Dorothy passed away May 9, 2023 at the Wilber Care Center surrounded by her 2 daughters. She was born on a farm near Swanton, NE to Rudolph and Albie Sukovaty. She attended country school district 80 and attended Wilber High School graduating in 1941.

After high school, she worked in several Saline Country offices: County Superintendent's, County Clerk's, and the Clerk of the District Court. In 1962 she was elected to Clerk of the District Court serving one four year term. Later she was employed at Glaser's Meat Market in Wilber, Morea Feeds in Crete and in 1979 began working at Petersen's Vice Grip in Dewitt.

She married Edward Kovar on May 2, 1944. Through this union they had 2 daughters. They celebrated 37 years of marriage. On December 7, 1988 she married Eddie Vocasek. They were married 18 years.

Dorothy or "Dot" as Edward Kovar called her, worked hard to reach her goals. For more than 10 years she devoted time and energy to organizing, planning and leading 4-H Clubs, Girl Scouts and other community activities. She was a 50 year member of Pythian Sisters and Garden Club. She created a Home Extension Club, participated in the Democratic Party and was a member of United Methodist Church in Wilber. She received awards for her community service. For years she and Edward Kovar worked on the Czech Days Parade Committee. Dorothy continued to volunteer hosting Czech Queen Candidates, making and selling Czech cookbooks and cookies, as well as, hosted family and friends in her home and backyard with lots of food and live Polka music played by Skala's Band. She loved singing Czech songs, and sharing the Czech language with grandchildren and others. She was an avid Huskers fan watching every game, recording stats on her notepad, and always wearing red on game days.

Her other passions included doing things for her family, decorating for birthdays, holidays, Czech Days and especially for Christmas. She was the family's role model exemplifying courage, strength, perseverance and a strong work ethic. She was most proud of her family, supporting them with her love, time and attention. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, shopping, music and dancing.

Dorothy loved to travel and was "ALWAYS READY TO GO." She traveled to several states and Europe visiting Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. She enjoyed meeting others, sharing stories and getting to know them. She didn't know a stranger, and was a friendly, outgoing individual.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, her husbands, a nephew and several other close family members.

She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Kastanek [Larry], Janis Zahourek [Dan], 5 grandchildren, Dana Olsen [Dave], Jarrod and Justin Kastanek, Paul [Kerri] , Greg [Yvonne] Zahourek, 7 great grandchildren, Madison McKeown, Stella Kastanek, Riley, Carson, Lena, Preston, and Conrad Zahourek, 3 stepsons, Fred [Denise], Bill [Deb], Gary [Lori] Vocasek and 8 step grandchildren, Andrew [Trish], James [Dayna], Elizabeth [Vijay] Koobir, Phillip, Michael [Harleena], Nicholas [Dana], Stefanie Procacina [Anthony],Stacie Birkett [Ryan], Nicole Zelenka [Brian] 11 step great grandchildren, Tobin, Tarin, Trevor, Vincent, Lesson, Maxwell, Jaxon Vocasek, Liam Procacina, Laycee and Layne Zelenka, Emmalyn Birkett, nieces and other relatives. She was special and will always be in our hearts and memories.