Lois Saltzman

Lois Kathryn Saltzman, age 88 of Lushton, NE died Friday, February 1, 2008 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 12, 1919 to Joseph and Bessie (Kerst) Kuhns in Shickley, NE. On November 15, 1939 Lois was united in marriage to Delmar Saltzman at Shickley.

Lois devoted her life to taking care of her family and others. She had a passion for gardening and music. She also loved to cook, bake and made delicious cinnamon rolls. She always had fresh baked bread, pies and homemade snacks not only for her children but all of their friends too. She had a great sense of humor and an infectious smile. She lived by grace and always found something to be grateful for. She had a generous, open heart and showered her loved ones with kind words and encouragement. She always wanted the best for others and was available to provide a listening ear when needed. Positive, Gracious, Resilient and joy filled, she had such a sparkling quality as bright as her sparkling blue eyes.

Mom, we will miss you and those blue eyes, your smile and the light and love you gave us so sweetly. See you again in the arms of the Lord.

Left to cherish her memory are her twelve children and their families:

Son Roger (Judy) Saltzman, grandson Brian Saltzman, great granddaughter Heather Saltzman and her daughters Elana and Emily and great granddaughter Michelle Saltzman all of Lushton; grandson Greg (Brenda) Saltzman of Lushton; granddaughter Christine (Eric) Gammill and their daughters Hannah and Cadie of Hastings, NE

Daughter Cheryl Saltzman of Lushton; grandson Brandt (Annie) Saltzman and their children Andrew and Victoria of Salt Lake City, Utah; granddaughter Melissa (Rob) Briggs and their children Abbigail, Olivia, and Adam of Mt. Vernon, OH

Daughter Beth Ortgies of Lushton; granddaughter Kimber (Jim) Krejci of McCool Jct., NE; granddaughter Kendra (Mike) Munsell and their son Lane of Arizona; and granddaughter Stephanie Ortgies of Minnesota

Daughter Twila (Kenn) Mallory of Winnebago, NE; grandson Marc (Elizabeth) Mallory and their son Alexander of So. Sioux City, NE; and granddaughter Katrina (Joe) Barnes and their daughter Isabel of Sioux City, Iowa

Daughter Linda (Mike) Iversen; granddaughter Michelle Jeffery and her children Elizabeth and William; grandson Andrew (Christy) Iverson and their sons Case and Trey; all of Houston, Texas

Son Steven (Joyce) Saltzman of Versailles, MD; granddaughter Shelly (Scott) Elliot and their children Steven, Michael, Isaac, and Savannah of Massillon, OH; granddaughter Sandy (John) Shumate and their children Cassidy, Benjamin, and Kylie of Versailles, MO

Daughter Kathy (Jimmie) Hall of St. Paul, MN; granddaughter Candace Hall of Chicago, Illinois

Son Niles (Debbie) Saltzman; granddaughter Amy Saltzman and her daughter Kayla; grandson Seth Saltzman and his children Sabrina, Samuel, and Simon; granddaughter Sarah Saltzman; and grandsons Nathan and Niles Saltzman; all of Seward, Nebraska

Son Neal (Toni) Saltzman and grandsons Stanley and Spencer Saltzman all of Santa Barbara, California

Son Terry Saltzman of Santa Barbara, CA; granddaughter Amiee (Steve) Hengeveld and their children Kaitlin, Clayton, Cole, and Hannah of Flagstaff, Arizona

Daughter Candice (Dave) Zaniboni and their daughter Chelsea of Santa Barbara, CA

Daughter Debbie (Tony) Aguilar of Lushton; grandson Jacob Rojas and Diane of Kearney, NE; and grandson Dustin Rojas and Alyssa and his son Jordan of Omaha, NE.

Also surviving Lois is her brother Ray Kuhns of Lincoln, NE; many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, grandson Matthew Mallory, son-in-law Keith Ortgies, six brothers, and three sisters.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the Lushton Community Church in Lushton with the Reverend Elton Berg officiating. Interment followed in the Lushton Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the church or Tabitha Hospice.