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Anton Edward

29 Mar 1897

27 Oct 1985

He attended grade school at District #44, and graduated from Milligan High School in 1915. In the spring of 1922, he moved to his own home west of Tobias in the SW 1/4 Section 1, Franklin Township. (Milligan, p 348).

SSN 506-48-6238

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Betty Jean

22 Nov 1929

20 Dec 2014

Betty Jean Buzek, of Milligan, was born to Henry P. Kotas and Mae Kubicek Kotas on November 22, 1929 at home in Milligan, NE. She passed away December 20, 2014 at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, NE at the age of 85 years and 28 days. She attended rural school district #5, northwest of Milligan through 8th grade, then attended Milligan High School, graduating in 1947. In July 1956, Betty began employment at Formfit Rogers in Crete, NE as a seamstress until August of 1982. In January 1983, she began working at Swingster's Apparel Marketing Industries, in Fairbury, NE until she retired. Betty was married to Merle Buzek of Milligan, NE on April 19, 1949 and to them two children were born; Marlon Ray and Deborah Jean.

Betty was a member of the United Methodist Church of Milligan, UMW, Pythian Sisters, Milligan American Legion Post 240 Auxiliary, ZCBJ Lodge, Senior Citizens Club and Betty's Club of Nebraska. Betty enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and had God's gift for music with any instrument, especially the accordion and piano.

She was preceded in death by her parents Henry P. and Mae Kotas, her in-laws Milo and Mildred Buzek, sister in-law Sue Kotas, and brother in-law Henry Bigelow. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Merle, brother, Reenlee Kotas of San Diego, CA, sister in-law Roma Bigelow of Milligan, NE, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Richard and Kathy Rischling of Milligan, NE, son Marlon (Judy) Buzek of Stromsburg, NE, daughter Deborah (Mike) Kassik of Milligan, NE, six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great step grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the Milligan United Methodist Church in Milligan, NE at 2:00 PM with Pastor Sandra Blumanhourst & Kim Dunker officiating the service. No visitation/cremation. Burial will be held at a later date in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, NE. Memorials are to be directed to the family for a later designation

(From Farmer and Sons website, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Charles J.

17 Jul 1886

29 Jun 1978

Charles was involved in business as a young lad. He helped his father in the meat market, later he clerked at the A.A. HAMOUZ General Merchandise Store. He sold cream separators, served as a substitute mail carrier, and drove the school hack wagon, where he became better acquainted with one of the passengers, Agnes KRISL, whom he later married. Charles clerked for C. J. CERVENY for a number of years before opening his own store in 1913. (Milligan, p 349).

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Delbert D.

27 Dec 1933

6 Jul 2024

Delbert D. Kotas, 90 of Kearney passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024 at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. Interment will follow at Kearney Cemetery with Military Honors Provided by the Nebraska National Guard Funeral Honors Team. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Central Nebraska Veterans Home. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Delbert was born December 27, 1933 in Davenport, Nebraska to Fred and Hazel (Runge) Kotas. He received his education from Davenport High School, graduating with the class of 1952. Delbert attended Fairbury College on a football scholarship. He was later drafted into the U.S. Army on January 26, 1954, and proudly served until his honorable discharge on January 25, 1956. On December 26, 1953, he was united in marriage to Marian Miller at the Christ Lutheran Church in Davenport, NE. To this union two sons were blessed. The couple farmed until 1967 when they moved to Kearney where they bought the Western Inn. They later built the Lodge Restaurant and the Western Inn South. Delbert and Marian also owned motels in Granby, CO and Casper, WY. In his later years, Delbert started the Farm and Ranch Network and K & W Enterprises.

Delbert had many hobbies, including hunting, playing tennis, racquet ball and golfing. He was a longtime member of the Kearney Country Club and the Cotillion Dance Club. Delbert was also a longtime member of First Lutheran Church and Family of Christ Lutheran Church. Over the years, he was also active in Kearney Chamber as a Colonel and with the Kearney Goodfellows.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 70 years, Marian Kotas of Kearney; sons, Darren Kotas of Kearney and Carter Kotas of Aurora, NE; grandchildren, Nichole, Shane, Brittany, Taylor, Serenity, Skya, Jaxson and Derek; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Robert "Bob" Kotas of Fairbury, NE; sister, Lila Carter of Plattsmouth, NE; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Delbert was preceded in death by his parents.

From the Kearney Hub paper, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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Donald E.

11 May 1920

2 Mar 2006

A 1938 graduate of Bird City High School, he later attended Colorado University. After spending several months working at a steel mil in Gary, Indiana, he enlisted in the army and served in the Signal Corps until 1946. After his army service, Donald earned his master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He was then employed by Brown Instrument Company, a subsidiary of Minneapolis-Honeywell Manufacturing. (Milligan, p 347).

SSN 317-20-6892

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Donald J.

6 Jan 1933

13 Mar 2007

Don graduated from Milligan High School in 1950, and served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. After his marriage to Velma, they first lived in Milligan and later moved to Lincoln, were Don was employed by Salem Oil Company. They returned to Milligan after Don bought the Milligan Transfer from Joe KOCA in 1962. He sold his company in 1969. He worked as a tavern keeper at Suda's Tavern as well.

Don went to work for the Geneva Police Department in 1972, later running for Sheriff of Fillmore County. He was elected in November, 1978, and due to unfortunate circumstances, resigned in March 1979. He went to work for the Lincoln Correctional Center in June 1979.

Don has a pilot's license, and flying is his favorite pasttime. (Milligan, p 351).

Obituary
Donald J. Kotas
Donald J. Kotas, 74, of Lincoln, formerly of Milligan, died Tuesday (3-13-2007). Born, Jan. 6, 1933, at Milligan to John and Bessie (Masek) Kotas. U.S. Army veteran, Korean War.

Survivors: wife, Velma; daughter, son-in-law, Karen and Jon EISENHAUER, Fairbury; grandchildren, Jon Tyler EISENHAUER, Brooke EISENHAUER, both Fairbury, brother, sister-in-law, Jim F. and Norma, Milligan. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. Pastor Jeffery Bloom. Military graveside service at Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Sunday, Farmer and Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials: family.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Journal Star March 15, 2007).

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Donald Robert

29 Feb 1924

22 Oct 2006

SSN 507-22-3524

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Emil J.

17 Jan 1881

19 Oct 1981

Editor of the Milligan Times newspaper in 1909. (Milligan, p 347).

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Emil J.

10 Apr 1911

27 Aug 1977

SSN 506-03-5604

Dennis Belohlavy supplied the following obituary for Emil's widow:

This obit is for the SPOUSE of Emil J. Kotas, JR., her dob 26 Feb 1911, and her SSN: 505-05-2425. It is from the Lincoln Journal Star Archives:

Kotas -- Dorothy Ann, 90, Nebraska City, widow of Emil, died Wednesday (1/23/02). Born, Nebraska City. Retired, Wessel's Clothing Co. and Farmers Bank.

Survivors: niece, Janet Weed, Pasadena, Calif.; nephews, Dr. Lee Olson, Omaha, Phil Zimmers, Omaha, Dave Zimmers, Nebraska City, Steve Zimmers, Syracuse.

Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Nebraska City. Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. Visitation: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. Memorials to First United Methodist Church.

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Ernest Frank

2 Oct 1910

8 Jan 1971

He was better known as Curley. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in March, 1942, and spent three years in the service. Upon his return, he joined his mother in the Kotas Furniture and Funeral Business, and also did electical work. He was a member of the town board, the volunteer fire department, and the Americal Legion. (Milligan, p 352).

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Faye Ann "Fazey"

5 Sep 1932

15 Jan 2024

Faye Ann Greenlee, also known as Fazey, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, at the age of 91 in York, Nebraska. She was born on September 5, 1932, in Tobias, Nebraska, to Anton and Gertrude Kotas. Faye was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Faye married her US Air Force sweetheart, Francis Clinton Greenlee, aka "Fritz" on April 12th 1958 in Lincoln Nebraska. They began their married life together in the Air Force, living a world of adventure that took this sweet small-town farm girl all over this great country and she loved every minute of it. During their travels, they had three daughters, Monica and Mary who were born in Anchorage, Alaska, and Jenny who was born in Dover, Delaware.

After retiring from the AF, Fritz and Faye settled in York, Nebraska and never left since they found their forever home in York. Faye worked as a Teacher's Aide at Edison School and later as an Administrator at the Superintendent's Office. Her dedication to education and her impact on the lives of students will always be remembered.

