Died Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at home.
Fran was born October 18, 1949 in Seward, Nebraska to Alvin H. and Bonnie (West) Winkelman. She attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Utica before graduating in 1967 from Centennial High School also in Utica. Fran moved to Lincoln where she worked at State Farm Insurance. While living in Lincoln she met Duane Liston. They married at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Utica on June 7, 1969. They lived in Lincoln before moving to Scribner, Nebraska. While living in Scribner, Fran worked for Landy's Café. The couple then moved to a farm north of Nickerson. Fran worked at the Hooper Sentinel before purchasing the paper and becoming the owner/editor. After retiring from the newspaper business she worked in Fremont at Yost Law Firm and Siebler & Schmeichel Financial before becoming the librarian for the Hooper Library until she finally retired for good.
Fran was currently a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Fremont. She was involved in many bible studies in her church and the area. She participated in 3 mission trips to Russia where she taught bible school and English as a second language.
Survivors:
Husband - Duane of Nickerson
Children - Kimberly (Keith) Walberg of Rocklin, CA.
Devon (Pam) Liston of York
Nichole (Dan) Gregory of Fremont
Erin (Jeff) Loock of Seymour, CT.
14 grandchildren - Kristjun, Sydney, Elijah, Brandon, Moira, Justin, Aidan, Anna, Elizabeth, Molly,
Jordan, Griffin, Sophia and William
3 great grandchildren - Keighyn, Kaedyn, and Karter
Sisters - Sharon (Ken) Owens of Seward
LaVerne (Imad) Raad of Omaha
Brother - Fred (Rose) Winkelmann of Waco
Sister-in-law - Sunny Liston of West Des Moines, IA.
Brother-in-law - Ron (Linda) Liston of Malcom
Fran was preceded in death by her parents and brother Alvin D. Winkelman
The visitation will be Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel with the family present from 4pm to 8pm. Graveside services will be Saturday November 16, 9am, at the Utica Cemetery in Utica, Nebraska. A Celebration of Fran's Life will be 11:30am also on Saturday at Grace Presbyterian Church in Fremont. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(5)
Jeanette Groppe
scribner, NE Monday, November 18, 2024 This lady will be missed so much. I remember her laugh. And you could get her to laugh easily..especially when we were having coffee. We laughed a lot. Neither one of us will be able to attend visitation or service as Myron is currently in a rehab facility and because of my stroke I am still unable to drive and must rely on friends and family to drive me places. I want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God will give you comfort in knowing you will meet again .Jeanette Groppe
Dana Scott and family
Linciln, NE Friday, November 15, 2024 We are thinking of all of you. Aunt Fran came to so many get togethers, she was always caring and kind and loving, especially liked to see the kiddos. She will be missed but is no longer in pain and at a much better place in heaven. Think of all the great memories, and that she is with loved ones now too. We are sorry that we can't make it to the services but will visit her in Utica.Jeff Voss
NORTH BEND, NE Friday, November 15, 2024 Fran was great person and wonderful lady. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know her the last few years.Duane I am sorry for your loss. I admire how you cared for Fran and I am praying for you daily for God's peace. Nikki and Dan- I am praying for you daily that God's peace will be with you. May God bless you all.
Julie Rican
Grand Island, NE Thursday, November 14, 2024 So sorry to hear of your loss! Fran was a very special lady, my family loved her so much!! I remember babysitting Kim, Devon & Nikki when I was when I was a kid too!! My oldest son was Erin's age & we have memories in those years too! Our families were always close, I remember Duane & Fran visiting my dad after my mom died & it was so nice to see them, the years just melted away. Keep the memories in your heart & she'll always be with you. Love Julie & family.Steve Totten
Casa Grande, AZ Thursday, November 14, 2024 Sorry to hear of Fran’s passing. Our thoughts are with you