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Nicholas James MRZLAK

Nicholas James MRZLAK

Male 1914 - 2010  (96 years)


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  • Name Nicholas James MRZLAK  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
    Birth 28 May 1914  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As Nick MRZLAK  [18
    Census 3 Jan 1920  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [18
    1920 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    1920 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 50, Sheet No. 3B
    Census 13 Apr 1940  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    1940 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    1940 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 94-64, Sheet No. 10B
    Death 12 Oct 2010  [2, 5
    MRZLAK, Nicholas Obituary
    Burial 15 Oct 2010  St. Bonaventure Cemetery/Columbus, Platte, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I3138  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Father Nicklas Charles MRZLAK,   b. 3 Nov 1885   d. 11 Jan 1956, Platte, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Barbara CEPURAN,   b. 1893, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1918 (Age 25 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Family ID F1066  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Theresa Ann GERMAN,   b. 30 Sep 1916   d. 30 May 2014, Columbus, Platte, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 97 years) 
    Marriage 10 Jan 1942  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 5
    Children 
    >1. Margaret M. MRZLAK
    >2. Maxine A. MRZLAK
    >3. Barbara Jane MRZLAK
     4. James N. MRZLAK
    >5. Elizabeth L. MRZLAK
    >6. Carol Susan MRZLAK
    >7. Paulette Anne MRZLAK
     8. Rosemarie Ann MRZLAK
    >9. Terese Ann MRZLAK
    >10. Gregg Anthony MRZLAK
    +11. Suzanne Reyne MRZLAK
    Family ID F1067  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 28 May 1914 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 3 Jan 1920 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 13 Apr 1940 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 10 Jan 1942 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 15 Oct 2010 - St. Bonaventure Cemetery/Columbus, Platte, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Documents
    MRZLAK, Anna M Obituary
    Certificate of Marriage
    Certificate of Marriage
    MRZLAK, John
    DOLAN, Catherine

  • Sources 
    1. [S709] BRUNDO, Barbara, Email of 12 Aug 2013.
      Ann then married Nicklas Mrzlak who had two children [Nicholas James and John] and his wife Barbora Mrzljak, died carrying an unborn child.

      Ann and Nicklas had two children together, Suzanne Modlin [baptized as Clare Mrzlak] and Clarence, who died in World War II and never came home as the ship US Sangamon was bombed and he drowned in the Asian waters.

    2. [S710] Obituary of Nicholas James MRZLAK, (Name: Omaha World-Herald; Location: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA; Date: 13 Oct 2010;).
      Mrzlak, Nicholas
      Oct 12, 2010
      Survived by wife Theresa, Columbus, NE; 11 children; 28 great grandchildren; 25 great great grandchildren; 1 half sister.
      MASS of Christian Burial 10:30am Friday, October 15, 2010 St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Columbus, NE. Vigil 7pm Thursday, October 14, 2010 McKown Funeral Home, Columbus, NE. Visitation 5-7pm Thursday, October 14, 2010 McKown Funeral Home Columbus, NE. Visitation continues Friday morning from 8am-10am also at the funeral home. Interment St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, NE
      Memorials Catholic grade school education, Mount Michael Benedictine Abbey or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to www.mckownfuneralhome.com
      McKOWN FUNERAL HOME
      Columbus, NE 402-564-4232

      Published in Omaha World-Herald from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, 2010

    3. [S712] Obituary of Theresa A MRZLAK, (Name: Omaha World-Herald; Location: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA; Date: 04 Jun 2014;).
      Mrzlak, Theresa A.
      Sep 30, 1916 - May 30, 2014

