Elta Verna Whitney Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Elta Verna Whitney (Auburn, Nebraska), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 7, 2024 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elta Verna Whitney to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Gary Whitney; her parents, Henry "Hank" Kracke and Lena Kracke (Meyer); her brother Ervin; her sister-in-law Elsie Kracke; her sister Eileen; her brothers-in-law, LaVerne Woltemath and Donald Johnson; and her daughter-in-law Dora Whitney.
She is survived by: her children, Byron Whitney (Lori), Todd Whitney and Sheila Boden (Randy); her grandchildren, Megan Bakken (Tommy), Larissa Whitney, Logan Whitney (Miranda), Bryce Boden and Lauren Boden; her great grandchildren, Kendra Whitney, Lucas Bakken, Alice Bakken and Annalee Whitney; her sister Laura Johnson; and her siblings-in-law, David Whitney and Jan Larsen (Lyle). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn, Nebraska or your local Lutheran Family and Social Services chapter in Elta's memory.
