Elizabeth Ann Polhlopek, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was born on December 4, 1933, in Auburn, Nebraska.
She was a graduate of Auburn High School in 1951 and received her RN diploma at St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1954.
Liz married Walter Polhlopek on May 7, 1955. She worked in nursing at various locations as she traveled with her husband during his Air Force career. They moved to Crestview in October, 1975, where she worked at Crestview Community Hospital until 1996. She was an active member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, a sister Evelyn (Robert) Myers, a brother Kenneth Hug, her parents, Clarence and Anna Bindel Hug, and stepfather Joseph Hug.
She is survived by her children Michael (Michelle) Polhlopek, Roy Utah; Ann Hakenson, Robert (Lynne) Polhlopek, Steve (Deloras) Polhlopek all of Baker, Florida; brother Butch (Caroline) Hug of Lincoln, Nebraska, sister-in-law Linda Hug of Auburn, Nebraska. She loved spending time with her grandchildren Christopher, Kyle, Hunter, Shannon Polhlopek, Lizzie Duncan, Jerry Ingram, Kevin Lundberg, and great grandchildren Taesyn, Emery, and Jovie Duncan. She was also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 7, beginning at 2:00 with visitation at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Crestview, Florida.
A private burial will be held at a later date at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Cheryl Barrow
July 5, 2023, 4:45 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart & prayers are with you.
Jackie Harris
July 6, 2023, 4:09 am
Ann, Steve/Lorsie, Bob, her oldest son, her grandchildren and all Ms Poly’s family – love and prayers to you all. She loved you all and I heard many stories about you and your kids. She was very proud of each and everyone of you.
I always liked Ms Poly at NOMC. She was very good to me. We shared good memories.
May God comfort you all as only He can. I’m sure you’ll miss this special lady.
Love and Prayers
Jackie Harris
Cynthia Leitschuck
July 7, 2023, 4:50 pm
One of the dearest women, best nurses and genuinely kind people I’ve ever known. Love her family and was always encouraging to us with families as well. We often shared stories about our road trips to Nebraska with kids. She love “Lamberts Cafe” up by Cape Girarduea. Working with Miss Poly was always good. We will all Miss you …. One of the grates. Prayers of comfort to your family
JoAnn Qualls
July 7, 2023, 6:07 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about Mrs Poly and have so many memories working with her at NOMC. I enjoyed the cards and letters she sent me after retiring. I’ve kept them all as they were special. She loved all her family and kept me updated on events through the years with all of u. She was a great teacher in Nursing and oriented me to doing Supervisor when she retired. I learn so much and will always remember her as a special person and friend.