Anna Zakovec

Notes:

Petr Zakovec instead shows her date of birth as 30 Apr 1845.

Anna married Joseph Hines on 16 Oct 1868 in Illinois. Joseph (son of Joseph Hines) was born in Jan 1845 in Koryta, Plzen-Sever, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 11 Feb 1931 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Morse Bluff, ED 128
Hines, Frank R Head W M Aug 1871 29 M 7 Ill Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
Hines, Annie Wife W F Nov 1873 28 M 7 5/3 Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia
Hines, Annie Dtr W F Feb 1894 6 Nebraska Ill Nebraska
Hines, Mary N Dtr W F 4 Nebraska Ill Nebraska
Hines, Ab a L Dtr W F Jan 1898 2 Nebraska Ill Nebraska

1910 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Morse Bluff, ED 148
Hines, Frank R Hd M W 39 M 17 Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia Farmer
Hines, Anne Wife F W 37 M1 17 10/7 Nebraska Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia
Hines, Anne Libbie Dtr F W 16 S Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska
Hines, Mary M Dtr F W 14 S Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska
Hines, Albina Dtr F W 13 S Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska
Hines, Emma R Dtr F W 8 S Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska
Hines, Joe H Son M W 6 S Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska
Hines, Victor Son M W 4 S Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska
Hines, Otto Son M W 3 S Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska

Frank married Anna M. Nesladek on 11 Apr 1893 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. Anna was born on 8 Nov 1871 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 28 Jan 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He died in an accident.

Joseph married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Racek on 12 Jun 1908 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. Elizabeth (daughter of Vaclav "James" Racek and Veronika Beznoska) was born on 18 Dec 1882 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 24 Oct 1961; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Marie E. Vavak after 1936. Marie was born about 1876; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not listed as a child by Ken Chromy.

John married Marie E. Vavak on 15 Aug 1916. Marie was born about 1876; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Date of death insted shown by Robert Racek as 24 July 1963.

Mrs. Anna Racek, 74, Dies

Mrs. Anna Racek, 74, of Morse Bluff died Sunday night in the Fremont hospital.

Mrs. Racek was born October 3, 1888 in Morse Bluff. She was married December 11, 1907 to Edward Racek who died January 29, 1937. She was a member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge.

Survivors are one son, Raymond, of Morse Bluff; one sister, Mrs. Rudy (Emma) Kavan of Fremont and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday at 2:00 pm at the Moser Funeral Home in North Bend with the Rev. Sherman Ragsdell of Exeter officiating. Organis was Mrs. Donald Proett. She accompanied Ray and Fred Houfek who sang in Czech "Beyond the Sunset" and "Sweet Bye and Bye."

Pallbearers wre Arnold Kavan, John Huska, Raymond Kavan, Otto Hines, Lewis Racek and Edward Virka.

Interment was in Killian cemetery.

(Undated, unreferenced newspaper clipping courtesy of Carolyn Mastny: July 25, 1963 is handwritten on the clipping)

Anna married Edward Racek on 11 Dec 1906. Edward (son of Vaclav "James" Racek and Veronika Beznoska) was born on 15 Sep 1878 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jan 1937 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rudolph Kavan. Rudolph was born before 1891. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna Hines Tenopir

Sis. Anna Tenopir, daughter of Frank R. and Anna Hines, was born Feb. 10, 1894 and passed away at her home Oct. 30, 1961 at the age of 67 years. Most of her life was spent near Morse Bluff, Nebr. except for 14 years when she lived west of North Bend. Sis. Tenopir was a member of our Lodge and of the American Legion auxiliary. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she leaves to mourn her departure her husband, Louis; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Moline of Wahoo and Mrs. Madeline Prochaska of Abie; one sister, Mrs. Mary Bunda of Linwood; three brothers, Joseph, Victor, and Otto Hines of Morse Bluff; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held in North Bend and from Z.C.B.J. Hall in Morse Bluff on Nov. 2, 1961, the Rev. Walter Millett of Cedar Bluffs officiating. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery, North Bend. Members of Lodge Plzen No. 9 of Morse Bluff, Nebraska extend deep sympathy to the bereaved family. Mary L. Racek, Sec'y

