died Sunday April 7, 2019 at home.
Elaine was born September 18, 1923 in Colfax County, Nebraska to Frank and Pauline (Svoboda) Mastny. She attended rural school district No. 59 in Colfax County and graduated from Clarkson High School in 1940. In 1944 she went to work at the Martin Bomber plant in Omaha, Nebr.
On April 21, 1945 Elaine was married to Dennis Vlach in the New Zion Presbyterian Church in Clarkson, NE. They lived in Omaha and Fremont before moving to a farm near Clarkson in 1966. There she was employed at Gardenland Nursery. She also worked at Douglas and Lomason in Columbus. In 1955 they retired to Fremont and enjoyed fishing and boating with their family. Elaine enjoyed gardening and growing many beautiful flowers.
Elaine is survived by her son Ronald of Fremont, a step granddaughter DeOndrea and husband Tim McInroy, and two great grandchildren, Talia and Parker McInroy .
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Vlach, her parents Frank and Pauline, and sister-in-law Helen Mastny.
A Graveside Service will be 10:30 Friday (Apr. 12th) in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(9)
Claudia Gocken
Peoria, AZ Friday, April 12, 2019 My heartfelt condolences to you and all those that loved your Mother. May all the fond memories you shared aid and comfort you during this difficult time.TOM WELTY
Fremont, NE Thursday, April 11, 2019 Ron deepest sympathy sent your way . She was a wonderful lady .Kathy Hansen Gustafson
Fremont, NE Wednesday, April 10, 2019 I had the greatest pleasure of being one of Elaine's caregivers. She was such a sweet lady with many stories of her life. We had so many great times. My father was one of Dennis' pallbearers and we spent a lot of time talking about their friendship. My thoughts and prayers for all of the family. Heaven gained an awesome lady.Colleen Babutzke
Fremont, NE Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Ron, so sorry for your loss. Good memories will get you through this toughest of time. Prayers to you and your family.Jim and Barbara Unger
Fremont, NE Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Very sorry for your loss. Elaine was a wonderful and loving person who always had a hug for us when we came and helped her with her flowers and any landscaping she needed. We loved her so much. She is in God's heavenly garden now and watching over all of us.Sally Fisher
Fremont, NE Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Sorry for your loss.Stacy & Ken Heatherly
Fremont, NE Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Ron, I'm so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.Rick & Cyndi Rohrs
Lincoln, NE Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Ron, please know that you are on our hearts and in our prayers. May the Lord bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time. See you Friday! Your friends, Rick & CyndiDan & Sheila Andre
Lincoln, NE Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Our deepest sympathy to Ron Vlach, Elaine was a great lady and will be missed!Dan & Sheila Andre