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Sherlene Ohnoutka Obituary
June 16, 1946 - January 21, 2025
CERESCO - Sherlene "Sherry" J. Ohnoutka, 78 of Ceresco, NE, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at her home. She was born June 16, 1946, in Omaha, NE, to Leonard and Helen (Luks) Luft. She graduated from Amphitheater High School in Tucson, AZ, in 1964, and attended Secretary School as well. She was united in marriage to Donald Ohnoutka on July 16, 1966, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Weston, NE. She worked at Saunders County Health Department and Ernie's in Ceresco before retiring.
Sherry was a member of Sts. Mary & Joseph Catholic Church in Valparaiso, NE. She enjoyed traveling, taking vacations with family and tending to her flowers around her home. She was a devoted grandmother who loved attending all her grandchildren's activities.
Sherry is survived by her sons, Mike (Kelli) Ohnoutka of Wahoo and David (Wendy) Ohnoutka of Lincoln; grandchildren, Peyton, Brooke, Aaron and Adam; sister, Barbara (Eugene) Frana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ohnoutka; parents, Leonard and Helen Luft; special parents, Robert and Elizabeth Henderson.
Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday (1/25/25) 10 a.m., at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Weston, NE.
Visitation, Friday (1/24/25) 5 to 7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary all at the church.
Interment at Znojemsky Cemetery in Weston, NE.
Memorials to Bishop Neumann High School or Lincoln Christian High School.
Visit www.marcysvoboda.com to leave condolences.
Svoboda Funeral Home
211 N. Linden Street, Wahoo, NE 68066
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Cindy Dunekacke
January 24, 2025
Sending love and hugs from Colorado. God gave you the most beautiful Mom. She will be missed. Love all of you always, Cindy
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