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Mary M. Lloyd

Mary M. Lloyd

Wed, 10/27/2021 - 4:00am

Mary M. Lloyd, age 68, of Silver Creek, Neb., died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial was 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Silver Creek. Visitation was Thursday 4-7 p.m. There was a vigil service, 7 p.m.,Thursday evening at the church.

The Mass will be broadcast live on the Gass Haney Facebook page

Mary was born Sept.24, 1953 in Columbus, Neb., to Felix and Faye (Wemhoff) Krings. She grew up on the family farm near Tarnov, Neb., with her five sisters and six brothers. She graduated from St. Francis High School in 1971.

She was united in marriage to William Fischer in 1972 and to this union were born her beloved children, Justin, Jedd, and Shelley.

She was a stay-at-home-mother for many years before she began working at Humphrey Public School in the cafeteria where she enjoyed getting to know the students and reminding them daily to "smile".

She was united in marriage to Kenneth Lloyd on May 20, 2004. She and Ken enjoyed life on the lake and travelling to see grandchildren.

Mary loved to stay involved in her children's many activities and was so proud as she watched them follow their dreams and accomplish their goals. She especially loved spending time with her children and family and never missed a family reunion or holiday gathering. She was especially excited to have grandchildren.

Mary was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church and was very devoted to her faith throughout her life. Praying the rosary was of utmost importance to her and she prayed it countless times for the people she loved.

She is survived by:

Husband: Ken Lloyd of Silver Creek

Son: Justin (Jill) Fischer of Ft. Collins, Colo.

Grandchildren: Jalia and Alexa

Son: Jedd (Kelli) Fischer of Humphrey

Grandchildren: Josie and Sage

Daughter: Shelley (Aaron) Reichmuth of Humphrey

Grandchildren: Callista, Justine, Bennett and Will

Brother: Ray (Joyce) Krings of Lindsay, Neb.

Sister: Diane Krings of Platte Center, Neb.

Brother: Keith (Janet) Krings of Humphrey, Neb.

Brother: Melvin (Kathy) Krings of Tarnov, Neb.

Sister: Monica (Duane) Shemek of Humphrey, Neb.

Sister: Jeannette (Ron) Sjuts of Humphrey, Neb.

Sister: Barb (Doug) Otto of Omaha, Neb.

Brother: Paul (Diane) Krings of Humphrey, Neb.

Brother: David (Julie) Krings of Humphrey, Neb.

Sister-In-Law: Joan Krings of Kearney, Neb.

Sister: Cindy (Barry) Smith of Syracuse, Neb.

She was preceded in death by:

Parents: Felix & Faye Krings, sister: Bernice Krings, brother: Duane Krings, brother-in-law: Denny LaBenz, father-in-law and mother-in-law: Harold and Marian Lloyd

Condolences may be directed to www.mckownfuneralhome.com

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