Carissa Poppe

Hastings resident, Carissa Megan Poppe, 21, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at Community Memorial Hospital, Burke, South Dakota as the result of a one vehicle traffic accident on State Highway #44 north of Burke.

Services will be Saturday, June 9, 2012; 2:00 P.M. at Christ Lutheran Church, Juniata, Nebraska with Pastor Greg Volzke and Pastor Dan Heuer officiating. Burial is at Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Nebraska. From the Grand Island Exit off of I-80 go S. on Hwy. 281 to Rd. C, go west to dead end then south on Prosser Ave. for 5 miles, then west on 70th street for � mile. From the Gibbon Exit off of I-80 go south on Hwy. LNK10-D, east turn at end to Kenesaw. Follow through town to corner of Kenesaw Blvd. then turn east, follow Hwy. to flashing light, stop sign. Turn north for 3 miles to 70th street, turn left for � mile. From Hastings go west on 12th street past Juniata and continue on road as it turns into Prosser Ave. Continue north past the flashing light for three miles then turn west onto 70th street for � mile. GPS does not take you to the proper church address, please use these directions. The bridge at the Wood River exit is closed, do not use that exit off of I-80. Visitation will be Friday, June 8, 2012; 3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. with family present from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Memorials may be given to the Carissa Megan Poppe Memorial Fund.

Carissa was born on September 12, 1990 to Gregory and Cammie (Steier) Poppe in Hastings. She was baptized on October 14, 1990 at Zion Lutheran Church and was confirmed there in May of 2005. She graduated from Hastings Senior High School in 2009. Carissa was a people person and had scores of friends across the country and in Germany where she visited during her senior year. She left a lasting impression on everyone she met. In June of 2011 she officially joined the family business and obtained her pest control technician license. She travelled and worked alongside her Dad and sister Marsha. On July 16, 2011 she accepted Kyle Finecy's marriage proposal and was excitedly planning their wedding, which was to be on July 14, 2012. Carissa had many talents, including cooking, baking and writing poetry. She loved animals and considered her dogs her babies. Kyle taught her how to shoot a pistol and she was an excellent shot. She was happiest when she was with Kyle, her family and friends. Her nieces and nephews were especially close to her heart. Whenever Carissa was near there was always a great deal of laughter. We were blessed to all be together on June 2nd for her bridal shower.

Carissa was welcomed into heaven by her infant niece, Elizabeth Poppe-Meers; Grandmother, Evelyn Steier; Aunt, Carla Glebe; and Uncle, Clarence Holloway.

Left to cherish her memory:
Beloved fiancé: Kyle Finecy
Parents: Greg & Cammie Poppe
Sisters & spouses: Marsha Poppe-Rosch & Sam Diaz
Molly Meers & Tim Edwards
Mikaela & David Krueger
Courtney & Cody Poppe-Weber.
Nephews: Matthew Krueger
Nathanial Meers
Nieces: Alyvia Krueger
Alexandria Krueger
Kayline Rosch
Future in-laws: Clark & Kim Finecy
Devin and Braydon Finecy
Grandparents: Verlin & Jean Paul
Norman & LaVila Poppe
Elvin Steier
She also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, her Godmother, Loretta Schmidt, special friends Hannah Witt, Evan Goodwin and Jessica Conrad, and many other friends.