Faye's selflessness and abundant kind spirit were never more obvious as she tirelessly cared for Fritz during his long, hard battle with Alzheimer's. staying by his side until it was time for him to watch over her in Heaven. She was an amazing and supportive mother to her three daughters and was an over the moon grandmother to her grandson Ethan. She also had a special place in her heart for her numerous dogs, whom she spoiled endlessly, including Tramp, Duke, Coco, Cannon, Frankie, Dutch, Finn and Henry.

Faye was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she found solace and strength in her faith. Outside of her family, career and religious commitments, Faye enjoyed spending her leisure time taking walks with Fritz and the dogs, reading, enjoying nature, and a good mystery on TV. These hobbies brought her joy and relaxation.

She is survived by her only living sister, Del Mary Wiltshire, her 3 daughters and her Grandson.

The family would also like to thank the York EMT's the York Hospital and the incredible care given to her by her home health team.

Faye Ann Greenlee, a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many, will be remembered for her kindness, love, and devotion. May she rest in eternal peace.
The family would like to thank the York EMT's, the York Hospital, and the incredible care given to her by her home health team.

A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 19, 2024 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in York, NE. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, east of York. Visitation will be held from 1-8 p.m., Thursday, with a Rosary being said at 6 p.m. that evening at Metz Mortuary. The family will greet friends following the Rosary.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials be made in Faye's memory to York Adopt-A-Pet or the Alzheimer's Association. These organizations were close to her heart, and any support would be greatly appreciated.

Metz Mortuary in York, NE, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. Their compassionate care and professionalism during this difficult time are deeply appreciated.

From Metz Mortuary, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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Fred E.

17 Apr 1904

10 Sep 1978

Fred married first Hazel Marie RUHGA. After her death, he married second Helen DILLON-PACKARD on September 1, 1977 in Kearney, Nebraska. (Milligan, p 353-354).

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Fred Frank

15 May 1894

23 Aug 1955

Fred was born one mile north of Milligan, and resided and farmed there his entire life. He quit school after his father died to help his mother with the farm, which didn't seem to bother him a bit. He worked hard at farming, but was mischievious, always pulling pranks. During his early teen, business men would often ask idle boys to bring them back a bucket of "Pivo" from a local saloon. The bucket was an empty one that had held half a gallon of pancake syrup, and cost five to ten cents to fill with beer. Fred usually delivered each of his a few sips short, and was later seen sleeping it off on someone's Model T running board. In his adult life, he farmed and ran a threshing crew. (Milligan, p 352-353).

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Georgiann

19 Sep 1926

29 Aug 2017

Funeral service for Georgiann will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:00 noon until the service at the Funeral Home in Milligan.

Graveside service will be in the Milligan North Cemetery following the service. Memorials are directed to the family.

Georgiann Josephine Vohnout was born to Fred Kotas and Josie Marie Kotas (Hanus) on September 19th, 1926 at Milligan, NE on the farm, and passed away on August 29th, 2017, at her home on the farm in Milligan, NE at the age of 90. She was an only child.

Georgiann was born and raised on her family farm ? a mile north of Milligan, NE. She went to school at Milligan Public and graduated in 1944. She worked at the Kottas Drug Store where she served enough ice cream that for a long period of time she couldn't stomach the stuff. Shortly after she worked at the Fairmont and Brunning Air Base where she was a secretary who welcomed and helped deploy the troops during World War II. While there she met the most handsome man she had ever seen and ended up marrying John J. Vohnout on June 12th, 1948.

On October 4th, 1965 they had their only son, John F. Vohnout. Instead of bringing flowers like the rest of the new dads, John brought Georgiann three stalks of milo to celebrate the birth of their son and his great crop that year!

Georgiann and her husband lived in Lincoln for a short time before they came back to her family farm when her father fell ill and that is where they made their lives for forty-four years, until John's death in 1998. Afterward, Georgiann fell ill with many medical issues but, despite her problems her family and friends helped keep her strong for another nineteen years.

During her life, Georgiann enjoyed the perks of farming with her husband, such as taking trips when and where they wanted to, going to many polka dances, and a "small" sideline of BINGO, casinos, and playing poker until the late hours of the morning with family. All the while never falling short of being a great mother, wife, and care taker of her mother. She was truly the least selfish person and always put the needs of her family and friends before her own. Her sense of humor and contagious laugh will so be missed by her son, his wife (the daughter that Georgiann always wanted but never had) and their three daughters.

Georgiann was preceded in death by, Fred and Josie Kotas, father and mother, John J. Vohnout, husband all of Milligan, NE.

She is survived by, John and Christine Vohnout, son and daughter-in-law of Hastings, NE; Stephanie Ann, Tiffany Jo, and Georgie Marie, granddaughters of Hastings, NE; Liam Alexander, great-grandson of Hastings; Mamie Gordon, sister-in-law of Lincoln, NE; and many nieces and nephews.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Henry P.

23 Aug 1898

19 Jan 1989

Henry and Mae lived one year in Milligan, then moved to their farm six miles north of Milligan, here they farmed for fifteen years. They sold the farm in 1944 to Fred KOVANDA and moved to Milligan. There Henry worked for Edward "Swede" BULIN for one year and for Joe JICHA distributing beer for two years. He worked for the Auditorium doing custodian work for fifteen years, and last for the Kansas-Nebraska Gas Company until his retirement in 1966. (Milligan, p 354).

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Irene

6 Nov 1935

Yes, date unknown

Irene graduated from Wilber High School in 1953 and attended Doane College. She did her practice teaching in Crete, and taught rural school in Friend, District 57. (Milligan, 1988-2008, p. 110). After Leroy's death, she married second LaVern Hartman, born in Blue Hill, Nebraska to Fred and Louise Hartman. (Milligan, 1988-2008, p. 111).

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Irene Marie

6 Sep 1912

4 Dec 1972

She graduated from Milligan High School in 1930 and from Lincoln General Hospital Nursing School in 1933. She served in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II. She was employed for a number of years at the Veteran's Hospital in Lincoln. (Milligan, p 354).

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Irma Elizabeth "Beth"

1 Sep 1929

21 Apr 2018

Beth attended Milligan High School, graduating in 1946, at which time she went to Nebraska Wesleyan University for one year. She then taught in Fillmore County schools. (Milligan, 278).

Obituary
York News-Times, April 24, 2018
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Irma "Beth" Gordan, age 88, of Seward, formerly of Bradshaw, died Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Seward.

She was born Irma Elizabeth Kotas at home in Monroe, on Sept.1, 1929, the oldest of William H. and Irma (Essex) Kotas. She graduated from Milligan High School in 1946 and attended Nebraska Wesleyan University for one year, earning her teaching certificate. She taught in Fillmore County Rural Schools District #44 and #95 for two years. She married Alvin L. Gordan on June 5, 1949, at the Milligan Methodist Church. Beth and Alvin lived in Meadow Grove where Alvin taught for one year. They then moved to Bradshaw to make their permanent home. They traveled to South Dakota for their honeymoon, and also to Texas, California, Idaho, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and various states in between (traveling by car), as well as to Cancun, Mexico City, and several times to Hawaii. She loved to preserve garden produce that Alvin grew, crochet, sew clothes for her family, read books, and complete her family's history. She was a 60 year member of the Bradshaw United Methodist Church, and was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star (5 different Nebraska Chapters), lastly in Utica #199 for over 60 years.

Beth is survived by their children, Joyce Bogen Campbell of Bradshaw, Trish (Dave) Collister of Dwight and Jim Gordan of Bradshaw. Grandchildren include, Mark (Nichole) Bogen of Bennett, Liz (James) Soukup of Lincoln, Brian Campbell (Amy Richardson) of Lincoln, Cody Campbell of Bradshaw, Melanie (Dan) Collister-Foulk of Seward, Jayme (Micah) Pomplun of Broken Bow and Kenzie Gordan of Norfolk. Great-grandchildren, Anya and Sean Bogan, Kaylyn and Jessa Soukup, Alivia Campbell, Xander and Isabel Foulk, Khloe, Kinlee and Kenna Pomplun.

She is also survived by her sisters, Jeanie Holtmeier and Mary Ann Rut; sister-in-law, Elisa Gordan along with several nieces and nephews.

Alvin died in 2004, and she continued to live at home alone until May of 2016 when she moved into an apartment at Brookdale Senior Living in Seward to be closer to her daughter, Trish.

