Frank Hnizdil, 7 North 54 West



Frank Joseph Hnizdil, Sr, was born October 4, 1887 in Bohemia to Tomas Hnizdil 1858-1935 and Marie Polka 1862-1933.
So he was a nephew of Mrs. Walek, Mrs. Veverka,and Mrs. Swedensky, and of Barbara (Polka) Buden.

Frank claimed a tract in section 7, 7N 54W in 1914.

In 1914 Josephine Voda is a domestic worker, living at 646 N. New Hampshire in San Pedro, California.

Josephine Voda Marriage Date 1 May 1914-1917 Marriage Place Los Angeles, California Spouse Frank Hnizdil.

Frank registered for WWI in Sterling, born October 4, 1881 in Roby Carr?, Bohemia, farming with wife, two brother and siser to support.

July 1918 " Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hnizdil and son Thomas spent Sunday of last week at Joe Otzenburger's."

In 1920 Willard precinct, Frank Hinzdil Sr. is farming, 32, Josephene Hinzdil 29 Wife, both born in Bohemia, Thomas Hinzdil 2 Son, and Frank Hinzdil 0 Son.

July 1924 "Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hnizdil and sons Tommy and Frank called at Walek's last Friday. They also stopped at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Berkins on their way home. "

Josephine Voda Hnizdil BIRTH 1892 DEATH 1929 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 57103265.

Miss Blanch Marie Sevice Age 31, married Frank Hnizdil on 5 Oct 1929 in Yell County, Arkansas.

In 1930 Willard, Frank J. "Huizdil" is 42, Blanche Huizdil 30 Wife, born in Arkansas, Lonnie F. Huizdil 12 Son, and Frank J. Huizdil 10 Son.

In 1940 Willard, Frank J. Hnizdil is 53, Blanche M. Hnizdil 41 Wife, Thomas F. Hnizdil 22 Son, Frank J. Hnizdil 20 Son, Anna Lee Hnizdil 9 Daughter, Paul F. Hnizdil 7 Son, Adeline L. Hnizdil 5 Daughter, Vernon D. Hnizdil 4 Son, and Violet G. Hnizdil 4 Daughter.


Frank Joseph Hnizdil Sr. BIRTH 4 Oct 1887 DEATH 21 Oct 1963 BURIAL Riverside Ce MEMORIAL ID 55609131.

May 1957 Aurora, Colorado " A former resident of Aurora, now of Highland Park, Illinois, Mrs. Frank Hnizdil, spent the week at the home of Mr/s.(sic) Arthur L. McLaughlin, 2275 Nome."

Blanche M. Sevic Hnizdil BIRTH 16 Apr 1899 Arkansas, DEATH 4 May 1980 BURIAL Sunset Memorial Gardens Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, PLOT Christus Garden Lot 149 MEMORIAL ID 46951499.

FRANK


Frank Joseph Hnizdil, Jr. registered for WWII in the CCC Camp in Saguache County, Colorado, born May 25, 1919 in Willard. His reference was his father.

Frank Hnizdil, Jr., 82, of Kenosha, died Thursday (May 2 2002) at Aurora Medical Center. Born May 25, 1919, in Willard, Colo., he was the son of the late Frank and Josephine (Voda) Hnizdil, Sr. He graduated from Willard High School. For 26 years he served with the U.S. Army, retiring as a master sergeant. He married Dorothy Johnson in Denver, Colo. She preceded him in death. In April, 1984 he married Mary Burns. She precededhim in death on Dec. 27, 2001.
Survivors include four brothers, Thomas (Kathryn) Hnizdil of Merino, Colo., Charles (Joy) Radda of Omaha, Neb., Paul (Betty) Hnizdil of Greeley, Colo., and Vernon (Karen) Hnizdil of Eaton, Colo., and three sisters, Anna Marshall of Ft. Morgan, Colo., Adeline (Kent) Johnson of Arvada, Colo., and Violet Christopherson of Casper, Wyoming."

