Rae Jean Radke, 73, of Elba, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Rae Jean was born on May 5, 1939, at St. Paul, the daughter of Raymond Timonthy and Vivian Leona (Verley) Panowicz.
Rae Jean was united in marriage to Richard J. Radke on Sept. 6, 1958, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Elba. He preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 1996.
Rae Jean is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Rich and Lori Radke of Grand Island, David Sr. and Beckie Radke of St. Libory, Dan and Deb Radke of Fullerton, Steve and Kristina Radke of Elba and Doug Radke and his friend, Jodi Whelan of Grand Island; two daughters and sons-in-law, Serena and Joe Chavez of Shelton and Shana and Jeff Miller of Grand Island; 19 grandchildren, David Jr., Jesse, Jason, Justin, Jarrod, Joe, Taylor J., Taylor M., Thaddeus, Kiaya, Maycee, Brexton, Amber, Nicole, Nate, Nick, Nolan, Nevan and Deirdre; and 7 great-grandchildren, Jordan, Gracie, Caden, J.J., Aidan, Sylar and Aisha.
Rae Jean lived in Elba her entire life. She graduated from Elba High School in 1957. She was employed at the Cornhusker Army Ammunitions Plant from Oct. 1966 until its closing in 1972. In Sept. 1978, she went to work at Delicious Foods in Grand Island where she worked until being injured in Dec. 1995.
Rae Jean was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Council of Catholic Women in which she served as the secretary and treasurer. She was also a very active member of the Senior Citizens group in Elba.
Rae Jean enjoyed her church, playing cards, Bingo and loved spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and infant daughter, Michelle Marie Radke; and a sister, Kathy Christensen.
Burial was in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Elba, NE.
Rae Jean was united in marriage to Richard J. Radke on Sept. 6, 1958, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Elba. He preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 1996.
Rae Jean is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Rich and Lori Radke of Grand Island, David Sr. and Beckie Radke of St. Libory, Dan and Deb Radke of Fullerton, Steve and Kristina Radke of Elba and Doug Radke and his friend, Jodi Whelan of Grand Island; two daughters and sons-in-law, Serena and Joe Chavez of Shelton and Shana and Jeff Miller of Grand Island; 19 grandchildren, David Jr., Jesse, Jason, Justin, Jarrod, Joe, Taylor J., Taylor M., Thaddeus, Kiaya, Maycee, Brexton, Amber, Nicole, Nate, Nick, Nolan, Nevan and Deirdre; and 7 great-grandchildren, Jordan, Gracie, Caden, J.J., Aidan, Sylar and Aisha.
Rae Jean lived in Elba her entire life. She graduated from Elba High School in 1957. She was employed at the Cornhusker Army Ammunitions Plant from Oct. 1966 until its closing in 1972. In Sept. 1978, she went to work at Delicious Foods in Grand Island where she worked until being injured in Dec. 1995.
Rae Jean was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Council of Catholic Women in which she served as the secretary and treasurer. She was also a very active member of the Senior Citizens group in Elba.
Rae Jean enjoyed her church, playing cards, Bingo and loved spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and infant daughter, Michelle Marie Radke; and a sister, Kathy Christensen.
Burial was in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Elba, NE.
Rae Jean Radke, 73, of Elba, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Rae Jean was born on May 5, 1939, at St. Paul, the daughter of Raymond Timonthy and Vivian Leona (Verley) Panowicz.
Rae Jean was united in marriage to Richard J. Radke on Sept. 6, 1958, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Elba. He preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 1996.
Rae Jean is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Rich and Lori Radke of Grand Island, David Sr. and Beckie Radke of St. Libory, Dan and Deb Radke of Fullerton, Steve and Kristina Radke of Elba and Doug Radke and his friend, Jodi Whelan of Grand Island; two daughters and sons-in-law, Serena and Joe Chavez of Shelton and Shana and Jeff Miller of Grand Island; 19 grandchildren, David Jr., Jesse, Jason, Justin, Jarrod, Joe, Taylor J., Taylor M., Thaddeus, Kiaya, Maycee, Brexton, Amber, Nicole, Nate, Nick, Nolan, Nevan and Deirdre; and 7 great-grandchildren, Jordan, Gracie, Caden, J.J., Aidan, Sylar and Aisha.
Rae Jean lived in Elba her entire life. She graduated from Elba High School in 1957. She was employed at the Cornhusker Army Ammunitions Plant from Oct. 1966 until its closing in 1972. In Sept. 1978, she went to work at Delicious Foods in Grand Island where she worked until being injured in Dec. 1995.
Rae Jean was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Council of Catholic Women in which she served as the secretary and treasurer. She was also a very active member of the Senior Citizens group in Elba.
Rae Jean enjoyed her church, playing cards, Bingo and loved spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and infant daughter, Michelle Marie Radke; and a sister, Kathy Christensen.
Burial was in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Elba, NE.
Rae Jean was united in marriage to Richard J. Radke on Sept. 6, 1958, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Elba. He preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 1996.
Rae Jean is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Rich and Lori Radke of Grand Island, David Sr. and Beckie Radke of St. Libory, Dan and Deb Radke of Fullerton, Steve and Kristina Radke of Elba and Doug Radke and his friend, Jodi Whelan of Grand Island; two daughters and sons-in-law, Serena and Joe Chavez of Shelton and Shana and Jeff Miller of Grand Island; 19 grandchildren, David Jr., Jesse, Jason, Justin, Jarrod, Joe, Taylor J., Taylor M., Thaddeus, Kiaya, Maycee, Brexton, Amber, Nicole, Nate, Nick, Nolan, Nevan and Deirdre; and 7 great-grandchildren, Jordan, Gracie, Caden, J.J., Aidan, Sylar and Aisha.
Rae Jean lived in Elba her entire life. She graduated from Elba High School in 1957. She was employed at the Cornhusker Army Ammunitions Plant from Oct. 1966 until its closing in 1972. In Sept. 1978, she went to work at Delicious Foods in Grand Island where she worked until being injured in Dec. 1995.
Rae Jean was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Council of Catholic Women in which she served as the secretary and treasurer. She was also a very active member of the Senior Citizens group in Elba.
Rae Jean enjoyed her church, playing cards, Bingo and loved spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and infant daughter, Michelle Marie Radke; and a sister, Kathy Christensen.
Burial was in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Elba, NE.
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