Czechs in Nebraska - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Kucera/Simanek

Rebecca Hamilton — 10 Sep 2005 1:05:25 GMT

I am related to your Kucera's and Simanek's, and I have a volume of information. Louis Kucera would be my great uncle on my Kucera line, and Anna Simanek would be my great aunt on the Simanek line. Joseph Kucera was my great grandfather, and Thomas Simanek was my great grandfather.
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Kucera/ Simanek Saunders Co NE

Jeff — 19 Feb 2004 6:15:16 GMT

I'm looking for any info on the Kucera /Simanek families from Saunders Co NE. I have Louis Simanek born 12-5-1867 married to Antonia Simanek born 4-14-1871. Then I have Louis Dad to be a John Kucera married to Barbara Simanek. Then from Antonias side I have her parents to be Joseph Simanek and Elizabeth Kadlecek(Kadlae perhaps)...Anyone with info please contact me or post here....Thanks

Frank Mareska/o

Shirley — 21 Jul 2003 8:00:05 GMT

Any info on Frank Mareska/o married to Mary Novak. Had two sons, one, Phillip was born 3 Apr 1895, St. Paul, Howard County, NE, other son unknown.

Nemecek Vogeltanz

Sharon — 28 May 1999 8:49:54 GMT

I'm trying to locate relatives of my grandfather Thomas Nemecek. He married my grandmother Margaret Vogeltanz in Nebraska around 1894. If anyone has any information on either of my grandparents relatives I would be very grateful. Thanks, Sharon

Omaha, NE Czechs mostly came in through what port???

Kathleen O'Brien — 25 Oct 2005 5:56:20 GMT

I am having no luck finding any ships' manifests of my Czech ancestors even with their year of entry into the US. I was told that there were many ports of entry, even Texas, other than New York, where the Czech families could have entered.

I have checked all databases from New York with no luck. Do you know where your Nebraska, preferably Omaha, NE Czech relatives entered the US?

Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.
Kathleen

HAJEK

cleone — 9 Sep 2005 12:11:19 GMT

I'm in search of Albin HAJEK born 9 Feb. 1888, died 3 Jan. 1958 in America. He went to America in 1907 where he married Johana ?, born 1888. They had 2 children: Ferdinand and Marie. I have him on a 1910 census but loose him after that. Help would be greatly appreciated, obits, marriage info, anything.

Info on Sterba in NE

ftiffany — 13 Sep 2003 11:10:21 GMT

My grandfather was Charles Emil Sterba. He was born in 1906 in Omaha, NE. I Believe that his parents were Joseph and Emma Sterba. I found a Joseph Sterba that my dad look exactly like in the book of Czech in Nebraska. Wondering if anyone has any information on this family line.

I am currently in Germany and would like to see the area that the family came from before moving back to the states.

So any information would be great. Thanks for your help.

Felicia Tiffany

George VRTATKO died 2-22-2003 formerly of Kimball, NE

NelliBlu28 — 2 Mar 2003 7:52:07 GMT

Abstract from Western Nebraska Observer - Kimball

George VRTATKO

George Vrtatko, 74 of Dix died on Saturday, February 22, 2003 at Bull Head City, Arizona. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kimball with the Rev. Robert Karnish as celebrant. Burial will be in Dix Rural Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 27 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thurs. from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. He was born June 13, 1928 in Kimball a son of Rose and Frank Vrtatko. George attended Dix School and graduated from Kimball County High School. He lived his entire life on a farm south of Dix building his own house in 1962 with his wife Ellen Mary (Svitak) whom he married October 8, 1955 at St. John's Catholic Church in Howells, NE. George is survived by his loving wife Ellen of many years, two sons, James Vrtatko of Dix and Rodney and daughter-in-law Chris (Stahla) Vrtatko, and three grandsons, Michael, Trustin, and Jonathan all of Pine Bluffs. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Rudy and an infant brother Emil.
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SMISEK -- Mary, 91, Wilber, died 5/30/2003

NelliBlu28 — 5 Jun 2003 7:52:24 GMT

Abstract Lincoln Journal Star 6-2-2003

SMISEK -- Mary, 91, Wilber, died Friday (5/30/03). Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber. Wilber Czech Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today.

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Leander J. STUCHLIK died 3-31-2003

NelliBlu28 — 6 May 2003 4:01:53 GMT

Abstract from Lincoln Journal Star

Leander J. STUCHLIK
AURORA, Colo. - Leander J. Stuchlik, 90, of Aurora, Colo., died March 31 in Colorado. Stuchlik was born Feb. 23, 1913, to Anton and Catherine (Paseka) Stuchlik in Prague. He attended District 94 and graduated from Prague High School in 1931. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1942 to 1946 on the PT boats. He served on the same squadron with John F. Kennedy. In 1944 he married Phyllis Foley in Rhode Island. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a brother, Joe Stuchlik of Abie and a great-granddaughter, Sabrina. Mass of Christian Burial was held April 7 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Brighton, Colo. Burial was at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colo., with military honors.

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HOKUF -- Victor L., 95, Crete died Saturday (8/23/03).

NelliBlu28 — 25 Aug 2003 7:09:10 GMT

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR
HOKUF -- Victor L., 95, Crete, widower of Dorothy, died Saturday (8/23/03). Survivors: brother-in-law, spouse, Emil and Betty Bartu, Lincoln; nephew, Brent Bartu, Lincoln. Cremation has taken place, burial of ashes at a later date, Wilber Czech Cemetery. Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber.

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Ancestry of Kaspar family

Camille H. Smith — 25 Jul 2003 12:30:46 GMT

My grandmother, Teresie (Cjathaml) Kaspar had a sister, Katherine Kaspar. She married a Maruska and had a daughter, Mildred. The last information I have is that he was a Nebraska rancher and had twelve children. I am doing a genealogy on the Kaspar familyn and would like to know if there are any relatives out there.

Jenay (Breunig) KUMPULA died 5-21-2003

NelliBlu28 — 5 Jun 2003 7:57:28 GMT

Abstract Wahoo News June 2003

Jenay KUMPULA
LINCOLN – Jenay (Breunig) Kumpula, 49, of Lincoln died May 21 at the Madonna Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln after suffering with cancer for the past year. Kumpula was born May 25, 1953, to Richard and Norma (Koukal) Breunig of Wahoo. She was preceded in death by her mother and her grandparents. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 24, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln with Revs. David Hintz, Michael Christensen and Charles Townsend as concelebrants. Burial was at St. Francis Cemetery in Wahoo with Rev. Thomas Dunavan of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church presiding. Butherus, Maser and Love of Lincoln was in charge of the arrangements.

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VANEK -- Martha M., 81, Lincoln, died 5/30/2003

NelliBlu28 — 5 Jun 2003 7:54:00 GMT

Abstract Lincoln Journal Star 6-2-2003

VANEK -- Martha M., 81, Lincoln, died Friday (5/30/03). Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Blessed Sacrament Parish, 1704 Lake St. Visitation:9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.; one hour before services, the church. Rosary service:7 p.m. today, funeral home.

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Bob A. POJAR

NelliBlu28 — 2 Jun 2003 9:08:54 GMT

Abstracts from SOUTH SIOUX CITY STAR May 2003

Bob A. POJAR
Bob A. Pojar, 74, of South Sioux City died Monday, May 19, 2003 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Services were May 24 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patterson Culligan officiating. Burial was in the Omaha Valley Cemetery. Mr. Pojar was born Aug. 6, 1928 in Norfolk, Neb., the son of Herman and Rose E. (Kucera) Pojar. He grew up in the Battle Creek and Pilger, Neb., area. He married Edna M. Matney Dec. 23, 1948 in South Sioux City. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Richard; and three brothers, Wally, Leo and John.

