IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Elaine K.
Wissing
July 2, 1925 – April 13, 2020
Obituary
Elaine K. Wissing, 94, of Bickford Assisted Living in Grand Island, Nebraska passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday evening, April 13, 2020. Because of Covid-19 restrictions, graveside services will be held for the immediate family at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Martin L. Egging will officiate. A memorial mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on a future date to be announced later. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.
Elaine was born July 2, 1925 at St. Libory, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Ben & Lena (Rehder) Grotz. Survivors of the immediate family include: two sons & daughter-in-law; Daniel & Chris Wissing of Grand Island, NE; David Wissing of Oakdale, CA. Three daughters & two sons-in-law: Cynthia Peters of Lincoln, NE; Linda & Chris Lehecka of Austin, TX; Judy & Steve Iske of Grand Island, NE. Nine grandchildren and their spouses: Kara & Joe Morrow; Rebecca & Kurt Krueger; Sarah & Adam Overton; Michael & Nicole Wissing; Rachel & Amanda Peters; Alex Peters; Kim & Matt Sawyer; Jason & Emily Lehecka; Brandon & Geri Iske. 14 great grandchildren: Noah, Caleb, Tanner, Kota, Kaleb, Kade & Kristian Morrow; Ethan Krueger; Madeline & Emily Overton; Grayson Wissing; Bennett Lehecka; Sydney & Morgan Iske. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter; parents Ben and Lena Grotz; sisters Maxine Wilson & Lorna Helzer; 2 infant brothers; and son-in-law Tom Peters.
Elaine grew up in St. Libory. She graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in 1942. She was married to Peter J. Wissing on July 30, 1946 at St. Mary's Cathedral, a union that lasted for 68 years until his passing in February of 2015. They lived in Grand Island their entire married life. Elaine worked at O.P. Skaggs, and later was a full-time homemaker. She was Assistant Cub Scout Leader for her boys and helped with the girls' 4-H group. She volunteered at Central Catholic High School in the library and office and at the parish thrift store. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, quilting, crafts, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, its Altar Society and Christian Mothers. Memorials are suggested to the family's choice.
Your thoughts and prayers may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Elaine's obituary.
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Leo's Catholic Church
Saturday, October 16, 2021
11:00 AM
2410 South Blaine
Grand Island, Nebraska 68803
Lunch will be served in the parish center immediately following the funeral mass.
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