koch of Emporia, Kansas; five great-grandchildren, Kyle Quinsey, Collin Quinsey, Grant Koch, Lindsay Koch, and Kamron Koch; many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Antonie Kabes Novak; husband, Linus Betka in 1998; infant grandson, Travis Betka; siblings, Anna (Rudolph) Jansky, Frank (Emilie) Novak, Ella (Jim) Hrouda, Rose (Roy) Meyer, infant Edward Novak, Jarmilla (Otto) Kottas, and Angeline (Frederick) Kottas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Christ Community Church in Beatrice with Pastor Jack Magness officiating. Family prayer service will be held Monday at 1:45 P.M. at the church. The service will be live streamed by the church. Burial will be at the Evergreen Home Cemetery of Beatrice. The body will lie in state at the Fox Funeral Home on Sunday from noon until 8:00 P.M. and at the church on Monday one hour prior to the service. The family will greet relatives and friends from 6:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to Christ Community Scholarship Fund or Gideons International. www.foxfuneralhome.net Arrangements entrusted to Fox Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Beatrice.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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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)