Mary Lois Schell, 83, of Lincoln died October 17, 2017. Born January 26, 1934 in Central City to Bill and Grace (Cherry) Hall, residing at the time of her birth in a sod house near Ashby, NE. Raised in North Platte. Former resident of St. Louis, Missouri and Omaha, NE.
A member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and an avid bridge player. The sunshine of Mary Lois will be missed but never forgotten.
Preceded in death by parents and husband of 64 years, George W. Schell. Survived by her sisters Willa (Lowell) Fenster and Elaine Boyle, daughter Teri (Roger) VanCleave, son Brad Schell, grandchildren Jack VanCleave, Joselyn (Adam) Luedtke, and Andrew Schell, great-grandchildren August and Emily VanCleave, Brielle and Raelee Luedtke.
“Thank you to all the staff at the Ambassador, Tabitha Hospice, St. Elizabeth, and the Grand Lodge at the Preserve for your excellent care.”
Private memorial service followed by Burial at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to 4400 S. 80th St #332 (16)
Memorials to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.