Through the years, Eileen worked for Purex Soap Factory, JC Penny's at the Westroads, Copper Plate, and Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools. She was a dedicated custodian and school bus driver for 27 years, and the biggest A-G Bluejay fan. Eileen loved supporting her family at their activities and events. She also enjoyed completing puzzles, watching stock car races or Wheel of Fortune, reading the paper, sewing, and listening to music.
She is survived by her children, Ginger (Bob) Rist of Ashland, NE, Debra Sillman of Ashland, NE, Theresa (Tony) Davison of Greenwood, NE, Michael Smith of Ashland, NE, Patrick Smith of Lincoln, NE, Daniel (Julie) Smith of Ashland, NE, Rudy (Becky) Smith of Bartlett, NE and James (Jamie) Smith of Lincoln, NE; 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; sisters, Janice Lambrecht, Marian (Clifford) Ward and Linda (Clark) Johnson; many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by great-grandson, Sebastian Ward; parents, Rudolph and Gladys Matzen; son-in-law, Rick Sillman; brother-in-law, Kenneth Lambrecht.
Marcy Mortuary
Through the years, Eileen worked for Purex Soap Factory, JC Penny's at the Westroads, Copper Plate, and Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools. She was a dedicated custodian and school bus driver for 27 years, and the biggest A-G Bluejay fan. Eileen loved supporting her family at their activities and events. She also enjoyed completing puzzles, watching stock car races or Wheel of Fortune, reading the paper, sewing, and listening to music.
She is survived by her children, Ginger (Bob) Rist of Ashland, NE, Debra Sillman of Ashland, NE, Theresa (Tony) Davison of Greenwood, NE, Michael Smith of Ashland, NE, Patrick Smith of Lincoln, NE, Daniel (Julie) Smith of Ashland, NE, Rudy (Becky) Smith of Bartlett, NE and James (Jamie) Smith of Lincoln, NE; 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; sisters, Janice Lambrecht, Marian (Clifford) Ward and Linda (Clark) Johnson; many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by great-grandson, Sebastian Ward; parents, Rudolph and Gladys Matzen; son-in-law, Rick Sillman; brother-in-law, Kenneth Lambrecht.
Marcy Mortuary
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