Naoma I. Newquist

Naoma I. Newquist, age 87, of Kearney previously of Sumner, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at the St. John?s Good Samaritan Center in Kearney.Funeral service will be Friday, September 10, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Sumner East Campus with Pastor Ken Hutson officiating.Burial will be at the Jewell Cemetery.Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.Memorials are suggested to United Church of Sumner, St. John?s Good Samaritan Center, and Aseracare Hospice.A message of condolence, tribute, or memory can be left at www.hlmkfuneral.com. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services of Kearney are in charge of arrangements. Naoma was born January 20, 1923 in Sumner to Harry and Hazel (Knox) Lahm.She graduated from Sumner high school in 1940.She went to the Kearney Normal School and earned her teachers certificate and then later graduated from Kearney State College in 1971.She married Glen Newquist on May 22, 1947 in Sumner.She taught at rural schools in Dawson County and in Overton and Sumner.After retiring in the mid 1980?s she stayed involved with the Sumner schools by substitute teaching.She was a member of the United Church of Sumner.Naoma was an active member in her church.She enjoyed going to her grandchildren?s events and activities.She also enjoyed painting, watching the Huskers, walking, and taking care of her yard and flowers.She thoroughly appreciated all the cards, letters, and gifts she received from family and friends during her time at St. John?s. Surviving relatives: Daughters Pam and Mike O?Neill of Kearney, NE Brenda and Gary Rohde of Eddyville, NE Colleen and Mike Winter of Elmwood, NE Son: Donn and Martha Newquist of Sumner, NE Grandchildren Todd O?Neill and Lindsey O?Neill of Kearney, NE Kyle O?Neill of Omaha, NE Marcus Winter of Tulsa, OK John and Kresha Rohde of Eddyville, NE Jori and Aaron Newell of Eagle, NE Dustin and Karla Rohde of Kearney, NE John and Jenni Newquist of Pasco, WA Great Grandchildren?Kaitlyn Lueking, Abbie and Allie Rohde, KiLee, Kassie, and Khloe Newell, Kalon and Makenna Rohde Brothers: Murl and Deloris Lahm of Kearney, NE Glenn and Loyce Lahm of Becker, MN Stan and Lucille Lahm of Ames, IA Roger and Karen Lahm of Spirit Lake, IA Sisters Ilia and Dale Wright of Elm Creek, NE Connie and Bob Hansen of Prospect Heights, IL Numerous Nieces and Nephews She was preceded in death by her husband, and 1 sister Phyllis Savant PDF Printable Version

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Naoma I. Newquist

January 20, 1923 - September 8, 2010