Svoboda Funeral Home, 211 N Linden Street, Wahoo, NE (2025)

11/03/2025

Eunice M. Antosh, 75 of Yutan, NE passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Cedarhurst Senior Living in LaVista, NE. She was born on March 10, 1950 in Spalding, NE to Floyd and Carol (Hurst) Rozmiarek. Eunice grew up on a farm near Wolbach, NE and graduated from Wolbach High School in 1968. After graduating she moved to Grand Island, NE and worked at Cornhusker Ammunition Plant in Alda, NE. Later she moved to Omaha, NE and worked as a key punch operator for Miller Paint. On September 4, 1971 she married Edward Antosh in St. Paul, NE. Together they lived in Omaha for several years before moving to a farm West of Yutan, NE. Eunice took care of accounting for farmers and small businesses in the area. After Ed passed away in January of 2024, Eunice moved to an assisted living/memory care facility in Omaha and resided there until her death.

Eunice enjoyed photography, gardening, canning, collecting and going to garage sales.

Eunice is survived by her brother, Stanley (Rose) Rozmiarek of Grand Junction, CO; sisters, Judy (Wayne) Cordes of Papillion, NE, Joanne (Terry) Brown of Chapman, NE and Dianne (Allen) DeBolt of Grand Island, NE; sister-in-law, Carol (Robert) Doberstein of Weiser, ID; brother-in-law, Jim (Kristi) Antosh of Helena, MT; sister-in-law, Judie Antosh of Napa, ID; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Antosh; parents, Floyd and Carol Rozmiarek; brother, Carl Rozmiarek; brother-in-law, Robert J. Antosh.

Eunice’s family would like to give a special thank-you for their care and compassion over the past months to Country House in Omaha, Cedarhurst Senior Living in LaVista and Suncrest Hospice in Omaha.

Funeral Service, Saturday (11/8/25) 11:00 am at Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo, NE
Visitation, Saturday (11/8/25) 10-11 am at the funeral home.
Private interment at Omaha National Cemetery, Omaha, NE

Memorials in care of the family.
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Svoboda Funeral Home
211 N. Linden Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
402-443-3624

11/03/2025

Eunice M. Antosh, 75 of Yutan, NE passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Cedarhurst Senior Living in LaVista, NE. She was born on March 10, 1950 in Spalding, NE to Floyd and Carol (Hurst) Rozmiarek. Eunice grew up on a farm near Wolbach, NE and graduated from Wolbach High School in 1968. After graduating she moved to Grand Island, NE and worked at Cornhusker Ammunition Plant in Alda, NE. Later she moved to Omaha, NE and worked as a key punch operator for Miller Paint. On September 4, 1971 she married Edward Antosh in St. Paul, NE. Together they lived in Omaha for several years before moving to a farm West of Yutan, NE. Eunice took care of accounting for farmers and small businesses in the area. After Ed passed away in January of 2024, Eunice moved to an assisted living/memory care facility in Omaha and resided there until her death.

Eunice enjoyed photography, gardening, canning, collecting and going to garage sales.

Eunice is survived by her brother, Stanley (Rose) Rozmiarek of Grand Junction, CO; sisters, Judy (Wayne) Cordes of Papillion, NE, Joanne (Terry) Brown of Chapman, NE and Dianne (Allen) DeBolt of Grand Island, NE; sister-in-law, Carol (Robert) Doberstein of Weiser, ID; brother-in-law, Jim (Kristi) Antosh of Helena, MT; sister-in-law, Judie Antosh of Napa, ID; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Antosh; parents, Floyd and Carol Rozmiarek; brother, Carl Rozmiarek; brother-in-law, Robert J. Antosh.

Eunice’s family would like to give a special thank-you for their care and compassion over the past months to Country House in Omaha, Cedarhurst Senior Living in LaVista and Suncrest Hospice in Omaha.

Funeral Service, Saturday (11/8/25) 11:00 am at Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo, NE

Visitation, Saturday (11/8/25) 10-11 am at the funeral home.

