Josefa Marc

Notes:

She was the daughter of Matej and Marie Blaha Marc. (Milligan, p 220).

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Precinct
Enumerated 26 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 32 Sheet 6B
124-126
Bures, Josefa Head F W 57 Wd 8/7 AustBohemia AustBohemia AustBohemia 1881 English Farmer
Bures, Jaems Son M W 23 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia Laborer Home Farm
Bures, Charles Son M W 19 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia Laborer Home Farm
Bures, William Son M W 17 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia Laborer Home Farm
Bures, Rose T. Dtr F W 16 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia
Bures, Anton Son M W 15 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia

Josefa married Frantisek "Frank" Bures before 1881 in Bohemia. Frantisek was born about 1840 in Volenice, Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 24 Feb 1907 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Josef "Joseph" Zeleny on 18 Feb 1901. Josef was born on 18 Mar 1876 in Nehodivo, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 17 Nov 1932 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Anna Janda on 22 May 1907. Anna (daughter of Josef Janda and Josefa "Josie" Rejsek) was born on 16 May 1884 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 May 1933 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 26 May 1933 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Frances B. "Fannie" Posvar after 1935. Frances (daughter of Martin Posvar and Frances "Fannie" Caha) was born on 10 Jul 1894 in Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska; died on 17 Mar 1951 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 19 Mar 1951 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ella Schmidt. Ella was born on 5 Apr 1894; died in Jun 1980 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Pauline Hromadka on 2 Aug 1910 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Pauline (daughter of John Hromadka and Anna Kral) was born on 5 Jun 1890 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Dec 1965 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Abbie Luksik. Abbie was born after 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charles Sluka. Charles was born before 1894. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As he was the youngest of the family and lost his father at an early age, his mother, Josefa, lived with him. Tom's Dance-Mor Orchestra furnished music for dances from 1942 - 1945. Besides he and his daughter, Darlene, other members were Frank Koahler, Arthur Aksamit, Rudy and Irene Capek, Charles Jirkovsky, Emil Bernasik and Irene Hospodsky. Tom lost his right hand in a corn sheller accident in October 1946, but continued farming. He later retired to Exeter. (Milligan, pp 222 - 223).

Thomas married Mary Fujan before 1920. Mary (daughter of Joseph Fujan and Anna Mikula) was born about 1899 in Nebraska; died on 7 Mar 1982 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michael married Frances Uldrich on 30 Jun 1926. Frances (daughter of Adolph Uldrich and Antonie Stejskal) was born on 10 Sep 1909 in Nebraska; died on 4 Feb 1985 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Feb 1985 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charles Kovanda, Jr.. Charles (son of Charles Kovanda and Christina "Tena" Bartu) was born on 12 May 1906 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 May 1991 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Carl H. Arbuck. Carl was born on 30 Jun 1907 in Nebraska; died on 4 Feb 1989 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Funeral Notice

Sylvia M. Johnson, age 96, of Fairmont, died Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Fairmont. Born May 25, 1919, in Geneva, to James & Ella (Schmidt) Bures.

Survivors: daughter, Linda Schafer & husband Louis of Tobias; sons, Lowell Johnson of Geneva, Hubert Johnson & wife Frances of Geneva; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Monday at Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva with Pastor Diane Ryder. Graveside services: Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation begins Sunday 1 to 8 pm with family greeting friends from 4 to 6 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home. Memorials are directed to Fairview Manor in Fairmont. Condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com


Obituary for Sylvia M. Johnson

Funeral services for Sylvia will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Pastor Diane Ryder will officiate the service.

Graveside services will follow the funeral service and be held in the Geneva Public Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m.

Memorials are directed to Fairview Manor in Fairmont.

Sylvia M. (Bures) Johnson was born on May 25, 1919 to James and Ella (Schmidt) Bures on the family farm northwest of Geneva. She passed away on April 7, 2016 at Fairview Manor in Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 96 years, 10 months, and 13 days.

She attended District 81 country school and graduated from Geneva High School in 1936 at the age of 16. While she went to high school, she took piano lessons from Ruth Ann Coddington. Her apartment was upstairs in Kritner Funeral Home. After graduation, Sylvia taught piano lessons for four years to the neighbor kids, receiving $.50 an hour. At one time, she had 32 students. She traveled to their homes to teach them lessons on the piano.

She met Joseph Tesar, and while going together it was war time and there were no jobs. In May of 1942, they went to Paterson, New Jersey and went to work at the Curtis Wright Aeronautical Aircraft Plant. She worked on an experimental single cylinder engine. She worked there for 6 months for $.50 an hour, working on the test cells which were 80 feet high. She would run the motor until a break down and then tear everything apart, change oil, rebuild the motor and start over.

In 1944, Sylvia and Joseph were married, and a daughter, Linda Louise, was born to this union. Their marriage ended in divorce.

In 1947, Ross Johnson came around looking for iron for his welding business. Sylvia and Ross were married on November 5, 1949. Ross had a son, Hubert, from a previous marriage. They worked hard on the farm. On October 30, 1955, a little farmer was born, Lowell Ross.

