Louis Krahling had Lived in Cass City Nearly Thirty-Three Years
The community was shocked on Tuesday morning to hear of the sudden death of one of its business men, Louis Krahling. Mr. Krahling had been in poor health for the last few years but had been about work at the meat market. He had felt much better of late. Tuesday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Krahling had planned to take a trip with guests who were visiting at their home but whild on an errand earlier in the day was taken very ill and passed away soon after being taken to his home.
Louis Krahling was born August 11, 1885, at Gadshill, Ontario, and came to Cass City about thirty-three years ago. He had lived here since except a few years spent at Camboro. He was united in marriage with Miss Alma Mark November 5, 1922.
Mr. Krahling was employed in the Harry Young meat market for eight years until March, 1914, when he became a partner with A.A. Ricker in the Ricker & Krahling meat market.
Besides his widow, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Eckert Krahling, Gadshill, Ontario; two brothers, John of Gadshill and Edward of Hamilton, Ontario; three sisters, Mrs. Herman Deterling, Humberston, Ont.; Mrs. Albert Mal, St. Catherine, Ont.; and Mrs. John Manning, North Tonawanda, New York.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated Apr. 7, 1930 by Helen G. Schwaderer
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 3A Stamped 186
West Main Street
62-64 Sucord, Clifford and Marie
----65
Krahling, Louis Hd M W 44 M 41 Canada Canada Canada English Butcher Meat Market
Krahling, Elma Wf F W 35 M 32 Mich Canada Michigan Bookeeper Lumber Yard
He served in the Union Army before taking a homestead. After several years, he sold the land to his son-in-law, John HROMADKA, for $600. Returned to Europe alone, and never returned. (Milligan, p. 376).
Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, June 8, 1967
Page Two
Mrs. John Jaus Succumbs Friday
Mrs. Maude Jaus, widow of John Jaus, died Friday, June 2, in her home. Daughter of the late Jacob and Saloma KRAMP, she was born Feb 16, 1888 in Sanilac county. She and Mr. Jaus were married July 1, 1911, in Detroit. They made their home on a farm in Elkland township and lived on the farm until they retired in 1945 to Cass City. Mr. Jaus died June (sic) 20, 1962. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Pearl HARRIMAN of Detroit, and a brother, Frank KRAMP of Orwell, Ohio, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Little's Funeral Home on Monday. Rev. Ira Wood, pastor of Salem EUB Church, officiated and was assisted by Rev. David Altman, pastor of the Novesta Church of Christ. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.
Cass City Chronicle
October 6, 1933
Local Happenings, Page Four
Mrs. Addie Cummings and son, Judson Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Spencer and two children, all of Belding, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. D.C. Elliott.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
1920 Census
Michigan, Arenac County, Adams Township
Enumerated 23 and 24 Jan 1920
SD 10 ED 40 Sheet 2B
42-44
Cummings, Addie Head F W 49 Wd Mich Germany German Germany German Farmer
Spencer, Sagmon Son M W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
Cumming, Judson Son M W S 10 S Mich Mich Mich
Cass City Chronicle
September 18, 1908
Page 4
Local Items
Miss Cecil Krapf will attend Alma College this year. She left for that city Monday.
Cass City Chronicle
January 8, 1909
Local Items, Page 4
Miss Cecil Krapf returned to Alma College Monday after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Krapf.
Cass City Chronicle
July 6, 1954
Five Lawyers in Allen Family
Everybody in the Allen family at Rochester is a lawyer. Practicing are Preston Allen, 62, his sons, John 30 and Robert, 27, and his daughter, Mrs. Dorothea MacBratney, 22. Mrs. Preston Allen is a law graduate, but gave up practicing for homemaking.
Mrs. Allen is the former Miss Cecil Krapf who lived near Cass City for many years. She is a member of the class of 1908 of Cass City High School.
Cass City Chronicle
July 31, 1958
......eleven members of the Class (of 1905 of Cass City High School) were present at the reunion Thursday. They were: Frances McBurney-Gravatt of Houston, TX; Cecil Krapf-Allen of Royal Oak, Jennie Ferguson-Doerr of Fostoria; Ethel Dodge-Rambo of Marlette; Mae Williamson-Marshall of Gagetown, and the following of Cass City; Mr. Auten, Mr. Schwaderer, Miss Adeline Gallagher, Jennie Leek-Hutchinson, Esther Ackerman-Benkelman and Mollie Ackerman-Lenzner....
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
1930 Census
Michigan, Oakland County, Royal Oak City
Enumerated April 7, 1930 by Doris McDonald
ED 63-101 SD 14 Sheet 7B
Laurel Street
718-149-173
Allen, Preston Hd O $15,000 M W 38 M 26 Canada-Eng Canada-E
ng Canada-Eng Attorney
Allen, Cecil Wf F W 39 M 27 Mich Wisc Mich
Allen, Dorothea Dtr F W 11 S Mich Canada Mich
Allen, John F. Son M W 6 S Mich Canada Mich
Allen, Robert C Son M W 3 S Mich Canada Mich
Cass City Chronicle
August 15, 1919
The Week's Doing, Page Eight
Miss Dora Krapf returned from Detroit Saturday evening and will remain here indefinately with her father, Jno. Krapf.
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 18, 1941
Necrology
Miss Dora S. Krapf
Miss Dora S. Krapf, R.N., 53, died Saturday, July 12, in her home in Evergreen Township. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Angus McPhail residence. Rev. Stanley P. Kirn, pastor of Salem Evangelical Church, officiated and interment was in Elkland cemetery.
Dora S. Krapf, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Krapf, was born on a farm one mile west and two miles north of Cass City, on May 3, 1888 and spent most her her life in or near Cass City.
She is a graduate of Grace Hospital, Detroit, and for some time was employed there and also did private nursing until her health began to fail. She returned to Cass City to care for her uncles, Joshua and Elijah Fisher, until her death.
She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Preston Allen, of Detroit.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)
The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Earl Krapf, a grandson of Wm. F. Krapf, was in the Navy. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that S2/c Earl Krapf was in the South Pacific.
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, March 24, 1911
Local Items, Page Four
Miss Elsie Krapf left Monday for Sault Ste. Marie where she has secured employment as a millier.
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, January 30, 1931
Mrs. Walter Milligan Funeral Saturday
Mrs. Walter Milligan passed away unexpectedly at her home northwest of Cass City Wednesday afternoon after a short illness with pneumonia. She leaves her husband, two daughters, Evelyn and Leonora, and two sisters, Miss Dora Krapf of Cass City and Mrs. Preston Allen, of Royal Oak. Funeral services wil be held at the residence on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elmwood Township
Enumerated 20 January 1920
SD 7, ED 182, Sheet 5A, Stamped 142
98-99
Milligan, Walter A Hd M W 33 M 1908 21 Scotland/Scotch Scot
land/Scotch Scotland/Scotch Farm Labor Own Farm
Milligan, Elsie M Wf F W 26 M Mich Mich Mich
Milligan, Evelyn F Dtr F W 2 S Mich Scotland Mich
Milligan, Agnes L Dtr F W 1 S Mich Scotland Mich
Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, June 11, 1959
Page Four
Pioneer of Area Dies Wednesday
George Emanuel Krapf, one of the few remaining pioneers of this community, died at the Tuscola County Nursing Home Wednesday, June 3.
Mr. Krapf was born in Elkland Township, September 20, 1867, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Krapf.
He married Miss Amelie KAISER July 10, 1890, in Caro. Following their marriage they made their home on a farm in Elkland township, later moving to Cass City.
Mr. Krapf has been a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church for more than 65 years. He was school treasurer of District No. 6, Elkland township, for 20 years.