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Evalyn WOZNIAK d. 4-28-2003 Madison, NE

NelliBlu28 — 17 May 2003 1:58:35 GMT

Abstract from York News Times

MADISON -- Services for Evalyn WOZNIAK, 75, Madison, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at Trinity United Methodist Church here. The Rev. Randall Dilts will officiate with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Resseguie Funeral Home of Madison is in charge of arrangements. She died Monday, April 28, 2003, at Countryside Home in Madison.

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Mary RUZICKA

NelliBlu28 — 17 May 2003 1:55:20 GMT

Mary RUZICKA
CLARKSON - Services are pending at Miller Funeral Home here for Mary Ruzicka, 101, formerly of Clarkson, who died Friday, May 2, 2003, at Parkview Nursing Home in Dodge.

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Wilfred J. WIRKA died 4-26-2003 Prague,NE

NelliBlu28 — 17 May 2003 1:55:35 GMT

PRAGUE – Wilfred J. WIRKA, 91, of Prague died Saturday, April 26, at his home. Wirka was born March 13, 1912, to Joseph and Carrie (Chvatal) Wirka on the family farm near Prague. He graduated from Prague High School in 1931. On Feb. 21, 1939, he married Helen Kavan in Fremont. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 29, at Kucera Funeral Home in Prague with lay minister Jerry L. Kracl officiating. Burial was in the Prague National Cemetery with graveside honors by the Prague Volunteer Fire Department. Kucera Funeral Home of Prague was in charge of the arrangements.

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Fred E. "Skipper" MALY died 4-14-2003

NelliBlu28 — 6 May 2003 4:00:24 GMT

Abstract from Lincoln Journal Star

Fred MALY
WAHOO – Fred E. "Skipper" Maly, 77, of Wahoo died Monday, April 14 at the Saunders County Community Hospital in Wahoo. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, April 21 at 10 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo with Rev. Rudy Oborny officiating. A scripture service will be held Sunday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery in Wahoo. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 19 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home before the service at the church on Sunday evening and Monday, April 21 until 9:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Svoboda Funeral Home of Wahoo is in charge of the arrangements.

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Wilma DOCEKAL d. April 2003

NelliBlu28 — 6 May 2003 3:59:08 GMT

Abstract from Lincoln Journal Star

Wilma DOCEKAL
OMAHA – Services for Wilma V. Docekal, 78, of Omaha were held Monday, April 21, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Omaha. Burial was at Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband, Anton Docekal; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard K. and Marcia Docekal of Ogallala; daughters and son-in-law, Merry Carol and Garry G. Cox of Fremont and Lori S. Docekal of Fremont; a brother, Leonard Palm of Ceresco and a sister, Lenore Saxton of Florida; grandchildren, Kent and Monte Docekal and Sarah, Aaron and Shane Cox. Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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POSKOCHIL -- Laura Lee died 4-29-2003

NelliBlu28 — 6 May 2003 3:56:18 GMT

Abstract from Lincoln Journal Star

POSKOCHIL -- Laura Lee, 81, Pawnee City, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday (4/29/03). Born on a farm near Sweetwater (6/9/21) to Carl and Cora (Smith) Rasmussen. Married, James Poskochil (5/14/40) in Kearney. To this union seven sons and six daughters were born. She and husband farmed near Gibbon, Davey, Hallam and moved to a farm near Pawnee City in 1973. Preceded in death by parents; son, Harlan; brothers, Leslie and Walt; granddaughter, Kerri Spilker; great-grandson, Devin Spilker; daughter-in-law, Donna Poskochil. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Presbyterian Church, Pawnee City. Rev. Duane Westing and Pastor Timothy Schmidt. Pawnee City Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Friday, with family, 7-8 p.m., Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Pawnee City

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SHVEDA -- Joan died 4-28-2003

NelliBlu28 — 6 May 2003 3:54:06 GMT

Abstract from Lincoln Journal Star

SHVEDA -- Joan, 80, Fairfax, Va., died Monday (4/28/03). Born, Lincoln. Survivors: son, Michael; three grandchildren. Services will be held in Fairfax. Everly Funeral Home, Fairfax.

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KRHOUNEK -- Ann, died 5-3-2003

NelliBlu28 — 6 May 2003 3:50:58 GMT

Abstract from Lincoln Journal Star

KRHOUNEK -- Ann, 73, Lincoln, died Saturday (5/3/03). Survivors: husband, Elwyn, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Stacey and Daniel Spence, Alabaster, Ala., Tamara and Matthew Harmon, Clive, Iowa; grandchildren, Ryan, Jordan, and Nathan Spence, Nicholas and Ashley Harmon. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1940 S. 77th St. Monsignor Myron Pleskac. Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St. Rosary service: 7 p.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation begins 10 a.m. today, funeral home.
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KOZISEK, Thomas J. died 5-1-2003

NelliBlu28 — 6 May 2003 3:49:24 GMT

Abstract from Lincoln Journal Star

KOZISEK -- Thomas J., 51, Peoria, Ariz., died Thursday (5/1/03). Born, David City (12/30/51) to Wilfred and Leola (Shorney) Kozisek. Survivors: wife, Karen Hromas Kozisek, Omaha; sons, Justin, Jay, Joel, all Omaha, Jonathan, Denver; parents, Bruno; sisters, Anne Pickel, Denton, Jean Jakub, Bruno, Judy Puetz, Columbus, Joan Kozisek, Omaha; one grandson; nieces; nephews. Services pending; Roeder Mortuary, Omaha. ---
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HORACEK -- Richard R. died 5-1-2003

NelliBlu28 — 6 May 2003 3:46:31 GMT

Abstract from Lincoln Journal Star

HORACEK -- Richard R., 65, Lincoln, formerly Wilber, died Thursday (5/1/03). Born, Lincoln. Survivors: sister, Sharon Howell, Lincoln; nephews; niece. Services: 2 p.m. Monday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilber. Wilber Czech Cemetery. Rosary: 1 p.m. Monday, church. Visitation: 12:30-1 p.m. Monday, church. Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber.
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Emil E. KORBELIK, 101, d. 4-18-2003 Ashland, NE

NelliBlu28 — 22 Apr 2003 3:24:19 GMT

KORBELIK -- Emil E., 101, Ashland, died Friday (4/18/03). Former musician, had his own family band for 18 years. Played for many other bands. Survivors: wife, Bernice; daughters, sons-in-law, Joyce and George Bell, Beloit, Kan., Faythe and Fred Rose, Aurora, Colo.; sons, daughters-in-law, Frank and Mary, Rocky Comfort, Mo., Oakley and Lois, Kerrville, Texas; stepdaughters, husbands, Diann and Ivan Biggs, Lincoln, Margene and Mervin Meyer, Walton; brother, Frank, Nelson; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; stepgrandchildren; step great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Karolina; sisters, Helen Clark, Clara Rohla; brothers, Joe, Raymond, Arthur; children, Edwin, Gayle; grandsons, Nelson Bell, Curtis Korbelik. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Milligan City Auditorium. The Rev. Michael Flury. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Marcy Mortuary, Ashland, with family; one hour before service, auditorium.

Betty PROCHASKA d. 4-17-2003 Ravenna, NE

NelliBlu28 — 22 Apr 2003 3:22:27 GMT

RAVENNA - Betty PROCHASKA, 80, of Ravenna died Thursday, April 17, 2003. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ravenna with the Rev. Steven Schlund officiating. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Rasmussen Mortuary in Ravenna. She was born Feb. 6, 1923, in Ravenna to George and Goldie (McKinney) Arnold. She attended Nantasket Grade School and graduated from Ravenna High School. On Oct. 22, 1941, she married William Prochaska in Kearney. Her husband died Jan. 10, 1999. Survivors include her son, Roger of Ravenna; daughter, Sherry Foley of Kearney; sisters, Alice Betke and Shirley Keelan, both of Lincoln; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother.

