Norma Joan Bostock

Norma Joan Bostock obituary, Blue Hill, NE

Norma Joan Bostock

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Norma Bostock Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Merten-Butler Mortuary, Inc. - Blue Hill on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Norma Joan Bostock
Norma Joan Bostock went to her heavenly home on November 6, 2025, at her home near Ayr, NE with family by her side. Service will be Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10:30 am at the First United Methodist Church, 614 N. Hastings Ave., Hastings NE with Pastor Michelle Loeffelholz officiating. A luncheon will follow the funeral service at the church fellowship hall. Burial will be 2:00 p.m. at Blue Valley Cemetery Ayr, Ne. Visitation will be on Friday, November 14, from 1-8 pm with family present from 6-8 pm at the Merten Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, NE and one hour before the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pauline United Methodist Church. Mailing address: 1185 W. Cimarron Rd. Ayr, NE 68925. The service will be live streamed on Merten Butler Mortuary's website. To view the service, go to Norma's obituary and click on the play button toward the bottom of the page. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutlermortuary.com. Merten-Butler Mortuary, Bue Hill, Nebraska is serving the family.
Norma was born April 12, 1943, to Albert J Alberts and Frieda L. (Sundermeier) Alberts at Rosemont, NE. She married Lonny Bostock on May 6, 1962, at Ayr United Methodist Church, Ayr, NE. Norma enjoyed working with people in retail and had an infectious smile for anyone she met. Throughout her career she worked at Hested's Dime Store, Allen's, Ben Sherman's, Crowley's, Montgomery Wards and again at Allen's.
Norma is survived by her husband of 63 years, her children: Cindy (Jamie) Nejezchleb, Clint (Charleen) Bostock, Lisa Bostock, grandchildren: Tyler (Ashley) Olson, Tanya (Tyler) Fraser, Cale (Beth) Olson, Travis (Nichole) Bostock, Lacey Bostock, Michelle Lucero, Carly Bostock, Will Grieser, Luke Grieser, Allison Grieser. Step grandchildren: Creighton Nejezchleb, Halston (Jenna) Nejezchleb, Jamison Nejezchleb, Jessica (Jake) Wright, Anthony Mertens, Alisha Streff, and Andrew Streff. Adding to the fun are 19 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Norma is preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Scott Grieser; great granddaughter, Maci Fraser; two brothers, LaVern and Wayne Alberts; four sisters, Violet Boettcher, Verna Long, Vivian Yamauchi and Marilyn Place.
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Upcoming Events

Nov

14

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Merten-Butler Mortuary

501 W. Gage St., Blue Hill, NE 68930

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Nov

15

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

First United Methodist Church

614 North Hastings Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901

Send Flowers

Nov

15

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

First United Methodist Church

614 North Hastings Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901

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