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Anita J Ratkovec Svoboda
29 Nov 1928 – 16 Jun 2023
| Birth | 29 Nov 1928 |
| Death | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Cemetery | Saint Marys Cemetery David City , Butler County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Judy Johnson on 17 Jun 2023 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/255479473 |
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Anita Svoboda, 94, of David City, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at St. Joseph's Villa. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, June 21, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in David City. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. PCCW Rosary all at the church. Visitation will resume Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, David City with lunch following at the David City Auditorium. Anita J. (Ratkovec) Svoboda was born November 29, 1928 at her home near Rising City, Nebraska to Joseph and Antonie (Kastl) Ratkovec. Anita was a lifelong member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in David City. Anita attended the Holy Trinity Catholic School in Brainard through the 3rd grade. Anita and her two sisters stayed Sunday through Friday at the school. Anita also attended Summit District 88 Country School from 4th through 8th Grade. She attended and graduated from David City High School. Anita met Leander at a Halloween dance. They enjoyed polka music and dancing. Anita and her sister, Martha, were married in a double wedding ceremony at St. Mary's Catholic Church March 30, 1948. They were married for 64 years until Leander passed away in 2012. Anita and Leander lived on a farm near David City where they raised cattle and grain crops. Eight children were born to this union. Anita enjoyed working with Leander, doing chores and helping with farm duties. She also raised a large garden. Anita canned fruit and vegetables, baked rolls and kolaches as well as many other baked goods and enjoyed embroidering tea towels, pillowcases, and quilt squares. Anita and Leander enjoyed following their children and grandchildren's sporting events and races whenever they could. Family gatherings were always special. Anita lived on the farm until she was 93 years old. Anita is survived by Daughters, Carol (Mike) Svatora of Newark, Ohio, Patty Egger of Martell, Nebraska, Marilyn (Bruce) Schmit of Bellwood, Nebraska, Sharon (Cork) DeWispelare of David City, Nebraska, and Diane (Tim) Kozisek, of David City, Nebraska, Sons, Tom (Deb) Svoboda of David City, Nebraska and Ron Svoboda of York, Nebraska, Daughter in law, Beth Svoboda of St. Paul, Nebraska and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great, great, grandchild. Anita is survived by her sister, Martha Sabata of David City, Nebraska and her sister in law and brother in law Henrietta and Fred Benesch of Octavia, Nebraska. Anita was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Ken Svoboda, son in law Mike Egger, grandson Tad DeWispelare, brother Quentin Ratkovec, sister, Mary Sabata, brothers in law Tony and John Sabata.
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