of Scribner
Died Thursday October 30, 2014
at Fremont Health
Dona was born November 9, 1935 in Randolph, NE. to Walter and Margaret 'Gunzenhauser' Wecker. She was raised in rural Wayne County. She married Marlin Landanger and due to his work lived in several different communities in northeast Nebraska. While moving around with her family Dona worked many different jobs during her career most of them involving care giving in some way. Dona and Marlin were later divorced then she married Alfred 'Fritz' Brenneis and they later divorced. Dona had been a resident of the Elkhorn Valley Villa and was recently a resident at the Scribner Good Samaritan Center.
Survivors:
Children Bunie (Michael) Jaeger of Fremont
Deb Helgenberger of Scribner
Layne (Donna) Landanger of Council Bluffs, IA.
Kay (Mitch) Osborn of Albion
Mylee (Bill) Douglas of Snyder
Grandchildren Amy (Russ) Miller, Jamey (Shannon) Jaeger, Elly (Victor) Jaeger, Lindsy (Steve) Wagner
Anthony Yarger, Rachel (K.C.) Fagan, Jeffrey (Jenny) Landanger, Joseph (Lisa) Landanger, Shane Osborn
Shauna Osborn, Michaela (Riley) Gobel, Ryon Leffel
17 great grandchildren
Sister Karen Landanger
Brother Neil 'Jim' (Carre') Wecker
Supportive Friend Edie Wecker
Dona was preceded in death by her parents, ex-husband, brother Lane and grandson Jayson.
The family will receive friends at United Lutheran Church in Scribner on Wednesday from 9am until 11am. A memorial service will begin at 11am with the Rev. Dr. Nicki McIntyre officiating. Memorials may be direct to the family.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences(4)
Donna Landanger
Council Bluffs, IA Tuesday, November 4, 2014 I feel very Blessed to have had Dona for a Mother In Law. She was a very caring person with a loving heart. There were many times when she worried, guided and prayed for our family. She will be greatly missed and always remembered.with love: Your Daughter in Law..Donna
Kim Throckmorton
Battle Creek, NE Monday, November 3, 2014 So sorry to read of the loss of your Mother, Grandmother, Sister and friend. I knew Dona many years ago in Madison. Thoughts and prayers to all.Jessica Elznic
Madison, NE Saturday, November 1, 2014 dona will be greatly missed but never forgotten...she was one of the most caring and loving people i have ever known...i know she is now in a better place and watching over us all and with all the other angels i know up in heaven...RIP DonaMylee
Snyder, NE Saturday, November 1, 2014 I miss you mom. I will always remember you and you will be in my heart forever.