Svoboda Funeral Home, 211 N Linden Street, Wahoo, NE (2026)

01/19/2026

Lee R. Quick, 83, of Ceresco, NE, entered into rest on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at his home in rural Ceresco, NE. He was born August 4, 1942 in Lincoln, NE to Leroy and Iva (Wedberg) Quick. Lee graduated from Ceresco High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army until he was honorably discharged.

Lee was a lifelong farmer and he raised livestock. He was a 50-year member of the Saunders County Livestock Association. He was also a member of the Ceresco American Legion Post #244, the Nebraska Cattlemen and Comet Lodge #229 AF & AM Masonic Lodge. Lee was always looking to socialize with family and friends. He was a regular at several coffee groups around the county. Lee enjoyed spending time with his daughter on the farm riding horses. He also enjoyed serving as a team penning judge. He was known for having a few one liners like “Glad you could see me” or if you asked his age he would respond, “Doesn’t Matter”.

He is survived by granddaughters, Alexis (fiancé, Mitchell Shukis) Kess and Autumn Kess; great-grandchildren, Lakynn and Lawson Shukis; specials friends, Brittany Koranda and Waylon Thompson; many other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Quick; parents, Leroy and Iva Quick; sisters, Phyllis McGill and Patricia Stark; brothers-in-law, Larry Stark and Stanley McGill.

Funeral Service, Saturday (1/24/2026) 10:00 a.m. at Ceresco United Methodist Church, 421 N. 2nd St., Ceresco, NE.
Officiant, Rev. Greg Reed.
Visitation, Friday (1/23/2026) 5-7 p.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo, NE.
Interment at Mt. Zion/Rock Creek Cemetery, Ceresco, NE.

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

01/13/2026

Henry J. Machacek, Jr., 86, of Crete, NE, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Tabitha - The Gardens Assisted Living in Crete, NE. He was born November 23, 1939 in Weston, NE to Henry Sr. and Tillie (Buresh) Machacek. Henry graduated from Bishop Neumann High School. He attended the seminary in Lisle, IL for six years. Henry served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Fort Collins, CO, until he was honorably discharged in 1966. Following his time in the U.S. Army, Henry went to work for the railroad.

He is survived by brother, Richard (Marilyn) Machacek; sister, Sr. Mary Jane Machacek; sister-in-law, Beverly Machacek; many other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Sr. and Tillie Machacek; brothers, Robert Machacek and Ronald Machacek; sister, Loretta D’Vor.

Mass of Christian Burial, Friday (1/16/2026) 11:00 a.m. at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 130 Front St., Weston, NE.
Celebrant, Rev. Matthew Vandewalle.
Visitation, Friday 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. all at Church.
Interment with military honors at St. John Cemetery, Weston, NE.

Memorials to St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Weston, NE.
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Arrangements by Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo, NE

01/13/2026

Kelly Dailey Funeral Mass

01/12/2026

Adelyne M. Koranda, 98, of Wahoo, NE passed away peacefully Saturday, January 10, 2026 at South Haven Living Center in Wahoo, NE. Adelyne was born Oct. 17, 1927 in Prague, NE to James F. and Adela (Prochaska) Sloup. She attended St. John Catholic School in Prague and graduated from Prague High School in 1945. She attended Midland College, after which she taught in a rural school. She then worked at the Mead Ordnance Plant Hospital in medical records.

Adelyne was the organist at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Prague for 14 years. On Sept. 9, 1953, she married Roland Koranda in Prague, NE. Her brother, Rev. Ernest Sloup, who was ordained two months earlier, officiated their wedding. They were members of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Plasi, NE, where she was organist for 28 years and a member of the Rosary Society.
They moved to Wahoo in 2001 and were members of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Parish Council of Catholic Women and the St. Ludmilla’s Guild.

She is survived by her children, Carol Koranda of Lincoln and Janet Koranda of Fremont, and many nephews, nieces, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roland (2021), her brothers and sisters-in law, James W. and Marie Sloup, Rev. Ernest Sloup, and Adolph and Marcie Sloup, her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Emil and Geraldine Egr, nephews, Gerald Sloup, Paul Sloup, Rick Egr, nieces, Theresa (Sloup) Retzlaff, Pat (Egr) Draper, and infant nephew, Joseph Sloup.