Marlyn L. KVASNICKA d. 4-15-2003

NelliBlu28 — 22 Apr 2003 3:20:52 GMT

LEXINGTON CLIPPER HERALD

Services for Marlyn L. KVASNICKA, 72, Cozad, were Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Irwin Edwards of the First Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery south of Cozad. Marlyn died Sunday, April 13, 2003, at North Platte. He was born Feb. 12, 1931, at Narka, Kan., to Frank and Marie (Hess) Kvasnicka. He graduated from Cozad High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954. While in the service, he married Naomi Speer. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda (David) Kalis, Anchorage, Alaska; two sons, Marlyn Kvasnicka Jr., Redding, Calif., and Dennis (Tina) Kvasnicka, Hercules, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Erika, Sarah, Austin, Marion, Joseph, Anthony and Adam; one niece, Connie Tilson, Cozad; two nephews, Ron and Lannie Kvasnicka, both of Cozad, and their families; and a special friend, Kris Wehse, Cozad. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Darwin. Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad is in charge of arrangements.

SVOBODA -- Charlotte "Lucy," died 12-23-2002 Lincoln, NE

NelliBlu28 — 26 Dec 2002 2:49:11 GMT

SVOBODA -- Charlotte "Lucy," 69, Fremont, died Monday (12/23/02). Born, Buda. Survivors: husband, Donald D. "Cap"; daughter, Susan Heckman, Lincoln; brothers, Donald Shada, Fremont, Kenneth Shada, Omaha; two grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, St. James Episcopal Church, Fremont. Memorial Cemetery, Fremont. Visitation: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont; one hour before service, church. Prayer service: 7 p.m. Thursday, funeral home.

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Libbie KUCERA d. 3-18-2003 Bellwood, NE

NelliBlu28 — 28 Mar 2003 4:56:05 GMT

Abstract from WAHOO NEWS

Libbie KUCERA
SCHUYLER – Libbie Kucera, 89, of rural Bellwood died Tuesday, March 18. Kucera was born Sept. 28, 1913, to Joseph and Katerina (Kohout) Bobek in Morse Bluff. She attended school at District 77 in Saunders County. On Feb. 22, 1938, she was married to Leo Kucera in Clarkson. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Darlene Schutt; a grandson, Daniel Kucera; one brother, George Bobek; one sister, Josie Semrad; and two sons-in-law, LeRoy Matthies and Eugene Wesely. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 22 at Kracl Funeral Chapel in Schuyler with Lay Minister Jerry L. Kracl officiating. Burial was at the Linwood Hill Cemetery. Kracl Funeral Chapel of Schuyler was in charge of the arrangements.
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Anton MUSILEK d. 3-19-2003

NelliBlu28 — 28 Mar 2003 4:53:39 GMT

Abstract from WAHOO NEWS

Anton MUSILEK
DAVID CITY – Anton Musilek, 84, of David City died Wednesday, March 19. Musilek was born March 25, 1919, to Joseph and Josephine (Vyskocil) Musilek in Prague. On April 27, 1955, he was married to Eleanor Kratky at St. John’s Catholic Church in Prague. He was a farmer in the Prague area. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Francis, Joseph and George Musilek; two sisters, Anna Kliment and Josephine Chmelka. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Charlotte Musilek of Columbus; a sister, Lucille Vlach of David City. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, March 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in David City with Monsignor Adrian Herbek officiating. Burial was at All Saints Cemetery in Columbus.
Knott Funeral Home of David City was in charge of the arrangements.
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HLINOVSKY name ring a bell?

RobertClayton84 — 12 May 2005 2:51:49 GMT

Greatly appreciate any info beyond census on Hlinovsky family.

Lillian STUDNICKA died 3-3-2003 Clarkson, NE

NelliBlu28 — 7 Mar 2003 6:26:40 GMT

Lillian STUDNICKA
CLARKSON -- Services for Lillian Studnicka, 86, Clarkson, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 6, at New Zion Presbyterian Church here. The Rev. Earl Underwood Jr. will officiate with burial in the Clarkson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home and one hour prior to service time at the church. She died Monday, March 3, 2003
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SABATA -- Robert L., Jr. died 3-5-2003 Brainard, NE

NelliBlu28 — 7 Mar 2003 6:06:05 GMT

Abstract Lincoln Journal Star 3-6-2003

SABATA -- Robert L., Jr., 73, David City, formerly Brainard, died Wednesday (3/5/03). Born, Brainard (8/10/29). Farmer. Veteran, U.S. Army, Korean War. Preceded in death by parents; brother-in-law, Louis Matulka; sister-in-law, Martha Sabata; nephew, Ronald Sabata. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Brainard. Father Matthew Eickhoff. Parish cemetery. Rosary: 9 a.m. Saturday, church. Visitation: 3-6 p.m. Friday, Holesovsky Mortuary, Brainard. Military rites: Rejda Legion Post 273, Brainard.
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KADAVY -- Donald D died 3-5-2003

NelliBlu28 — 7 Mar 2003 6:03:03 GMT

Abstract from Lincoln Journal Star

KADAVY -- Donald D., 56, Firth, died Wednesday (3/5/03). Born, Seward (1/8/47) to Frank and Rose (Lance) Kadavy. Member, St. Mary's Catholic Church. Preceded in death by mother, Rose Kadavy. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1420 K St. Father Paul Witt. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday with rosary at 7 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Funeral home, 6800 S. 14th St.
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Donald E. CAHA died 2-27-2003 Kearney, NE

NelliBlu28 — 2 Mar 2003 7:46:04 GMT

Abstract from Kearney Hub

KEARNEY - Donald E. CAHA, 70, of Kearney died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. Jose Chavez officiating. Burial will be at Kearney Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday at Horner-Lieske-Horner Mortuary Chapel, after the wake service at the church in the evening and before service time Tuesday at the church. Wake service will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the church.
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VRZAK, Jerusha died 2-28-2003

NelliBlu28 — 2 Mar 2003 7:38:50 GMT

Abstract from Lincoln Journal Star 3-1-2003

VRZAK -- Jerusha "Jerrie," 86, Schuyler, widow of Frank A., died Friday (2/28/03) in Columbus. Born, Richland. Survivors: son, Frank C., Schuyler; daughter, Colene Stuebinger, Ceresco; three granddaughters; three great-grandsons. Services:11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Schuyler. Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery at Heun, rural Clarkson. Visitation:12-8 p.m. Monday; 9-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, both at Svoboda Funeral Home North Chapel, Schuyler. Rosary:7 p.m. Monday, north chapel.

