Grace worked out of her home doing laundry and ironing. She also cleaned houses and worked several years as a custodian at Sunset Haven in Curtis. She also cleaned several businesses and private homes in Curtis. She enjoyed reading and had a book by her side at the very end. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and made blankets, pillows, bean bag chairs and other items for her family and friends. She also enjoyed collecting turtles and her collection numbered over 400 in a variety of sizes. She also liked to fish and spent many hours at lakes in the area. Her greatest joy was her families.
She was preceded in death by her parents and eleven brothers and sisters. Grace is survived by her sister Laverne Whelan of Bemidji, Minnesota; daughter Billie Christensen of Littleton, CO; son Dan (Karen) Smith of Maywood, NE. Step daughter Darlene (Tedd) Hinton of Colorado Springs, CO; step daughter Lynda (Denny) Drayton of Lemon, SD and step son Fayette (Ronnie) Harwick of Alliance, NE. Grandchilden Dan Christensen of Littleton, CO; Paul (Dawn) Smith of Kansas City, MO; and Chad (Jean) Smith of Overland Park, KS. Great-grandchildren, Jessica (Ben) Vinci; Troi Christensen; Trysten Brown Christensen; Josie Smith and Gavin Smith. Great-great grandchildren Cadence, Michael and Avery Vinci, of Littleton, CO. Numerous nieces, nephews, step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be Tuesday May 21st from 1-7 PM at the Blase-Wetzel-Strauser funeral home in Curtis NE. Private services and burial at the cemetery in Riverton, NE will be on Wednesday, May 22.
Grace worked out of her home doing laundry and ironing. She also cleaned houses and worked several years as a custodian at Sunset Haven in Curtis. She also cleaned several businesses and private homes in Curtis. She enjoyed reading and had a book by her side at the very end. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and made blankets, pillows, bean bag chairs and other items for her family and friends. She also enjoyed collecting turtles and her collection numbered over 400 in a variety of sizes. She also liked to fish and spent many hours at lakes in the area. Her greatest joy was her families.
She was preceded in death by her parents and eleven brothers and sisters. Grace is survived by her sister Laverne Whelan of Bemidji, Minnesota; daughter Billie Christensen of Littleton, CO; son Dan (Karen) Smith of Maywood, NE. Step daughter Darlene (Tedd) Hinton of Colorado Springs, CO; step daughter Lynda (Denny) Drayton of Lemon, SD and step son Fayette (Ronnie) Harwick of Alliance, NE. Grandchilden Dan Christensen of Littleton, CO; Paul (Dawn) Smith of Kansas City, MO; and Chad (Jean) Smith of Overland Park, KS. Great-grandchildren, Jessica (Ben) Vinci; Troi Christensen; Trysten Brown Christensen; Josie Smith and Gavin Smith. Great-great grandchildren Cadence, Michael and Avery Vinci, of Littleton, CO. Numerous nieces, nephews, step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be Tuesday May 21st from 1-7 PM at the Blase-Wetzel-Strauser funeral home in Curtis NE. Private services and burial at the cemetery in Riverton, NE will be on Wednesday, May 22.
Family Members
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Lyle Edward South
1907–1984
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Lee Sylvester South
1909–1991
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PFC Laurel Mae South Robinson
1910–1986
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Myrtle Jemima South
1913–1934
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Mable South
1914–1920
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Ida Belle South Slough
1916–2004
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Lynn Jay South
1919–1986
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Edith LaVerne South Whelan
1922–2022
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Harold H. "Lone Eagle" South
1923–2004
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Dorthy J. South
1926–1927
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