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Norma Jean Burklund
May 10, 1942 - November 17, 2021
Norma Jean Burklund of Clay Center, NE, was born May 10, 1942 to Fred and Mabel Ockinga. She died November 17, 2021, the day after her 62nd wedding anniversary, from Covid-19. She was a loving wife and mother.
She is survived by her husband John R. Burklund, children Laura (David) Mussman of Omaha, Kevin (Monica) of Lincoln, Heidi of Lincoln, Aaron (Irene) of Papillion, Grandchildren Ian, Ruby, Grace and Noah Mussman, Eva and Eli Burklund, Dara (CJ) Wells, Anne (Mike) Furasek, and 6 great-grandchildren. Sister Jeanine Lovgren of Hastings, Vic (Nicki) Ockinga of Hastings and Gordon (Marge) Ockinga of Grand Island, in-laws Glenda Ritterbush of Sheridan, WY, Elsie Burklund of Omaha, and Marilyn Burklund of Lincoln, many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Tuesday, November 23 from 5-8pm at McLaughlin Funeral Home in Clay Center. Funeral Wednesday at 2pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Clay Center. Masks provided and required. Memorials to the family in lieu of flowers, for future designation. Live stream https://www.facebook.com/claycenterchapel.
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Deanna johnson
November 25, 2021
So sorry to learn of Norma's passing.....wonderful memories or. appt. and the station wagon overheated She was a strong , caring lady!!
Patti Hust
November 23, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I only met her a few times, but remember how gracious she was. May she Rest In Peace.
Don Garrison
November 23, 2021
Sad to read of Norma's passing. My sympathy to John and family.
Everson cousins, Linda, Lois, David and Janice.
November 22, 2021
We are very sorry to hear that Norma has passed away. She was beautiful, pretty and a lovely smile.
She was a wonderful mother, always proud of her talented children. Norma was always kind.
We are so sorry for your loss, and praying that God's love will comfort you.
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