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John VYHLIDAL

NelliBlu28 — 24 Nov 2002 7:21:47 GMT

John VYHLIDAL

NORTH BEND – John F. Vyhlidal, 98, of North Bend died Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Fremont Area Medical Center in Fremont. Vyhlidal was born June 15, 1904, to Joseph and Frances (Vojtech) Vyhlidal in rural Morse Bluff. On April 24, 1934, he was married to Kristie A. Navrkal at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Cedar Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Katherine Hynek; two brothers, Joe and George Vyhlidal; four sisters, Julia Bartek, Adeline Vyhlidal, Rose Kucera and Elizabeth Kadlec; and a grandson, Kirk Vyhlidal. He is survived by his wife; two sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley and Arlene Vyhlidal of Fremont and John and Jaylynn Vyhlidal of Columbus; a sister-in-law, Theresa Vyhlidal of Schuyler; 15 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Cedar Hill with Rev. David J. Davis officiating. Burial will be at the Cedar Hill Cemetery. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Moser Memorial Chapel of North Bend is in charge of the arrangements.
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Leonard JURACEK died Feb. 14, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 25 Feb 2003 5:00:58 GMT

Abstract from Lincoln Journal Star

Leonard JURACEK
O'NEILL -- Services for Leonard Juracek, 85, O'Neill, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Christ Lutheran Church here. Burial will be in the O'Neill Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Wednesday at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service. He died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, at an O'Neill hospital.
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MOTL -- Donald J., 77, Newman Grove, died Thursday (2/20/03)

NelliBlu28 — 25 Feb 2003 4:57:52 GMT

Abstract from Lincoln Journal Star

MOTL -- Donald J., 77, Newman Grove, died Thursday (2/20/03) in Albion. Born, Laurel. Owner, operator, Jacobson Funeral Home, Newman Grove. Survivors: wife, Margaret; daughter, Donis Ann Deaver, Lincoln; son, Mark, Abilene, Kan.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Trinity Lutheran Church, Newman Grove. Hope Cemetery, Newman Grove. Visitation: 4-9 p.m. today, church. Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa; Levander Funeral Home, Albion.

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Stanley VAVAK, 78, Grand Island, NE died Feb. 6, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 16 Feb 2003 1:18:41 GMT

Abstract from Wahoo News Feb. 2003
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Stanley VAVAK
GRAND ISLAND - Stanley Tom Vavak, 78, of Grand Island died Feb. 6 at his home. Vavak was born on Feb. 16, 1924, to Peter and Anna (Liska) Vavak at Prague. He grew up at Prague with his three brothers, Peter, Lester and Howard and two sisters Delores and Evelyn. He graduated from Prague High School. He entered the United States Army Air Corps on Feb. 3, 1942, serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged at the rank of staff sergeant on Jan. 17, 1946. He was united in marriage to Betty J. Smith on March 6, 1946, at Grand Island. He was preceded in death by his wife on Feb. 2, 2001. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Island with Rev. Ray Schroeder officiating. Burial was in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Prague. Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Island was in charge of the arrangements.
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Donna Rhode VACHA, 73, Cedar Bluffs, died Feb. 5, 2003 in Wahoo

NelliBlu28 — 16 Feb 2003 1:12:42 GMT

Abstract from Wahoo News Feb. 2003
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CEDAR BLUFFS – Donna L. Vacha, 73, of Cedar Bluffs died Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Saunders County Hospital in Wahoo. Vacha was born Nov. 5, 1929, to Elver and Norma (Shipp) Rhode in Fremont. She lived most of her life in Saunders County. She was a 1946 graduate of Cedar Bluffs High School and a 1976 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in education. She taught school for almost 40 years in Colfax, Dodge and Saunders counties. Most of her teaching career was spent at District 60 and District 91 at Cedar Bluffs and District 54 at Morse Bluff. She retired in 1993. She married Bohumil "Bud" Vacha on Feb. 6, 1951, in Omaha. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Private graveside services were held Saturday, Feb. 8, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cedar Bluffs with Rev. James Belle officiating. Moser Memorial Chapel of Cedar Bluffs was in charge of the arrangements.

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Reynold KRAJICEK, 88, of Wahoo, NE died Feb. 8, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 16 Feb 2003 1:09:38 GMT

Abstract from Wahoo News Feb. 2003
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WAHOO – Reynold L. "Rey" Krajicek, 88, of Wahoo died Saturday, Feb. 8, at Saunders House in Wahoo.
Krajicek was born Dec. 16, 1914, to Louis and Agnes (Misek) Krajicek in Howells. He attended elementary school in David City and graduated from David City High School in 1932. On Aug. 28, 1939, he married Josephine A. "Jo" Smith in David City. He was preceded in death by his wife and a sister, Libbian Agnew.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Feb. 12, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo with Rev. Thomas Dunavan officiating. Burial was at St. Francis Cemetery in Wahoo. Svoboda Funeral Home of Wahoo was in charge of the arrangements.

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Adolph JANSA, 90, Weston, NE died Feb. 5, 2003 in Wahoo

NelliBlu28 — 16 Feb 2003 1:02:57 GMT

Abstract from Wahoo News Feb. 2003
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WESTON – Adolph E. Jansa, 90, of Weston died Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Haven House in Wahoo. Jansa was born June 18, 1912, to James and Mary (Janak) Jansa in Weston. He attended District 71 school in rural Weston and graduated from Weston High School in 1930. He was a World War II Veteran serving in the United States Army with the Seventh Cavalry in the South Pacific as a mechanic. He was never married. After high school he farmed with his father near Weston from 1930 to 1939, when he became assessor for Saunders County. He was a member of the Pokorny’s Marching Band of Weston in the 1930s and later formed the A. J. Orchestra. He farmed until 1968, when he purchased the former Kacirek Brothers Store in Weston and renamed it Adolph’s Grocery, which he operated until his retirement in 1980. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by cousins. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Feb. 10, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Weston with Rev. Rudy Oborny officiating. Burial was at St. John Cemetery in Weston with military rites and flag presentation by the American Legion Post 308 of Weston. Casket bearers were Joe P. Jansa Jr., Anton Furasek, Berniel Jansa, Randy Jansa, Reynold Woita and George Wonka. Svoboda Funeral Home of Wahoo was in charge of the arrangements.
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Victor HOTTOVY, 79, died Feb. 7, 2003 David City, NE

NelliBlu28 — 16 Feb 2003 12:59:52 GMT

Abstract from Wahoo News Feb. 2003
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Victor HOTTOVY
DAVID CITY – Victor M. Hottovy, 79, of David City died Friday, Feb. 7, in David City. Hottovy was born Feb. 25, 1923, to John and Wilhelmina (Kozisek) Hottovy in Dwight. He graduated from Assumption in Dwight and attended college for one year. On June 11, 1947, he was married to Teresa Bohaty in Brainard. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and five sisters. He is survived by his wife; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael and Mary Hottovy of Battle Creek, Mich., and Greg Hottovy of David City; a sister, Agnes Vanek of St. Louis, Mo. Services were held Monday, Feb. 10, at St. Mary’s Church with Rev. Casey Porada officiating. Burial was at the parish cemetery. Knott Funeral Home of David City was in charge of the arrangements.

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Lucille Krska Behne, 89 died Feb. 6, 2003 in David City, NE

NelliBlu28 — 16 Feb 2003 12:56:40 GMT

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Lucille BEHNE
DAVID CITY – Lucille Behne, 89, of David City, formerly of Bee, died Thursday, Feb. 6, at David City.
Behne was born Jan. 7, 1914, to Frank V. and Mary E. (Prochaska) Krska in Edinburg, Texas. On Aug. 21, 1934, she married Louis A. Makovicka at Sacred Heart Church in Edinburg, Texas. He passed away in 1968. On Sept. 10, 1971, she married Henry Behne at St. Augustine Church in Schuyler. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; three brothers, Francis, Ernest and Leonard; two sisters, Marie and Helen; and a grandson, Joshua Makovicka. Services were held Monday, Feb. 10, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in David City with Rev. Casey Porada officiating. Burial was at Seward Cemetery in Seward. Knott Funeral Home of David City was in charge of the arrangements.
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Agnes KRESAK d. May 17, 2002

NelliBlu28 — 22 Jan 2003 2:37:40 GMT

Abstracted from ASHLAND GAZETTE May 24, 2002

Agnes KRESAK

ASHLAND – Agnes M. Kresak, 92, of Ashland, died Friday, May 17, at Homestead Healthcare and Rehab. Center in Lincoln. Kresak was born February 6, 1910 to Frank and Mary (Hynek) Triska in Wilber. She attended school in Wilber and Swanton. She graduated from Swanton High School in 1928. She was united in marriage to Edward A. Kresak on December 31, 1930 in Omaha. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother Clarence Triska; and half-brother Robert Svab. Private funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 21 at Marcy Mortuary Chapel in Ashland with the Rev. Paul York officiating. Interment at Wilber Czech Cemetery in Wilber. Marcy Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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Emil KULA died Dec. 28, 2001 Bellwood, NE

NelliBlu28 — 22 Jan 2003 1:25:55 GMT

Emil KULA, 80, of Bellwood, died Dec, 28. Funeral Dec. 31 in St. Peter Church, with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial in Sts. Mary and Peter Cemetery. McKown Funeral Home.

