Mary E. Albers

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Franklin Fire and EMTs.

Mary Elizabeth Albers was born May 30, 1960 in Franklin, Nebraska to Edward and Patricia (Knudsen) Albers. She departed this life Saturday morning November 2, 2024 peacefully Arbor Care Center at the age of 64 years. Mary was baptized at the Ash Grove Lutheran Church rural Bloomington and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church, Franklin.

Mary grew up in Bloomington, Nebraska and attended grade school there. She graduated from Franklin High school in 1978. In her early years she delivered the Hastings Tribune around Bloomington, mowed lawns around town and spent time with her Dad at the farm. Mary received her CNA certification from Colby, Kansas Community College and worked over 30 years in nursing from hospitals, nursing homes and in private home health care.

Mary enjoyed fishing, bowling and anything outdoors. She loved her dogs and always had one at her side. She was an avid Husker football and volleyball fan, watching the games and matches whenever they were on. Mary was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Franklin and an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary Anno Sanger Post 209 of Franklin.

Mary will be forever remembered by her sisters: Sherri (Brian) Frerichs and Tammy (James) Adam of Franklin, and Leanna (Rick) Monie of Ogallala; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Church, Franklin, Nebraska with Pastor David Hutson officiating. She will be laid to rest by her mother in Minden city cemetery. Memorials should be made to the Franklin EMTs and Fire Department. The viewing will be Wednesday 2:00pm to 8:00pm for those who which to pay their respects. Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska assisted Mary’s family with these arrangements.