
Generation: 1
| 1. | Tom Balusek Tom — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Anna Balusek Kovar
was born 10 Jan 1874, Moravia; died 26 Apr 1964, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 28 Apr 1964, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 3. Fannie Balusek Kovar
was born 3 Jul 1878, Zaverice, Moravia; died 3 Dec 1953, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 4. Teresa Balusek Besta
was born 15 Jul 1886, Austria; died 3 Feb 1960, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 8 Feb 1960, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 5. John Balusek
was born 25 Dec 1894, Austria; died 20 Dec 1971, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
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Generation: 2
| 2. | Anna Balusek Kovar (1.Tom1) was born 10 Jan 1874, Moravia; died 26 Apr 1964, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 28 Apr 1964, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Anna married John Kovar 11 Sep 1895. John (son of Paul Kovar, Sr. and Veruna (Veronica) Swetlick Kovar) was born 2 Feb 1872, Moravia; died 28 Jan 1944, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried 31 Jan 1944, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 6. Frances Kovar Matyak
was born 25 Aug 1896, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 2 Jul 1965, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 5 Jul 1965, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 7. Rosie Kovar Koci
was born 9 Aug 1897, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 15 Nov 1985, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 18 Nov 1985, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 8. Peter Paul Kovar
was born 30 Jun 1899, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 20 Dec 1980, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 23 Dec 1980, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 9. Mollie Kovar Mitchell
was born 15 Apr 1903, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 30 Aug 1985, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 3 Sep 1985, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 10. Charles Kovar
was born 17 Dec 1905, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 3 Feb 2007, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 7 Feb 2007, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
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| 3. | Fannie Balusek Kovar (1.Tom1) was born 3 Jul 1878, Zaverice, Moravia; died 3 Dec 1953, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Fannie married Joseph Kovar Sep 1898. Joseph (son of Paul Kovar, Sr. and Veruna (Veronica) Swetlick Kovar) was born 1876; died 26 Dec 1958, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 29 Dec 1958, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Frank E Kovar
was born 3 Feb 1900, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 14 Feb 1968, Rogers, Bell County, Texas; was buried , Ocker Brethren Church Cemetery, Zabcikville, Bell County, Texas.
- 12. Edward C Kovar
was born 19 Jul 1902, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 8 Mar 1976, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 11 Mar 1976, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 13. Louis J Kovar
was born 30 Mar 1907, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 1 Mar 1961, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried 6 Mar 1961, Juniata Cemetery, Juniata, Adams County, Nebraska.
- 14. Clyde Kovar
was born 7 Oct 1912, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 25 Jun 1965, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried 27 Jun 1965, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 15. Viola Frances Kovar Gideon
was born 19 Aug 1915, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 7 Jul 1998, Paxico, Wabaunsee County, Kansas; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 16. Millie A Kovar Badura
was born 19 Aug 1915, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 13 Nov 1975, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 15 Nov 1975, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
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| 4. | Teresa Balusek Besta (1.Tom1) was born 15 Jul 1886, Austria; died 3 Feb 1960, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 8 Feb 1960, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Teresa married Albin Paul Besta 12 Oct 1909, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Albin (son of Rudolph Besta, Sr.) was born 29 Feb 1884, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 17 Dec 1965, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 19 Dec 1965, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Albert P Besta
was born 23 Sep 1907, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 2 Oct 1997, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried , Wamego City Cemetery, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
- 18. Lottie T Besta Stum
was born 7 Aug 1910, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 1 Oct 2004, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 7 Oct 2004, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 19. William Besta
was born 14 Jan 1912, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 23 Feb 1972, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 20. Edward Bruce Besta
was born 1915; died 23 Dec 1954; was buried 26 Dec 1954, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
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| 5. | John Balusek (1.Tom1) was born 25 Dec 1894, Austria; died 20 Dec 1971, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. |
Generation: 3
| 6. | Frances Kovar Matyak (2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 25 Aug 1896, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 2 Jul 1965, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 5 Jul 1965, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Frances married Frank Matyak 17 Nov 1914. Frank (son of Joseph Matyak and Anna Matyak) was born 31 Mar 1888, Pozdechov, Moravia; died 6 Oct 1966, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 8 Oct 1966, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 7. | Rosie Kovar Koci (2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 9 Aug 1897, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 15 Nov 1985, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 18 Nov 1985, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Rosie married Alfred Clare Koci 12 Oct 1915, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Alfred (son of Frank Koci and Elizabeth Stach Koci) was born 23 Aug 1893, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 10 Jun 1968, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 13 Jun 1968, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. Viola Koci Beach Layman
was born 31 Oct 1916, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 18 Jun 2007, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Memorial Park Cemetery (Penwell-Gabel Cemetery), Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 23. Richard H Koci
was born 19 Jun 1919, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 11 Mar 1981, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 15 Mar 1981, Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas.