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Joe MATULKA died Jan. 17, 2002 David City, NE

NelliBlu28 — 22 Jan 2003 1:23:57 GMT

Joe MATULKA died Jan. 17. Funeral Jan. 21 in St. Mary Church, David City, with Msgr. Adrian Herbek officiating. Burial in Appleton Cemetery. Knott Funeral Home.

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Vlasta HLAVKA died May 17, 2002 in Schuyler, NE

NelliBlu28 — 22 Jan 2003 1:13:01 GMT

Vlasta HLAVKA

SCHUYLER -- Vlasta "Sammy" Hlavka, 82, of Schuyler died Friday, May 17, 2002, in Schuyler. Vlasta Zelenda was born Dec. 15, 1919, in Schuyler. She graduated from Schuyler High School in 1937. She married Charles Hlavka April 18, 1939, in Omaha. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church in Schuyler. The Rev. Dana Stout will officiate. Visitation will be noon to 8 tonight at Svoboda Funeral Home South Chapel in Schuyler with family receiving friends from 4-6 p.m. Visitation continues 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Schuyler Cemetery.

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John E. ZOUBEK Jr., 82, Western, died Jan. 13, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 15 Jan 2003 4:50:13 GMT

WESTERN - John E. Zoubek Jr., 82, Western, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003. He was born Oct. 21, 1920, on a farm near Western, and had served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945 in France, Germany and Belgium. On Sept. 7, 1943, he married Evelyn D. Rasplicka at Washington, Kan. The couple lived on a farm and raised cattle and grew pecan trees. He enjoyed his family and hunting and fishing. He was a member of Western Legion Post 255 and ZCBJ Saline Center Lodge.

Survivors: wife, Evelyn; sons, Richard Zoubek and wife Betty of Western, Ronnie Zoubek and wife Shirley of Dorchester, Randall Zoubek and wife Shirley of Western; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward Zoubek, Ben Zoubek, Ernest Zoubek and wife Rosie, all of Western; sisters, Sylvia Kotas of Wilber and Albina Vacek of Western. He was preceded in death by his parents, John E. and Albina (Tuma) Zoubek Sr.; infant brother, Henry; infant grandson, Dale Randall Zoubek (Nov. 5, 1976).

Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber, the Rev. Paul Quackenbush officiating. Burial: Wilber Czech Cemetery. Memorials to the family with the funeral home in charge. Visitation: 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber.

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Kenneth F. Veskrna, 64, of Wahoo died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 11 Jan 2003 12:40:26 GMT

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WAHOO – Kenneth F. Veskrna, 64, of Wahoo died Sunday, Jan. 5, in Wahoo. Veskrna was born Sept. 5, 1938, to Frank and Rose (Vrana) Veskrna in Wahoo. He attended grade school at District 85 and graduated from Malmo High School in 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Norma Veskrna of Wahoo; sisters and brothers-in-law, Arlene and Larry Toombs of Lincoln and Rosann and Robert Belik of Yutan; nephews, Larry, Mike and Dan Veskrna and Craig Toombs; nieces, Christie Werner, Shelly Nelson and Rhonda Corliss; special friends, Curtis and Heidi Prohaska.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the Prague Presbyterian Church with Rev. Lonnie Eschliman officiating. Burial was at the Prague Presbyterian Cemetery. Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home of Wahoo was in charge of the arrangements.

STAVA --Louis F., 71, Omaha, died Monday (1/6/03).

NelliBlu28 — 11 Jan 2003 12:36:57 GMT

STAVA --Louis F., 71, Omaha, died Monday (1/6/03). Survivors: wife, Marcie; sons, daughters-in-law, Dan and Pat, Ron and Grace, Grag and Mary, Larry and Carine; daughter, son-in-law, Arlene and Paul Zimmerman; 16 grandchildren; brother, Frank. Service: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Leo's Catholic Church, 1920 N. 102nd St., Omaha. Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha. Wake service: 7 p.m. today, Roeder Mortuaries, Omaha. Visitation with family: 6-8 p.m. today, mortuary.

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DRAPAL --Earl J., 78, York died Friday (1/3/03)

NelliBlu28 — 11 Jan 2003 12:35:03 GMT

DRAPAL --Earl J., 78, York, formerly of Edgar, Hastings, Superior, Lincoln, died Friday (1/3/03) after a sudden illness. Born, Fairfield. Veteran, U.S. Army Air Forces; 8th Air Force 379th Bomb Group. Spent more than 38 years in the auto body repair business. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Thursday, Arbor Drive Baptist Church, York. Cremation. No viewing. No visitation. Lewis Funeral Chapel, York.

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JAROSIK-Alice (Sternad).

NelliBlu28 — 7 Jan 2003 2:01:48 GMT

JAROSIK-Alice (Sternad). Preceded in death by husband, Vincent "Barney". Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Dennis Wulff, Minden, IA, Kathleen Jarosik-Renz and husband, Myron, Dunlap, IA; daughter, Pamela Vercio, Omaha; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson, Nathan; brother, Edward Sternad. Celebration of Life Service Tues. 7 pm at Vinton St. Chapel. VISITATION starts Tues. 2 pm at Chapel. Private Interment

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SEDLACEK -- William J. "Bill," 87, Prague died 4-22-2002

NelliBlu28 — 7 Jan 2003 12:38:57 GMT

SEDLACEK -- William J. "Bill," 87, Prague, died Monday (4/22/02) in Fremont. Born, Raymond. Retired farmer. Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Kucera Funeral Chapel, Prague. National Cemetery, Prague. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, with family, 6-8 p.m., funeral chapel in Prague. Arrangements by Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo.

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KREJCI, Ronald Charles died 4-21-2002

NelliBlu28 — 7 Jan 2003 12:37:31 GMT

Abstract from Lincoln Journal Star

KREJCI --Ronald Charles , 73, Fairmont, died Sunday (4/21/02). Born, Fairmont (2/6/29) to Charles and Velma (Kouba). Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Fairmont Community Church. The Rev. Betsy Galloway Carew. Military graveside services, Fairmont Public Cemetery. Visitation: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva.

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Martin Cidlik

cidroudy — 4 Jan 2003 9:41:34 GMT

Martin Cidlik (B-1812 d:?) and Mary Jelynek (B: 1815 D: 1909) married in 1834 in, they had the following children:
Jan Cidlik (b: 1855 d: 1909) who married Mary Bojanofsky (b: 1855 d:1946)in Moravia year 1880. They traveled to the US State of Nebraska in 1881 and had 9 children. I have traced a lot of these ancestor.

Elenor Cidlik (b:1842 d: 1932)married Frank Chapek (B: 1836 d: 1923)

Anna Cidlik (B: 1844 d: 1902) married Frank Wais (B:1836 d: 1903)

Mary Cidlik (B:1846 d:1935) married Jan Spicka (b:1849 d:1938)

Antonia Cidlik (b:? d:?) married John Rieter (b:1860 d:1930) They later separated and she went to live in California until she died.

