Obituary

Renee Kathryn Callaway

April 4, 1973 - September 4, 2025

Renee Kathryn Callaway, 52, of Lincoln, NE passed away September 4, 2025. She was born April 4, 1973 in Covina, CA to Clifford Ray Callaway and Nancy Ann Greer.

Renee was a blessed mother to three wonderful children and was lucky enough to be a grandmother to three lovely boys as well. Renee loved cooking and gathering with loved ones over board and card games. She had a soft spot for any and all animals. Renee was a selfless person through and through. She cared for others and anyone who knew her was fortunate to have her there. Renee was always kind, caring, energetic and a bubbly person.

She is survived by her siblings, Cynthia Callaway Duhrkopf, of Lincoln, NE and Keith Callaway, of TX; children, Heather Sirr Newman, of Columbus, NE, Joseph Schlenz, of Stanton, NE and Brandon, of Lincoln, NE; grandsons, Robert Jr., Carter and Aiden Newman, all of Platte Center, NE; niece, Savannah Duhrkopf, of Lincoln, NE; nephews, Tommy Hill, of OR, Patrick Callaway, of Lincoln, NE and Noah Callaway, of OK; father, Clifford Callaway; and step mother, Pat Callaway, both of Seguin, TX.

Renee is preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Greer, niece, Julia Kuil, brother-in-law, Karl Duhrkopf, her aunt, Gayle Goulb, and a long line of grandparents.

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September 9, 2025

There is not a memory but an angel here on earth. I met Renee 8 or 9 years ago. I immediately fell in love with her heart. I knew it was gold. She was one of my tribe and I know her wings are around us all now. I just always felt her genuineness here on earth. I love you Renee go hang out with our tribe.

– Sherry Hasty
September 8, 2025

Oh my goodness Renee was like a sister to me. I was best friends with her sister Cynthia. We met in kindergarten and Nancy was like a Mom to me. I lived with them when I was about 12 years old this family is my family we all had so many good times there. Aunt Gail was special also and Keith is like my brother. I love this family so much they basically saved my life. I love you all and you’re all greatly missed

– Jackie Morrison
September 8, 2025

Oh my goodness Renee was like a sister to me I was best friends with her sister Cynthia we met in kindergarten and Nancy was like a Mom to me I live with them when I was about 12 years old this family is my family we all had so many good times there Aunt Gail was special also and Keith is like my brother I love this family so much they basically saved my life I love you all and you’re all greatly missed

– Jackie Morrison

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