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Louise A. Stenka Harden

16 Aug 1936 – 26 Nov 2018

Birth16 Aug 1936
Death26 Nov 2018
CemeteryWestlawn Memorial Cemetery
Grand Island , Hall County , Nebraska , USA
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195083022

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ATWOOD, Kan. — Louise A. Harden, 82, of Atwood, Kan., formerly of Grand Island, passed away on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, with her son, Dewayne, and daughter, Marsha, by her side, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kan. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island. Celebrant will be the Rev. Jim Golka. Burial will take place at a later date in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island is in charge of the arrangements. Louise was born on Aug. 16, 1936, in Ashton, the daughter of Stanley and Martha (Shuda) Stenka. She grew up in Loup City and Grand Island, where she graduated from high school. Later in life she was awarded her associate of business degree. Louise loved school and furthering her education. Louise was a dedicated employee and was a cashier, waitress and sales clerk for many area stores. Louise married Russell W. Ogden on April 23, 1955, in Grand Island. The couple was blessed with five children. They made their home on a farm near Wood River and surrounding communities. Louise later married Vernon G. Piehl Sr. on April 10, 1966, in Grand Island. They lived there until moving to Ainsworth in June of 1982. Louise returned to Grand Island and on April 9, 2005, she married Chester Harden. Louise was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary with the Eagles No. 378, serving as an officer throughout her life. She was also a member of the Platt Duetsche Society. She loved going to bingo and keeping her mind sharp by doing crossword puzzle books. She was also a Eucharistic Minister and sang in the Church Choir. Christmas hymns were always her favorite. Louise created crocheted and knitted blankets for friends and family. Her home was always welcoming and there was a place at her table for all friends and family. Louise’s laughter was infectious and her simple love and compassion will be missed by all who knew her. Her memory is honored by her children, Rosie (Walter) Umphress of Elba, Richard (Kathy) Ogden of Broken Bow, Dewayne (Loretta) Ogden of Oakley, Kan., Marsha Alvarez of Grand Island and Steven Piehl of Grand Island; a sister, Virginia Fretto of Phoenix, Ariz.; a stepbrother, Butch Stenka; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren, with two on the way; along with extended family and friends. Louise was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; a son, Mark Lee Ogden; great-grandchildren, Destiny and Brandon and William; and two sisters, Agnes Grudzinski and Catherine McCarty.

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