THOMAS

Thomas F. Hnizdil BIRTH 16 Aug 1917 Colorado, DEATH 25 Feb 2007 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 218367551.
"Thomas F. Hnizdil, 89, of Merino, passed away Feb. 25, 2007, in Sterling. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 2, at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at Chaney-Reager with Skyler Gartin and John Hartig officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery.
Tom was born Aug. 16, 1917, to Frank Joseph and Josephine (Voda) Hnizdil on the old Budin ranch in Pawnee Valley, now the Van Berg ranch. He was a lifelong resident of Willard, living on a ranch southwest of Willard for the past 53 years. He was able to continue to live on his own through sheer determination until his recent illness and death.
Tom was a proud graduate of Willard High School, where he was an excellent athlete, playing on the 1935 championship basketball team. Later, he also received several championship trophies for throwing horseshoes when horseshoes was a competitive sport in this area.
After graduation, he worked hauling rock with a team and wagon and helped reinforce the dam at North Sterling Reservoir by hand. In 1941, he joined the U.S. Army for World War II, receiving his training at Camp Clayborn in Louisiana. He was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska, and served as a mechanic on the Alaskan Railroad.
When his father’s health was failing, he returned home to the Willard area to help with the farming and ranching. He also ran Tom’s Auto Service in Willard at the same time.
He married Katherine Nation later in his life, on June 23, 1969, and they spent 34 years together. Tom will be remembered for his humble way of life, quiet nature, stubbornness, frugality, and love of his farm and the Willard area. He also enjoyed and loved his family, sharing a special bond with his brother, Paul, his namesake, Thomas Hnizdil and family, and his grandson, Cody Howell and family.
Tom is survived by his brothers, Paul Hnizdil and wife Betty of Greeley, Chuck Radda and wife Joy of Omaha, Neb.; sisters, Adeline Johnson and husband Kent of Arvada, AnnaLee Marshall of Fort Morgan, and Violet Christopherson of Casper, Wyo.; former wife, Katherine Nation; stepchildren, Sonny Nation and wife Deb of Buffalo, S.D., Carol Peddicord and Kathi Howell of Windsor, and Cheri Simon and husband Mark of Fort Collins; grandson, Cody Howell and family of Sterling; granddaughters, Katie Howell of Fort Collins, and Dawn Buck and husband Jamie of Greeley; and many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Blanche Marie Sevic Hnizdil; brother, Frank; and nephew, James Alan.--Chaney-Reager Funeral Home and Crematory

PAUL

Paul Franklin Hnizdil BIRTH 13 Nov 1932 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, DEATH 22 Apr 2021 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, BURIAL Sunset Memorial Gardens Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 225992729.
"Paul Franklin Hnizdil was born on November 13, 1932 in Sterling, Colorado to Frank Joseph Hnizdil from Czechoslovakia and Blanche Marie Sevic from Dardanelle, Arkansas. He grew up on the family homestead at Willard and attended grade school in Willard and High School in Merino.
In February of 1953 he joined the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in May of 1955. In August of 1955 he met and married Shirley Lebsock from Atwood, CO. They had six children. They were married for 23 years.
In the fall of 1955 they moved north of Stoneham to the MacKenzie farmstead. Paul farmed there and in 1959 the gospel came to the Liberty School House through God's true servants. Paul made his choice to serve God in March of 1962 and was faithful to the end. They moved to the Buckingham Ranch in the fall of 1964, and Paul continued to farm and ranch there until he retired.
Paul met Betty Jean Reed and they were married in February 1997. They lived in Greeley for 24 years and enjoyed traveling, their beloved pets, and fishing. Paul's greatest love was serving God and helping others. To the very end, Paul was praying and waiting for the day when God called him home.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, son James Allen, three brothers: Tom, Frank, and Chuck Radda. His sisters: Ann Everhart and Vi Christopherson."