Anna married Louis Tenopir on 12 Feb 1924. Louis (son of Albert Tenopir and Anna Racek) was born on 20 Jan 1894 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 4 Aug 1978 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buzek - Mildred H., 89, Milligan, died Wednesday (2/26/97) in Friend. Born, Morse Bluff. Survivors: son, Merle D., Milligan; daughters, Roma B. Bigelow, Kathryn A. Rischling, both Milligan; sister, Julia Kuska, Exeter; nine grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: begins 1 p.m. today, funeral home, Milligan. Memorials in lieu of flowers in care of family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star archives)

Mildred married Miloslav "Milo" Edward Buzek on 28 May 1928. Miloslav (son of Pavel "Paul" Buzek and Anna Marie Braum) was born on 24 Mar 1905 in Turkey Creek, Liberty Township, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jan 1973 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN 505-50-9729

Julia married John Kuska, Jr. on 21 Mar 1931. John was born on 10 Jul 1908 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 Jan 1972 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The funeral for Lillian A. Bauer, 84, of North Bend, formerly of Morse Bluff, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend.

Lillian died Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Fremont Area Medical Center in Fremont.

She was born Sept. 27, 1925, at Morse Bluff. She graduated from North Bend High School and taught at rural schools for two years. She married Joseph D. Bauer on Feb. 7, 1945, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Cedar Hill. They farmed southwest of Morse Bluff and moved to North Bend in 1982. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and the church circle in North Bend and a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Cedar Hill. She was also a member of a Dodge County extension club.

Survivors include: sons, Ron (and wife, Marsha) Bauer of Valentine, Dan (and wife, Kathy) Bauer of Morse Bluff, Dave Bauer of Lincoln, Randy (and wife, Lorrie) Bauer of Chadron, and Jeff (and wife, Louise) Bauer of Morse Bluff; daughters, JoAnne (and husband, Dave) Serel of Phoenix, and Rachelle (and husband, Randy) Eriksen of Omaha; a brother, John (and wife, Adeline) Hines of Morse Bluff; 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandhildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Marie (Vavak) Hines; her husband, stepfather, a son, grandson, two great-grandchildren, a brother and infant sister.

The Rev. Donald Cleary will officiate at Tuesday's funeral. Visitation with family present will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Rosary will be at 4 p.m. Monday and a Vigil Service will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Visitation wlll continue on Tuesday at the funeral home from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery near Morse Bluff.

Memorials may be made to Catholic Social Services.

Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.

Published in the Fremont (NE) Tribune, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy.

Lillian married Joseph D. Bauer on 7 Feb 1945 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. Joseph was born on 9 Jan 1923 in Nebraska; died on 21 Aug 1999 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John M. Hines, 89 years, of Morse Bluff, NE passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Birchwood Manor in North Bend, NE.

John was born to John O. and Marie (Vavak) Hines on August 19, 1927 in Morse Bluff. He graduated from North Bend High School. John married Adeline Vanek on February 8, 1949 at the Presbyterian Church in Prague, NE. He lived in Morse Bluff his entire life where he farmed. He enjoyed stock car racing and fishing. He was a church member and an Elder of the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend.

He is survived by his wife, Adeline; sons, Jim (Diane) Hines of Morse Bluff, NE, John (Nancy) of Colleyville, TX, and Mark (Patrice) of Morse Bluff, NE; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Irv; and sister, Lillian Bauer.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend. The Rev. Michael Hill will officiate. Visitation with family receiving friends will be Monday from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Visitation will continue 1 hour prior to service at the church. Burial will be at Killian Cemetery, near Morse Bluff. Memorial may be designated to: the United Presbyterian Church and Senior Center in North Bend.


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

John married Adeline M. Vanek on 8 Feb 1949 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska. Adeline was born on 6 Oct 1926 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 18 May 2024 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried on 24 May 2024 in Killian Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Date of death insted shown by Robert Racek as 1 July 1918.

Raymond married Mayme Martina Chvatal on 30 Jan 1934 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Mayme was born on 11 Nov 1911 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jun 2003 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wilma A. Mares, 97 years of Fremont passed away Wednesday February 13, 2013 at Nye Pointe Health & Rehab in Fremont. Wilma was born April 8, 1915 in Linwood, NE to Rudolph E. and Emma (Hines) Kavan.