Beth is preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; husband; grandson, John Gordan; great-grandson, Evan Soukup; brothers-in-law, Bill Gordan, Lee Holtmeier and Roger Rut.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Bradshaw United Methodist Church in Bradshaw with the Reverend Karla Sheffy officiating. Interment will follow at the Plainfield Cemetery, west of Bradshaw. Visitation will be from 1 '96 8 p.m. Friday, April 27, with her family greeting friends from 6:30 '96 8 p.m. at the mortuary in York. Memorials are directed to family for later designation.

Online condolences may be directed to his family at www.metzmortuary.com Metz Mortuary, York is handling arrangements.

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James F.

23 May 1925

25 Jan 2018

A 1943 graduate of Milligan High School, he was inducted into the Army on his 21st birthday. He was stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington, later being sent to Korea. He received his honorable discharge on May 7, 1947. After his term in the service, he helped his father farme and did custom trucking. He later went to work for JIm VOSOBA, the Standard Oil Agent. Jim is a volunteer fireman, rescue personnel, Community Club member, Hospital board member, and member of the V.F.W. Post #7102 and the Nebraska Petroleum Marketers association. In addition to this, he served on the school board, town board and was fire chief. He enjoys fishing and boating with his sons and grandsons. He and his brother, Don, inherited the 80-acre farm in Section One, Glengary Township, after their fathers death. (Milligan, p 355).

Obituary

Jim F. Kotas, the last member of the John F. & Bessie R. (Masek) Kotas family passed away on Monday, January 25, 2018 at the Fairview Manor in Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 92 years, 8 months, and 2 days.

He was born on May 23, 1925 on the family farm north of Milligan. He attended Milligan Public School for 12 years and graduated with the class of 1943.

After graduation, he worked in Omaha at a meat packing plant. He was drafted into the Army on his 21st birthday at Fort Leonard Wood, Kansas. He spent time in Korea before receiving an honorable discharge on May 27, 1947 at Fort Lawton, Washington.

On May 11, 1949, he married Norma Most and to this union 4 sons were born: Dennis, David, Douglas, and Delbert.

On July 1, 1949, he began driving a fuel truck for Joe Vosoba. After Joe's retirement, he became a Standard Oil Agent. In 1958, the company went to Jobbers and it became Kotas Oil Company. He retired after nearly 40 years in the oil business.

After retirement, Jim enjoyed helping area farmers with grain harvest. He was also active in the community serving as the Chief on the Milligan Fire Department for many years. He also took EMT training in the early 1970's with Merle Buzek and Albert Michl, and they were the original members of the Milligan Rescue Squad serving for many years. He enjoyed serving with the Fire & Rescue and was dedicated to helping people in need. Jim also served on the Milligan School Board, the Fillmore County Hospital Board for 25 years, the Petroleum Marketers Board, and the Milligan Village Board.

In November of 2016, he was honored to receive a Quilt of Valor in recognition of his military service.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Johnny and Donald; sisters Marie and husband Chas Vlasek and Henrietta and husband Marion Arbuck; daughter-in-law Janet Kotas; grandson Jason Kotas; and brother-in-law Arnold Capek.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Norma of Milligan, Nebraska; sons Dennis & Lois Kotas, Douglas & Yvonne Kotas all of Milligan, Nebraska, David Kotas of Faucett, Missouri, and Delbert & Susan Kotas of Juniata, Nebraska; grandchildren T.J. and wife Abby Kotas of Lincoln, Nebraska, Gary Kotas of Humboldt, Nebraska, Katherine Kotas of Portsmouth, Virginia, Brittni Kotas of Milligan, Nebraska, Justin Kotas of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Emilie Kotas of Exeter, Nebraska; great grand daughter Kayla Brhle of Milford, Nebraska; great great granddaughter Brynlee Motley of Milford, Nebraska; sisters-in-law Lucille Capek of Milligan, Nebraska and Velma and John Kirby of Lincoln, Nebraska; cousin Reenlee Kotas of San Diego, California; and step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A Funeral Service for Jim was held on Monday, January 29, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska. Pastor Brian Kottas officiated the service. Karen Kohler accompanied Jon Scoville who sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee. "

Pallbearers for the service included T.J. Kottas, Gary Kotas, Justin Kotas, Wayne Arbuck, Gerald Capek, and Jon Eisenhauer. Interment was held in the Bohemian National Cemetery with Military Rites performed by the Milligan American Legion HSSK Post 240. Farmer & Son Funeral Home conducted the services and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to the Milligan Rescue Squad or the Milligan American Legion.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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James V.

28 Jul 1878

24 Oct 1940

J.V. was a watch repairman and electrician, owning his own plant and later selling it to the Iowa-Nebraska Power Company. He also worked with his sister, Lillian FRYCEK, in the funeral business which he later took over. (Milligan, p 354).

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Jan

26 Jul 1829

22 Oct 1897

He was born to Martin or Mattias KOTAS. He emigrated from Bohemia in 1868, settling first in Chicago for two years. The family left Illinois in October, 1870, arriving at the homestead of his sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and John PLACEK, who lived in Section 12 of Big Blue Township in Saline County. John and sons Frank and Joseph walked to Fillmore County to claim homesteads, which they filed in Beatrice on October 17, 1870, at the same time filing their naturalization papers. They lived with bachelor homesteader Frank ZNAJEMSKY until their dugout was built on October 25, 1870. John received his patent on May 16, 1878. The first dugout school of District #44 was on the KOTAS homestead. John was also instrumental in getting a Catholic Church built on his land, serving in the puplit occasionally as their was not resident priest. He also helped establish Ceski Brati, a Catholic Cemetery. Later in life, John purchased addtional land from the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, making it possible to give each of his 7 surviving children a farm. He and Barbara retired to Milligan. While repairing the roof of his home, he fell and was impaled on their picket fence. The funeral was conducted at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and he was buried in Ceski Brati cemetery near his son. More than 100 buggies followed the hearse to the cemetery. He is buried under the name KOTTAS, even though his railroad documents and homestead documents were executed using KOTAS. His son, W.J. was administrator of his estate, so this may account for the change in spelling. (Milligan, p 356). He was the son of Martin KOTAS and Mary PIPLA. (Milligan, p 357).

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Jan "John"

27 Aug 1859

21 Jul 1909

John was a farmer and businessman. In 1899, he built a lumber yard. The Catholic Church was built with lumber donated from his yard. In 1890, he built a saloon on Main Street, from land he bought from Vaclav and Mary KOTTAS. One Saturday night, as he was locking up, he heard a noise and as he turned around someone threw a bottle, hitting him in the face which cut his lip badly and broke out a tooth. He grew a moustache after this to cover the scar. He sold the saloon, and purchased land from Frank ANDREL in 1892 and returned to farming. They later returned to their home place which had been rented. John died following an accident in the hay field, which was caused by one of the frames for stacking hay coming unfastened and falling on him, hitting him across the shoulders and neck. He was a prominent citizen from the time the village of Milligan was organized, quiet of dispostion, and never meddling in other people's affairs, attending only to his business. Friends and neighbors stacked the grain and hay in the fields for the family. As the boys were too young to take over the farm, it was rented. (Milligan, p 357).

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Jason D.

29 Mar 1976

26 Nov 2016

Obituary for Jason D. Kotas

A Memorial Service for Jason will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Milligan Auditorium. Pastor Brad Barrows will officiate the service.

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

Memorials are directed to the family for future designation.

Jason D. Kotas was born on March 29, 1976, during the snow blizzard of 1976 when area lost electricity for a week, at Warren Memorial Hospital in Friend to Marilea (Shutts) Michl and Dennis Kotas. He passed away on November 26, 2016 at home in Milligan.

Jason, as a young child, moved to Milligan and has resided there all his life. He attended Milligan School and graduated in 1994. After graduation he joined the Marines for a short time and received a medical discharge in 1995. He started laying carpet and worked independently and eventually became a dry wall finisher working for Mark Bigelow for a short time before working for Co-Hawk in Lincoln. He stopped working as a dry wall finisher due to medical reasons and started working for local farmers and loved working outdoors. He began working for Craig Meyer doing carpeting around the area and continued to work, as health permitted, independently as a dry wall finisher.
Jason's interest centered on the outdoors, and he joined the Milligan Bass Anglers after fishing with his dad while growing up. He grew up with a fishing pole in his hands and fished many tournaments with his dad and the Milligan Bass Club. He also enjoyed hunting with his family and friends.

Those fortunate to know Jason will remember him for his love of socializing and love of Polka Music. He had a unique laugh and a way with words. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his daughter, Kayla Brhel of Milford, parents Marilea and Larry Michl of Milligan; Dennis and Lois Kotas of Milligan; grandparents, Jim and Norma Kotas of Milligan; 2 step brothers and 2 step sisters and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Preceding him in death were 2 half-brothers, Jim and Steve McAlpine, grandparents, Lillian and Jerry Hendrych.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Joe Albert

10 Mar 1899

26 Apr 1983

The son of Tomas KOTAS and Katerina POTUCEK.

