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Nancy Neeman Obituary
October 7, 1944 - January 9, 2025
PHILLIPS - Nancy Jean Neeman, 80, of Phillips, passed away on January 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 2 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home, with Dan Naranjo officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m., also at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at the Phillips Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.
Online condolences and livestreaming of the service can be found at www.giallfaiths.com.
Nancy was born on October 7, 1944, in Nebraska City, to Lester and Anna (Childers) Sammons. She was raised and received her education in the Nebraska City area.
On May 28,1962, Nancy was united in marriage to Lewellyn "Lew" Neeman. Four children were born into this union. Nancy was a stay-at-home mom until her kids were grown. She then worked as a cook for CHI Health- St. Francis for 22 years, and she was also a manager at Sonic Drive-In.
Nancy attended Phillips Methodist Church. She used to babysit the neighborhood kids around Phillips. In her spare time, she enjoyed going fishing out on the boat at the lake. Camping was one of her favorite things. She would go on long walks and find treasures with her grandchildren. She loved to dance and listen to polka music. Nancy also like to sew, bake, and go to garage sales. She enjoyed gardening and preserving the food. She loved to cheer on her great grandkids at softball and baseball games. She cherished family time.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Les Neeman (Nikki Contreres), Rick (Sunday) Neeman, Lorrie (Ron) Lindell; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and her sister, Velma (Jim) Garr; and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Lew; infant daughter, Georgia; grandson, Nathanael Esquitin; great-granddaughter, Alyssa West; sister, Geraldine "Jerry" Myers; and daughter-in-law, Kim Neeman.
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Roberta Seaman
January 16, 2025
I knew Nancy during her years at St Francis. Nancy was always my "spinach tester". Nancy was a smile in my days. Thoughts and prayers to her family and other friends. Nancy, will be missed by many.
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