      Columbus, NE. Died peacefully at home. Theresa Ann German Mrzlak was born September 30, 1916 in Humphrey, NE to Basil Joseph and Anna (Wemhoff) German. She married Nicholas James Mrzlak on January 10, 1942 in Omaha, NE. The couple resided in Omaha for a short time and then moved to Columbus where she and Mr. Mrzlak reared their family. She was a 1940 graduate of St. Joseph Creighton Memorial School of Nursing and was a licensed x-ray technician. She worked at St. Joseph's Hospital in Omaha and at St. Mary's hospital in Columbus. Nick and Tag Mrzlak owned and in their later years operated the Country Club Inn Motel in Columbus, often a source of great fun, until the March 1993 flood. During her last years she resided with daughters in Omaha, Redondo Beach, CA, Laguna Niguel and Laguna Hills, CA and most recently with Margaret and Joe Matejka in Columbus in the family home now belonging to the Matejka's. Theresa was a member of St. Bonaventure Church and a 69-year member of The Catholic Daughters of America. She was a past president of the St. Marys Hospital auxiliary. She enjoyed Scrabble, crossword puzzles, e-mail correspondence, Facebook, old movies, and family gatherings. She is survived by daughters, Margaret (Joe) Matejka of Houston, TX, Maxine (David) Brown of Laguna Hills, CA, Barbara (Dr. Gerald) Brundo of Omaha, Betty (Ron) Mann of Mission Viejo, CA; Carol (Peter) Rygol of Omaha, Paulette (John) Power of Chicago, IL, Rosemarie Reidel of Greeley, CO, Terese (Leon) Barden of Redondo Beach, CA, Suzanne (Dave) Melliger of Omaha; sons, Jim Mrzlak of Center, CO, Gregg (Lydia) Mrzlak of San Antonio, TX; 28 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Nicholas J. Mrzlak; parents Basil and Anna (Wemhoff) German; grandson Travis Melliger; son-in-law Joe E. Lee; sisters, Apollonia Goeckel, Elizabeth Polt, Cecelia Polt, Mary Martischang, Agnes Michaelsen; brother, Aloys German.
      MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL 10:30am, Thursday, June 5, St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 1565 18th Ave., Columbus, NE. VISITATION Thursday 8-10am at the McKown Funeral Home, Columbus. Interment St. Bonaventure Cemetery Columbus, NE. Memorials to donors choice.

      Published in Omaha World-Herald from June 4 to June 5, 2014

    4. [S717] Obituary of Anna M MRZLAK.
      MRZLAK - Anna M., age 80 years, of 6673 Decatur. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Robert (Suzanne) Modlin, Omaha, Mrs. E. Vern (Lillian) Holm, Independence, Mo; grandchildren, Carol Hensley, Ft. Worth, Tex., and William Holm, Independence, Mo.; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 step sons; Nicholas Mrzlak, Columbus, Neb., John Mrzlak, Waterloo, Ia.
      Funeral services Saturday, 9:30 a.m., Westside Chapel to St. Pius X Church at 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Rosary Friday, 8 p.m. at Westside Chapel. Memorials to St. Pius X Church.

    5. [S732] Obituary of Nicholas James MRZLAK.
      Nicholas died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at his home in Columbus. Nicholas James Mrzlak was born May 28, 1914 in Omaha, Nebraska to Nicholas Charles and Barbara (Cepuran) Mrzlak. He married Theresa German on January 10, 1942 in Omaha. The couple resided in Omaha for a short time and then moved to Columbus where he and Mrs. Mrzlak reared their family.

      He was involved in the real estate and insurance business and was owner of the Country Club Inn Motel in Columbus. During his later years he and Mrs. Mrzlak resided in Redondo Beach, California. They recently returned to Columbus where he wished to live out his final days. Nicholas was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and a past president of the Optimist Club.

      He is survived by: Wife: Theresa (German) Mrzlak of Columbus, NE Daughter: Margaret (Mrs. Joe) Matejka of Houston, TX Daughter: Maxine (Mrs. David) Brown of Laguna Hills, CA Daughter: Barbara (Dr. Gerald) Brundo of Omaha, NE Son: Jim Mrzlak of Center, CO Daughter: Betty (Mrs. Ron) Mann of Mission Viejo, CA Daughter: Carol (Mrs. Peter) Rygol of Olympia, WA Daughter: Paulette (Mrs. John) Power of Chicago, IL Daughter: Rosemarie Reidel of Greely, CO Daughter: Terese (Mrs. Leon) Barden of Redondo Beach, CA Son: Gregg (Lydia) Mrzlak of San Antonio, TX Daughter: Suzanne (Mrs. Dave) Melliger of Omaha, NE Twenty-eight Grandchildren Twenty-five Great Grandchildren Half Sister: Suzanne Modlin of Omaha, NE

      He was preceded in death by: Parents: Nicholas and Barbara (Cepuran) Mrzlak Son-in-law: Joe E. Lee Brother: John Mrzlak Half Brother: Clarence Mrzlak Grandson: Travis Melliger Our special gratitude to the Columbus Community Hospital Hospice nurses, especially, Peggy, Mary and Jody; and aides, Cokie and Kerri for their attentive and loving care and support.