From checking out the online Czech Republic phone book, there are several listings for Cidlik, but on attempt to try and call a few, they don't speak english and the phone cons stop there. If you know anyone, or are an ancestor with one of the names above, please respond. I am in Germany for the next few years for work, and can travel to the Czeck Republic to meet family. This message posted Jan 03

LAPACEK -- Rudolph J. - died 12-25-2002

NelliBlu28 — 30 Dec 2002 7:45:05 GMT

LAPACEK -- Rudolph J., 96, Davey, formerly of Schuyler, widower of Anna, died Wednesday (12/25/02). Born, Colfax County. Retired laborer, Archer Daniels Mill, Schuyler. Survivors: daughters, Marjorie Steinbach, Prague, Irene Stepanek, Davey, Betty Fielder, San Pablo, Calif., Norma Fielder, Dannebrog, Eleanor Elam, Octavia, Donna Lacina, Rising City; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Wilma Konopik, Schuyler; brother, Stanley, Schuyler. Services: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 4, New Zion Presbyterian Church, Clarkson. Visitation: 2-7 p.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Clarkson. Clarkson National Cemetery.

Abstract from Lincoln Journal Star 12-28-2002
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VAVERKA --Edith M., 88, Lincoln, died Saturday (12/21/02).

NelliBlu28 — 26 Dec 2002 2:53:57 GMT

VAVERKA --Edith M., 88, Lincoln, died Saturday (12/21/02). Born, Pierre, S.D. (4/14/14) to James T. and Amy (Shaw) Wolfkiel. Long-time Lincoln resident. Memorial services: 2 p.m. Friday, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Wyuka Cemetery. Reception following services, Wyuka Garden Room. No visitation.

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TESAR -- Elsie, 98, Wilber, NE died 12-21-2002

NelliBlu28 — 26 Dec 2002 2:51:59 GMT

TESAR -- Elsie, 98, Wilber, died Saturday (12/21/02). Born, (6/5/04). Attended Atlanta Center rural school, graduated from Tobias High School, 1921. Taught country school. Married John Tesar (10/8/24) at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Lived in Fillmore and Saline counties before moving to Wilber in 1943, where John was Sheriff for 24 years. Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Elaine and Milo Schleis, Wilber, Darlene Beranek, Greenwood, Ind., Delyte and Keith Ahlschwede, Greeley, Colo., Vicky Tesar, Estes Park, Colo.; sons, daughters-in-law, Lavern and Marge, Clinton, Wash., Johnnie, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Rene and Judy, Beatrice; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, (8/4/73); son, Larry (10/24/73); granddaughter, Susan Tesar; great-granddaughter, Justine Tesar; parents, Charles and Josephine (Bors) Slepicka; sisters, Ann Kratochvil, Sylvia Slepicka, Bertha Slepicka; brother, Alfred Slepicka. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber. Pastor Michael Flury and Pythian Sisters Parthenia Temple No. 9 officiating. Wilber Czech Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, funeral home.

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STIBAL -- Edward Frank

NelliBlu28 — 26 Dec 2002 2:46:51 GMT

STIBAL -- Edward Frank, 84, Lincoln, formerly of Octavia, died Sunday (12/22/02). Born, Richland (7/23/18) to Edward Frank Sr. and Elizabeth (Steffel). Married Evelyn A. Cernusak (10/26/47) at North Bend. Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Edward J. and Crystal, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Jeanne and David Dahlke, Lincoln; two grandchildren; sisters, Betty (Mrs. Dennis) Berglund, Schuyler, Alice VanFleet, Omaha. Preceded in death by wife (2/13/98); sister, Ann. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Svoboda Funeral Home, Schuyler. Pastor Larry Orvis. Schuyler Cemetery. Visitation: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, funeral home.

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Joyce Ann BURES, 70, Dodge, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002

NelliBlu28 — 6 Dec 2002 7:28:29 GMT

Joyce Ann BURES, 70, Dodge, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at Clarkson Memorial Hospital in Omaha. A memorial service was held Wednesday, (today), Nov. 27, 2002, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Dodge. Rev. Dennis DeGuzman officiated with a private burial service to be held at a later date. Survivors include her husband Eddie of Dodge; two daughters, Edye Miller of Nashua, Minn, and Lori (Mrs. John) Wiersma of Wichita, Kan.; five grandchildren; 1 great grandchild and a sister Janey Koehn of Clarkson. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, James Sindelar. Humlicek Funeral Home, Dodge, was in charge of arrangements.
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Elaine RAABE, 77, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002 - Wisner

NelliBlu28 — 6 Dec 2002 7:27:01 GMT

Elaine RAABE, 77, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at the Wisner Care Center. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at Zion St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Wisner. Pastor Roger Schepmann officiated. Burial was in St. John’s Cemetery, rural Beemer. Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Homes, Wisner, was in charge of arrangements.
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Fern KUBIK, 84, Pender died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002

NelliBlu28 — 6 Dec 2002 7:25:00 GMT

Fern KUBIK, 84, Pender died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at the Heritage of Emerson Nursing Home. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender. Burial was in the Rosehill Cemetery in Pender. Survivors include two children, Marvin and wife Marilyn Kubik of Pender; Gary and wife Mary Jo Kubik of Omaha; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister Grace Koehler of Thornton, Colo., and nieces and nephews. Munderloh Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Angeline PLACZEK, 74, of Omaha died Nov. 28, 2002

NelliBlu28 — 6 Dec 2002 7:23:18 GMT

OMAHA - Angeline PLACZEK, 74, of Omaha, died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, at Midlands Hospital in Omaha. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Omaha. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery in Omaha. Visitation will be 4-8:30 p.m. today with a 6 p.m. rosary at Brewer Korisko Funeral Home in Omaha. Mrs. Placzek was born Feb. 26, 1928, in rural Lindsay to Carl and Theodosia (Micek) Sempek. She married Martin Placzek on Oct. 8, 1949, in rural Lindsay.
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STIRBA -- Libbie, 92, Crete died 12-3-2002

NelliBlu28 — 6 Dec 2002 7:21:07 GMT

STIRBA -- Libbie, 92, Crete, formerly Wilber, died Tuesday (12/3/02). Born, Big Blue Precinct. Graduated, Wilber High School, 1928. Married (4/16/30) in Lincoln. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Mary (Pasek) Wanek; husband, Joseph (7/5/73); sisters, Bertha Ripa, Vlasta Fredrich, Anna Rezny, Emma Vesely, Rose Kohel, Mary Blaha; brothers, Frank, Lumir, Adolph, Otto and Rudolph Wanek; several nieces and nephews. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber. The Rev. Roger Wolfe. Wilber Czech Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today.
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HALLA -- Rudolph Henry, 77, Davey

NelliBlu28 — 6 Dec 2002 7:18:05 GMT

HALLA -- Rudolph Henry, 77, Davey, died Tuesday (12/3/2002). Born, Cotesfield (1/23/25).
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Davey. Viewing: 2-8 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.; one hour before services, church.
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URBANEK -- Theodore "Ted" J., 68, Gretna

NelliBlu28 — 6 Dec 2002 7:15:03 GMT

URBANEK -- Theodore "Ted" J., 68, Gretna, died Monday (12/2/02) in Omaha. Survivors: wife, Mae; daughters, Kelly Baughman, Omaha, Tracy Morrison, Terri LaFond, both Papillion; seven grandchildren; sister, LaVane Alkire, Lakeside, Ariz. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Crosby-Burket-Swanson-Golden Chapel, 11902 W. Center Road, Omaha. Voss-Mohr Cemetery, Millard. Military graveside rites. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. today, funeral home.
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LANIK -- Julius J. - Wahoo, NE 11-28-2002