He leaves a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. K died July 17, 1950, on day after they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Funeral services were hald Saturday at the EUB Church, Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiating. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 10, dated September 1, 1947, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Ira Krapf sold their farm at Canalow, Mo. and bought a piece near Lilbourne, Mo.
Art Peck reported that he has been blind since 1956 and lives with his daughter, Victoria (Mrs. Paul) Phillips. He is active and makes a garden.
John Frederick Krapf was on the same ship to America as Dorothea Benkelman. He had been orphaned as a boy, and bound out to others until he came of age. Truman Krapf, his great-grandson of Hornersville, Missouri has a picture of John and Dorothea taken upon their arrival in America. They were married shortly thereafter. They first lived in Wisconsin, and later moved to a farm in Cass City.
Fred and Louisa were charter members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Cass City.
Art Peck shows that Fred Krapf remarried after Dorothea, to Christiana Weinhardt, and that they were the parents of Christian Frederick, Mary Caroline, Daisy Theresa, Mary Magdeline and Louisa Roceny KRAPF.
Bonnie Petee abstracted the following regarding the Evangelical Association from "The History of Tuscola County, Biographical Sketches and Illustrations," H. R. Page Co., Chicago, 1883. "A class of this church which is commonly known as the German Methodist, was organized in the town of Elkland about the year 1866, by the Rev. Stephen Henne in connection with the Sebewaing mission. The class numbered about fifteen members. It has had regular services from that time to the present, and a regular succession of pastors. Services being held in the school-house, one mile north and one-half mile east of Cass City. In the latter part of 1882, a formal organization was effected at Cass City, and steps taken for the construction of a house of worship, which is now in course of construction. The earnest zeal of the members and their individual labors and contributions of material have reduced the estimated cost of the building to about $1,500. The pastor of the church at the present time is the Rev. B. F. Wade, who resides on his farm in the town of Elkland. The membership is about fifty. There is a preaching every second Sunday; prayer-meeting and Sunday-school every Sabbath. The trustees of the church are, John Benkelman, Fred Krapf, Oscar Sencner, Levi Muntz and Adam Benkelman."
1860 Census
Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Greenfield, Post Office Root Creek
Enumerated 18 Jun 1860
275-262
Frederick Krapf 32 M W Farmhand $300 $100 Wertenberg
Doretha Krapf 34 F W Wife Wertenberg
Maria Krapf 5 F W Wisc
Rosina Krapf 4 F W Wisc
William Krapf 2 M W Wisc
1870 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland, P.O. Elkland
Enumerated 22 July 1870
Page 8
63-63
Krapf, Gottlieb & Caroline
64-64
Krapf, Frederick 42 M W Farmer $1200 $300 Ger Wirtemberg
Krapf, Doretha 44 F W Keeping House Ger Wirtemberg
Krapf, Roseanna 14 F At Home Wisc
Krapf, William 11 M W At School Wisc
Krapf, John 9 M W Wisc
Krapf, Matilda 7 F W Mich
Krapf, Louisa 5 F W Mich
Krapf, Emanuel 2 M Mich
1880 Census
Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Frederick KRAPF Self M Male W 51 WERTENBURG Farmer WERTENBURG WERTENBURG
Mary D. KRAPF Wife M Female W 53 WERTENBURG Keeping House WERTENBURG WERTENBURG
Rosa KRAPF Dau S Female W 24 WI Without Occupation WERTENBURG WERTENBURG
John KRAPF Son S Male W 19 WI Farmer WERTENBURG WERTENBURG
Emanuel KRAPF Son S Male W 12 MI At School WERTENBURG WERTENBURG
Adeline KRAPF Dau S Female W 9 MI At School WERTENBURG WERTENBURG
Source Information: Census Place Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan Family History Library Film 1254607
NA Film Number T9-0607
Page Number 93A
1900 Census
Nebraska, Phelps County, Rookfalls Twp
Enumerated 22 and 23 Jun 1900 by John R. Gainsforth
SD 5 ED 150 Sheet 8B (Bottom) and Sheet 9A, Stamped 109A (Bottom)
149-149
Krapf, Frederick Hd W M W M Dec 1839 (sic) 60 M 11 Germany Germany Germany 1870 30 N Farmer
Krapf, Christina Wf W F Feb 1859 41 M 11 5/5 Germany Germany Germany 1899 21
Krapf, Fredrick C Son W M Nov 1889 10 S Michigan Germany Germany Farm Laborer
Krapf, Mary C Dtr W F July 1891 8 S Nebraska Germany Germany At School
Krapf, Daisy Dtr W F Apr 1893 7 S Nebraska Germany Germany At School
Krapf, Mary M Dtr W F Jun 1895 4 S Neb Germany Germany
Krapf, Rosina L Dtr F July 1899 11/12 S Nebraska Germany Germany
BonnieMargaret Jacob's indicates, on page 19 of her 1981 unpublished manuscript, that the origin of the name KRAPF was descriptive, meaning "stooped, bent or deformed" in German. She added on page 21 that this later was used a the word for pretzel or doughnut, perhaps harkening back to a man who was bent as a pretzel.
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, February 27, 1920
Vol. 15, No. 49
Passing of Old Resident of Cass City
John Krapf Came to Cass City in Early Sixties
John Krapf who has been in ill health for several months, passed away Tuesday evening, February 24, after an operation to relieve an obstruction of the bowels. Mr. Krapf underwent an operation the previous Saturday for abscess of the stomach. He stood the operation well considering his weakened condition and was getting along nicely until Tuesay when the bowel trouble developed.
John Krapf is among the early comers to Tuscola county. He was born near Milwaukee, Wisc. on January 10, 1861. When he was about two years of age, the family moved to Michigan, settling at Watrousville. About a year later they came to Cass City, settling on a farm 1 1/2 miles northwest of town.
On October 15, 1885 Mr. Krapf was united in marriage with Evelyn Fisher, and after a residence of 12 years on an Elkland township farm, they moved to Pittsfield, Mass., where they resided nine years, returning again to Cass City. Mrs. Krapf died last July.
He was a man of energy and industry and through of a retiring disposition he won many friends during his residence here. As a citizen, he was always obliging and true to any trust he assumed. Mr. Krapf was a member of the Methodist church.
He is survived by three daughters, Miss Dora Krapf and Mrs. Walter Milligan, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Preston Allen of Detroit; two brothers, George E. Krapf of Cass City and Wm. Krapf of Hornersville, Mo.; and four sisters, Mrs. J.J. Gallagher and Mrs. D.C. Elliott of Cass City, Mrs. Cummings of Sterling, and Mrs. Hills of Hornersville, Mo.
Funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
1900 Census
Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Pittsfield (Town , War
d 6 (Part of)
Enumerated the Second day of June 1900
SD 115 ED 75 Sheet 5B
44-95-104
Krapf, John Hd M W Jan 1861 39 m 15 Wisc Germany Germany Day Laborer
Krapf, Evaline Wf W F APr 1867 33 M 15 Mich Germany Germany
Krapf, Dora L Dtr W F May 1888 12 S Mich Wisc Mich At School
Krapf, Cecil N Dtr W F Nov 1890 9 S Mich Wisc Mich At School
Krapf, Elsie M Dtr W F Feb 1893 7 S Mich Wisc Mich At School
Krapf, Paul Son W M May 1897 3 S Mass Wisc Mich
1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Township
Enumerated 25 April 1910 by John A. Benkelman
SD 8 ED 712 Sheet 4A Stamped 124
John Krapf Hd M W 49 m1 25 Wis Germ Germ Farmer
Evelyne Krapf Wf F W 43 m1 25 Mich Ireland Ireland
Cecil H. Krapf Dtr F W 19 S Mich Wis Mich
Elcie M. Krapf Dtr F W 17 S Mich Wis Mich
Len Wheaten Hired Man M W 22 S Mich Canada Canada
The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Cpl. Leon Krapf, a grandson of Wm. F. Krapf, was in the Army. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that he was in Czechoslovakia.
Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 20, No. 46
Friday, March 27, 1925
Sudden Death of Mrs. J.J. Gallagher
Active Worker in M.E. Church and Temperance Cause
Born in Elkland Township and spent entire life in this community
Mrs. John J. Gallager passed away very suddenly at her home on West Main St. Saturday evening at 9:45 o'clock shortly after retiring for the night. Mrs. Gallagher has been afflicted with heart trouble for several months, but her condition the past few weeks has been much better and Saturday she spent some time at the home of her sister, Mrs. D.C. Elliott, and did some shopping at local stores, one of her purchases being a birthday gift for one of her daughters. She retired for the night in her usual health.
Louisa Krapf was born July 20, 1865, and has spent her entire life in this community. On Nov. 29, 1883, she was united in marriage with John J. Gallager and seven children came to bless their home. Two of them preceded the mother in death.
Mrs. Gallagher has been a member of the M.E. church at Cass City for many years and has been an active worker in various organizations connected with the church, especially so in the Women's Home Missionary society. Mrs. Gallagher was greatly interested in W.C.T.U. work and was president of the local union. She was also a member of Venus Rebekah Lodge.
The funeral was held at the M.E. church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Cargo conducting the service. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.
Besides her husband, she leaves two sons and three daughters, Fred GALLAGHER of Van Couver, B.C., Mrs. P.H. KNIGHT of Twining, the Misses Adeline and Lena GALLAGHER of Detroit and Albert GALLAGHER of Cass City; two brothers, G.E. KRAPF of Cass City and Wm. KRAPF of Hornersville, Mo., and three sisters, Mrs. D.C. ELLIOTT and Mrs. CUMMINGS, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Mary HILL of Hornersville, Mo.
Relatives and friends from a distance who came to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Percy H. KNIGHT of Twining, the Misses Adeline and Lena GALLAGER of Detroit, Herbert and Lorne GALLAGER of Shelburne, Ont., and Wm. KRAPF of Hornersville, Mo., Mrs. N.L. KNIGHT of Sterling, Mrs. Marcella TOOHEY of Gagetown, the Misses Gladys CAHOON, Myrll HIGHT and Nellie YOUNG, all of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. HALL and daughter, Lucile, of Imlay City.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
Art Peck writes that Mary was the oldest in a large poor family, and early on went to work for others. She married Henry Hills when she was just 18, and didn't learn until years later that he was nineteen years older than she. He was a house painter when they met in Cass City. Due to Henry's poor health, they moved to the warmer climate of Texas. They moved about, and in 1902, they settled on a farm in Poinsett County, Arkansas. Henry died here, and Mary lived with various children throughout her remaining years. Her final years were spent with daughter Belle in Pasadena, Texas.
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 14, 1939
Local Happenings
The home of Mrs. D. Elliot on South Seeger Street is headquarters this week for a host of relatives who are visiting friends in Cass City and vicinity. They are Mrs. Addie CUMMINGS of Belding, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob KRAPF and daugther, Cleo, and William KRAPF of Hornersville, Missouri, and Mrs. Becky HOTCHPETH of Leachville, Arkansas. Mrs. Cummings and William Krapf are sister and brother of Mrs. Elliot. Mrs. Cummings expects to spend about two weeks in Cass City, and the other guests planned to leave Thursday.
Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 30, Number 23
Friday, September 28, 1945
Mrs. D.C. Elliott Died Unexpectedly
Friends of Mrs. D.C. Elliott were very much surprised and saddened when the news of her passing was conveyed Wednesday morning. She had worked in her garden onthe days previous and in the evening enjoyed an automobile ride with her son. She passed away during the night and in the morning was found dead in her bed by a neighbor, Mrs. Robert Warner. Mrs. Elliott was unusually active for her age. A few weeks ago she, with her son and other relatives, took a motor trip to Missouri to visit her brother in that state.
Matilda Krapf was born March 7, 1863 in Elkland township and was married to David C. Elliott of Caro in 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott lived in the state of Massachusetts from 1892 to 1905 when they returned to Cass City.
Mrs. Elliott was a faithful member of the Evangelical church, of the Sundays School, the Woman's Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid.
She is survived by one son, Burton A. Elliott; two grandsons, Leonard E. of Ubly and Francis E. of Bay City; one great grandson; two brothers, G.E. Krapf of Cass City and William Krapf of Hornersville, Mo. A son died in infancy and Mr. Elliott 12 year ago.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday by Rev. S. P Kirn at one o'clock in her home and at two in the Evangelical church. The remains will be interred in Elkland cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
Truman Ellsworth Krapf , 87, of Hornersville, Mo., died Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, at Gulfport, Miss.
Born June 26, 1916, in Hornersville, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Krapf , he was a member of the Hornersville Masonic Lodge and served as a deacon in the Shields and Silverdale Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Dorthea Krapf , of Hornersville; one son, Freddie Krapf and wife, Vickie, of Hornersville; one daughter Carole Moore and husband, Jimmy, of Ocean Springs, Miss.; three grandchildren, Dayna James, of Nashville, Tracy Williams, of Gulfport and Eric Krapf , of Dexter, Mo. and four great-grandchildren, Whitney Wright, Erin and Reagan James and Drake Williams.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett.
Pallbearers were Ron Lea, Bruce Miller, Grant Galyean, Jack Sparks, Dennis Clark and Ken Phillips.
McDaniel Funeral Home of Hornersville was in charge of arrangements.
Peck writes that "Will Krapf, as a single man, accompanied his older sister, Mary, and her husband when they moved to Texas. Later he was one of the 20,000 who made a run for a homestead in the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma in 1880. About 1900 he moved with his family to the "boot heel" country of southeast Missouri. He was an overseer for farmers. When his sons were old enough, he rented land for them to farm. He raised cotton and corn on this rich bottom land. He eventually acquired land of his own."
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 2, 1937
Locals, Page 4
William Krapf, Mr. and Mrs. George Krapf, Mrs. Harris Rhew and Truman Krapf, all of Hornersville, Missouri, are visiting with William Krapf's brother, G.E. Krapf, and other relatives in this community. George Krapf is a son and Mrs. Rhew a daughter of William Krapf and Truman is a grandson. The party expects to be in Cass City about a week.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
1900 Census
(Indexed on Ancestry.com as KRAFT)
Missouri, Dunklin County, South Part of Clay Twp, Hornersville
Enumerated 13 Jun 1900
SD 12 ED 41 Sheet 10B
186-193
Krapf, W. F. Head W M Jan 1858 42 M 20 Wisc Germany Germany Farmer Months not employed: 2
Krapf, Mary E Wf W F Sept 1857 42 M 20 7/7 Ga Ga Ga
Krapf, George O Son W M Aug 1880 19 S Tx Wisc Ga Farm Laborer Months not employed: 0
Krapf, Dora E Dtr W F July 1885 14 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga Farm Laborer Months not employed: 2
Krapf, Magnolia Dtr W F July 1889 10 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga At School
Krapf, Ira C Son W M Feb 1892 8 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga
Krapf, Neoma Dtr W F Apr 1895 5 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga
Krapf, John S Son W M Feb 1897 S Ark Wisc Ga
1930 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Olive Precinct
Enumerated April 12, 1930
ED 76-16 SD 11 Sheet 4A Stamped 234
75-75
Kratina, Frank A Hd M W 44 M@30 Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia 1893 Farmer
Kratina, Mary Wf F W 33 M@19 Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia 1899
Kratina, Helen Dtr F W 13 S Nebraska Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia
Kratina, Rudolph Son M W 7 S Nebraska Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia
Dean Cramer showed her as Austie Krebs Cooper. At the time the 1930 Federal Census, 14 year old Hewey Cooper was living in the home of William and Austie Cramer, listed as a stepson of William's.
