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Leona Ruzek Soucek
5 Jan 1927 – 26 Oct 2022
| Birth | 5 Jan 1927 |
| Death | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Cemetery | Assumption Catholic Cemetery Dwight , Butler County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Jeanette Beethe Kozisek Heins on 13 Sep 2023 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/245089283 |
Bio
Leona (Ruzek) Soucek was born on January 5, 1927, in Prague, Nebraska to James and Frances (Sousek) Ruzek and passed away on October 26, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 95 years, 9 months and 21 days. Leona grew up on a farm near Prague where she attended grade school and graduated from high school. She then attended Teacher's College in Fremont and taught at three different country schools throughout her career. After a few years of teaching, Leona met Joseph Soucek. On November 16, 1948, the couple was united in marriage at St. John Catholic Church in Prague, Nebraska. To this union two children were born, Dwyane and Charlene. The couple farmed near Dwight for many years. Leona enjoyed embroidering and working in her garden. She also loved baking, dancing, and visiting with people. Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Soucek; parents, James, and Frances Ruzek; sister, Helen (Ed) Egr; brothers, James (Mary) Ruzek and Milo (Blanche) Ruzek. Survivors cherishing her memory include her son, Dwayne Soucek, Lincoln; daughter, Charlene and husband, Mike Graff, Lincoln; grandchildren, Nicholas, Joseph, and Lesley Graff; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers and memories of a life shared with Leona. https://www.zabkafuneralhome.com/obituary/leona-soucek VISITATION Zabka - Perdue Funeral Home - Dwight Tuesday, November 01, 2022 1:00 PM - 8:30 PM 376 Pine St Dwight, Nebraska 68635 Memorial contributions may be made to the Soucek Family for future designations. FAMILY RECEIVING FRIENDS Zabka - Perdue Funeral Home - Dwight Tuesday, November 01, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM 376 Pine St Dwight, Nebraska 68635 ROSARY Assumption Catholic Church Wednesday, November 02, 2022 10:00 AM 300 Pine St. Dwight, NE 68635 Father Raymond Jansen will be Praying the Rosary. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Assumption Catholic Church Wednesday, November 02, 2022 10:30 AM 300 Pine St. Dwight, NE 68635 Father Raymond Jansen will be Celebrating the Mass. GRAVESIDE SERVICES AND INTERMENT Assumption Catholic Cemetery Wednesday, November 02, 2022 11:30 AM Nebraska Highway 66 and County Road S Dwight, NE 68635
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