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Mary A. Truksa Pekarek

Birth	:	13 Jun 1928 Dwight, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	21 Jul 2013 Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Dwight, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0746994, -97.0242004
Description	:	Obituary courtesy of Zabka Funeral Home in Seward, NE. Mary Antionette Pekarek was born on June 13, 1928 in Dwight, NE; to Anton and Antonia (Mojzis) Truksa and passed away on July 21, 2013 in Seward, NE; at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 8 days. Mary was the youngest of 8 children. She grew up on farms in Butler County. She attended Seward County-District 41 grade school and graduated from Seward High School in 1945. On April 26, 1949, She married Lad Pekarek at Assumption Catholic Church in Dwight, NE. They lived on farms near Bellwood, Ulysses, Valparaiso... Read More	Obituary courtesy of Zabka Funeral Home in Seward, NE. Mary Antionette Pekarek was born on June 13, 1928 in Dwight, NE; to Anton and Antonia (Mojzis) Truksa and passed away on July 21, 2013 in Seward, NE; at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 8 days. Mary was the youngest of 8 children. She grew up on farms in Butler County. She attended Seward County-District 41 grade school and graduated from Seward High School in 1945. On April 26, 1949, She married Lad Pekarek at Assumption Catholic Church in Dwight, NE. They lived on farms near Bellwood, Ulysses, Valparaiso and Dwight. Mary was a homemaker but she also worked at City Cleaners and MetroMail both located in Seward. The couple retired from farming and moved into Dwight. Mary was a past member of the Dwight Assumption Parish, Assumption Altar Society, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing and knitting, gardening and canning/freezing fruit and vegetables, growing flowers (especially peonies and irises), cooking/baking (especially baking kolache, rolls and Christmas vanocka). Mary is survived by 8 children; sons-Jerome (Norma) Pekarek, Jim Pekarek, daughters-Loretta Pekarek, Jean Jasnoch, Patricia (Lew) Keller, Mary (Dave) Brady, Anita (Bern) Kozisek, Teresa (Daryl) Behrends; 11 grandchildren (and spouses) Cathy Fleming (Dan Martin), Shannon (David) Drudik, Corey (Lynn) Jasnoch, Kelly (Geri) Jasnoch, Allen (fiance Danielle) Keller, Ryan (Katie) Pekarek, Ross (Katie) Pekarek, Adam (Jammie) Pekarek, Matthew Pekarek, Will Brady and Kody Brady; 2 step-grandchildren Greg (Megan)Kozisek and Ranae Smith; 17 great-grandchildren and 4 step great-grandchildren; numerous nieces/nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her husband- Lad; daughter-in-law Polly Pekarek; granddaughter – Lauren RaNae Pekarek; parents – Anton and Antonia Truksa; brothers (spouses)- James, Stanley (Mary) Truksa, Tony (Nadine) Truksa, Joe (Gladys) Truksa, Jerry Truksa; sisters Anne and Antoinette (Ed) Baustian, spouse's parents Joe and Aloysia Pekarek, brother-in-law Ray (Lucille) Pekarek. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers, and memories of life shared with Mary.

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Where is Mary A. Truksa Pekarek's memorial?
Mary A. Truksa Pekarek's memorial is located at: Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Dwight, Butler County, USA.
When did Mary A. Truksa Pekarek death?
Mary A. Truksa Pekarek death on 21 Jul 2013 in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mary A. Truksa Pekarek's memorial?
Latitude: 41.0746994
Longitude: -97.0242004

Family Members:

Parent

Anton Truksa

(1886 - 1976)

Antonia Majzis Truksa

(1887 - 1976)

Spouse

Lad A Pekarek

(1926 - 2001)

Siblings

Antonia Truksa Baustian

(1918 - 1944)

Anton Wilfred “Tony” Truksa

(1919 - 2001)

Joseph Anton “Joe” Truksa

(1922 - 1993)

Jerry A. Truksa

(1923 - 2002)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Dwight, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0746994, -97.0242004

2. Union Cemetery
Dwight, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0755997, -97.0419006

3. Ware Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1185989, -97.0802994

4. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Bee, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0057983, -97.0430984

5. Saint Lukes Cemetery
Loma, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1335983, -96.9460983

6. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9880981, -97.0444031

7. Oak Grove Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9947014, -96.9381027

8. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1777992, -96.9953003

9. Bohemian National Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1770300, -96.9885800

10. Old Catholic Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1772300, -96.9871300

11. Brainard IOOF Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1772700, -96.9860000

12. Oak Creek Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1656000, -96.9410000

13. Grim Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1130981, -97.1763992

14. Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1884020, -97.0841270

15. Germantown Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -96.9966965

16. Valparaiso Cemetery
Valparaiso, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0758018, -96.8471985

17. Saint Marys Cemetery
Valparaiso, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0675011, -96.8407974

18. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9369011, -96.9869003

19. Garrison Cemetery
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1704350, -97.1623720

20. Knauber Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0936012, -97.2155991

21. Jensen Cemetery
Valparaiso, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0894012, -96.8300018

22. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0163994, -96.8439026

23. Ulysses Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0619011, -97.2232971

24. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery East
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1573970, -97.1949610