Cindy A. Kuklis

Cindy Kuklis, of Cozad, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Cindy was born December 11, 1948 in Loup City, Nebraska to Dale and Alice (Greene) Jack. She graduated from Cozad High School. Cindy graduated from UNK, receiving a bachelor's degree in Education. She taught in Valley, Eustis, and Brady, Nebraska. In 1973, Cindy married Jerry Kuklis. The couple had two daughters, Ceslie and Joelie. Cindy and Jerry successfully owned and operated Circle S Restaurant in Cozad for many years. Cindy returned to teaching and retired in 2011 from Brady Public Schools. Many of her students at Brady excelled at speech competitions which was her passion. Cindy enjoyed living in the country and taking care of her plants and flowers. She loved to read, crochet, host and cook for family and friends. Cindy had a love for pets and playing cards with her family, although she was a sore loser. She was preceded in death by her father, Dale Jack and brother, Pat Jack. Cindy is lovingly survived by her daughters, Ceslie Kuklis of Mesa, Arizona and Joelie Kuklis of Lincoln, Nebraska; mother, Alice France of Cozad, Nebraska; brother, Mike (Jodi) Jack of Marble Falls, Texas; best friend, Jerry Kuklis of Cozad, Nebraska; and numerous nephews and nieces. A memorial has been established in her memory. Cards can be sent to Alice France at 1401 Avenue D Cozad, NE 69130. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Cremation was chosen. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Doug Smith officiating. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so on Monday from noon until 5 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.