Linda K. Polacek, 73, of Bellwood, passed away Friday March 17, 2023 at CHI Lakeside Hospital in Omaha. Memorial Service will be Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Bellwood United Methodist Church, Bellwood, Nebraska with Rev. Dan Spearow officiating. Visitation one hour before the service at the church. Committal in the Bellwood Cemetery. Memorials to the family for future designation.
Linda K. Polacek, daughter of Gerald W. and Maxine D. (Mais) McDonald, was born June 27, 1949, in Columbus. She lived in Bellwood and graduated from David City High School in 1967. Linda married Ernest R. Polacek on July 9, 1977. Two sons were born to this union, Jayson R. Polacek and Jared E. Polacek. Linda and Ernest lived on a farm for 21 years before moving to Bellwood. She was an active board member of the Bellwood Methodist Church. Linda enjoyed working in her yard, canning various vegetables from her garden, and her pets.
Linda is survived by her son, Jayson and wife Amy Polacek; and granddaughter Alexis of Bellwood; brother Gerald and wife Terry McDonald Jr.; many nieces, nephews, and a vast number of friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest of 42 years, her parents, her brother, and two infant sons Eric and Jared.