Said by Dean Cramer to be a daughter of Johannes Krebs and Mary Newcomber.
Obituary
(From FindAGrave)
MRS. MARY CRAMER, 86, DIES NEAR GLEN ROCK
GLEN ROCK, Sept 24 ? Mrs. Mary Krebs Cramer, widow of Oliver H. Cramer, died at 7 o'clock this evening at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Shaffer, near here. Death came suddenly to the 86 year old woman as she was seated at the supper table. Coroner L. U. Zech issued the certificate, giving a heart attack as the cause of death.
Mr. Cramer died two years ago. Surviving besides the daughter, Mrs. Shaffer, are a foster son, Levi W. Bubb, Baltimore, and a brother, Humphrey Krebs, Brodbeck. Mrs. Cramer was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Stone church.
The funeral will be held Friday with brief services from the Shaffer home at 1:30 p.m. (EST) and further services at the Stone church. Rev. Kenneth S. Ehrhart will officiate. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Funeral Directors G. W. Geiple and Son are in charge of arrangements.
The only child of Friederick KREHL and Philippine BLAUFUSS, who were married in Franklin Center, Iowa,on 6 June 1869. The family was in Lee County at the time of the 1870 census, and she was listed as "Kate."
Alvin Benkelman, a descendant, writes that Fred. KREHL of Wuerttemberg was listed in GERMANS TO AMERICA as arriving on the CONFEDERATION from Havre on 7 June 1856. Some five years after his arrival in this county, he enlisted in Company B, 2nd PA. heavy artillery of the Union Army, and served from 22 Dec 1861 to 21 Dec 1864.
His wife, Philippine was the daughter of Johannes George BLAUFUSS and Wilhelmina BECKER of Rhein Pfalz, Germany.
Obituaries
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. JNO BENKELMAN
Mrs. John A. Benkelman, 63, died suddenly at her home on West Main street on Thursday morning. Mr. Benkelman had left the home to go to the office of The Farm Produce Co., and when he returned about an hour later, he found his wife dead in the dining room. A heart attack is said to have been the cause of her sudden decease. News of her passing came as a great shock to her relatives and friends as her death was most unexpected. Funeral arrangements had not been completed when the Chronicle went to press Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. John Benkelman
Funeral services for Mrs. John A. Benkelman, 64, who died suddenly Thursday morning, Feb. 8, were held Sunday, from the home on West Main street, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. P.J. Allured officiated and interment was in Elkland cemetery.
Augusta Catherine Krehl was born March 6, 1870, at Franklin Center, Iowa. Her mother died when she was two years old and she made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Striffler, neighbors of the Krehls. Within a short time, Mrs. Rosina Striffler also answered the final call and soon after Mr. Striffler and family came to live in Cass City, bringing Augusta Catherine with them and she has lived in and near Cass City since. About forty-five years ago, she was united in marriage with John A. Benkelman.
She is survived by her husband, four sons and one daughter, Glen of Cleveland, Ohio; Dorus, at home; Alvin of Manassas, Va.; John of Detroit; Mrs. James Brown (Marie) of Pigeon; and five grandchildren. One daughter, Ida, preceded her in death.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.2/M1WT-J67/p1
Name: Margaret Ellen Kreis Weigel
Event: Death
Event Date: 30 Dec 1935
Event Place: Knox Co., Tennessee
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Race or Color: White
Age: 66
Estimated Birth Year:
Birth Date: 30 Nov 1869
Birthplace: Tennessee
Spouse: Frank A. Weigel
Father: Harmon Kreis
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother: Isabelle Mclemore
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: At Home
Street Address: R.D. #4
Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Asbury
Burial Date: 31 Dec 1935
Informant:
Additional Relatives:
Digital Folder Number: 4184441
Image Number: 355
Film Number: 1876833
Volume/Page/Certificate Number: cn 27847
Collection: Tennessee, Death Records, 1914-1955
1940 Census
Nebraksa, Lancaster, Lincoln City, Ward 6, Block 390B
Enumerated April 15, 1940
SD 6 ED 55-39A Sheet 11A
1838-246-R-25
Krejdl, William (x) Head m W 37 M No 8 Neb R Fillmore County Flour Trucker Milling Co
Krejdl, Ella Wf F W 33 M No H-2 Neb R Fillmore County Maid Private Home
The daughter of Fannie BARIKOVA and Joseph KREJDLE. She immigrated to the United States in 1875 with her parents and sister Marie, who married Peter BARTU.
The 1910 Fillmore County, Nebraska census indicates she was the mother of 15 children, 10 of them still living.
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Oc
cupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Celestin ULDRICH Self M Female W 27 BOHEMIA Farmer BOHEMIA BOHEMIA Fanny ULDRICH Wife M Female W 22 BOHEMIA Keeping House BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
Anna ULDRICH Dau S Female W 1 NE BOHEMIA BOHEMIA
Source Information:
Census Place Liberty, Fillmore, Nebraska
Family History Library Film 1254748
NA Film Number T9-0748
Page Number 504D
1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated 4 June 1900\\SD 4 ED 26 Sheet 4A Stamped 136
66-68
Bartu, Mary Hd W F Aug 1854 45 W 6/5 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemi
a 1875
Bartu, Ernie Son W M Mar 1879 21 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
Bartu, Joseph Son W M Oct 1882 17 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer
Bartu, Tena Dtr W F Dec 1886 13 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Bartu, Antonette Dtr W F July 1887 12 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Bartu, Rosie Dtr W F Oct 1890 9 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Agnes graduated from Milligan High School in 1907, furthering her studies at the University of Nebraska, and 1910 was elected to teach the second, third and fourth grades in Milligan. She gave up this work when she married. (Milligan, p 349).
Laib Krok and his family lived in the hamlet of Tzelkay (Celkiai pronounced "tshel-KAY"). It is located about 2 miles southeast of Rakisik (Roki?kis pronounced "RAW-kish-kis"). Laib Krok's daughter, Rella Krok, lived in adulthood in Rakisik. Her first husband, Yehuda Laib Romm, was from Ponedel (Pandelys ronounced "pahn-dey-LEES"), which is about 16 miles west of Rakisik. After he died, Rella married Rabbi Abraham Abramovitz and continued to live in Rakisik. The name of the family society remembers the given names of the second and first husbands of Rella Krok, namely, Abraham and Yehuda Laib.
One of Rella's children with Yehuda Laib Romm was Etta Devayra Romm, who married Shlomo Zavilevitz (Savilevics) and lived in Kupisik (Kupi?kis '96 "koo-PISH-kis"). Their son Zanvil Zavilevitz (Savilevics) was born in Kupisik and was sent at a young age, probably around 12, to Riga (today, the capital of Latvia) to learn be a capmaker. When Zanvil's apprenticeship ended, he went to live with his grandmother Rella and her second husband in Rakisik. Zanvil's sister, Zlata Zavilevitz (Savilevics), who was also born in Kupisik, also went to live with Rella and Abraham Abramovitz.
A Funeral Service for Glenn will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Tobias Gymnasium in Tobias, Nebraska. Pastor Vic Peterson will preside over the Funeral Service.
