Annette M. Kirchhoff

Annette M. Kirchhoff, 53, of Kearney, passed away November 5, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE. Memorial Services will be 10:30 am, November 8, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church in Kearney with Pastor Matt Fowler officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm, November 7, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family, to be designated later. Annette was born April 10, 1971 in Seward, Nebraska to Daniel and Kathryn (Fehlhafer) Cradick Sr. She graduated from Syracuse High School, and then attended Southeast Community College in Lincoln. Annette married Ryan Kirchhoff August 16, 1997 in Syracuse. Ryan and Annette lived in Broken Bow, they then moved to Kearney in 2005. She recently worked as an agent at Kearney Regional Airport. Annette dedicated her life to being a loving wife and mother. Annette cared deeply for all, from family to people she barely knew. Her smile lit up every room that she walked into and left an everlasting impact on those she encountered. Annette was effortlessly selfless by putting everyone’s needs before her own. She radiated a joy that was contagious to all. Annette seized every opportunity to make people feel loved and welcomed. She inspired others to lead a life full of kindness and positivity. Annette’s mind was filled with creativity. Through her creativity she was always able to see the world in color. All these qualities were instilled in her three boys who were her greatest joys. Her legacy will continue through them. Annette is survived by her husband, Ryan Kirchhoff of Kearney; sons, Caleb and Mackenzie Kirchhoff of Kearney, Tanner Kirchhoff and Fiancé Josie Kracl of Lincoln, Trevor Kirchhoff and significant other Natalie Gile of Kearney; mother, Kathy and Duane Janssen of Syracuse, NE; father, Daniel and Dot Cradick Sr. of Gresham; brother, Jerry and April Cradick of Modesto, CA; step-sister, Michelle and Kris Thompson of Bend, OR; step-brother, Todd and Renee Janssen of Portland, OR; half-brothers, Ron and Bobbie Cradick of Gresham, NE, and Shawn Cradick of Gresham, NE. Annette was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Cradick Jr.

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Annette M. Kirchhoff

April 10, 1971 - November 5, 2024