She moved to rural North Bend from Linwood at the age of 14. She graduated from North Bend High School in 1931 and from Midland Lutheran College in 1965. She taught school for 11 years. Wilma married Adolph Mares Oct. 17, 1942 in Grand Island, NE. After her marriage they lived at North Bend where they farmed. They moved to Fremont in 1960. She resumed teaching in 1957 and taught at rural schools until receiving her degree. She then taught in elementary schools for Fremont Public Schools until retiring in 1981. Adolph passed away Jan. 8, 1981.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Fremont, United Presbyterian Women, taught adult Sunday school and had served as a deacon in the church. Member of Fremont Area Medical Center Auxiliary, Retired Teachers Association, locally and at the state level, member of Delta Kappa Gama and American Association of University Women.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother, Raymond Kavan.
Survivors include daughters, Judy Von Seggern and husband Ken, Joan Mares all of Omaha and Carlene Keim and husband Bruce of Syracuse, NE; brother, Arnold Kavan and wife Lorraine of North Bend; sister Vlasta Kavan of Fremont, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Monday, February 18, 2013 at the Presbyterian Church in Fremont with The Rev. Jon Ashley officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8 P.M. and the family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. all at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will continue on Monday 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be given to The Presbyterian Church and to Odyssey-Gentiva Hospice in Fremont.

Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont, NE

Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave. Fremont 68025 402-721-4490

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

Vlasta A. Kavan, 103 years, of Fremont, NE passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Nye Legacy in Fremont.

She was born on April 29, 1917 to Rudolph and Emma (Hines) Kavan on a farm East of Linwood, NE. She had a sister Wilma, born April 8, 1915. She had two brothers, Raymond born July 31, 1920 and Arnold born September 14, 1932. She started her career as a school teacher, teaching at District 56 in 1936. After teaching at District 56 for two years at forty-five dollars a month, she started teaching at District 10 for sixty dollars a month for three years. She taught for two years in Morse Bluff, NE and another two years in Schuyler, NE. Vlasta worked for the Fremont Public Schools for thirty-seven years as a teacher and then a principal.

In 1949, Vlasta received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Midland College and earned this by attending summer school. In 1957, she received her Master of Education degree at the University of Nebraska, which was accomplished through attending night school and summer school classes.

In 1982, Vlasta retired from teaching. She was very involved at church and hospital volunteer work. She joined Altrusa, AAUW, retired teachers, and Pi Lambda Theta.

Vlasta moved to Nye Legacy in 2011 after living at Nye Square for several years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Wilma (Adolph) Mares; brothers, Raymond (Janet) Kavan and Arnold Kavan; nieces, Kristy Kavan and Kim Kavan.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Lorraine Kavan; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be 10:30, Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Presbyterian Church in Fremont. Rev. Earl Underwood will officiate. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.

Memorials may be directed to Fremont Public School Foundation or the Presbyterian Church.

Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Notes:

Arnold D. Kavan, 88 years, of North Bend, NE passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 in Fremont, NE. He was born on September 14, 1932 in North Bend to Rudolph and Emma (Hines) Kavan.

Arnold was a lifetime resident of North Bend. He graduated from North Bend High School, attended 2 years of college at Tarkio College in Missouri, leaving to serve in the U.S. Army. He married Lorraine Webster on September 11, 1960 in Fremont, NE. He was a farmer until 1968 and then worked for Coen Engineering. He decided to do his own contracting, mostly working on remodels.

He was a member of United Presbyterian Church in North Bend, North Bend Volunteer Fire Department, AM Vets Post #20 of North Bend and American Legion Post #340 of Morse Bluff.

Arnold is survived by his wife, Lorraine; son, Greg (Kris) Kavan of North Bend; daughter, Kathy Kavan of Omaha, NE; sister, Vlasta Kavan, and sister-in-law, Rhoda Holstine both of Fremont, NE; 3 grandchildren, Eric (Jenna) Kavan, Brad Kavan, Emma Kavan; 2 great- grandchildren, Hattie and Cohen Kavan all of North Bend; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Raymond Kavan; daughter, Kimberly Kavan; and sister, Wilma Mares.

Memorial service with Military Honors is 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend. Visitation is from 5-7 PM on Friday at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Burial later, at Woodland Cemetery.

Memorial may be directed to the North Bend Senior Center, the United Presbyterian Church or North Bend Community Foundation.

Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

SSN 506-32-3198

Ann married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Merle farmed with his father until 1952 when he moved to Milligan where he was employed by Bulin and Marsh Produce driving a produce truck in the rural area. In 1954, he began employment with the Milligan Public Schools, and has been employed there for 35 years.

Obituary

Merle Dean Buzek was born on June 16, 1929, to Milo E. Buzek and Mildred H. (Hines) Buzek in Milligan, NE. He passed away on August 14, 2024, at the Fillmore County Hospital at the age of 95 years, 1 month and 29 days.

He attended rural school district southwest of Milligan and then attended Milligan High School, graduating in 1946. On April 19,1949 he was united in marriage to Betty Jean (Kotas) and to them two children were born, Marlon Ray and Deborah Jean.

Merle was proud of his Czech heritage and the town of Milligan. He spent 38 years as a custodian and bus driver at Milligan Public Schools, 15 years on the Milligan Auditorium Board, 21 years on the Bohemian National cemetery board and maintained the cemetery grounds at the Kasak cemetery for 16 years. He was also on the Milligan Fire Department, the Milligan village board and an EMT.

He was recently honored as a 75-year member of the Milligan United Methodist Church. He was the church's oldest member and the oldest male resident of Milligan.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking, cards, dominos and dancing. He loved to travel and enjoyed family vacations. His family was the most important thing in his life. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty of 65 years, his father Milo Buzek, mother Mildred (Hines), father-in-law and mother-in-law Henry P. & Mae F. Kotas, brother-in-law Henry Bigelow, sisters Roma Bigelow and Kathy Rischling and great nephew Dean Kassik.

He is survived by his brother-in laws Reenlee Kotas and Dick Rischling, his son Marlon (Judy) Buzek and daughter Deborah (Michael) Kassik. Grandchildren Heather (Eric) Lindsley, Chad (Stephanie) Buzek, Jaymie (Russ) Sebek, Jennifer (Greg) Rutherford, Julie (Scott) Koethe, Justina (Travis) Yound. Great-grandchildren Grant and Logan Lindsley, Tara and Tori Buzek, Makenna, Carter and Cole Sebek, Kennedy and Hudson Rutherford, Olive, Ruby and Oscar Koethe, Weston, Palmer and Griffin Yound. Step-great-grandchildren Erika (Keith Calhoun) Rutherford, Dolan (Lisa) Rutherford and Cal Rutherford. Step great-great grandchildren Georgia Calhoun and Rhylan Rutherford as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Funeral Service for Merle will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska with Lay Pastor Michelle Lessard presiding.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Graveside Services will be conducted following the funeral service at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska.

Memorials are to be directed to the Milligan Auditorium, Milligan United Methodist Church or to the family to be designated at a later date in Merle's name.

From Farmer & Son Funeral Home, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Merle married Betty Jean Kotas on 19 Apr 1949 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Betty (daughter of Henry P. Kotas and Mae Frances Kubicek) was born on 22 Nov 1929 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Dec 2014 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 26 Dec 2014 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A graduate of Milligan High School and of the Lincoln School of Commerce. She worked at the Lincoln County Assessor's office, and after moving to California she became the personnel manager of Sawyer of Napa, a sheepskin tannery and shearling coat manufacturer. (Milligan, p 207). After moving to Milligan in 2005 Roma became a board member of the Milligan Public Library and the Milligan High School Alumni Association. (Milligan, 1988-2008, p 236).

Obituary for Roma Beth Bigelow

Funeral services for Roma will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska, with Chaplain Shari Lagemann officiating. Burial will follow the funeral service at the Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan, Nebraska.

Public visitation will begin Friday from 1 pm until 8 pm at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Memorials are directed to the Milligan Auditorium.

Roma Beth Bigelow, of Milligan, Nebraska passed away on March 2, 2016 at the Friend Manor at the age of 79 years 7 months and 27 days. She was born on July 6, 1936 in Geneva, Nebraska to Mildred H. (Hines) Buzek and Milo E. Buzek. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Roma spent her childhood on a farm in Tobias, surrounded by her loving parents, siblings, cousins and many aunts and uncles. They were a very close family, and spent a lot of their time together at many family gatherings. She graduated from Milligan High in Nebraska and attended the Lincoln School of Commerce.

