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1934
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2021
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Irene Newman Obituary
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Kearney First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Melody Adams officiating.
Interment will follow at Kearney Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney and one hour prior to the service at the church.
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Irene was born July 7, 1934, in Kearney to Vern and Helen (Zeilinger) Dorothy. She was raised in Kearney and was a graduate of Kearney Longfellow High School.
On July 26, 1953, Irene married Harold L. Newman at Kearney First United Methodist Church.
Irene enjoyed raising her family and was active in 4-H, Cub Scouts and PTA while the children were young. She later worked at the Buffalo County Veteran's Service office for 30 years, retiring in 2004.
Survivors include her children, Reva Vandevoorde of Wahoo, Danny (Nancy) Newman of Surprise, Arizona, Deanna (Robert) Abbott of Grand Island, Rhonda (Kirk) Ahrens of Summer Haven Lake, Donna Newman of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and Richard (Jenna) Newman of Lee's Summit, Missouri; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold Newman; brother, Ray (Betty) Dorothy; son-in-law, Phil Vandevoorde; and her sister, Alice (Bob) Cruise.
Memorials are suggested to Kearney First United Methodist Church.
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Dave Huber
January 21, 2023
Irene,I lost touch with you and harold you both were like a real family that i never had i did learn how to bake the cookies i was always eating that you would and were baking Best memorys putting the flags out @ the vet grave sites with richard and Bo the black lab and the very much needed motherly talks as a young man in need of guidance.thank you, You are very much missed. Dave huber loveland,co
Darlene Godfrey and family
March 20, 2021
We share the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. Irene was like a sister to Darlene. We are thankful for all the great memories of our families getting together. Irene will always have a special place in our hearts.
Alyssa, Victoria, & Amanda
March 19, 2021
She always welcomed us and made us feel right at home whenever we saw her. We will never forget her kindness. We love her very much and she will be missed.
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