Josef Fujan

Josef married Marie Ziskova about 1858 in Bohemia. Marie was born about 1839 in Slatina, Kralovice, Bohemia; died before 1922 in Bohemia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Joseph Frank Kaderabek before 1879 in Bohemia. Joseph was born before 1855 in Bohemia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Josefa Fujan, daughter of Frank and Mary Ziska Fujan, was born at Hinze, Krah Plzen, Okres Kralovice, Bohemia on February 17, 1862. She came to this country with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holzinger and her brother, John Fujan, reaching the United States on Good Friday in 1879. Her parents, brothers Jim, Frank, and sister, Mary Kaderabek stayed in Czechoslovakia. A half brother, Tom Andel and half sister, Marie Andel, came to America at another time. Tom stayed in Chicago and Marie married Frank's brother Cyril.

She was a member of Lodge Cechie #122 ZCBJ of Milligan (Milligan, p 201)

Ken Chromy isntead shows her place of birth as Hlinci, Bohemia.

Josefa married Frantisek "Frank" Bernasek on 6 Nov 1883 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frantisek (son of Josef Frantisek Bernasek and Josefa Urbankova) was born on 28 Nov 1862 in Bohy, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? Kraj, Bohemia; died on 16 Apr 1952 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jan married Mary Sieber on 14 Dec 1886 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Sieber and Helena Heinova) was born on 22 Jun 1864 in Hermanice, Bohemia; died on 6 Mar 1894 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Glengary Pioneer Cemetery, Ohiowas, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Louis was born to Joseph KADERBEK and Anna FUJAN. He immigrated to Chicago when he was 13, where he lived with his Uncle and worked in a butcher shop. He came to Milligan in 1900, and lived with the BERNASEK family. In the early 1900's he homesteaded south of Lawton, Oklahoma. He later returned to the Ohiowa-Milligan area, were he was a livestock buyer and farmer. (Milligan, p 323).

Alois married Agnes Koca on 8 Oct 1927 in York, York County, Nebraska. Agnes (daughter of Josef Koca and Marie Chlup) was born on 26 Nov 1893 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 11 Apr 1985 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marie married Frank Laun on 2 Jan 1906. Frank (son of Isidor Laun and Anna Dlouhy) was born on 20 May 1883 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 Sep 1965 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kristina married Charles L. Krupicka on 25 Jul 1904 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Charles was born on 12 Mar 1884 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 8 Nov 1966 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 10 Nov 1966 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joseph was deeded the land he was born on in 1920, in consideration for $1 and one third of the crops. He took great pride in his horses and his favorite pastime was fishing. (Milligan, p 203).

Joseph married Frantiska "Frances" Cudly on 9 Feb 1926 in York, York County, Nebraska. Frantiska (daughter of Jan "John" Cudly and Marie "Mary" Buzek) was born on 10 Oct 1898 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 28 Jul 1982 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 31 Jul 1982 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Born on his parents farm, he was drafted due to the First World War after attending District #67 school. He took his training at Camp Funsten, Kansas. He served overseas with Company M, 355th Infantry and was wounded in the Battle of Chateau Thierry. He was honorably discharged on 28 January 1918, at the rank of Private First Class. (Milligan, p 201)

Frank married Matilda Kotas on 10 Aug 1926 in York, York County, Nebraska. Matilda (daughter of Anton Kotas, Sr. and Antonie Volmut) was born on 26 Apr 1902 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Jan 2000 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 12 Jan 2000 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SSDI:

EMMA F HOUSER 18 Jun 1897 13 May 1991 (V) 68338 (Daykin, Jefferson, NE ) (none specified) 505-86-3112 Nebraska

Emma married Frank L. Houser on 4 Mar 1919 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frank was born on 1 Jan 1891 in Swanton, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 4 Dec 1981 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 7 Dec 1981 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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It is ASSUMED this is him on the SSDI: JAMES F BERNASEK 16 Sep 1901 19 Jul 1991 (not specified) (none specified) Nebraska

James married Alice M. Kohler on 18 Jun 1924 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Alice (daughter of Emil Koahler and Rose Bedlan) was born on 3 Oct 1901 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Dec 2003 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 26 Dec 2003 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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]

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A 1924 graduate of Tobias High School, she taught in rural schools in Saline, Fillmore and Jefferson Counties for 23 years before retiring. She learned to play the button accordian at the age of four. She sat on her father's knee playing the lyrics. Her dad held the accordian and played the bass. (Milligan, p 196).

Mamie married Felix Bedlan on 1 Sep 1926. Felix was born on 14 Jan 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Nov 1989 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ken Chromy instead has her place of death as David City, Butler County, Nebraska.

