Lillian M. Pearson

Lillian M. Pearson

December 30, 2008

Lillian was born August 18, 1915 at Uehling, NE to Byrd and Imo (Harrison) Hanneman. She was baptized and confirmed in the First Lutheran Church of Oakland. She grew up in the Craig area and attended the Craig schools.

On April 20, 1932, Lillian was married in Benson (Omaha) to Carrol C. Pearson. They farmed in the Craig and Oakland area until 1945 when they moved to a farm near Lyons. In 1961, Lillian and Carrol moved to Fremont. Following the death of her husband Carrol, Lillian worked for the former Ranks Dept. Store in Fremont, Platte Valley Foods, Tober's Ladies Ready to Wear, and Ideas Inc.

Survivors: 2 daughters - Wanda and husband Arvin Vogel of Fremont
Winnifred 'Winnie' Hollman of Lyons
8 grandchildren
12 great grandchildren
3 great, great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her husband Carrol in February of 1978, by 2 great grandchildren, and her parents.

The funeral will be 2 PM Friday at Sinai Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Melang officiating. The committal will be in the Oakland Cemetery. A memorial fund will be established. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Thursday (Jan. 1st) from 4 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.


Obituary Provided By:
Freeman Funeral Home
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
www.ludvigsenmortuary.com