James Maslonka

James Maslonka, age 83, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Bryan East Medical Center in Lincoln.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is 4:00-7:00 P.M. with a 7:00 vigil service Friday at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Saturday morning from 9:00-10:00 A.M. at the church. Burial is in All Saints Cemetery with military honors by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard.

James "JR" Maslonka was born July 17, 1936 in Greeley, NE to Stanley "Charles" and Anna (Jarecki) Maslonka. Jim graduated from Fullerton High School in 1954 and entered the US Navy in July of 1954. He served in the Pacific fleet until 1957. On April 12, 1958, Jim was united in marriage to Mary Ann Zarek at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Jim worked for the State of Nebraska Department of Roads while he was earning his degree in Civil Engineering and Business. Jim went to work for Farm Credit Services for 22 years until retirement. He also farmed on the side. Jim was a founding member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and was past president of the St. Isidore School Board and the Holy Name Society. He was a previous member of the Elks Country Club and Holiday Dance Club. Jim was also a member of a snow skiing club where he skied at various resorts across the country. He loved singing, playing his guitar, boat rides, and family get togethers. Jim loved woodworking and creating custom furniture and heirloom pieces.

James is survived by:
Wife: Mary Ann Maslonka of Columbus
Daughter: Connie (Glen) Labenz of Tarnov
-Grandchildren Jacob (fiance Ashley) and Casey (Mackenzie)
Son: Tim (Cynthia) Maslonka of Silver Creek
- Grandchild Branden (Cassi)
Daughter: Jamie (Steve) Miller of Birmingham, AL
Son: Jon (Becky Fox) Maslonka of Genoa
- Grandchildren Shayla Maslonka and Joey Recek
-Grandchildren (children of Mark) Calvin Maslonka and Catie (Josh) Kula
Son: Gary Maslonka of Columbus
- Grandchild Gabrielle
Son: Brent Maslonka of Lincoln
Daughter: Nicole Henderson of Columbus
- Grandchildren Devin, Ben, Collin, and Kyle
Daughter: Meri (Terry Daniels) Maslonka of Columbus
Daughter: Mindy (Rory) Sindelar of Columbus
- Grandchildren Carly and CJ
5 Great Grandchildren
Brother Charles (Lenore) Maslonka of Friendswood, TX
Sister: Karen Carpenter of Papillion

He is preceded in death by:
Parents Stanley "Charles" and Anna Maslonka
Son: Mark Maslonka
Granddaughter Jessica Maslonka
Grandson Brett Maslonka