It was in Lincoln where she met the love of her life, and very strong willed husband, Henry "Hank" Bigelow. Together they wed, and Roma relocated to New Hampshire, Henry's hometown, at the age of 19. This was a daunting task for Roma as she had never been out of the state of Nebraska. To this union, four children were born; Julie, Laura, Beth and Mark. Roma adapted quite well and enjoyed the new experiences of seafood, winding roads and the woods of New England. In 1969 the family headed west, relocating to Napa Valley, California where Roma settled in her new home in the River Park Estates. Although Roma never learned to swim, she now lived on the Napa River, complete with a 31-foot boat and dock in her backyard. Once again, Roma graciously took full advantage of yet another new experience, embracing the valley and all the excitement the wine country offered in the 1970's and 80's. Roma loved to cook?she taught herself how to make gourmet meals and loved to be in charge of catering many meals for the yacht club and marinas. Roma also became an accomplished first mate and fisherman; usually very lucking in landing the largest and heaviest salmon, grouper, or whatever was the catch of the day, much to her husbands chagrin. During this period in the Napa Valley she also worked as a Personnel Manager for Sawyer Tanning of Napa as well as Ray Burlison Real Estate.

After retiring in 1989, she and Hank moved to Florida where they purchased their dream home and dreamboat, which then named "Abracadabra". They spent their time with their good friends at the Hernando Beach Yacht Club where Roma prepared countless feasts for their many parties and functions.

Roma also was an accomplished seamstress, in her younger years, sewing most of the families clothing, as well as upholstering many boat cushions, etc. She loved to do crafts and helped paint and stain her husbands many woodworking projects.

Hank and Roma returned to Milligan in 2005 to spend their remaining years with their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her many relatives in the area. Roma was actively involved in volunteering at the library and the WWII plane crash memorial established on the north corner of Milligan. While retired in Milligan, Roma suffered from a stroke, which greatly reduced her ability to be as active as she wished, however, she continued to move ahead and take care of her husband and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Milo, husband, Henry, and sister-in-laws; Betty Buzek and Joyce Kemp.

She is survived by daughters, son, spouses: Julie Pimentel, Laura (Dean) Kassik, Beth Dunlap, Mark (Becky) Bigelow; sister, brother and spouse; Merle Buzek, Kathy (Dick) Rischling: 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, copied from Farmer and Sons website)

Family/Spouse: Henry Ramsdell Bigelow. Henry was born on 23 Jul 1934 in Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Oct 2012 in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary for Kathryn A. Rischling

A Funeral Service for Kathryn will be held at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. with Kim Dunker presiding.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 pm.

Graveside Services will be conducted following the funeral service in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska.

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

The family requests that casual attire be worn to the funeral service.

Kathryn Ann (Buzek) Rischling was born August 14th, 1941 to Milo and Mildred (Hines) Buzek. She was the third of three children. She departed this life on July 2nd, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was raised on a farm nine miles south of Milligan. She attended rural school district #9 and graduated from Milligan High School in 1959. During her high school years, Kathy lived with her brother, Merle and sister-in-law Betty. She enjoyed spending time with her niece and nephew. After graduation, she attended Nebraska Wesleyan University for one year and then was employed at Lincoln Mutual Life Insurance until her marriage.

Kathy married Richard (Dick) Rischling on April 14th, 1962. To this union, one son and two daughters were born. Jan in 1964, Rebecca in 1965 and Kristine in 1968. They purchased a home in Milligan and resided there until her death. While raising her children, the family could be found spending much of their time making memories with both the Buzek and Rischling families. Countless days were spent with her husband and children fishing, hunting, cooking and taking small road trips. Her children had always been her pride and joy, and their future success always remained near and dear to her heart.

For the majority of her married life, Kathy was a homemaker and a devoted mother . She was an exceptionally gifted cook and baker. For many years, she worked part-time at the local grocery store, " The Food Basket" as a cashier. Kathy was actively involved in the Milligan Community. One of her greatest accomplishments was being on the Milligan History Book Committee and developing the Milligan History Books. She was also an original member of the Town and Country Women's Club, served many years on the Milligan Library board and was on the World War II Memorial Committee. In her free time, Kathy enjoyed taking trips with the "girls" to the casino where she would spend many hours at the slots enjoying laughter and unforgettable memories.