NelliBlu28 — 6 Dec 2002 7:06:03 GMT

LANIK -- Julius J., 81, Wahoo, died Thursday (11/28/02). Services: 10 a.m. today, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo. Visitation: until 9:45 a.m. today, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo.
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KUCERA -- Thomas G 11-29-2002

NelliBlu28 — 6 Dec 2002 7:04:01 GMT

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KUCERA -- Thomas G., 84, Lincoln, died Friday (11/29/02). Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Tuesday, all funeral home.
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NOVOTNY-Joseph A., Omaha, NE 11-24-2002

NelliBlu28 — 24 Nov 2002 8:04:36 GMT

NOVOTNY-Joseph A.,

age 65 yrs. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Lunora; grandparents, Ralph and Katie Kirkpatrick; brother, Thomas. Survived by wife, Maureen; children and spouses, Theresa and Steve Felker, Shakopee, MN, John and Mary Novotny, Omaha, 2nd Lt. Frank Novotny USMC, Yuma, AZ, Charles
Novotny, Omaha, NE, Phillip Novotny, Omaha, NE; 6 grandchildren, Jamie, Chelsea, Timothy, Elizabeth, Joseph and Theodore; sisters, Jeane Hudson, Omaha, Kay Martins, Milwaukee, WI; brother, Fr. James Novotny, Lindsay, NE; nieces; nephews.

SERVICES Mon. 10 am, Mary Our Queen Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery. WAKE SERVICE Sun. 7:30 pm, 72nd St. Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Holy Family Catholic Church, Lindsay, NE. VISITATION after 1 pm Sun., 72nd St. Chapel and Mon. after 9:15 am at Mary Our Queen Church.
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KUCERA-Ethel

NelliBlu28 — 24 Nov 2002 8:36:04 GMT

KUCERA-Ethel I., age 89, formerly of Omaha. Preceded in death by husband, Dr. Lad Kucera; parents; 2 sisters; son, Robert John Kucera. VISITATION Fri. 10 am, with Chapel Service 11 am, at the Colonial Chapel. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
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SOUCEK -- Adolph "Ed" J

NelliBlu28 — 24 Nov 2002 8:26:19 GMT

SOUCEK -- Adolph "Ed" J., 80, Seward, died Monday (7/1/02). Preceded in death by parents, Florian and Maria (Karl); brother, Frank.

Mass of Christian burial: 10:30 a.m. Friday, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Seward. Father Brad Zitek. Burial of cremains, Seward Cemetery. Military graveside service. Cremation. No visitation. No rosary. Volzke Mortuary, Seward.
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BELIK -- Dobromil David died Sunday (6/30/2002)

NelliBlu28 — 24 Nov 2002 8:18:41 GMT

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR July 3, 2002

BELIK -- Dobromil David, 55, Lincoln, died Sunday (6/30/02) at his home. Born, Cheb, Czechoslovakia (12/29/46). Survivors: mother, Anna Belikova, Czech Republic; three nieces; one nephew; significant other, Virginia Dzerk, Lincoln; special friends, Don Nelson, the Dzerk family, Evelyn Caha.

Services:11 a.m. Monday, Heritage Presbyterian Church. Wyuka Cemetery. Reception following interment at Wyuka Garden Room. Visitation:5-8 p.m. Sunday; one hour before services, church
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FICKEN, Helen (Nachtigal) 11-19-2002 Seward, NE

NelliBlu28 — 24 Nov 2002 8:09:11 GMT

FICKEN -- Helen M., 92, Seward, died Tuesday (11/19/02). Born, (10/27/10). Survivors: special friends, Joan and Willis Nachtigal, Aurora, Joyce and Frank Rocco, Winona, Minn., Deb and Bill Winkelmann, Seward. Preceded in death by parents, John and Wilhelmina Ficken; sister, Lydia Ficken. Services: 3 p.m. Friday, St. John Lutheran Church, Seward. The Rev. Mark G. Cutler. Greenwood Cemetery, Seward. Visitation: 12-8:30 p.m. today, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
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KUDRNA -- Lloyd W - Red Cloud, NE

NelliBlu28 — 24 Nov 2002 7:56:16 GMT

KUDRNA -- Lloyd W., 89, Red Cloud, died Friday (11/22/02). Born, Red Cloud. Survivors: wife, Rose; daughters, Carol Beitler, Red Cloud, Carol Owens, Canon City, Colo.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Simonson-Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Red Cloud. Red Cloud Cemetery.

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REZAC -- August A. Wahoo, NE

NelliBlu28 — 24 Nov 2002 7:54:42 GMT

REZAC -- August A., 84, Prague, died Friday (11/22/02). Born, Wahoo. Survivors: wife, Florence; daughter, Rosemary R. Rezac, David City; nieces; nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Kucera Funeral Home, Prague. Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, one hour prior to services Monday, both funeral home

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SOSHNIK -- Joseph died 11-22-2002

NelliBlu28 — 24 Nov 2002 7:52:54 GMT

SOSHNIK -- Joseph, 82, St. Louis, died Friday (11/22/02). Born, Omaha. Preceded in death by son, daughter-in-law, Allan and Barbara Soshnik; grandchildren, Andrew Soshnik, Jennifer Soshnik; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, Florence Saks, Frank Kelberg, Esther and Julius Kunik, Sonia and Harry Mulnick. Graveside service:1 p.m. Sunday, Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery/White Road, Chesterfield, Mo.

Abstract from LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR 11-22-2002
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STASZAK -- Paul J., 11-21-2002

NelliBlu28 — 24 Nov 2002 7:44:26 GMT

From LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR

STASZAK -- Paul J., 69, Hebron, died Thursday (11/21/2002). Born, Omaha. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Blue Valley Care Home Chapel, Hebron. Rose Hill Cemetery, Hebron. Visitation: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Price Funeral Home, Hebron.
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Elsie TOMEK (BREZINA)

NelliBlu28 — 24 Nov 2002 7:27:07 GMT

Elsie TOMEK

PRAGUE – Elsie Tomek, 94, of Prague died Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the BryanLGH West Medical Center in Lincoln. Tomek was born Dec. 6, 1907, to James and Anna (Brezina) Roh in Bruno. On Sept. 4, 1927, she was married to Frank Tomek at Plasi. She lived in Prague her entire life. She was preceded in death by her husband; three brothers, Bill, Milton and Jimmy Roh; three sisters, Adeline Tajchman, Agnes Semin and Ann Janovy. She is survived by one son, Francis Tomek of Prague; one daughter, Marlene Dailey of Lincoln; a grandson and spouse, Greg and Lisa Dailey of Lincoln, and one great-granddaughter, Lindsay Dailey; one brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Marie Roh of Abie, and a sister, Helen Kucera of David City. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Nov. 16, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Prague with Rev. Ron Homes officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Kucera-Kracl Funeral Home of Prague was in charge of the arrangements.

Ashland Gazette
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August Isidor Nevlud

Tom Nevlud — 26 Sep 2002 4:19:38 GMT

August Isidor NEVLUD was born in the Moravia, Czech Republic on 28 March, 1877 and came to the United States in 1903. He may have settled in Nebraska because in 1916 he came to Clover City, Idaho, near the town of Buhl in south-central part of the state. Newspaper accounts talked of the many Czechs from Nebraska who were settling on the area's newly-opened farmland. Nevlud farmed until retiring and moving into Buhl in the 1960s. He never married. He died 01 November, 1966 and was survived only by a neice in Marysville, Missouri, according to an obituary. Her name may be Clupny. He might be listed in the 1910 census, but I have no ready access to index it.