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John F.

19 Aug 1888

27 Apr 1979

He was drafted into the U.S. Army, and served through June 2, 1919. After his discharge, he helped Louis PLACEK farm. He was a Legionnaire, held several offices and helped build the first American Legion building, was a Lodge member and also belonged to the Knights of Pythias. He spent many hours, alongside Bessie, working in the Milligan Auditorium on dance night. Fishing was his pastime. After Bessie died, he bought a home in Milligan from Chas. HLADEK. He was honored as a life-time admiral into the Great Nebraska Navy in 1976. (Milligan, p 357-358)

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John Henry

8 Jan 1894

26 Feb 1983

John graduated from Milligan High School in 1913, after which he farmed with his father. He was drafted into the U.S. Military on May 28, 1918, and was sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa for training. He was sent to France with Company D, 350 Infantry, 88th Division in August, 1918, from Long Island, New York, where he came down with influenza. He was sent to the front line the day the Armistice was signed, on November 11, 1918. He remained in France for police action, returning home in May, 1919. He was discharged in June. After marrying his sweetheart, Anna KOCA, the couple made their home on the Kotas family farm in Section 3 of Glengary Township. They moved to town in 1925. (Milligan, p 358-359).

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Joseph

1 Jun 1853

12 Feb 1924

Joseph Kotas claimed 80 acres as a homestead just east of his father and brother, W 1/2 NE 1/4 on March 6, 1871. He later cancelled this to purchase land from the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad in Glengary Township. After they completed the purchase of this land, they sold it to his parents. The first Catholic Church was built here. He bought and sold much land in the Milligan area, as well as operating several business. He served as Town Marshall as well (Milligan, p 359).

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Joseph

30 Dec 1894

3 Mar 1905

He died after an appedix operation performed by three doctors from Milligan, Geneva and Exeter. (Milligan, pp 347-348).

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Joseph "Joe" Ernest

15 Feb 1901

1 Mar 2002

Obituary

Kotas -- Joe, 101, Nelson, died Friday (3/1/02). Born, near Oak. Farmer

Survivors: son, Don, Phoenix; daughter, Shirley, Superior; two grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior. Evergreen Cemetery, Superior.

Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. until services Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to Nelson Good Samaritan Center. Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 2 March 2002 Lincoln Journal Star)

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Joseph John

26 Nov 1928

31 May 2011

Joe attended rural school, graduating from Milligan High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army from July 1951 through July 1953. After his basic training in Camp Gordon, Georgia he was stationed in Korea as a Military Policeman, where he was responsible for transporting prisoners of war. After his discharge, he returned to Saline County, Nebraska to farm. He moved back to the Kotas family farm, making his home with his parents, after his father retired. Along with farming, he is a hog feeder and breeder, a member of the American Legion and Cornhuskers Lodge, along with serving on the board of the Milligan Auditorium and Ceski Brati cemetery. (Milligan, p 355).

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Karl Vaclav

10 Jul 1914

29 Oct 1996

Karl graduated from Milligan High School with the Class of 1934. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He attended watch repair school, going into business in Milligan and later moving to Lincoln, where he made his home. (Milligan, p 354).

Obituary

Kotas - Karl V., 82, Lincoln, died Tuesday (10/29/96). Born, Milligan. Watch repairman, Sartor Hamann. Member, VFW, Lincoln. Decorated WWII Army veteran; served with Company A, 133rd Ordinance Maintenance Battalion, 11th Armored Division, with General Patton's 3rd Army. Resident of Lincoln since 1965. Survivors: nephews, Dan Kotas, Milligan, James Kotas, Lawrence, Kan.; nieces, Nancy Slepicka, Dorchester, Janet Dunn, Lawrence; cousin, Arlene Weaver, Fremont.

Services: 2 p.m. Friday, United Methodist Church, Milligan. Milligan Cemetery. Graveside service, American Legion Post 240, Milligan. Visitation: Thursday, noon-9 p.m., Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.; Friday, 11 a.m. until services, church. Memorials to United Methodist Church, Milligan

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 30 October 1996 Lincoln Journal Star)

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Lillian

26 Dec 1888

11 Feb 1972

After her graduation from Milligan in 1904, she taught at Rural School District #6 for two years. She also worked for her brother, Charles, at his grocery store. (Milligan, 273)/

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Lillian Emma

20 Apr 1899

31 Mar 1992

(Research):Census Information:

Nebraska, Nuckolls County, Nora Precinct
Enumerated April 15, 1930 by
ED 65-16 SD 10 Sheet 1B
22-22
Jensen, Hans Hd M W 40 M 30 Neb Denmark Denmark Farmer
Jensen, Lillian Wf F W 30 M 21 Neb Neb Neb
Jensen, Eugene Son M W 7 S Neb Neb Neb
Jensen, Betty Dtr F W 1 3/12 S Neb Neb Neb

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Mamie Marie

2 Feb 1898

23 Jul 1975

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Nuckolls County, Blaine Precinct
Enumerated April 2, 1930 by Mabel Swigart
ED 55-3 SD 10 Sheet 1A Stamped 151
2-2
Jensen, John Hd M W 38 M 26 Nebraska Denmark Denmark Farme
r General Farm
Jensen, Mamie M Wife F W 32 m 20 Neb Neb Neb
Jensen, Ruby Dtr F W 10 S Neb Neb Neb
Jensen, Margaret Dtr F W 9 S Neb Neb Neb
Jensen, Kenneth Son M W 2 2/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Jensen, Thomas Father M W 72 Wd Denmark Denmark Denmark Danish 1870 Na None

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Marie

13 Jul 1848

23 Dec 1928

She immigrated to the Chicago, Illinois in 1868, later moving to Nebraska.

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Marie

5 Aug 1920

7 Feb 2000

The Nebraska Signal
23 February 2000

Marie B. Vlasak

Marie B. Vlasak, 79, of Wilber, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000 in Crete.

She was born August 5, 1920 on a farm north of Milligan, to John F. and Bessie R. (Masek) Kotas. She attended the Milligan Public School and graduated with the class of 1938. She helped on the family farm and did housework in the Crete area working at the Crete Mills and Fairmont Creamery. She married Charles Vlasak, Jr. on Sept.23, 1943, at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber. In 1993, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

They made their home in Spokane, Wash. while Charles was in the service. Here she worked for Nabisco Biscuit Co. and Armour Meat Packing Plant. They moved back to Crete where she worked for Gooches and in 1946 moved to a farm north of Hallam. In 1957, they moved to a farm south of Wilber, retiring in 1989 and moved into Wilber.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Wilber for 38 years; a member of ZCBJ Lodge No. 3 inCrete, receiving her 50 year membership pin and was a V.A. Hospital volunteer for 888 hours.

She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim F. and Norma Kotas of Milligan, Donald and Velma Kotas of Lincoln; nieces and nephews and spouses; Aunt Mae Kotas of Milligan and great and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Vlasak, Jr., Oct. 24, 1996; infant brother, Johnny Kotas; sister and brother-in-law, Henrietta and Marion Arbuck.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb.10 at 2 p.m. at Zajicek Funeral Home in Wilber with the Rev. Paul Quackenbush officiating. Soloist Elmer Nemec accompanied by Bernice Zajicek.

Interment was at the Wilber Czech Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Wayne Arbuck, Dennis Kotas, Doug Kotas, Brad Kasl, Doug Hayek and Daryl Hayek.
Honorary pallbearers were Delbert Kotas, David Kotas, Gerald Splichal, Jon Eisenhauer, Darin Keller, Chuck Rains, Paul Essman and Mark Bors.
Memorials may be directed to the Charles and Marie Vlasak Scholarship Fund

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Marie "Mary"

15 Jul 1884

Yes, date unknown

Married second a Placek?

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Mary Ann

20 Mar 1940

22 Nov 2023

Mary Ann Rut, 83, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away Wednesday November 22, 2023. She was born March 20, 1940 in Friend, Nebraska to William and Irma Kotas.

She grew up in Milligan, Nebraska moving to Lincoln, Nebraska to attend Lincoln School of Commerce. She lived all of her adult life in Lincoln. She married Roger Rut on September 11, 1960. Mary Ann had three children ? Gary Thiemann, Keith Rut and Karen McCain. Roger and Mary Ann were married 50-years before Roger passed away July 2011.