Hazel married Albert Koca on 28 Nov 1933 in Nebraska. Albert (son of Albert Koca and Ruzena "Rosie" Simic) was born on 29 Jul 1907 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Aug 1997 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Anna Koca on 2 Sep 1930 in Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Albert Koca and Ruzena "Rosie" Simic) was born on 28 Mar 1913 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 Jul 2020 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A Funeral Service for Alfred will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Kim Dunker will officiate the service.

A Graveside Service with Military Rites will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery following the Funeral Service.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan.

Memorials are suggested to the Milligan American Legion HSSK Post 240 or the Fairview Manor in Fairmont.

Alfred James Krupicka of Exeter, Nebraska was born on May 27, 1915 to Kristina Bernasek Krupicka and Charles Krupicka Sr. on a farm southeast of Milligan, Nebraska. He was the fourth of five children. Alfred passed away at the Fairview Manor in Fairmont at the age of 103 years, 8 months and 23 days. He attended Milligan Public School through the 10th grade when he began his farming career working for his brother-in-law, Felix Bedlan Sr. for 50 cents a day. He then partnered with his brother, Charles, on a farm near Geneva. From there Alfred worked for Ewalt Amusement Company and Peter Kiewit Construction. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Alfred volunteered for service in the Coast Guard in February 1942. Alfred received basic training at the Algiers Naval training station, which was across the river from New Orleans. He was then assigned to the Naval Shipyard at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where he served until, he was honorably discharged in November 1943. After leaving the service, Alfred worked for "Swede" Bulin as a mechanic in the service station at the corner of Maple and Main Street in Milligan, Nebraska before purchasing the property and starting the Club Loyal in the basement.

Alfred met Irene Svec at a dance held in the Milligan Auditorium. They were married on August 24, 1948 at the Fillmore County courthouse. Their wedding dance was held in Burress, Nebraska, and the Steinacher Family Harmony Knights band provided the entertainment.

In their first year of marriage Alfred and Irene lived in Milligan next door to Alfred's parents. Irene and Alfred were employed at the Horseshoe Inn where Irene worked as a waitress and cook, and Alfred was a bartender. The couple then moved to Fairbury where Alfred worked in retail sales at Gambles. From Fairbury, Alfred and Irene went back to farming and rented farms northeast of Milligan and north of Grafton and Fairmont for several years. They moved to Exeter around 1955, where they spent the rest of their married life together. Alfred worked for Mumby's service station in Fairmont for several years, as well as, operating his own service station for 3 years in Fairmont. Alfred and Irene also operated a drive-in called the Frosty Inn located in Exeter. Alfred finished his career working for the Nebraska Department of Roads until he retired.

In 1965, Alfred started a polka band with his two sons, Larry and David, called the 3K's. In time, his daughters Carolyn and Judy joined the group. They entertained at many establishments throughout the area, including Milligan, KOLN-TV, and the Nebraska State Fair. Alfred and his son David continued to entertain at various events around the area for many years.

Alfred was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who would do anything for his family. He was an accomplished mechanic and carpenter. In addition to performing mechanical work on farm machinery and the family cars, he built the house at Exeter from the ground up with his father's help. Alfred's greatest love was his family and entertaining with his accordion playing Czech music. Alfred was always looking for opportunities to see many family members together for holiday events. The more the better.

Alfred was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 240 in Milligan for 77 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife Irene of 60 years; his parents Charles and Kristina; brothers and sisters.

He is survived in life by sons Larry (Debby) of Lakewood, Colorado and David (Linda) of Exeter, Nebraska; daughters Carolyn (Mark) Brock of Sidney, Nebraska and Judy (Scott) Hulse of York, Nebraska; Grandchildren Jeff (Stasha) Krupicka of Paris, Texas, Jason (Kelley) Krupicka of Denver, Colorado, Jennifer (Todd) Sheffield of Pella, Iowa, Amanda Brock of Portsmouth, Virginia, Andrew Brock of Sidney, NE, Mariah and Mitchel Hulse of York, Nebraska; and Great Grandchildren Emma and James Krupicka of Denver, Colorado.

(Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy)

Alfred married Irene Josephine Svec on 24 Aug 1948 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Irene (daughter of Josef "Joseph" Svec and Amelia Laun) was born on 18 Mar 1923 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 18 Apr 2008; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary for Louis A. Krupicka

Funeral services for Louis will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Kim Dunker will officiate the services.

Graveside services will follow the funeral in the Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan, Nebraska.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel.

Memorials are directed to the family.