Private interment at Omaha National Cemetery, Omaha, NE

Memorials in care of the family.

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Svoboda Funeral Home
211 N. Linden Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
402-443-3624

10/27/2025

David F. Odvody, 80, of Wahoo, NE, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Saunders Medical Center LTC in Wahoo, NE. He was born November 19, 1944 in Prague, NE to Tom and Agnes (Jecha) Odvody. Dave attended District 51 country school and graduated from North Bend High School. On July 22, 1967, Dave was united in marriage to Janice Tesinsky at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Plasi, NE. Dave worked for Goodyear in Lincoln for 47 Years.

Dave enjoyed hunting coyotes and c***s with his friends and family. Dave and Janice enjoyed going on vacations traveling to many states. He also enjoyed raising cattle and turkeys. He enjoyed getting together with family for holidays and birthdays.

David is survived by his brother Tom (Ruth) Odvody and their son Jonathan, sister Shirley Miller and her son Howard; Sisters-in-law Rita (Lloyd) Fiala, Jean Tesinsky; Nieces and nephews Laurie (Scott) Horner and their children Ashley (Uriah) Reiners, Jonah & Elliot, Seth Horner, Brooke (Cooper) Wright; Karen (Shawn) Spanel and their children Logan (Elaina) Spanel, Sydney Spanel and Grant Spanel; Ryan (Christy) Fiala and their children Violet and Shylie; Randy Fiala; Justin (Tiffany) Tesinsky and their children Siena, Hudson and Quinn, Darth Tesinsky and his children Jonathan and Aubrey; Vince (Jamie) Tesinsky and their children Jordan, Tessa and Mya; Derek (Amy) Tesinsky and their sons Reed and Bo and numerous cousins and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Janice, his parents Tom and Agnes Odvody, nephew Matthew Odvody, brother-in- law Louis Tesinsky Jr., mother and father-in-law Louis and Agnes Tesinsky.

Funeral Service, Saturday (11/1/2025) 10:00 a.m. with 9:30 a.m. Rosary at Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo, NE.
Visitation, Saturday 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home.
Interment at Sunrise North Cemetery, Wahoo, NE.

Memorials to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo, NE or in care of the family.
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Svoboda Funeral Home
211 N. Linden Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
402-443-3624

10/21/2025

Jerry Abler's Funeral Mass

10/21/2025

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10/20/2025

Austin James Walla, 19 of Valparaiso, NE entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 18, 2025. He was born July 26, 2006 in Lincoln, NE to Jeff and Stacie (Tvrdy) Walla.

Austin graduated from Raymond High School in 2024. He was employed Timpte Industries in Lincoln, NE.

Austin enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He had a strong wit, infectious smile and loved to help others.

Austin is survived by his parents, Jeff and Stacie Walla; brothers, Allen and Garrett Walla; grandparents, Jim & Tami Tvrdy of Valparaiso, NE, Ron & Ilene Walla of Weston, NE; aunts and uncles, Craig & Stephanie Bordovsky of Valparaiso, NE, Amy Walla of Elkhorn, NE, Jarrett & Kim Watson of Mustang, OK; cousins, Kayli (Emmett) Hughes and Cole (Emmaley) Bordovsky.

Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:00 am at Sts. Mary & Joseph Catholic Church in Valparaiso, NE.

Visitation, Thursday, October 23, 2025, 5-7pm with a 7:00 pm Rosary all at the church.

Interment at Valparaiso Cemetery.

Memorials in care of the family for future designations.

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Svoboda Funeral Home
211 N. Linden Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
402-443-3624

10/17/2025

Gerald (Jerry) Joseph Abler, 93, died on October 15, 2025 at Oxbow Living Center in Ashland, Nebraska, surrounded by his family. Jerry was the husband of Elizabeth (Betty) Kirby. They shared 69 years of marriage together.

