Alice J. Filipi

Alice Jean Filipi was born to Jerry and Emily (Vidlak) Placek on a farm in Jefferson County on August 4, 1933 and passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Country House Assisted Living in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 90 years and 4 days. Alice attended country school and graduated from Swanton High School with the class of 1949. She was married to Lumir Filipi at the Swanton Methodist Church on April 25, 1951. Four children were born to this union: Gary, Larry, Loren and Donna. As a young girl, Alice worked at Rezabek’s IGA store. After marrying Lumir, they made their home on a farm northwest of Western where she lived for 40 years before retiring to Milligan. After raising her family, she went to work at Milligan House of Meats for 9 years and then went to work at Fillmore County Hospital where she worked in housekeeping for 10 years, with the last 2 years being a supervisor. Her favorite job was babysitting James Sluka until he attended kindergarten. Alice enjoyed her 9 grandchildren: Gene, Dan, Nate, Lindsay, Amber, Troy, Dustin, Tyler & Kyle. She also enjoyed her great grandchildren: Carter, Samantha, Dylan, Cade, Jax, Reese, Palmer, Harlo, Briar & Callie. She spoiled them with rolls, cinnamon rolls, kolaches and everything else yummy. Alice was proud of their many accomplishments, and she attended countless activities including football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, & dance. Although we were sad to see Alice go, we take comfort in knowing that she was waiting for her son, Larry, as he made the journey nearly 16 hours after her passing. We are confident a good reunion is occurring between Alice, Lumir, Gary and Larry. We would like to thank CountryHouse Residence and Tabitha Hospice for the wonderful care that they gave our mother and grandmother. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry & Emily Placek; husband, Lumir Filipi; son, Gary Filipi; grand daughter-in-law, Renee Filipi; sisters, Anna Slama and Dorothy Strouf; brother-in-law, Robert E. Slama; and nephew Robert D. Slama. She was survived by sons, Larry & wife Debra Filipi, Loren & wife Beverly Filipi; Daughter, Donna & husband Norman Wentworth; daughter-in-law, Judy Filipi; grandchildren, Gene & wife Rachel Filipi, Daniel Filipi & Friend Tiffany Ressetar, Nathan & wife Amy Filipi, Lindsay & husband Mike Densberger, Amber & husband Brock Morrison, Troy & wife Amanda Filipi, Dustin & wife Carey Filipi, Tyler Wentworth & Friend Estefany Cerda and Kyle Wentworth; great grandchildren, Carter, Samantha, Jax, & Harlo Filipi, Dylan & Cade Filipi, Reese & Palmer Filipi, Briar & Callie Morrison; and brother-in-law Larry Strouf. A Funeral Service for Alice was held on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska. Kim Dunker presided over the Funeral Service. The recorded selections played during the service were “Life’s Railway To Heaven” and “Innocence Waltz.” Pallbearers for the Funeral Service included Gene Filipi, Dan Filipi, Nate Filipi, Troy Filipi, Dustin Filipi, Tyler Wentworth, Kyle Wentworth, and James Sluka. Honorary pallbearers included Lindsay Densberger and Amber Morrison. A Graveside Service was held in the Atlanta Cemetery following the Funeral Service. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

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Alice J. Filipi

August 4, 1933 - August 8, 2023