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Mary Wuebben Obituary
Nov 2, 1952 - Feb 13, 2013
Survived by her Beloved husband, Ted Wuebben; children, Cristen (Kurt) Claussen of Omaha, Jenny (Matt) Knutson of Omaha, Daniel (Eva) Wuebben of Santa Barbara, CA, Michaela (Dan) Doyle of Duluth, MN, Mary (Mark) Wellwood of Omaha; mother-in-law, Elfreda M. Wuebben of Dayton, OH; 15 grandchildren; seven siblings and spouses; eight in-laws and spouses; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeremiah Wuebben; parents, Joe and Phyllis Haller; father-in-law, Lewis Wuebben. Colleen was a social worker with the Community Alliance and NAMI in Omaha. After retiring, she started and directed the Parkinson's Health Development, PHD Program, a non-profit group that offers exercise classes to those with Parkinson's. She was a member of the DeMello group, a prayer circle, and a Colorado sisterhood that brought her much joy.
SERVICES Monday 10:30am at St. Leo Catholic Church, 102nd and Blondo St. A BLESSING CELEBRATION will be held Sunday, February 17, in the Sullivan Center Creighton Prep at 6pm followed by the family greeting friends. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be directed to St. Augustine Mission of Winnebago, Servants of Mary, and the PHD Program (Parkinson's Health Development). JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Wuebben
Phil O'Brien
March 2, 2013
Ted,
I've been with out a newspaper for long time and my dad just told me about Colleen...I feel I have lost my step mom for all the things u and her allowed me to do with your family, wish I could have been there to say good bye ....You and your family are in my prayers..her spirit still lives in those who met/knew her ..take care.
February 21, 2013
Dear Ted Please accept our condolences on your loss. I am so grateful to have hosted you and Colleen in San Francisco. I'll always have fond memories of your trip. My prayers go out to you and all of your family. Fred Walsh Family
Mark & Sean Smith
February 19, 2013
Ted and family - please accept our condolences and best wishes at this difficult time. Colleen will be missed! I'm confident the entire Sacred Heart community feels the same. Our sincerest regards,
Colin Huerter
February 18, 2013
Dearest Wuebbens,
I send you all my love from Berlin. You've all been in my thoughts and prayers for the past few weeks, Colleen especially.
One of the clearest memories of Colleen I had was when I was around 22 or 23. I had just gotten back from college, where I had been reading poetry day and night for most of my senior year. I remember going into the room above the garage, and finding a book of Robert Frost's poems on a chair. I opened the book and began reading to myself. Shortly there after Colleen came in and asked what I was reading. She pointed me to a poem of Frost's I had never read - and it had such an effect on me - the clarity and simplicity. It was not one of his most famous, and I don't know if I can even remember which one it was (great story Huerter - can we wrap this up!). But sure enough, something of Colleen showed through. There was a humility and grace in the poem that I found at once admirable and embarrassing.
My dad said that poetry was a big part of the service last night, and I am really happy to hear it. Colleen's love of poetry definitely found its way into Dan's life, which has had a big impact on not only the direction but also the content of mine as well.
I was happy to have had the chance to see her radiant smile one last at Dan and Eva's wedding.
Colleen's was a life worthy of one hell of a celebration. Do it up Wuebben style!
Love you all,
Colin
Mark Molloy
February 18, 2013
Our deepest sympathies.
Mike & Peg Struebing
February 18, 2013
Ted & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. Heaven is now brighter with Colleen's smile.
Tom and Brynda Spellman
February 17, 2013
Ted and all of the Wuebben family,
We are so deeply saddened by your loss. Our love and prayers go out to all of you.
Jon Frederickson
February 17, 2013
Drake and I send our condolences to Ted and family. Colleen was beautiful inside and out and were are blessed to have known her...
Todd Stinson
February 17, 2013
Ted and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.
Godspeed Colleen
Steve & Susan McCarville
February 17, 2013
Dear Ted and family:
We extend our sympathies to your family in this sorrowful time. We will always remember the fun times at CEC events and especially at the annual Thanksgiving gravy bowl where Colleen was head cheerleader and Ted usually MVP of the dads. Our prayers are for Colleen and the entire Wuebben family.