Throughout the years, Kathy and Dick kept busy chasing their 8 grandkids to numerous events and enjoyed having their home full of kids. She always took the time to play games with the grandkids and taught them how to bake her special recipes from her Czech heritage. In their later years, Kathy and Dick were blessed with 13 great grandchildren. Her greatest pastime in life was watching them all grow. She was fortunate enough to have her entire family living within fifteen miles, which resulted in daily visits from at least one of her family members. She was so proud of her family and was never shy to express how accomplished they all are.

As her health declined over the last 15 months, Kathy gained an extended group of her new "family" through her dialysis nurses and fellow patients. Although dialysis was never her favorite, she was eternally grateful for the new friendships she made.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Milo & Mildred Buzek; in-laws Adolf & Mary Rischling; sister, Roma (Henry) Bigelow; sister-in-law Betty Buzek; sister-in-law Arlene (James) Luzum; brother-in-law Robert Rischling, Al Kudlacek, and Dean Placek; niece, Kim Luzum and nephews Jay Luzum and Paul Placek.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard; children Jan (Tammy) Rischling, Becky Vonderfecht, and Kristi (Steve) Briske all of Milligan; brother, Merle Buzek; sister-in-law Alma Placek, Irma Kudlacek, and Carolyn Rischling; grandchildren Mitchell (Kelly) Rischling, Rachel (Jared) Johnson, Dillon Rischling, Jordan (Emily) Zwickl, Megan (Jake) Johnson, Katie (Shane) Roesler, Stephanie (Riley) Bohlken, and Kylie (Wyatt) Schoenholz; great grandchildren Kash, Kyah, Maelynn, Brynnlye, Landri, Kollins, Baylor, Indi, Luke, Rhett, Colt, Baby Roesler, Dax and Whit along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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

Katheryn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary

Delmar John Kuska was born on February 10, 1932, in Milligan, Nebraska, to John Kuska, Jr. and Julia (Hines) Kuska. He had a younger brother, Verlyn (Butch), and a younger sister, Judy.
The family lived on the Kuska home place south of Exeter. Delmar attended country school Dist. #5 through the eighth grade and graduated from Milligan High School with the class of 1949. During his high school years, he and his cousin, Merle Buzek, stayed with their grandparents, Joe and Lizzie Svec, in Milligan.
Delmar enjoyed all outdoor sports - hunting, fishing, and ice skating - and playing with the Bob Chudly band. After graduation he worked with a crew putting up grain bins and helped farmers in the area. In March, 1951, Delmar enlisted in the United States Navy for four years. He received the National Defense Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was stationed on Guam for 28 months, and received his discharge on March 9, 1955. He began to farm, and on May 24, 1956, he was married to Marjorie Langhorst at the South Lutheran Church by Ohiowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ohiowa, where the family still belongs. They were blessed with a daughter, Shelli, and a son, Galen.
Delmar farmed and raised livestock in the Milligan/Exeter area all of his married life. The first few winters Delmar worked at the Melton Issler Motor Co., Swede's Garage, and Tom's Place. Delmar served on the Milligan School Board, and the Church Council; he was Commander of Milligan Legion Post #240 for three years, and managed the Legion Bar for many years. He was a member of the Milligan Czech Brass Band since he came home from the service. He enjoyed meeting friends for coffee at Elaine's. He and Marge attended many dances, and the school and sports activities of their children and grandchildren, Casey, Allee, Megan, Steve, and Jake. They enjoyed some nice trips with family and friends. Delmar never quite retired from farming. He maintained his cow/calf operation until a couple of years ago, and helped Galen whenever he got the chance. Delmar passed away at the Friend Manor on Sunday, February 3, 2013, one week short of his 81st birthday.
Preceding him in death were his parents, grandparents, and brother Butch.
Survivors include his wife, Marge; daughter and son-in-law, Shelli & Jeff Krupicka; son and daughter-in-law, Galen & Sharon Kuska; grandchildren, Steve Krupicka, Jake Krupicka, Casey Kuska & wife Kristina, Allee Kuska, Megan Kuska & fianc? Justin White; sister and brother-in-law, Judy & Jerry Ware, sister-in-law, Joan Kuska and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted from the Milligan Auditorium on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, with Pastor James Sells and Father Rand Langhorst officiating. Deb Brunkow accompanied Karen Filipi who sang "One Day At A Time". Casket bearers were John Becker, Roger Brandt, Marlon Buzek, Ronald Kuska, Russell Langhorst and John Kassik. Interment was in the Bohemian National Cemetery with Farmer & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Memorials are directed to the Milligan American Legion.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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

