Longtime Creighton Resident Neva Bartak Dies at 89

Memorial services scheduled for next week at Zion Lutheran Church

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:45pm

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Neva Bartak, an 89-year-old resident of Creighton, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, Nebraska. Memorial services for Bartak will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton, with Reverend Janelle Siffring and Reverend Cindy Cone officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Creighton.

Why it matters

Neva Bartak was a longtime member of the Creighton community, having lived in the town for decades. Her passing marks the loss of a community member who was likely well-known and respected by many locals.

The details

Visitation for Neva Bartak will be held one hour prior to the memorial service on March 18th. Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of the arrangements, and online condolences can be left on the funeral home's website.

  • Neva Bartak passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • Memorial services for Neva Bartak will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The players

Neva Bartak

An 89-year-old longtime resident of Creighton, Nebraska who passed away on March 10, 2026.

Reverend Janelle Siffring

One of the officiants for Neva Bartak's memorial service.

Reverend Cindy Cone

One of the officiants for Neva Bartak's memorial service.

Brockhaus Funeral Home

The funeral home in charge of the arrangements for Neva Bartak's memorial service and burial.

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The takeaway

The passing of Neva Bartak, a longtime Creighton resident, marks the loss of a community member who likely played an important role in the town for many years. Her memorial service and burial will allow friends, family, and the broader Creighton community to come together and honor her life.