Descendants of Thomas NOHAVA



First Generation



1. Thomas NOHAVA

Thomas married Anna MACH.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 M    i. Michael NOHAVA was born on February 23, 1857 in Nitovic, Bohemia, died on April 18, 1926 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN at age 69, and was buried on April 22, 1926 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

+ 3 F    ii. Rosalie NOHAVA died on August 6, 1910 in Veseli(RICE)MN and was buried on August 8, 1910 in Veseli(RICE)MN.

+ 4 F    iii. Unknown NOHAVA died before 1926.

Second Generation (Children)


2. Michael NOHAVA was born on February 23, 1857 in Nitovic, Bohemia, died on April 18, 1926 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN at age 69, and was buried on April 22, 1926 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

• Obituary: April 30, 1926, Montgomery Messenger.

• Occupation: Owned and operated a hotel in Wheatland (RICE) Minnesota. Also owned and operated a hardware and implement store in Lonsdale, Minnesota and in 1908 took his son, Frank into partnership with him under the name of M. Nohava & Son

• Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Myocardial degeneration.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. NOHAVA, MATHIAS
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Mother Maiden Name:
certid# 1926-MN-012985
Date of Death: 04/18/1926
County of Death: RICE

Michael married Catherine TRNKA, daughter of Joseph TRNKA and Catherine SMISEK, in 1879. Catherine was born on November 25, 1860 in Bohemia, died on October 10, 1937 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN at age 76, and was buried on October 12, 1937 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN. Other names for Catherine were Catherine and TRINKA.

• Obituary: October 15, 1937, Montgomery Messenger.

• Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Repeated cerebral hemorrhages, hypertension.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. NOHAVA, CATHEIRNA
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Mother Maiden Name:
certid# 1937-MN-013534
Date of Death: 10/10/1937
County of Death: RICE

Children from this marriage were:

+ 5 F    i. Rose NOHAVA

+ 6 U    ii. NOHAVA died in infancy.

+ 7 U    iii. NOHAVA died in infancy.

+ 8 U    iv. NOHAVA died in infancy.

+ 9 U    v. NOHAVA died in infancy.

+ 10 U    vi. NOHAVA died in infancy.

+ 11 M    vii. Frantisek Joseph NOHAVA was born on June 20, 1883, died on August 30, 1952 at age 69, and was buried in September 1952 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

+ 12 F    viii. Mary Katherine NOHAVA was born on September 7, 1885 in Minnesota, died on May 12, 1966 in ParkRapids(OTTERTAIL)Mn at age 80, and was buried on May 16, 1966 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

+ 13 F    ix. Josephine NOHAVA was born on February 25, 1894, died on August 19, 1920 at age 26, and was buried in August 1920 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

+ 14 M    x. George Frank NOHAVA was born on June 15, 1899 in Minnesota and died on February 19, 1974 at age 74.

+ 15 M    xi. Edward J. NOHAVA was born on April 8, 1901, died on December 11, 1975 at age 74, and was buried in December 1975 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

+ 16 M    xii. Joseph J. NOHAVA was born on March 12, 1904, died on February 9, 1970 at age 65, and was buried in February 1970 in St.Paul(RAMSEY)MN.

3. Rosalie NOHAVA died on August 6, 1910 in Veseli(RICE)MN and was buried on August 8, 1910 in Veseli(RICE)MN. Another name for Rosalie was Rose.

• Obituary: August 10, 1910, Rice County Journal.

• Cemetery: Holy Trinity Cemetery.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center.

• Cause of Death: Infection left side of her face in her jaw/Septicemia.

Rosalie married Thomas LAPIC, son of John LAPIC and Magdalena JENATA, on January 23, 1872 in NewPrague(LESUEUR)MN. Thomas was born on December 12, 1853 in Bohemia, died on April 20, 1916 in Veseli(RICE)MN at age 62, and was buried on April 22, 1916 in NewPrague(LESUEUR)MN. Another name for Thomas was Tomas.

Marriage Notes: New Prague is partly in LeSeuer County and Scott Counties

• Cemetery: Holy Trinity Cemetery.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. LAPPC, THOM
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Mother Maiden Name:
certid# 1916-MN-012315
Date of Death: 20 Apr 1916
County of Death: RICE

• Cause of Death: Alcoholic, Cirrhosis of the liver.

• Occupation: Butcher.

