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Neva Jean (Trecek) Cardwell
Seneca, Kansas
05/23/1928 - 01/10/2020
Neva Jean Cardwell, 91, of Seneca, died unexpectedly on Friday morning, January 10, 2020 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.
Neva was born on May 23, 1928 in Cuba, Kansas to Frank and Blazena Koulea Trecek. Neva grew up in the Cuba community, attended Cuba school and graduated from Cuba High School in 1946. After graduating, she attended Kansas State University in Manhattan. As a college graduate she taught at Seto country school for three years.
On January 20, 1949 she married John A. Cardwell at Ammana Lutheran Church in Scandia, Kansas. They were in Topeka for 12 years and in Wichita for 2 years. They moved to Seneca on August 15, 1969; because John took over the Farm Bureau Insurance office in Seneca.
Neva and John spent their winters in Ft. Meyers Beach Florida for over 30 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Seneca Women’s Club and the Red Hats. She enjoyed Golf, Bridge and traveling with John to see her grandkids whenever she could. They celebrated their 70th years of being married, prior to her death.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ardith Conroy on December 17, 2007; and her parents, Frank on July 21, 1999 and Blazena on December 13, 1983.
She is survived by her husband, John; her two sons, Rick (Diane) Cardwell, of Ames, Iowa and Terry (Sherry) Cardwell of Seneca; and seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 2 PM the Lauer Funeral Home, in Seneca; the family will hold a visitation prior to the Funeral from 1-2PM.
As per her request Neva has chosen cremation after the funeral and the burial will be in the Seneca City Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials are for the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital sent in Care of the family.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 2 PM the Lauer Funeral Home, in Seneca; the family will hold a visitation prior to the Funeral from 1-2PM.
As per her request Neva has chosen cremation after the funeral and the burial will be in the Seneca City Cemetery at a later date.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 2 PM the Lauer Funeral Home, in Seneca; the family will hold a visitation prior to the Funeral from 1-2PM.
As per her request Neva has chosen cremation after the funeral and the burial will be in the Seneca City Cemetery at a later date.
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Condolences to all..always enjoyed race days and camping and partying with her and John…had a good life.RIP
She was a very special lady. Enjoyed it when she came in the Variety store. She was always good for a hug and a great big smile. 🌹🙏😇💗
John and Family, was so shocked to learn of Neva’s passing. I know you will miss her so. She was a very sweet lady and a joy to know. My deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort for the family. Barbara Deters
Sympathy and love for all the Cardwell families. I loved Neva, a special person that I was fortunate enough to help. May she rest in peace.
My prayers and sympathy 🙏🙏 are with all the family and friends. Sister Neva may you rest in peace. It was a pleasure to serve in Eastern Star with you.
So grateful to have met this sweet lady through Jamie an Mary my sister. Our heart felt sympathy is sent to you all at this time.
What a pleasure it has been to be touched by Neva’s spirit. She gave and received Love like it was second nature. I feel very fortunate that our paths crossed and we were welcomed in as family. Neva was Love and Sunshine wrapped up with a little bit of mischief:). Her legacy is certainly a life well lived! We will miss her and will keep her in our hearts. Love to all family and friends. Stacy Cooper and Crew
JOHN AND FAMILY.
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF NEVA’S PASSING. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF HER, AS WELL AS ALL OF YOU.
MOST SINCERELY.
SCOTT GINGRICH