Obituary for Ann M. Steffensmeier
Mass of Christian Burial for Ann M. Steffensmeier age 92 of Howells, NE will be on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Howells, NE with Fr. Stan Schmitt as celebrant. Interment will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the church with a Public Vigil Service and Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday after 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Minnick Funeral Home in West Point is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Ann passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Rehab in Norfolk, NE.
Ann Marie (Franzluebbers) Steffensmeier was born on the family farm near Monterey, NE to George and Frances (Ortmeier) Franzluebbers on April 17, 1930. She attended St. Boniface School at Monterey.
On August 20, 1957, she was united in marriage to Wilfred Steffensmeier at St. Boniface Catholic Church-Monterey. The couple farmed near Howells, NE until 1992. They were active members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Olean. After moving into Howells in 1992, they became members of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, where Ann was a member of Christian Mother’s. Ann enjoyed singing with the Merry Makers group, which included three of her sisters, entertaining at area nursing homes.
Ann enjoyed baking bread and caramel sticky rolls, playing cards, and doing embroidery. Ann’s family and her faith were very important to her.
Survivors include-
Daughter-Loretta and Larry Hockemeier of Norfolk, NE
Daughter-Arlene Steffensmeier of Columbus, NE
Daughter-Marge and Randy Cech of Howells, NE and family-
Becky and Jason Schueth and children-Clay and Logan
Amy and Joe Hoferer and children-Nolan and Autumn
Keith and Jessica Cech and daughter-Ridley
Son-Patrick and Mary Steffensmeier of Norfolk, NE and family-
Michael and Kaelee Steffensmeier and daughter-Kambree
Lisa Steffensmeier and fiancé Ryan Deuel
Daughter-Carol and Dave Semerad of Howells, NE
Son-Steve and Suzie Steffensmeier of Howells, NE and family-
Aden Lange
Max Lange
Sisters-Rose Gentrup of West Point, NE
Sr. M. Frances Franzluebbers of Colorado Springs, CO
Sisters-in-law- Margaret Franzluebbers of West Point, NE
Lillian Franzluebbers of West Point, NE
Agnes and Bill Hunke of West Point, NE
Brother-in-law-Monsignor Ralph Steffensmeier of Cedar Rapids, NE
Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents-George and Frances Franzluebbers, husband-Wilfred in 2002, brother-Ferdinand in infancy, Herman, Bernard & John Franzluebbers, and sisters-Josephine Kampschnieder, Caroline Kampschnieder, Catherine Franzluebbers, and Sr. M. Georgiana Franzluebbers.
Ann passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Rehab in Norfolk, NE.
Ann Marie (Franzluebbers) Steffensmeier was born on the family farm near Monterey, NE to George and Frances (Ortmeier) Franzluebbers on April 17, 1930. She attended St. Boniface School at Monterey.
On August 20, 1957, she was united in marriage to Wilfred Steffensmeier at St. Boniface Catholic Church-Monterey. The couple farmed near Howells, NE until 1992. They were active members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Olean. After moving into Howells in 1992, they became members of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, where Ann was a member of Christian Mother’s. Ann enjoyed singing with the Merry Makers group, which included three of her sisters, entertaining at area nursing homes.
Ann enjoyed baking bread and caramel sticky rolls, playing cards, and doing embroidery. Ann’s family and her faith were very important to her.
Survivors include-
Daughter-Loretta and Larry Hockemeier of Norfolk, NE
Daughter-Arlene Steffensmeier of Columbus, NE
Daughter-Marge and Randy Cech of Howells, NE and family-
Becky and Jason Schueth and children-Clay and Logan
Amy and Joe Hoferer and children-Nolan and Autumn
Keith and Jessica Cech and daughter-Ridley
Son-Patrick and Mary Steffensmeier of Norfolk, NE and family-
Michael and Kaelee Steffensmeier and daughter-Kambree
Lisa Steffensmeier and fiancé Ryan Deuel
Daughter-Carol and Dave Semerad of Howells, NE
Son-Steve and Suzie Steffensmeier of Howells, NE and family-
Aden Lange
Max Lange
Sisters-Rose Gentrup of West Point, NE
Sr. M. Frances Franzluebbers of Colorado Springs, CO
Sisters-in-law- Margaret Franzluebbers of West Point, NE
Lillian Franzluebbers of West Point, NE
Agnes and Bill Hunke of West Point, NE
Brother-in-law-Monsignor Ralph Steffensmeier of Cedar Rapids, NE
Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents-George and Frances Franzluebbers, husband-Wilfred in 2002, brother-Ferdinand in infancy, Herman, Bernard & John Franzluebbers, and sisters-Josephine Kampschnieder, Caroline Kampschnieder, Catherine Franzluebbers, and Sr. M. Georgiana Franzluebbers.