Ardythe L. (Eklof) Salerno
April 4, 1929- September 26, 2024
Ardy, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born in Stanton, IA in 1929.
She moved to Omaha in 1947 at the age of 18 to go to Business School. There, she met her devoted husband of 67 years, Joe Salerno. Together they raised three children: Liz Heese, Mike Salerno and Mark Salerno. Ardy was a loving and supportive mother and wife. She had a kind heart and great strength. She was an avid volunteer for charities in Omaha and she loved antiquing, bridge, entertaining and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 2013.
She is survived by her daughter Liz Heese (Jim, deceased), Mike (Carmen) and Mark (Carol); four grandchildren: Laura DiMaio (Heese), Brian Heese (Allie), Kyrie Stanley (Dan) and Anthony Salerno; six great-grandchildren: Vincent DiMaio, Giovanni DiMaio, Gemma DiMaio, Kamille Stanley, Amelia Stanley, and Westin Stanley.
All of us will miss her loving and positive spirit.
VISITATION: Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 5pm to 7pm at the West Center Chapel, followed by VIGIL SERVICE at 7pm. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Thursday, October 3 at 10am at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 1920 N. 102nd St.
Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
To view live broadcasts of the Vigil Service and Mass, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click the “Live Cast” button at the top of the home page.
3 Comments
Mark and family,
Extending my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. Wishing peace and comfort to your entire family.
Thank you for sharing Ardy with some of her hometown, Stanton, IA family and friends over the years. I knew her through her brother Chuck and his wife Pat Eklof. They told stories of her early years in our town and a few folks still knew her and the family history that was often shared by Chuck. Chuck always reported when there had been a family gathering in Omaha. We were so happy to have you bring her to Stanton for the memorial celebration when Chuck passed away just two years ago. May God continue to keep her memory in your hearts and may you always celebrate her in your lives. Ann Athy, family friend from Stanton.
I’m so sorry to hear about ARDY. It seems as if an entire segment is now missing to me. I loved hearing all the stories about the good old days and I’m grateful to have been a small part of this family. ARDY was an incredible woman and I admired her greatly. She will forever be remembered. I hope they are all reunited in heaven and together again. Much love to Liz, Mike and Carmen and Mark and Carol as well as all the kids.
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