Linda K. Jelken

October 20, 1945 - October 6, 2019

Linda Kay Jelken, age 73, of Kearney died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at her home. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Linda was born October 20, 1945 in Franklin, Nebraska to John and Rachel (Lax) Hendricks. She grew up in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School in 1963. She then attended Central Community College in Grand Island. Linda married Arlen Jelken, and they had three children. They later divorced. After moving to Kearney, Linda worked as a waitress at Kings Restaurant, the Diet Center, and Bob’s Super Store in the Fabric Department. She enjoyed watching T.V., going dancing, collecting wolf memorabilia, and Elvis Presley. Linda is survived by her mother, Rachel Hendricks of Kearney; daughters, Julie Pedersen and husband Tim of Kearney, Jodi Weeder of Kearney; sisters, Joyce White and Pat Lux of Kearney; grandchildren, Brandon Jelken, Samantha Jelken, Tory Weeder, and Zackary Weeder; great granddaughter, Kyra Robins. Linda was preceded in death by her father and son, Jeff Jelken.