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Janet Clair Wortman Debban

Birth	:	6 Jun 1935 Gosper County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	1 Dec 2020 Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5999300, -99.8397300
Description	:	Janet Claire (Wortman) Debban, 85 years of age, passed very peacefully on December 1, 2020, at Christian Homes Care Community in Holdrege. She was born on June 6, 1935, the only child of Alfred and Neta (Fastenau) Wortman, at home in rural Gosper County, Nebraska, near Smithfield, Nebraska. Janet was baptized on June 23, 1935 at Hope Lutheran Church, in rural Smithfield, and later confirmed on December 25, 1948 at Hope Lutheran Church. When Janet was only eight years old, her father passed away on February 24, 1944. After her father’s death,... Read More	Janet Claire (Wortman) Debban, 85 years of age, passed very peacefully on December 1, 2020, at Christian Homes Care Community in Holdrege. She was born on June 6, 1935, the only child of Alfred and Neta (Fastenau) Wortman, at home in rural Gosper County, Nebraska, near Smithfield, Nebraska. Janet was baptized on June 23, 1935 at Hope Lutheran Church, in rural Smithfield, and later confirmed on December 25, 1948 at Hope Lutheran Church. When Janet was only eight years old, her father passed away on February 24, 1944. After her father’s death, her mother, Neta, decided to go to beauty school to support them. Janet first stayed with her Aunt Marie and Uncle R.T. Hanson in Lexington, Nebraska. Later, they decided she should go the school in Hastings to be closer to her mom. Janet and Neta moved to Elwood in 1947, after Neta had finished beauty school. They opened a beauty shop on the second floor of the Home Bank. They lived in an apartment along with the shop. In high school, Janet worked at the theater and kept books for Lawrence Hanson. She graduated as Valedictorian of her class in 1952. Janet began teaching at District #3 Robb School, in Gosper County, in the fall of 1952. The next fall she taught at District #4. She married Larry Debban on June 14, 1953, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elwood. To this union, five children were born: Cheryl Lynn, Steven Larry, Terry Alan, Kimberly Kay, and Dee Ann. On January 1, 1961, Janet, Larry, and their family, moved to Holdrege. After most of her children were in school, Janet went to work for Dannull Motors. Later, she worked in the Phelps County Treasurer’s Office and then the Holdrege Co-op. Janet purchased the Fashion Crossroads dress shop, which later changed to Fashion Affair. Janet retired from the Co-op in 1997. Janet was an active member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. She enjoyed playing cards, and watching sporting events. She and Larry enjoyed traveling after their retirement. They spent a month each summer in Alaska, visiting Terry when he lived there. She was always interested in anything her children, grandchildren, and even her great-grandchildren were involved. “Grandma Debban” was always a favorite with the kids, even those who weren’t really related to her. Janet was preceded in death by: her husband; her parents; and daughter, Kim Soderholm. Janet is survived by her children: Cheryl Taft and her husband, Dale of Elwood; Steve Debban and his wife, Terrie of Kearney, Nebraska; Terry Debban of Funk, Nebraska; Dee Steinshouer and her husband, Russ of Holdrege; son-in Law, Tom Soderholm of Kearney; eight grandchildren: Derek Taft and his wife, Amy of North Platte, Nebraska; Drew Taft and his wife, Melissa of Hastings, Nebraska; Brett Debban and his wife, Ashley of Lincoln, Nebraska; Zach Debban of Omaha, Nebraska; Brad Soderholm of Kearney; Jason Steinshouer and his wife, Kerissa of Elkhorn, Nebraska; Joni Collins and her husband, Rye of Waverly, Nebraska; Lance Steinshouer and his wife, Dani of Holdrege; nine great-grandchildren: Brianna, Billy, Violet, Jaxson, Isaac, Avery, Kasyn, Kennedi, and Kamryn; along with extended family and friends.

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Where is Janet Clair Wortman Debban's memorial?
Janet Clair Wortman Debban's memorial is located at: Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Gosper County, USA.
When did Janet Clair Wortman Debban death?
Janet Clair Wortman Debban death on 1 Dec 2020 in Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Janet Clair Wortman Debban's memorial?
Latitude: 40.5999300
Longitude: -99.8397300

Family Members:

Parent

Alfred C. Wortman

(1900 - 1944)

Neta M. Fastenau Wortman

(1901 - 1993)

Spouse

Larry Duane Debban

(1933 - 2010)

Children

Kimberly Kay Debban Soderholm

(1959 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elwood Cemetery
Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5999300, -99.8397300

2. Quakerville Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6189003, -99.8097000

3. Hope Lutheran Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5667500, -99.6800000

4. Robb Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6710691, -99.6996001

5. Homerville Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4668999, -99.8593979

6. Pioneer Cemetery
Eustis, Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6632810, -100.0013730

7. Keely Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5727500, -99.6563500

8. Fairfield Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4672012, -99.7549973

9. Salem East Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4972000, -99.9803009

10. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4664001, -99.9250031

11. Salem West Cemetery
Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4968987, -99.9886017

12. Eustis East Cemetery
Eustis, Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6714100, -100.0199780

13. Yoder Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4957000, -99.6845500

14. McGuire Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4380989, -99.8664017

15. Immanuel Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5682983, -99.6283035

16. Westview Cemetery
Eustis, Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6708740, -100.0380710

17. Evergreen Cemetery
Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5689011, -100.0571976

18. Highland Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5194016, -99.6430969

19. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4206500, -99.8672000

20. Plum Creek Massacre Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6726840, -99.6058220

21. Adullam Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6265000, -99.5856000

22. First United Methodist Church Columbarium
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7810000, -99.7397000

23. Saint Anns Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7789001, -99.7114029

24. Evergreen Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7639008, -99.6791992