Norma 'Jean' Linnemeyer

Norma Jean Linnemeyer of McCook passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Community Hospital. She was 88 years old. Jean was born on October 10, 1927 at Quick, Nebraska in Frontier County to parents James A. and Louise (Crawford) Loghry. As a young child she lived with her family in a dug-out home. She graduated high school from Curtis School of Agriculture and attended McCook Junior College. She earned her teaching certificate and taught in area country schools. She was also employed as a secretary at the McCook Air Force Base and at Jack Kid Pharmacy. Later she opened and ran McCook's first book store, the Book End Book Store. On March 31, 1946 she was united in marriage to Richard W. Dick Linnemeyer at Curtis. They became owners and operators of McCook Floor Covering. She served on the Election Board, volunteered as a Girl Scout Leader, and participated in the North Ward PTA. She helped with the raising of her grandchildren, a job she did willingly and lovingly. She was an avid reader, loved to crochet, and play bridge. Preceding her in death were her parents, James and Louise Loghry; her husband Richard on September 15, 2016; two daughters, Julie Thomsen and Susan Linnemeyer; nephew, Mike Miller; and brother-in-law, Harold Miller. Survivors include her daughter, Connie and husband, David Haller, of McCook; son, Rick Linnemeyer of McCook; sister, Doris Miller of Shafter, CA; eight grandchildren, Mandy White, Ben Linnemeyer, Kody Linnemeyer, Alexis Thomsen, Tomika Haller, Danielle Linnemeyer, Andrew Linnemeyer, and Kaitlin Haller; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be given in her name. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.herrmannfh.com Memorial services will be Friday, September 23, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel with Terry McCorkle officiating. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial Service

Friday, September 23, 2016 2:00 PM