Zaracki, Alda M. Aug 11, 1934 - Jan 18, 2016 Survived by Nina (Joe) Stewart, Rich (Jean) Knapp, Patty (Ray) Ketelsen, Julia Belt, 14 grandchildren 31 great grandchildren 5 great great grandchildren. VISITATION Friday from 9:30-11:30am at Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home, NO FUNERAL, PRIVATE INURNMENT. In lieu of flowers memorials to the family WESTLAWN HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 5701 Center Street 402-556-2500 www.westlawnhillcrest.com

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In Loving Memory Alda Mildenetta Zaracki

August 11, 1934 to January 18, 2016

Alda Mildenetta Zaracki August 11, 1934 – January 18, 2016

Alda is preceded in death by her parents David Egon Carlson and Dorothy Edith Carlson (Rasmussen), and sisters Alda Nelson and Alice Carlson.

Alda married Richard Knapp. They had 4 children and divorced. She later married George Zaracki.

Alda is survived by sister Dorothy (Gene) Rollins, brother David (Sharon) Carlson, children Nina (Joe) Stewart, Rich (Jean) Knapp , Patty (Ray) Ketelsen, Julia Belt, grandchildren Jamie Mohr, Jay Stewart, Jonna Branz, Richelle Alff, Kim Jespersen, Tim Ketelsen, Brad Ketelsen, Greg Ketelsen, Will Belt, Connie Smith, Hilton Smith, Courtney Smith, Shane Smith, 32 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Alda enjoyed nature. She was particularly fond of her many pets. Her love of animals extended to the wildlife that lived around her spending lots of time feeding and watching the birds, squirrels and deer.

She loved to go camping and fishing. Alda also enjoyed spending time with family, especially visits from the newest additions.

Alda was always reading or watching “country westerns” and was exceptionally talented with needlework crafts.

Born August 11, 1934 Omaha, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest January 18, 2016 Omaha, Nebraska

Visitation Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home Omaha, Nebraska January 22, 2016 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Pallbearers: Chris Smith; Hilton Smith; Shane Smith; William Belt; Jay Stewart; Timothy Ketelsen; Brad Ketelsen; Greg Ketelsen

Honorary Pallbearers: Kim Jespersen; Richelle Alff; Jamie Mohr; Connie Smith; Jonna Branz; Courtney Smith

~~~ Obituaries and funeral leaflets courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~