Candice S. Makey

Candi (Radtke) Makey, 74, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 11, 2024, peacefully after fighting several illnesses including cancer. She entered eternal rest with family by her side.
Services will be held at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE on Thursday November 21, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Brenda Pfiefly officiating. The family asks that you wear your Nebraska gear or Candi's favorite color purple. Inurnment will take place at the Greenwood Cemetery, followed by a lunch at the Hillside Golf Course at 12:00. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website.
Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday, November 20th from 1:00-6:00 P.M. to leave condolences for the family. You may view Candi's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Makey family for later designation. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Candi's care and funeral arrangements.
Candi was born on April 30, 1950, in Lewellen, NE to Clayton and Betty Lou (Bainbridge) Radtke. She attended St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School in Cheyenne WY, then St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School in Napa, ID. Her family moved to Sidney, NE where she attended junior high and high school years at St. Patrick's Catholic School, graduating with the class of 68.
She married Dennis Makey in 1971 and together they had two wonderful children, Jeff and Ashley. Candi worked at the Sidney Memorial Hospital where she loved being around the patients and the staff. She was kind and compassionate, but tough when she had to be. She also worked at Security 1st Bank where the customers loved seeing her. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, watching NE football, social gatherings, hanging out with friends and spending time with her family which included the holiday poker games.
Above all Candi, loved her family and lived for them. Everything she did in life was done in love. Through good times and hard times, she always kept a positive and upbeat outlook. She was always there to offer a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, and encouragement when they needed it most. She faced each obstacle with courage and determination, knowing that her loved ones were counting on her.
Candi's presence will be deeply missed. Her passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the lives of all who knew her.
Candi is survived by her husband Dennis of 53 years, her son Jeff (Charlotte) Makey of Hutchinson, KS, daughter Ashley Makey of Sidney, NE, brother Hank (Christine) Radtke of Sidney, NE; brothers-in-law Gerry (Peggy) Makey of Severance, CO, Tim (Robin) Makey of Seward, NE, Bill Makey of Sidney, NE, sister-in-law Linda Nienhuser of Gurley, NE. Grandchildren; Kaden (Ashley) Makey of Hutchinson, KS, Kyle (Mary) Makey of Houston, TX, Chalie (boyfriend Tanner) Makey of Hutchinson, KS ; great grandchildren; Payton and Braxton Makey of Hutchinson, KS, and many nieces, nephews, and long-time friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clayton and Betty Lou Radtke, father and mother- in-law Bud and Betty Makey.