• Online Burial Memorial: www.findagrave.com #33351984.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 17 M    i. Joseph LAPIC

+ 18 M    ii. John LAPIC died Abt 1939 (see general notes).

+ 19 M    iii. Thomas W. LAPIC was born on October 29, 1874, died on May 4, 1953 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN at age 78, and was buried in May 1953 in Hopkins(HENNEPIN)MN.

+ 20 F    iv. Mary LAPIC was born on December 8, 1877, died on July 18, 1967 at age 89, and was buried in July 1967.

+ 21 F    v. Rosalie Ann LAPIC was born on September 18, 1883 in Veseli(RICE)MN, died on January 20, 1962 in Northfield(RICE)Mn at age 78, and was buried on January 23, 1962 in Veseli(RICE)MN.

+ 22 M    vi. Emil A. LAPIC was born on February 4, 1890 in (RICE)MN, died on October 30, 1963 in Hopkins(HENNEPIN)MN at age 73, and was buried on November 2, 1963 in Minnetonka(HENNEPIN)MN.

+ 23 M    vii. Charles Clarence LAPIC was born on October 5, 1891 in Minnesota, died on March 29, 1984 in Hopkins(HENNEPIN)MN at age 92, and was buried on April 2, 1984 in Minnetonka(HENNEPIN)MN.

4. Unknown NOHAVA died before 1926.

Unknown married Mathias STICHA.

Third Generation (Grandchildren)


5. Rose NOHAVA

Rose married Edward A. RICHTER.

6. NOHAVA died in infancy.

7. NOHAVA died in infancy.

8. NOHAVA died in infancy.

9. NOHAVA died in infancy.

10. NOHAVA died in infancy.

11. Frantisek Joseph NOHAVA was born on June 20, 1883, died on August 30, 1952 at age 69, and was buried in September 1952 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

• Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery.

Frantisek married Marie JIRIK, daughter of Jacob JIRIK and Mary STASKA, in 1907. Marie was born on August 27, 1888, died on May 6, 1920 at age 31, and was buried in May 1920 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

• Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 24 M    i. John J. NOHAVA was born on September 11, 1913, died on July 6, 1928 at age 14, and was buried in July 1928 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

+ 25 M    ii. Frank NOHAVA was born on May 4, 1920, died on May 15, 1920, and was buried in May 1920 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

Frantisek next married Marie A. MALECHA, daughter of Wencel T. MALECHA and Mary JILEK, on December 28, 1925. Marie was born on February 13, 1895, died on September 23, 1958 at age 63, and was buried in September 1958 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

• Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 26 M    i. Francis Joseph NOHAVA was born on October 27, 1927, died on November 25, 2002 at age 75, and was buried in November 2002 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

12. Mary Katherine NOHAVA was born on September 7, 1885 in Minnesota, died on May 12, 1966 in ParkRapids(OTTERTAIL)Mn at age 80, and was buried on May 16, 1966 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN. Another name for Mary was MOHARA.

• Obituary: May 19, 1966, Northfield News.

• Cemetery: Immaculate Conception Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Senile Psychosis with malnutrition.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. DROZDA, MARY KATHERINE
Date of Birth: 09/07/1885
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: TRINKA
certid# 1966-MN-033759
Date of Death: 05/12/1966
County of Death: OTTER TAIL

Mary married Joseph Michael DROZDA, son of Wenceslaus DROZDA and Mary KODAT, on February 28, 1905 in St.Paul(RAMSEY)MN. Joseph was born on November 5, 1881 in Minnesota, died on December 3, 1960 in Northfield(RICE)Mn at age 79, and was buried on December 6, 1960 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

• Obituary: December 8, 1960, Northfield News.

• Occupation: Owned and operated a general merchandise store in Lonsdale, Mn.

• Occupation: Operated Drozda's Lunch; and engaged in Real Estate and Auctioneering.

• Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Cancer of the stomach.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. DROZDA, JOSEPH MICHAEL
Date of Birth: 11/05/1881
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: KOTEK
certid# 1960-MN-015929
Date of Death: 12/03/1960
County of Death: RICE

Children from this marriage were:

+ 27 F    i. Julia DROZDA was born on November 12, 1907 in (RICE)MN and died in 1957 at age 50.

