Darlene Bures

Notes:

Worked for Dr. L. Arnot at Exter as a dental assistant. She was also a featured singer and played the Saxophone for the Dance-Mor Orchestra with her father, Thomas, who played the four row button accordion. (Milligan, p 223).

Obituary

Darlene M. Kroeger, 89, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016. Born to Thomas and Mary (Fujan) Bures on December 21, 1926, on a farm near Exeter, she loved sewing, cooking, and being outside enjoying the garden and flowers. Darlene traveled with her husband for several years, kept in touch with family, and always took care of her friends. Darlene was proud of her Czech heritage. She had a special place in her heart for her dog, Buddy.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Robert Wayne; daughters, Connie Rae (Kroeger) D' Agosta and husband, Tony D' Agosta, Kay Frances (Kroeger) Francis; granddaughters, Karla Rae (Joseph) Selness, Mary Beth D'Agosta, Michelle Renae Francis (Kim Dorste); great-grandsons, Gideon Peter Selness, Asher Joseph Selness. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Mae Kroeger; son-in-law, Michael Frank Francis.

Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 5200 R St. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center, 201 S 68th St. Place, #100, Lincoln, NE 68510. Condolences may be left online at www.lincolnccfh.com.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)