- 24. Nina Bernice Koci Wehner
was born 22 Sep 1930, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 29 Jun 2013, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas; was buried , Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas.
- 25. Clyde D Koci
was born 2 Feb 1934, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 9 May 2007; was buried 14 May 2007, Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 26. Gladys Koci Smith
was born 3 May 1936, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 25 Mar 2001, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; was buried , Resthaven Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- 27. Irvin A Koci
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| 8. | Peter Paul Kovar (2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 30 Jun 1899, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 20 Dec 1980, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 23 Dec 1980, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Peter married Stella Agnes Martinek Kovar 23 Jan 1929, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Stella (daughter of Vincent Martinek, Sr. and Agnes Simecka Martinek) was born 29 Feb 1908, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 17 Dec 1976, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 20 Dec 1976, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 28. Earl Eugene Kovar
was born 8 Apr 1930, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 13 Nov 2015; was buried 19 Nov 2015.
- 29. Betty Ann Kovar
was born 9 Sep 1931; died 14 Sep 2007, Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried 19 Sep 2007, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 30. Agnes Anna Kovar Rafferty
was born 6 Apr 1933, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 7 Jan 2000, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 10 Jan 2000, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 31. Evelyn Marie Kovar Thompson Bayside
was born 31 Oct 1936; died 6 May 2021; was buried , Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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| 9. | Mollie Kovar Mitchell (2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 15 Apr 1903, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 30 Aug 1985, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 3 Sep 1985, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Mollie married Raymond Leland Mitchell 17 May 1922, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Raymond (son of William Harvey Mitchell and Mary Anna Brown Mitchell) was born 11 Jan 1899, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 13 Sep 1996, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. Clara Marie Mitchell Poe Horn Winters
was born 27 Mar 1923, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 25 Jan 2009, Hoisington, Barton County, Kansas; was buried 29 Jan 2009, Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Barton County, Kansas.
- 33. Cody Joe Mitchell
was born 22 Dec 1945, Oxnard, Ventura County, California; died 17 Oct 2014, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried 24 Oct 2014, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 34. Thelma B Mitchell Lowy
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| 10. | Charles Kovar (2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 17 Dec 1905, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 3 Feb 2007, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 7 Feb 2007, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Charles married Viola Rae Keller Kovar 14 Aug 1929, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas. Viola (daughter of Alfred Ray Keller, Jr. and Lillie Myrtle Bland Keller) was born 2 Feb 1910, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 21 May 1993, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas; was buried 25 May 1993, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 11. | Frank E Kovar (3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 3 Feb 1900, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 14 Feb 1968, Rogers, Bell County, Texas; was buried , Ocker Brethren Church Cemetery, Zabcikville, Bell County, Texas. Frank — Emma M Luska Kovar. Emma was born 1898; died 1 Oct 1971; was buried , Ocker Brethren Church Cemetery, Zabcikville, Bell County, Texas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 40. Viola Lydia Kovar Chervenka Davis
was born 7 Mar 1921, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 1 Oct 2009, College Station, Brazos County, Texas; was buried , Ocker Brethren Church Cemetery, Zabcikville, Bell County, Texas.
- 41. Raymond Frank Kovar
was born 7 Mar 1922, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 16 Mar 1977, Rogers, Bell County, Texas; was buried , Ocker Brethren Church Cemetery, Zabcikville, Bell County, Texas.
- 42. Otis Edward Kovar
was born 5 Aug 1923, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 14 May 1979, Bell County, Texas; was buried , Ocker Brethren Church Cemetery, Zabcikville, Bell County, Texas.
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| 12. | Edward C Kovar (3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 19 Jul 1902, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 8 Mar 1976, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 11 Mar 1976, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Edward married Edna Mae Lee Kovar 27 Oct 1923, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Edna (daughter of Frank Lee and Olive Grace Everly Lee) was born 26 Jan 1901, Willard, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 14 Mar 1990, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 17 Mar 1990, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. Mae E Kovar DeVader
was born 29 Jan 1925, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 26 Jun 1996, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried , Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
- 44. Infant son Kovar
was born 19 Dec 1928; died 19 Dec 1928.
