passed away on Thursday March 7, 2019 in Beatrice.
Kelly was born September 5, 1962 in Blair, Nebraska to Leonard Knudsen and Linda 'Newkirk' Heggemeyer. She lived in Blair before moving to the Martin Luther Home (now Mosaic) in Beatrice. While living in Beatrice she worked at Valentino's and the Stoddard Elementary School.
Kelly was very social, she loved music, dance and Christmas the only thing she didn't like was shopping and dresses. Kelly was very sports orientated. She was involved in the Special Olympics for many years, traveling all over. One of her biggest loves was the Nebraska Cornhuskers. She hosted watch parties in her room for her friends. For her service the family is requesting those in attendance to wear their "Husker Red" in honor of Kelly.
The family is appreciative of the staff at Mosaic that helped with Kelly's day to day care for all of those years.
Survivors:
Mother Linda (Jim VanDyke) Heggemeyer of Fremont
Sister Kathy (Dale) Matter of Cedar Bluffs
Niece Sara Matter and her son Carter
Nephew Jake Matter
Kelly was preceded in death by her father, brother Kendall and special friend Ronnie Niedfeldt.
The funeral will be 10:30am Wednesday, March 13 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Rev. Walter Nolte will officiate. Burial is in the Arlington Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9am until the service at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Special Olympics.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Shelley Lien
Beatrice, NE Wednesday, March 20, 2019 We all loved Kelly so much. She & I are the same age & both from Fremont. I was part of the staff over the years @ Mosaic. I loved her loving spirit, sweetness, & great sense of humor.Mary Camacho-Cook
Beatrice, NE Friday, March 15, 2019 I remember Kelly when she used to come with her Mosaic team to clean my classroom at Stoddard Elementary School in Beatrice. She always had a sweet smile and never failed to greet me with a "Hi Cutie Pie." She was a good hugger and so friendly! She was such a hard worker and did an fantastic job cleaning my classroom. I've never had anyone since then clean my room the way Kelly did. She was definitely a one of a kind very special young lady. I missed her when she stopped coming to Stoddard. May you Rest in Peace Kelly!Mrs. Cook
Ed & Judi Olsen
Tekamah, NE Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Linda & family, So sorry to hear about Kelly. Just know that Heaven received another angel named Kelly. I know Kendall is waiting with open arms. Much Love, thoughts & prayers is coming your way. Wish we would be there with you!Joann Niedfeldt
FALLS CITY, NE Monday, March 11, 2019 We have never met, but our son Ron Niedfeldt was Kelly's special friend. I have many pictures of them together. So sorry for your loss. We miss Ron and you will miss your daughter also. May you find peace and comfort. it takes time, but you never really forget them.Harold and Joann Niedfeldt