Mass of Christian Burial, Monday (1/19/26) 10 am at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo.
Visitation, Sunday (1/18/26) 3-5 pm with a 5:00 pm Rosary all at Svoboda Funeral Home in Wahoo.
Interment at St. Francis Cemetery in Wahoo.

Memorials to St. Wenceslaus Church, Bishop Neumann High School or to the family.
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Svoboda Funeral Home
211 N. Linden Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
402-443-3624

01/12/2026

Maggie Prochaska Funeral

01/10/2026

With heavy hearts, we share that Kelly Ann Reeves Dailey died on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 65. She fought a courageous battle with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and met every challenge with strength, resilience, grace, and unwavering faith. She died at her home in Wahoo, Nebraska, surrounded by loved ones.

Kelly was born in Wahoo, Nebraska, on October 22, 1960, to Wayne and Carlene Reeves. She attended Saint Wenceslaus Elementary School and Bishop Neumann High School, graduating in 1979. Kelly went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in December 1985. Following graduation, she dedicated 26 years to teaching both high school and elementary students, touching countless lives.

Kelly was the proud mother of two children, Linsey Kaspar Weaver and Nolan Hannan. Linsey and her husband, Jason Weaver, blessed her with three grandchildren, Rilynn, Camden, and Briley, who brought her immense joy.

On June 14, 2002, Kelly married Dan Dailey, with whom she shared 23 years of love and cherished memories.

Growing up alongside three brothers in a family of four children, Kelly learned early on to hold her own. In addition to being a loving sister to her brothers, she was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend. Kelly, alongside Dan, served as foster parents to many children over the years, offering a safe and loving temporary home to children in need.

Kelly was a devoted parishioner of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, where she also served faithfully as an usher and chairman of the Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW).

Kelly enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, baking, watching Hallmark movies, and tending to her floral gardens, finding peace and joy in the simple pleasures of life.

Kelly is survived by her husband, Dan Dailey of Wahoo, NE; her daughter, Linsey Kaspar Weaver (Jason); her grandchildren, Rilynn, Camden, and Briley Weaver of North Platte, NE; her mother, Carlene Reeves of Wahoo, NE; and her brothers, Scott Reeves of Omaha, NE, Doug Reeves (Kim) of Wahoo, NE, and Gregg Reeves (Lori) of Weston, NE. She is also survived by her aunts, Lois Schofield of Hayward, CA, LaVonne Mancini of Burlington, MA, and Mary Kuhn of Hanover, MA; her sister-in-law Kathleen Jelinek (Charlie) of Weston, NE, brothers-in-law, Pat Dailey (Linda) of Wahoo, NE, Jerry Dailey (Jean) of Wahoo, NE, Tom Dailey (Stacy) of Wahoo, NE, and Terry Dailey (Lori) of Wahoo, NE; and many nieces and nephews who will forever cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her son, Nolan Hannan; her former husband, John Hannan; her father, Wayne Reeves; her sister-in-law, Jennifer Reeves; father-in-law, Ken Dailey; mother-in-law, Gen Dailey;
her brother-in-law, Larry Dailey; niece, Kendra Dailey-Rathjen; nephew, Alex Dailey; her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives.

Kelly’s unwavering faith, generous spirit, and selfless devotion she shared with family, friends, and students will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday (1/13/2026) 10:00 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 214 E. 2nd St., Wahoo, NE.
Concelebrants, Rev. Jeffrey Eickhoff and Rev. Charles Townsend.
Visitation, Monday (1/12/2026) 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. with 6:30 p.m. Rosary all at Church.
Interment at St. Francis Cemetery, Wahoo, NE.

Memorials to St. Wenceslaus School or Bishop Neumann High School.

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Arrangements by Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo, NE

01/06/2026

Margaret Mary “Maggie” Prochaska, of Wahoo, NE, entered into eternal rest on January 6, 2026 at the age of 64. She was born on December 19, 1961 to Bob and Rilla Sullivan, of Wahoo. After graduating from Bishop Neumann High School in 1981, Maggie set out to see the world. Though she had a staggering number of jobs, her longest stint was as a stewardess with America West Airlines. After her first husband Mike Watrus, passed away, Maggie returned to Nebraska where she met Darrel Prochaska whom she married and often described as “my rock”.

