Elizabeth T. “Betty” Kappel

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Elizabeth T. “Betty” Kappel, 86, passed away on September 9^th, 2022, in Lincoln, NE. She was born on May 25^th, 1936, in New York, NY to Harry and Sarah (Murray) Halligan.

She was a devoted military wife and partner with her husband in various businesses. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and Lutheran Women`s Missionary League. She was a military wife for 22 years and married for 66 years.

Survivors include husband, Jacob “Jack”; daughters Cathy and Debbie; sons John and Darrow; 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.

Preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Faith Lutheran Church (8701 Adams St, Lincoln, NE 68507).

Memorials to Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

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September14

Memorial Service

10:30 am

Faith Lutheran Church

8701 Adams St, Lincoln, NE 68507)

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July 22, 2024

TWO YEARS SINCE THE DEATH OF MY BEAUTIFUL AUNT BETTY AND I MISS YOU MORE THAN EVER. MY DADS SISTER, MY AUNT. SHE WAS SO LOVED BY OUR FAMILY.I WISH I COULD CALL YOU AND TALK FOREVER LIKE WE USED TO. LOVE YOUR NEICE VICKI HALLIGAN-GABRIELE IN CT

– Victoria Gabriele

September 15, 2022

Betty was one of the first people I met at Faith Lutheran. I remember how fiercely she loved her family — especially her children and their children. I hold you all in my prayers.

– Kim Marxhausen

September 12, 2022

My condolences to the family of Betty Kappel. I sang in church choir with her and want to express that I read the obituary in the Sunday paper and was shocked to hear of her passing.

– Richard Faubel

September 12, 2022

HAVING BETTY AS A SPECIAL FRIEND TO OUR FAMILY HAS BEEN SUCH A BLESSING TO EACH OF US. WE SHARED COUNTLESS WONDERFUL MEMORIES TOGETHER. BETTY ALWAYS PUT OTHERS FIRST. HER LOVE FOR GOD, HER FAMILY, AND HELPING OTHERS WAS HER PRIORITY IN LIFE. BETTY WILL BE MISSED GREATLY.