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Pacha, Frank
June 26,1931, Atkinson Graphic

FRANK PACHA IS CALLED TO ETERNAL ABODE
DEATH RELIEVES SUFFERING OF PIONEER HOLT CO HOMESTEADER
FUNERAL HELD MONDAY
DECEASED CAME TO ATKINSON WITH HIS FAMILY NEARLY 50 YEARS AGO

     Frank Pacha, 79, pioneer homesteader and resident of this community for 48 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Theo Kubart, in Atkinson last Fri morning. Mr Pacha had been ill and failing in health the past 2 years.

     Funeral services were held at St Joseph's Catholic Church Mon morning, Interment was made in St Joseph's Cemetery.

     Frank Packa was born at Klasterec, Czecho-Slovakia, on April 9,1852. He came to America with his parents when he was 18? Years of age and the family located near Diagonal, Iowa.

     On Jan 23,1877, Mr Pacha was married to Josephine Mlinar. To this union were born two daughters and one son, all of whom survive their father. They are Mrs Pauline Jones, and Mrs Effie Kubart of Atkinson and Adolph Pacha of Stuart. The deceased is also survived by 7 grandchiildren and 1 great grandson, all residing in Atkinson and vicinity, and 2 brothers and 3 sisters, Joseph Pacha of Pine City, Minn; and Mrs S Toman , Anton, Mary and Anna Pacha all of Diagonal , Iowa.

     Mr Pacha and his family moved to Holt County in 1883 and settled on a homestead 12 miles southwest of Atkinson. They also spent about 8 years on a Kinkaid Homestead 25 miles southwest of Atkinson, moving back to the home place, where they lived until Sept 18,1924.

     On account of the ill health of Mrs Pacha, they moved to Atkinson in 1924. A year later she passed away, and, Mr Pacha then made his home with his daughter, Mrs Effie Kubart.

     Mr Pacha was well known in Atkinson and community, in fact that was shown by the kindness and sympathy of many friends during his long illness. His health failed rapidly and his suffering was almost unbearable at times, yet he was calm and patient until he was called to his eternal abode.

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Pacha, Josephine Mlinar
Oct 9,1925, Atkinson Graphic

MRS JOSEPHINE PACHA

     Josephine Mlinar was born in Klosterle, a suberb of the city of Seuftenberg, of the province of Konig-Gratz, Bohemia, on the 12th day of March,1860, and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs Effie Kubart, on Oct 1,1925, age 65 years, 6 months and 19 days.

     She came to America with her parents when she was 6 years of age. They located near Diagonal,Ringgold Co, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Frank Pacha on the 23rd of Jan,1877. To this union were born 2 dau and 1 son; Pauline Jones, Adolph Pacha and Effie Kubart.

     The deceased is also survived by 7 grandchildren, all residing in Atkinson and vicinity; 5 sisters and 4 brothers, all of whom were at her bedside, except 2 brothers, when she passed away.

     They moved to Holt County in 1883, locating on a homestead about 10 miles southwest of Atkinson, moving from there, about 6 years later, to what was known to them as the home place, about 2 miles south.

     They spent about 8 years on a Kinkaid homestead about 25 miles southwest of Atkinson, then moved back to the home place where they lived until Sept 18,1924. On account of ill health Mrs Pacha moved to Atkinson, making her home with her daughters, Pauline Jones and Effie Kubart.

     Mrs Pacha was well known in Atkinson and community, a fact that was shown by the friendship and sympathy during the period of illness.

     Her health failed rapidly and her suffering was almost unbearable at times, yet she was calm and patient until she was called to her eternal abode.

     Funeral services were held at St Joseph's Church Sat, Oct 3,1925. Interment was made in the St Joseph's Cem.

     Her funeral was one of the largest ever held in Atkinson. Two automobiles were required to carry the floral offerings.

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Mlinar, Frank J
Feb 1932, Atkinson Graphic

FRANK J MLINAR DIES; RESIDENT HERE 48 YEARS
DEATH COMES AS RELIEF TO PIONEER ATKINSON HOMESTEADER
FUNERAL HELD MONDAY
HAD BEEN IN ILL HEALTH ABOUT 2 MONTHS; LEAVES WIFE AND 9 CHILDREN

     Frank J Mlinar, one of Holt County's pioneer homesteaders who for 48 years lived on a farm southwest of Atkinson, died Fri, Feb 12, at the home of his daughter, Mrs Arthur Wise, in Stuart. He was nearly 70 years of age.

     Mr Mlinar had been in ill health for about 2 months. He spent the last 3 weeks of this time in bed and suffered intense paine, death coming as a relief. Funeral services were held Mon morning at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Atkinson. . Pallbearers were Mr Mlinar's 3 youngest sons, Anton, Adolph and Joseph, and his son-in-laws, John Smith , Charlie R Lewis and Arthur Wise.

     Frank J Mlinar, son of Frank and Caroline Mlinar, was born in Bohemia, on June 7,1862. At the time of his death his age was 69 years, 8 months and 5 days. He came to America with his parents when he was 4 years of age and the family lived in Iowa until 1884, when they came to Nebraska and settled on a homestead five miles south and six west of Atkinson.

     Mr Mlinar also took a homestead there and lived in that neighborhood the remainder of his life. In 1886, in Atkinson, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Coufal and to this union 11 children were born, 9 of whom survive their father.

     Mr Mlinar was another of the early settlers of this community who in his long residence here became widely acquainted and made a great many friends.

     Those left to mourn his death are his devoted wife and the following children; Ralph, Adolph, Joseph and Miss Ella Mlinar and Mrs Frances Smith of Atkinson, John S Mlinar of Creston; Anton F of Columbus; Mrs Mary Lewis of Anoka; Mrs Cora Wise of Stuart.

     Also surviving him are 13 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Fred, Joe and John of Atkinson; and four sisters, Mrs Cora Tasler , Mrs Barbara Jonas and Mrs Pauline Davis of Atkinson and Mrs Joe Reiser of Butte.

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Mlinar, Mary Coufal
Jan 12,1945, Atkinson Graphic

DEATH TAKES MRS FRANK MLINAR, 76, PIONEER RESIDENT

     Mrs Frank Mlinar, 76, pioneer settler and nearly a life long resident of this vicinity, died Sun evening at the home of her dau, Mrs John Smith, West of Atkinson. She had been in ill health for a long time, and was bedfast most of the time for the past year or more.

     Funeral rites were conducted Wed morning at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Atkinson, Burial was in St Joseph's Cemetery. Six of Mrs Mlinar's nephews were pallbearers. They were Anton Tasler, C J Prussa, Harry Mlinar, Arthur Pacha, and Edward Coufal, all of Stuart and Charles Mlinar of Atkinson.

     Mary Coufal was born March 14,1868 in Czecholovakia and came to America with her parents in 1876 and settled in Colfax County, Nebr. They came to Holt County in the fall of 1880, about the time the town of Atkinson was founded, and Mary took employment at the age of 12 as a maid and worked until she was married.

     In 1886 she became the bride of Frank Mlinar and they settled on a homestead 11 miles southwest of Atkinson. They lived in that neighborhood until they retired and moved to Atkinson 17 years ago. Mr Mlinar died 14 years ago.

