Obituary

Delores G. Mertens

March 4, 1932 - October 5, 2023

Delores G. Mertens, 91, of Lincoln, passed away on October 5, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1932, in Lincoln to Joseph and Margaerite (Gilson) Taft.

She is survived by her 4 children and their spouses; 5 grand children and their spouses; and 14 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James.

A visitation will be held from 2:00-7:00 P.M., with family greeting friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel (3950 Hohensee Dr.).

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, committal to follow at Lincoln Memorial Park.

Memorials to the family for future designation.

Services

October10

Visitation

CST

Roper & Sons South Chapel

3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 261-5907
October11

Funeral Service

CST

Roper & Sons South Chapel

3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 261-5907

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