Mary Nackerud

Hastings resident, Mary Ellen Nackerud, 85, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Nebraska. After defeating cancer 11 years ago, it returned to claim her life.

Memorial Services will be Tuesday, September 22, 2015; 10:30 A.M. at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be Tuesday, September 22, 2015; 1:30 P.M. in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings. Memorials may be given to First St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Monday, September 21, 2015; 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. with family present 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and one hour prior to service at the church.

Mary Ellen was born, grew up, and graduated from high school in Tracy, Minnesota. She met the love of her life, Norman, while in high school and they were married on June 4, 1948. Their marriage of 67 years has been a blessing and example to her entire family. Home has been Hastings for 43 years after many wonder moves with Norman's banking career, including Montana and Minnesota.

Mary Ellen was a woman of many talents and varied interests. She loved painting, needlepoint, knitting, and gardening; planting new bulbs and flowers every year. Her best and favorite talent was being a mother. She is a longstanding member of Chapter G PEO, enjoyed her birthday club, and was part of Stephen's Ministry at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hastings. Mary Ellen's family was extremely important to her and she cherished them all.

Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents.

SURVIVORS:
Husband:
Norman G. Nackerud - Hastings, NE
Children & Spouses:
David & Leslie Nackerud - Minneapolis, MN
Larry Nackerud - Athens, GA
Luanne & Bill Asbury - Colorado Springs, CO
Kathryn & Jeff Iverson - Sioux Falls, SD
Alan & Mary Nackerud - Littleton, CO
Grandsons:
7
Granddaughters:
3
Great-Grandchildren:
11
Sisters:
Eileen Rehkamp
Beverly Taylor
Kathryn Van Alstine