+ 28 F    ii. Mary Alice DROZDA

+ 29 F    iii. Marion DROZDA

+ 30 M    iv. Edward Joseph DROZDA was born on December 12, 1912 in Minnesota, died on December 6, 1979 in Portland(MULTNOMAH)Or at age 66, and was buried in December 1979.

+ 31 F    v. Adeline DROZDA

+ 32 F    vi. Kathryn A. DROZDA

13. Josephine NOHAVA was born on February 25, 1894, died on August 19, 1920 at age 26, and was buried in August 1920 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

• Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage.

14. George Frank NOHAVA was born on June 15, 1899 in Minnesota and died on February 19, 1974 at age 74.

• Death Certificate: NOHAVA, GEORGE FRANK
Date of Birth: 06/15/1899
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: TRNKA
certid# 1974-MN-004201
Date of Death: 02/19/1974
County of Death: RICE

15. Edward J. NOHAVA was born on April 8, 1901, died on December 11, 1975 at age 74, and was buried in December 1975 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

• Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery.

Edward married Adeline JASAN, daughter of Frank JASAN and Antonia SHIMOTA, on August 27, 1923. Adeline was born on September 20, 1902, died on January 27, 1980 at age 77, and was buried in January 1980 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

• Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery.

16. Joseph J. NOHAVA was born on March 12, 1904, died on February 9, 1970 at age 65, and was buried in February 1970 in St.Paul(RAMSEY)MN.

• Cemetery: Riverview Cemetery.

Joseph married Albina Barbara VALEK, daughter of Joseph VALEK and KABES, on June 20, 1926. Albina was born on November 27, 1906, died on January 18, 1979 in St.Paul(RAMSEY)MN at age 72, and was buried in January 1979.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 33 F    i. Albina NOHAVA .

17. Joseph LAPIC

18. John LAPIC died Abt 1939 (see general notes).

19. Thomas W. LAPIC was born on October 29, 1874, died on May 4, 1953 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN at age 78, and was buried in May 1953 in Hopkins(HENNEPIN)MN.

• Obituary: May 12, 1953, Faribault Daily News.

• Cemetery: St. Margaret's Cemetery.

Thomas married Catherine VALESH on January 17, 1905 in Veseli(RICE)MN. Catherine died after 1953.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 34 M    i. Thomas W. LAPIC

20. Mary LAPIC was born on December 8, 1877, died on July 18, 1967 at age 89, and was buried in July 1967.

• Cemetery: Holy Trinity Cemetery.

Mary married John F. PIVEC. John was born on February 16, 1872, died on December 23, 1954 at age 82, and was buried in December 1954.

• Cemetery: Holy Trinity Cemetery.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 35 M    i. William George PIVEC was born on July 27, 1906 in Miinnesota, died on October 4, 1992 at age 86, and was buried in October 1992.

+ 36 M    ii. Stanley H. PIVEC was born on August 6, 1911 in Miinnesota, died on July 23, 1987 in (HENNEPIN)MN at age 75, and was buried in July 1987.

+ 37 M    iii. Francis J. PIVEC was born on September 15, 1914 in Minnesota, died on February 22, 1993 in (HENNEPIN)MN at age 78, and was buried in February 1993.

21. Rosalie Ann LAPIC was born on September 18, 1883 in Veseli(RICE)MN, died on January 20, 1962 in Northfield(RICE)Mn at age 78, and was buried on January 23, 1962 in Veseli(RICE)MN.

• Obituary: January 25, 1962, Northfield News.

• Cemetery: Holy Trinity Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage, cerebral arteriosclerosis.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. DROZDA, MRS JOHN (ROSALIE ANN)
Date of Birth: 09/18/1883
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: NOHAVA
certid# 1962-MN-016523
Date of Death: 01/20/1962
County of Death: RICE

Rosalie married John J. DROZDA, son of Wenceslaus DROZDA and Mary KODAT, on February 17, 1914 in Veseli(RICE)MN. John was born on July 17, 1879 in Wheatland(RICE)MN, died on February 29, 1968 in Northfield(RICE)Mn at age 88, and was buried on March 4, 1968 in Vesli(RICE)Mn.

Marriage Notes: John's obituary says he and Rose were married in January 1914

• Obituary: March 7, 1968, Northfield News.

• Occupation: Pattern maker at Northfield Foundry & Machine Co; also a carpenter and musician.