A public visitation will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
There will be Military Honors outside the Tobias Gymnasium following the Funeral Service. They will be performed by the Tobias American Legion Post 311.
It was Glenn's wish to be cremated following the Funeral Service and his ashes will be placed in the Alexandria Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Tobias American Legion or the Tobias Fire Department.
Glenn Edwin Kronhofman was born in Geneva, Nebraska on November 12, 1948 to Edward and Mary Ann (Cecrle) Kronhofman of Tobias, Nebraska. He passed away at Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Nebraska on May 3, 2023, at the age of 74 years.
Glenn grew up on the family farm west of Tobias and attended the District 41 school. He graduated from Tobias High School in 1966, and then studied mechanics at the Universal Technical Institute in Omaha, Nebraska. After college graduation, he worked for Nick's Farm Store in Geneva.
In 1968, Glenn enlisted in the Navy as a Seabee, and served two deployments in Vietnam. He volunteered for the second deployment. He was in the Naval Reserves until 1974. Glenn was proud to serve his country, and his hard work and dedication to the Navy did not go unnoticed, as he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. He also received several letters of commendations from his superiors that were listed in his military file. Upon discharge from the Navy, he returned home to work for Frans Feed Store in Tobias, while also farming with his dad and trucking.
Glenn was a proud member of the Tobias American Legion Post 311, the VFW Post 7102 in Geneva, and a founder of the Sons of Legion post in Tobias. He served on the Alexandria and Tobias Volunteer Fire Departments. He was also a dedicated trucker, and a member of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.
In January of 1971, Glenn married Joyce Schneider. To this union, Joe and Tanya were born. Glenn and Joyce parted ways, and in July of 1979, he married Helen Harder who brought Gina, whom Glenn adopted, and Donna, Charlie, Cindy, and Susan were born. They separated, and in October of 1998, he married Ava "Kate" Nicholson. She brought her sons Zachary, Nicholas, and Matthew into the family. They also parted ways, and in July of 2011, Glenn married Trish McDonald. She brought William, Mark, and Courtanie into the family.
Glenn took pride in all of his children, grandchildren, and his first great grandchild to date. He enjoyed visiting and playing pitch with them, and attending his grandchildren's activities. He was outgoing and sociable with his family and his peers. He spent many nights at the Geneva VFW and Tobias Legion drinking Vodka Cranberries, and countless mornings at the local bar for morning coffee. Glenn knew all of the gossip, and knew who to call to get it. If someone did not have the answer he was looking for, *click*, on to the next call. When a call did not suffice, he was in his truck with a cigar in his mouth, driving all around the surrounding counties to see what everyone was up to. Had he not been a farmer and trucker, he would have thrived being a news reporter and weather man. Glenn always knew how much moisture everyone had before the weather was on TV.
He was John Deere green, through and through. Glenn loved tractors, and spent the majority of his free time during his retirement doing all things tractor. He collected tractors, traveled to sales and tractor pulls, organized and participated in tractor drives, and spent countless hours working on his tractors with his family. When he wasn't with his tractors, he was in his truck or the van. He loved to travel, near and far. He made several trips with Trish out to California to visit her family. No matter where he went, he always took the long route, so he could point out all the interesting spots and things along the way.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Ann Kronhofman, his special aunt Wilma Kronhofman, his former wife, Helen Kronhofman, and granddaughter Elizabeth Labenz.
He is survived by his wife, Trish Kronhofman of Tobias, Nebraska; his former wife Joyce Plock of York, Nebraska; his former wife, Ava "Kate" Kronhofman of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, and her sons Zachary, Nicholas, and Matthew Wright; his sister Cheryl (Don) Uher of Daykin, Nebraska; his brother Galen (Trish) Kronhofman of Alma, Nebraska; his brother Dan (Brenda) Kronhofman of Geneva, Nebraska; his sister Karen Kronhofman (Brent Mitchell, special friend) of Lincoln, Nebraska; his son, Joe (Paige) Kronhofman of Ainsworth, Nebraska, and their children, Kortney and Cody; his daughter, Tanya (Tim) Peters of Stromsburg, Nebraska and children Claton and Bryce; his daughter Gina (Larry) Schafer of Tobias, and their children, Mikayla (Ricky) Nu?ez (and their son Lorenzo, the first great grandchild), Hailey, and Kolby; his daughter Donna Jacobitz of Bruning, Nebraska, and her children, Shana and Bradley; his daughter Charlotte (Lonnie) Rachow of Shelton, Nebraska, and their children, Kylee and Hunter; his daughter Cindy (Scott) Harding of Geneva, Nebraska, and their children, Domonic, Faith, and Kellin; his daughter Susan (Mark) Labenz of Bruning, Nebraska and their children Jacob and Isabella; his stepson William Rainey of Virginia, Nebraska and his children Celena, William Jr., Danika, Elijah Sophia, Emmet, Ellie, Khalianna, Kaydrianna, Adrianna, Max, and Andrew; his stepson, Mark Miller Jr. (Crystal) of Deshler, Nebraska, and children Tequilla, Falynn, Kaisley, and Theodore; and stepdaughter Courtanie Miller (William Carney) of Beatrice, Nebraska, and children Jaylynn, Raychel, and Kiyana; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives, and friends.
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, From Farmer and Son Funeral Home)
Kroon -- Larry G., 71, Lincoln, died Tuesday (7/28/98). Retired employee, Nabisco. World War II and Korean Navy veteran. Graduate, University of Nebraska. Member: American Legion Post 3. Survivors: wife, Betty; sons, daughter-in-law, Calvin Kroon , Roca, Curtis and Torie, Greenwood; granddaughter, Heidi; sister- in-law, Inez Kroon , Lincoln. Memorial services: 10 a.m. Friday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Dr. Glover Leitch. Wyuka. Military rites by American Legion Post 3. No visitation. Memorials to Hospice.
Lincoln Journal Star, July 30, 1998 (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)
1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated April 12, 1930
ED 30-IT SD 11 Sheet 5B
97-98
Krupicka, Adolph Hd M W 34 m 24 Neb Neb Neb Farm Owner
Krupicka, Emma Wf F W 32 M 22 Neb Czech Czech
Krupicka, Antonette Dtr F W 9 S Neb Neb Neb
Krupicka, Laurence Son M W 7 S Neb Neb Neb
Krupicka, Reta Dtr F W 5 4/12 Neb Neb Neb
Krupicka, Raymond Son M W 3 3/12 Neb Neb Neb
Krupicka, Adolph Jr Son M W 1 2/12 Neb Neb Neb
A Funeral Service for Alfred will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Kim Dunker will officiate the service.
A Graveside Service with Military Rites will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery following the Funeral Service.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan.
Memorials are suggested to the Milligan American Legion HSSK Post 240 or the Fairview Manor in Fairmont.
Alfred James Krupicka of Exeter, Nebraska was born on May 27, 1915 to Kristina Bernasek Krupicka and Charles Krupicka Sr. on a farm southeast of Milligan, Nebraska. He was the fourth of five children. Alfred passed away at the Fairview Manor in Fairmont at the age of 103 years, 8 months and 23 days. He attended Milligan Public School through the 10th grade when he began his farming career working for his brother-in-law, Felix Bedlan Sr. for 50 cents a day. He then partnered with his brother, Charles, on a farm near Geneva. From there Alfred worked for Ewalt Amusement Company and Peter Kiewit Construction. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Alfred volunteered for service in the Coast Guard in February 1942. Alfred received basic training at the Algiers Naval training station, which was across the river from New Orleans. He was then assigned to the Naval Shipyard at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where he served until, he was honorably discharged in November 1943. After leaving the service, Alfred worked for "Swede" Bulin as a mechanic in the service station at the corner of Maple and Main Street in Milligan, Nebraska before purchasing the property and starting the Club Loyal in the basement.