Born in Peetz, Colorado on August 26, 1932, Jerry was the son of Joseph (Joe) Abler and Magdalena (Lena) Fuchs. He graduated from Pierce High School in 1950. After graduation he drove semi for Abler Transfer until he enlisted in the army. He served two years in the United States Army in the 934th Aviation group as both a typist and an accident investigator while serving in Korea. He returned to the family homestead west of Pierce to farm with his dad and brother Maynard. He married Betty in 1956 and continued to farm. Jerry began working in 1989 as a maintenance man for Pierce Public Schools until his retirement in 2000. He took pride in the appearance of their homestead, which resulted in winning the Most Beautiful Farmstead award in Pierce County and the One Hundred Year Homestead Award. The couple moved to Wahoo in April 2008 and to Oxbow Living Center in Ashland in 2025.
Jerry led an active role in the community. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus, VFW, American Legion, school board, and the Foresters Club. He taught RCIA, attended many Christians Encounter Christ weekends, and was also a TeamMates mentor. Throughout the years, Jerry enjoyed playing cards, spending time with his family, square dancing, and bowling. He is remembered for his quick wit and gentle nature, and was loved by everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his wife Betty; his children Byron (Jenice) Abler, Joan (Bradford) Nelson, David Abler, Marie (John) Washburn, Terese (Gary) Brown, Joseph Abler, Steven (Jenny) Abler, Kathi (David) Faith; his siblings Eileen Koehn, Eugene (Sharon) Abler, and Carolyn Hoglund; sisters-in-law Jacque Abler; twenty grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren (with more coming), and countless nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Lena Abler; siblings Lorraine (Robert) German and Maynard Abler; brothers-in-law Dale Koehn and J. Thomas Hoglund.

Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday (10/21/2025) 10:00 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 214 E. 2nd St., Wahoo, NE.
Concelebrants, Fr. Jeffrey Eickhoff and Fr. Charles Townsend.
Visitation, Monday (10/20/2025) 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. with 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary all at Church.
Interment at St. Francis Cemetery, Wahoo, NE.
Military Honors by U.S. National Guard, American Legion Post #82 & VFW Post #4502.

Memorials in care of the family for future designation.
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Svoboda Funeral Home
211 N. Linden Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
402-443-3624

10/13/2025

Gary Lee Mach, 82, of Prague, NE, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at his home in rural Prague, NE. He was born July 18, 1943 in Prague, NE to Joseph and Adaline (P***k) Mach. Gary attended District 83 country school and he graduated from Prague High School in 1961. He served in the U.S. National Guard for six years. On April 12, 1969, Gary was married to Beverly Duffek at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. They shared 26 years together and welcomed six children.

Gary was a lifelong grain and livestock farmer, which he enjoyed doing with his son, Dan. He also prepared graves for burial at several local cemeteries. In addition, he was the groundskeeper of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery. He was a lifelong member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. He was a loving father, grandfather, and a hard-working, faithful man. Gary’s greatest loves were spending time with his grandchildren, farming and kolaches.

He is survived by children, Dan Mach, Tracy (Tim) Gatewood, Jim Mach, Brian (Jill) Mach, Lori (Robert) Alm and Sara (Keith) Fillion; grandchildren, Timothy, Taylor and Tessa Gatewood, Macy and Nolan Mach, Carter and Cooper Alm, Hudson and Finnley Fillion; sister, Janice Warnke; many other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Adaline Mach; brother-in-law, Jim Warnke.

Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday (10/16/2025) 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 2880 County Road O, Prague, NE.
Concelebrants, Fr. Carson Kain and Fr. Charles Townsend.
Visitation, Wednesday (10/15/2025) 5-7 p.m. with 7 p.m. Rosary all at Church.
Interment at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery, Prague, NE.

Memorials to Sts. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery or Bishop Neumann Campus Ministry.
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Svoboda Funeral Home
211 N. Linden Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
402-443-3624

10/07/2025

Diana L. Wyllie, 82, of Wahoo, NE, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at South Haven Living Center in Wahoo, NE. She was born October 22, 1942 in Bend, OR to Paul and Pauline (Cyr) Beall. Diana attended St. Francis Elementary School and Bend High School in Bend, OR. On November 25, 1970, Diana was united in marriage to Gary Wyllie. She was a bus driver for the Bend-LaPine school district for 30 years.

