Elaine J. (Judy) Kimminau

Hastings resident, Elaine J. (Judy) Kimminau, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Kensington in Hastings, NE.

Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. with the family present 4-6 p.m. Friday, March 7, at the funeral home, and one hour before the service at the church. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. The service will be live-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home’s website. To view the service, go to Elaine’s obituary and click the play button shown towards the bottom of the page. 

Elaine J. (Judy) Kimminau was born on June 14, 1937, in Nelson, NE to George and JoHannah (Horst) Judy. She graduated from Nelson High School. She married Sylvester “Ted” Kimminau of Lawrence, NE on January 17, 1956. They made their home in Hastings, NE. Together they had nine children and were married until they were parted by death 56 years later. 

Elaine was a wonderful Mom and Grandma who dearly loved children. She was passionate about Husker volleyball, was an avid card player, and enjoyed Bingo and going to the horse races in Grand Island. She loved her family more than anything and loved spending time with them. After her children were grown, she worked at Martin Luther Home for a brief period of time caring for adults with developmental disabilities in their homes.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, George and Hannah; husband, Sylvester “Ted” Kimminau; one child, Rosanna Kimminau; siblings, Earl Schoof, Esther Capps, Vernie Schoof, Darlene Routzahn, Melvin Judy, Victor Judy, George Judy, Jr., and Dwayne Judy; and two sons-in-law, Philip Ray and Lenn Woods.

SURVIVORS:
Sister: 
    Geraldine Stichka
Sisters-in-law: 
    Carol Judy 
    Marietta Free
Brother-in-law & Spouse: 
    James & Elsie Kimminau
Children: 
    Rebecca Kimminau 
    Virginia Ray 
    Lauretta Woods 
    Brenda (Chris) Woods 
    Barbara (Richard) Fischer 
    Wayne (Katie) Kimminau 
    Pamela Kimminau 
    Victoria (Brian) Winfield
Grandchildren: 
    Angela Palmerton 
    Julia (Dan) Kroeker 
    John Woods 
    Philip (Maria) Ray 
    Michael (Lauri) Ray 
    Jennifer (Brad) Davis 
    Tracy Gordon 
    Megan Woods 
    Jason (Katie) Woods 
    Heather (Lawrence) Matthews 
    Dennis (Courtney) Geiger 
    Cole (Paige) Fischer 
    Jared Fischer 
    Kourtney (Jake) Verley 
    Kenzie (Derek) Fast 
    Kelsey (Jacobi) Schliep 
    Aubrey (Dillon) Brown 
    Jay Winfield 
    Harrison Winfield
Elaine is also survived by 34 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.