     Mrs Mlinar, because of ill health had been living with her children the past 3 years of so, most of the time with her youngest dau, Mrs Alex Cleary, in Atkinson. She was the mother of 11 children, 2 of whom died in infancy.

     Surviving are 5 sons and 4 dau. They are Ralph of Stuart, John S of Norfolk, Anthony of Columbus, Adolph of Atkinson, Joseph Jr of Atkinson, Mrs Mary J Lewis of Butte, Mrs Frances Smith of Atkinson, Mrs Anna Carolyn "Cora" Wise of Omaha, Mrs Eleanora Cleary of Atkinson. There are also 25 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

     Also mourning her death are a brother- John Coufal of Stuart, 2 sisters, Mrs Anton Prussa of Stuart and Mrs Millie Koziol of Ashland, numerous other relatives and a great many friends and neighbors in the community where she lived nearly all of her life.

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Mlinar, Fred O
Oct 11,1956, Holt County Independent

FRED O MLINAR, 92,DIED IN ATKINSON ON WEDNESDAY MORNING

     Fred O Mlinar, 92, a resident of the Atkinson Community since Wednesday morning.

     Funeral services will be held at St Joseph Church.

     Pallbearers will be nephews of the deceased; Anton Tasler, Joe, Charles and Harry Mlinar, all of Atkinson, Earl Reiser of Spencer, and Lawrence Jonas of O'Neill.

     He was born on Nov 11,1863 in Bohema and at the time of his death was 92 years, 10 months and 29 days of age.

     He was united in marriage to Mary Ziska on April 14,1891 with the ceremony being performed at St Jospeh Church in Atkinson.

     After his marriage he operated a real estate office and also a poultry and cream business in Atkinson.

     Surviving are three sons, Emanuel of Los Angeles, Cal; Albert of Van Nuys,Cal; William of Brookhaven ,Penn; three daughters, Rose, Sister Mary Francis of Laredo, Tex; Barbara Mlinar a school teacher in Atkinson grade school, and Mrs Duane Ulrich. He was preceded in death by his wife, who passed away in 1950 and two sons. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 1 sister, Mrs Pauline Davis of Atkinson.

Oct 12,1956 Atkinson Graphic

FRED MLINAR, 92 YEAR OLD ATKINSON PIONEER IS DEAD

     Fred O Mlinar, 92 year old pionner Atkinsonite, died in his sleep early Wed morning, Oct 10, at his home in this city. In spite of his advanced age, he had enjoyed fairly good health until he became ill the day before his death.

     He had been a resident of this community for 72 years. He lived with his dau, Miss Barbara Mlinar, a teacher in the Atkinson public schools.

     Funeral services will be held Fri morning at St Joseph's Catholic Church,

     Burial will be in St Joseph's Cemetery here. The pallbearers will be Anton Tasler, Joe, Charles, and Harry Mlinar, all of Atkinson, Earl Reiser of Spencer and Lawrence Jonas of O'Neill. They are all nephews of Mr Mlinar.

     Mr Mlinar was born Nov 11,1863 in Kosterle, a suburb of the city of Seuftenberg, Province of Konig Gratz, Bohemia. He came to America in1870 with his parents, Frank and Catherine Mlinar.

     The family lived in Ringgold County, Iowa for 16 years, then came to Holt County making the overland trip in two covered wagons, one drawn by a team of mules and the other by horses. They arrived in Atkinson on March 14, 1884, and settled on a farm 12 miles southwest of Atkinson.

     Mr Mlinar farmed in this community for a number of years. He also ran a store at Butte in the early days. Later he bought a farm near here, then traded it for a livery barn in Atkinson, which he operated for a time. His business enterprises in Atkinson also included a grocery store, cream and product station, a second hand store, but he spent most of his years here engaged in the real estate business.

     He was married to Miss Mary Ziska in 1891 at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Atkinson.

     Mrs Mlinar died in1950. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Clarence and Gus.

     He is survived by 3 sons, Dr Emanuel J of Los Angeles, California; Albert of Van Nuys, California; and William of Chester, Pennsylvania; 3 daughters, Sister Mary Francis (Rose) of Loredo, Texas; Miss Barbara Mlinar of Atkinson and Mrs Dewaine (Valeria) Ulrich of Stuart; 17 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs Pauline Davis of Atkinson.

     All three of the sons were at home recently to visit him.

     During the later years of his life, Mr Mlinar spent much of his time gardening and he took much pride in raising and marketing choice garden products during the season. Usually he was the first one each year to have sweet corn on the market.

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Mlinar, Mary A
March 3,1950, Atkinson Graphic

MRS F MLINAR DIES SUDDENLY, RITE SATURDAY

     Mrs Mary A Mlinar, 78, wife of Fred Mlinar of Atkinson and one of the early settlers in this community died suddenly early Wed morning, March 1 at her home in this city.

     Funeral services will be held at St Joseph Catholic Church Sat morning. Burial will be in St Joseph Cem.

     Mrs Mlinar had been caring for her husband, who has not been well and had made her bed on the davenport for convenience, and so that she would not disturb others in getting up and down.

     She was found sitting in an upright position on the davenport Wed morning by her dau, Miss Barbara Mlinar. Miss Mlinar is the kindergarten and first grade teacher in the Atkinson Public School. She discovered her mother's death when she came downstairs to begin her day's work. It is thought that Mrs Mlinar died somewhere around 3 o'clock that morning.

     Mrs Mlinar was a dau of the late John and Frances Tasler Ziska who were early settlers in the farming area sw of Atkinson. She was born Feb 13, 1872, in Ringgold Co, Iowa, and came to Holt Co, Nebr, with her parents in 1887.

     She was married to Fred Mlinar on April 14,1891 at St Joseph's Church in Atkinson. They lived on a homestead in the Green Valley community sw of here before moving to Atkinson many years ago.

     Her death is mourned by her husband, Fred Mlinar; 4 sons, Dr E J Mlinar of Los Angeles, Cal; August of San Diego, Cal; Wm of Chester, Penn; and Albert of Van Nuys, Cal; 3 dau, Sister Francis (the former Rose Mlinar) of the Ursuline Order of Granite City,Ill; Miss Barbara Mlinar of Atkinson; and Mrs Valeria (Duane) Ulrich of Stuart; 1 sis, Mrs Matilda Olson of Atkinson; 1 bro, Fred Ziska of Stuart; 16 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.

     She was preceded in death by one son, Clarence in 1912.

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Mlinar, Clarence
Oct 25,1912, Atkinson Graphic

DIED

     Clarence, the four year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Mlinar died yesterday morning at 7 o'clock. Death was caused by an abscess in the region of the bowels. Drs Douglas and Sturdevant performed an operation on Wed in hope of saving the little fellow's life. It relieved him of the suffering largely, but could not save him.

     The funeral will be held today.

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Mlinar, John
May 19, 1950, Atkinson Graphic

DEATH TAKES JOHN MLINAR, HOLT PIONEER

     John Mlinar, 73, a Holt County pioneer who resided in the Green Valley community for 66 years, died at his farm home 9 miles south of Stuart Sat morning, May 13.

     Mr Mlinar had been in good health until last Jan when he became ill and continued in failing health until death came as a final relief from suffering which at times was almost unbearable. He spent two weeks in the Clarkson Memorial Hospital, Omaha, returning home on April 23.

