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Jeanne Snell Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeanne Marie Snell, (Neff), who left us on July 1st, 2025. She was 98 years old. Jeanne was born February 17th, 1927 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Lottie and Clifford Neff. She married John E. Snell on July 29th, 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jeanne and John had three loving daughters: Susan, Kathyrn and Nancy. Jeanne is preceded in death by her husband: John; and her sister: Lois Haynes; as well as her grandson: Daniel McDonell. Jeanne is survived by her cherished daughters: Susan Kieckhaefer (Snell), Kathryn McDonell (Snell) and Nancy Snell; four granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 4th, 2025 at Presbyterian Church of the Master, 10710 Corby Circle, Omaha, NE. Service at 10:30 am with light lunch after. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Mosaic, Beatrice, NE, a community for persons with disabilities.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 26, 2025.

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