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Elizabeth W. "Liz" Krivokucha
Elizabeth W. "Liz" Krivokucha
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Elizabeth Krivokucha Obituary
She was born in Scottsbluff, Neb., on August 2, 1946, to Ed and Miriam Wood. Liz received her Masters Degree from the University of South Dakota and a second Masters from Drake University. She taught music at Woodrow Wilson in Council Bluffs for 20 years and Underwood Schools for 10 years. Liz was Choir Director at Saint John's Lutheran Church and participated in the Chorus of the Omaha Opera.
Liz is survived by her husband of 31 years, Mike, of Council Bluffs; and cousins.
Visitation Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services Friday, 1:30 p.m., all at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Pastor E. Jon Benson, Officiant. Memorials are suggested to Saint John's Lutheran Church. Luncheon will follow at Saint John's Lutheran Church, 100 N. Power Drive, Council Bluffs.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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Michelle B
May 2, 2011
Mrs K was so great she helped me find my voice and not be so shy. she will be so missed.
Roger and Norma Gordon
May 1, 2011
Dear Mike and Family: Wow! What a wonderful friend and human being we have lost! Liz made everything she did a blessing, and she was a blessing to many, many! We have missed her since we moved to Illinois from Council Bluffs. While we were there, we were members of her Choir at St John Lutheran Church and she made every minute of it 'swonderful! Please know that your pain is in our hearts and you will be in our every prayer.
Julie Adams
April 30, 2011
When I was a new music teacher, Liz welcomed me in to the fold, offering advice and support. She will truly be missed... May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
April 30, 2011
It seems like only yesterday we were all teaching together at Wilson. How time flies! We were so sad to hear about Liz. She was one of a kind! Andrea and I were recently talking about her junior high years and choir. She has wonderful memories. We will keep you in our prayers. God Bless, Vicki and Charlie Mueller
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Rich Boehne
April 30, 2011
Liz was absolutely one of my favorite teachers in all of my schooling. She challenged me and challenged the talented students to do more. She was also very spiritual and wasn't afraid of using spiritual music in school.
Donna Peterson
April 29, 2011
I am sorry for your loss, Mr. K. Mrs. K was a very good teacher. She didn't take any crap off of rowdy junior high kids! That was my favorite thing about her...besides her obvious talent and love of music.
BILL KATHY NICHOLS
April 29, 2011
DEAR MIKE , MILLIE AND FAMILY, SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS OF YOUR WIFE LIZ, MY FAMILY WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY WE GREW UP TOGETHER ON AVE C, STILL LIVE THERE , ONCE AGAIN OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS
Gerry and Sue Schmidt & Lezli Griffen
April 29, 2011
God Bless you Mrs. K. You will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends.
Arnold Martin
April 29, 2011
Wow! I lost track of her after Wilson. She had a powerful impact on my life, and for that I am truly thankful. My prayers and sympathy go to her family. She will be missed.
Chad Lobendo
April 28, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers. She touched so many "children" and filled them with encouragement. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Shelly Bremel (Cryer)
April 28, 2011
Mike and Liz's Family:
So saddened to learn of Liz's passing. I will truly miss her. I enjoyed singing in the choir when she was at First Congregational Church. I will miss the Christmas cards I received and having lunch with her when I was home for the holidays. I will cherish last Christmas Eve Service at St. John's Church--it was the last time I had time with her. My thoughts and prayers go out to you as you deal with the loss of your mother and wife. She was a true friend and helped me a lot.
Katie H
April 28, 2011
Mrs. K had a lot of spunk and will be missed. As a former student of hers I could see her passion for music. She did her best to help us do our best. Prayers go out to family and friends.
Katie Holcomb (Yeaton)
The Schroeder Family
April 28, 2011
Prayers to you Mr. K we will miss
Mrs. K!!!! Love and Blessings!!!!
Jen Pace
April 28, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. K's passing! Just know that she's now soaring with the other Eagles that have passed before her and they'll show her the way! She was a great music teacher and lead us to win many swing choir competitions! I'll never forget "and mark"!!
My thoughts are with her family and friends!
Jen Pace
Underwood High School - Class of 1999
Skip & Jackie Thompson
April 28, 2011
We were sorry to hear of Liz's passing and send our love,
Jo Schmitz
April 28, 2011
I was a fellow music teacher that knew Liz for many years. I am saddened by this news. She will be in my prayers.
April 28, 2011
I have a lot of fond memories of Mrs. K from my Wilson days. She was a very talented woman and will be sorely missed.
Rachel Harper (Omaha, NE)
Kari Zimmerman
April 28, 2011
I have great memories of her as my teacher at Wilson Jr. High. She was a wonderful teacher and person who taught us to appreciate music and performance. -Kari Zimmerman
Maria Brink
April 27, 2011
I know everyone will miss her very much. She meant a lot to a lot of people. She did a ton for me personally, and I love her for that. Stay strong Mr. K. My family's and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Devon Shelton
April 27, 2011
She was an amazing teacher and I loved when she would acompany the choir for our concerts. She will be missed dearly by the Underwood Concert Choir.
Rachel Rollins
April 27, 2011
What a wonderful woman she was!! Her influence on me as a student is one that will never be forgotten. She showed a passion for her job as a teacher by not only teaching music, but also teaching meaningful life lessons to her students, something that defined her as not a "good" teacher but rather a "great" teacher and friend. She will be missed.
Underwood Show Choir
Melissa Green
April 27, 2011
Melissa Green
April 27, 2011
Mrs K always called us her children because she never had any of her own. To Mike her husband my thoughts and prayers go to you and close friend Mary Dolfner I would like to say on behalf of the underwood class of 09 you will be deeply missed.
Love your " Children"
April 27, 2011
Mr.K, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. K. She was such a dynamic person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Laura Porter-
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Michelle McCallum Head
April 27, 2011
In my days at Wilson, she was Miss Thomas. I loved her voice and piano playing. The angels have a beautiful voice added to their choir.
Avalena MacFarlane
April 27, 2011
Mike,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a remarkable woman and will be missed.
Phyllis Whitney
April 27, 2011
It was an honor to know you, as a friend and colleague. Your talents will be surely missed.
Sherry Bevins (Hiatt)
April 27, 2011
She was a great Teacher, I will miss her very much.
Dawn Palmer-McPherson
April 27, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mr. K. She was loved by everyone who's life she touched. Wilson Sngers was a very memorable time in my life. The choir in heaven is lucky to have such a wonderful teacher.
wes d
April 27, 2011
she was a great lady with a geat heart. she will be missed.
April 27, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rochelle Barth,Jamie(Barth)Watts,and Sara (Barth) Fender.
Doug Howe
April 27, 2011
Mike,
I'm deeply sorry for your loss of Liz. Not so long ago it was the loss of your mother. My deepest sympathy.
Alice R
April 27, 2011
Now she's standing up singing again with full voice and energy in a heavenly choir.
Gracie Sigmund
April 27, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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