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Bernice R. (Heumphreus) Ostendorf

Bernice R. Ostendorf, 70, died Thursday at the Kearney hospital.

She was born Sept. 10, 1919, at Farnam to Arthur and Amy Pearl Mercer Heumphreus. She married Arthur Ostendorf on Sept. 22, 1945, in Kansas. She was employed by Monroe Auto Equipment Co. in Cozad from 1960 to 1968.

Mrs. Ostendorf was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 5132 and the American Lutheran Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Terri Moore of Gothenburg; a sister, Jean Kneese of Kearney; three granddaughters and a step-grandson; and a special friend, Bill Christensen of North Platte.

She was preceded in death by her husband on March 21, 1981; her parents; a sister, Marjorie; and a brother, James.

Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at McVay Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Lynn Parsons officiating. Burial will be at fort McPherson National Cemetery.

A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.

Visitation will be today and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

McVay Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.



Published: 3/29/2024 - http://www.historicfarnam.us/cemetery/obits/index.asp
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