ANNA

Anna Lee Hnizdil Marshall BIRTH 19 Mar 1936 Logan County, Colorado, DEATH 31 Dec 2012 BURIAL Memory Gardens Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 103013940.
"Anna Marshall, 86, began her life on a farm southeast of Pawnee Pass in Logan County with her parents, Frank and Blanche (Sevic) Hnizdil with assistance from midwife Kitty Otsenberger. She joined two brothers, Frank and Tom Hnizdil on September 15, 1930. She graduated from Merino High School.
She was always a hard worker loving a job well done. Before marrying Everett Marshall on August 12, 1951, she worked and lived in Sterling, CO. After they were wed, Anna cleaned motel rooms in Yuma, CO. Her memories of the messes the pheasant hunters left did not deter her from continuing her cleaning profession. Everett's transfer to the Fort Morgan Safeway Store in 1961 only meant she would clean local homes before doing janitorial work at Green Acres School.
On January 11, 1989, a severe fall on ice ended her full time employability but she still volunteered at Meet & Eat, Valley View Villa, and Caring Ministries. She continued caring for her husband and grandson, her home, yard and flowers, especially her beloved roses. Her philosophy was that she wanted to enjoy her flowers before her death. Anna enjoyed playing the triangle and kazoo in the Silver Notes kitchen band. Even as the Parkinson's disease took some of her abilities away, she would help her well-remembered banana bar recipe to thank people for their help. Thank you for helping her live longer in her home by watching over her as she walked or giving her a ride to a store or activity.
After a pulmonary embolism in January 2007, Anna moved to Valley View for a short rehab. That March she hesitantly sold her trailer and moved from her beloved Fort Morgan to the Willows Assisted Living in Windsor, CO. She lived there until her health again declined with many falls in 2009. In June 2009, Anna moved into the Life Care Center in Greeley, CO, where she lived until her death on December 31, 2012. She loved being there, especially on the days they played Bingo!
Survivors include her children, Everett (Eddie) Marshall Jr. of Potter Valley, CA; Gary Marshall, and his wife Brenda of Windsor, CO; Patricia Notz, and husband Gary, of Calhan, CO; Deborah Everhart and husband Mel of Greeley, CO; 1 daughter in law, Joyalea Radda of Omaha, NE; 2 brothers, Paul Hnizdil (Betty) of Greeley, Vern Hnizdil (Karen) of Eaton, CO; 2 sisters, Addie Johnson (Kent) of Longmont, CO and Vi Christopherson of Casper, WY; 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, brothers, Frank, Tom, and Chuck; a daughter-in-law Sue; a grandson Larry, 2 great great grandchildren Nevaeh and Angelo, and a special friend, Paul."

VIOLET

Violet Gail Hnizdil Christopherson BIRTH 19 Mar 1936 Willard, Logan County, Colorado, DEATH 28 Jan 2019 BURIAL Meeteetse Cemetery Meeteetse, Park County, Wyoming, MEMORIAL ID 196461912.
"Violet Gail Christopherson, age 82, of Casper, passed away January 28, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Violet was born a twin on March 19, 1936, on a homestead outside of Willard, Colorado, to Frank and Blanche (Sevic) Hnizdil. Violet graduated from Marino High School in 1954. Violet went to Denver, Colorado, shortly after her High School graduation and attended School at St. Anthony’s Hospital to obtain her Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate. Violet was working in a jewelry store in Sterling, Colorado, and there she met Phillip Christopherson, who swept her away. They got married on December 12, 1956. Violet and Phil had three children and settled down in Casper, Wyoming and together they built, owned and operated PC Transport.
After 37 years of marriage and the loss of her husband, she became President of PC Transport until her passing.
Violet enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and artifact hunting on her ranches in Ten Sleep and in the Big Horns. Violet had a great love for gardening and spending time with her family. Violet was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Violet was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 37 years, Phil Christopherson; sister, Anna Lee; and brothers, Frank, Tom, and Chuck.
Violet is survived by her sons, Phillip (Lori) Christopherson, and Kevin (Ruth) Christopherson; daughter, Gail (Ab) Christopherson-Brown; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; twin-brother, Vernon Hnizdil; siblings, Addie and Paul; longtime companion, Jack Fauber; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 2, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7th and Missouri Chapel, 2627 E. 7th St., Casper, WY 82609. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 1:00pm at the Meeteetse Cemetery."

ADELINE

Adeline L. Hnizdil and Harold D. Townsend mrried on 20 Feb 1955 in Logan County.

Harold Dale Townsend BIRTH 1 Feb 1934 DEATH 22 Jun 1971 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 39526216.
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