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In Memory

Ardis Randel (Vukas) - Class Of 1941

ANKENY, Iowa — Ardis Jean (Randel) Vukas, age 97, of Ankeny, passed away on Oct. 20, 2021, at her residence in Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny. Ardis was born Dec. 16, 1923, in McCook, Neb., to parents, Lester H. and Amy C. (Meyers) Randel, one of five children. Ardis attended school in McCook, graduating from McCook High School with the Class of 1941. She then went on to attend McCook Community College, graduating in 1943. On June 1, 1945, Ardis married the love of her life, Steve Vukas in Oberlin, Kan. The couple settled in Ypsilanti, Mich., where they made their home and were both employed in the field of education. Ardis worked as a secretary for the University of Michigan. Following Steve’s death in 1997, Ardis returned to McCook, where she became an active member of the community. She was a member of the PTO as well as a Pink Lady at McCook Community Hospital. Ardis was a lifetime member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook. Ardis was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Steve Vukas; and her four siblings, Margaret (Robin) Hippenstiel, Beth (Cub) Jussel, Gale (Patsy) Randel and Gary (Sandy) Randel. Those left to celebrate her life include her 18 nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and many extended family members. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Memorial United Methodist Church, 105 East E Street, McCook, NE 69001 or the McCook Community College Foundation, P.O. Box 195, McCook, NE 69001. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook. A graveside service will follow visitation, beginning at 11 a.m., in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook, with Pastor Jeff Kelley officiating. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family.

 

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