Marilyn K. Puttergill

Marilyn K. Puttergill, age 80, of Kearney, formerly Gibbon, passed away July 8, 2026, at Kearney Regional Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, July 15, 2026, at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney followed by burial at the Riverside Cemetery by Gibbon. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, July 14, 2026, at St. James Catholic Church followed by a Wake Service at 6:00 pm. In Marilyn’s honor the family would request those attending the service to wear something red. In lieu of flowers, memorials are designated to the Nebraska Kidney Association. Marilyn was born March 12, 1946, in Kearney to Louis and Dorothy (Lawhead) Erpelding. She grew up near Gibbon and graduated from Gibbon High School in 1964. Marilyn married Larry Puttergill on November 21, 1964, in Kearney. They lived and farmed northwest of Gibbon in Buckeye Valley. She stayed home raised three children and worked as a “Gopher” on the farm. As the kids got older, she cleaned houses for the elderly in Gibbon, worked at Heartland Cleaning in Kearney, sold Avon, and volunteered on the Valley Township Election Board. Her most important job was being a loving wife to her husband “Putt”, as they grew older, she was his eyes and ears. Now she will be watching over all of us from above. Marilyn was the best cook in Buckeye Valley. Also, she enjoyed baking, playing cards, shopping, diamond painting, and doting on her grandchildren. She looked forward to attending their events. Marilyn was willing to visit with anyone and never met a stranger. Marilyn is survived by her husband Larry Puttergill of Kearney, daughters, Kristi Puttergill-Weldon and Cody of Gibbon, NE, Mandi and Simon Wagoner of Shelton, NE, son, Greg and Billie Jo Puttergill of Lemoyne, NE, grandchildren, Tayler (Ryan) Davis, Duell (Tatyana) Puttergill, Gracie Wagoner, Taylon Wagoner, Landi Weldon, Kenna Wagoner, Karson Wagoner, Bailey Weldon, great grandchildren, Briar Davis, Remington Puttergill, Beau Puttergill, sister, Barb Firme of Gibbon, NE, sister in laws, Maxine Erpelding of Kearney, Kay and Merle Horst of Miromar Lakes, FL, numerous nieces and nephews. Marilyn was preceded in death by an infant son, Brian, brother, Ron Erpelding, sister in law, Darlene and her husband Jim Catlin, and brother in law, Bob Firme.

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Marilyn K. Puttergill

March 12, 1946 - July 8, 2026