Eileen Katherine Culek

Eileen K. Culek, 76, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place. Rosary service was held at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Cantrell Funeral Home and memorial services were held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 6, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kimball with Father CP Varghese officiating. She was born in Grant, Nebraska, attended Wheatland High School in Madrid, and graduated from Aurora Beauty College in Colorado. Eileen was married to Charles Culek in 1970, lived in Kimball, Nebraska, and later moved to the farm. She worked as a homemaker, helped with farm chores, and held positions at The Flower Haven and GRI. She loved gardening, cooking, sewing, and family gatherings. Survivors include her husband Charles Culek, children Darla, Brenda, and Charlie, brothers Bernard, Dennis, Don, Bob, Tony, sister-in-law Marietta, sisters Jeannette, Pat, Carolyn, Lynette, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Leonard Johnson, and her parents-in-law.