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Opal Mae Hussey Pelanowski

Birth	:	11 Dec 1912 Anselmo, Custer County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	19 Jun 2018 Start, Richland Parish, Louisiana, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josaphats Cemetery, Loup City, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3022003, -98.9847031
Description	:	Memorial services for Opal Mae Pelanowski, 105, of Start, Louisiana, will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, June 23, 2018 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M. preceding the services. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Loup City, Nebraska. Opal Mae Pelanowski passed away at her daughter’s home in Start, Louisiana, on June 19, 2018, at the age of 105. Opal was preceded in death by her brothers Lloyd Hussey and Charles Hussey. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Pelanowski. She is the loving mother of Lois Hoover, Linda Baum,... Read More	Memorial services for Opal Mae Pelanowski, 105, of Start, Louisiana, will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, June 23, 2018 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M. preceding the services. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Loup City, Nebraska. Opal Mae Pelanowski passed away at her daughter’s home in Start, Louisiana, on June 19, 2018, at the age of 105. Opal was preceded in death by her brothers Lloyd Hussey and Charles Hussey. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Pelanowski. She is the loving mother of Lois Hoover, Linda Baum, and Laura Sledge, as well as the appreciative mother-in-law of Danny Sledge. Opal was also the cherished grandmother of Gary Hoover, Terri Odom, Gayle Frick, Robert Baum, Timothy Baum, Nicholas Baum, Heather Bibb, Jason Zeleny, and Daniel Sledge, her step-grandson. She loved to be surrounded by her 9 great-grandchildren and her 7 great-great-grandchildren who always brought a smile to her face. She is also survived by numerous step-great-grandchildren. Opal had a very close bond with Maxcine Logue and always cherished the time she spent with her. Born December 11, 1912 in Anselmo, Nebraska, to Fred and Jennie Mae Hussey, Opal called Nebraska her home. It was there she met and married her husband Ed and once married began living life on the farm. Her life wasn’t always easy. She recounted such things as living through The Great Depression when food and clothing were rationed, making clothes out of flour sacks and washing them on a washboard in the river, wearing rags for masks for protection during the Dust Bowl, experiencing years of true farm life with no electricity or running water, and worrying about the frost collecting on the blanket under her infant baby’s nose. Construction work took the family away from the farm and moved them from state to state. Eventually they made their home in Independence, Missouri, and the Monroe area has been home for the past 42 years. Entertaining family and friends with home cooked meals delighted her. She always was prepared for those drop-in guests, as well. Even at 105, she kept an immaculate home and continued Spring and Fall housekeeping. Opal’s passion was sewing for herself, her daughters, and her grandchildren. She also meticulously worked on sequined and spangled costumes. During those long hours as she worked with the shiny pieces of clothing, she developed her love for “the sparkle.” Floating across the dance floor with Ed was a favorite pastime. They met at a barn dance and never quit dancing. Locally they were members of several dance clubs, and Opal was delighted when the opportunity arose when she could wear one of her sparkly outfits. She continued to dance all the way through her 105th birthday. Opal was the proud member of the Ouachita Parish Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for many years and an enthusiastic member of the West Ouachita Senior Center. She was always happy to be honored at nearly every event she attended in recent years for being the oldest attendee. Her most distinguished honor came at the request of the Honorable Ralph Lee Abraham, Member of Congress, who requested that the United States flag be flown over the Capitol in honor of her 104th Birthday. This flag was later presented to her as a permanent keepsake. Opal was like the precious gemstone that carries her name. Just as no two stones are alike, Opal was unique. On some occasions she sparkled like the most brilliant opal stone, but mostly she was simply the Opal with a quiet lustrous glow. Her kind and unassuming spirit will be missed by all who loved her. In lieu of flowers the family requests a special kind gesture be given to the elderly or disabled. Every act of kindness will keep Opal’s spirit alive.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Opal Mae Hussey Pelanowski's memorial?
Opal Mae Hussey Pelanowski's memorial is located at: Saint Josaphats Cemetery, Loup City, Sherman County, USA.
When did Opal Mae Hussey Pelanowski death?
Opal Mae Hussey Pelanowski death on 19 Jun 2018 in Start, Richland Parish, Louisiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Opal Mae Hussey Pelanowski's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3022003
Longitude: -98.9847031

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Fredrick “Fred” Hussey

(1887 - 1923)

Mae Ackerman Burton

(1891 - 1975)

Spouse

Edward Henry “Ed” Pelanowski

(1912 - 1996)

Siblings

Lloyd Linden Hussey

(1910 - 1992)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josaphats Cemetery
Loup City, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3022003, -98.9847031

2. Evergreen Cemetery
Loup City, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2997017, -98.9852982

3. Sunny Slope Cemetery
Loup City, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2906000, -99.0267000

4. Cleoria Cemetery
Loup City, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2779000, -99.0893500

5. Balsora Cemetery
Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3782997, -99.0975037

6. Austin Cemetery
Rockville, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1880989, -98.8981018

7. Verdurette Cemetery
Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1697006, -98.9757996

8. Davis Creek Cemetery
Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4219017, -98.9052963

9. Saint Francis Cemetery
Ashton, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2438000, -98.7994000

10. Lone Elm Cemetery
Loup City, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2921982, -99.1864014

11. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ashton, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2140000, -98.8142000

12. Arcadia Cemetery
Arcadia, Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4237000, -99.1167000

13. Gray Cemetery
Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2099991, -99.1567001

14. Pleasant Hill Friends Cemetery
Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4230800, -98.8377700

15. Dunkard Cemetery
Arcadia, Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4522000, -99.0769000

16. Union Cemetery
Ashton, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2214012, -98.7855988

17. Litchfield Cemetery
Litchfield, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1543999, -99.1283035

18. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -98.7328033

19. Salem Evangelical Church Cemetery
Ord, Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4902992, -98.9244003

20. Lewis Burial Plat
Litchfield, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1383000, -99.1484000

21. Lee Park Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4025002, -99.2307968

22. Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hazard, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0913000, -99.0052000

23. Lee Park Catholic Cemetery
Westerville, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4091988, -99.2311020

24. Dannevirke Cemetery
Dannevirke, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3227997, -98.6986008