Memorials › Elaine Cecile Hakel Kodad
14 Apr 1945 – 17 Jul 2024
| Birth | 14 Apr 1945 |
| Death | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Cemetery | Seward Cemetery Seward , Seward County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Bill-Deb Stahly on 18 Jul 2024 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/272575118 |
Elaine Cecile Kodad was born on April 14, 1945, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Rudolph and Gertrude (Polak) Hakel and passed away on July 17, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 3 days. Elaine grew up on a farm near Valparaiso and attended school in Seward, graduating with the Class of 1963. She worked numerous jobs throughout her life. These included waitressing at the Corner Café, the Seward Dowding Municipal Pool, a realtor, administrative assistant at Bryan Hospital, and owner of Kelli's Pub in Lincoln. Her favorite job of all was working as a flight attendant for United Airlines which allowed her to travel the world and explore many different places. In her free time, Elaine enjoyed doing yardwork, gardening, going for walks, practicing her Catholic faith and attending her grandchildren's events. Elaine would be there for anyone at the drop of a hat. She definitely taught us about faith, hard work, family, dedication and saving your pennies. Elaine is preceded in death by her parents; brothers-in-law, Charlie Jirovsky, Roger Rosche; niece, Staci Lamberty; former husband, Dennis Kodad. Survivors cherishing her memory include her children and spouses, Chris (Andrea) Kodad of Omaha, NE, Kelli (Stephen) Dodd of Lincoln, NE, Kurt Kodad and Stephanie Oelke of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Ashlynn, Kyle, Jadyn, Owen, Logan, Roman, Maximilian, Dominic; siblings and spouses, Lorraine Jirovsky of Seward, NE, Kenny (Pat) of Seward, NE, Charlene (Bruce) Ebner of Omaha, NE. https://www.zabkaperduefuneralhome.com/obituary/elaine-kodad VISITATION St. Joseph's Catholic Church Thursday, July 25, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 7900 Trendwood Dr. Lincoln, NE 68506 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kodad Family for future designation. ROSARY St. Joseph's Catholic Church Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:30 AM 7900 Trendwood Dr. Lincoln, NE 68506 Father Michael McCabe will be Praying the Rosary. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL St. Joseph's Catholic Church Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:00 AM 7900 Trendwood Dr. Lincoln, NE 68506 Father Michael McCabe will be Celebrating the Mass. GRAVESIDE SERVICES AND INTERMENT Seward Cemetery Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:30 PM 1700 State Hwy 15. Seward, NE 68434
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