- 45. Jean M Kovar Huntsman
was born 3 Dec 1929, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 25 Apr 1992, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried , Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 46. Virginia L Kovar Crupper
was born 9 Dec 1932, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 15 Jun 2025, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried 28 Jul 2025, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 47. Ray Kovar
was born 31 Oct 1938.
- 48. Ruth Kovar Bunzel
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| 13. | Louis J Kovar (3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 30 Mar 1907, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 1 Mar 1961, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried 6 Mar 1961, Juniata Cemetery, Juniata, Adams County, Nebraska. Louis married Doris Winifred Sergeant Kovar Morhart 10 Oct 1936, Jewell, Jewell County, Kansas. Doris (daughter of Howard L Sergeant and Clara E Robertson Sergeant) was born 3 Jul 1908, Juniata, Adams County, Nebraska; died 27 Oct 2013, Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska; was buried , Juniata Cemetery, Juniata, Adams County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet]
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| 14. | Clyde Kovar (3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 7 Oct 1912, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 25 Jun 1965, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried 27 Jun 1965, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Clyde married Ella Emilie Elsik Kovar 14 Jan 1936, Temple, Bell County, Texas. Ella (daughter of Emil Elsik and Frances Simecek Elsik) was born 10 Aug 1914, Temple, Bell County, Texas; died 14 Dec 1981, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 16 Dec 1981, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 15. | Viola Frances Kovar Gideon (3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 19 Aug 1915, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 7 Jul 1998, Paxico, Wabaunsee County, Kansas; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Viola married Garland R Gideon 3 Mar 1936, Utica, Seward County, Nebraska. Garland (son of Oscar Gideon and Mary Blanche Isnogle Gideon) was born 22 Sep 1910, Emmett, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; died 19 May 2000, Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 54. Dianne Elaine Gideon Dick
- 55. Arnold L Gideon
was born 15 Feb 1937, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 5 Dec 2020, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 12 Dec 2020, Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas.
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| 16. | Millie A Kovar Badura (3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 19 Aug 1915, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 13 Nov 1975, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 15 Nov 1975, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Millie married Henry Joseph Badura, Sr 30 Jan 1934, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Henry (son of Joseph B (Badger) Badura and Mary Hejtmanek Badura) was born 1 Sep 1906, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 30 Jun 1989, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 3 Jul 1989, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 56. Leona Mae Badura Faulk
was born 8 Mar 1936, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 28 Sep 2020, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 3 Oct 2020, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 57. Leo Dale Badura
was born 1 Jul 1938, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 9 Jan 2014, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 13 Jan 2014, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 58. Henry J Badura, Jr.
was born 7 May 1940, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 5 Apr 2012, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 9 Apr 2012, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
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| 17. | Albert P Besta (4.Teresa2, 1.Tom1) was born 23 Sep 1907, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 2 Oct 1997, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried , Wamego City Cemetery, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Albert married Agnes Sarah Reser Startup Besta 26 Feb 1926, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Agnes (daughter of Benjamin Franklin Reser and Eliza Bell George Reser) was born 21 Feb 1891, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 6 Oct 1985, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried 9 Oct 1985, Wamego City Cemetery, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 59. Helen N Besta Richard
was born 27 Nov 1926, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 2 Jan 1995, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Memorial Park Cemetery (Penwell-Gabel Cemetery), Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 60. Marie Besta Brazzle
was born 4 Apr 1933.
- 61. Phyllis Besta Mays
was born 19 Jan 1936, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 16 Apr 1982, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 19 Apr 1982, Wamego City Cemetery, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
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Albert married Mary Ann Grieshaber Kobiskkle Besta 1984, Wells Creek, Wabaunsee County, Kansas. Mary (daughter of William Grieshaber and Caroline Trieber Grieshaber) was born 11 May 1915, Belvue, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; died 5 Jun 1998, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried , Wamego City Cemetery, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 18. | Lottie T Besta Stum (4.Teresa2, 1.Tom1) was born 7 Aug 1910, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 1 Oct 2004, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 7 Oct 2004, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Lottie married John Edward Stum 11 Apr 1928, Alma, Wabaunsee County, Kansas. John (son of Samuel Stum and America Belle Marney Oldham Stum) was born 15 Oct 1902, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 11 Aug 1972, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 14 Aug 1972, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 62. Sara M Stum Horak
was born 16 Jan 1929, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 25 Sep 2020, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 63. Duane Charles Stum
was born 27 Jan 1934, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 4 Jun 1996, Brainerd, Crow Wing County, Minnesota; was cremated , Cremated.