Louis Alfred Krupicka was born to Charles Krupicka and Kristina Bernasek Krupicka on May 22, 1917 at Tobias, Nebraska and passed away September 13, 2015 at the Friend Manor in Friend, Nebraska at the age of 98 years. He was one of 5 children in the family.

Louis met his lifelong partner Elsie June Luzum at Sunset Dance Hall in Lincoln. They were united in marriage November 2, 1944 at the courthouse in Wilber, Nebraska. A reception followed the ceremony at Tabor Hall with a dance by the U-Neta Orchestra. This marriage was blessed with 2 children.

Louis and Elsie resided on a farm near rural Milligan for the first 6 years of marriage. They then purchased their farm near McCool Junction and remained there until 1991 when they purchased a house in the town of McCool Junction. Louis was a very wonderful accordion player. He learned to play the accordion at the age of 8 years old, and played the accordion at many polka dances and family get togethers.

Louis enjoyed farming; he planted milo and soybeans in fields and had cattle, hogs and sheep. Louis and Elsie also raised chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys.

Louis was preceded in death by is parents Charles and Kristina Krupicka of Milligan, wife Elsie, sisters Mamie Bedlan of Milligan and Hazel Koca of Shelby and brother Charles Krupicka Jr. of Geneva.

He is survived by his son Lavern Krupicka of McCool Junction, daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Gary Vodicka of Fairmont, Nebraska, grandchildren Shelley (Vodicka) Timmermans and husband Mike of Hampton, Randy Vodicka of Fairmont, great grandchildren Zachary and Mikaela Timmermans of Hampton, and brother Alfred Krupicka of Fairmont.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Louis married Elsie June Luzum on 2 Nov 1944 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Elsie was born on 1 Jun 1925 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 11 Nov 2010 in Henderson, York County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A graduate of District #71 High School in Milligan. Served in Korea with the 176th Armored Field Artillery Battalion from 1951 through 1953. (Milligan, p 200)

ERVIN BERNASEK 20 Oct 1928 20 Apr 1999 (V) 68416 (Ohiowa, Fillmore, NE) (none specified) 507-42-0602 Nebraska

Ervin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A Funeral Service for Czech will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska. Kim Dunker will preside over the Funeral Service.

A Graveside Service will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery following the Funeral Service.

A Public Visitation will be held at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the Geneva Rescue Squad.

Norris Dean "Czech" Bernasek was born to Jim & Alice (Kohler) Bernasek on June 5, 1935 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County on a farmstead. He passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Fillmore County Hospital at the age of 86 years, 7 months, and 24 days. He was the only child born to this union.

Norris attended Country School District 34, just off of Highway 41 when he was 4 years old. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1952. He played high school sports, including football, basketball, and baseball. After high school, Norris attended Hastings College on a football scholarship. Norris joined the Army a few years later but was released in early 1959 to come home and help his father with the farm.

Norris married Lois on May 18, 1958. Through their union of marriage, 4 children were born: Cindi, Kevin, Michelle, and Tami.

Norris and Lois divorced and Norris married Nancy Kalvoda on October 12, 1988 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Through marriage, He acquired two step children: Christina and Cassandra, who he raised like his own.

Norris loved music. In his younger years, he played drums in various bands, including the Platte Valley Countrymen Band.

In their time together, Norris and Nancy enjoyed dancing, fishing, boating, and camping in luxury at Kansas Lakes Lovewell and Glen Elder. Gambling was another activity they both enjoyed doing together. Norris also enjoyed gardening including tilling the ground, planting, watering, and watching his crops grow. Norris was always a lover of animals, going so far as to name his cattle, with his favorite being "Shakey." Norris was also a huge sports fan and hardly missed a game by his favorite teams, often sitting in his recliner watching intently.

Norris was preceded in death by his parents, Jim & Alice Bernasek; and granddaughters Brittany Rainey and Anasthasta Rainey.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Kalvoda; children Cynthia (Bernasek) & Mike Andreasen, Kevin Bernasek & significant other Karen Hoffman, Michelle (Bernasek) Lemke, Tami (Bernasek) & Ken Vodicka, Christina (Kalvoda) & Tod Davenport and Cassandra (Kalvoda) Wilkerson; and grandchildren Danny, Jeff, Jill, Charlotte, Allie, Sydney, Tyler, Trevor, Tristian, Dylan, Sarah, Anna, Maddison, Davis, Harper, Tristan, Hunter, Dominic, Savannah, and Blakely; and great grandchildren Boden, Hayden, Codie, Riley, Ryan, Brenden, Link, Clara, Mila, Bristol, Katherine and Kaden.


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer & Son Funeral Home)