Mary Ann is survived by her children Gary (Laurette) Thiemann of Shreveport, Louisiana, Keith (Patti) Rut of York, Nebraska and Karen (Todd) McCain of Lincoln, Nebraska. She had eight grandchildren, Micheala Rut of Kearney, Nebraska, Emi (Curtis) Leicht of Lincoln, Nebraska, Sam McCain of Fort Moore, Georgia, Janell (Bill) Green of York, Nebraska, Ashley Reimers (Matt Miller) of Sterling, Colorado, Lecia Reimers (Aaron Schaefer) of Sterling, Colorado, Kevin (Laura Jean) Thiemann of Plano, Texas and Jody (Sam) Thiemann of Shreveport, Louisiana as well as seven great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband Roger Rut, parents William and Irma Kotas, in-laws James and Mildred Rut, two sisters and brothers in law Beth (Alvin) Gordon and Jeanie (Lee) Holtmeier.

Honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren and her Butler Avenue neighbors.

Visitation with family is Thursday December 7th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Roper and Sons Funeral Home at 4300 "O" Street.

Services are Friday December 8th at 10:30am (casual dress) at Saint Luke United Methodist Church located at 1621 Superior Street, Lincoln, Nebraska (Luncheon to follow service).

Private family burial at a later time.

Memorials to Saint Luke United Methodist Church.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Roper & Sons Funeral Home)
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Matilda

26 Apr 1902

9 Jan 2000

Attended rural school district #44. (Milligan, p 202)

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Mildred A.

25 Sep 1914

5 Dec 2002

Sedoris - Mildred A., 88, Nebraska City, widow of Dean, died Thursday (12/5/02). Born, Milligan. Accountant, Midland Garment and Outerwear Co.

Survivors: son, Dean R. Jr., Sidney, Iowa; nephew, Richard Kotas Jr., Nebraska City.

Services: 10 a.m. today, St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Nebraska City. St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to Lourdes Endowment Fund. Gude Mortuary, Nebraska City.

NOTE: Dean Sedoris, SR. is buried in same cemetery as shown below. Dean, Sr. died about 20 Dec 1987, Dean, Sr. buried on 23 Dec 1987
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Mildred Edythe

20 Apr 1914

16 Oct 2001

Holst --?b? ?/b?Mildred J., 87, Davenport, widow of Edward "Jack," died Tuesday (10/16/01) in Deshler. Born, Rural Oak, (4/20/14) to Fred and Anna (Bedlan) Kotas.

Survivors: brother, Joe Kotas, Nelson; nieces and nephews and their families. Preceded in death by parents; brother Fred Kotas, Jr.; sisters, Mamie Jensen, Lilian Jensen, Viola Johnston.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, United Methodist Church, Davenport. Edgar City Cemetery. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. Thursday, Urbauer-Price Funeral Home, Davenport and before services at the church. Memorials to family.

SSN 505-30-3299

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 17 October 2001 Lincoln Journal Star)

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Phyllis Jean

20 Dec 1925

29 Jan 2015

Obituary

Phyllis J. Engle

Funeral services for Phyllis will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 10:30 AM at First Congregational United Church of Christ with Pastor Diane Ryder officiating.

Visitation will be begin on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva, NE.

Graveside services will be held in the Geneva Public Cemetery.

Memorials are to be directed to the family for a later designation.

Phyllis Jean Engle was born to Anton E. Kotas and Gertrude (Deaver) Kotas on December 20, 1925 at the family farm near Tobias, NE, and passed away January 29, 2015 at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, NE, at the age of 89 years, 1 month and 9 days. She was one of four children in the family.

Phyllis was born and raised on the family farm near Tobias, NE, and was baptized in the Catholic Faith as a child. She attended the Lone Star Country School through the 8th grade and graduated from Milligan High School in 1943. After high school she was employed at the Fairmont State Airbase.

Phyllis was united in marriage to George A. Engle of Geneva on April 25, 1946 and resided on a farm northeast of Geneva. After Phyllis married George, she joined the First Congregational Church. They had three children, Diane, George "Jr." and Barbara.

Phyllis was a quiet spoken lady and always found the good in everyone. She was a good cook, baker, and seamstress and loved her large garden.

George and Phyllis purchased the First Congregational Church parsonage on August 1, 1974 and together with Diane they moved in to town in December 1974. After moving to town Phyllis and Diane would drive to the country to raise baby chicks and a large garden.

She enjoyed dancing to Czech music. You could usually find George and Phyllis every Sunday at Pla-Mor Ballroom dancing the night away. While they were at Pla-Mor they ended up making many dancing friends.

Phyllis served her church in many capacities; as a member of the Women's Fellowship, she served as the President for several years. During holiday season she was more than willing to help with Thanksgiving Dinner the church put together. She was always willing to help the ladies of the church put together a meal for the family and congregation of a fellow member who had passed away. She was also a member of the Geneva Legion Auxiliary Post #68.

A favorite saying to her kids and one they will always remember was, "Two wrongs never makes it right".

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Donald Kotas; brothers-in-law, Francis "Fritz" Greenlee, Frank, Harold and Willis Engle; sisters-in-laws, Anna Vnoucek, Helen and Beth Engle; niece, Debbie Wiltshire; nephews, Herald Brian Wiltshire, Lawrence Engle and great-niece, Kristin Engle.

Phyllis is survived by her husband, George A. of Geneva; son, George Jr. and wife Susan of Geneva; daughters, Diane Engle of Geneva, Barbara Trapp and husband Tom of Geneva; sisters, Delmary Wiltshire of Lincoln, Faye Greenlee of York; sisters-in-law, Eleanor (Arlan) Becker of Exeter, Ruth (Delbert) Sorge of Geneva, Mary (Ronald) Uldrich of Milligan; brother-in-law, Joe A. Vnoucek of Friend; grandchildren, Loren Stephenson of Fairmont, Teresa (Herman) Rodriguez of Pecos, NM, James (Jean) Engle of Geneva, Rueben (Lisa) Engle of Clive, IA, Crystal Engle of York; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and lots of nieces, nephews and friends.

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Richard

7 Apr 1906

11 Nov 1999

Kotas -- Richard F., 93, Nebraska City, died Thursday (11/11/99). Born, Milligan. Retired owner and operator, former Kotas' Market, Nebraska City, 47 years.

Survivors: son, Richard Jr., Nebraska City; granddaughter; two stepgreat-grandchildren; three stepgreat-great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Sedoris, Nebraska City.

Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Gude Mortuary, Nebraska City. Wyuka, Nebraska City. Visitation: today, 1-9 p.m., mortuary. Memorials to the Nebraska City Rescue Squad.

his SSN: 506-03-5605
He married Louise A. (UNKNOWN)
her dob 30 Sep 1907
died 18 Oct 1999
died in Nebraska City, Otoe County
buried 20 Oct 1999
buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe Co.
SSN: 506-20-8258

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Richard F. "Butch"

Abt 1936

2 Jun 2009

Richard F. "Butch" Kotas
Richard "Butch" F. Kotas 73, Nebraska City, passed away Tuesday (6/2/09). Born in Nebraska City, the son of Richard F. Kotas, Sr. and Louise (Ottnat) Kotas. Retired from American Meter Company.
Survivors: wife, Sharon; son-in-law, Gene Blankenfeld, Lincoln; two step-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday (6/5/09) at the Bethel United Church of Christ, Nebraska City. Burial: Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. There will be open visitation from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Gude Mortuary in Nebraska City; and one hour prior to the services Friday at the church. Memorials may be given to Bethel United Church of Christ. Gude Mortuary is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 6/4/2009
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Rose Marie

15 Mar 1926

23 Jul 2015

A 1943 graduate of Milligan High School, she worked in many farm homes and also as a clerk-typist with the Quartermaster Corps at the Fairmont Army Air Base. (Milligan, p 313).

She continued to farm after Merlin entered the Exeter Care Center in 1989, where he passed away in 1992. When Rose Maried turned 65, she retired from farming. She was the volunteer librarian for the Nebraska State Genealogical Society for twenty years, and complied twenty-two publications for them. She also organized the Fillmore County Genealogical Society. Other memberships include the Milligan Fraternal Lodge #76 and the HSSK American Legion Auxiliary Unit.

(Milligan, 1988-2008, p. 177).

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Shirley L.

7 Jan 1940

11 Sep 2024

Shirley L Kotas

Former Hastings resident Shirley L. Kotas, 84, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Edgewood Vista, Grand Island, NE.

Graveside Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, NE. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to Tunnels to Towers c/o Butler Volland Funeral Home, 1225 North Elm Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901.

