MRS. A. SEBRANEK RITES OCT. 30
Mrs. Anton Sebranek, 61, for many years an esteemed and well known resident of this community, died Monday, October 28th, 1946, at her home at Dilly, six miles west of Hillsboro. She had been in failing health for more than a year and during the last few months her condition had been critical.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, October 30th, at one-thirty at Hart's Funeral Home and at two o'clock in the First Congregational church. The Rev. R.J. Wichlei, minister of the Congregational church, officiated at the rites. Burial was in the Knadle cemetery.
Mary Anna Picha, daughter of Matt Picha and Anna Urbanek Picha, was born at Rockland, Wisconsin, January 6th, 1885. When she was two years of age the Picha family moved to Yuba, Wisconsin, where she attended the local school and grew to young womanhood.
On November 11, 1902, she was married to Anton Sebranek, the nuptial ceremony taking place in Elroy. Mr. and Mrs. Sebranek established their home in Dilly where for twenty-six years, from 1902 to 1928 they operated a general stores, known as the Dilly Mercantile Company. Their children, one daughter and eight sons, grew to adulthood in that community where the family enjoyed the regard and friendship of many people who now mourn the death of Mrs. Sebranek.
From 1902 to 1921 Mrs. Sebranek was postmistress of the former Dilly post office which was located in the store building. In the year 1928 the store was destroyed by fire. Later the family built a new home at Dilly where Mrs. Sebranek continued to reside until her death last Monday.
Surviving Mrs. Sebranek are: her aged mother, Mrs. Anna Picha; one daughter, Miss Evelyn Sebranek of Hillsboro; seven sons, Rudolph of Nashville, Tennessee, Leon of Hillsboro, Albin of Elroy, Edwin of Milwaukee, Raymond and Clarence of Hillsboro and Virgil of La Farge; four brothers, Frank Picha, of Milwaukee, Albin Picha of Hillsboro; James Picha, and Joseph Picha of Pico, California; two sisters, Anna (Mrs. Albert Subera) of Hillsboro and Elsie (Mrs. William Wopat) of Elroy; many other relatives and very large number of friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Anton Sebranek who died in 1928; and two sisters, Clara (Mrs. Fred Young) of Black River Falls, Wisconsin and another sister who died in infancy.
Mrs. Sebranek will be deeply missed in her home and in this community where she had many relatives and friends. A kind and loving mother, she was greatly devoted to her home and her family and her first thoughts were ever for the welfare and happiness of those who were dear and near to her. Her kindness of heart was evidenced in her constant consideration for other people and her sincere effort to make this a happier world for all those with whom she associated.
She was ever ready to give all possible assistance to further every worthy undertaking and for many years was a loyal member of Z.C.B.J. Lodge No. 123 at Dilly. She will be remembered as an excellent neighbor and a true friend, whose cheerful personality and kindly industry brought help and encouragement to many people. Her life was indeed one of generous service, of unfailing thoughtfulness and sincere kindness. Her devotion to her family and her loyalty to her friends remain as a precious memory, thoughts to be cherished by those who mourn her death. --"The Hillsboro Sentry-Enterprise," Thursday, October 31, 1946
Mrs. Anton Sebranek, 61, for many years an esteemed and well known resident of this community, died Monday, October 28th, 1946, at her home at Dilly, six miles west of Hillsboro. She had been in failing health for more than a year and during the last few months her condition had been critical.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, October 30th, at one-thirty at Hart's Funeral Home and at two o'clock in the First Congregational church. The Rev. R.J. Wichlei, minister of the Congregational church, officiated at the rites. Burial was in the Knadle cemetery.
Mary Anna Picha, daughter of Matt Picha and Anna Urbanek Picha, was born at Rockland, Wisconsin, January 6th, 1885. When she was two years of age the Picha family moved to Yuba, Wisconsin, where she attended the local school and grew to young womanhood.
On November 11, 1902, she was married to Anton Sebranek, the nuptial ceremony taking place in Elroy. Mr. and Mrs. Sebranek established their home in Dilly where for twenty-six years, from 1902 to 1928 they operated a general stores, known as the Dilly Mercantile Company. Their children, one daughter and eight sons, grew to adulthood in that community where the family enjoyed the regard and friendship of many people who now mourn the death of Mrs. Sebranek.
