Wednesday, October 28, 2020 ~ 11:00 a.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment at St. Francis Cemetery ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
*Face coverings are required while attending the visitation, rosary and funeral mass.
*The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Svoboda Funeral Home Facebook page.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Visitation ~ 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Rosary ~ 10:30 a.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Saunders County Catholic Schools
Lillian A. Zimola, 104 of Wahoo, NE entered into eternal rest Friday, October 23, 2020 at Via Christe Assisted Living in Omaha. She was born November 29, 1915 in Ceresco, NE to Joseph and Antonia (Lucas) Bouc. She was a graduate from Wahoo High School. Lillian was united in marriage to Richard R. Zimola on September 5, 1942 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo. She was an active member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, St. Ludmilla Guild and Altar Rosary Society. She also was active in blood drives and community organizations.
Lillian was dedicated to her children and grandchildren, especially encouraging them with activities and events that involved St. Wenceslaus Church and school. She loved farm life tending farm animals and gardening. Most of all she cherished the fact that the Zimola farm she cared for so much was home to the first place where Mass could be said for the early settlers in the Wahoo area.
Lillian is survived by her children, Richard Zimola, Joan Welzel, Jeanne Marie Williams and Susie Damewood; grandchildren, Paul Welzel, Lori Blum, Julie Palm, Cindy Miller, Christy Vandenburg, Ann Zimola, Steve, Dave, & Brian Zimola. Jennifer Williams Roed, Claire Williams Bluett, Jeanette & Elizabeth Williams, Dana Damewood, Yori Benish, Dana Hansen, Christopher Powers and 17 great-grandchildren; sisters-in- law, Eleanor Weil & Helen Zimola.
She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Zimola; parents, Joseph and Antonia Bouc; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy (Craig) Powers; son, Joseph Zimola; daughter-in-law, Wilma Zimola; granddaughter, Lisa Marie Zimola; grandson-in-law, Jacques Bluett; siblings, George & Emily Bouc, Rose Rezac, Anna Meduna, Marie Jonas & Helen Malousek.
Lillian and I became friends almost 24yrs ago. She was 80 and I was a mere 30 years old. You may wonder, what was are common thread. Well,we share a devotion to the Holy Rosary and we worked together making Rosaries for the Missions. Lillian and her sister Helen were founding members of the Wahoo Rosaries for the Missions. This organization was started under moderation of Rev. Joseph Mroczkowski during the fall of 1973. Lillian was the founder and chairwoman of this organization for 23yrs until 1996 when she pasted the role of chairwoman on to me. I always found comfort in knowing that she prayed for me before she knew me. Lillian and other Rosary Makers made efforts to pray that their club would continue on even though many of the members had lost their eyesight and making Rosaries was getting physically challenging for them. They prayed for a young person to be interested in their group and to continue its mission. Lillian guided me as the president of the Rosary Makers and became my mentor. Over the years Lillian gave me invaluable advise. I feel blessed to be able to call her my dear friend.
My sincerest sympathy to the Zimola family. She was a special lady.
Deepest sympathies to the Zimola family, especially to Rich and Brian. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kal and Pam Lausterer
We send our sincerest sympathy to the Zimola family. Lillian was an incredible person who touched many lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Beverly and Thomas Bettendorf
My husband will miss his telephone chats with his cousin Lillian and our occasional visits to Wahoo and Omaha won’t seem the same. Our deepest sympathies go out to all the family. Lillian was so smart, kind and loving and Will be missed by everyone who knew her and certainly by us.
My condolences to the family. I spent a lot of time out at the farm, one of my favorite memories.
Deepest sympathies to our the Zimola family on their loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathleen Martin Ward
Our sympathy to Lillian’s family and friends, she was a real lady.