Shirley was born January 7, 1940, in Hebron, NE to Joseph E. and Verna F. (Williams) Kotas. She graduated from Davenport High School in 1957. She served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969.

Shirley worked as a secretary for Pacific Bell Telephone Company. She enjoyed spending time with her dogs and many friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Don.

SURVIVORS:
Nephews:
Rodney Kotas ? Phoenix, AZ
Randy Kotas ? Phoenix, AZ
Many Cousins and friends

From the Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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Viola Nadine

11 Jun 1906

24 Jul 2001

Johnston -- Viola Nadine, 95, Nelson, formerly of Oak, widow of John, died Tuesday (7/24/01) at Superior. Born, near Oak.

Survivors: son, John, St. Charles, Mo.; Donna Fishel, Loveland, Colo.; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Holst, Davenport; brother, Joseph Kotas, Nelson.

Services: 2 p.m. today, Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, Nelson. Edgar Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m. until services, funeral home. Memorials to the Nelson Good Samaritan Center

SSN 507-44-0014

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 27 July 2001 Lincoln Journal Star)

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Willa Jean "Jeanie"

12 Sep 1936

26 Jul 2018

KEARNEY Willa J. "Jeanie" Holtmeier, 81, of Kearney, formerly of Grand Island and Lexington, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018.

Service and celebration of Jeanie's life will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Peace Lutheran Church, 1710 N. North Road in Grand Island. The Rev. Michael Reiners will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Island City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at All Faiths Funeral Home, 2929 S. Locust in Grand Island.

Jeanie was born on Sept. 12, 1936 in Wahoo, the daughter of William H. and D. Irma (Essex) Kotas. She grew up and graduated from high school at Milligan.

On August 4, 1957, Jeanie was married to LeeRoy M. Holtmeier. The couple lived in Guide Rock, Cincinnati, Ohio, Lexington and Leola, Pa., before moving to Grand Island.

Jeanie was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Women in Missions and Stephen Ministry. She loved family and friends and thoroughly enjoyed being a cheerleader for all of her grandkids' activities. She also loved playing cards, gardening, baking, sewing, volunteering, planning trips and traveling.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Brigitte Holtmeier of Kearney; a daughter, Shari Holtmeier and LaDon Biason of Lutz, Fla.; grandchildren, Liza Lorenz and her husband, Chad, Blake Holtmeier and Brady Holtmeier; a great-grandson, Devon Lorenz; and a sister, Mary Ann Rut of Lincoln.

She was welcomed into heaven by her husband, Lee; her parents, and a sister, Beth Gordan.

Memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church in Grand Island or St. John's Good Samaritan Society of Kearney.

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

The family contact is Doug Holtmeier, 2611 W. 47th, Kearney, NE 68845.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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William H.

1 Apr 1898

30 May 1980

He received a degree in education from Peru State Teachers College in 1918. He also attended the University of Nebraska. He taught for 14 years, and was later superintendent of schools at Ohiowa, Milligan, Monroe and Prague. In 1937, he purchased the PLACEK hardware store in Milligan. William served as Village Clerk for 18 years, ans was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Methodist Church, school board and fire department. (Milligan, p 361).

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Agnes

7 Mar 1876

5 Dec 1962

Ken Chromy instead shows her year of birth as 1877.

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Amelia

27 Mar 1895

Known as "Mollie." She married Fred HRCLICKA. (Milligan, p 365)

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Anna

7 Jan 1880

20 Oct 1962

She married James NADHERNY in 1921, he was born in 1880 and died 3 Mar 1931, but Richard Nohavec was not able to locate his obituary. After losing her second husband in 1931, she moved to Milligan with her son, Rudy NADHERNY, to make their home with her father.

Brother: Frank Sisters: Mrs. Agnes YECK, Mrs. Mary LAUN, Mrs. Josie RADEK

Sons: Henry, Jimmie, Frank

Daughters: Mrs. Paul (Emma) BULIN, Mrs. Cecil (Viola) KERSHNER; Mildred MOSIER

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Anna

7 Jan 1880

20 Oct 1962

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Nebraska, Nuckolls, Elk Precinct
Enumerated 27, 28 and 29 January 1920
SD 5 ED 159 Sheet 7B
138-138
Kubicek, Anna T Head F W 39 Wd Neb Bohemia/Czech Bohemia/Czech Farmer
Kubicek, Emma L Dtr F W 16 S Neb Neb Neb
Kubicek, Frank M Son M W 14 S Neb Neb Neb
Kubicek, Jimmie E Son M W 12 S Neb Neb Neb
Kubicek, Viola A Dtr F W 10 S Neb Neb Neb
Kubicek, Henry F SOn M W 8 S Neb Neb Neb
Kubicek, Mildred D Dtr F W 4 3/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Nadherney, Jim Hired Man M W 37 S 1905 Pa Bohemia/Czech Bohemia/Czech Bohemia/Czech Farm Laborer

1930 Census
Nebraska, Nuckolls, Elk Precinct
Enumerated 16 Apr 1930
ED 65-6 SD 10 Sheet 2A Stamped 165
---26
Nadherny, Jim Head M W 49 M 39 Czech Czech Czech Czech 1904 Pa Farmer
Nadherny, Anna Wf F W 48 m 19 Neb Czech Czech
Kubicek, Henry Stepson M W 19 S Neb Neb Neb Farmer
Kubicek, Mildred Stepdtr F W 14 S Neb Neb Neb
Nadherny, Rudolph Son M W 9 S Neb Czech Neb

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Christinia

3 Feb 1884

Aft 1884

Died as an infant.

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Edward Frank

23 Jan 1925

20 Jul 1984

Edward was born on the farm by Milligan where he lived all his life. He attended school District #44, and was a graduate of Milligan High School. He served in the military from December, 1944 through September, 1946; after that he farmed for the rest of his life. (Milligan, p 362).

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Emma

14 Feb 1894

Aft 1894

Died as an infant.

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Frank

25 May 1851

14 Oct 1942

Frank came to the US at the age of 18, living with his family in Chicago for two years before emigrating in 1870 to the home of his uncle and aunt, John and Katherina PLACEK in Saline County, He received a land patent for 80 acres on May 16, 1878. He farmed and also went into partnership with Vaclav BULEN in a hardware and implement business after the village of Milligan was platted.

FamilySearch 1880 National Census

Census Place:Glengary, Fillmore, Nebraska Source:FHL Film 1254748 National Archives Film T9-0748 Page 50 RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace Frank KOTASSelfMMW30BOHEMEN Occ:FarmerFa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN Mary KOTASWifeFMW29BOHEMEN Occ:HousekeeperFa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN Mary KOTASDauFSW6NE Fa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN Agnes KOTASDauFSW4NE Fa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN Josephfine KOTASDauFSW2NE Fa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN

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Fred R.

28 Jan 1870

17 Nov 1955

Fred applied for a marriage license on January 28, 1893 to marry Mary KABLEY, daughter of Frank and Belinda Kabley, the ceremony to be a double wedding with his brother Anton, but this marriage never took place. A year later, he married Mary JANOUSEK. Fred purchased the west forty acres of his brother's Frank homestead in Glengary Township. In addition to farming, he had a stallion at stud, and owned a threshing rig, doing work for his neighbors and friends. He had a homestead near Chugwater, Wyoming as well that he intended to retire to, but instead retired to Milligan. He fell at age 83 while doing chores, and spent much time in the hospital over the next two years until his death. (Milligan, p 364-365).

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James

18 Aug 1890

31 Jul 1968

During their married life, they lived in Denton, Montana, Milligan and Tobias. IN 1919 they moved from Montana to Tobias, where they farmed. James Kottas also worked for the Saline County A.C.S. office at Wilber with the A.A.A. Program. He was one of the first R.E.A. directors and promoters of Rural Electrification of America in the late 1930's. He also worked in a general merchandise store with his father and brother. (Milligan, p. 366).

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Josephine

7 Apr 1877

11 Feb 1973

Date of birth is shown both as 7 Apr 1877 or 1878, Milligan (obit had 1877, cemetery book had 1878). Ken Chromy also shows 1877.

Preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Sons: Cyril, Richard, Charles, Eugene Daughters: Clara, Mrs. Gerald E. (Ann M.) HUBER

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Lillian

10 Dec 1896

Married first Charles VASINA, and after his death, Emil CHAB. (Milligan, p 365).

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Mildred

6 Jul 1915

17 Mar 1996

Married second a Mr. Baloun. (Milligan, p 362).

