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1982
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Rebecca Thelen Obituary
March 8, 1982 - September 24, 2025
Rebecca Lynn Thelen, 43, passed away September 24, 2025. Rebecca was born on March 8, 1982, in Lincoln, Neb., to Robert and Shelley (Gauthier) Hepburn.
Rebecca was a massage therapist at Bella Spa and Madonna Proactive.
She is survived by her husband, Andrew Thelen; children, Xavier Martin, Ezra Thelen, Elias Thelen; Xavier's father, Brent Martin; parents, Robert and Shelley Hepburn; siblings, Kayla Hepburn, Jacob Hepburn, Joelle Hepburn; nieces; and nephews; mother-in-law, Jan Thelen; sister-in-law and brother-In-law, Joanie and Jack Huebner.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, October 3, at First Plymouth Church, 2000 D Street.
Memorials in lieu of flowers to BraveBe Child Advocacy Center, 5025 Garland St, Lincoln, NE, 68504 or Postpartum Support International, 6706 SW 54th Ave, Portland OR, 97222.
Condolences online at Roperandsons.com.
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Wheeler Winston Dixon
October 1, 2025
Becca was a true healer, a person of light and love. She was a gifted massage therapist who took her work very seriously and brought her healing touch to literally thousands of people. I am stunned by her loss. My thoughts are with her family and especially her children in this difficult time.
Gwendolyn
October 1, 2025
I am so shocked and saddened by this news. My heart goes out to Becca´s family. Becca was so incredibly gifted and talented. She was a born Healer and such a kind, brave, strong beautiful person. She was one of a kind. My heart goes out to her beloved family, especially her children and her partner, and also the wonderful healing staff at Bella and Madonna. May Becca rest in Peace and Love.
LynneHamer
September 29, 2025
Thinking of you, Andrew, Xavier, Ezra and Elias, and sending loveand prayers to you
Amy Lorenze
September 29, 2025
Rebecca was such a fantastic woman. I have known Rebecca for over 15 years. She will be missed by many. Sending prayers for her children and family. She was an amazing masseuse and could read my body with her gifted hands. I am so blessed to have been a part of your life, even if it was short.
Kris Van Laningham
September 28, 2025
Rebecca was an amazing therapist and gave me relief from tension with her intuitive touch. I am deeply sorry for the loss her family has experienced. She will be missed. Kris Van Laningham
Loretta Flohr
September 28, 2025
So sorry for your sudden and unexpected loss of Rebecca. We had never met, but you have a beautiful family. You are in my prayers, Loretta Flohr
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