From 1902 to 1921 Mrs. Sebranek was postmistress of the former Dilly post office which was located in the store building. In the year 1928 the store was destroyed by fire. Later the family built a new home at Dilly where Mrs. Sebranek continued to reside until her death last Monday.
Surviving Mrs. Sebranek are: her aged mother, Mrs. Anna Picha; one daughter, Miss Evelyn Sebranek of Hillsboro; seven sons, Rudolph of Nashville, Tennessee, Leon of Hillsboro, Albin of Elroy, Edwin of Milwaukee, Raymond and Clarence of Hillsboro and Virgil of La Farge; four brothers, Frank Picha, of Milwaukee, Albin Picha of Hillsboro; James Picha, and Joseph Picha of Pico, California; two sisters, Anna (Mrs. Albert Subera) of Hillsboro and Elsie (Mrs. William Wopat) of Elroy; many other relatives and very large number of friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Anton Sebranek who died in 1928; and two sisters, Clara (Mrs. Fred Young) of Black River Falls, Wisconsin and another sister who died in infancy.
Mrs. Sebranek will be deeply missed in her home and in this community where she had many relatives and friends. A kind and loving mother, she was greatly devoted to her home and her family and her first thoughts were ever for the welfare and happiness of those who were dear and near to her. Her kindness of heart was evidenced in her constant consideration for other people and her sincere effort to make this a happier world for all those with whom she associated.
She was ever ready to give all possible assistance to further every worthy undertaking and for many years was a loyal member of Z.C.B.J. Lodge No. 123 at Dilly. She will be remembered as an excellent neighbor and a true friend, whose cheerful personality and kindly industry brought help and encouragement to many people. Her life was indeed one of generous service, of unfailing thoughtfulness and sincere kindness. Her devotion to her family and her loyalty to her friends remain as a precious memory, thoughts to be cherished by those who mourn her death. --"The Hillsboro Sentry-Enterprise," Thursday, October 31, 1946
MRS. A. SEBRANEK RITES OCT. 30
Mrs. Anton Sebranek, 61, for many years an esteemed and well known resident of this community, died Monday, October 28th, 1946, at her home at Dilly, six miles west of Hillsboro. She had been in failing health for more than a year and during the last few months her condition had been critical.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, October 30th, at one-thirty at Hart's Funeral Home and at two o'clock in the First Congregational church. The Rev. R.J. Wichlei, minister of the Congregational church, officiated at the rites. Burial was in the Knadle cemetery.
Mary Anna Picha, daughter of Matt Picha and Anna Urbanek Picha, was born at Rockland, Wisconsin, January 6th, 1885. When she was two years of age the Picha family moved to Yuba, Wisconsin, where she attended the local school and grew to young womanhood.
On November 11, 1902, she was married to Anton Sebranek, the nuptial ceremony taking place in Elroy. Mr. and Mrs. Sebranek established their home in Dilly where for twenty-six years, from 1902 to 1928 they operated a general stores, known as the Dilly Mercantile Company. Their children, one daughter and eight sons, grew to adulthood in that community where the family enjoyed the regard and friendship of many people who now mourn the death of Mrs. Sebranek.
From 1902 to 1921 Mrs. Sebranek was postmistress of the former Dilly post office which was located in the store building. In the year 1928 the store was destroyed by fire. Later the family built a new home at Dilly where Mrs. Sebranek continued to reside until her death last Monday.
Surviving Mrs. Sebranek are: her aged mother, Mrs. Anna Picha; one daughter, Miss Evelyn Sebranek of Hillsboro; seven sons, Rudolph of Nashville, Tennessee, Leon of Hillsboro, Albin of Elroy, Edwin of Milwaukee, Raymond and Clarence of Hillsboro and Virgil of La Farge; four brothers, Frank Picha, of Milwaukee, Albin Picha of Hillsboro; James Picha, and Joseph Picha of Pico, California; two sisters, Anna (Mrs. Albert Subera) of Hillsboro and Elsie (Mrs. William Wopat) of Elroy; many other relatives and very large number of friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Anton Sebranek who died in 1928; and two sisters, Clara (Mrs. Fred Young) of Black River Falls, Wisconsin and another sister who died in infancy.
