Ruby Kubicek

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Ruby Lorraine Vodicka, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2021. She was born on August 1, 1927 in Milligan, Nebraska to Fred and Anna Kubicek. She married Milo Edward Vodicka on March 13, 1948, who preceded her in death in 2008. Together they had nine children (two sets of twins).

Ruby loved her family. She stayed at home to raise the children until her youngest started kindergarten, which then she started working at Danny Dare Sewing Factory in Syracuse. She worked for a short time at Campbell's Soup in Tecumseh, and then went to work at Pendelton Woolen Mills in Nebraska City as a utility operator and instructor.

Ruby retired to take care of her husband when his health started to deteriorate. They spent many years living and enjoying life at Big Lake. They spent countless hours on their porch swing enjoying their lake view, and going out on the Pontoon boat. After his death, she spent her time making crafts.

Ruby was very artistic and loved to sew and quilt. Over the years, she made numerous wedding dresses and bridesmaids dresses, afghan blankets, doilies and various other items. Through her passion for quilting, Ruby made quilts for her grandchildren and many others. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, painting and coloring, in which her talents were reflected in the countless pieces she created. She was still coloring up until her final days.

Ruby thoroughly enjoyed life and loved everyone she met.

Ruby is survived by her children: Sandra (Robert) Spevak, Dennis (Sandie) Vodicka, Diann (Dan) Clinkenbeard, Steven (Betty) Vodicka, Kenneth (Brenda) Vodicka, Robert (Julie) Vodicka, Donald (Denise) Vodicka, Ronald (Lori) Vodicka, David Vodicka, 30 grandchildren, 74 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved deeply.

She was preceded in death by her husband Milo, after 60 years of marriage; granddaughter Stacey Lynn Vodicka; parents Fred and Anna Kubicek; brother Mike Kubicek; and sisters Helen Kovanda, Mae Kotas and Alyce Janosek.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Nebraska City.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 5 with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Nebraska City.

Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church.

Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE

Family/Spouse: Milo Edward Vodicka. Milo (son of Josef "Joseph" Vodicka and Josefina "Josie" Druba) was born on 19 Nov 1926 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 2 Aug 2008 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Anna Elizabeth Tenopir on 15 May 1906 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna was born on 5 Dec 1887 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 8 Oct 1979 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was the son of Matej Kubicek and Katerina Jelinek. Matej immigrated in 1873, along with his wife and his siblings, Josef Kubicek, Stela Kubicek (married a Sperek), and Katerina Kubicek (married a Laurenc).

Matej was drafted into the German army as a young man. Worked as a Mason after his military service. Mathias and Teresa had 13 children, but only seven survived and reached adulthood. Their eldest son, Josef, was born soon after their marriage, and died as an infant during their ocean voyage to the United States. He was buried at sea. Their children Lillian, Estelle, Mary, Edward, and James were all born, and died at a young age, in rural Fillmore County, Nebraska.

Matej and Teresa were naturalized on 4 June 1878 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

Matej married Teresa (Therezie) Hunzel on 14 Oct 1872 in Bohemia. Teresa was born on 12 Oct 1847 in Germany; died on 27 Apr 1930 in Nebraska; was buried in Apr 1930 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The daughter of Frank and Agnes Hunzel. She was an only child.