Obituary

Jennifer Jolene Foster

October 19, 2001 - January 16, 2025

Jennifer Jolene Foster, 23, of Grand Island, passed away on Thursday, January 16th. Born to Bradley J. and Michelle (Wolff) Foster on October 19, 2001, in Grand Island.

Jennifer was Baptized and Confirmed at Trinity United Methodist Church of Grand Island. She graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in 2020 and attended 3 years of Grand Island Public Schools/Indra House. Jennifer enjoyed family trips to the Iowa State Fair, as well as the Nebraska State Fair. She loved being out in nature, visiting gardens with her family and the family farms in Iowa and Nebraska. Her favorite shows to watch were on PBS, such as Curious George and Mr. Roger’s/Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. One of her favorite activities was her Special Needs Valentine’s Dance of 2020.

Jennifer is survived by her parents, Maternal Grandparents Eugene and Judy Wolff of Howells, NE; Aunt Linda Foster of Grand Island, NE; Uncle Michael Wolff of Hinton, IA; Cousins Jocelyn (Marcus) Osborne, Jack, Dylan, and Christina Wolff all of Hinton, IA; special friends Darrel and Louise Sebree of Lincoln, NE, Lauren and Tanya Lazaroff and family of Kearney, NE, and Ronnie Fiala of Grand Island, NE.

She is preceded in death by her Paternal Grandparents James and Dorothy (Hoskins) Foster, Paternal Great Grandparents James E. and Laura M. Hoskins, James W. and Grace A. Foster, Maternal Great Grandparents Joe and Dorothy Travnicek, and John and Pauline Wolff.

Visitation with family greeting friends from 5:00-7:00PM will be held on Thursday, January 23rd, at Trinity United Methodist Church of Lincoln (7130 Kentwell Ln. Lincoln, NE 68516).

Visitation with family greeting friends from 5:00-7:00PM will be held on Friday, January 24th at All Faiths Funeral Home (2929 S Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801).

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 25th, at 10:30AM at Trinity United Methodist Church of Grand Island (511 . Elm St, Grand Island, NE 68801). This service will be live-streamed through the church’s Facebook page (Trinity UMCGI).

Burial at City of Grand Island Cemetery following the funeral service.

Memorials to Trinity United Methodist of Lincoln or to Trinity United Methodist of Grand Island, or to Friends of the Grand Island Parks.

Services

January23

Visitation

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Trinity United Methodist Church of Lincoln

7130 Kentwell Ln., Lincoln, Nebraska

January24

Visitation

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All Faiths Funeral Home

2929 S Locust St, Grand Island, Nebraska

January25

Funeral Service

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Trinity United Methodist Church of Grand Island

511 . Elm St., Grand Island, Nebraska

Share a Memory or Condolence

January 25, 2025

Dear Michelle and Brad, Marian and I were so saddened to hear of Jennifer’s passing. Please accept our condolences as you grieve the loss of your beloved daughter. Jennifer’s life, though challenging, was undoubtedly filled with love and purpose. Your unwavering personal dedication and selfless care for her throughout her life is both a testament and inspiration of how your collective strength and love had such a profound and positive impact on her life. May the memories of Jennifer’s life — however brief — bring you comfort. time. While we cannot be with you for her service, we will be viewing the service online. Please know that you are in you are in thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort as you navigate this profound loss. With deepest sympathy, Gary & Marian Travnicek

– Gary & Marian Travnicek
January 23, 2025

Prayers uplifted for your family as you navigate this loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

– Denise Hohensee
January 19, 2025

I am very sorry for your loss. Reading about Jennifer brought back many joyful memories of Brad & Michelle. Prayers for all.

– John Cannella
January 19, 2025

Prayers and sympathy to Brad and Michelle. Jennifer couldn’t have been loved more. God’s peace that passes all understanding be with you.

– Julie and Roger Frandsen

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