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Virginia Rager Obituary
Age 61
South Sioux City, NE. Passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013, at her residence following a determined battle with cancer. Ginny was born January 22, 1952, in Omaha, the daughter of Richard and Barbara (Curtis) Slabaugh. Ginny graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1974 with her degree in education. While in Lincoln, she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and was an Aksarben princess in the fall of 1973. Ginny married Kurt Rager on December 27, 1974, in Omaha and they have two daughters. Ginny taught for three years in Lincoln before teaching in the South Sioux City School system for 19 years before retirement. She was a member of the GX chapter of P.E.O. and a very active member of Cornerstone World Outreach. Ginny loved to sing and spend time with her birthday ladies and Bible study friends, but her greatest love was to spend time with her family and play with and read to her grandchildren. Those left to cherish Ginny's memory are her husband, The Honorable Kurt Rager; her daughters, Amy and husband Dale Ashelford of Kansas City, MO and Katie Rager of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Madeline and Jonathan Ashelford; siblings, Anne and husband Kent Loeffler, David and wife Ann Slabaugh, and Mary Schroeder, all of Omaha; brothers-in-law, Mike and wife Michele Rager of Arlington, VA and R. Scott and wife Kim Rager of Chicago, IL; sister-in-law, Carol Miller of Omaha; mother-in-law, Shirley Rager of South Sioux City; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law, Melvin Rager; grandchild, Josiah Rager Ashelford; brother-in-law, Dr. Ritch Miller; and a nephew, Matthew Rager.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 11am Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Cornerstone World Outreach with Pastors Larry and Eileen Gordon officiating. VISITATION with the family present will be Wednesday, February 27 from 4-7pm at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Memorials to: Cornerstone World Outreach. MEYER BROTHERS
MORNINGSIDE CHAPEL
6200 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, IA
(712) 276-1921
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Louise Faith Van Court
March 6, 2013
I am so very sorry to hear this news, my prayers go out to all her family members. I knew Ginny in school and after moving away from Omaha kept in touch with her by exchanging Christmas cards. Ginny was a fun outgoing person and a caring friend.
Katie Rager
March 5, 2013
On behalf of my entire family I would like to thank each and every one of you for your thoughts, prayers, comments and support. My mother was a wonderful woman who loved The Lord with all of her heart and she would be so blown away and humbled by the love and support shown, as are we. Thank you so very much.
Kristy Engelbart Damkroger
March 4, 2013
Sorry to hear of Ginny's death. I was a High School classmate and will share this on our Face book page.
Scott and Katie (Kastanek) Spohn
March 3, 2013
So sorry for all of you! Ginny was a wonderful lady who raised incredible women. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
February 28, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss.Praying for peace and comfort during this time. The Hall's
Leslie Edwards Westover
February 28, 2013
I have so many fond memories of Ginny, she was just the best person in so many ways. A very good friend that's for sure. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
Ethan & Jenni Stover
February 27, 2013
Katie and Amy,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult and sad time. May you find strength and peace through God.
Ethan and Jenni Stover
Holding Jonathan at our wedding (2008)
Kenneth Cleveland
February 27, 2013
Ginny brought her gleaming smile with her everywhere she went and was an excellent role model for her children, grandchildren, and anyone else who was lucky enough to know her.
Peggy Stonebraker Johnson
February 27, 2013
Ginny was one of the nicest girls I knew in High School. She always seemed to be smiling and spoke to everyone. Even though I have not seen her since then I will miss her. My prayers are already sent for her family and friends that this time will be filled with good memories and love. Bless your hearts.
Scott Belknap
February 27, 2013
Our families were very close while growing up in Omaha. Ginny was "one of a kind" with her kindness and positive attitude. Not at all surprising to read her accomplishments as an adult. She will be missed.
Marilyn Phalen
February 26, 2013
Ginny was such a kind person. Her smile lit up a room. My condolences to her family.
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