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Thomas J Cerny

Male 1873 - 1943  (70 years)


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  • Name Thomas J Cerny 
    Born 15 Jan 1873  Moravia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 16 Dec 1943  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I169  Rossville
    Last Modified 26 Dec 2019 

    Family Catherine (Katherine) Slansky Cerny,   b. 12 Jan 1879, Kladno, Moravia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Oct 1950  (Age 71 years) 
    Married 1901 
    Children 
    +1. Henry Frank Cerny,   b. 1 Dec 1902, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Nov 1955, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 52 years)
    +2. Carrie Ann Cerny Kovar,   b. 16 Jan 1905, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Feb 1987, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years)
    +3. Alice Marie Cerny Seitz,   b. 21 Jul 1907, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Aug 1969, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years)
    +4. Helen Cerny Helms Wickham
    Last Modified 24 Apr 2018 14:27:49 
    Family ID F58  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Obituary- Cerny, Thomas
    Obituary- Cerny, Thomas
    Thomas J. Cerny
    Thomas Cerny, 7 years, 11 months of age, passed away suddenly Thursday, Dec. 16, at his home northeast of Rossville.
    He was born Jan. 1, 1873, in Moravia, Czechoslovakia, and came to this country while still a young man. He had been a resident of Shawnee County for over fifty years.
    In 1901 he married Catherine Slansky, who survives him, and to this union was born one son and three daughters -- Henry Cerny of Rossville; Mrs. Emial Kovar, Rossville, Mrs. John J. Seitz of St. Marys, Mrs. H.W. Helms of Wichita. Five grandchildren also survive.
    He was n active member of Lodge ZCBJ for over 40 years. He possessed a pleasant personality and leaves many friends to mourn his departure.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church north of Rossville. The Rev. N.P. Olney officiated. Music was furnished by the choir of the Delia Presbyterian Church.
    Preceding the church service, a short service was held at the home, by the Z.C.B.J. Lodge organization. Pallbearers were Frank Matyak, August Stach, Tom Smatla, Frank Sedlacek, John Kratina, and Ignacius Horak. Burial was in the Czech cemetery.

    --- Out-of-town relatives and friends present to attend the funeral service of Tom Cerny included Mr. and Mrs. James Bartos, Zurich, Kansas; Mrs. Frank Slansky, Mr. Charles Slansky, of Stockton; Mrs. John Slansky, Plainville; Fred Koci, Auburn; Henry Luksa, Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Bravence, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Martinek, and Dr. Clinton Stalker, all of Topeka.

    Miscellaneous
    We sincerely thank friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance extended us in our bereavement the death of our loved one, Tom Cerny, and for the beautiful floral offerings.
    Mrs. Catherine Cerny
    Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cerny
    Mr. and Mrs. Emial Kovar
    Mr. and Mrs. John J. Seitz
    Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Helms