     Funeral rites were in St Boniface Catholic Church in Stuart Mon morning

     Interment was in St Joseph Cem in Atkinson, near the graves of Mr Mlinar's parents, and brothers and sisters who preceded him in death. The pallbearers were his nephews, Ray Cearns, Adolph Mlinar, Edward Mlinar, Arthur Pacha, Anton Tasler, and Lawrence Jonas.

     Mr Mlinar was the son of the late Frank and Caroline Mlinar. He was born in Ringgold Co, Iowa, on May 9,1872.

     He came to Holt County with his parents in 1884 and ever since resided on the original Mlinar homestead.

     He was married to Jennie Munt on Dec 27,1916. To them were born a dau and a son. They are Mrs Josephine Bright of Atkinson and Harry Mlinar of Stuart.

     Also surviving are his wife, Jennie, and twin grandchildren, Donald Eugene and Mary Ann, children of Mr and Mrs Harry Mlinar.

     He was one of a family of 13 children, 5 of whom survive him. They are brothers, Fred and Joe, both of Atkinson; and sisters, Mrs Cora Tasler, and Mrs Pauline Davis of Atkinson and Mrs Mary Reiser of Spencer.

     Mr Mlinar led an active life in this community and was skilled in other pursuits besides ranch and farm operations. He loved outdoor life, and was well known for his skill in hunting, fishing and trapping.

     A widely used ranch tool in this vicinity is the heavy duty slide hay stacker which Mr Mlinar invented. Many of them had been built by him and his son in recent years.

     Members of his family mourn the loss of a kind father and loving husband and cherish the memories of his unselfish ministries. Friends and neighbors will remember him as a kind and true friend, always ready to lend a helping hand.

     Among the relatives who came from a distance to attend the funeral were: Mr and Mrs John Wilson of Stickney, SD; Mr and Mrs Joe Reiser , Mr and Mrs Earl Reiser, Mr and Mrs Dan Reiser, all of Spencer; Mr and mrs John Cearns and family of Scottsbluff; Mr and Mrs Walter Munt and grandsons of Sioux City, Iowa; Mr and Mrs Lawrence Jonas, Mr and Mrs Lester Jonas, Mr and Mrs Robert Jonas, Mr and Mrs Ramon Bright and Mr and Mrs Archie Bright, all of O'Neill; Mr and Mrs Raymond Mlinar of Weston.

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Mlinar, Jennie Hawthorne
July 20,1989, Atkinson Graphic

SERVICES FOR JENNIE MLINAR, 91

     Jennie Mlinar, 91, died early Thursday morning at West Holt Memorial Hospital.

     A funeral mass was Saturday, July 15 at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Atkinson.. Burial was at St Joseph Cem with grandsons as pallbearers.

     Jennie Hawthorne Mlinar was born March 14,1898 in Keya Paha County to William and Nellie (Bridges) Munt. She married John Mlinar, Dec 27,1916 in O'Neill. The couple lived on the Mlinar homestead in the Green Valley township southwest of Atkinson. She moved to Atkinson in 1950 after the death of her husband.

     Mrs Mlinar worked as a cosmetic representative and also spent much of her time crocheting and knitting over 200 afghans. Knitting sweaters and mittens and tatting tablecloths and dollies were also favorite hobbies. She was active in Grandmothers Club and Modern Farmettes and enjoyed staying in touch with friends by phone and playing bingo and cards.

     She is survived by her daughter Josephine Bright of Atkinson; a sister, Neva Duff of Woodburn, Oregon; and daughter-in-law, Catherine Mlinar of Atkinson; seven grandchildren including twins, Don Mlinar and Mary Ann Carey, Janice Bright, A J Bright, twins Jim and Vern Bright and Lois Stage; and six great grandchildren, Quinn and Angie Mlinar, Dena, Tyler and Rhett Carey and Austin Bright.

     Preceding her in death were her husband, parents, one son, one brother, three sisters, and one grandchild.

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Jonas, Barbara Caroline Mlinar
June 10,1932, Atkinson Graphic

MRS JOHN B JONAS PASSED AWAY SUNDAY
LIVED HERE 48 YEARS; FUNERAL HELD WED MORNING ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH

     Mrs John B Jonas, 56, almost a life long resident of this community, died at her home in Atkinson last Sun night. She had been in ill health for many weeks, however her condition was not considered serious until she suffered a sudden attack of gallstones, Thur morning, last week.

     Funeral services were held at St Joseph's Catholic Church here Wed morning, June 8,. Interment was made in St Joseph's Cemetery.

     Barbara Caroline Mlinar was born in Dallas County, Iowa, Feb 7,1876; died at her home in Atkinson, Nebr, June 5,1932, aged 56 years, 4 months, 29 days. She came with her parents to Holt County in 1884.

     On Jan 25,1898 she was married to John B Jonas, and to this union were born 3 sons, William of Atkinson, Laurence and Lester of Friend, Nebr. These together with their father and 5 grandchildren, mourn her death.

     3 brothers and 3 sisters also survive Mrs Jonas. They are Fred, Joe and John Mlinar, all of Atkinson, Mrs Cora Tasler and Mrs Pauline Davis of Atkinson, Mrs Mary Reiser of Spencer. A large number of other relatives and a wide acquaintance of friends also mourn her passing.

     For 16 years Mr and Mrs Jonas and family lived at Tonawanda, a country post office southwest of here. During those years, Mr Jonas was postmaster there, continuing in that office until it was closed a few years ago. The past 5 years they have lived in Atkinson.

     Mrs Jonas had always been a very active woman, having spent the greater part of her married life on the farm. She was a kind, true friend to everyone and always had a ready hand to help and comfort others. She was a wonderful mother and a faithful, loving wife. The memory of her unselfish ministries will be a blessing to her loved ones.

     Next to the youngest in a family of 15 children, she was preceded in death by 4 who died in infancy; her father and mother; 3 sisters and 1 brother, Anna Wilson of Stickney, SD, Josephine Pacha, Matilda Radcliffe and Frank Mlinar of Atkinson.

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Jonas, John B
May 1,1942, Atkinson Graphic

HEART ATTACK FATAL TO JOHN B JONAS, 72
Pioneer, Former Postmaster and Storekeeper at Tonawanda, Stricken Suddenly

     John B Jonas, 72, a pioneer settler of this community who was serving his third term as police magistrate of the City of Atkinson, died suddenly of a heart attack Fri evening, April 24 at the home of his son, Lester, in Burwell.

     Mr Jonas had been in ill health for more than a year, and had suffered minor heart attacks during that period, but always had recovered and improved in health after them. He had been feeling so much better in recent weeks that he believed he would soon be well enough to go back to his work. His sudden death, therefore, was a great shock to his relatives and great number of friends in this community. He passed away quietly while sitting in a rocking chair just before the Fri evening meal. His local doctor had warned him that he might suffer a fatal heart attack at any time.

     Funeral services were held at the Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson, Mon afternoon Burial was in St Joseph's Cemetery beside his wife who preceded him in death on June 5,1932.,

     Mr Jonas was born at Howells, Nebr, June 21,1869. He came to Holt County with his parents in 1881 and they settled west of Atkinson on the farm now owned by James A MacLachlan.

