Wilma L Kallenbach

Wilma L. Kallenbach, widow of Wayne, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at her residence in Bellwood.


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Wilma was born on August 11, 1930 at Columbus, Nebraska to Newton and Anna (Miller) Jones. She married Wayne L. Kallenbach on April 23, 1950 at Columbus, Nebraska. Two children were born to this union.

Wilma was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She enjoyed playing cards with her card club, taking the occasional casino trip, and was a big Elvis fan, especially following Joseph Hall, the Elvis impersonator. She treasured spending time with her family. She was a member of the Red Hat Club, the Eastern Star, the UMW and the Bellwood United Methodist Church.

Wilma is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Butters of Bellwood, brother, William Jones of Columbus, two grandchildren: Malissa Jenson of Bellwood and Richard Butters of Lincoln. 6 Great-grandchildren: Danelle and Madison Jenson, Paris, Isabella, Olivia and Ryeker Butters. 1 Great-great grandchild: Kingslee Martinez with two more great-great grandchildren due in November.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Wayne Jr, in 1987, her husband, Wayne Sr, in 1994, one brother, Larry Jones.