Maggie was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo, where she was active in the 4:30 choir and funeral choirs. She was a mentor in Tom Osborne’s TeamMates program, through which she mentored a Bishop Neumann Student from 2017 until she suffered a stroke in August 2022. She was also an accomplished artist, specializing in paintings of birds and butterflies. Maggie was an integral part of Alcoholics Anonymous since 2012. She facilitated women’s AA at the Saunders County Jail for many years prior to her stroke and began an AA meeting at South Haven Nursing Home in March of 2023, after her stroke. In the last few years before her stroke, she became active in the pro-life movement, including praying the rosary for mothers and their babies in front of the Planned Parenthood facility in Lincoln.

She also enjoyed volunteering at Saunders County Lost Pets and adopted several rescue animals. Maggie’s greatest joy was her son Quinn and enjoying his unwavering support, his humor and most of all, his good heart.

She is survived by her husband Darrel Prochaska, her son Quinn Prochaska, her stepchildren, Amy, Brent, and Kyle, her five siblings, Mike (Trish) Sullivan, Pat (Becky) Sullivan, Jody (Richie) Poveromo, Rilla (Robert) Eaton, and Bob (Carmen) Sullivan, and many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Rilla Sullivan as well as her first husband, Michael Watrus.

Mass of Christian Burial, Monday (1/12/26) 10:00 am at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo.
Visitation, Sunday (1/11/26) 4-6 pm with a 6:00pm Rosary all at the church.
Interment at St. Francis Cemetery.

Memorials can be sent to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo, Nebraska, for Gregorian Masses for the repose of her soul, with the rest to be used as needed by the parish, but with a hope that much or all of it will be used for the music ministry, the jail ministry, and the St. Wenceslaus pro-life ministry.

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

01/06/2026

Darlene Ann Stanek was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 in Wahoo, Nebraska. She was born to Albin and Rose (Makovicka) Sypal on September 3rd, 1940, in Seward, Nebraska. She grew up on a farm near Seward and never lost her love of the outdoors and farm life.

Darlene started her schooling at a country school, District 33, in rural Seward, Nebraska and then moved to Assumption Catholic grade school and high school in Dwight, Nebraska for the remainder of her formal schooling. She graduated in 1959 and was the valedictorian of her class. She went on to attend the College of St. Mary’s in Omaha, Nebraska, for a short time. A few years later, on September 1st, 1962, she married Leonard Stanek at Assumption Catholic Church. They lived on a farm in rural Ceresco, Nebraska and later moved to a farm just outside of Valparaiso, Nebraska. They were married for 54 years. God blest them with two children; Steven and Jean.

Darlene enjoyed helping on the farm, gardening, teaching people Czech words and phrases, going to the casinos, attending the many sporting events of her children and grandchildren, having pet dogs, and also working auctions for Kaufman Auction Service. She was a long-time member of Sts. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Valparaiso, where she was an active member, involved in activities such as the Fair Committee and PCCW.

She is survived by her children, Steven (Amy) Stanek and Jean (T.J.) Jochum, both of Ceresco, NE; grandchildren, Allen (Sheila) Stanek, Valparaiso, NE, Alyssa (Connor) Zumpfe, Rock Springs, Wyoming, Andy (Aly) Stanek, Ceresco, NE, Grant Jochum, Valparaiso, IN, Ava Jochum, Kearney, NE, Kate, Drew, and Layla Jochum, Ceresco, NE; great grandchildren, Rylee, Jordyn, and Nora Stanek of Valparaiso, NE, Brenli, Breckyn, and Brooks Zumpfe of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Lennon Stanek of Ceresco, NE; sisters, Dee Jablonski, Overland Park, KS, Margaret Bruner, Brainard, NE, Teresa (Dean) Eden, Milford, NE, Annette (Ken) Sousek, Prague, NE and brother, Bernard (Rhonda) Sypal, South Dakota, along with numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, other family and friends, and special friends, Dick and Verna Barry of Raymond, NE.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents; step-mother, Agnes (Nemec) Sypal; in-laws, Charlie and Mary (Prochaska) Stanek; brothers-in- law, Adolph Stanek, Joe Poskochil, Joe Jablonski, John Bruner and sister-in-law, Agnes Poskochil.

Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday (1/10/26) 10:30 am at Sts. Mary & Joseph Catholic Church in Valparaiso, NE.
Visitation, Saturday (1/10/26) 9-10:30 am with a 10:00 Rosary all at the church.
Interment at St. Vitus Cemetery in Touhy, NE.

Memorials to Sts. Mary & Joseph Catholic Church or Bishop Neumann Booster Club

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

01/05/2026

Geraldine “Gerry” M. Benes, 84, of Valparaiso, NE, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Fallbrook Assisted Living in Lincoln, NE. She was born December 28, 1941 in rural Valparaiso, NE to Richard and Theresa (Matulka) Vanicek. Gerry graduated from Valparaiso High School. On September 3, 1960, Gerry was united in marriage to Richard Henry Benes at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Agnew, NE.

Gerry was the heart of her family and the steady strength behind the farm she proudly called home. A devoted farm wife, mother, and grandmother, she balanced family life with a 35-year career as a legal secretary at Farmer’s Mutual. Gerry was a lifelong member of Sts. Mary & Joseph Catholic Church and an active member of the PCCW. She and her husband shared their love of faith and music by singing together in the church choir for many years. She found joy in camping, dancing, family pasture parties, and cheering on her beloved Huskers. Gerry also cherished travel and always made time for a little R&R. She was the living example of her life quote that "You are stronger than you think." She was truly something else.

She is survived by her children, Randy (Jeanette) Benes of Valparaiso, NE, Doug (Mary) Benes of Raymond, NE, Bryan (Cindy) Benes of Troy, MO, Kevin (Jeanne) Benes of Gibbon, NE, Christie (Mike) Weber of Bucyrus, KS and Cindra (Shane) Jensen of Raymond, NE; grandchildren, Nick (Brittany) Benes, Amanda (Adam) Cheever, Brent (Megan) Benes, Emily (Sean) O’Malley, Bethany (Collin) Nielsen, Levi Benes, Sarah Benes, Michaella (Brett) Bendfeldt, Justin Weber, Ryan Weber, Jenna Weber, Christian (Lauren) Benes, Marissa Jensen and Kellan Jensen; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Rosalie Polacek; many other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Benes; granddaughter, Meagan Brandt; great-grandson, Cruz Benes; parents; brother, Charles Vanicek; sister, Mildred Gerdes.

Mass of Christian Burial, Friday (1/9/2026) 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Mary & Joseph Catholic Church, 637 Iver St., Valparaiso, NE.
Celebrant, Fr. Matthew Zimmer.
Visitation, Thursday (1/8/2026) 5-7 p.m. with 7 p.m. Rosary all at the Church.
Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, Agnew, NE.

A special Thank You to her family (staff and residents) at Fallbrook Assisted Living as well as HoriSun Hospice. She was surrounded by angels everywhere.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or 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

01/05/2026

Margaret “Peggy” A. Scott, 73, of Weston, NE, entered into rest on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, NE. She was born April 13, 1952 in Osmond, NE to Ken and Mary (Mueting) Neal. Peggy graduated from Fremont High School in Fremont, NE. She was married to Roger Scott on March 29, 1983.
Peggy worked as a waitress for many years. She and her husband, Roger owned and operated the Ponderossa in Weston for several years. Peggy enjoyed quilting and she was known for making quilts for the new babies in Weston. Peggy also spent many hours helping her husband restore houses.

She is survived by her husband, Roger Scott; sons, Michael Kennec, Bill (Nicole) Kennec and Tim Kennec; step-son, Chad (Chris) Scott; five grandchildren; sisters, Mary (Bruce) Shepherd and Renee (Joe) Doran; many other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Tom Neal and Mike Neal.

Funeral Service, Wednesday (1/7/2026) 10:30 a.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo, NE.
Visitation, Tuesday (1/6/2026) 5-7 p.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home.
Interment at Weston Cemetery, Weston, NE.