Alfred met Irene Svec at a dance held in the Milligan Auditorium. They were married on August 24, 1948 at the Fillmore County courthouse. Their wedding dance was held in Burress, Nebraska, and the Steinacher Family Harmony Knights band provided the entertainment.
In their first year of marriage Alfred and Irene lived in Milligan next door to Alfred's parents. Irene and Alfred were employed at the Horseshoe Inn where Irene worked as a waitress and cook, and Alfred was a bartender. The couple then moved to Fairbury where Alfred worked in retail sales at Gambles. From Fairbury, Alfred and Irene went back to farming and rented farms northeast of Milligan and north of Grafton and Fairmont for several years. They moved to Exeter around 1955, where they spent the rest of their married life together. Alfred worked for Mumby's service station in Fairmont for several years, as well as, operating his own service station for 3 years in Fairmont. Alfred and Irene also operated a drive-in called the Frosty Inn located in Exeter. Alfred finished his career working for the Nebraska Department of Roads until he retired.
In 1965, Alfred started a polka band with his two sons, Larry and David, called the 3K's. In time, his daughters Carolyn and Judy joined the group. They entertained at many establishments throughout the area, including Milligan, KOLN-TV, and the Nebraska State Fair. Alfred and his son David continued to entertain at various events around the area for many years.
Alfred was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who would do anything for his family. He was an accomplished mechanic and carpenter. In addition to performing mechanical work on farm machinery and the family cars, he built the house at Exeter from the ground up with his father's help. Alfred's greatest love was his family and entertaining with his accordion playing Czech music. Alfred was always looking for opportunities to see many family members together for holiday events. The more the better.
Alfred was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 240 in Milligan for 77 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife Irene of 60 years; his parents Charles and Kristina; brothers and sisters.
He is survived in life by sons Larry (Debby) of Lakewood, Colorado and David (Linda) of Exeter, Nebraska; daughters Carolyn (Mark) Brock of Sidney, Nebraska and Judy (Scott) Hulse of York, Nebraska; Grandchildren Jeff (Stasha) Krupicka of Paris, Texas, Jason (Kelley) Krupicka of Denver, Colorado, Jennifer (Todd) Sheffield of Pella, Iowa, Amanda Brock of Portsmouth, Virginia, Andrew Brock of Sidney, NE, Mariah and Mitchel Hulse of York, Nebraska; and Great Grandchildren Emma and James Krupicka of Denver, Colorado.
She married a Mr. Dove. They were the parents of Kathryn Ruth Dove (Mrs. George E. Orr) and Jacqueline Carol Dove (Mrs. Romula Garza); and grandmother of Jacqueline, Brian, Shawna and Terri Orr, and Christopher and Philipe Garza.
1920 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Olive Precinct, Tobias Village
Enumerated 10 Jan 1920 by Frank Kucera
SD 4, ED 137, Sheet 4A
106-106
Krupicka, Joseph Hd F W W 76 Wd 1869 Na Date Unk Boh/Boh Bo
h/Boh Boh/Boh None
107-107
Krupicka, Charles Hd F W W 35 M Neb Boh/Boh Boh/Boh Farming
Krupicka, Lena Wf F W 32 M Neb Boh/Boh Boh/Boh
Krupicka, Mamie Dtr F W 12 S Neb Neb Neb
Krupicka, Vlasta Dtr F W 11 S Neb Neb Neb
Krupicka, Alfred Son M W 4 8/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Krupicka, Alois Son M W 2 8/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Glenvil resident Kay M. Pavelka, 48, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at her home.
Rosary is 7 p.m. Thursday, December 6, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Friday, December 7, at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Joseph M. Walsh officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to St. Cecilia Health Ministry. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Thursday with family greeting relatives and friends 5:30-7 p.m. at the funeral home, and one hour prior to service at the church.
Kay was born August 28, 1970, in Friend, NE to Richard & Donna (Dolnicek) Krupicka. She graduated from Milligan High School and received her Associates Degree in accounting from Central Community College in Hastings and computer office skills from Lincoln School of Commerce. She married Ron Pavelka on September 8, 1990, in Milligan, NE.
Kay worked as an office manager/administrative assistant for attorney Steve Scherr, Midwest Ear Nose & Throat, and Homestead Assisted Living. She was a member of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church and Altar Society. Kay volunteered for Hastings Chamber of Commerce events and many other events in the community.
Kay was preceded in death by her grandparents and brother-in-law, Michael Swanson.
SURVIVORS:
Husband:
Ron Pavelka ? Glenvil, NE
Children & Spouse:
Ashley & Ely Smidt ? Fairfield, NE
Ryan Pavelka ? Mesa, AZ
Greg Pavelka ? Glenvil, NE
Parents:
Richard & Donna Krupicka ? Milligan, NE
Brother & Spouse:
Rodney & Diana Krupicka ? Milligan, NE
Sister & Spouse:
Michelle & Brad Backemeyer ? Elmwood, NE
In-laws:
Ed & Diane Pavelka ? Glenvil, NE
Sister-in-law & Spouse:
Sandy & Chad Samuelson ? Hastings, NE
Brothers-in-law & Spouses:
John & Julie Pavelka ? Omaha, NE
Jim & Gina Pavelka ? Glenvil, NE
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
LaRene Busler, 90, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at her home in Columbus.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
LaRene was born December 3, 1930, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Charles and Anne (Koca) Krupicka. She attended Geneva Public Schools and after graduation went to work as a phone operator in York, Nebraska. On June 27, 1953, LaRene was united in marriage to Robert Busler at the First Presbyterian Church in York.
The couple moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, and then back to York before moving to Columbus in 1957. LaRene was a member of Navy Mothers, and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, jigsaw puzzles, and was an avid reader.
LaRene was survived by:
Son - Bradley (Donna) Busler of Nacogdoches, TX
Grandson - Bryce (Anna) Busler of Lufkin, TX
Granddaughter - Laura (Micha) Birdsong of Lufkin, TX
Great Grandchildren - Samuel & Lila
Son - Gregory (Sherie) Busler of Beaver Crossing, NE
Grandson - Lance (Christine) Busler of Beaver Crossing, NE
Great Grandchildren - Macy, Cade, and Avery
Great Great Grandson - Landon
Grandson - Zachary (Abby) Busler of Columbus, NE
Great Grandchildren - Tristen, Noah, and Madelyn
Granddaughter - Valerie Busler of Joshua Tree, CA
Brother - Charles (Evelyn) Krupicka of Milligan, NE
Sister - Marlene (Don) Beacom of Grand Island, NE
LaRene was preceded in death by:
Parents - Charles and Anne Krupicka
Sister - Sharlene Chapman
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, who credits Gass Harvey Funeral Home)
Funeral services for Louis will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan. Kim Dunker will officiate the services.
Graveside services will follow the funeral in the Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan, Nebraska.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel.
Memorials are directed to the family.
Louis Alfred Krupicka was born to Charles Krupicka and Kristina Bernasek Krupicka on May 22, 1917 at Tobias, Nebraska and passed away September 13, 2015 at the Friend Manor in Friend, Nebraska at the age of 98 years. He was one of 5 children in the family.
Louis met his lifelong partner Elsie June Luzum at Sunset Dance Hall in Lincoln. They were united in marriage November 2, 1944 at the courthouse in Wilber, Nebraska. A reception followed the ceremony at Tabor Hall with a dance by the U-Neta Orchestra. This marriage was blessed with 2 children.