• Cemetery: Holy Trinity Cemetery. DROZDA JOHN J
1879-March 1968
Cemetery ID: 46 WD 10
VESELI HOLY TRINITY: Section 7
Spouse: ROSE A..
North Field Daily News 07/MAR/1968

• Cause of Death: Senile Myocarditis and other contributing factors.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. DROZDA, JOHN J.
Date of Birth: 07/17/1879
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: KODADA
certid# 1968-MN-007222
Date of Death: 02/29/1968
County of Death: RICE

The child from this marriage was:

+ 38 M    i. Richard T. DROZDA was born in 1914 in Minnesota.

22. Emil A. LAPIC was born on February 4, 1890 in (RICE)MN, died on October 30, 1963 in Hopkins(HENNEPIN)MN at age 73, and was buried on November 2, 1963 in Minnetonka(HENNEPIN)MN.

• Obituary: Cannot find; checked Hopkins and Mpls

• Cemetery: St. Margaret's Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest, coronary artery disease.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. LAPIC, EMIL A.
Date of Birth: 02/04/1890
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: NOHAVA
certid# 1963-MN-007735
Date of Death: 10/30/1963
County of Death: HENNEPIN

Emil married Anna.

23. Charles Clarence LAPIC was born on October 5, 1891 in Minnesota, died on March 29, 1984 in Hopkins(HENNEPIN)MN at age 92, and was buried on April 2, 1984 in Minnetonka(HENNEPIN)MN.

• Cemetery: St. Margaret's Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Bronchio Pneumonia.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. LAPIC, CHARLES CALRENCE
Date of Birth: 10/05/1891
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: NOHAVA
certid# 1984-MN-006453
Date of Death: 03/29/1984
County of Death: HENNEPIN

• Obituary: Cannot find in Hopkins, did not check in Minneapolis

Charles married Mary. Mary died before 1984.

Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)


24. John J. NOHAVA was born on September 11, 1913, died on July 6, 1928 at age 14, and was buried in July 1928 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

• Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Accidental Drowning.

25. Frank NOHAVA was born on May 4, 1920, died on May 15, 1920, and was buried in May 1920 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

• Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Convulsions.

26. Francis Joseph NOHAVA was born on October 27, 1927, died on November 25, 2002 at age 75, and was buried in November 2002 in Lonsdale(RICE)MN.

• Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery.

Francis married Clara VOSEJPKA.

27. Julia DROZDA was born on November 12, 1907 in (RICE)MN and died in 1957 at age 50.

Julia married Rolf BIRKELO.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 39 M    i. Edward BIRKELO died in 1956.

28. Mary Alice DROZDA

29. Marion DROZDA

Marion married Fred FREMOUW.

30. Edward Joseph DROZDA was born on December 12, 1912 in Minnesota, died on December 6, 1979 in Portland(MULTNOMAH)Or at age 66, and was buried in December 1979.

Edward married Dorothy Janet GOETTLE.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 40 M    i. Gary Joseph DROZDA was born on May 7, 1935 in Northfield(RICE)Mn, died on November 20, 1996 in Concord()CA at age 61, and was buried in November 1996.

+ 41 F    ii. Sheron Jeannette DROZDA

31. Adeline DROZDA

Adeline married Delmore FESTLER.

32. Kathryn A. DROZDA

Kathryn married Edward CHRISTIAN.

33. Albina NOHAVA .

34. Thomas W. LAPIC

35. William George PIVEC was born on July 27, 1906 in Miinnesota, died on October 4, 1992 at age 86, and was buried in October 1992.

36. Stanley H. PIVEC was born on August 6, 1911 in Miinnesota, died on July 23, 1987 in (HENNEPIN)MN at age 75, and was buried in July 1987.

37. Francis J. PIVEC was born on September 15, 1914 in Minnesota, died on February 22, 1993 in (HENNEPIN)MN at age 78, and was buried in February 1993.

38. Richard T. DROZDA was born in 1914 in Minnesota.

Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandchildren)


39. Edward BIRKELO died in 1956.

40. Gary Joseph DROZDA was born on May 7, 1935 in Northfield(RICE)Mn, died on November 20, 1996 in Concord()CA at age 61, and was buried in November 1996.

Gary married Elizabeth Rose TRAULSEN.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 42 M    i. Joseph DROZDA

+ 43 U    ii. Terry Lynn DROZDA

41. Sheron Jeannette DROZDA

Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandchildren)


42. Joseph DROZDA

43. Terry Lynn DROZDA