Rita Vacek

Rita Jean Vacek, 68, of 507 Lane 'E', died Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at her home.

Rosary will be Friday, August 16, 2002; 7:30 P.M. at Butler-Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, August 17, 2002; 9:30 A.M. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church with Father Larry Gyhra officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Nebraska.

Rita Jean Vacek was born September 18, 1933 in Hastings, Nebraska to Francis Walter 'Walt' & Ella (Cornelius) Brannigan. She graduated from St. Cecilia High School in 1951. On December 26, 1952, she married Joseph F. Vacek and they later divorced. She was a homemaker and a secretary for the Transportation Department at Central Community College for 26 years, retiring in 1999. She was a member of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church and a past member of the Altar Society.

Rita Jean Vacek was preceded in death by her parents, 1 son, James Vacek and a grandson Michael Vacek.

Survivors include,
Sons & Daughter-in-law: Mark & Rene Vacek - Hastings, NE
Tom Vacek - Crete, NE
John Vacek - Hastings, NE
Daughters & Sons-in-law: Cathy & David Eastman - Giltner, NE
Valerie & Joel Aspen - Lawrenceville, GA
Mary & Tony Wright - Springdale, AR
11 Grandchildren: Jason, Korey & Ashley Vacek
Heather & Joshua Wright
Jessica Reyes
Travis & Adam Vacek
Melinda, Brittany & Michael Eastman
2 Great Grandchildren: Jocelyn & Alex Reyes
Sister: Carol Alvarado - Rialto, CA
Nephew: Scott Bailey - San Bernardino, CA

Memorial may be given to The Family