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Marlene Rikli Obituary

Marlene Kay Rikli

May 12, 2025

Marlene Kay Rikli, age 78, of Murdock, NE, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, in Lincoln, surrounded by the love of her family.

Marlene is survived by her loving husband, Bob Rikli; children and grandchildren, son, Brad (Tammy) Rikli, Miguel, David, Sergio, Mia, Liana, Levi, and Sonja; son, Ryan (Amy) Rikli, Zane, Sela, Leo, Jonah, and Colin; and daughter, Laura Rikli (fiancé Kurt vonRentzell), Kyler; all from Murdock.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and an infant daughter.

A memorial service and visitation will be held at Murdock United Methodist Church. Service on Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place on Friday, May 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to Callahan Cemetery, Samaritan's Purse, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences or tributes shared www.hammonsfs.com Hammons Family Funeral Services Weeping Water with arrangements

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Omaha World-Herald from May 20 to May 21, 2025.

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Memorial Events
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May

23

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ebeneezer United Methodist Church

220 Kansas Street, Murdock, NE 68407

May

24

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Ebeneezer United Methodist Church

220 Kansas Street, Murdock, NE 68407

Funeral services provided by:

Hammons Family Funeral Services

207 West H Street P.O. Box 402, Weeping Water, NE 68463

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