SSN 505-70-6353

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Robert E. "Colby"

4 Sep 1959

2 Nov 2018

Robert attended Milligan Public School, graduating in 1977. He and his brother Richard took over their parents farm when their father became bedfast. He is the stepfather of Jerimy Edward and Brian Erick CLIFT. (Milligan, p. 368).

A Funeral Service for Robert will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska. PMA Jim Germer will officiate the service.

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

Visitation will take place on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Robert Edward Kottas was born on September 4, 1959 at York, Nebraska to Edward F. and Lorene E. (Elznic) Kottas. He passed away on October 29, 2018 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 59 years, 1 month, and 25 days. He was one of four children born in the family.

Robert, affectionately known as "Colby" by his friends and family, attended Milligan Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1977. He was a member of the Sons Of The American Legion, Milligan, Nebraska and Milligan Rural Fire Department.

He was a farmer all his life, and he thoroughly enjoyed his occupation. He raised grain and cattle and enjoyed taking his cattle to the Fairbury Livestock Sale Barn. He was getting ready for corn and soybean harvest this fall when became ill. Outside of farming, he enjoyed deer hunting and visiting with his friends at Elaine's. Colby's nieces and nephews were also very important to him.

Colby was united in marriage to Rose Marie Cassavaugh on February 9, 1984. Rose was the love of Robert's life. She passed away on March 28, 1987 after battling lymphoma.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Kottas; wife Rose Kottas; and step-father Wes Buzek.

He is survived by his mother Lorene Buzek of Milligan, Nebraska; sisters Marilyn & Brian Srajhans of Tobias, Nebraska, and Bev Mohlman and Bob Thomsen of Fairmont, Nebraska; brother Richard Kottas of Exeter, Nebraska; nieces and nephews Jason & Ashley Srajhans and their children Trenton, Treygan, and Trevan of Milligan, Nebraska, Michelle Funk and friend Shawn Brooks of Davenport, Nebraska, Melissa & Troy Sieber and their children Taylor, Carson, and Tinley of Davenport, Nebraska, Joe & Christina Srajhans and their children Lilly and Riley of Geneva, Nebraska, Shawn & Lyndsey Kottas of Geneva, Nebraska, Sharlene & Justin Harre and their children Cohen and Braxton of Exeter, Nebraska, Dillon Steinacher & fianc? Haeli Temme of Exeter, Nebraska; and Aunt Sharon Elznic of Geneva, Nebraska.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Rose Alice

Abt 1919

Abt 1923

"Rose Alice died at the age of four years." (Milligan, p 362).

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Waslove J. "Vaclav" "W.J."

29 Jul 1862

6 May 1955

His first name was Waslove (Vaclav), however, he went by W.J. He was active in many business ventures, and was also active in community civics, serving on the Milligan town board, the Ceski Bratri Cemetery board, and in Democratic Party Politics. He also was a storekeeper and manager of the motion picture theatre at Central Hall. The family later moved to Montana. (Milligan, p. 369-370).

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William James "Jimmie"

17 Aug 1919

27 Feb 2022

After graduation from Tobias High School, he clerked in the grocery store, and was drafted into the U.S. Army. He spent two and one-half years with Company K, 134th Infantry, 35th Division. He was transferred to Air Cadet School and trained as a pilot, and later still transferred back to the infantry, going overseas with the 77th Division to the Pacific Theater. He saw action on Iwo Shima and Leyte.

After his discharge from the service, he returned to Milligan, where he managed the Coop Grocery Store. In 1951, he moved to Tobias where he operated his own grocery store and locker for 15 years. In 1966, he was appointed a rural mail carrier. (Milligan, p. 369).

Obituary, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

William James Kottas, only son of the late James Kottas and Rose Uldrich Kottas, was born near Tobias on August 17, 1919 and passed away on February 27, 2022. He attended rural school south of Tobias and attended Tobias High School graduating in 1937. During his teenage years he worked as a grocery clerk and also helped his father with farming. In February 1941 he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served almost five years in the 134th Infantry, 35 Division; trained as an Airforce Cadet at Santa Ana Air Base, and later served with the 77th Infantry Division; in the Pacific Theater World War II. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and Citation Combat Infantryman's Badge, Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf clusters for being wounded twice on Okinawa, Expert Rifleman's Badge, and the Good Conduct Medal. He made several beach heads before he was discharged in October 1945. His entire life he was a true patriotic American and believed in doing good for his country. He was a member of the Firing Squad VFW Post 4959 Crete and Tobias American Legion. On October 27, 1942 he married Helen Rose Stejskal in Hawthorne, California. This union was blessed with four children: Sharon, Marylin, Janice, and Douglas. Jimmie, as most people called him, managed the Co-op Grocery Store in Milligan from 1946 to 1951. He moved to Tobias where he operated his own Locker and Grocery Store for 15 years. In 1966 he was appointed Rural Mail Carrier of the Tobias Route. From 1973-1974 he served as Officer In Charge of the Tobias Post Office returning to the Mail Carrier position at the end of the year. He then served part of the Ohiowa Mail route, as well as, the Tobias mail route. He retired in 1986. Jimmie loved sports and in his younger years managed the Little League Baseball Team for ten years in Tobias. He enjoyed attending sports events with his son and daughters during their high school years. Other interests were reading, hunting, gardening, playing cards, and dancing. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He loved every moment he spent playing and visiting with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He served on the Tobias Village Board, Tobias School Board, Volunteer Fire Dept., Assistant Scoutmaster, Tobias Community Historical Society Board, Saline County Museum Board, Saline Co. Crime Stoppers. He was a member of the American Legion and was a Commander of the Tobias Post, later a member of Louis Milan Post at Wilber. He served as District Eleven Adjutant for four years. Additional organization involvement included: Crete VFW #4959, Secretary of Lodge WFLA Krivoklat #79 for 32 years, Post Commander of Disabled American Veterans Chapter #42 in Crete, Tobias Volunteer Fireman, Retired Nebraska Rural Letter Carrier Association, Lincoln Military Order of Purple Heart #200, Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree (Father Beranek Council at Wilber.) He served many years as St. Joseph Church Trustee in Tobias and as parishioner at Sacred Heart Church in Crete. William J. Kottas, alongside his wife Helen, celebrated their 77th Wedding Anniversary on October 27, 2019. William was preceded in death by his parents, James and Rose Kottas, and his beautiful wife Helen. He is survived by children, Sharon (Allen) Brozovsky, Marylin (Albert) Ericksen, Janice (Mark) Schweer, Douglas (Dawn) Kottas, 14 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Memorials in care of the family for Crete Sacred Heart Church and Tobias Cemetery. Funeral Mass: Friday, 10:00 A.M. Sacred Heart Church, Crete, NE. Rosary: Thursday, 7:00 P.M. Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Visitation: Thursday, 5 ? 7 P.M. at the funeral home.

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Anna

28 Aug 1826

5 Jun 1916

The daughter of Jan KOUDELA and Katerina MELICHAR. (Milligan, p 301).

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Frank T.

17 Sep 1863

1922

The son of Filip KOVANDA and Trezie HEJMANOVA.

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Glenn Eugene

7 Aug 1919

2 Jul 2010

Glenn E. Kovanda, 90, of Milligan, Neb., died Friday, July 2, 2010, in Geneva, Neb. Born August 7, 1919 at Milligan to Fred and Rose (Bulin) Kovanda.

Survived by: Sons Russel of Yuba, Calif., Chris of Edmond, Okla., Alan of Lincoln, Glenn F. of Milligan; Sister, Rose Mary Capek of Geneva; seven Grandchildren; one Great Grandchild.

Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (7/7/10), Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva, Kim Dunker officiating. Graveside services Lincoln Memorial Park in Lincoln. Visitation beginning Tuesday 1-8 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home. Memorials to Milligan American Legion, Exeter Milligan School Foundation & National VFW.

Lincoln, NE newspaper, July 4, 2010, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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Josefa "Josephine"

14 Sep 1871

11 Oct 1960

Josefa and her younger brother, Charles, had come to the United States from Hradesice, District of Klatovy. She made her home with the F.M. Ziska family in Exeter until her marraige to Albert. In the years following Albert and Josefa's marriage, six of Josefa's nieces and nephews, children of her brother, Vaclav, immigrated to America starting their lives here with the Bibas. This was a common practice to help relatives to become established. (Milligan, p 205 -206)

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Joseph T.

16 Aug 1906

24 Aug 1970

SSN 503-07-5306

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Joyce L.

20 Dec 1917

6 Mar 2009

Joyce was a 1935 graduate of Milligan High School. She attended the University of Nebraska in 1939. After her graduation, she taught home economics in Geneva, McCook, and Park Ridge, Illinois. (Milligan, 278).