    6. [S659] 1940 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Sixteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 94-64, Sheet 10B.
      Lines 47 - 49

    7. [S959] Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-2004.
      Name: Margaret M Mrzlak
      Gender: Female
      Birth Date: 23 Nov 1942
      Birth Place: Douglas, Nebraska, USA
      Parent 1 Name: Nicholas J Mrzlak
      Certificate Number: 19709
      Birth Certificate Type: Normal

    8. [S959] Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-2004.
      Name: Barbara J Mrzlak
      Gender: Female
      Birth Date: 18 May 1946
      Birth Place: Platte, Nebraska, USA
      Parent 1 Name: Nicholas J Mrzlak
      Certificate Number: 08796
      Birth Certificate Type: Normal

    9. [S959] Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-2004.
      Name: Maxine A Mrzlak
      Gender: Female
      Birth Date: 31 Jul 1944
      Birth Place: Platte, Nebraska, USA
      Parent 1 Name: Nicholas J Mrzlak
      Certificate Number: 13380
      Birth Certificate Type: Normal

    10. [S959] Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-2004.
      Name: James N Mrzlak
      Gender: Male
      Birth Date: 5 Nov 1947
      Birth Place: Platte, Nebraska, USA
      Parent 1 Name: Nicholas J Mrzlak
      Certificate Number: 28566
      Birth Certificate Type: Normal

    11. [S959] Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-2004.
      Name: Elizabeth L Mrzlak
      Gender: Female
      Birth Date: 5 May 1949
      Birth Place: Platte, Nebraska, USA
      Parent 1 Name: Nicholas J Mrzlak
      Certificate Number: 12038
      Birth Certificate Type: Normal

    12. [S959] Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-2004.
      Name: Carol Susan Mrzlak
      Gender: Female
      Birth Date: 10 Jun 1950
      Birth Place: Platte, Nebraska, USA
      Parent 1 Name: Nicholas J Mrzlak
      Certificate Number: 14538
      Birth Certificate Type: Normal

    13. [S959] Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-2004.
      Name: Paulette Anne Mrzlak
      Gender: Female
      Birth Date: 29 Jun 1951
      Birth Place: Platte, Nebraska, USA
      Parent 1 Name: Nicholas J Mrzlak
      Certificate Number: 15689
      Birth Certificate Type: Normal

    14. [S959] Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-2004.
      Name: Rosemarie Ann Mrzlak
      Gender: Female
      Birth Date: 8 Nov 1952
      Birth Place: Platte, Nebraska, USA
      Parent 1 Name: Nicholas J Mrzlak
      Certificate Number: 30122
      Birth Certificate Type: Normal

    15. [S959] Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-2004.
      Name: Teresa Ann Mrzlak
      Gender: Female
      Birth Date: 2 Jul 1954
      Birth Place: Platte, Nebraska, USA
      Parent 1 Name: Nicholas J Mrzlak
      Certificate Number: 18275
      Birth Certificate Type: Normal

    16. [S959] Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-2004.
      Name: Gregg Anthony Mrzlak
      Gender: Male
      Birth Date: 27 Aug 1955
      Birth Place: Platte, Nebraska, USA
      Parent 1 Name: Nicholas J Mrzlak
      Certificate Number: 21764
      Birth Certificate Type: Normal

    17. [S959] Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-2004.
      Name: Suzanne Reyne Mrzlak
      Gender: Female
      Birth Date: 26 Aug 1958
      Birth Place: Platte, Nebraska, USA
      Parent 1 Name: Nicholas J Mrzlak
      Certificate Number: 20882
      Birth Certificate Type: Normal

    18. [S562] 1920 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Fourteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 50, Sheet No. 3B.
      Lines 70 thru 72


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