     On Jan 25,1898, he was married to Barbara C Mlinar, and to this union three sons were born, William and Lawrence, both of Atkinson, and Lester of Burwell. These, together with 9 grandchildren, mourn his death.

     He was the eldest of a family of 15 children, 4 of whom died in infancy. One sister, Mrs Amy Baker was burned to death at her home in Norfolk many years ago. 4 brothers and 5 sisters survive. They are; James of Long Beach, Cal; Frank of Spencer; Stephen of Omaha; Clarence of San Francisco, Cal; Mary Kopp, Rose Scott, Ella Westpall, Libey Oftencamp and Florence, all residing in California; His death is also mourned by a number of nieces and nephews, other relatives, and a great many friends.

     Before he was married, Mr Jonas homesteaded the place now owned by Charley Jonas, about 6 miles southwest of Atkinson. To this home he took his bride in 1898. Later they sold the place and moved to Atkinson where he ran a livery stable for a few years.

     In 1906 he took another homestead, this time about 21 miles southwest of Atkinson. There he served 16 years as postmaster of the Tonawanda post office, and for many years operated a grocery store in connection with the office. When the Tonawanda post office was discontinued in 1928, he and his family moved to Atkinson.

     For the past 12 years, except for recent months when he was forced to retire on account of continued ill health, hew as employed by Chace's Market in this city. Always an industrious, active individual, Mr Jonas was reluctant to retire from his work at the market and from his service as Police Magistrate of the city. He always took an active part in the affairs of the community welfare and was ready with a helping hand to everyone he knew to be in need.

     As a pioneer community builder, merchant, farmer, and public servant, he served his community well and made innumerable friends and acquaintances held him in high regard..

     Frank, of Spencer, was the only one of his 9 brothers and sisters able to attend the funeral. The 2 brothers and 5 sisters who reside in California could not get here, and another brother, Stephen, of Omaha, is in ill health and was unable to come.

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Davis, Pauline Mlinar
Aug 28,1964, Atkinson Graphic

POLLY DAVIS DIES; RITES SATURDAY, 9

     Mrs Pauline Davis, 86, one of Atkinson's oldest pioneer residents, died Thursday, Aug 27, at her home in this city. She had been in ill health for some time.

     Rosary services at the Seger Funeral Home will be held Sat at St Joseph's Catholic Church Burial will be in St Joseph's Cemetery.

     Mrs Davis, whose maiden name was Pauline Mlinar, was born Feb 13,1878 at Perry, Iowa. Her parents were Frank and Caroline Kodytek Mlinar, and she was the last surviving member of a family of 11 children.

     She came to Nebr with her parents when she was 5 years old.

     She was married to Charles H Davis on Oct 21,1896 in Atkinson. He preceded her in death.

     Survivors include three daughters, Mrs Anton (Cora) Weichman of Atkinson, Mrs Clare Walsh of Sun Valley, Cal, and Mrs Pius (Florence) Ackerman of Casper, Wyo. 9 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.

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Kubart, Theodore Q
Jan 23,1953, Atkinson Graphic

THEODORE KUBART, LONG TIME RESIDENT HERE, DIES SUDDENLY; WAS 74
Funeral Monday at 10

     Theodore Q Kubart, 74, who spent most of his life in this community, died suddenly Thur afternoon at his home in Atkinson.

     Mr Kubart had been suffering with a heart ailment for quite a long time, but he had not been ill recently and his death came unexpectedly while he was at the table for his mid day meal.

     Funeral arrangements are for solemn high mass Mon morning at St Joseph's Catholic Church here. Burial will be in St Joseph's Cemetery.

     Mr Kubart is survived by his wife, Effie, 3 dau, Mrs Leo F (Josephine) Kramer of Atkinson, Mrs Harvey (Eva) Thompson of Bassett, Mrs Edward (Helen ) Coufal of Stuart; one son, Father Francis Kubart of Norfolk. Father Kubart who was ordained in 1949 and recited his first mass at St Joseph's in Atkinson on May 5 of that year, arrived from Norfolk late Thur afternoon.

     Also surviving are a brother, James Kubart of Atkinson and sisters, Mrs Adolph Pacha, Mrs Frank LeMunyan and Mrs Joseph Mlinar, Sr, all of Atkinson.

     The Kubart family was among the early settlers of this community. Theodore was born in Chicago on March 30,1878 and came here with his parents, the late Joseph and Anna Kubart, in about 1885, when he was 7 years of age. He grew up on the farm in this vicinity and after his marriage to Miss Effie Pacha he and his family continued to live on the farm.

     They moved to town 29 years ago, but Mr Kubart never severed connections with farming interests. For many years he dealt extensively in the hay business and was one of the principal shippers from this hay center.

     Mr Kubart took an active interest in many of the town's activities and organizations, among them the Atkinson Volunteer Fire Deaprtment. He joined the department shortly after he moved to town and served continuously for 24 years. While on the department he served in various offices, including that of fire chief.

     A man of good nature, he enjoyed being with his friends and he had many of them in this community.

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Mlinar, Veronica Agnes Horton
July 2,1987, Atkinson Graphic

DEATH TAKES VERONICA MLINAR OF COLUMBUS

     Veronica Agnes Mlinar of Columbus, Nebr, died June 27,1987 at the Columbus Community Hospital. She was 91 years old.

     Veronica Mlinar was born July 26,1895 in Campbell, Nebr, the dau of Patrick Horton and Mary Ann Irwin Horton. She moved to Atkinson with her parents in 1909 where she attended St Joseph's Catholic School through the 10th grade. She was one of 11 children, 3 boys and 7 girls.

     She married John Stephen Mlinar, Nov 25,1913 in Atkinson at St Joseph's Church. To this marriage a dau, Mrs Clarence (Genevieve) M Knight, Columbus, Nebr and a son, Raymond John Mlinar, Greeley, Nebr, were born.

     The couple moved to Creston, Nebr in 1923 where she was agency chief operator for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co, and was transferred to Norfolk in 1941. She retired to Atkinson in 1960. Her husband, John, died May 3,1970.

     She gave up her home in Atkinson in 1979 because of illness. She had been living at her dau's home in Columbus and her son's home in Greeley.

     She was a member of the Legion Auxiliary, Ladies Kensington, Federated Woman's Club, the Telephone Pioneers of America and Several card clubs.

     Funeral services were held June 30 at St Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial was in St Joseph's Catholic Cem.

     Pallbearers were grandsons, John Mlinar, Joseph Mlinar, James Mlinar, Richard Mlinar, Robert Mlinar and Casey Callahan.

     She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 3 brothers, and 6 sisters.

     Veronica Mlinar is survived by one sister, Mrs Cecelia Hemberger of Atkinson, her dau, Mrs Clarence Knight of Columbus, her son, Raymond Mlinar of Greeley, 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren.

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Mlinar, John Stephan
March 13,1970, Atkinson Graphic

RITES HELD FOR JOHN S MLINAR, 80

     Funeral services for John S Mlinar, 80, a native of Atkinson, were held at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Sat, March 7. Burial was in St Joseph's Cem.

     Mr Mlinar died Thur March 5 at the Atkinson Memorial Hospital.

     Pallbearers were all nephews, Frank Mlinar of North Platte; Harold Mlinar, Robert Mlinar, Raymond Mlinar, all of O'Neill; Kenneth Mlinar of Stuart and Tom Cleary of Omaha.

