Viola died Saturday, September 12, 2009 at her daughter's home in Elkhorn, Nebraska.
Viola Hamata was born September 2, 1913 in Stanton County, Nebraska to Fred and Lena (Pojar) Kucera. She attended school in Stanton County. Viola married Elden Hamata on November 23, 1937 in Schuyler, Nebraska. She was a homemaker and worked for Dale Electronics in Columbus for 22 years. Viola was a member of St. Isidore Church and the Christian Mothers.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Marlene (Dennis) Eckert of Elkhorn, NE
Four Grandchildren: Todd Austin, Trudy (Gary) Joens, Kris (Sara) Austin & Kelly (Heath) Shemek
Six Great Grandchildren: Paige, Jules & McKenzie Joens; Cole & Carter Shemek; Sebastian Austin
Many Nieces and Nephews
She was preceded by:
Husband: Elden Hamata
Father: Fred Kucera
Mother: Lena Kucera
Brother: Emil Kucera
Brother: Ervin Kucera
Brother: Longin Kucera
Sister: Jennie Manak
Sister: Clara Steffensmeier