- 64. Wilbur Stum, Sr.
was born 15 Mar 1937.
- 65. Agnes M Stum Cox
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| 19. | William Besta (4.Teresa2, 1.Tom1) was born 14 Jan 1912, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 23 Feb 1972, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. William — Frances K Dinkel Besta. Frances (daughter of Mary Dinkel) was born 1905; died 1993; was buried , Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 20. | Edward Bruce Besta (4.Teresa2, 1.Tom1) was born 1915; died 23 Dec 1954; was buried 26 Dec 1954, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Edward married Winifred L Yocum Besta Kerwin 31 Aug 1935. Winifred (daughter of George Alexander Yocum and Gertrude M Heston Yocum) was born 19 Nov 1918, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; died 1 Oct 2011, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 6 Oct 2011, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 68. George Edward Besta
was born 14 Oct 1936, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 23 Apr 2002, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , West Lawn Memorial Gardens, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 69. Teresa G Besta Marney
was born 14 Mar 1938; died 24 Jan 2007, Holton, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried 29 Jan 2007, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 70. Mary C Besta Cowan
was born 25 Dec 1944, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 11 Mar 2014, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 15 Mar 2014, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 71. Bennie R Besta
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Generation: 4
| 22. | Viola Koci Beach Layman (7.Rosie3, 2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 31 Oct 1916, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 18 Jun 2007, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Memorial Park Cemetery (Penwell-Gabel Cemetery), Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Viola married Ivan Beach 1 Jun 1940, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Ivan died 4 Dec 1962. [Group Sheet]
Viola married Russell Layman 17 Jun 1969. Russell died 6 Nov 1982. [Group Sheet]
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| 23. | Richard H Koci (7.Rosie3, 2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 19 Jun 1919, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 11 Mar 1981, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 15 Mar 1981, Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas. |
| 24. | Nina Bernice Koci Wehner (7.Rosie3, 2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 22 Sep 1930, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 29 Jun 2013, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas; was buried , Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas. Nina married Melvin George Wehner 12 Oct 1950, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas. Melvin (son of John Jacob Wehner and Mary E Stallman Wehner) was born 6 Oct 1926, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 18 Dec 2019, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas; was buried 21 Dec 2019, Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 25. | Clyde D Koci (7.Rosie3, 2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 2 Feb 1934, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 9 May 2007; was buried 14 May 2007, Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Clyde married Donna L Tolles Koci 25 Mar 1960, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Donna (daughter of Romine F Tolles and Clarisa Henry Tolles) was born 14 Jul 1930, Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas; died 2 May 1988, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 4 May 1988, Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Clyde married Sally Calamunce Koci 1993. [Group Sheet]
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| 26. | Gladys Koci Smith (7.Rosie3, 2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 3 May 1936, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 25 Mar 2001, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; was buried , Resthaven Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Gladys — Ernie Smith. Ernie died 1999. [Group Sheet]
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| 29. | Betty Ann Kovar (8.Peter3, 2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 9 Sep 1931; died 14 Sep 2007, Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried 19 Sep 2007, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. |
| 30. | Agnes Anna Kovar Rafferty (8.Peter3, 2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 6 Apr 1933, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 7 Jan 2000, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 10 Jan 2000, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Agnes married Robert Eugene Rafferty 16 Apr 1955, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Robert (son of Edward Patrick Rafferty and Nona Smith Rafferty) was born 6 Nov 1932, Willard, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 9 Mar 2001, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried , Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 31. | Evelyn Marie Kovar Thompson Bayside (8.Peter3, 2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 31 Oct 1936; died 6 May 2021; was buried , Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Evelyn married Mahlon B Thompson, Jr. 5 Jun 1965, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Mahlon (son of Mahlon B Thompson, Sr. and Elizabeth H Thompson) died 8 Sep 1994; was buried 12 Sep 1994, Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery, Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]
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| 32. | Clara Marie Mitchell Poe Horn Winters (9.Mollie3, 2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 27 Mar 1923, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 25 Jan 2009, Hoisington, Barton County, Kansas; was buried 29 Jan 2009, Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Barton County, Kansas. Clara — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Clara — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Clara married Pleasant Harold Winters 18 Aug 1952, Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas. Pleasant (son of Pleasant Griffith Winters and Nellie Ruth Campbell Winters) was born 10 Jun 1910, Holton, Jackson County, Kansas; died 18 Dec 1975, Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas; was buried 22 Dec 1975, Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Barton County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 87. Lonnie Harold Winters
was born 1 Feb 1953; died 1 Feb 1953; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Barton County, Kansas.