     John Stephen Mlinar was born at Atkinson, Dec 28,1889, the son of Frank J and Mary Ann Coufal Mlinar.

     He married Vernica A Horton at St Joseph's Church in Atkinson on Nov 5,1913. they have two children, Mrs Clarence (Geneive) Knight of Columbus and Raymond John Mlinar of Verdigree and 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

     Mr and Mrs Mlinar farmed near Atkinson for several years and then moved to Creston, Nebr. where they operated a telephone Exchange until the dial system was installed. They then moved to Norfolk where he was employed by Nash Finch, and was shipping clerk at Montgomery Wards until he retired. They moved back to Atkinson in 1960.

     Mr Mlinar was active in sports and enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling. He was appointed an Admiral in the Great Mythical Navy of Nebr for his work with little league baseball and girl's pug ball. He was also active in the Community club and volunteer fire department while living in Creston.

     He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ralph of Stuart and Anthony of Columbus.

     He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren and by two brothers, Adolph Mlinar of Stuart and Joe Mlinar of Atkinson. And by four sisters, Mary (Mrs Chas Lewis) of Butte; Frances (Mrs John Smith) of Omaha; Cora (Mrs Arthur Wise) of Omaha and Ella (Mrs Alex Cleary) of Atkinson.

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Mlinar, Joseph
Jan 21,1982, Atkinson Graphic

FORMER CAFÉ OWNER DIES HERE

     Joseph Mlinar, 86, retired Atkinson farmer and restaurant owner, died suddenly at his home Thur afternoon, Jan 14. He and his wife, Florence, formerly owned and operated the H & M Café.

     Funeral services were held Sat at St Joseph's Catholic Church Burial was in St Joseph's Cem.

      He was born April 20,1895 Southwest of Atkinson at the home of his parents, Frank and Mary Coufal Mlinar. There were 11 children in the family and 3 sisters are among the survivors.

     He and Florence McNair were united in marriage on June 1,1926 at O'Neill and two sons were born to the couple, Robert LeRoy who resides in O'Neill and Marion Joseph, who died Dec 23,1959 at the age of 19.

     In 1931 the Mlinar family moved to Green Valley, 11 miles southwest of Atkinson, where they resided until 1951 when they purchased a café in Atkinson. They operated the business until their retirement and continued to reside at their home in Atkinson.

     Mlinar kept busy after leaving the café by making small articles out of wood, much to the delight of children who stopped and visited at the Mlinar home. He liked to call himself the "Grandma Moses of wood" and estimated that he gave about 900 of the items away, the last one to a friend while he was a patient in Bishop Clarkson Hospital, Omaha. Nearly every holiday at least one of those little friends would return bearing gifts or food, or to sing songs at Christmas time. He and his wife said the best gifts at Christmas were those visits by youngsters or their parents to show their friendship carrying a dish of hot rolls, fresh cake or garden produce.

     After the death of his son, Marion, he built a wooden replica of St Joseph Church as a sort of a memorial shrine. This led to several others and one of the Lutheran Church as well. Next he was making various other small shrines, animals and birds which he gave away.

     Mlinar also devoted much time to the activities of the Knights of Columbus, especially on Bingo nights and at the Good Sam center to visit friends. He enjoyed relatively good health most of his life until this winter when he was hospitalized the day before Thanksgiving in Atkinson and later transferred to Clarkson hospital where he was a patient until Dec 11.

     He is survived by his wife, Florence, a son, Robert, and his wife, Joan; three grandchildren, LeRoy Joseph and Steven Scott both of O'Neill, and Mrs John (Marsha) Thomassen of Atkinson and their son, Michael Patrick.

     Three sisters also survive, Mrs Arthur (Cora) Wise of Omaha, Mrs Charley (Mary) Lewis of Butte, and Mrs John (Frances) Smith of the Good Sam Center. Preceding him in death were brothers, Anton, Adolph, Ralph and John, and a sister Mrs Alex, (Ella) Cleary.

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Mlinar, Marion J
Jan 1,1960, Atkinson Graphic

AUTO CRASH KILLS ATKINSON YOUTH
MARION MLINAR, 18, FATALLY HURT; CHARGE FILED AGAINST EDWARD COLLINS AS DRIVER

     Marion J Mlinar of Atkinson died of injuries received when this car went out of control 16 miles north of Stuart,Dec 23

     Hope for a cheeful holiday season in Atkinson this year was shattered by an automobile accident resulting in the death of Marion J Mlinar, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mliner of Atkinson.

     The one car accident happened 16 miles north of Stuart on the Stuart-Naper highway Wednesday Dec 23.

     Mlinar died shortly after the Stuart Survival Unit rushed him to the Atkinson Memorial Hospital.

     Funeral services for Marion Joseph Mlinar were held at St Joseph Catholic Church in Atkinson Saturday Dec 26, Burial was in St Joseph Cemetery in Atkinson.

     Marion J Mlinar was born April 28,1941 in Stuart, the son of Joseph and Florence McNair Mlinar and died Dec 23 at Atkinson Memorial Hospital.

     He was raised in Atkinson and was graduated from Atkinson High School in 1959.

     An active member of his high school senior class, he took part in athletics, glee club, mixed chorus, boy's octet and was cartoonist for the school paper, Bagler Review.

     He is survived by his parents, and one brother, Robert, who resides in Spencer.

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Mlinar, Florence McNair
Jan 14,1988, Atkinson Graphic

SERVICES HELD FOR FLORENCE MLINAR, 79

     Funeral services were held Mon at St Joseph's Catholic Church for Mrs Florence Mlinar, 79, who died Sat at the Good Samaritan Center.

     Burial in St Joseph's Cem.

     Mrs Mlinar and her husband, the late Joe Mlinar, were former owners of the H & M Café in Atkinson which they purchased after moving to town from their farm in the Green Valley area where they had spent most of their married lives. She was a booster in 4-H and Scouts while her sons were young, and in later years was a member of several clubs, and the Altar Society. She always had a garden and loved flowers. To be enjoyed while a person is living.

     She was born Jan 20,1908 at Unadila, Nebr to George H and Florence Klinder McNair. She and Joseph Mlinar wer married June 1,1926 at O'Neill.

     Survivors include a son, Robert and grandsons, LeRoy and Steven all of O'Neill; granddaughter, Marsha Thomassen and 3 great grandsons, Michael, Joseph and David, all of Atkinson; and a brother, Floyd I McNair of Spencer.

     Preceding her in death were her parents, husband in 1982, son, Marion; brothers, Paul and George McNair; sisters, Alma DeFreece, Ethal Jensen and Leata Jacobsen.

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Lewis, Charles R
April 1,1982, Atkinson Graphic

SERVICES HELD FOR CHARLIE LEWIS, 82

     Services for Charles R Lewis, 82, of Butte, were held Monday at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church. burial at St Joseph's Cemetery in Atkinson.

     Son of David and Maggie Lewis, he was born Aug 6, 1899, at Spencer and died Fri at Niobrara Valley Hospital.

     He married Mary Mlinar Jan 19,1926, at Atkinson and farmed most of his life until retiring in Dec 1972.