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

12/30/2025

James “Jim” Russell Boyles, 80, of Wahoo, Nebraska entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln. Jim was born on January 22, 1945, to Jesse “Bud” and Elsie (Moyer) Boyles in Wahoo, Nebraska. Jim attended a country school outside of Wahoo through the 8th grade and then graduated from Wahoo High School in 1962. On September 21, 1963, Jim was united in marriage to the love of his life Nancy Filbrandt at First Presbyterian Church in Wahoo, NE. From this marriage, they were blessed with 2 daughters, 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

After high school, Jim developed a passion for driving over the road big rigs, working for Economy Housing, Moorehouse Trucking, and Bruenig Trucking, locally. He also worked for Saunders County Fairgrounds as a groundskeeper and maintenance man.

As life started to slow down, Jim started to enjoy some of his passions and other talents. He loved gardening, fishing, woodworking and carpentry. He made many beautiful hope chests for family and friends. He also loved making outdoor ornaments. He loved playing card games and dominoes and spending time with family. Jim was always there to put a smile on your face or to make you laugh.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Nancy, daughters Nanette (Donny) Sabatka of Weston and Jamie (Charlie) Stanfield of Hubbard, Iowa; grandchildren: Asia (Jeremy) Haack of York, Ne; Jesse Sabatka of Weston, Ne; Skye (Paul) Rezac, Valparaiso, Ne; Lindsey Sabatka of Weston, Ne; Justin (Maria) Sabatka of Weston, Ne and Austin Stanfield and girlfriend Katie of Des Moines, Iowa; great-grandchildren; Ransom and Isaac Haack of York, Ne and Rose, June and Laura Rezac of Valparaiso, Ne; and Sister, Janice Wallingford of Lincoln, Ne and many nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and many other relatives.

Funeral Service, Friday (1/2/26) 7:00 pm at Svoboda Funeral Home in Wahoo, NE.
Visitation, Friday (1/2/26) 5-7 pm at the funeral home.

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

12/29/2025

Meagan Marie Brandt, 40, of Valparaiso, NE, passed away December 25, 2025 in Raymond, NE.

Meagan was born December 20th, 1985 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Doug and Mary (Miller) Benes. She graduated Raymond Central High School in 2004, and attended Southeast Community College where she received an Associates Degree in Dental Assisting. She married Nate Korger, and became a loving mother to Owen and Everly Korger. She worked as a Dental Assistant for various dental offices in Colorado and Nebraska.

Following her first marriage she moved to Lincoln, NE. She married Ryan Brandt of Platte Center, NE on October 15, 2016, and they lived on an acreage outside of Raymond, NE for nine years.
Meagan found her peace in nature whether it was fishing, kayaking, mushroom hunting, or hanging around the pool. She cherished time spent with Owen and Everly and loved attending their sporting activities, gymnastics, and musical performances. She enjoyed doing DIY projects, and started her own tie-dye business with her children during the pandemic. She was especially known for her special gift and love of singing, which included singing the National Anthem at events such as the Colorado Rockies, Husker volleyball and basketball games, the opportunity to sing for the College World Series, Saltdogs games, and other big events. Plus, any place with a karaoke machine. Meagan will be remembered for her adventurous spirit, beautiful smile, and thunderous laugh.

Meagan is survived by her husband Ryan Brandt of Lincoln, NE; children Owen and Everly Korger of Valparaiso, NE; parents Doug and Mary Benes of Raymond, NE; brother Brent (Megan) Benes of Raymond, NE; sister Emily (Sean) O’Malley of South Jordan, UT; nieces and nephews McKenzie Norris; Evan, Paul, and Lucia O’Malley; Asher and Penelope Benes; dog Bruno; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Meagan is preceded in death by grandparents Richard Benes, Voyle and Janet Miller; uncle Neil Miller; and nephew Cruz Benes.

Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday (1/3/26) 10:30 am at Sts. Mary & Joseph Catholic Church, Valparaiso, NE.
Visitation, Saturday (1/3/26) 9:00 – 10:30 am with a 10:00 am Rosary all at the Church.
Interment at St. Mary Cemetery, Valparaiso, NE.

Memorials to the family for future designations.
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Svoboda Funeral Home
211 N. Linden Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
402-443-3624

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