- 88. Beverly Marie Winters Scott Hopkins
was born 17 Nov 1955, Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas; died 15 Feb 1998, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas.
- 89. Tuesday R Winters Noonan
was born 11 Oct 1960.
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| 33. | Cody Joe Mitchell (9.Mollie3, 2.Anna2, 1.Tom1) was born 22 Dec 1945, Oxnard, Ventura County, California; died 17 Oct 2014, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried 24 Oct 2014, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Cody — Janet Light Clark Mitchell. [Group Sheet]
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| 40. | Viola Lydia Kovar Chervenka Davis (11.Frank3, 3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 7 Mar 1921, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 1 Oct 2009, College Station, Brazos County, Texas; was buried , Ocker Brethren Church Cemetery, Zabcikville, Bell County, Texas. Viola married Woodrow Chervenka 20 May 1945. [Group Sheet]
Viola married Stanley Amos Davis 26 Sep 1992, Rogers, Bell County, Texas. Stanley (son of Marion Francis Davis and Anna Josephine Wells Elkins Davis) was born 24 Sep 1924; died 12 Dec 2004, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried , Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 41. | Raymond Frank Kovar (11.Frank3, 3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 7 Mar 1922, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 16 Mar 1977, Rogers, Bell County, Texas; was buried , Ocker Brethren Church Cemetery, Zabcikville, Bell County, Texas. Raymond married Dorothy Nell Zabcik Kovar Urubek 1942. Dorothy was born 6 Oct 1923. [Group Sheet]
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| 42. | Otis Edward Kovar (11.Frank3, 3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 5 Aug 1923, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 14 May 1979, Bell County, Texas; was buried , Ocker Brethren Church Cemetery, Zabcikville, Bell County, Texas. |
| 43. | Mae E Kovar DeVader (12.Edward3, 3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 29 Jan 1925, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 26 Jun 1996, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried , Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Mae married Charles A DeVader 23 Oct 1943, Emmett, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Charles (son of Charles DeVader and Margaret Glick Devader) was born 14 Feb 1921, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; died 14 Sep 1995, Emmett, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried , Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 45. | Jean M Kovar Huntsman (12.Edward3, 3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 3 Dec 1929, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 25 Apr 1992, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried , Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Jean married Jesse J Huntsman 10 Feb 1956; divorced YES. [Group Sheet]
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| 46. | Virginia L Kovar Crupper (12.Edward3, 3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 9 Dec 1932, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 15 Jun 2025, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; was buried 28 Jul 2025, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Virginia married Charles Glen Crupper, Sr. 4 Mar 1950, Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas. Charles (son of Willis P Crupper and Elizabeth Parker Crupper) was born 14 Oct 1920, Nowata, Nowata County, Oklahoma; died 26 Aug 1996, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 55. | Arnold L Gideon (15.Viola3, 3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 15 Feb 1937, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 5 Dec 2020, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 12 Dec 2020, Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas. Arnold married DeAnn Sump Gideon 22 Oct 1961, Randolph, Riley County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 56. | Leona Mae Badura Faulk (16.Millie3, 3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 8 Mar 1936, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 28 Sep 2020, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 3 Oct 2020, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Leona married Delbert E Faulk, Jr. 21 Dec 1954, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Delbert (son of Delbert Faulk, Sr. and Nettie Jacobs Faulk) was born 31 Aug 1935, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 13 Oct 2020; was buried 17 Oct 2020, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 57. | Leo Dale Badura (16.Millie3, 3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 1 Jul 1938, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 9 Jan 2014, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 13 Jan 2014, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Leo married Susan Kaye Whitehead Badura 23 Sept 1972, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. (daughter of James Lee Whitehead and Betty Ilene Woollard Whitehead) [Group Sheet]
