Connie Lou Merry, 72, Lincoln, went home to be with her heavenly father on Thursday (11-10-11) following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born (11-16-38) in Lincoln, Nebraska to Ervin and Hazel Marie (Brower) Peterson. Ret. Secretary, Lancaster County Engineering. Member: First-Plymouth Congregational Church; 50 year member of P.E.O. Chapter GV; Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority; Red Hat Society. An avid Husker fan, bowler and bridge player. Served on decorating and memorial committees, treasurer for Autumn Wood Homeowners Association and reservations for club house.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, sons-in-law: Cori and Kevin Neth, Lincoln, NE, Chris and Jeff Volkmer, Springfield, MO; son, daughter-in-law: Chan and Brenda Merry, Hickman, NE; grandchildren: Casie Kissinger, Lincoln, NE, Colby Winch, Springfield, MO, Dustin, Tyler and Shelby Merry, Hickman, NE, great grandchildren: Hayes Winch, Payne and Mayson Kissinger; brother, sister-in-law: Bob and Joan Peterson, Lincoln, NE; very special friend: Dick Hammel, Higginsville, MO; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday (11-14-11) Lincoln Berean Church, 6470 South 70th. Pastor Bob Rice, officiating. A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held immediately following the funeral service at the church prior to the graveside service.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society, 5733 South 34th Street, Suite 500 (16).
No Visitation.