Shelly Russman, 52, of Wisner NE

December 8, 2015 Leave a comment


Shelly Russman, age 52, of Wisner, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2015 in her home on December 5, 2015, after a valiant fight with colon cancer.  Funeral services for will be on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE.  Interment will be in the Bancroft Cemetery following the luncheon in the church basement.  Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner and will continue on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.  Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner is in charge of arrangements.

Shelly Ranae (Pulfrey) Russman was born on October 15, 1963, in Britton, South Dakota, to Quinten and Elizabeth (Kenny) Pulfrey. Shelly grew up in the small town of Amherst, South Dakota, where she enjoyed attending school and dressing up her kittens in her baby doll clothing. She grew up with three siblings: two older sisters, Susan and Teresa, and a younger brother, Win.

On November 15, 1980 she married Mark Alan Russman. The couple had their first child, Tanner, and moved to Ellinwood, Kansas, where they resided for five years. Shelly then had a set of identical twin boys, Wyatt and Garrett. The couple moved back to Wisner, Nebraska, and in 1997, had their youngest child and only daughter, Keeley.

Shelly loved her family and was extremely proud of them. She enjoyed attending all her children’s and grandchildren’s activities, which included 4-H and numerous school activities. She spent countless hours in the barn helping her kids with their show cattle. She enjoyed caring for her pets, which included several chickens, dogs, and cats. Shelly also loved spending time making arts & crafts with her grandchildren, and she was constantly displaying their artwork on the refrigerator.

Shelly was a very dedicated mother, grandmother, wife, sister, sister-in-law, and mother-in-law. Family meant everything to Shelly. She fought a courageous battle, and she left behind many loving and lasting memories with everyone that she touched.

She is survived by her loving husband Mark; her children Tanner (Tami), Wyatt (Jill), Garrett, and Keeley; grandchildren Dylan, Jocelyn, Adelle, and Sawyer, all of Wisner; her sisters Susan and Teresa, and brother Win of South Dakota; her mother, Elizabeth Pulfrey, also of South Dakota; her mother-in-law, Carmen Russman, of Rosalie; and by a large, loving extended family.

Shelly was preceded in death by her father, Quinten Pulfrey; her father-in-law Dallas Russman; and an infant sister, Carrol Grace.

Shelly Russman

Shelly Russman

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Cheri Nelson, 67, of Wisner NE

August 14, 2015 Leave a comment


Cheri Nelson, age 67, of Wisner, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at her home.  Funeral services will be on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE.  Interment will be in the Wisner Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner, NE.  Arrangements by Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner.

Cheri was born November 26, 1947 to Lester and Stella (Dieriex) Gilliam at Rushville, NE.  She was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Rushville.  She attended Rushville Elementary School and graduated from Rushville High School in 1966.  Cheri attended Lincoln School of Commerce and received a degree as a legal secretary in 1968.

On December 28, 1968, she married Claire E. Nelson of Craig, NE at the United Methodist Church in Rushville.  The settled in Sioux City, IA, where she worked at a local legal firm while Claire finished his degree at Morningside College following his military training.  She later worked for Farm Credit Services in Norfolk for more than 31 years.

Cheri was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Wisner, where she served on the memorial committee and was a member of WELCA.  She was also an active quilt maker with the sew and sew group at church.  Her artistic, baking and sewing talents were shared with her daughter Charisee and sons Chris and Chad during their 4-H years in Madison and Cuming County fairs.  She loved to garden and sold produce at Farmer’s Markets and roadside stands.  She loved to cook for her family and friends.  She was a member of the Xi Gamma Alpha sorority for 37 years and served in several capacities as well as “queen”.  She and Claire were members of the 49’ers Square Dance Club for many years.

She is survived by her husband Claire of over 46 years, son Chad and his wife Jenifer of Dodge, NE, son Christopher and friend Ricki Broady and granddaughter Payton, whom was the joy of her life, all of Brock, NE, sisters Patricia Joan of Mission Viego, CA and Phyliss Anderson of Rushville, NE, and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Cherisee Ann in 1991 and sister Donna Lehman Platt.

Cheri was so loved by her family and friends.  She was a brave and strong fighter in her long battle with cancer for nearly five years.  She so loved her supporter in her fight including her friends, family, doctors, nurses, dialysis staff and so many more.  God bless them one and all and God Bless Cheri!

Cheri Nelson

Cheri Nelson

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