Sophia Krueger

Centenarian Sophia "Jean" Krueger passed away Friday, September 19, 2014 in Hastings, Nebraska.

Rosary will be Wednesday, September 24, 2014; 7:30 P.M. and Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Thursday, September 25, 2014; 10:30 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Blue Hill, Nebraska with Very Rev. James Schrader and Father Val Bartek officiating. Burial will be in Blue Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 24, 2014; 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. with family present 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Merten-Butler Mortuary in Blue Hill, Nebraska. Memorials may be given to the family to be designated at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Merten-Butler Mortuary in Blue Hill, Nebraska.

Jean was born on February 28, 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio to George and Mary Karbasz. She was raised and attended public and parochial schools in Ohio and Michigan. On May 24, 1941 Jean was united in marriage to Wilbur Krueger in Toledo, Ohio. The couple settled and raised their three children in Blue Hill, Nebraska. Jean's careers and passions in life showcased many abilities. She worked assembly lines, and was a manager at Montgomery Wards, a linotype operator at the Blue Hill Leader, a waitress at Ash Hollow, and a co-owner of W-B Pack. She was a meticulous meat wrapper, a volunteer bloodmobile recruiter & chairwoman, a PTA room mother, a member of extension club, a lifelong member of American Legion Auxiliary, a greyhound dog owner, a slot machine and bingo queen, and a fabulous cook with a flair for her homemade noodles, rolls, pierogi, and cakes. She even tanked down the Republican River with her cousins when she was in her eighties. She took much joy with her family, friends, and beloved pets. She was known for her ready smile and great story telling. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Blue Hill, an honorary member of the Altar Society, and taught catechism for many years. Jean and Wilbur traveled extensively throughout the states, Mexico, and Canada. Jean had one of the best highlights of her life when this February her adult children and grandchildren celebrated her 100th birthday in Las Vegas. Just for the record... she was a night owl. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, husband Wilbur "W-B," stillborn son Charles, brother Edward, grandson Jason Jarosik, sister and brother-in-law Frances & Whitey Majchszak, nephews John & Edward Majchszak, nieces Sandra Corner Latham and Patsy Corner, brother-in-law James Corner, and son-in-law Richard Jarosik.

Her loving family legacy includes:
Children & Spouses:
Richard & Janice Krueger - Lincoln, NE
Carole & Douglas Thompson - Hastings, NE
Joyce Jarosik - Hastings, NE
Grandchildren & Spouses:
Brent Thompson - Redway, CA
Jeffrey & Jayme Krueger - Waverly, NE
Jennifer & Kelby Vorthmann - Treynor, IA
Stephanie & Andrew Sidlo - Hastings, NE
Ryan Krueger & Taryn Fisher - Littleton, CO
Cally Thompson - Omaha, NE
Great-Grandchildren:
Baylee Thiel
Alyscia, Lauran & Isaac Sidlo
Ashlyn, Kiera, Shelby, Melaina, & Taiya Vorthmann
Zoey & Joshua Krueger
Aiden Fisher
Sister-in-law:
Alice Corner - Blue Hill, NE
Lifelong friend:
Betty Celani - CA
Nieces, Nephews & Spouses:
Frank Majchszak - OH
Jean Majchszak - OH
Lois Majchszak - OH
Roger & Deborah Corner - Tucson, AZ
Robert & Julie Corner - Lincoln, NE
R. George Corner - Lincoln, NE