Alta Jean Nissen was born on December 9th, 1932 in the family home in Norden, Nebraska to John and Ethel Nissen. After growing up and attending elementary school in Norden, she graduated from Springview High School. She then moved to Valentine, and went to work for Northwestern Bell as a telephone operator.
Following her marriage to Harold Coleman in 1954, the family grew as children Lonnie, and twins Kent and Kim were born. Jeannie always had time to help others and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend through the years. Many enjoyable Saturday nights were spent playing cards or camping with family, friends and neighbors. After Harold’s death in 1975, Jeannie met and married Ken Hoxeng in March of 1988. Priceless memories were made as Ken and Jeannie enjoyed life together and made many friends as they traveled the country in their camper trailer, as well as taking a number of ocean cruises. Jeannie’s hobbies included quilting, sewing, gardening, raising flowers, cooking, playing cards, traveling and camping. She had a passion for garage sales and loved to find the best bargain. Jeannie passed this passion along to her daughter Kim and they spent many Saturday mornings together treasure hunting. Her greatest joy was her family, following her grandchildren’s activities, and passing on family traditions. Jeannie passed away at the Cherry County Hospital on October 15th, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She will be greatly missed by all.
Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ethel Nissen, first husband Harold, son Kent, sisters Florence Robinson, Dorothy Mee, Frieda Robinson, Violet Cronk, Phoebe Nissen and brother Johnny Nissen and grandson, Michael Benzing.
She is survived by husband Ken Hoxeng, son Lonnie (Renae) Coleman, daughter Kim (Phillip) Paxton, daughter-in-law Beri Coleman, sister Audrey Van Derlin, grandchildren Marki and Brooks Coleman, Ben and Abby Paxton, Jordan and Patrick Coleman, Dustin Grieser, Matt Benzing and great-grandchildren Max and Zach Grieser and Hailie Benzing.
Following her marriage to Harold Coleman in 1954, the family grew as children Lonnie, and twins Kent and Kim were born. Jeannie always had time to help others and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend through the years. Many enjoyable Saturday nights were spent playing cards or camping with family, friends and neighbors. After Harold’s death in 1975, Jeannie met and married Ken Hoxeng in March of 1988. Priceless memories were made as Ken and Jeannie enjoyed life together and made many friends as they traveled the country in their camper trailer, as well as taking a number of ocean cruises. Jeannie’s hobbies included quilting, sewing, gardening, raising flowers, cooking, playing cards, traveling and camping. She had a passion for garage sales and loved to find the best bargain. Jeannie passed this passion along to her daughter Kim and they spent many Saturday mornings together treasure hunting. Her greatest joy was her family, following her grandchildren’s activities, and passing on family traditions. Jeannie passed away at the Cherry County Hospital on October 15th, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She will be greatly missed by all.
Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ethel Nissen, first husband Harold, son Kent, sisters Florence Robinson, Dorothy Mee, Frieda Robinson, Violet Cronk, Phoebe Nissen and brother Johnny Nissen and grandson, Michael Benzing.
She is survived by husband Ken Hoxeng, son Lonnie (Renae) Coleman, daughter Kim (Phillip) Paxton, daughter-in-law Beri Coleman, sister Audrey Van Derlin, grandchildren Marki and Brooks Coleman, Ben and Abby Paxton, Jordan and Patrick Coleman, Dustin Grieser, Matt Benzing and great-grandchildren Max and Zach Grieser and Hailie Benzing.
Alta Jean Nissen was born on December 9th, 1932 in the family home in Norden, Nebraska to John and Ethel Nissen. After growing up and attending elementary school in Norden, she graduated from Springview High School. She then moved to Valentine, and went to work for Northwestern Bell as a telephone operator.
Following her marriage to Harold Coleman in 1954, the family grew as children Lonnie, and twins Kent and Kim were born. Jeannie always had time to help others and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend through the years. Many enjoyable Saturday nights were spent playing cards or camping with family, friends and neighbors. After Harold’s death in 1975, Jeannie met and married Ken Hoxeng in March of 1988. Priceless memories were made as Ken and Jeannie enjoyed life together and made many friends as they traveled the country in their camper trailer, as well as taking a number of ocean cruises. Jeannie’s hobbies included quilting, sewing, gardening, raising flowers, cooking, playing cards, traveling and camping. She had a passion for garage sales and loved to find the best bargain. Jeannie passed this passion along to her daughter Kim and they spent many Saturday mornings together treasure hunting. Her greatest joy was her family, following her grandchildren’s activities, and passing on family traditions. Jeannie passed away at the Cherry County Hospital on October 15th, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She will be greatly missed by all.
Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ethel Nissen, first husband Harold, son Kent, sisters Florence Robinson, Dorothy Mee, Frieda Robinson, Violet Cronk, Phoebe Nissen and brother Johnny Nissen and grandson, Michael Benzing.
She is survived by husband Ken Hoxeng, son Lonnie (Renae) Coleman, daughter Kim (Phillip) Paxton, daughter-in-law Beri Coleman, sister Audrey Van Derlin, grandchildren Marki and Brooks Coleman, Ben and Abby Paxton, Jordan and Patrick Coleman, Dustin Grieser, Matt Benzing and great-grandchildren Max and Zach Grieser and Hailie Benzing.
Following her marriage to Harold Coleman in 1954, the family grew as children Lonnie, and twins Kent and Kim were born. Jeannie always had time to help others and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend through the years. Many enjoyable Saturday nights were spent playing cards or camping with family, friends and neighbors. After Harold’s death in 1975, Jeannie met and married Ken Hoxeng in March of 1988. Priceless memories were made as Ken and Jeannie enjoyed life together and made many friends as they traveled the country in their camper trailer, as well as taking a number of ocean cruises. Jeannie’s hobbies included quilting, sewing, gardening, raising flowers, cooking, playing cards, traveling and camping. She had a passion for garage sales and loved to find the best bargain. Jeannie passed this passion along to her daughter Kim and they spent many Saturday mornings together treasure hunting. Her greatest joy was her family, following her grandchildren’s activities, and passing on family traditions. Jeannie passed away at the Cherry County Hospital on October 15th, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She will be greatly missed by all.
Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ethel Nissen, first husband Harold, son Kent, sisters Florence Robinson, Dorothy Mee, Frieda Robinson, Violet Cronk, Phoebe Nissen and brother Johnny Nissen and grandson, Michael Benzing.
She is survived by husband Ken Hoxeng, son Lonnie (Renae) Coleman, daughter Kim (Phillip) Paxton, daughter-in-law Beri Coleman, sister Audrey Van Derlin, grandchildren Marki and Brooks Coleman, Ben and Abby Paxton, Jordan and Patrick Coleman, Dustin Grieser, Matt Benzing and great-grandchildren Max and Zach Grieser and Hailie Benzing.
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