Grace Vivian Beranek, 86, formerly of Ceresco, NE, was born on November 15, 1928 to Emory and Rachel (Marshall) Aldrich in rural Wolbach, NE.

Growing up she attended grade schools in Central City, NE, Council Bluffs, IA, and Atlantic, IA. She later graduated from Wahoo High School in the class of 1946. Following high school she attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln, receiving her teacher’s certificate after a year. As a teacher, she taught at District 42 School in rural Ithaca.

After her teaching career, she spent many years at various jobs as a cook and food coordinator. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Davey and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo. She served for various organizations including the Ceresco Seniors, the Wahoo Share Program, and St. Mary’s Choir. Her hobbies included painting scenery; having studied under known artist Oscar Sermonti of Omaha, music, bird watching, gardening; with a strong love for irises, and baking, especially cinnamon rolls for her sons before annual hunting trips.

She is survived by her children, David L. and Patti Styskal of Wahoo, Thomas D. and Roxanne Styskal of Ceresco, NE, and Patricia A. Svara of Wahoo; daughter-in-law, Kareen Styskal; grandchildren, Tim Svara and Carrie, Tom and Tam Svara, Kindra and Gus Schliffke, Brian and Danielle Styskal, and Chris Styskal; great grandchildren, TJ, Chelsea and Branden, Wyatt, Kyle, Adam, Payton, Jayse and Grayson; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lloyd, Orville, Guy, Alva, and Ralph; sisters, Violet, Ruth, Mable, and Ruby; son, Gene; and son-in-law, Mike Svara.