Obituary

Anna M. Sunderland

February 18, 1931 - November 25, 2013

Anna M. Sunderland, 82, of Lincoln, died Monday (11-25-13). Born (2-18-31) in Niobrara, NE to Henry and Edith (Barrington) Nelson. Foster mother for over 225 children, provided daycare for over 250 children. Member of Christ Place Church on Van Dorn Campus.

Family members include her daughter, LaNorma Case; sons, Ed (Pam) Sunderland and Dan Sunderland; grandchildren, Jonathan, Joshua, Benjamin, Jeremiah (Olivia) and Timothy Case, Allie Sunderland, Tonya (David) Zwanetsky; great grandchildren, Michael and Zach Rehl, Serenity, Eythan, Payton and Ashton Case; great great grandchildren, Kiley and Layna Rehl; sister, Evelyn Parks; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Edwin, son, Dick, 3 infant sons, infant daughter, adopted daughter, Nickki.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Monday (12-2-13) Christ Place Church Van Dorn Campus, 5555 Roose St. with Pastor Lance Riley officiating. Burial in Yankee Hill Cemetery.

Memorials to the family.

Visitation: 2-8 Sunday with family greeting friends from 5-7 at Roper and Sons, 4300 ‘O’ Street and one hour prior to service time at the church.

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