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William Francis “Willie” Shonka

Birth	:	19 Oct 1938 Surprise, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	6 Dec 2020 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0606003, -97.2328033
Description	:	William “Willie” Shonka of Gresham, Nebraska was born on October 19, 1938 to Ernest and Agnes (Hajek) Shonka in Surprise, Nebraska. He attended high school in Ulysses, Nebraska graduating in 1955. He served in the United States Army from December 13, 1961 to September 13, 1963. On May 6, 1961, Willie was united in marriage to Agnes “Aggie” Fuxa in Dwight, Nebraska. He farmed his entire life. He was a member of David City Knights of Columbus Council #1717 and served on the Coop and Church Boards. He was a past president of Ulysses... Read More	William “Willie” Shonka of Gresham, Nebraska was born on October 19, 1938 to Ernest and Agnes (Hajek) Shonka in Surprise, Nebraska. He attended high school in Ulysses, Nebraska graduating in 1955. He served in the United States Army from December 13, 1961 to September 13, 1963. On May 6, 1961, Willie was united in marriage to Agnes “Aggie” Fuxa in Dwight, Nebraska. He farmed his entire life. He was a member of David City Knights of Columbus Council #1717 and served on the Coop and Church Boards. He was a past president of Ulysses Alumni. In his free time he loved being outside working in the vegetable and flower gardens. He loved trees and planted many varieties on the farm. He was always in the shop working on or creating something. He was an avid Husker sports fan. He had a love for cattle, his dog Otis, and enjoyed going on drives with his wife to see the countryside. Willie passed away on December 6, 2020 in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife, Aggie Shonka, Gresham, Nebraska; children, Lori (Ron) Hanway, Lincoln, Nebraska, Mark Shonka, Surprise, Nebraska, Kelly (Eric) Anderson, Ceresco, Nebraska; grandchildren, Taylor Hanway, Kaylee Hanway (fiancée, Tate Schutt), Macie Hanway; brother, Ernie (Doris) Shonka, Surprise, Nebraska; sisters, Marilyn (Jimmy) Chmelka, Valparaiso, Nebraska, Betty (Alvin) Wellman, Bellwood, Nebraska, Dee Stuhr, Bellwood, Nebraska. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Agnes Shonka; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Thomas and Adelaine Fuxa; sister-in-law, Sally (Fuxa) Juranek; brothers-in-law, Jim Fuxa, Tony Stuhr, Mike Birkel. Casket bearers: Taylor Hanway, Terry Chmelka, Randy Chmelka, Scott Birkel, Gregg Shonka, Brian Stuhr, Gary Juranek, Steve Fuxa, Dave Reznicek, Kurt Wynegar https://www.volzkefuneralhome.com/obituary/WilliamWillie-Shonka

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Where is William Francis “Willie” Shonka's memorial?
William Francis “Willie” Shonka's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Ulysses, Butler County, USA.
When did William Francis “Willie” Shonka death?
William Francis “Willie” Shonka death on 6 Dec 2020 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Francis “Willie” Shonka's memorial?
Latitude: 41.0606003
Longitude: -97.2328033

Family Members:

Parent

Ernest Frank Shonka Sr.

(1908 - 1993)

Agnes Mary Hajek Shonka

(1913 - 2007)

Siblings

Ernest E “Ernie” Shonka

(1937 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0606003, -97.2328033

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

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

4. Blue Valley Cemetery
Surprise, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0908012, -97.3097000

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

6. Saint Peters Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Surprise, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1202000, -97.2826000

7. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery North
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9886000, -97.2165000

8. Neujahr Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0399500, -97.3493200

9. Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0388370, -97.3494240

10. Our Redeemer Lutheran Country Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9670000, -97.2282000

11. Valley View Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0251000, -97.3490000

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

13. Staplehurst Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9668999, -97.1686020

14. Immanuel Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9664001, -97.1686020

15. Blue Ridge Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9745800, -97.3161900

16. Rising Sun Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
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
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1773580, -97.2156950

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

21. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9746490, -97.3477080

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

23. Ware Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1185989, -97.0802994

24. Blue Ridge Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0766983, -97.4067001