NOTICE! SERVICE DATE CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER!
Mary I. O’Shea, 95, of Lincoln, passed away on December 29, 2023. Born in a snowstorm in Omaha, NE on April 13, 1928 she was the daughter of Frank and Anna (Meisinger) Libershal.
Mary was a school teacher her entire adult life. She taught 4th grade for LPS, most notably at Elliott, Lakeview and Roper elementary schools. She was a mentor, surrogate parent and friend to countless students over the span of her decades-long career. She will be remembered for her tireless work ethic, her genuine concern for the welfare of her students and the relationships she forged with her peers.
Mary was a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, earning both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. She was a member of the Kappa Chapter of Chi Omega Sorority and a member of the Cathedral of the Risen Christ Catholic Church.
Family members include her son John O’Shea (Sue), Ann Arbor, MI; Kathleen O’Shea (Alan), Oklahoma City, OK; Karen O’Shea (Tom), Lincoln, NE and Mary O’Shea-Creal (Robert) all of Lincoln; 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents, former husband Jack O’Shea, Sister Teresa John and Brothers Francis and Theodore Libershal.
NOTICE: NEW DATE DUE TO WEATHER!!
Rosary: 10:00am Wednesday, January 9, 2024, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Interment will be 2:00pm Wednesday at Holy Sepulchre Cemetary, Plattsmouth, NE.
Memorials may be given to The Food Bank of Lincoln.
Services
Rosary
10:00 am CST
Cathedral of the Risen Christ
3500 Sheridan Blvd. , Lincoln, Nebraska
Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am CST
Cathedral of the Risen Christ
3500 Sheridan Blvd. , Lincoln, Nebraska
Interment
2:00 pm CST
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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So very sorry to hear about your mom. She was a first cousin to my mom Pat (Libershal) Wolever. I have fond memories of your family coming to Plattsmouth to visit. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
– Laure (Wolever) Grant
Dear Kathleen, Karen and families, Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She leaves a powerful legacy of hard work and TLC to many over her long life. I’m thankful for all the time you had with her and hope you’re able to hold all of those memories close in your heart.
– Kari Beckenhauer
John: I was sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was always very friendly to me when I was at your house playing or experimenting with your electronic ear. I’m sure she’ll be missed.
– George Howard
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