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Maxine Irene

5 Oct 1920

25 Dec 2010

Maxine Irene Svec, of Friend, was boirn to Charles and Christina (Bartu) Kovanda on October 5, 1920 at her parents farm home near Exeter, Nebraska in Fillmore County, the eighth of nine children, and passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2010, at the Friend Manor in Friend, Nebraska, at the age of 90 years 2 months and 20 days. As a young girl, Maxine attended Country School District #5 and graduated from the 8th grade. She began her life-time work as a cook at the hotel in Geneva. She then was employed at the Fairmont Airbase, the Fitzsimons Hospital in Aurora, Colorado and retired after 23 years from the Warren Memorial Hospital in Friend.

Maxine was united in marriage to James Shank on June 12, 1946 and he passed away on February 5, 1949, after a lengthy illness. She was then blessed with a second marriage to Henry Svec on August 15, 1953 and to this union two daughters, Phyllis and Sharon were born. Together they made their home on a farm southwest of Friend until Henry's death in 1978. During the years they lived on the farm, Maxine was a busy farm wife and mother, raising chickens and a large garden to feed her family. After Henry died she moved to Friend where she lived with her daughter, Sharon, until her recent illness.

Maxine was an exceptional baker, especially her Kolaches and twists which she always made sure were available for her grandsons when they came to visit. She also enjoyed gardening especially raising flowers. Maxine was a member of the Friend Garden Club, the Friend Golden Agers and enjoyed playing cards.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Phyllis and Tom Lenagh, Farmington, MN, Sharon Svec , Friend, two grandsons, Patrick Lenagh, Ashland, WI, Shawn Lenagh, Milwaukee, WI, sister, Clarabell Smith, Exeter, NE, brothers-in-law, Alfred Krupicka, Leo Soukup, Exeter, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, James Shank and Henry Svec, sisters, Alice Motis, Helen Motis, Mary Svec, brothers, Edward, Charles, Anton and William Kovanda.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation will be from 1-8 pm on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorials are directed in care of the family for later designation.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Rosemary

27 May 1921

19 Jul 2011

Rosemary graduated from Lincoln High School in 1938, later earning her teaching certificate from the University of Nebraska in 1940. She taught in Ohiowa, David City, and Beatrice. After her husband's death, she returned to teaching, earning her Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Nebraska in 1968. She also studied Library Science, and went to work at the Crete Public Library. (Milligan, p 238).

Rosemary Capek, 90, of Milligan, died Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

Funeral services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Visitation: Friday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Farmer & Son Funeral Home Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Graveside service: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Memorials to the Milligan Rescue Unit or Bohemian National Cemetery

Rosemary Capek, 90 years of age, of Geneva, Nebraska, passed away peacefully during the morning of July 19, 2011. Rosemary was born on May 27, 1921 in Milligan, NE. She was the youngest of three children born to Frederick and Rose Kovanda. Her older siblings were Joyce Glandon (deceased) of Florida, and Glenn Kovanda (deceased) of Milligan, NE. She had a loving childhood and often remembered the horses on their farm. Rosemary frequently remembered her happy and fun loving mother and father. Rosemary lost her mother, due to illness, when she was at the age of twelve. Her Aunt Anna Bulin, who was a nurse at the Mayo Clinic, came home to the farm to help take care of the three children. Her Father, Fred, remarried to Rose's sister, Anna and he was fortunate to have two happy marriages.

During Rosemary's high school years, her family moved to Lincoln, NE. Rosemary graduated from Lincoln High. Rosemary showed a certain initiative through her teen age years as she was born Rose, and she changed her name to Rosemary while she was a teen. She attended University of Nebraska for a teaching degree. She had taught in the elementary schools in Ohiowa, David City, and Beatrice.

Before WWII, she met a very special and gregarious man, John James Capek, from Milligan, NE. She communicated with John for the four years of the war and when he returned to the states, they had a garden wedding. John came from a very musical family. During WWII he was in the Army Band. One of his loves was the Rudy Jay Orchestra, where he was one of the singers. He also played trumpet, clarinet, and saxophone. Rosemary and John enjoyed many Big Band Orchestra dances. They also enjoyed family get-togethers with many relatives as well as many of John's close friends from the war and their families. Rosemary was a wonderful cook and many of her dishes will remain loving memories for her family. Unforgettable were her barbeque spare ribs, duck, pheasant, rabbit, cherried tongue, dumplings, cream puffs, strawberry-rhubarb pie and her many Jello fruit salads, especially her pineapple banana salad. Gardening and canning were also two of Rosemary's avocations. Rosemary and John were very happy with their family life and they were blessed with two children. David John Capek was born in 1948 and Marilyn Rose Capek was born in 1952.

Great sorrow and tragedy occurred on Oct 3, 1960, when John died in a car accident. With the loving support of her parents, Rosemary went back to University of Nebraska to complete her teaching degree. Rosemary's primary concern was for the well-being of her own children during those years as she handled all of the responsibilities of a single parent. Rosemary loved all young children and she taught Kindergarten at Milligan, NE and preschool at Crete, NE. Rosemary was involved with the Methodist Church Ladies Group as well as Garden Clubs.

Rosemary had many personal strengths that carried her through life's challenges. She remained optimistic and caring. Later, she studied photography at Doane College. She also studied Librarian Science and worked at Crete Library. Rosemary spent many hours painting with oils and acrylics. She entered some of her paintings into local contests. She also focused on exercising and staying healthy as she took classes on a regular schedule. She also loved to travel. Her travels included Switzerland, England, France, Austria, and the Czech Republic with her mother, Anna Kovanda, and her sister Joyce Glandon. She also traveled to Florida, the Caribbean, and many states in the Western USA. Rosemary also traveled to Boston and New England multiple times to spend time with Marilyn and her family, Karl, Melissa, and Brett Henrikson. She loved swimming in the lake in New Hampshire with Marilyn's family and picking berries with her grandchildren. Rosemary was also very involved with David's family, with his wife Denise, and children Karel David, Haley, and Morgan Capek. Rosemary was also very kind to animals and had a wonderful rapport with dogs and cats.
Rosemary was always a source of strength and love when it involved her six grandchildren. She spent many hours caring for and loving them. Rosemary was a pure example of passing on unconditional love to her own children as well as to her grandchildren. She had strong values and had a stable sense of right and wrong. Rosemary was gifted with incredible personal strength. She had an inner beauty and guiding light that shone through in her calm, quiet, and kind nature. She was an excellent listener. She was always looking to be uplifting and encouraging. Rosemary looked for the good in each person and situation with amazing authenticity.

She had purity in her thoughts and actions that manifested as endearing empathy and optimism. She had an authentically unselfish nature. She was kind beyond imagination and words. Rosemary was quiet, but very strong in her ability to listen without judging. For all of us who knew her inner strength, it will be a source of inspiration. Her inner beauty and love will shine forever and she will be deeply missed. Her family's love will always be like her wedding china pattern. It was called "Forget-Me-Not." Rosemary's life will be forever with love in the hearts of her children and her loved ones.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John; sister Joyce Glandon; and brother Glenn Kovanda.

Rosemary is survived by her children David Capek and his wife Denise of Lincoln and Milligan, NE and Marilyn Capek of Winchester, MA, her grandchildren Karel D. Capek of Omaha, NE, Haley and Derrick Peters of Omaha, NE, Morgan Capek of Lincoln, NE, Karl J. Henrikson of Winchester, MA, Melissa Henrikson of Winchester, MA, and Brett Henrikson of Winchester, MA, and her great grandson, Rudy Capek of Omaha, NE, and many loved relatives and friends.

Services for Rosemary will be held Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home -Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Memorials are directed to the Milligan Rescue Unit or Bohemian National Cemetery.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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William

13 Mar 1911

2 Nov 2008

William "Bill" Kovanda

William "Bill" Kovanda 97, Milligan died Sunday (11/2/08) in Friend, Neb. Born on March 13, 1911 at Exeter, Neb. to Charles & Christina (Bartu) Kovanda. Survivors: daughter, Darlene & Harold Kubicek Jr., Milligan; sisters, Maxine Svec, Friend; Clarabelle & Walter Smith, Exeter; nieces & nephews. Funeral Service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (11/5/08) at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan, Neb. Revs. Tim & Ginny Adams officiating. Graveside Services: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday (11/4/08) at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Memorials are directed to the Milligan Rescue Unit.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Irma Marie

23 Apr 1916

12 Feb 2009

The daughter of Anton and Johanna Havelka Kozel. (Milligan, p 225).

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