Mary Klanecky Brox, 66, of Lincoln, died peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2015. Born August 12, 1948 at the Nebraska Industrial Home in Milford, NE, she was placed with the Nebraska Children’s Home (Whitehall) located in Lincoln. Loving parents Frank F. and Viva L. Klanecky, of McCook, adopted her after a long drive to Lincoln in a blizzard, arriving on Christmas Eve 1948; thus they named her “Mary.”
After moving to Lincoln in 1952, she attended Calvert Elementary and Southeast Junior & Senior High Schools, graduating in 1966.
Mary married James L. Brox on December 2, 1967. They had three sons. Her years as a devoted wife and mother were devoted to countless hours as a parent-volunteer in the children’s schools. She was also a gifted and talented crafter. Her projects included knitting numerous blankets for ill, traumatized, or needy children through Project Linus. She was especially known for creating beautiful cross-stitch wedding samplers, which now adorn the homes of many family and friends.
Mary is survived by her husband, Jim; sons, Timothy (Melissa) Brox, Lincoln, Michael (Yanina) Brox, Lakeland, FL, and Daniel (Carrie) Brox, Princeton, N.J.; 12 grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is also survived by her birth mother, Carol Smith, Beaver City, NE; brothers, Jerry Smith, Hendley, NE, Jim Smith, Beaver City,NE; sisters, Sue Riley, Holton, KS, Terri Martin, Beaver City, Toni Hardenbrock, Axtell, NE, Joyce Smith, Beaver City and Cheryl Buss, Beaver City.
Preceded in death by her parents; in-laws;brother- and sister-in-law; and other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Friiday,February 20th, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St., Lincoln, with the family receiving guests after. Memorials to the Food Bank of Lincoln.
We are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Family ~ Don and I were so sorry to learn of Mary’s passing. I first got to know you both when Deb & I played in “Wee Brazen Hussies”. You came to as many gigs as you could and we loved seeing you in the audience, laughing along, and with Mary and her knitting. Later, as Don and I formed Whoozon1st, you followed us, making us always feel special. The book you brought by our gig, from Mary for us, on December 19th last year is on our front room table. It’s a wonderful song book and we will be using some songs from it and thinking of Mary as we perform. Prayers, Love, and Hugs from Don and me.
To Mary’s Family: You must be feeling a great loss to have Mary’s bright presence missing from your lives. My vivid memories of Mary are mostly as the “beautiful/precious” little girl that Viva and Frank adopted. My mother, Louise Visek, was Frank and Agnes Holouns aunt. However, Ken and I did follow Mary’s life and achievements and enjoyed being in touch through email. Tim, thank you for the special YouTube Video that you prepared. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ken and Joyce Weyers (Phoenix, Arizona/Boise, Idaho)
vickki and i been trying to contacct you. we are still in riverside,lost the house.this is my email(bddfromc2011@hotmail.com) me &mom were alright, but lost everything.
Dear Family,
The anniversary of Mary’s passing is coming soon, and I am sure she is in your thoughts every day. A loving mother and grandmother, Mary was always an inspiration to me, and I am so thankful that she was at peace when she passed on. Her energy, her humor, her candor, and her love meant so much to me, and I am so thankful for the times we spent together with family. May she rest in peace for eternity. Love, LaVona
Dear Family,
The anniversary of Mary’s passing is coming soon, and I am sure she is in your thoughts every day. A loving mother and grandmother, Mary was always an inspiration to me, and I am so thankful that she was at peace when she passed on. Her energy, her humor, her candor, and her love meant so much to me, and I am so thankful for the times we spent together with family. May she rest in peace for eternity. Love, LaVona
Mary will be with us in spirit at Jonah’s graduation and all family times.