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Shirley Ann Meneely Laudenklos
18 Oct 1935 – 13 Apr 2020
| Birth | 18 Oct 1935 |
| Death | 13 Apr 2020 |
| Cemetery | Hope Cemetery Platte County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Judy Johnson on 14 Apr 2020 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209079932 |
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Shirley A. Laudenklos, 84, of Newman Grove, NE went to her heavenly home with the Lord and her loved ones who went before her, on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, NE. In hopes of keeping everyone healthy during this time of COVID-19, the family has chosen not to have public services. A private family funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Levander Funeral Home in Newman Grove, NE with Gene Sarniak officiating. Private family burial will be at Hope Cemetery, Newman Grove, NE. A public memorial service for Shirley will be held at a later date. Shirley Ann Laudenklos was the daughter of Raymond and Opal (Hansen) Meneely, and was born on October 18, 1935 at her grandparents’ home in Meadow Grove, NE. Shirley went to elementary school at District 62 near Newman Grove, NE and was a graduate of Newman Grove High School in 1953. After high school, Shirley was united in marriage to the love of her life, Eugene Laudenklos on May 24, 1953 at Zion Lutheran Church in Albion, NE. The couple moved five miles east of Albion where they farmed for 23 years. To this union three children were born: James, John and Julie. In 1976 they moved into Newman Grove where she still resided. After moving into town, they continued farming the family farm northwest of Newman Grove. Shirley had several jobs cleaning over the years besides being a stay at home mom. Shirley took care of the elderly, always making meals and delivering to people in need, and gave transportation to ones in need. Shirley loved going to church and her faith was very important in her life. She was a lifelong member of the Nazarene and Church Of God. Shirley was an excellent pianist where she played in church and at the Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home in Newman Grove on Sundays. Shirley was also an exceptional cook and enjoyed cooking for others. She also enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s sporting events. Shirley will always be remembered for the love of visiting and the love of all living things especially her love for animals. Shirley was a great wife, mother, and fun-loving grandmother! Shirley leaves behind her companion dog Bo; her son: James (Carol) Laudenklos and daughter: Julie (Randy) Benson all of Newman Grove, NE; eight grandchildren: Derek (Kristin) Benson; Cody (Danielle) Benson; Chelsea (Lucas) Apfelbeck; Jamie (Jay) Satterly; Jason Laudenklos; Jeff Laudenklos; Jennifer (Clint) Church; Jana (Jimmy) Wood; 15 great-grandchildren: Jayden and Levi Benson; Isabella, Calloway, and Bodhi Benson; Sullivan Apfelbeck; Liam, Matyx, Juvae,Llewyn Satterly; Beckham and Brooks Church; Conner Laudenklos; Faith and Jameson Wood. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gene; son: John Laudenklos; and grandson: Randy J. Benson.
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