Delva Jean

Prokupek

Delva Jean Prokupek, 90, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on October 21, 2026, in Yellville, Arkansas.

Born on August 13, 1936, in Beemer, Nebraska, Delva was the beloved daughter of Herbert and Neola (Mahnke) Wascher. She married Charles Prokupek, on December 30, 1955, in Yankton, South Dakota. Together, they built a beautiful life, first moving to Columbus, Nebraska, and later retiring to Mountain Home, Arkansas, in 1996.

Delva was an avid bowler; her skills and dedication earned her a proud induction into the Mountain Home Bowling Hall of Fame in 2022. In her younger years, she cherished time spent camping and creating memories outdoors with her family. In her later years, she found great joy in quieter creative pursuits, spending her time knitting, painting, and immersed in books.

She is survived by her loving family, including her sons, Michael (Xianzhen) Prokupek of Mountain Home, AR, and Patrick (Julie) Prokupek of Gretna, NE; her brother, Donavon (Ann) Wascher of West Point, NE; and her sister-in-law, Armeda Wascher of Omaha, NE. She also leaves behind a legacy through numerous cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Delva was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Neola Wascher; her husband, Charles Prokupek; her brother, Gaylerd Wascher; and her sister, Elna Siebrandt.

Funeral Services for Delva will be private, with entombment in Kirby’s Tucker Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Joseph’s Indian School, PO Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57325

Arrangements are being handled by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services-Mountain Home, 600 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653. Friends and family are invited to visit the online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.