Lorene Knebel

Former Hastings resident, Lorene A. Knebel, 87, died Friday, November 2, 2012 at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Rosary will be Tuesday, November 6, 2012; 7:00 P.M. at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, November 7, 2012; 10:00 A.M. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Joseph M. Walsh officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to the Hastings Catholic Schools Trust. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 6, 2012; 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Lorene was born on January 14, 1925 in Juniata, Nebraska to Ben and Pauline (Hupf) Konen. She married Edward L. Knebel on October 29, 1946 at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Hastings and he preceded her in death on February 18, 1981. She worked 30 years for Hastings Catholic Schools in the Lunch Program, and also did volunteer work at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital. Lorene was a member of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, Altar Society, Catholic Daughters, Mary Lanning Memorial Auxiliary and a loving mother to her two children. Her hobbies included: gardening, canning, sewing, playing cards, and spending time with her family and friends. The family extends a special thanks to Madonna and all of their staff for the kind and compassionate care that they gave to Lorene during her time with them.

Lorene A. Knebel was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward L. Knebel; and brothers, William Konen and Harold Konen.

Lorene is survived by:
Children & Spouses: Larry & Sandy Knebel - Arlington, TX
Nancy & Chuck Earley - Lincoln, NE
Grandchildren & Spouses: Scott & Krista Knebel - Arlington, TX
Cris Knebel - Austin, TX
Stacy & Scott Gray - Arlington, TX
Michael & Brandi Earley - Lincoln, NE
Ryan & Madison Earley - Lincoln, NE
Step-Grandchildren & Spouses: Michael & Megan Wakin - Castle Rock, CO
Jason & Katie Wakin - Burleson, TX
Great-Grandchildren: Jackson Earley - Lincoln, NE
Brielle Earley - Lincoln, NE
Ashlynn Gray - Arlington, TX
Step-Great-Grandchildren: Camerin Ligon - Arlington, TX
Michael Neil Wakin - Castle Rock, CO
Denver Wakin - Burleson, TX
Brita Wakin - Burleson, TX
Sister: Josephine Wood - Hastings, NE
Brother: Bernard Konen - Grand Island, NE