Wanda "Maxine" Masek, 88, passed away August 18, 2010 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff Nebraska.
Graveside services will be held September 11, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at the Calvary Cemetery in Chadron, Nebraska with Dr. Russ Seger officiating.
Maxine was born September 29, 1931 to Phillip and Jeanette Robertson of Crookston, Nebraska. She graduated from Crookston High School. After living several years in Chadron she then moved to the Sandhills and was a ranch cook for 23 years for Chuck and Pat DeGanahl of Lakeside, Nebraska. Then retired and move to Alliance, Nebraska. She will be greatly missed by many.
Maxine is survived by: her children, Bob and Joyce Vrbka of Alliance, Nebraska, Randy and Cathy Vrbka of Mission, South Dakota, Betty and Dan Rhembrandt of Chadron, Nebraska, Connie Sutherland and Cliff Dixon of Battle Mountain, Nevada; 18 grandchildren; and 30 great grandchildren.
Maxine was preceded in death by (Son) Danny Vrbka; (grandson) Shad Vrbka; her parents; one brother; and one sister.
A memorial has been established with the Children Miracle Network and the Alliance Rescue Unit. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, Nebraska 69337.
Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.