Phyllis Zoucha, age 90 of Columbus passed away, Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Brookestone Acres.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is Monday 4-7 p.m. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service all at the Church. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning 9:30 a.m. until service time at the Church. Interment will be in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
Phyllis was born September 5, 1932 in Lindsay, Nebraska to Anton and Margaret (Pfeifer) Nienaber. She graduated from Lindsay Holy Family High School in 1950. She was united in marriage to Cyril Zoucha on June 6, 1956 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay. The couple farmed northwest of Monroe until 1965 when they moved to Columbus. In 1967 they then returned to farming until 1979 when they moved to Columbus and have resided since. She was active in the family business, Zoucha Auction and Realty Company. Phyllis was an active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She volunteered in many areas: St. Theresa Sodality, Eucharistic Adoration, bazaar, and K.C. fish fry. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, baking, word puzzles, dancing, sewing, and watching daily Mass on NCN.
Phyllis is survived by: Son: Ron (Joanne) Zoucha, Columbus, NE Daughter: Deb (Jim) Bogus, Columbus, NE Daughter: Chris (Gene) Schumacher, Columbus, NE Son: Rick (Cheryl) Zoucha, Columbus, NE Son: Randy Zoucha of Lincoln, NE 12 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Norma Korth of Fremont, NE Sister: Clareen Prothman of Albion, NE Brother: Msgr. Bob Nienaber of Omaha, NE Sister: Sr. Jane Nienaber, Joliet Franciscan of Downers Grove, IL Brother: Jack (Joan) Nienaber of Hastings, NE Sister: Mary Anne (Franz) Haas of Germany Sister-in-law: Mary Lou Nienaber of Lindsay, NE Numerous nieces and nephews
She is preceded in death by: Husband: Cyril Zoucha Parents: Anton and Margaret Nienaber In-laws: Mike and Leona (Tworek) Zoucha Sister: Betty Zoucha Brothers: Jerry (Mary Ann) Nienaber and Harry Nienaber Brothers-in-law: Norbert Zoucha, Bob Korth, Ray Prothman, Ron Groski In-laws: Adeline (Ron) Ternus Twin siblings in infancy: Joseph and Mary Nienaber Great Granddaughter: Theresa Elizabeth Scott
Source: McKown Funeral Home
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