She is survived by her sons, Daniel Wyllie, David (Lisa) Wyllie and Darrick (Rose) Wyllie; grandchildren, Gary Wyllie, Chris Wyllie, Gabriel (Taylor) Wyllie, Hilary (Theo) Blum, Connor Wyllie, Elliana Wyllie, Andrew Wyllie, Matthew Wyllie, Jack Wyllie and Joseph Wyllie; great-grandchild, Dominic Wyllie; sister, Paula (Keith) Pegg,
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Wyllie; sister, Carol (Donald) Mouser.

Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday (10/14/2025) 10:00 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 214 E. 2nd St., Wahoo, NE.
Celebrant, Rev. Jeffrey Eickhoff.
Visitation, Monday (10/13/2025) 5-6:30 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. Rosary all at the Church.
Interment at Deschutes Memorial Gardens, Bend, OR.

Memorials to the Wahoo Senior Center or St. Wenceslaus School.
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Svoboda Funeral Home
211 N. Linden Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
402-443-3624

10/07/2025

Mary Ann Rios left this earth quietly and peacefully, just as she lived, on her own terms, in her own way, on an early Sunday morning on October 5, 2025. She was surrounded by the love and voices of her family, in the comfort of her home.

Mary Ann was born on May 29, 1948, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Joseph and Manuela Cervantes. She was the fourth oldest of nine siblings with whom she shared a close bond throughout her life. She graduated from St. Ann’s Catholic High School, where, after a brief time living in Omaha, she returned to Lexington and soon after married Paul Rios, whom she met while in high school. Together, they were blessed with three children: Christina, Damon, and Regina.

She held various cleaning service jobs over the years while living in Shelton, Schuyler, and finally settling in Fremont, Nebraska. She devoted over 15 years to her role as a housekeeper at what was then Fremont Memorial Hospital. After leaving her position, Mary Ann joined Paul on the road as he worked as a long-haul truck driver. This job took them on many adventures across the US. She became his best co-pilot. Mary Ann often shared her many experiences and pictures of their time on the road.

Soon, the call from Nebraska grew louder in the form of her grandchildren. So, she returned and settled in Prague, Nebraska, to be closer to her family, while Paul continued his long-haul trucking job. There she happily and contentedly embraced her role as a grandmother until the end of her life. Her grandchildren were her heart, and she did not view her time caring for them as a job but as an incredible blessing.

She took on side jobs to keep herself busy, as she was known to do. Mary Ann could never sit down and just be still. She was constantly having to be active, doing something productive, and making sure those around her were cared for. This meant many trips to both her daughter's home in Prague and Bellevue to find ways to help them without ever being asked, and without ever asking for anything in return.

When she wasn't cleaning or finding ways to make her family’s life easier, you could see her spending time with her grandchildren, taking them to the library, finding new ways to occupy them at home, supporting them in all their activities, and celebrating each milestone, from high school to college. She also found enjoyment in walking the family dogs in each household and watching her favorite shows, such as Chicago Fire, The Waltons, or an old movie. And in the late evenings, as she lay in bed, she would lose herself in one of her many books, as she was an avid reader. Mary Ann was also strong in her Catholic faith and was active in her church over the years.

Mary Ann is survived by her daughters, Christina (Randy) Paseka of Prague and Regina (Nick) Bradley of Bellevue; Grandchildren, Amber (Keldon) Phillips of Schuyler, Andrew Johnson of Lincoln, Cheyenne (Jacob) Sobota of Rogers, Skylar Paseka (fiance’, Endre Lucas) of Wahoo, Madyson Paseka and Noah Paseka of Prague. Great-grandchildren Riley Paseka, Alexis Harris, Jackson Harris, all of Schuyler, and Henry Sobota of Rogers.