     Surviving are his wife; one son, Ray of Parkston, SD; two daughters, Mrs Harry (Kathleen) Kock and Mrs Sterling (Charlene ) Blair; both of Ontario, Oregon; 16 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren; four brothers, John of Castle Rock, Colorado; William of Battle Creek; Jesse and Evan, both of Spencer; two sisters, Elma Lewis of Butte; and Jennie Connot of Spencer.

     He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and two sisters.

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Cleary, Ella (Eleanor Marie) Mlinar
Aug 28,1980, Atkinson Graphic

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR MRS CLEARY

     Funeral services will be Thursday morning at St Joseph Catholic Church for Mrs Alex Cleary, 70, who died Tuesday at St Joseph Hospital in Omaha where she had been a patient for five days.

     Interment at St Joseph Cemetery.

     Ella (Eleanor Marie) Cleary was born June 25,1910 in Atkinson to Frank and Mary Coufal Mlinar. She and Alex Cleary were united in marriage on Jan 17,1933 in Atkinson.

     Besides her husband, she is survived by six children, Francis of Rochester, Minn; Mrs James (Ruth ) Hausmann of Kearney, Father Donald of O'Neill, Dan of Independence, Mo; Bill of Denver, Tom of Omaha; 8 grandchildren, sisters, Cora Wise of Omaha, Mrs Charles (Mary) Lewis of Butte and Francis Smith of Atkinson and a brother, Joe Mlinar of Atkinson.

     Preceding her in death were her parents, brothers, Ralph, Adolph, John and Anton Mlinar and one child in infancy.

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Cleary, William Alex
May 6,1982, Atkinson Graphic

RITES PENDING FOR ALEX CLEARY

     Funeral services are pending for Alex Cleary, 71, who died suddenly Mon night in an Omaha hospital. They will be held at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Atkinson, with interment in the parish cem.

     Cleary was a long time Atkinson businessman and grocer and for years operated Cleary's Market which was formerly Chace's Market. It was located where Tablemanor Market now is. His father was the late Matt Cleary.

     Preceding him in death was his wife in 1980, the former Ella Coufal. 6 children were born to the couple, all of whom survive. They are Francis of Rochester, Minn; Mrs James (Ruth) Hausmann of Kearney; Fr Donald of O'Neill; Dan of Independence, Mo; Bill of Denver; and Tom of Omaha.

May 13,1982, Atkinson Graphic

RITES HELD FOR ALEX CLEARY, 71

     Funeral services were conducted May 7 at St Joseph's Catholic Church for William Alex Cleary, 71, retired Atkinson grocer who died at St Joseph's Hospital, Omaha. Burial was in the parish Cem.

     He was born in O'Neill on March 2,1911 to Matthew and Bessie Ratliff Cleary. He and Ella M Mlinar were married on Jan 17,1933 in Atkinson and they became the parents of 6 children, all of whom survive as follows:

     Mrs James (Ruth) Hausmann of Kearney; Francis of Rochester, Mich; Dan of Independence, Mo; Fr Donald of O'Neill; Bill of Denver; and Tom of Omaha; Also surviving are sisters, Mrs Clarence, Genevieve) Sauser of O'Neill; Mrs Ed (Bessie ) Dumpert of O'Neill; Mrs Albert (Lenore) Roseler of Boulder, Colorado; and Rita Schaaf of Boulder.

     He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and one brother, Clem.

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Murphy, Agnes Hytrek
Ulrich, Valeria Mlinar
Oct 1975, Atkinson Graphic

DOUBLE SERVICES HELD FOR TWO STUART WOMEN

     Requiem Mass was concelebrated at St Boniface Church for two Stuart ladies who died Thur Oct 2 within 12 hours of each other, and both of whom were neighbors and close personal friends. They lived across the street from one another.

     Mrs F P (Agnes) Murphy, 81, died in Spokane, Wash where her daugher, Mrs Joseph (Frances) Permenter, lives and Mrs Dewain (Valeria) Ulrich, 62, died at the Immanuel Medical Center, Omaha, after being hospitalized since June 1 in Atkinson and Omaha.

     Pallbearers for Mrs Murphy were grandsons, Michael, Tim, Bryan, Stephen, and Kevin Murphy and Dan Schneider.

     Grandsons were also pallbearers for Mrs Ulrich. They were Steven, Norman and Gary Shald, Michael and Darryl Ulrich and Alan Martine.

     Mrs Murphy was the widow of the late Francis (Pat) Murphy, with whom she was united in marriage on Nov 3,1914. 2 children were born to the couple, Mrs Permenter of Spokane, and Clement of Stuart.

     She was born at Stuart, the dau of Frederick and Mary Anna Hytrek, on Jan 12,1894.

     Besides her children, she is survived by 2 grandchildren , 6 great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs Clara Stroda, Ableen, Kan.

     Mrs Ulrich was the dau of Fred and Mary Ziska Mlinar, bornon Dec 12,1912 at Atkinson, She and her husband were married on April 7,1931 in Atkinson and they became the parents of 7 children.

     She was a member of Christian Mothers of St Boniface.

     Survivors include her husband, Dewain, and their children; Mrs Gilbert (Lorraine) Shald of Carson, Iowa; Richard of Omaha; Norman of Gretna; Mrs William (Arlene) Martine of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs Michael (Maureen) Murphy of Sioux Falls, SD; Mrs Jack (Carolyn )Gill of Scottsbluff; and Glen of Irvington, Nebr; 20 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Barbara Mlinar of Atkinson and Sister Frances Mlinar of Loredo, Texas.

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Tasler, Mary Prussa
Oct 18,1979, Atkinson Graphic

SERVICES HELD FOR MARY TASLER

     Funeral services for Mary Tasler, 87, Atkinson, were held Tuesday, Oct 16 at St Joseph Catholic Church. She died Sat at the Good Samaritan Center where she resided since 1977.

     . Burial was in St Joseph's Cemetery.

     Pallbearers were nephews, Kenneth and Dick Prussa, Roy and John Mack, Norman Stevens and Lyle Slaymaker.

     She was the oldest child of the late Anton and Anastacia Coufal Prussa, born Feb 12,1892 on the Prussa homestead 12 miles south of Atkinson in the Green Valley community. She was married to Anton Tasler on June 23,1913, and they lived on a ranch a mile from her parent's home. In 1952 they moved to Atkinson. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and St Joseph's Altar Society and numerous ladies' card clubs.

     Four daughters were born to the couple, Irene, who died in 1937. Ethel Spittler of Orinda, California; Mrs A P (Florence) Andrus of Seattle, and Mrs Ed (Marianne) Jansen, Jr of Atkinson.

     Other survivors include ten grandchildren, and five great grandchildren; three brothers, Charles and Ed Prussa of Stuart and Lewis Prussa of Atkinson; and one sister, Mrs Walt (Eva) Stevens of Brainard, Nebr.

     Those preceding her in death besides her husband; Anton, and daughter, Irene, were her parents and four sisters, Mrs Fred (Ella) Mack, Mrs Harry (Emma) Slaymaker, Anna and Frances.

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Cearns, Ray W
Aug 7,1964, Atkinson Graphic

DEATH TAKES RAY CEARNS OF ATKINSON

     Ray W Cearns, 57, died in his sleep early Monday,Aug 3, at his home on the east edge of Atkinson. He apparently had suffered a heart attack.