He apparently owned a tavern that may have been in Nebraska, prior to 1916.

I would love ot hear from anyone with knowledge of August Nevlud and/or his tavern.

Tom Nevlud,
Raleigh, NC

UPAH/Nebraska

Gloria Seefus Sharkey — 10 Jul 2000 3:30:57 GMT

Grandmothers name: Josephine UPAH Hansen - trying to trace family back to Bohemia. Her mother was Caroline CHESS - thanks for your help.

ALOIS THIEL

Norma Reusche — 7 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My GG Grandfather, ALOIS THIEL, B: 1854 and GG grandmother, MARIA LOUISA SCHOBER, B: 3 Oct 1855, both in the Bruntal area at either Neider Wildgrube or Ober Wildgrube left the Bruntal area which was the Sudentenland in about 1880 and lived in Both Kansas and had a homestead in Nebraska. My GGGrandmother returned to Bruntal in the early 1900's while my gggrandfather remained and died in Omaha, Neb about 1907.
No further data from the Bruntal area.

Family around Virginia, Dubois,

MMRHG — 20 Feb 2003 1:20:37 GMT

My surname search includes the following names: Blecka and Hubka (my grandmother's maiden name was Blecka; she married John Holan and moved to Kansas). My father's surname was Brabec (my grandfather married Katerina Vitek and they later moved to Narka, Kansas).

Sukovaty's

Valarie Sukovaty — 6 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for relatives of Peter Sukovaty's family. He came to Nebraska in the 1800's and married Anna Bayer. He then brought his mother, father and three sisters over from Czch. I am looking for relatives of the three sisters. Thank you!!

Latal Ancestors

Jumpbox — 25 Jun 2002 3:08:22 GMT

My GGF came from czech Austria. His name was John Latal
and was married to Anna. Came to US in 1800's. Can anyone help?

Thomas & Anna Brozovsky Tachovsky

Anne Hyde — 21 Sep 2001 8:39:53 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Thomas and Anna Brozovsky Tachovsky, who lived in Wilber, Saline Co. NE in the late 1880's. I would like to know what town they came from in Bohemia,and as many of their posterity as can be found. Our family comes from their grandson, Stanley Victor Tachovsky.

Rose A Brabec m Charles Mertz in Omaha, NE

Kim Wilch — 29 Jul 2001 4:39:24 GMT

I have a Rose A Brabec (b 1908 Weston, NE)
married Charles Mertz (m.1930 in Omaha, NE)
Son: Charles Mertz (b.1931 Omaha, NE)

Maystrick (Mejstrik)

corkey21 — 14 Jul 2001 6:41:28 GMT

Working on B-day present for my grandmother.
Her parents were Fred G. Maystrick and Viola A. Thompson both born in Omaha, NE

Fred G. Maystrick Parents are: Fred V. Maystrick (b 1861 in Cleveland, Ohio) and Mary Vclova (b. 1861 in Pilzen, Czech)

Viola A. Thompson's Parents are: Eldrige H. Thompson (b. 1867 in Plainfield, IND) and Karoline M. Stefan (b. 1867 in Boleska, czechoslavakia)

Would appreciate any help

Michael Uhrin

Yvonne Ughrin — 3 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

It is possible that Michael Uhrin is the brother of my great-grandfather, John Michael Ughrin/Uhrin (b. 5-22-1872 in Hrusov, Slovakia), who came to the U.S. as a small child (presumably thru Ellis Island) and settled in Nebraska. The parents were Andrew Uhrin and Mary Pramuk and aside from John and Michael, there were two sisters named Mary and Sophie. The only information that I have about Michael is that he settled in Wellfleet, Nebraska and had two sons, one whose name was 'Andy'. The sister Sophie married and lived in NJ; no info on Mary.

There may have been connections in NJ and Ohio as well because my great-grandfather was married in Passaic, NJ and moved with his wife (Susanna Rejda; born 3-15-1882 in Jakubianoch, Ruthinia, immigrated to U.S. when 5-6 years old) to Cleveland, Ohio.

If any of this sounds familiar, please let me know. Thanks and goodluck.

Pecha family history

rosilieb — 31 Jul 2001 11:19:51 GMT

Searching for any information on the Pecha family. They settled in Omaha, NE, but came originally from Ronov, Czech. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Family Genealogy

Mark E. Duda — 18 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Inquiring information:

Duda:
Maximillian [gfather] and Ferdinand [cousin to Max]
Unable to find records of Max or Ferd. leaving Europe for USA.

Sedlak / Sedlock: Thomas Sedlak married to Anna Podlesak.
Anna with son (Joseph) and daughter (Julia) left Europe in 1902 for USA. Thomas was already living in Plattsmouth, NE.

Rose C. Sedlak born 3/12/1904 in Plattsmouth, NE. and married Max E. Duda 9/6/1924 in Plattsmouth, NE. moved to Omaha, NE.

Joseph Sedlak married to Emma Vold on 1/6/1936 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Kopecky:
Emil Kopecky b 8/13/1885 in Czech. migrated to Newman Grove , NE. than later to Omaha, NE.
Anna Horak b 4/5/1894, in Czech. married Emil K.

Thank You
M. Duda

czech in Nebraska

WmHuddleston_WA_ — 4 Jan 2003 7:34:26 GMT

Looking for HURT and POSKOCIL
Greatgrandmother Anna Sahulka born in Praha, or Prague to us married Jos Hurt in Czech had daughter Bessie Hurt there immigrated to USA 1890 about, had Rudolph (Ralph), Minnie,
Edward. Anna remarried to Jos POSKOCIL, and had Theophil and Caroline and last residence was in Sherman County, Nebraska, from Howard County. There may be family in New York, and California.

Frank Tauer

Christine — 29 Aug 2000 7:05:20 GMT

I am searching for info about my great grandfather, Frank Tauer. Born 03/13/1873 in Domazlick, Czechoslovakia. I do not know his parents name. He came to the United States at some point in time, not sure if he came as a child or an adult. He married a woman named Josie Mach and had 1 son and 2 daughters. They lived in Valley Country, NE. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Reserching SIROVY and LUCAS

Richard Canaday — 3 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Reserching SIROVY and LUCAS
I am looking information about the family of Joseph SIROVY born Feb. 2, 1853 in Bohemia. Father Joseph Sirovy mother Anna. And Josephine LUCAS born May 2,1863 in Marovia. Fahter Cenek LUCAS born Mar. 5, 1839. Mother Josephine Homalka born May 16, 1841. The Lucas family came to America in 1869. Joseph and Josephine lived in Panora, Guthrie County, IA. Two of their children were born there. Henry SIROVY born Sep-29-1885 and Emma SIROVY born Apr-4-1887. They later moved to Hemingford, Box Butte County, NE. and then to Jackson, Jackson, Co. MN.
Where did he come from ,who were his parents and did he have any brothers or sisters? Any information about any Sirovy family the Sirovy name or history will be appreciated. Will share what information I have about their descendants.
Thanks. Richard Canaday rcanaday@brookings.net

ZELENY MARTINEK SHELKER KLUFA

Phyllis Zeleny — 19 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I'm needing information about the following families. They came to the USA in the 1800's. Some say they came from Bohemia, some Moravia, Czech. and Austria. I don't know yet where they came from, but they usually claimed to be Bohemian and spoke the language also. The Zeleny family lived near Abie and Omaha, Nebraska, then moving westward. The Martinek family lived near Troy, Missouri and then Oklahoma. The Shelker family followed the Martinek family. Members of the Zeleny family married into the Klufa family.
When Joseph Zeleny discussed where he came from he said something that "sounded like" Village Division, Czechoslovakia. Any idea?? plzeleny@hotmail.com