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Martha Drake

1939 - 2025

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1939

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2025

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Martha Drake Obituary

Martha Drake

December 17, 1939 - April 29, 2025

Martha Arlene (Larkins) Drake, 85, of Western, passed away April 29, 2025, in Hebron. She was born December 17, 1939, to Vern & Helen (Jensen) Larkins in rural Jamestown, KS. Services will be Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. St. John's United Church of Christ in Western, NE with Rev. Sandy Denton officiating. Luncheon will follow services at the Western Legion. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury is assisting with arrangements. www.gerdesmeyerfh.com
Published by Lincoln Journal Star on May 1, 2025.

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Joyce Rosecrans Weeks

May 1, 2025

My condolences to Martha Drake's family. I worked with Martha in the 1960s for the Nebraska Department of Insurance. She was a hard worker and friend to everyone. I am sure her family will greatly miss her.

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