     The funeral service was held Thur at St Joseph Catholic Church in Atkinson.

     Burial was in St Joseph's Cemetery.

     Raymond Wilbur Cearns was born Jan 13,1907 in the Phoenix community northeast of Atkinson. He was the son of John and Effie Coburn Cearns. He spent his life in this vicinity where he was engaged in farming and ranching.

     He was married to Miss Tillie Tasler on Nov 24,1931 at Atkinson. They lived on a farm southwest of Atkinson for many years, and moved to their present home east of Atkinson about five or six years ago.

     Mr Cearns is survived by his wife, Tillie, two daughters, Mrs Wilmer (Raydean) McConnell of Atkinson and Mrs Alvin (Vivian) Krysl, also of Atkinson; seven grandsons; three brothers, William of Pendleton, Oregon; Robert of Atkinson and John of Scottsbluff; and two sisters, Mrs Ed (Nellie) Nalley and Mrs Ethyl Robertson, both of Nampa,Idaho.

     He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

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Cearns, Tillie Tasler
May 1979, Atkinson Graphic

SERVICES HELD FOR TILLIE CEARNS, 75

     Funeral services were held Fri, May 18 in St Joseph's Catholic Church for Mrs Ray (Tillie) Cearns, 75, who died suddenly in her home Wed morning. Interment was in St Joseph's Cemetery.

     seven grandsons served as pallbearers. They were Victor, Roger, Bob, Pat and Tim McConnell, and Jim and Ron Krysl. Carrying the offertory were a granddaughter, Dianne McConnell.

     Tillie Cearns was born on April 29,1904 in Holt County to Anton and Cora Mlinar Tasler. She attended school in Green Valley and married Ray Cearns on Nov 24,1931, in St Joseph's Church.

     Two daughters were born to the couple, Mrs Wilmer (Raedean) McConnell and Mrs Alvin (Vivian) Krysl.

     Besides her daughters, she is survived by eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers, Clarence and Charley Tasler, both of Atkinson.

     She was preceded in death by her husband and parents, one sister, Mary, in infancy, and brothers, Fred, Bill and Anton.

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Blackburn, William Jr
July 15,1932, Atkinson Graphic

YOUNG FARMER KILLED UNDER GRAIN BINDER
WILLIAM BLACKBURN JR, MEETS DEATH WHILE PREPARING TO CUT GRAIN FOR A NEIGHBOR WHOSE WIFE HAD DIED; ATTEMPTS TO STOP TEAM OF RUNAWAY MULES.
WIFE WITNESSES ACCIDENT

     While getting ready to harvest the grain of a neighbor whose wife had passed away the previous day, William Blackburn Jr, young Atkinson farmer, was almost instantly killed Tue morning in his own farm yard when he was knocked down by a team of mules, trampled, and run over by the grain binder to which they were hitched.

     The accident happened when Mr Blackburn attempted to stop the mules as they started to run away. He had driven into the yard at his home and stopped to fill his water jug and get a lunch which his wife had prepared for him to take to the John Schorn field, a neighbor, where he was to cut grain for Mr Schorn, whose wife died suddenly Mon evening.

     As the mules started to run away the young man leaped in front of them but was knocked down, before he could get hold of them. His wife was bringing his lunch out to him just as the accident happened. Terror stricken, she ran to his aid, discovered him badly hurt and hurried to the Bonenberger home, closest neighbor, for help. Before leaving him she dragged the limp form to a place in the yard where the fractious mules could not again run over him.

     Mr Blackburn died just a few minutes after the arrival of Dr N P McKee of Atkinson, who made a quick drive to the Blackburn farm about 5 miles southeast of town. The young farmer suffered severe cuts and bruises, a crushed chest and, it is thought a fractured skull. He died about 30 minutes after the accident.

     A community already shocked by the sudden death of Mrs Schorn Mon evening, was doubly grief stricken by the tragic end of this young man who was highly esteemed not only by those living in his own rural community, but by hundreds of acquaintances in all parts of western Holt County. He was about 30 years of age and the only son of Mr and Mrs William Blackburn Sr, who live 11 miles southwest of Atkinson.

     About 7 years ago he was married to Miss Clara Davis of Atkinson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Davis, who before her marriage was primary teacher in the Atkinson public school. They had no children.

     Besides his wife, he is survived by his parents and three sisters, Mr Blackburn was to have been one of the pallbearers at the funeral services of Mrs John Schorn, which was held yesterday morning.

     The funeral will be held this morning at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Atkinson.

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Bauman, Jennie Seger
Feb 17,1939, Atkinson Graphic

DEATH TAKES PIONEER RESIDENT OF ATKINSON
MRS JOHN BAUMAN EXPIRES AFTER LONG ILLNESS;
FUNERAL RITES HELD AT ST JOSEPH

     Death removed another pioneer from this community Tues when Mrs John Bauman passed away at 1:55 that morning at the home of her dau, Mrs C E Brewer in Atkinson. Mrs Bauman was 74 years of age and came to Nebr with her parents in 1879, having lived in Atkinson most of the time since. She was the wife of the late John Bauman for 25 years an Atkinson merchant.

     Funeral services were held Thur morning at St Joseph's Catholic Church, the Rev John Pieper officiating at a requiem high mass. The body was laid to rest in St Joseph's Cem, the pallbearers being her nephews, Leo, Joe, Gerald, and John Seger and Charles and Howard Bauman. The date of the funeral was on the 54th anniversary of her marriage.

     Mrs Bauman became ill two weeks before Christmas while she was visiting her daughters in Cal. Her condition was not considered serious until the latter part of Jan, when she was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles and the diagnosis of physicians revealed the critical nature of her illness.

     She prepared to return home at one, and arrived here Feb 1, accompanied by her dau, Mrs Louise Reynolds of Los Angeles and Mrs Charlotte Roche of Salt Lake City. She was met in Omaha by her son, Henry, with whom she spent a day. Mrs Bauman had the pleasure, before passing away, of seeing all of her children, some of whom she had not seen for a number of years.

     Jennie Seger was born in Chicago, Ill in 1865, and died at Atkinson, Nebr, Feb 14,1939 at the age of 74 years.

     She came to Nebr with her parents in 1879, and was united in marriage to John Bauman at Atkinson on Feb 16,1885. For a few years they made their home on a farm near here, but in the blizzard of Jan 12,1888, they lost all of their livestock, so they quit the farm and that spring moved to Omaha where they stayed for 15 years.

     In 1903 they came back to Atkinson and Mr Bauman established a general merchandise business which he continued until a short time before his death on March 16,1932.

     For four and a half years after the death of her husband, Mrs baumaB lived here with her dau, Mrs C E Brewer and family. In the fall of 1936 she went to Cal to visit her dau, Mrs Marie Holtzfaster, Mrs Louise Reynolds, and Miss Barbara Bauman, and made her home with them until two weeks previous to her death.

     She is survived by six dau, and four sons; Mrs Jennie Callen and Mrs Margaret Brewer, both of Atkinson; Miss Barbara Bauman, Mrs Louise Reynolds, and Mrs Marie Holtzfaster, all of Los Angeles, Cal; Mrs Charlotte Roche of Salt Lake City, Utah; Jack Bauman of Borger, Texas; Charles of Douglas, Wyo; Henry of Omaha; and Harold of Marion, Indiana; She is also survived by ten grandchildren and three brothers, N D Seger and Paul Seger of Atkinson and Max Seger of Stuart.

