Thursday, November 19, 2020 ~ 10:30 a.m.
Svoboda Funeral Home ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Thursday, November 19, 2020 ~ 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Svoboda Funeral Home ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Weston Volunteer Fire Department
*The funeral will be live streamed on the Svoboda Funeral Home Facebook page.
Karen K. Hrdlicka, 72, of Norfolk, NE, formerly of Weston, NE, entered into rest on Friday, November 13, 2020 in Norfolk, NE. She was born February 6, 1948 in Lincoln, NE to James Albert and Betty Jean (Swenson) Behrens. Karen graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966.
She owned and operated the Ponderosa Bar in Weston for over 20 years. After she sold the Ponderosa, Karen worked at Region V Services until her retirement. In her younger years, Karen was a member of the Weston Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.
She is survived by children, Marci (Thomas) Sackie of Fairfax, VA, Marc Hrdlicka of Weston, NE, Malinda (Larry) Collier of Lincoln, NE and Mickel Burgess of Missoula, MT; 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brothers, James (Melanie) Behrens of Lincoln, NE, Robert (Deborah) Allensworth of Perkins, OK and Donnie (Cindy) Allensworth of Stillwater, OK; many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Debra Bickford; parents, James and Betty Behrens; sister, Billie Kolesar.
I’m so very sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. I love Karen very much. We spent alot of time together. Laughed alot of laughs and cried alot of tears. Karen had a sharp wit and always had something interesting to say. She deeply cared for her children. And her grandchildren made her so happy. I’m comforted to know Karen’s not in pain anymore. Fly High with the Angels Karen. I’ll always miss you.
Just saw this notice. Deepest sympathies to Karen’s family. I enjoyed getting to know her and to work with her at Region V Services in Wahoo until her retirement. She provided a family atmosphere to those whom she cared for. Kal Lausterer