LaVerne F. Wonka
Date of Birth
October 15, 1940
Wahoo, Nebraska
Entered into Rest
March 21, 2015
Lincoln, Nebraska
Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 ~ 10:00 a.m.
St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church ~ Weston, Nebraska
Interment at St. John Cemetery ~ Weston, Nebraska

Visitation & Rosary

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Visitation ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Rosary ~ 7:00 p.m.
St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church ~ Weston, Nebraska

Memorials

St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church or St. John School

LaVerne F. Wonka passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 21st, 2015. She was born on October 15th, 1940 to John and Cecilia (Bartek) Leitgeb in Wahoo, NE. LaVerne married George Wonka on August 31st, 1957 at St. John’s church in Weston, NE.

LaVerne is survived by her husband George Wonka and children Gregory & Beth Wonka, Katherine & Timothy Vasa, and Barbara Wonka-Vasa. Grandchildren John, Alexandria, and Max Wonka, Adam & Amber Janecek, T.W. & Jen Vasa, Samantha & Clint Vandenberg, Paul Vasa, Chris & Rayna Vasa, Betsey & Cassidy Zwiebel, and Ben Vasa. Great-grandchildren Paxton, Tucker, and Carter Janecek, Vincent and Spencer Vandenberg, and Harper Vasa. She is also survived by her sisters Dottie Hraban, Betty Jurgens, and Annabelle Vermeline.

LaVerne is preceded in death by her parents John & Cecilia Leitgeb, her sister Patricia Jasa, and her in-laws John & Alice Wonka.

Condolences for LaVerne F. Wonka
  1. Vermeline, Todd
    • March 22, 2015 - 9 years ago

    George and Family so very sorry to hear of your loss of LaVerne We share in your sorrow and know we are thinking of you all and pray you find peace in your memories and good times sincerely Todd and Barb

  2. Jon Reichmuth
    • March 23, 2015 - 9 years ago

    George, Greg and family
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.
    Jon Reichmuth

  3. Dan and Judy Hraban
    • March 23, 2015 - 9 years ago

    We are so sorry for your loss! She will leave a void in all our lives, but she suffers no more! Thinking of the whole family!! Love the Hrabans!!

  4. Russell and Rhonda Andresen
    • March 24, 2015 - 9 years ago

    So sorry to hear about the your loss of LaVerne. I have many fond memories of growing up in Weston and seeing your family. She was always a dear, sweet lady. You all have our deepest sympathies and prayers. Thinking of you all during this difficult time! The Andresen’s!

  5. Rose (Carroll) Wells
    • March 24, 2015 - 9 years ago

    George, Greg, Kathy & Barbie and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Vernie’s passing. I was just thinking of her last week and remembering all the crazy, funny stories of growing up with you all. You are all in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry that I could not make it back. But please know I am with you. Rose (Carroll) Wells

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