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1967 - 2025

BORN

1967

DIED

2025

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Lincoln, Nebraska

Nancy Lewandowski Obituary

Nancy Lewandowski

December 29, 1967 - January 11, 2025

Born December 29, 1967, in Buffalo, N.Y., Nancy died peacefully after a brief fight against cancer, January 11, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb., where she had lived for over 25 years. Daughter of Barbara (Graves) and Raymond (deceased) Lewandowski. Survivors include her mother; brother, John Lewandowski, of San Francisco; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Scott Gardner, of Lincoln; a niece and nephews, Teal, Hudson, Grant, and Clark; an uncle; aunts, many cousins; and her beloved cat, Jet.

Multi-talented, Nancy held a BFA in Dance and a BS in Accounting and served in several positions at UNL during her career. She delighted family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances with her kindness and humor.

Interment at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, no services, a celebration of life at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made at a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be left online at www.lincolnccfh.com.

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home

5200 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68504

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Published by Lincoln Journal Star on Jan. 19, 2025.

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John

January 21, 2025

When we were children and my sister Nancy would smile, she would give the biggest *possible* smile, big enough for the whole world to enjoy. In that smile was a natural way of being that I feel I derived a lot of my outlook from. For that, I'm forever grateful.

I tried to tell her something along these lines during the earlier stages of her illness in the Autumn. I'd been with her for a few weeks, and it was time for me to get back to my home. I was going to make a little heartfelt speech, how I learned so much from her while growing up. When I started with that, before I could elaborate, she cut me right off with a wry smile and said, "I am sooo sorry about that." We all just laughed, and I left it at that. What could be a better send off than sharing a laugh?

Though there will be many bitter moments of missing talking with her, in some ways she isn't gone at all. Like how no past tense phrasing can depict as accurately as the active: "Nancy dances."

Sue Gardner

January 21, 2025

Nancy meant the world to me and is now gone too soon. I carry her memory with me and always will.

karen maroone russell

January 20, 2025

Barb my deepest condolences on the passing of your beautiful Daughter .May your memories be sweet . Much Love Karen Maroone Russell

Gail Salem

January 19, 2025

Barb... So sorry for your loss
Love from Gail and Corey

James Schutz

January 19, 2025

I remember her when she was living in the Arapahoe Village apartment and love for her cats. I consider her a good friend.

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