Louis and Elsie resided on a farm near rural Milligan for the first 6 years of marriage. They then purchased their farm near McCool Junction and remained there until 1991 when they purchased a house in the town of McCool Junction. Louis was a very wonderful accordion player. He learned to play the accordion at the age of 8 years old, and played the accordion at many polka dances and family get togethers.
Louis enjoyed farming; he planted milo and soybeans in fields and had cattle, hogs and sheep. Louis and Elsie also raised chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys.
Louis was preceded in death by is parents Charles and Kristina Krupicka of Milligan, wife Elsie, sisters Mamie Bedlan of Milligan and Hazel Koca of Shelby and brother Charles Krupicka Jr. of Geneva.
He is survived by his son Lavern Krupicka of McCool Junction, daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Gary Vodicka of Fairmont, Nebraska, grandchildren Shelley (Vodicka) Timmermans and husband Mike of Hampton, Randy Vodicka of Fairmont, great grandchildren Zachary and Mikaela Timmermans of Hampton, and brother Alfred Krupicka of Fairmont.
A 1924 graduate of Tobias High School, she taught in rural schools in Saline, Fillmore and Jefferson Counties for 23 years before retiring. She learned to play the button accordian at the age of four. She sat on her father's knee playing the lyrics. Her dad held the accordian and played the bass. (Milligan, p 196).
A Funeral Mass for Richard will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan. Father Brendan Kelly will be the officiant.
A private family Graveside Service will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery following the Funeral Mass.
Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan.
A Rosary will be prayed on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church or the Milligan American Legion HSSK Post 240.
Richard Dean Krupicka was born to Adolph A. & Emma B. (Krisl) Krupicka on August 16, 1938 on the family farm two and half miles south of Milligan, Nebraska, and passed away on August 27, 2019 at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska, at the age of 81 years and 11 days.
Richard attended Milligan Public School, graduating in 1955. He was a farmer all his life and enjoyed the work on the farm.
Richard married Donna Kay Dolnicek on August 31, 1963 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lawrence, Nebraska. To this union three children were born: Rodney Joseph, Michelle Rene, and Kay Marie. They spent the first 50 years of their married life on a farm near Milligan. The farm had been in the family for over 100 years. They later moved into Milligan.
Richard never knew a stranger. He loved to go to sales, not to buy, but to talk to friends. He made many new friends from the sales he frequented. He also enjoyed joining friends for coffee each day. He was always ready to help anyone when needed. Richard served on the Milligan School Board and was a trustee of the St. Wenceslaus Church for many years and spent many hours making the new church become a dream-come-true. His faith was very important to him.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Emma Krupicka; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph and Lillian (Kalvoda) Dolnicek; daughter, Kay Pavelka; brothers, Lawrence, Raymond, Adolph, and William; Sisters, Antoinette, Rita, and Grace.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Donna Krupicka of Milligan, Nebraska; son, Rod Krupicka and wife, Diana of Milligan, Nebraska; daughter, Michelle Backemeyer and husband, Brad of Elmwood, Nebraska; son-in-law, Ron Pavelka of Glenvil, Nebraska; grandchildren; Marcus, Savana and Cheyenne Krupicka of Milligan, Nebraska, Ashley Smidt and husband, Ely of Fairfield, Nebraska, Ryan Pavelka of Cincinnati, Ohio, Greg Pavelka of Glenvil, Nebraska, and Tatum Backemeyer of Elmwood, Nebraska; great granddaughter, Willa Smidt of Fairfield, Nebraska; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Thelma Soucie and husband, LeRoy of Fairfield, Nebraska, Thelma Davis of Ocola, Florida, and Liela Krupicka of Davenport, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews.
He was married twice. He had three daughters by his first wife, Darla, Dell Marie, and Dawn Elizabeth. His second wife was Liela J. Holtzen Virchow.
William Gene Krupicka was born to Adolf and Emma (Krisl) Krupicka on December 30, 1934 near Milligan, Nebraska, and passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 19 days. He was one of eight children in the family.
William was baptized on June 22, 1935 at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milligan,Nebraska.
?William graduated from Milligan High School and then attended Nebraska School Of Barbering at Omaha, Nebraska and graduated in August 1955. He was employed as a barber in Lincoln, York, Grafton and Milligan.
He served in the U.S. Army from May 2, 1957 and given an honorable discharge on April 30, 1963. He served 19 months in Germany and France.
William was married to Joyce Fields on May 6, 1963 and to them three children were born.
William was then employed with Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Company, which later known as Kinder-Morgan for 31 years as a service technician.
He married Liela Virchow on November 17, 1972 at Davenport, Nebraska
William joined the St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Davenport on May 6th, 1979 by adult confirmation.
"Bill" as he was commonly known, was a frequent blood donor to the American Red Cross. He was member of the Lion Club, Amvets, NRA and Pheasants Forever. He was an avid sportsman.
William was preceded in death by his parents, Adolf and Emma Krupicka, daughter Darla Jo in infancy, brothers, Lawrence, Raymond and Adolf Jr., Sisters, Antoinette and Grace.
He is survived by his wife Liela Krupicka of Davenport, NE, daughters, Dell Hobler of LaVista, NE and Dawn and husband Todd Cundiff of Council Bluffs, IA, Step-sons, Dallas and wife Mary Virchow of Lincoln, NE and Delbert and wife Deb of Seward, NE, a brother, Richard and wife Donna Krupicka of Milligan, NE and a sister, Rita Krupicka of Hemet, CA, by grandchildren Cassidy Hobler, Emma Cundiff and Maxwell Cundiff, Step-grandchildren, Aaron and wife Sarah Virchow, Blake and wife Leslie Virchow, Orion Virchow and Shawn Virchow, also by step-great grandchildren William, Ethan and Allie Virchow and Ryan Daniels also by many nieces and nephews.
Prayer services were held Friday, at 10 a.m., November 23, 2012, at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel in Milligan, NE with Pastor Merlin Holtzen officiating. Casket bearers were Alan Krupicka, Rod Krupicka, Brad Kresak, Matt Caldwell, Joel Reinke and Marvin Holtzen. Military graveside services followed the prayer services at the Bohemain National Cemetery conducted by the Milligan American Legion HSSK Post #240 with Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel in charge of arrangements.
A memorial service was held Friday, at 1 p.m., November 23, 2012 at the St. Peters Lutheran Church in Davenport, Ne with Pastor Timothy Prince officiating. Karen Haake accompanied the St Peter's Lutheran Quartet who sang "Softly & Tenderly," "How Great Thou Art" and "Abide With Me." Karen also accompanied the congregation who sang "What A Friend We Have In Jesus." Memorials are directed to the family.
A newspaper clipping from 1897 details the accident that claimed the life of Anna Beznoska, and seriously injured her husband:
"Frank Bisnoski (sic) Sr. and wife of Saunders County were victims of a serious runaway Sunday. While driving a spirited team and going down hill, the team became unmanageable and started to run. At the bottom of the hill the horses ran into a wire fence, and the occupants of the bugy were violently thrown into the fence. Mr. Bisnoski received some very severe cuts by the entangled wire...Mrs. Bisnoski, however, was more unfortunate, and received a scalp wound among other injuries. The results could be fatal (to her). Both of these people are upward of 70 years of age, and the results of the accident will be a question for some time. Dr. Doan was called to attendance and relieved the sufferings of the injured as far as was possible. The team was badly cut from the wire and it is feared one of them will have to be killed to relieve if of it's injuries."
