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Obituary

Mary Jo Anderson

April 12, 1927 - October 30, 2024

Mary Jo Lipskey Anderson, born April 12, 1927 in Middle Branch, Nebraska to Joseph Michael Lipskey, Mary Alice (Lieb) Lipskey.

A selfless caretaker until the end, one of her biggest points of pride was her time spent in nursing school during World War II as she prepared to help in the war efforts in any way she could. She married Phil Anderson Oct 21, 1947 in Lincoln, NE.
Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Izetta Beckman, Max Lipskey, Robert Lipskey and Michael Lipskey, husband Phil, and son-in law John Hatgidakis. She is survived by her son Gary Anderson, daughter Marsha Hatgidakis, son and daughter in law Paul and Lori Anderson, daughter Donna Anderson, and daughter and son in law Karen and Brent Nelson. Mary Jo is survived by her grandchildren Amanda (Ryan) Metcalf, Sean Anderson, Lindsey (Jason) Hanlon, Olivia (Brett) Ray, Zach Hatgidakis, Sam (Mark) Shields, Anna Hatgidakis, Emily (Jack) Beauvais, Erika Nelson and great grandchildren Tristen Metcalf, Teghan Metcalf, Boe Beauvais, and Breck Ray. She is also survived by bonus grandchildren and great grandchildren Shelby (Cesar) Rodriguez, Mason Hopping, Ian Hopping, Silas Rodriguez and Amelia Rodriguez.

Remembrance of Life:
Sunday, November 24
11am-1pm
The Valley Oak Room
10501 Pine Lake Road
Lincoln, NE 68526
*Light refreshments will be served, casual attire

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Arbor Day Foundation or to your favorite charity. Contributions to the Arbor Day Foundation can be made online at https://shop.arborday.org/campaign/general-donation/give or by mail to 211 N. 12th Street Lincoln, NE 68508. Your support in honoring Mary Jo’s legacy is greatly appreciated.

Service

November24

Remembrance of Life

CST

The Valley Oak Room

10501 Pine Lake Road, Lincoln, Nebraska

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