LaVerne Vlcek Duba, 88 of Crete, Nebraska, passed away on September 28, 2019 at Tabitha in Crete. LaVerne was born near Swanton to Edward and Katherine (Sipek) Vlcek on July 1, 1931. She went to high school at Wilber and graduated in 1948. She married Frank Duba on June 7, 1950. She enjoyed raising flowers, gardening, cooking, baking, and socializing with friends and neighbors. LaVerne remembered fondly her time working at A&A Bar and Grill as well as Rut Auction Services. LaVerne is survived by her children: Deb Pallas (Dennis), Vern Duba (Jon Feaver), and Beccy McKay (Chuck), daughter-in-law Janet Duba; grandchildren Leslie Huggins (Pat), Steve Pallas, Jerad Pallas, Lynette Pospisil (Preston), Garrett McKay (special friend Jennifer Mischnick), Clayton McKay (special friend Kayla Gadeken), Sawyer McKay; great grandchildren Pierce and Marshal Pospisil. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank, son Frank Jr., parents, and siblings Ed, Ella, and twin brother Lumir Vlcek, and Evelyn Yanak, and Blanche Sullivan. In lieu of a public service, the family will have a private memorial following cremation.  Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Wilber.