Family/Spouse: Joan Theresa Harre. Joan (daughter of John Henry Harre and Theresa Leif) was born on 19 Sep 1936 in Nebraska; died on 9 Jun 2021 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Keith graduated from North Bend High School in 1954 and entered the U.S. Army in 1957 in which he served two years. He is presently farming the home place which has been in the family for over 75 years. He is a member of the Morse Bluff V.F.D. and Legion Post No. 340 of Morse Bluff.

Obituary

Keith Eugene Racek, 84 years, of Morse Bluff, NE lost his battle with cancer on Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

He was the oldest of 2 children born on March 2, 1936 to Ray and Mayme (Chvatal) Racek near Morse Bluff, NE.

Keith grew up like most kids of this time, playing with his brother Bob spending time with his friends (the nearer the neighbor was the closer the friendship). Keith spent many hours with Marv Hines, walking to school together, sharing a pint of ice cream with 2 wooden spoons as they walked home after school. Keith went to Morse Bluff school till 10th grade then went to North Bend til he graduated high school. Keith enlisted in the Army March 27, 1959 where he served 2 years in the Fort Lewis, Washington. He felt he could have stayed in Washington to be a logger if his father hadn't instilled a responsibility to the farm. He returned to Morse Bluff and the farm and put his everything into what was needed. Keith was a humble, caring, supportive, hard working, and fiercely loyal to those who were there for him. Morse Bluff and its people meant a lot to Keith he grew up on the same farm where he lost his battle against cancer.

Keith was a volunteer fireman for many years and ran the road grader for 23 years. He was on the township board for 61 years, American Legion, and board member of the Killian Cemetery managing the ground. He became a ZCBJ member at the age of 1 when his parents bought him a policy. Since then, it changed names to WFLA which Keith continued to be an active member to assist the Czech community. In 1995, Keith met Gilberta "Gilly" Gregg and after 2 years of dating they married.

Keith enjoyed becoming a father and grandfather. Keith and Gilly made a great life together, working hard on the farm, assisting Mayme until she passed in 2003, and attending WFLA conventions and toy shows. Keith had a passion for John Deer (model size) toy tractors and successfully rebuilt over 200.

Keith went from hospital to nursing home trying to recover from pneumonia when he received the news of cancer. Gilly could not stand the thought of Keith going through all that away from home and her. Keith's wish was to be at home until the end. He was in a lot of pain and discomfort during his last days, but Gilly fulfilled Keith's wish to be at home.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bob; and nephew, Jim.

He is survived by wife, Gilly; children, Gregg Dau, Kendra (Mark) Remington, Renee (Jeff) Robinson, and Clay Mueller; grandchildren, Faith Wagner, Alex Wagner, Dru Mueller, Camden Mueller, Hunner Juzenas, Parker Robinson, Kennen Robinson, Kloey Dau, Elizabeth Remington, Alisha Micek, and Lexi Micek; nieces, Laura Macinio and Bonnie Vaughan; nephews, Ted and Paul Racek.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. at the North Bend funeral home. Friends and family will be sharing memories of Keith starting at 4 P.M..

In Lieu of Flowers, please give donations to Morse Bluff American Legion, Killian Cemetery, or Morse Bluff Volunteer Fire Department.

Moser Memorial Chapel, 1040 N. Main, North Bend, NE 68648 402-652-8159.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Keith married Gilberta A. Gregg on 10 Oct 1995. Gilberta was born on 27 Dec 1946 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa; died on 3 Dec 2023 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Lee graduated from North Bend High School in 1959 and entered the U.S. Navy Reserve in 1961 and served actively from 1962-64. The Robert Lee Racek family presently resides on the late Madelyn Hajek farm west of Morse Bluff which has been in the family since 1946.

Robert has served six years on the School Board of Dist. 14, is a member of the Morse Bluff V.F.D. for 21 yrs., Bohemia Township Board, and Legion Post No. 340 of Morse Bluff.

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]