Died Monday March 23, 2020 at home
Jan was born December 10, 1962 in Fremont to Thomas and Phyllis 'Moyer' Klindworth. She was raised in Fremont and graduated from Fremont High School in 1981. After high school Jan began working for the Fremont Area Medical Center, now Methodist Fremont Health and continued to work there until she was unable to continue working last year. She worked in various departments throughout the hospital but she worked the longest as a CNA on 4th floor ICU during the night shift. While she was working she attended UNO for two years until starting a family.
Jan married Greg Hively on November 3, 1984 in Fremont.
Jan had many hobbies. She enjoyed baking and cooking immensely. In the summers, Jan would spend many hours gardening and growing tomatoes. Jan also loved sewing and made a few quilts over her lifetime. Jan always loved to find a good deal. She loved to go to antique shops and go to various Goodwill stores to try to find that special something. Jan loved where she worked and missed working tremendously while going through treatment for cancer. Another thing that was close to Jan's heart was animals. She always advocated for adoptions, and had three wonderful dogs during her lifetime that she adopted. Jan made sure to let her family know that once she passed away she would love to have donations made in her name to an animal rescue organization rather than flowers. The organization that she picked out is listed below.
Survivors:
Husband Greg of Fremont
Daughter Shanna (Dan) Wiechert of Chicago
Niece Megan (Bryan) Bomar
Nephews Ryan and Josh Brooks, A.J. and Tyler Hively
great nieces and nephews
Brother-in-law Jeff (Lori) Hively of Fremont
In-Laws Delbert and Mary Jean Hively of Fremont
Jan was preceded in death by her parents, brother Bob and sister Judy Brooks.
The family will have a private service with burial in Ridge Cemetery. They will have a public celebration of Jan's life at a later date. Memorials can be made to Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary (https://alwaysandfurever.love/)
online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(12)
Linda
Rapid City, SD Tuesday, May 26, 2020 So sorry for you loss. She will be greatly missed. Just found out today about your loss. Prayers for all. My Mom was Tom’s sister.Natalie and Viktor Terziysky
Woodridge, IL Wednesday, April 1, 2020 We are so sorry for your loss. We're here for you- anything you need. Your family will be in our prayers.Pam and Jeff Carnahan
CAPE CORAL, FL Sunday, March 29, 2020 Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, with deepest sympathy. So sorry for your loss.Dan, Sharon & Ben Luben
Fremont, NE Saturday, March 28, 2020 Greg and family, we were so sorry to hear about the loss of Jan. As you may know, I graduated with her. We as a family had the privilege of getting to know her when one of us would be hospitalized. She did great work and was a very kind and thoughtful person. May God bless you all. Sincerely, Dan LubenRamona Johnson Oliver
Lincoln, NE Thursday, March 26, 2020 Prayers go to everyone . So sorry to hear this for all left behind. God took her home to be with family on the other side ...Lori (Montgomery) Henry
Rapid City, SD Wednesday, March 25, 2020 My condolences to all the family.Jan and I worked together at the hospital after graduating from high school in 1981. Jan and I had many laughs working the night shift at the hospital. I remember her smiles and how quiet she was until you really got to know her.
Sending love and prayers
Debbie & Wayne
Brookfield, IL Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Shanna, we are sorry for your loss of your Mom. She raised a lovely daughter and her love of baking was certainly passed on to you. Cherish your memories and hold her love in your heart. May God be with you and your family.Aunt Debbie and Uncle Wayne
Victoria Miller-Warner
Fremont, NE Wednesday, March 25, 2020 I got a chance to know Jan and work with her when I was a Medication Aide at AJ Merick Manor. She was a wonderful person. Sorry for your loss.June Westphal
Fremont, NE Wednesday, March 25, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with her at the hospital.Janice L Pascoe
Fremont, NE Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Dear Greg and ShannonI'm sorry for your loss.
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I truly enjoyed working with you Jan. You were a joy to work with and yes we made that job of ours tolerable. I'm gonna miss you so much.
I remember the garage sales that we went to every weekend the trash that you made into treasure. You and Judy and your Mom and myself, had such fun at those garage sales. We shall do that again when we all meet again little buddy. Tell George and Doodlebug and the rest of the gang that I miss them alot.
One more piece of memory for you, I'm sorry that you were afraid of me when you were a cart pusher for the cafeteria, I always was just teasing you.
Tell we meet again my friend.
Janice
Steve Wiechert
Woodridge, IL Tuesday, March 24, 2020 I was fortunate enough to have known Jan even though we only met a few times. What a wonderful kind, gentle soul. She raised an amazing daughter who we welcomed into our family almost six years ago. I know she will be missed by all but she is now back together with the loved ones who departed before her. She is no longer suffering and resting peacefully.God chooses the best for a reason.
Dawn M Wiechert
Woodridge, IL Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Dear greg and shanna, i am so happy and honored to have met/known jan, not only as my son's mother in law, but as a person. Jan was a very kind and friendly person. She always had a smile on her face. We shared some wonderful conversations about shanna and dan and i will treasure them. Thank you for welcoming dan into your lives. We will always keep your memory alive especially when shanna bakes for us!! Rest in peace, jan. You will not be forgottenLove, dawn wiechert