age 78, Ralston Married Joseph J. Sokolik April 18, 1953, who predeceased her on August 20, 2004. Also preceded in death by infant son Joseph, parents Agnes and Josef Vanek, and brothers Bill and Alden. Employed by Union Pacific before devoting herself to her family and Catholic faith. Survived by children and families Mary and Dwight Hanson - Ithaca, NE Sandra and Bryan Huffman, Daniel, Matthew (USMC) and Rachel - Harrisburg, NE Francine and John Spirk, Joseph, Nathan, and Emily - Parkville, MO Jeffrey and Linda Sokolik, Michael, Sara, and Benjamin - Rosemount, MN Patricia Sokolik and Ron Elsis, Veronica and Patrick - Longmont, CO sister Victoria Arrigo - Lincoln, NE and sister and brother-in-law Marcella and Gerald Zadina - Ralston sisters-in-law Dorothy Vanek - Cleveland, OH Verna Vanek - Lincoln, NE who were always there when she needed them brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Anna Beezely - Littleton, CO Helen and Richard Kravchuk - Lombard, IL Joan Meisner - Omaha Virginia and Joe Hemenway - Omaha Frank Sokolik - Daly City, CA Robert and Mary Sokolik - Omaha Shirley Sokolik - Omaha numerous nieces and nephews Interment Calvary Cemetery.
