Judy L. Macholan
Date of Birth
February 17, 1953
Wahoo, Nebraska
Entered into Rest
October 28, 2015
Lincoln, Nebraska
Celebration of Life

Tuesday, November 3, 2015 ~ 11:00 a.m.
Svoboda Funeral Home ~ Wahoo, Nebraska

Interment

Sunrise Cemetery ~ Wahoo, Nebraska

Memorials

American Cancer Society

Judy L. Macholan, 62, of Lincoln, NE, formerly of Norfolk, NE, died on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at her home in Lincoln. She was born February 17, 1953 in Wahoo, NE to Joseph and Betty (Reddington) Voboril. Judy graduated from Lincoln East High School in 1971 and Wayne State College in 1974. On August 26, 1972, she was married to Terry Macholan at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wahoo. Judy worked for the Department of Labor for 34 years until her retirement in 2009.

Judy loved traveling, reading, and watching her grandchildren’s activities. She had been a member of the Clown Club of Norfolk and the Alpha Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.

Judy is survived by Terry Macholan, her husband of 43 years; son and daughter-in-law Scott and Krystal Macholan, grandchildren Crayton and Taytum, all of Blair, NE; son Ross Macholan of Omaha, NE; mother Betty Sullivan of Wahoo; brothers Jerry Voboril of Wahoo and Joe Voboril of Portland, OR and families; close friends DeVoe Manning of Dixon, IL and Jo Anna Sheets of Lincoln.

She was preceded in death by father, Joseph Voboril; mother-in-law, JoAnn Voboril; father-in-law, Bernard Macholan; and step-father, John Sullivan.

Condolences for Judy L. Macholan
  1. Roma Swanson Smith
    • October 30, 2015 - 9 years ago

    My deepest sympathy to all of you.

  2. Doug Weatherholt
    • October 31, 2015 - 9 years ago

    Terry and family…My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family…

  3. Janet Dahlheim
    • October 31, 2015 - 9 years ago

    Sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. With deepest sympathy. Sending prayers.

  4. Janet Dahlheim
    • October 31, 2015 - 9 years ago

    Sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. Sending prayers and deepest sympathy.

  5. Mary Jo Falter
    • October 31, 2015 - 9 years ago

    Terry and Family, Judy fought the good fight but you hate it when it has to come to an end. Our wish for you is that your FAITH will guide and comfort yor, your FAMILY will find strength together, and your FRIENDS will keep you going. Your Norfolk friends feel your loss. Sending our prayers to you and your family…………..Tom and Mary Falter

  6. Chuck and Rita Foxhoven
    • October 31, 2015 - 9 years ago

    So sorry to here of Judy’s passing! May the Lord bring you comfort.

  7. Carl & Bev Heiserman
    • October 31, 2015 - 9 years ago

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  8. Jim Wolken
    • October 31, 2015 - 9 years ago

    Sympathies to Terry Macholan and your family. Terry I was a roommate for a short time at Peru State in the little white house on the main street.

  9. Sue Dendinger
    • November 1, 2015 - 9 years ago

    I was sorry to hear ofJudy’s passing. Remembering all the good times in Norfolk. Godbless

  10. Anonymous
    • November 2, 2015 - 9 years ago

    Good bye cousin. Prayers and thoughts to you and family.

  11. Bruce Shively
    • November 2, 2015 - 9 years ago

    Terry and Family, So sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. She has battled this for a long time so now she is at peace! God’s blessing to you during this most troublesome time. Bruce Shively

  12. Nancy (Waltke) Lammers
    • November 2, 2015 - 9 years ago

    Terry and family,
    Sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. She is now in a better place. Remember all the good times. Your Norfolk friends are thinking of you.

  13. Barb Trouba McCartney and Gerald & Billie Jo Trouba
    • November 2, 2015 - 9 years ago

    Keeping you close in thought during this sad time and wishing you moments of peace.

  14. Larry and Gigi inness
    • November 2, 2015 - 9 years ago

    Our sincerest sympathy to you,Terry, and your family at this time.

  15. Jane Carter Gibbs
    • November 2, 2015 - 9 years ago

    I’m sorry for your loss. Judy made the world a little brighter for all of us.

  16. Bob Bamsey
    • November 3, 2015 - 9 years ago

    I can still hear her voice from the stands at events. Thank you, Terry, Judy, and the Macholans, for enriching the lives of your sons and their friends.

  17. Karen O'Connor - North Platte,NE
    • November 3, 2015 - 9 years ago

    I remember Judy from being at trainings with her through the Dept. of Labor. She was always full of energy and had a big smile. May she rest in the loving arms of God.

  18. Liz Nickerson
    • November 3, 2015 - 9 years ago

    Scott and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. The Nickerson Family, Blair

  19. • November 4, 2015 - 9 years ago

    We are sorry to hear of the passing of Judy. You have our sympathy and friendship. Mike and Kay Tibbels

  20. Rose Rosengren
    • December 23, 2015 - 8 years ago

    While looking for information about a classmate who just died, I saw Judy ‘s obituary. So sorry. My sympathy to you and your sons.

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