Funeral services for Shirley Kehne, age 83, of Winnetoon, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. February 18, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton, Nebraska. Reverend Janelle Siffring will officiate, with burial at a later date in Winnetoon Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Shirley died Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Avera Creighton Care Centre.
Shirley M. Kehne, daughter of William and Esther (Fraka) Vrooman, was born February 13, 1939, in the Venus Community of rural Knox County. She attended country school District 44 at Venus and graduated from Creighton High School. On April 27, 1957, Shirley was united in marriage to Harold Kehne at United Brethren Church in Orchard, Nebraska. Shirley and Harold were blessed with two children, Peggy and Kevin.
Shirley taught school at Mars District 28 for one year. After her marriage, she resided in the Winnetoon community. Shirley was a homemaker and faithful community volunteer. She was the Winnetoon Park gardener for many years, belonged to Shannon Trail Promoters, and was a member of the Ruritan Club, Creighton Historical Society, Hospital Auxiliary, and Home Extension Clubs.
Shirley was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton. She taught Sunday school and was a member of the church women's group. Shirley had endless energy and was a beacon of faith, happiness, and service to others. She will be missed but remembered for generations to come. We, as her family, honor her life and share our gratitude for her time here with us.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Esther Vrooman; brother-in-law, Hobart Boswell; sister-in-law, Becky Vrooman; and great-grandson, Eli Ebel.
Funeral services for Shirley Kehne, age 83, of Winnetoon, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. February 18, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton, Nebraska. Reverend Janelle Siffring will officiate, with burial at a later date in Winnetoon Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Shirley died Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Avera Creighton Care Centre.
Shirley M. Kehne, daughter of William and Esther (Fraka) Vrooman, was born February 13, 1939, in the Venus Community of rural Knox County. She attended country school District 44 at Venus and graduated from Creighton High School. On April 27, 1957, Shirley was united in marriage to Harold Kehne at United Brethren Church in Orchard, Nebraska. Shirley and Harold were blessed with two children, Peggy and Kevin.
Shirley taught school at Mars District 28 for one year. After her marriage, she resided in the Winnetoon community. Shirley was a homemaker and faithful community volunteer. She was the Winnetoon Park gardener for many years, belonged to Shannon Trail Promoters, and was a member of the Ruritan Club, Creighton Historical Society, Hospital Auxiliary, and Home Extension Clubs.
Shirley was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton. She taught Sunday school and was a member of the church women's group. Shirley had endless energy and was a beacon of faith, happiness, and service to others. She will be missed but remembered for generations to come. We, as her family, honor her life and share our gratitude for her time here with us.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Esther Vrooman; brother-in-law, Hobart Boswell; sister-in-law, Becky Vrooman; and great-grandson, Eli Ebel.
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