Mrs. Sebranek will be deeply missed in her home and in this community where she had many relatives and friends. A kind and loving mother, she was greatly devoted to her home and her family and her first thoughts were ever for the welfare and happiness of those who were dear and near to her. Her kindness of heart was evidenced in her constant consideration for other people and her sincere effort to make this a happier world for all those with whom she associated.
She was ever ready to give all possible assistance to further every worthy undertaking and for many years was a loyal member of Z.C.B.J. Lodge No. 123 at Dilly. She will be remembered as an excellent neighbor and a true friend, whose cheerful personality and kindly industry brought help and encouragement to many people. Her life was indeed one of generous service, of unfailing thoughtfulness and sincere kindness. Her devotion to her family and her loyalty to her friends remain as a precious memory, thoughts to be cherished by those who mourn her death. --"The Hillsboro Sentry-Enterprise," Thursday, October 31, 1946
Mrs. Anton Sebranek, 61, for many years an esteemed and well known resident of this community, died Monday, October 28th, 1946, at her home at Dilly, six miles west of Hillsboro. She had been in failing health for more than a year and during the last few months her condition had been critical.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, October 30th, at one-thirty at Hart's Funeral Home and at two o'clock in the First Congregational church. The Rev. R.J. Wichlei, minister of the Congregational church, officiated at the rites. Burial was in the Knadle cemetery.
Mary Anna Picha, daughter of Matt Picha and Anna Urbanek Picha, was born at Rockland, Wisconsin, January 6th, 1885. When she was two years of age the Picha family moved to Yuba, Wisconsin, where she attended the local school and grew to young womanhood.
On November 11, 1902, she was married to Anton Sebranek, the nuptial ceremony taking place in Elroy. Mr. and Mrs. Sebranek established their home in Dilly where for twenty-six years, from 1902 to 1928 they operated a general stores, known as the Dilly Mercantile Company. Their children, one daughter and eight sons, grew to adulthood in that community where the family enjoyed the regard and friendship of many people who now mourn the death of Mrs. Sebranek.
From 1902 to 1921 Mrs. Sebranek was postmistress of the former Dilly post office which was located in the store building. In the year 1928 the store was destroyed by fire. Later the family built a new home at Dilly where Mrs. Sebranek continued to reside until her death last Monday.
Surviving Mrs. Sebranek are: her aged mother, Mrs. Anna Picha; one daughter, Miss Evelyn Sebranek of Hillsboro; seven sons, Rudolph of Nashville, Tennessee, Leon of Hillsboro, Albin of Elroy, Edwin of Milwaukee, Raymond and Clarence of Hillsboro and Virgil of La Farge; four brothers, Frank Picha, of Milwaukee, Albin Picha of Hillsboro; James Picha, and Joseph Picha of Pico, California; two sisters, Anna (Mrs. Albert Subera) of Hillsboro and Elsie (Mrs. William Wopat) of Elroy; many other relatives and very large number of friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Anton Sebranek who died in 1928; and two sisters, Clara (Mrs. Fred Young) of Black River Falls, Wisconsin and another sister who died in infancy.
Mrs. Sebranek will be deeply missed in her home and in this community where she had many relatives and friends. A kind and loving mother, she was greatly devoted to her home and her family and her first thoughts were ever for the welfare and happiness of those who were dear and near to her. Her kindness of heart was evidenced in her constant consideration for other people and her sincere effort to make this a happier world for all those with whom she associated.
She was ever ready to give all possible assistance to further every worthy undertaking and for many years was a loyal member of Z.C.B.J. Lodge No. 123 at Dilly. She will be remembered as an excellent neighbor and a true friend, whose cheerful personality and kindly industry brought help and encouragement to many people. Her life was indeed one of generous service, of unfailing thoughtfulness and sincere kindness. Her devotion to her family and her loyalty to her friends remain as a precious memory, thoughts to be cherished by those who mourn her death. --"The Hillsboro Sentry-Enterprise," Thursday, October 31, 1946
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Rudolph Anton Sebranek
1903–1956
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Arnold John Sebranek
1905–1930
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Leon Rudolph "Spigot" Sebranek
1906–1957
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Albin Sebranek
1909–1976
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Edwin Rudolph "Edo" Sebranek
1914–1983
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Raymond Erwin Sebranek
1918–1999
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Clarence Anton "Doc" Sebranek
1920–1987
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Virgil Sebranek
1922–2002
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Evelyn Rose Sebranek Erlandson
1926 – unknown
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