     A dau, Josephine and a son, Edward, died in infancy.

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Brewer, Margaret Bauman
Oct 29,1965, Atkinson Graphic

RITES HERE TODAY FOR MRS BREWER

     Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Brewer, a former Atkinson resident, will be held at 10 am Fri at St Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev Richard M Arkfeld officiating.

     Mrs Brewer, widow of the late Dr Claude Brewer, died Oct 23 at Portland, Oregon, where she had made her home with her dau, Mrs Hal (Claudine) Hinkley for the past 8 years.

     Burial will be in St Joseph's Cem and the pallbearers will be LaVern Morgan, Wm J Morgan, Francis Steinhauser, Lester Zarnfaller, Arthur Pacha, and Leonard Davis.

     Rosary services were held Wed and Thur evenings at the Seger Funeral Home.

     Mrs Brewer was the former Margaret Bauman, dau of the late John Bauman and Jennie Seger Bauman who were early settlers in this community. She was born Sept 30,1887 at Atkinson, and was married to Dr Claude Brewer on Jan 17,1916.

     Dr Brewer was a veterinarian, practiced in the Nebr Sandhills area for 40 years, 30 of which were in Atkinson prior to his death on Oct 19,1954.

     Mrs Brewer is survived by her dau, Mrs Hal J (Claudine) Hinkley and one grandson, Chip Nolan Hinkley. One son, Jack Julian Brewer, died in infancy.

     Other survivors include 5 sisters, Mrs Jennie Callen of Azusa, Cal; Louise Reynolds of Long Beach, Cal; Mrs W J (Marie) Holtzfaster of Glendale, Cal; Barbara Bauman of Los Angeles, Cal; and Mrs E (Charlotte) Lee of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; and 3 brothers, Charles Bauman of Douglas, Wyo; Jack Bauman of San Diego, Cal and Harold Bauman of Omaha.

     Mrs Brewer was a member of St Joseph's parish of Atkinson most of her life.

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Callen, Jennie Theresa
Nov 17,1967, Atkinson Graphic

DEATH TAKES MRS JENNIE CALLEN, 81

     Funeral services were held at St Joseph Catholic Church, Atkinson, Wed morning for Mrs Jennie Theresa Callen who died Nov 11 in Canoga Park, Cal.

     Mrs Callen taught school for many years in this area before her retirement. For the past 17 years she has lived in Roseda, Cal. She was the widow of Walter Callen with whom she was married on June 6,1912 in Atkinson.

     She is survived by one dau, Ventura Witner of Santa Rosa, Cal; 3 sons, Ivan of Anaheim, Cal; Claude of Monteray Park, Cal; and Walter of Reseda; 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Jack Bauman of Long Beach, Cal; Charles of Douglas, Wyo; and Harold of Omaha.

     Four sisters, Barbara Bauman of Los Angeles; Mrs Louise Reynolds of Long Beach; Mrs Marie Holtfaster of Glendale, Cal; Mrs Charlotte Lee of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

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Callen, Walter R
Nov 22,1935, Atkinson Graphic

WALTER CALLEN DIES AT HOME IN O'NEILL
WAS FORMER ATKINSON BUSINESS MAN
BURIAL IN ST JOSEPH CEM, THIS CITY

     Walter R Callen, 48, former Atkinson businessman, passed to an untimely death at his home in O'Neill at 5:15 Sun afternoon, Nov 17. Mr Callen's death followed a long illness that started last Jan when he received a severe face injury while operating a highway maintainer for the State Dept of highway maintenance, by whom he had been employed for the past 3 years.

     In July he was forced to retired from his job and it was discovered that the unhealed bruise on his cheek had developed into a cancerous growth. All efforts to check the growth failed, his condition became more serious and for several weeks he lingered close to death before the end finally came to his relief.

     Funeral services were held at St Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill, Wed morning, Interment was in St Joseph's Cem in Atkinson.

     Walter R Callen, son of Peter A and Mattie C Callen, was born May 18,1887 at Battle Creek, Nebr, where he lived until 1905, when the family moved to Atkinson. He was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Bauman of Atkinson at St Joseph's Catholic Church in this city on June 2,1913.

     For a few years after their marriage they lived on a farm near Atkinson, then moved to town where for a number of years Mr Callen operated a dray line. For the past three years the family has lived in O'Neill where Mr Callen was employed by the state highway maintenance Dept.

     He died at his home in O'Neill Sun, Nov 17 at the age of 48 years 5 months and 29 days and leaves to mourn his death his widow and four children, Ivan E, Claude G, Ventura Marie and Walter R, all of O'Neill and one brother, Karl G Callen of Lincoln.

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Bauman, Harold F
April 15,1982, Atkinson Graphic

SERVICES HELD FOR HAROLD BAUMAN, 74

     Funeral services were held Monday at St Joseph's Catholic Church for Harold F Bauman, 74, a native of Atkinson who died April 7 at McAllen Methodist Hospital, Texas. He was a resident of Alamo, Texas.

     He was born in Atkinson on Oct 4,1907 to John T and Jennie Seger Bauman. A grocer, he married Agness Shields on July 7, 1929 at Carlsbad, NM.

     He is survived by his wife, Agness of Alamo; four sons, James of Omaha; Robert of Pharr, Texas; Charles of Roseville, Ill; and John of Virginia Beach, Va; a daughter, Barbara Jean Gitchel of Omaha; 21 grandchildren.

     Sisters, Barbara Bauman of Los Angeles, Cal and Louise Reynolds of Long Beach; a brother, Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, two brothers and four sisters.

     burial in St Joseph's Cemetery.

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Mick, Carrie Seger
March 16,1945, Atkinson Graphic

MRS MATT MICK, NATIVE RESIDENT OF ATKINSON, DIES

     Mrs Matt Mick, 62, a native resident of this community died at her farm home south of Atkinson last Sun. She had been in ill health for a number of years, but critically ill only a few days.

     Funeral rites were conducted by the Rev A A Lehmen Wed morning at St Joseph's Catholic Church here, and burial was in St Joseph's Cem.

     Carrie Seger Mick, dau of John Leopold and Lizzie Seger, was born on a farm south of Atkinson on Nov 3,1883 and died at her home south of that city on March 11,1945, at the age of 62 years, four months and 8 days.

     She grew to womanhood on the farm now owned by Wm Seger, n of Atkinson, and attended school in that community.

     On Nov 27,1901 she was united in marriage to Matt Mick at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Atkinson.

     Her death followed only a few days of serious illness, however, she had been in ill health for a number of years.

     She is survived by her husband; 3 dau Mrs Mary Keithly, Mrs Josephine Brandt, and Mrs Elizabeth Stull; 1 son, John Mick, all of Atkinson; 8 grandchildren; Bob Mick and Floyd, Cloyd, Viola, Delores, Lavern, Mary and Alvina Keithley; 2 sis, Minnie E Choff of Brunswick and Maggie Raborn of Penn. Four brothers, Gustave Seger of Inman, Wm and Frank Edward Seger of Atkinson and John Seger of Stuart. Also left to mourn her death are many nieces and nephews, and a great many neighbors and friends.