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| 58. | Henry J Badura, Jr. (16.Millie3, 3.Fannie2, 1.Tom1) was born 7 May 1940, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 5 Apr 2012, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 9 Apr 2012, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Henry married Betty Jean Jeffries Badura 8 Jul 1961, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Betty (daughter of James William Jeffries and Audrey Jean Ekart Jeffries Viergever) was born 20 May 1944, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas; died 5 Feb 2015; was buried 7 Feb 2015, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 59. | Helen N Besta Richard (17.Albert3, 4.Teresa2, 1.Tom1) was born 27 Nov 1926, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 2 Jan 1995, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Memorial Park Cemetery (Penwell-Gabel Cemetery), Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Helen married Donald Richard 20 Mar 1945, Alma, Wabaunsee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 60. | Marie Besta Brazzle (17.Albert3, 4.Teresa2, 1.Tom1) was born 4 Apr 1933. Marie married Walter C Brazzle, Jr. 5 Jun 1949, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Walter (son of Walter Mark Brazzle and Georgetta Johnston Brazzle) was born 30 Mar 1926, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas; died 30 Apr 2012, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Wamego City Cemetery, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 61. | Phyllis Besta Mays (17.Albert3, 4.Teresa2, 1.Tom1) was born 19 Jan 1936, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 16 Apr 1982, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 19 Apr 1982, Wamego City Cemetery, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Phyllis married Norman E Mays 26 Aug 1961, Wells Creek, Wabaunsee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 62. | Sara M Stum Horak (18.Lottie3, 4.Teresa2, 1.Tom1) was born 16 Jan 1929, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 25 Sep 2020, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Sara married Benjamin F (Bennie) Horak 5 Aug 1945, Alma, Wabaunsee County, Kansas. Benjamin (son of Ignatius (Ignac) Horak and Veronica Hejtmanek Horak) was born 24 Sep 1920, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 27 Nov 2012, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 30 Nov 2012, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 134. Donald Dean Horak
- 135. Peggy Jean Horak Workman
was born 14 Jan 1949, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas; died 10 Apr 2007, Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky; was buried 16 Apr 2007, Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
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| 63. | Duane Charles Stum (18.Lottie3, 4.Teresa2, 1.Tom1) was born 27 Jan 1934, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 4 Jun 1996, Brainerd, Crow Wing County, Minnesota; was cremated , Cremated. Duane married Barbara Ogrosky Stum 4 May 1985, Aitkin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet]
Duane — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
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| 65. | Agnes M Stum Cox (18.Lottie3, 4.Teresa2, 1.Tom1)Agnes married Robert Eugene Cox 6 Feb 1951, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Robert (son of Russell W Cox and Lela A Ward Cox) was born 1 Nov 1929, Emmett, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; died 9 Feb 2022; was buried 16 Feb 2022, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 68. | George Edward Besta (20.Edward3, 4.Teresa2, 1.Tom1) was born 14 Oct 1936, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 23 Apr 2002, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried , West Lawn Memorial Gardens, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. George married Nancy Louise Parr Besta 23 Dec 1958, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. (daughter of William W Parr, Jr. and Marie Kaufman Parr) [Group Sheet]
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| 69. | Teresa G Besta Marney (20.Edward3, 4.Teresa2, 1.Tom1) was born 14 Mar 1938; died 24 Jan 2007, Holton, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried 29 Jan 2007, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Teresa married Robert H Marney 14 May 1955, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Robert (son of James Ivan Marney, Sr. and Mamie F Belcher Marney) was born 9 Jun 1930, Mayetta, Jackson County, Kansas; died 14 Jun 2015; was buried 17 Jun 2015, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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| 70. | Mary C Besta Cowan (20.Edward3, 4.Teresa2, 1.Tom1) was born 25 Dec 1944, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 11 Mar 2014, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 15 Mar 2014, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. Mary married Ronald Cowan 5 Oct 1963, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas. (son of John Thomas Cowan and Grace J Kelly Cowan) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 152. Rodney Jerome Cowan
was born 14 Feb 1965.
- 153. John Cowan
- 154. Kelly Eugene Cowan
was born 11 May 1966, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 25 Nov 2024, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried 4 Dec 2024, Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 155. Shane Cowan
- 156. Kevin Michael Cowan
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| 71. | Bennie R Besta (20.Edward3, 4.Teresa2, 1.Tom1)Bennie — Ilene Boone Besta. (daughter of Leamon Boone and Virginia Gillreath Boone) [Group Sheet]
Bennie married Leona Irene (Cookie) Spiker Besta 3 May 1965, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Leona (daughter of James Harold Spiker and Georgia Mae Shields Spiker) was born 29 May 1946, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; died 28 Oct 2016, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas; was cremated , Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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