Barbara Torczon

Barbara M. Torczon of Columbus died Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2023 at St. Isidore Catholic Church . Visitation is Sunday 3-5 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church There will be a 5:00 p.m. vigil service at St. Anthony Catholic Church. (Please note locations). Interment will be in the All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are suggested to St. Isidore Catholic Church or the donor's choice.

Barbara was born June 1, 1934  on the family farm in Polk County, Nebraska to Martin F. and Cecilia (Laska) Valasek, Sr. She received her education at St. Stanislaus School in Duncan. She married  Lambert S. Torczon on June 1, 1953 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan. Barb was a devoted wife and mother. She was a daycare provider for 50 years. She was blessed to care for 5 of her own grandchildren. Barbara was a founding member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. She loved Molly B. and Daniel O'Donnell. In her younger years she loved to go to polka dances. She enjoyed going to her grandchildren's activities. She had a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mother and the Rosary.

Barbara is survived by:
Son: Tim (Stephanie) Torczon of Juniata– Craig, Jennifer (Chris), and Brett (Amy)
Son: Rick (Carol) Torczon of Elkhorn - Andrea (Andy), Derek (Carrie) and Dana (Olivia)
Daughter: Doreen (Augie) Runge of Columbus – AJ (Rose), Tyler (Jordan), Bethany (Justin)
Daughter: Stacey (Jon) Schefus of Columbus - Camden and Braeden
24 Great-grandchildren
Sister: Mary Ann Nowak of Omaha, NE
Sister: Catherine Bega of Omaha, NE
Sister: Marie  Nelson of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-laws: Joan Duesman, Bonnie Torczon, Lu Torczon, Lugene Torczon

She was preceded in death by:
Parents: Martin & Cecelia Valasek Sr.
Husband: Lambert Torczon
Sisters: Rose Valasek, Fran Ernst, Marge Egr and Betty Sempek
Brothers: Joe, Harry and Martin "Ace" and James Valasek