Celestine C. "Sally" Kral

Celestine C. “Sally” Kral, 91, of Minden passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Minden. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the church. Private family inurnment will be held later at the St. Anne Catholic Cemetery in Campbell, Nebraska. Due to family allergies, rather than flowers, memorials are kindly requested to the Minden Volunteer Fire Department, Jensen Memorial Library in Minden or to the Campbell American Legion Auxiliary. Craig Funeral Home is assisting the family. Celestine C “Sally” Kral was born August 7, 1933, in Cambell, NE to Albert and Orise (L’Heureux) Heinrich. Sally grew up, attended school and graduated from Campbell High. She married Charles Kral on May 21, 1955. To this union 9 daughters were born. Sally worked alongside Chuck farming, raising livestock, their daughters and extended family members. Sally was the activities director at the Campbell nursing home. Sally was an active member of the St. Ann’s Church, St. John’s Church & the American Legion Auxiliary. Sally loved cooking, gardening, reading, sewing, dancing, playing cards & bowling. Sally married Dale Bunger on August 17, 2002. The couple made their home in Minden, NE. Left to cherish her memory are daughters Mary Kral, Pat Grams, Pam (Terry) Chalupa, Jan (Ron) Luikens, Deb Larson (Brice Welte), Joni Kral, Barb (John) Sullivan, Chip (Andy) Ellingson, Christy (Don) Kosmicki and son Steve (Jean) Bunger. Grandchildren and great grandchildren Nate (Christina) Greyson & Winston Krcilek, Adam (Karley) Kampbell, Krew & Kai Krcilek; Courtney (Ryan) Fagan, Riley & Cooper Grams, Taylor (Mandy) Grams, Cole Grams; Kaleigh (Mikey) Emma & Lane Grier, Crysta (Zach) & Vince Sharp, Tessa (Dylan) Heath; Mikala (Joe) & Isaiah Edwards, Caleb (Missy) Brayden, Brooklynn, Brilee & Bristol Luikens, Kaitlin (Dillon) Kreed & Krew Broussard, Austin (Taylor) Waylon, Weston & Wacey Luikens; Levi (Shelby) William, Walker, Lainey & baby Sullivan, Ben Sullivan (Bri Vitera), Shelby (Spencer) Easton & baby Belcastro, Anna Sullivan (Dillon Feeken); AJ (Heidi) Payton Ellingson, Brady, Audie & Roswynn Ellingson, Jenna (Kasey) Emersen & Andi Hoffman; Erin (Dustin) Elijah, Evie, Matthias & Finley Schledewitz; Amber (Ivan) Garcia & Clark Bunger. Sister Cheryl Matthews; Brother Chuck (Genia) Heinrich, Brother-in-law Paul Kral; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husbands Charles Kral and Dale Bunger; Daughter Charlynn Krcilek; Brothers (Sisters-in-law) and Sisters (Brothers-in-laws). Tributes and memories can be shared with the family at www.craigfunerals.com.

Celestine C. "Sally" Kral

August 7, 1933 - March 13, 2025