Marie Ann Dailey, age 92 of North Platte, passed away October 26, 2012. Marie was born on April 17, 1920 in Schuyler, NE to Joseph and Emma (Knapp) Dubsky. She was one of twelve children and attended Schuyler schools. Marie worked in the family’s grocery store, and in her younger days went dancing almost every Saturday with her sisters and brothers. She graduated as a Registered Nurse from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing at Creighton University in Omaha, NE in 1941.
On October 25, 1941 Marie married Dr. Arthur E. Dailey at Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth, NE. She was a loving wife and mother. She deeply loved her family and grandchildren. Her passions were baking kolaches and raisin bread. She grew beautiful flowers in her yard, especially mums. She loved the Lord and was a member of both St. Patrick’s and Holy Spirit Catholic Churches.
Marie is survived by her sons Edmund (Mary) Dailey of North Platte, NE, William (Mia) Dailey of Ft. Collins, CO, Robert (Mary) Dailey of Omaha, NE; daughters Patricia (Jerry) Kaufman of Bladen, NE, Teresa (Stephen) Skibinski of Sioux Falls, SD, Dr. Mary Dailey of North Platte, NE, Kathie (Al Mendoza) Dailey of North Platte, NE; 16 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren; brother Jerry Dubsky of David City, NE; and sister Ruth Stuchil of David City, NE.
Marie is preceded in death by her husband Dr. Arthur E. Daily; sisters Ella Weber, Martha Schmidt, Marguerite Molacek, Dorothy Molacek, Genevieve Mihulka and Lucille Molacek; and brothers Art, Neil and Frank Dubsky.
A memorial has been established to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church or the North Platte Catholic Schools. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Christian Wake service will be Sunday October 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday October 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Reverend Neal Hock officiating. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday from noon until 6:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.