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Ernest E “Ernie” Shonka

Birth	:	21 Jul 1937 Clarks, Merrick County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	30 Dec 2021 David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0606003, -97.2328033
Description	:	Ernest E. Shonka, 84, of Ulysses, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Immediately following the Funeral Mass, a lunch will be served in the church basement. Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Ulysses. Ernie was born on July 21, 1937 on a farm near Clarks, NE and was the oldest son of Ernest Sr. and Agnes (Hajek) Shonka. He attended Surprise school through 10th grade, then Ulysses where he graduated in 1955. After high school he worked at the Air Force base in... Read More	Ernest E. Shonka, 84, of Ulysses, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Immediately following the Funeral Mass, a lunch will be served in the church basement. Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Ulysses. Ernie was born on July 21, 1937 on a farm near Clarks, NE and was the oldest son of Ernest Sr. and Agnes (Hajek) Shonka. He attended Surprise school through 10th grade, then Ulysses where he graduated in 1955. After high school he worked at the Air Force base in Lincoln until he turned 18. He then went to work at Behlen Manufacturing in Columbus. Ernie was united in marriage to Doris Malovec on May 26, 1962 at Immaculate Conception Church in Ulysses. They raised their six children near Shelby and eventually on the home place while Ernie helped farm along side his dad. Ernie took over farming the home place when his dad retired in 1975. Ernie continued to work at Behlen's as a tool & die specialist until he retired in 2002 after 47 years of employment. He continued farming until he retired in 2008. Ernie was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed camping, fishing & hiking the mountains with his family; he loved farming and planting trees. Ernie's kids and grandkids were his pride and joy, and he enjoyed attending their sports, musicals, concerts and especially Aquinas Football and Wrestling. Ernie is survived by his loving wife, Doris; sons: Keith (Karen), of Bellwood; Dave (Renee) and Gregg (Amy), both of Lincoln; Chris (Veronica), of Fort Collins, CO; daughters: Kathy (Mike) Beran and Sherri (Jason) Suelter, both of Lincoln; sisters: Marilyn Chmelka, Betty (Alvin) Wellman, Delores Stuhr, Sister-in-law: Aggie Shonka, 26 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son: Kenny; parents: Ernest & Agnes Shonka; brother: Willie, brothers-in-law: Mike Birkel, Tony Stuhr, Don Malovec, Jimmy Chmelka; and sister-in-law: Janet Malovec. Visitation JAN 5. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CT) Immaculate Conception Church Ulysses, NE Parish Rosary JAN 5. 7:00 PM (CT) Immaculate Conception Church Ulysses, NE Funeral Mass JAN 6. 10:30 AM (CT) Immaculate Conception Church Ulysses, NE Burial JAN 6. 2:00 PM (CT) Ulysses Catholic Cemetery Ulysses, NE

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Ernest E “Ernie” Shonka's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Ulysses, Butler County, USA.
When did Ernest E “Ernie” Shonka death?
Ernest E “Ernie” Shonka death on 30 Dec 2021 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.0606003
Longitude: -97.2328033

Family Members:

Parent

Ernest Frank Shonka Sr.

(1908 - 1993)

Agnes Mary Hajek Shonka

(1913 - 2007)

Spouse

Doris Ann Malovec Shonka

(1941 - 2022)

Siblings

William Francis “Willie” Shonka

(1938 - 2020)

Children

Kenneth L. Shonka

(1965 - 1965)

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Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0606003, -97.2328033

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Coordinate: 41.0619011, -97.2232971

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7. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery North
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Coordinate: 40.9886000, -97.2165000

8. Neujahr Cemetery
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9. Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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12. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery East
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Coordinate: 41.1573970, -97.1949610

13. Staplehurst Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9668999, -97.1686020

14. Immanuel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9664001, -97.1686020

15. Blue Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9745800, -97.3161900

16. Rising Sun Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1627998, -97.2906036

17. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery West
Surprise, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1350500, -97.3490760

18. Dry Creek Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9852270, -97.3489520

19. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1773580, -97.2156950

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Coordinate: 41.1704350, -97.1623720

21. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9746490, -97.3477080

22. Cedar Lawn Cemetery
Gresham, York County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0278015, -97.3927994

23. Ware Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1185989, -97.0802994

24. Blue Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0766983, -97.4067001