Renee Wickes
February 17, 2013
Ted and Family,
Word cannot convey the feelings and comapssion we send to all of you at the loss of your wife/Mother. Colleen is the closest person I have met to a saint. When you read the verse in First Corinthians chapter 13 vs 4-8 love is patient, love is kind. These beautiful words remind me so of Colleen.
In all things, she steadfastly trusted the lord.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.. We will keep all of you and dear Colleen in our prayers.
Josh Mischo
February 17, 2013
May piece and serenity be upon your family.
February 17, 2013
Mary & Mark. Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thought's and prayer's.
Uncle Rick & Aunt Lynn
Kate Dargy Domayer
February 17, 2013
ed & Family,
It seems of course I should be writing this to include Colleen as well; however we know she is with our Lord.Like so many of us have said: her smile was most beautiful and contagious!! I will miss my friend Colleen.She will always be with us in spirit. Be assured Colleen and all of you are in my prayers.
Jeremiah 29:11
I know well the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not woe,plans to give you a future filled with hope.
Rest in peace Colleen~
Love,
Kate
Terry and Judy Tonkin
February 16, 2013
Ted and family, Colleen and the rest of your family have been a great inspiration to us as we also fight the battle against PD.
We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers.
Terry and Judy Tonkin
Inez Dubuc-Peterson
February 16, 2013
Ted,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. I remember you well from your visits to the brokerage firm where I work. My deepest sympathy is with you and your family.
Thom and Michele Hogan
February 16, 2013
Such fun memories of playing couples softball many years ago and going out to eat after! We will always remember Colleen's brilliant smile and joyful spirit! Our prayers to you, Ted, and your family.
Nancy Mills
February 16, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful, friendly and happy person. She was such a delightful person to visit with. She will be missed by all who knew her.
February 16, 2013
Ted and Family,
Very sorry to learn of Colleen's passing.She was a great lady and it was always great to see you both at the CU games and anywhere else we would see each other.She will be greatly missed.Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tony Pane
February 15, 2013
You are in our prayers. Love, The Tobins
Sandy Murphy
February 15, 2013
Wuebbens and Hallers; This is another hard loss in your lives. Many others (like myself) are saddened, too. Colleen's grace, goodness and smiles are lighting up the heavens, I am sure.
God Bless!
Sandy (Struble) Murphy
Jane Stark
February 15, 2013
Ronnie and I were so lucky to call her a friend. Thinking of you Ted and family, may comfort come to you with Colleen's precious memory.
Judy McAuliffe Treinen
February 15, 2013
Thoughts and prayers from our families to yours.
Jack and Camille Hawk
February 15, 2013
Ted - Words cannot express our deepest sympathies. May the peace of Christ be with you and your family at this time.
Jane Yaffe-Rowell
February 15, 2013
My deepest condolences to you all. I have many wonderful memories of Colleen's insight and compassion from our days working together at CA.
Kevin Schneider
February 15, 2013
Be still and know ....
Prayers with us all...
Colleen, bless us!
Diane Cahill
February 15, 2013
I had so much respect her Colleen and how she led her fight against this awful disease! I only had two brief conversations with her although I thought of her often. She had such an impact on me with her grace and presence.
And I saw how she was so honored by her sweet husband. The unconditional love he showed to her was truly a gift for others to witness. God Bless your family..
Mary Higgins
February 14, 2013
Colleen was SUCH a good soul! She handled her illness with incredible grace and optimism and bore more suffering than she should have been allotted. Ted and family....you are her legacy. You will miss her forever. God Bless!
Geri Rudloff
February 14, 2013
Ted,Prayers are with you and the family.
Howard and Geri Rudloff
Lola, Ray Anderson
February 14, 2013
Softly she leaves. Before you beg her stay for one more day. Softly she leaves you there. Lola & Ray Anderson
Joe Bizzarri
February 14, 2013
Michaela,
It's been so long since I've seen you but I wanted to extend my deepest, deepest sympathies to you and to your whole family for the loss of your mom. I remember her from the old Pius days, and the thing I remember most was her infectious smile. My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Jill/Jerry Wellwood
February 14, 2013
To a most wonderful Wuebben family- our condolences to you and yours and may your grief be shared among others to help celebrate the life of your beautiful mother/wife! Our thoughts and Prayers are with you in this time of need!
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