Mary Lou was a member of the Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fremont. She was also involved in the activities of the class of 1944 and was a former member of the Sugar-n-Spice Extension Club.
Survivors:
Daughter Joan Sales of Elkhorn
Grandson Mike and wife Stacy
Great grandchildren Jared and Mikayla
Son Steve and wife Ruth Hespen of Fremont
Granddaughters Jill and husband Steve
Mechelle
Sisters-in-law Evelyn Jensen, Delores Trumbo, and Mary Hoganson
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband Dale, her parents and a brother Willard.
The funeral will be 1:30 P.M. Thursday at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fremont. The Rev. Michael Thomas will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Salem and the American Heart Association. Visitation will be Wednesday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm. Visitation will continue 1 hour before the service at the church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(12)
Barbara (Smith) Christiansen
Littleton, CO Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Dearest Joan, So very sorry for your loss. I did not see that your mom died because we were moving that wk and had no internet. I didn't know your mom but knowing you.....I know she was a wonderful person. Cherish her memories in your heart!Sincere Sympathy,
Barb & Dave Christiansen
Dick & Shirley Carmichael
Mesquite, NV Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Joanie and Family, So sorry to hear of you mother passing. We have lost touch over the years but we still remember all of you. We are still fortunate to have my mom who is 94 but my dad and all of Dick's family are gone. Sure makes for a big loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Shirley and DickBetty (Stacy) Gillespie
Atascadero, CA Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Dear family,We are so sad to hear of Lou's passing. I have so many memories of Lou, (the adopted Dwyer sister). All of those memories involve fun and laugher. She will be joined in Heaven by so many that loved her, including my mom who was her partner in crime. What a blessing she was in our lives. Lots of love, Betty Gillespie and family
Fidel & Sandy Valdez
Fremont, NE Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Dear Steve and Ruth (family) Fidel and I are so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. We think of you both often and are praying for you and your family. Treasure her memories for a life time.Nancy Schroeder
Hooper, NE Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Dear Steve, Joan and families,We read with sorrow that Mary Lou had died. From our early years on the farm, our neighbors and friends, the Hespens, Knoells, Joregensens and Brands have had a long-standing connection. We give thanks to God for each of you. Nancy Brand Schroeder and family
Cindy Cook
Fremont, NE Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Joanie and familySo sorry to hear about your Mom, she was a very nice lady and I know you were all very close. I remember her and your dad coming out to see you at Keno and they always had wonderful Smiles.Now she is reunited with your Dad and they will keep watch over all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Don Dickmeyer
Omaha, NE Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Steve and Joan, We are sorry to hear that your Mom passed away. She was always an insperation. Don and Elkelisa marinus
elkhorn, NE Tuesday, March 12, 2013 I had the pleasure of becoming Mary lous neighbor after she moved to Elkhorn. She and my youngest son Marcus really had developed a wonderful friendship.and he always looked forward to going over and doing things to help her out. She was a wonderful lady, and will sorely be missedLinda Kastrup Moran
San Diego, CA Tuesday, March 12, 2013 I am very sorry to hear about your Mom. Sending prayers to you and your family.Sandy (Knudsen) Cockerham
Barefoot Bay, FL Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Joani, Steve & family, my deepest sympathy to all of you in the passing of your Mother. She was a wonderful person with a smile on her face every time I saw her. I'm so glad that I got to see her with you, Joani last May when I was home for Kaitlyns' graduation party in Wahoo. I'll never forget all the good times we had Joani at the farm when we were in high school & the times Shawn & I would stop by the farm when we came to Fremont when we lived in Mn. My thoughts, prayers and love to all of you. May she RIP.Rev. Diana Kuhl
Fremont, NE Tuesday, March 12, 2013 JOAN and Steve and family, my deepest condolences to each of you . I am sad for your loss. May. God's blessings and love and comfort and strength continue to surround you. I am unable to attend your Mom's end of life celebration as I have a service at my church in Elkhorn as well on Thursday. Know my family sends our loveConnie Jensen
Morrill, NE Monday, March 11, 2013 JoniePlease know I'm sorry for your loss of your Best Friend and Mother.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Connie Jensen