Deanna Kay Skufca, age 60, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on April 14, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. She was born on November 22, 1960 to Mary (Meyer) and Walter 'Wally' Woodward, Jr. in North Platte.
Deanna grew up in North Platte and went to North Platte High School. She worked at Kwik Stop and was a babysitter. Deanna married Andrew Skufca on July 29, 1980 in Colby, Kansas.
The couple made their home in North Platte where Deanna stayed home and raised their four kids. She loved children and animals, often fostering kids from all over town. She had a great sense of humor and loved watching crime shows. Deanna was a huge Elvis fan.
Survivors include her husband, Andrew, of North Platte, Nebraska; four children, Josh Skufca of Fargo, North Dakota, Martin (Cora) Skufca of North Platte, Nebraska, Stephanie (Makanaokeakua) Ronquillio of North Platte, Nebraska, and Sami-Jo Skufca of North Platte, Nebraska; siblings Doug (Linda) Woodward of North Platte, Nebraska and Walter Woodward, Jr. of North Platte, Nebraska; three grandchildren, Jayleigh, Faith, and Jaykub; and numerous other family members, adopted children, and friends.
Deanna was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant daughter, Keira.
Memorials are suggested to Fur the Love of Paws. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 2021 at The Rock Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Reverend Vaughn Farenbrook officiating.
Adams & Swans Funeral Home of North Platte is assisting the family with arrangements.