Sylvia was a member of the First United Congregational Church Of Christ, The Geneva Jr. Township Extension Club, and the VFW Auxiliary. She liked to polka, do embroidery, crochet, and play bingo. She also like to fish, but didn't like eating them. She was an excellent cook. No one ever left without getting plenty to eat.

In January of 2010, She had enough snowdrifts and called Fairview Manor to come pick her up. She resided there until her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ross; her daughter-in-law Wanda Johnson; and grandson-in-law Kenneth Woodward.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Louis) Schafer of Tobias; sons Lowell Johnson of Geneva and Hubert (Frances) Johnson of Geneva. She is also survived by grandchildren:
Larry (Gina) Schafer of Tobias and their children Mikayla, Hailey, and Kolby
LuAnn (Brian) Jackson of Tobias and their children Brianna, Brandon, and Bridgette, Lonnie (Jamie) Schafer of Tobias and their children Chase and Madison
Lee (Shana) Schafer of Daykin and their daughter Olivia
Eric (Jessie) Johnson of Milligan and their children Liberty, Logan, and Toby
Justin Johnson of Geneva and daughters Kynzley and Alayna
Ross (Elane) Johnson of Geneva and their son Henry
Michael (Louise) Johnson of Lincoln and their children Matthew and family
Connie Woodward of Fairmont and her son Kenneth III and family and her daughters Elizabeth (Keith) Jasperson and Grace Woodward and Matt.
Donna (Dennis) Oliva of Milligan and their children Lindsey (Shane) Stone and family and Colton and his daughter Madison and Nathan Oliva.

Funeral services for Sylvia were held on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Pastor Diane Ryder officiated the service. The recorded selections "In The Garden" and "How Great Thou Art" were played during the service.

Pallbearers for the service included Larry Schafer, Lonnie Schafer, Lee Schafer, Eric Johnson, Justin Johnson, and Ross Johnson. Honorary bearers included all of Sylvia's other grandchildren. Interment was held following the funeral service in the Geneva Public Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the Fairview Manor. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

(Both courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

John married Mildred Rose Zelenka on 22 Sep 1936. Mildred (daughter of Frank Zelenka and Anna Krejdl) was born on 6 Feb 1918 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Mar 2012 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Richard was stationed at Camp Hale, Colorado while serving in the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he farmed east of Geneva for twelve years. He later worked for the Standard Oil Company of Fairmont, and in 1966 he moved his family to Colorado. He retired from the City of Loveland Water Department on June 30, 1985, after 15 year of employment. (Milligan, p 219).

SSN 507-42-1959

Richard married Lola Vlasta Stofer before 1945 in Camp Hale, Eagle County, Colorado. Lola was born on 6 Nov 1924 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Nov 1989 in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Passed away when he was three days old. (Milligan, p 222).

Notes:

Veteran of World War II. (Milligan, p 223).

Notes:

Taught rural school. (Milligan, p 223).

Irene M. Slezak M. Slezak 86, Milligan, died Monday (11/10/08) in Geneva. Born to Thomas & Mary (Fujan) Bures at Exeter, Neb. Survivors: sons, Thomas Slezak, Fairmont; James "Jake" Slezak, Geneva; Gerald Slezak, Milligan; daughter, Jeanne Kottas, Ogallala; sister, Dorothy Buzek, Exeter; Darlene Kroeger, Lincoln; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Private family services Thursday at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Private family graveside services at Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation beginning Wednesday (11/12/08) 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Exeter Senior Center; American Cancer Society; Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Services by Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel

Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 11/12/2008; Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Family/Spouse: James Slezak, Jr.. James (son of James Slezak, Sr. and Josefa "Josephine" Simacek) was born on 3 Oct 1912 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Jan 1986; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dorothy taught in rural school district #33, #2, and #25, barely sustaining herself on the $40 month salary. Drama, music, and home economics were main high school interests, along with her ability to relate to children. (Milligan, p 230).

Dorothy married Richard Otto Buzek on 10 Sep 1946. Richard (son of Rudolph Fred Buzek and Anna Nadherny) was born on 8 Jan 1923 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 3 Aug 1995 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Worked for Dr. L. Arnot at Exter as a dental assistant. She was also a featured singer and played the Saxophone for the Dance-Mor Orchestra with her father, Thomas, who played the four row button accordion. (Milligan, p 223).

Obituary

Darlene M. Kroeger, 89, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016. Born to Thomas and Mary (Fujan) Bures on December 21, 1926, on a farm near Exeter, she loved sewing, cooking, and being outside enjoying the garden and flowers. Darlene traveled with her husband for several years, kept in touch with family, and always took care of her friends. Darlene was proud of her Czech heritage. She had a special place in her heart for her dog, Buddy.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Robert Wayne; daughters, Connie Rae (Kroeger) D' Agosta and husband, Tony D' Agosta, Kay Frances (Kroeger) Francis; granddaughters, Karla Rae (Joseph) Selness, Mary Beth D'Agosta, Michelle Renae Francis (Kim Dorste); great-grandsons, Gideon Peter Selness, Asher Joseph Selness. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Mae Kroeger; son-in-law, Michael Frank Francis.

Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 5200 R St. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center, 201 S 68th St. Place, #100, Lincoln, NE 68510. Condolences may be left online at www.lincolnccfh.com.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

Obituary

A Funeral Service for Bernard will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Milligan, Nebraska with Pastor Murry Johnston presiding.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family greeting the public from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Military Graveside Services will be conducted by the Milligan American Legion HSSK Post 240 at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska.

Memorials are to be directed to the Milligan American Legion or the Milligan Fire & Rescue.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic masks will be required.

All requirements by the DHM for COVID-19 protocol will be followed.

A Livestream Video of the Funeral Service 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. You do not have to have Facebook to view the Livestream Video.

Bernard Wayne Zeleny was born to Mike Zeleny and Frances Uldrich Zeleny on December 26, 1926 at the farm home 2 miles south of Burress, Nebraska. Bernard left his family's arms for God's on October 28, 2020 at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Nebraska.
As a young boy, Bernard attended Country School District #68 for two years and after his parents moved to the home place, he finished his country schooling at District #25. He later graduated with the Class of 1944 from Exeter Public School. During his youth, he enjoyed hunting with his childhood friend, Don Sluka, also trapping fur bearing animals. He was a loyal member of a beef 4-H Club. Bernard played football in High School and was active in school plays.

During World War II, Bernard was drafted into the US Army at 18 years old and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was a 74 year member of the Milligan American Legion Post #240; serving faithfully in the Color Guard. He was a Charter Member of the Milligan Rural Fireman, later serving as President. He was a member of the Milligan Lodge, Knights of Pythias, serving in all officer positions until attaining Chancellor. Bernard was an active member of the Milligan United Methodist Church for over 60 years.

Bernard was united in marriage to Lorene Tesar on April 19, 1951 in the little white Methodist Church in Milligan. They lived their entire married life of 68 years on a farm northwest of Milligan. He was a farmer and enjoyed farming with John Deere and Oliver tractors. Bernard raised cattle all of his life. He enjoyed fixing things, reading and watching TV, especially local news, weather, and farm markets.

God blessed their marriage with two precious children, Carol Louise and David Wayne.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather with a kind heart and a gentle spirit. Bernard was a man of simple tastes. He loved his family and treasured his friends. His gentle soul and quiet manner earned him the affection and admiration of many. His hard work and thoughtful management enabled his family to survive and thrive.

Bernard was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lorene, his parents, Mike and Frances Zeleny, brother, Bob Zeleny, brother & sister-in-law, Ralph and Arlene Hromadka, parents-in-law, James and Barbara Tesar, and nephew, Jim Zeleny.

He is survived by his children: daughter, Carol and husband, Patrick Darnell of Lincoln; and son, David of Milligan; grandchildren: Heather Liggett of Kansas; Benjamin Darnell of Tucson, Arizona; Laura and husband, Cody Valentine of Beatrice; and Kristen Zeleny of Lincoln; great-grandchildren: Aurora and Henry Liggett, Boston Donovan Zeleny and Vincent Valentine; sister-in-law, Diane Zeleny; nieces and nephews: Barbara Hromadka; Mike and wife, Amy Zeleny; Jeff Zeleny; Logan, Sam and Max Zeleny; Claire, Katherine, John and Lauren Zeleny; Deb and husband, Todd Cook and family; and Cindy Thieszen; and many cousins and friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Bernard married Lorene Jean Tesar on 19 Apr 1951 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Lorene (daughter of James Jerry Tesar and Barbara A. Becwar) was born on 19 Mar 1931 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 7 Jul 2019 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Biographical info below copied from his FindAGrave memorial page:

US Army

A 67-year-old rural Fillmore County man was killed Saturday in a tractor rollover near Exeter.

According to the Nebraska State Patrol, Robert D. Zeleny of Fairmont died in the 3:12 p.m. accident, a quarter-mile east of Road 19 on the county Road K.

A large bale of hay fell from a front loader of Zeleny's tractor, causing the tractor to flip and killing the farmer instantly, the Associated Press reported.

Hastings Tribune October 28, 2002.

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

DEMING, NEW MEXICO - Sherrill Joyce Davis Born January 21st, 1952 in Friend, Nebraska
Died October 14, 2023 in Deming, New Mexico

Sherrill attended school at Milligan Public Schools in Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska with a public teaching degree. She worked in management with Carol Wright for many years before co-founding Carpets Direct floor covering store with her husband in Lincoln, Ne.

She found peace and enjoyment in nature, hiking, gardening, family, chocolate, and coffee amongst other things. She moved to the mountains outside of Deming, New Mexico with her husband in 2008 upon retirement.

Sherrill had a huge heart and loved her husband, Tom, son, Travis, and all of her family and friends. She passed away after living with cancer the past 2 and a half years.

She will be forever missed by the people in her life. She would want us all to enjoy our lives and be good to one another!

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, published in the Lincoln Journal Star, 8 November 2023)