It is with heavy hearts that we announce Ophelia B. "Phil" Guynan, 101, of Schuyler, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Brookstone in Columbus.
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Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, October 1, 2024 10:30 A.M.
St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Schuyler Rev. Mike McCabe, Celebrant
Visitation Monday (September 30) 5-7 with 7 P.M. Rosary KCs and Parish
Visitation and Rosary will be at the church on Monday
Visitation Tuesday at Kracl Funeral Chapel 8:30-10:00 A.M.
Committal in the Holy Cross Cemetery
Dinner following in the church hall
Memorials to Masses, Holy Cross or Colfax County Senior Center
Ophelia B. "Phil" Guynan was born March 5, 1923, in Leigh,Nebraska to Joseph and Veronica (Walla) Klinsky. She attended school District 41 in Colfax County, Schuyler Grade School and graduated from Schuyler High School in 1940, along with her future husband John. She was employed by Colfax Loan Company, J.E. McNally Insurance Company, George McNally Law Office and for eight years at the Schuyler State Bank. On June 2, 1948, she married John L. Guynan at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Schuyler. They made their home on the family farm northeast of Schuyler, on the Howell's Road.
Ophelia was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Little Flower Altar Society, Women of Divine Mercy Parish and Our Lady of the Rosary Study Club. She was an altar society officer, served on the parish council, was in the Leadership in Family Ministry Program and taught religion for many years. She was a lector, song leader, rosary leader and sang in the choir for several years. She co-chaired the Red Cross Bloodmobile, was a girl scout leader and member of Grandview Extension Club. She delivered Meals on Wheels, enjoyed dancing with her husband, baking, cooking , gardening and especially, time spent with her family. As a teenager, she taught a 1st Communion class in the back pews of St. Augustine's Church while Fr. James Dobson taught Cathecism in the front pews. Father Dobson came to Schuyler from Ireland and served at St. Augustine's parish from 1912-1945.
Phil lived 101 years of life and until the end was a faith filled lady of grace whose kindness and love touched all those whose lives she entered. She was a pillar in her family full of laughter, prayer, strength and love. She loved cooking, gardening, playing games with her family, visiting with others, her deep faith and always her rosary!! She has left friends of many ages even at the age of 101. She will be greatly missed but has set a beautiful example of a life well lived. And Jesus is saying, well done my good and faithful servant!!
Survivors include Gina (Doug) Robinson of Omaha, Joe (Mary Ann) Guynan and Bob (Mary Alice) Guynan, of Schuyler, Mary (John) Ridder of Callaway, Ann (Rick) Norrie of Omaha, Jim Guynan of Blair, 26 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John Guynan (May 17, 2011), her parents Joseph and Veronica, sisters Marie, Ann, Marge and Lillian, brothers Joseph and Charles, grandson Thomas Norrie and great-granddaughter, Olivia Ridder.
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