Darlene F. (Frankforter) Vodicka

August 28, 1945 - May 2, 2018

Darlene F. (Slezak) (Frankforter) Vodicka was born on August 28, 1945 to Frank E. & Ruth M. (Domling) Slezak on a farm 2 ½ miles west of Milligan, Nebraska. She departed this life on May 2, 2018 at her home in Geneva, Nebraska after being diagnosed with rectal cancer on July 18, 2014. She was 72 years of age. Darlene was united in marriage to Gary L. Frankforter on May 12, 1963 and to this union three children were born: Becky Neville, Sheila & Robert Taylor, and Gary & Jill Frankforter. On September 15, 2001, Darlene was united in marriage to Darrell Vodicka and acquired three step children: Ronda & J.D. Korbelik, Billy & Ann Vodicka, and Cheryl Meyer. Her joys in life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also dearly loved her children and was proud of them. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and first husband Gary. She is survived by her husband Darrell; three children and their spouses; three step children and their spouses; nine grandchildren and spouses; four step grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; and brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. It was Darlene’s wish to be cremated and that no Memorial Services be had. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family to be used for a fund to provide assistance to local people fighting cancer.