Two brothers, Joseph (Millie) Cervantes of Rowland Heights, California, and Paul Cervantes of Woodland, California. Three sisters, Linda Rivali of Prague, Alex (Steve) Dreher of Omaha, and Frances (Cerrene) Cervantes of Sacramento, California. And many nieces and nephews whom she cared for deeply.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her son, Damon; her parents, Joseph and Manuela; and siblings, brothers Alexander and Raymond and sister Barbara.

Mass of Christian Burial, Friday (10/10/2025) 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 122 W. Center Ave, Prague, NE.
Celebrant, Fr. Carson Kain.
Visitation, Thursday (10/9/2025) 5-7 p.m. with 7 p.m. Rosary all at Church.
Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Fremont, NE.

Memorial in care of the family.

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Svoboda Funeral Home
211 N. Linden Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
402-443-3624

10/07/2025

Joyce A. Lanik, 91, of Ceresco, NE, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at South Haven Living Center in Wahoo, NE. She was born December 8, 1933 in Wahoo, NE to Henry and Gladys (Starmann) Kuhr. Joyce graduated from Wahoo High School and she attended one year of nurses training. On January 4, 1952, Joyce was united in marriage to Godfrey Lanik. She worked many years at St. Elizabeth Medical Center as an LPN until her retirement.

Joyce enjoyed collecting antiques with Godfrey and the many trips to the sandhills to acquire their treasures. She spent many hours volunteering at the Matt Talbot Kitchen and with her church community. Joyce was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Davey, NE, where she was a past member of the choir, PCCW and the Altar Society. Most of all, Joyce loved being a grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma.

She is survived by her children, Frank (Patricia) Lanik, Dave Lanik, Anne (Randy) Robbins, Gregg (Emily) Lanik, Mitch Lanik, Mary (Bill) Phillips and Ralph (Lisa) Lanik; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Norma Heiser, Kaye Roels and Jeanette Kuhr-Herrera.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Godfrey Lanik; grandchildren, Kastl Lanik, Matthew Styskal and Joel Styskal; parents, Henry and Gladys Kuhr; sister, Martha Rohwer; infant brother, Kenneth Kuhr; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Lanik.

Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday (10/11/2025) 10:30 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 214 E. 2nd St., Wahoo, NE.
Visitation, Saturday 9:30-10:30 a.m. with a 10:00 a.m. Rosary followed by the Nurse Honor Guard, all at the church.
Interment at St. Mary & St. Patrick Cemetery, Davey, NE.

Memorials to the Matt Talbot Kitchen, Lincoln, NE or the Southeast Nebraska Cancer Memorial, Humbolt, NE

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Svoboda Funeral Home
211 N. Linden Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
402-443-3624

09/24/2025

Tracy L. Strahan, 61 of Ashland, NE entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. He was born September 28, 1963 in Lincoln, NE to James Sr. and Carolyn (Johnson) Strahan. He attended Ashland-Greenwood High School. Following high school he joined the United States Navy. He was united in marriage to Rhonda Brown on October 28, 1983.

Tracy spent many years working at Western Sand and Gravel/Buel Trucking prior to starting his own trucking company. He was the owner/operator of Strahan Trucking alongside his wife Rhonda for the last 10 years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren as they meant the world to him. He enjoyed fishing, attending auctions, traveling with his wife and cheering on the Denver Broncos. Tracy always had a hand to lend when in need or a joke to share when your day was long; his voice of reason will be missed by many. In true trucker fashion he left this earth at 10:07am; 10-7 good buddies, farewell.

Tracy is survived by his wife, Rhonda Strahan; son, Shawn (Amy) Strahan; daughter, Katrina (Jake) Blakley; grandchildren, Carsen, Presley, Bentlee, Erin, Beau and Cheyenne; father, James “Jim” Strahan Sr. and many other family members and friends.

Tracy was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn “Faye” Strahan; brothers, Jerry Strahan and James Strahan Jr.

Visitation, Saturday (9/27/25) 11:00 – 1:00 pm with Military Honors at 1:00 pm all at Marcy Mortuary.

Memorials in care of the family for future designations.

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Marcy Mortuary
104 N. 15th Street,
Ashland, NE 68003
402-944-3343

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