Irene P. (Mailahn) Bettenhausen, 89, Lincoln, went to be with the Lord, Monday (4-21-08) Born Hallam, NE (7-18-1918) to William and Elsie (Heidecker) Mailahn. Ret. Secretary, University of Nebraska , Sociology Dept. 20 yrs. Member: Trinity Lutheran Church; Lincoln General Hospital Auxiliary; Pink Lady many years; avid Big Red fan. Enjoyed gardening, loved to cook, people person. Her smile will be remembered forever.
Family members include son, daughter-in-law: Robert and JoAnne Bettenhausen, Lincoln; daughter: Judy Bettenhausen, Spokane, WA; grandchildren: Cathy Hedstrom (Charley); Matt Bettenhausen, Lincoln; Jennifer Duncan (Denny); Lindsey Rasmussen, all of Spokane, WA; 3 great grandchildren: Christian, Andrew and Graham Hedstrom, Lincoln; sister: Lucille Marsh, Chanute, KS; sister-in-law: Jean Adkins, Papillion; nieces, nephews and many friends. Preceded in death by husband Norman, parents, grandson, Brian Bettenhausen, sister Fern Theasmeyer.
Memorial Service:11:00 a.m. Friday (4-25-08) Trinity Lutheran Church, 12th & H St. Pastor Matthew Tooman officiating. Prior Interment.
Memorials to the Trinity Lutheran Church or Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools (Landing Scholarship fund).
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Thursday with family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Roper and Sons, 4300 ‘O’ St.