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Joseph Rochek

Birth	:	24 Sep 1829 Czech Republic
Death	:	30 Sep 1924 Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4005089, -98.3921356
Plot	:	Block 1, Lot 62
Description	:	From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, October 2, 1924, transcribed by Linda Berney: OLD SETTLER PASSES AWAY – Joseph Rochek Dies at His Home East of Wolbach – Joseph Rochek, said to be the oldest resident of Howard county, passed to the great beyond at his home four miles east of Wolbach, Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, after a long and sturdy life of 95 years and 16 days. Mr. Rochek was one of the early settlers near Wolbach and was a Civil War veteran. During his long life he experienced hardly a sick day and death came... Read More	From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, October 2, 1924, transcribed by Linda Berney: OLD SETTLER PASSES AWAY – Joseph Rochek Dies at His Home East of Wolbach – Joseph Rochek, said to be the oldest resident of Howard county, passed to the great beyond at his home four miles east of Wolbach, Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, after a long and sturdy life of 95 years and 16 days. Mr. Rochek was one of the early settlers near Wolbach and was a Civil War veteran. During his long life he experienced hardly a sick day and death came without much warning. He suffered from a nose bleed a few weeks ago as the result of high blood pressure but up to within a few hours of his death he did not realize that there was any serious danger. His son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Fairman had started on their return to Arkansas Tuesday morning but were intercepted at Central City and returned to Wolbach. As this is written arrangements have not been completed for the funeral services. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, October 9, 1924, transcribed by Linda Berney: Obituary – Joseph Rochek was born in Monchitz, Bohemia, September 14, 1829 and died at his home near Wolbach, Sept. 30, 1924 at the age of 95 years and 16 days. He was married to Miss Marie Zatechka Nov. 23, 1857. Two years later he came to America and located at Dubuque, Iowa. In a short time he moved to Waterville, Minn. He enlisted in the U. S. service during the last year of the civil war, remaining in service till the close of the war. In 1877 he moved with his family to Howard county, Nebraska where he dropped his cabinet making trade and took up farming on a homestead where he resided until his death. Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rochek, six boys and six girls. His wife and four of the children preceded him to the Heavenly home. There are left to mourn his loss, Barbara Penhiter of Mapleton, Minn., Jennie Guyman of Pine City, Minn, Anna Bartunek of St. Paul, Nebr., Rosa Knapp of Wolbach, Nebr., Mary Fairman of Bentonville, Ark., John Rochek of Haddam, Kan., Joseph of Ogden, Utah and Anton, who is still living on the homestead. He also leaves 37 grand children and 32 great grandchildren and a host of friends and neighbors. The whole community joins this family in their sad bereavement. The funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church with Rev. Moore officiating and interment was made in the Wolbach cemetery. There was a very large attendance at the services to pay their respect to the deceased and to show their sympathy for his relatives.

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Joseph Rochek's memorial is located at: Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, Greeley County, USA.
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Joseph Rochek death on 30 Sep 1924 in Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4005089
Longitude: -98.3921356

Family Members:

Spouse

Marie Zetechka Rochek

(1838 - 1912)

Children

Roselle Marie “Rosa” Rochek Knapp

(1863 - 1952)

(1871 - 1951)

(1873 - 1961)

(1882 - 1911)

(1886 - 1893)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4005089, -98.3921356

2. North Logan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3657990, -98.4492035

3. Spring Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3314200, -98.3833300

4. Summit Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3875008, -98.4953003

5. Rock Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3367004, -98.3246994

6. Fairdale Sunrise Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3580000, -98.4887000

7. North Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3222008, -98.4347000

8. South Logan Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222100, -98.4352600

9. Hamm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2933006, -98.4672012

10. East O'Connor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5106000, -98.4638000

11. O'Connor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5101128, -98.4654999

12. Fairdale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2891998, -98.5152969

13. Enfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5391998, -98.2782974

14. Glenwood Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2928990, -98.2148550

15. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2930984, -98.5746994

16. Swedish Cemetery
Greeley, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5525017, -98.5147018

17. Elba Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2764015, -98.5643997

18. Fish Creek Cemetery
Scotia, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4663000, -98.6154000

19. Cotesfield Cemetery
Cotesfield, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3358002, -98.6219025

20. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5539017, -98.5381012

21. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Belgrade, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4306984, -98.1434021

22. Greeley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5554000, -98.5400000

23. Redwing Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4446983, -98.1369019

24. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2256012, -98.2692032