Josephine Thinnes was born on 20 May 1918 in Overton, Dawson Co., NE.
, in 1943 in Buffalo Co., NE. Josephine Thinnes died on 25 December 2009 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Josephine D. McDonald, 91, of Kearney, Nebraska, formerly of Overton, Nebraska died Friday, December 25, 2009, at the St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village in Kearney.
She was born May 20, 1918, at Overton, Nebraska, to Nick Thomas and Elizabeth Mae (Wengler) Thinnes. She attended school in Overton and graduated from Overton High School in 1936.
Josephine was united in marriage to Floyd McDonald on April 29, 1943 in Elm Creek, Nebraska. Five children were blessed to this union; Janet, Robert, Peggy, Dan and Marilyn.
Josephine and Floyd farmed most of their life until Floyd's passing in 1981, and then Josephine continued the farming operation.
Josephine was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Altar Society. She enjoyed doing embroidery, canning, gardening and attending her children's school activities.
Josephine was an extremely hard worker, but always had time and enjoyed being with her family. When she was an active member of the Altar society, she made banners for the church and she also read books to school kids at Bryan Elementary School in Lexington.
Survivors include her two sons: Robert and wife Patricia McDonald of Bellevue, Nebraska Dan and wife Barb McDonald of Overton, Nebraska.
Three daughters: Janet and husband Jerry Schroeder of Lexington, Nebraska
Peggy and husband Randy Carpenter of Lexington, Nebraska
Marilyn and husband Ron Crandell of St. Cloud, Minnesota
Eighteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren
Two sisters: Elizabeth Earl of Elm Creek, Nebraska
Eileen Lauby of Lexington, Nebraska
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, husband Floyd, one granddaughter Michele, five brothers and seven sisters.
She was buried in December 2009 in Saint Anns Cemetery, Lexington, Dawson Co., NE, Findagrave #46062059.