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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