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Elaine Ruth Johannes Madsen

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Birth	:	2 Aug 1925 Nuckolls County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	7 Feb 2020 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.0374985, -98.0650024
Description	:	America lost another member of the Greatest Generation when Elaine Ruth (Johannes) Madsen departed this life on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Lincoln's Fallbrook Assisted Living after a six month stay. Elaine had spent the vast majority of her 94 years in Superior, Nebraska. She was born August 2, 1925 to William Henry and Ida Marie (Lindhorst) Johannes in rural Nuckolls County, Nebraska. Elaine (Joy) was baptized on August 16, 1925 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ruskin, Nebraska but confirmed at Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior where her father was one of the founders. She... Read More	America lost another member of the Greatest Generation when Elaine Ruth (Johannes) Madsen departed this life on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Lincoln's Fallbrook Assisted Living after a six month stay. Elaine had spent the vast majority of her 94 years in Superior, Nebraska. She was born August 2, 1925 to William Henry and Ida Marie (Lindhorst) Johannes in rural Nuckolls County, Nebraska. Elaine (Joy) was baptized on August 16, 1925 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ruskin, Nebraska but confirmed at Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior where her father was one of the founders. She began her elementary country schooling near Nelson through the second grade. When her parents purchased farmland near Webber, Kansas and Lovewell Lake, her education continued there. When Webber High School closed in 1941, Elaine transferred to Mankato (KS) High School and graduated in 1942 at the age of 16. After one year working at the Jewell County Courthouse, Elaine attended Strickler's Business College in Salina, KS. After completing her course work, she was hired by the Santa Fe Railroad before heading to Needles, CA, during World War II where work was more plentiful. Elaine married J.R. Brown in January of 1945 and bore two daughters: Bonnie Jo and Linda Kay. A divorce followed so Elaine returned to her Nebraska roots where she eventually married Roy Howard Madsen in February of 1955. To that union, three more children were born: Kent Allen, Kevin Dean and Trudy Ann. Although a rarity in the 1950s and 60s, Elaine was a working mother, eventually spending the majority of her career as a legal secretary for Downing & Downing in Superior. When the elder Downing passed, it became Downing & Alexander with a second office in Kearney, NE. Elaine spend 28 1/2 years working for Robert, David and Randy. Even after retirement, Elaine stayed busy by working at Menke's Pharmacy into her 80s. With Howard's death in 1996, Elaine stayed in her own home until re-locating to Superior's Good Samaritan Center's Wild Ridge until her health started in fail in 2019. Elaine was an active member of Centennial Lutheran Church's Lutheran Women's Missionary League, American Legion Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary, Danish Brotherhood and Brodstone Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Elaine is survived by her children: Bonnie Wos (Lynn Salisbury) of Otsego, MN; Linda (Doug) Winter of Olathe, KS; Kent (Becky) Madsen of Lamar, CO; Kevin (Christy) Madsen of Kearney, NE; Trudy (John) Clark of Lincoln, NE; 15 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren will carry on Elaine's God-loving relationship. Elaine is preceded in death by her husband Howard in 1996, parents, and sister and brothers in law; Esther and Clarence Blocker and Gladys and Keith Johnson, as well as sister in law Clara Johannes; brother Williams (Bill) Johannes of Council Bluffs, IA is the sole surviving sibling.

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Elaine Ruth Johannes Madsen's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, USA.
When did Elaine Ruth Johannes Madsen death?
Elaine Ruth Johannes Madsen death on 7 Feb 2020 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.0374985
Longitude: -98.0650024

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Roy Howard Madsen

(1930 - 1996)

Siblings

Esther M. Johannes Blocker

(1917 - 1974)

Gladys D Johannes Johnson

(1921 - 2001)

William Dean Johannes

(1933 - 2021)

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Coordinate: 40.0374985, -98.0650024

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7. Hardy City Cemetery
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8. Nora Cemetery
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9. Montana Cemetery
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12. Beulah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.1324997, -98.1986008

13. Shaffer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9514008, -98.2118988

14. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9073720, -97.9882780

15. Cleveland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9305992, -98.1939011

16. German Kellner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9437828, -98.2119141

17. Nelson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2056084, -98.0791702

18. Spring Creek Cemetery
Ruskin, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1258011, -97.8756027

19. Steuben Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8717330, -98.1301370

20. Columbia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0499992, -98.2932968

21. Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9667015, -97.8380966

22. Guide Rock Cemetery
Guide Rock, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0811005, -98.3125000

23. White Rock Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8788986, -97.9132996

24. Switzers Gap Cemetery
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