Virginia Rae Varkonyi, 95, of Oconto, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Callaway Good Life Center.
She was born on June 13, 1931, in Oconto, Nebraska, to Clyde and Kathryn (Noyes) West. She graduated from High School and then went on to further her education at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln where she received her bachelor’s degree. Shortly after graduation, Virginia moved to Erie, Pennsylvania and worked at Purdue University as a Food Dietician. She then spent to the next thirty plus years in California working at Stanford University. She was a true Californian. On November 4, 1960, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Janos “John” Varkonyi in Reno, Nevada.
She was a dietician for Stanford University, preparing and serving meals for students for many years until her retirement in the 90s. Her true passion was the culinary arts and loved putting together menus. After her retirement, Virginia decided to move back to Nebraska and made her home in Oconto. She loved to spend her days in her flower gardens with her cup of coffee and could spend hours reading a good book. She lived a full and satisfying life.
Survivors include her brother, Don West of Callaway, Nebraska; sister, Beverly Stivers of Oconto, Nebraska; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Janos Varkonyi; sisters, Ardith West, and Barbara Meier; brother-in-law, Mert Stivers; sister-in-law, Karen West; and niece, Marilyn Marcoski.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway with Pastor Karla Sheffy, officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery at Callaway.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.
Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
