Brenda M. Stara, 59, of Rising City, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Brenda is the daughter of Ken and the late Betty Stara.
Memorial Mass will held Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ulysses, Nebraska with Rev. Michael Stec, Celebrant. Visitation will be Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Rosary 10:00 a.m. all at the church. Inurnment in the church cemetery following mass. Lunch to follow in the church basement. Memorials to the family for future designation. Kracl Funeral Chapel of David City is in charge of arrangements.
Brenda Marie Stara was born October 9, 1964 to Kenneth and Betty (Brecka) Stara. Brenda was born with cerebral palsy, and she had worked at Region V in David City for over 30 years. She also had attended the Nebraska City School for the Blind for several years. Brenda had been a resident of St. Joseph’s Villa for the past five years. She enjoyed music, swimming, singing and hanging out with her family and listening to TV shows. She was preceded in death by her mother Betty Stara and her grandparents.
Brenda is survived by her father Kenneth of Rising City, brothers Keith (Sara) Stara of Rising City, Brian (Chris) Stara of Elkhorn and Scott (Cheryl) Stara of Lincoln, sister Diana (John) Worm of David City. Several nieces and nephews.