Pamela Kay (Swedenburg) Ostransky
October 21, 1960-July 13, 2024
Pamela passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2024, in Papillion, NE at the age of 63. Pam is survived by husband Michael and daughter Jayden of Papillion, NE. She is also survived by her mother Marjorie (Hanquist) Swedenburg-Johnson of Stromsburg, NE; brother Craig (Deb) Swedenburg of Lincoln, NE and sister-in-law Cathy Swedenburg of Stromsburg, NE; nieces Caley (Adam) Carlson, Candice Swedenburg both of Lincoln, NE.; Nephews Curtis (Cara) Swedenburg of Polk, NE and Cole (fiancé Christina) Swedenburg of Lincoln, NE.; In-laws: Mary (Tom) Oltnan and Marvin Ostransky; Nieces-in-law Janie (Justin) Nuss, Dawn (Chad) Bodine, and J.T. (Hanna) Oltman.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Swedenburg, and brother Allen who passed at birth. Also, by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Fred and JoAnn Ostransky.
Pam attended Clarks Public and High School, graduating in 1979. She completed her associates degree from the Lincoln School of Commerce in 1981. She worked in the legal office of Vestecka and Buethe in Lincoln, NE after college. In 1991 she moved to Papillion, NE and worked in the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office under County Attorney Mike Wellman. In 1993 she became the bailiff for her former colleague in the County Attorney’s Office, Judge Lawrence Gendler and worked initially with the court reporter, Gretchen Thomas, and then for most of those years with her successor, Danette Thibault, until Pam’s retirement in November 2022.
Pam was Married to Michael on March 20, 1993 (31 years) and has one daughter Jayden Nicole who attends Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in Marshall, MN.
She loved to travel and explored much of the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe and the United States on trips with friends and family. She always said that looking good made you feel good and was never without makeup and painted nails. She loved the water, making many trips to Lake of the Ozarks, spending time in their condo in Osage Beach, MO and boating on the lake at Hawaiian Village. Her most recent travels included a trip to Mexico with her friends of 30 years, “the Sarpy Sisters”. She and Mike also hosted several different cruises to the Caribbean with as many as 80 family and friends.
Pam lived at Hawaiian Village for nearly 25 years, currently remodeling their home to kick off retirement, the project was not completed before her death, but her husband hopes to have it completed to make her proud and fulfill her dreams. Pam was a loving mother, always going the extra mile for her daughter and husband. She was an amazing baker with chocolate chip cookies, brownies and pies as her specialties. She had quick fingers and could type 120+ words per minute, was also fast at shorthand, and loved to correct grammar and proofread papers and reports.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Catholic Charities Adoption Service or St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
VISITATION: Friday July 19, 2024, from 4:00-7:00PM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 5801 Oak Hills Drive with a VIGIL SERVICE at 7:00PM.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 10:00AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
INTERMENT: Resurrection Cemetery
To view a live broadcast of the service please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click the “Live Cast” button at the top of the home page.
23 Comments
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Michaela, David , and MaKenna
Many thoughts and prayers for the family❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Mike and Jayden
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Pam. We love all of you so much. May our loving memories of dear Pam carry us through this difficult time.
Mike and Jaden. My condolences for the loss your wife and your mother. She was amazing. Course I don’t have tell you that. ❤️🙏
Mike and Jaden the world was blessed to have such a great person. We will be pray for your family though these hard times.
Mike & family..
Pam was one of the sweetest, most caring of the Lord’s people on earth. She is waiting for you in heaven & you now have another personal representative in heaven to keep track of you. Blessings to all of you. 💌
My prayers are with the entire family! I’m just in complete shock. PK was an amazing woman. I feel so privelaged that I was able to know her. Pam was considered a fourth child in our family. May she rest in eternal peace and watch over all of us.
Many hugs and prayers to the Swedenburg/Ostransky families.
DeAnn and Phil Brogan
My deepest sympathies. This just heartbreaking. You are in my thoughts and prayers. This should not have happened to such a wonderful person. Why the good have to be taken from us, I will never understand.
Mike and Jayden, so sorry to receive the news of Pam’s passing. I will keep both of you and your family in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Sending much light and peace, Kirk Ellis
Mike and Jayden – So very sorry for this tremendous and tragic loss. May God comfort and give you peace in the amazing memories that you will always cherish. Prayers and love – Donnie and Janet
Sending ((hugs)) and prayers.
Fay Sampson (Mrs. Sampson)
My heartfelt sympathies to Pam’s family. May she Rest In Peace and the Perpetual Light shine upon her. CHS class of ‘79 ❤️
My sincere sympathy to Mike and Jayden and the rest of Pam’s family. My wife Nancy(Hannappel) and her family were great friends with the Swedburg family. Pam always had the kindest soul. She would ask about Nancy during her illness and send her blessings. Although we terribly miss our loved ones, It gives me comfort that they are now with family members and friends, May God’s peace be with you all.
We are praying for you and your family during this time.
We are so sorry for your loss. This is such a shock to me. She was the sweetest and most sassiest person I have known. Always had a smile and a great outlook on life. I know you will miss her terribly. Many prayers and hugs to all.
Michael, Jayden & family…our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Rene & Joy Nelson (Urban Utilities, Inc.)
Mike and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure Mrs. O is welcoming Pam with open arms, along with her dad, etc. May her memory be a blessing.
Mike and Jayden: Mary and I are out of state until next week and wish we could extend our condolences in person. Pam was a wonderful annd exceptional person.
Mike and Jayden please accept my condolences I know your loss is overwhelming please let the grace of god guide you Charlie
The loss we felt when God called her home is not the worst feeling in the world, missing her for the rest of our lives is. How can it be that she died? We can’t comprehend this reality, how do we cope with this situation we do not want? We will cherish all of the memories we shared, and there were many, vacations, parties, dinners, celebrations, but we will grieve all the memories we had yet to make. She was a best friend, a second mom to our three boys, and an incredibly caring person. Friendship is such a gift, we are blessed to have known someone who makes it so hard to say goodbye. We will miss you forever. Love, Ed and Mary Alex
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our cousin and friend. Pam was such a beautiful person and had a huge heart for family and friends. We have so many great memories! From trips to the Ozarks, cruises, our wedding in Mexico, family reunions, and all the cove parties that Mike and Pam hosted. Pam always knew how to have fun! I hope Pam has a margarita in her hand and is having a party in heaven. She will be missed so much. Mike & Jayden-we are always here for you. Wishing you both strength, healing and comfort during this difficult time. Cherish all the great memories that you shared together. We love you.
We are so sorry to hear of Pam’s sudden passing. Our deepest sympathies.
My prayers are with all of you. I have fond memories of Hawaiian Village. Pam was an amazing lady who will be missed dearly.
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