A follow up article noted: "Mrs. Bisnoski (sic) who was so seriously injured a few weeks ago in a runaway accident in Saunders County could not survive the injuries received and died during Friday night. The funeral services were held Saturday. A large community of friends were in attendance at the last rites."
(Undated, unreferenced clipping courtesy of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska)
(Research):CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.
Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.
(Medical):mtDNA: A direct female descendant of Anna, who descends as follows: Anna KRYL>Anna BEZNOSKA>Tessie Rose SOUKUP>Viola STRONG Weaver submitted a DNA sample to FamilyTreeDNA in Houston. The results were as follows:
The results are posted at www.mitosearch.org under the user ID E899U, and as of June, 2006, there were not any matches, which is quite unusual. This is likely because the N1B Haplogroup is uncommon in Europe, and not included as one of the nine lineages that encompass almost all mtDNAs from European, North African and Western Asian Caucasians. Rather, it is in the cluster of "minor haplogroups" W, I and N1b. These three are present in low frequencies in Europe, Near East and Caucasus but only I and N1b have been also detected in Egypt and Arabia. The N1b haplogroup in Europe often indicates Jewish ancestry. The last group radiated around 39,000-52,000 yr BP, giving at least four ancestral clusters. One of them originated haplogroup B that expanded to Eastern Asia, reaching Japan and southeastern Pacific Archipelagos."
Florine V. Stetina, 87, Widow of Frank, Lincoln, died Tuesday, 12/07/10. Retired Clerical Worker for Cengas. Member of St. John's Catholic Church , Altar Society, and Catholic Daughters of America.
Survivors: Son, Rick (Sue) of Lincoln; Daughter, Diane M. Stetina of Lincoln; Brothers, Felix Kubiak of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Albert Kubiak of Kankakee, Ill.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Friday, 12/10/10 at St. John's Catholic Church, 7601 Vine Street, Father Lyle Johnson. Rosary: 7 p.m. Thursday at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Visitation after 9 a.m. Thursday at funeral home. Memorials to church. Arrangements by Butherus, Maser & Love
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, published in Lincoln, Nebraska on December 9, 2010)
FRANKLIN - Alice F. Hall, 88, of Campbell died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at Franklin County Memorial Hospital in Franklin.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Franklin United Methodist Church with the Rev. Neil Kloppenborg officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Franklin.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Hutchins Funeral Home in Franklin.
She was born March 4, 1918, in Milligan to Charles and Christina Kubicek.
On May 20, 1950, she married Delmar Hall in Campbell.
Survivors include her husband; sons, Gary of Shalimar, Fla., Curtis of Campbell and Bradley of Omaha; daughter, Patricia Allen of Buckeye, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
1930 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Precinct
Enumerated 16 Apr 1930
ED 76-1 SD 11 Sheets 3B and 4A, Stamped 114
70-70
Kubicek, Charlie Hd m W 42 M 19 Ne Czech Czech Farmer
Kubicek, Kristine Wf F W 46 M 23 Ne Czech Czech
Kubicek, Harry J Son M W 21 S Ne Ne Ne Laborer Farm
Kubicek, Harold M. Son M W 21 S Ne Ne Ne Laborer Farm
Kubicek, Blanche K Dtr F W 18 S Ne Ne Ne Teacher Rural School
Kubicek, Velma T Dtr F W 16 S Ne Ne Ne
Kubicek, Mildred K Dtr F W 15 S Ne Ne Ne
Kubicek, Alice F Dtr F W 12 S Ne Ne Ne
1910 Census
Nebraska, Nuckolls, Elk Precinct
Enumerated 29 Apr 1910
SD 5 ED 156 Page 4B
73-73
Kasak, Joe Head M W 29 m1 7 Neb AusBoh AusBoh Farmer
Kasak, Emma Wife F W 28 m1 7 3/1 Neb AusBoh AusBoh
Kasak, Agnes Dtr F W 8 S Neb Neb Neb
Tenopir, Frank M W 19 S Neb AusBoh AusBoh Laborer Farm
Kubicek, Emil Head M W 34 M1 10 Neb AusBoh Aus Boh Laborer Farm
Kubicek, Anna AWf F W 30 M 10 5/4 Neb AusBoh AusBoh
Kubicke, Emma Dtr F W 7 S Neb Neb Neb
Kubick, Frank Son M w 4 S Neb Neb Neb
Kubick, James Son M w 3 S Neb Neb Neb
Kubick, Viola Dtr F W 1 S Neb Neb Neb
Strada, Charlie Servant M W 24 S AusBoh AusBoh
Husband: Harold M. Kubicek, parents Charles Kubicek and Christina Placek
Born: 23 Feb 1909, Lincoln
Died: 13 Apr 1982, Tobias
Buried: 15 Apr 1982, Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan
Half brother: William Placek
Twin brother: Harry J.
Sisters: Mrs. Charles (Blanche) Rezabek; Mrs. Jerry (Velma) Sadlo; Mrs. Anton (Mildred) Krejdl; Mrs. Delmar (Alice) Hall
Kubicek -- Harry J., 88, Milligan, died Sunday (2/1/98) in Exeter. Born, Lincoln (2/23/09). Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Dwaine and Rita Kubicek, Grand Island; sisters, Blanch Rezabek, Wilber, Velma Sadlo, Lincoln; Mildred Krejdl, Exeter, Alice Hall, Campbell; four stepgrandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Charles and Kristina (Placek) Kubicek. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Officiating, Kim Dunker. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: today begin- ning 1 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to Milligan Rescue Unit.
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from the Lincoln Journal Star archives).
Jimmie Emil Kubicek, one of seven children of Emil and Anna Kotas Kubicek, was born on a farm near Oak, Nebraska, on February 3, 1907. He grew up and was educated at Oak, and farmed the family farm until retiring four years ago when they moved to Davenport.
Jimmie was married to Florence Fitzwater on December 28, 1927, at Geneva, Nebraska. Two children, Gary and Ellen, were born to this marriage.
(Research):Obit for great granson of Jimmie Emil Kubicek:
ARVADA, Colo. - Kara Kay Knutson, 29, of Arvada died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at her home.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Alma (Neb.) United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lorri Kentner officiating. Private burial will be at Nelson (Neb.) Cemetery before the memorial service.
Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday at Banta-Torrey Funeral Home in Alma.
She was born Feb. 4, 1981, in Hastings, Neb., to Richard and Kay (Overturf) Knutson.
Survivors include her loving parents of Alma; sister, Beth Schweitzer and her husband, Jason, of Atlanta; nieces, Ava and Braylin Schweitzer of Atlanta; maternal grandmother, Ellen Overturf of Superior, Neb.; paternal grandfather, Meredith Knutson of Cambridge, Neb.; her aunts and uncles; eight cousins; and many, many friends.
She was the second daughter in her family. Kara was baptized as an infant in March 1981 at the United Methodist Church in Davenport, Neb. She was later confirmed at First United Methodist Church in Alma. Kara was active in the United Methodist Church Youth Group while in high school.
Kara attended Davenport Public School until 1990 when the family moved to Alma. Kara finished high school at Alma Public School as a member of the class of 1999. She attended Doane (Neb.) College and Colby (Kan.) Community College. She was a proud member of the Colby Community College Lady Trojan volleyball team.
She attended Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Neb., where she received her associate science degree in surgical technology in 2004 and her associate's degree in nursing in 2006.
Kara was employed as a home health nurse in Arvada. Kara loved being a nurse and working with all of her clients and their families. She was loved in return by all she cared for.
Kara was involved in the MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue Association. Through this organization she adopted her own Boston, Lily. Lily was the light of Kara's life. Kara also loved antiques and collectables.