Died Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Nye Pointe
Marilyn was born August 4, 1932 in Ames, Nebraska to Jerry and Gladys 'Mahel' Sokolovsky. She was raised in Ames and graduated from Fremont High School in 1950. After high school Marilyn worked for Babenders and Wiechman Pig Company. Marilyn married Gerald 'Jerry' Hammang on July 7, 1957 in Fremont. While raising her family Marilyn spent many years volunteering for the Fremont Public Schools. After her family was older, she began a career that lasted over 20 years with the American Red Cross in Fremont. She retired in 2015.
Marilyn had been a member of the Fremont Golf Club for over 55 years and was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont.
Survivors:
Daughter - Betsy (Joe Oxler) Hemenway of Lincoln
Son - Chris Hammang of Fremont
Grandson - Ashton Hemenway of Lincoln
Brother - Joe Sokolovsky of Fremont
Sisters - Mary Ann Hrdlicka of Omaha
Margaret 'Meg' Andersen of Lafayette, LA.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Jerry in 2007, 2 brothers Jerome and George and a sister Joan.
The funeral will be 2pm, Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Rev. Scott Jensen will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Red Cross (Omaha Region 2912 S. 80th Ave., Omaha, NE. 68124) or Friends of Keene Memorial Library. Visitation will be Sunday from 2pm to 6pm with the family present from 2pm to 4pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
To watch a recording of the funeral please use the following link:
https://youtu.be/2mmr-zSfYf0
Condolences(7)
Donald Dickmeyer
OMAHA, NE Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Chris,So sorry to read your Mom has passed. We had some good visits when I carried the mail to the Red Cross downtown. I knew her brothers and sisters quite well also. She was an exceptional person. Don DDwain Acker
Lincoln, NE Saturday, May 15, 2021 Chris & Betsy & all of Marilyn's Family:You are in our thoughts & prayers with deep appreciation:
Your Loved one is also ours: -
FHS '50 Classmates - Reunions & First Saturday Breakfasts.
Then - just imagine this Group -- The Red Cross, Blood Drive Workers, Donors, & Recipients!
Dwain Acker - & Fremont High School Class of 1950
Eileen Thornburg
Fremont, NE Friday, May 14, 2021 Chris, Betsy & family,I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Your mom was such a delightful lady.
She always had a smile & a happy attitude;
devoted to family & faith.
Thoughts and prayers,
Eileen Thornburg
Caryl Grorud
Wilton, CT Friday, May 14, 2021 It was my privilege to work the Fremont blood drives with Marilyn. Her whole heart and soul went into those events. Think of all the lives she helped save through her years of service. My sympathies to her loved ones. May God grant her eternal peace.Mary Hendrickson
Coronado, CA Thursday, May 13, 2021 My prayers are with the family, it was an honor to have known MarilynPhyllis Bart
Arlington, NE Thursday, May 13, 2021 Chris and family so sorry for your loss.Kyle Jensen
Columbus, NE Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Truly thanks for your services to the American Red Cross and patients in need! Definitely enjoyed my time working with you at the Fremont Community blood drives as you always had a smile on your face and a heavy heart. Only fitting that your funeral will be on the first day of the Fremont Community blood drive as I know many will be thinking about you when they donate and all the lives that you touched while working with the American Red Cross!! Continued prayers go out to the family and friends!