Lenore Backes Obituary
We bid farewell to Lenore Backes of Columbus, Nebraska, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 18, 2025 at the age of 86. Lenore touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Florence Borer and Irene Albracht; and her sisters, Betty Wessel and Donna Zach. She is survived by: her husband Earl Backes; her children, Diane Foote (Kirk) of Boise, ID, Gary (Renee) of Sparta, TN and Becky Fickenworth (Jon) of Cincinnati, OH; and her great grandchildren, Dick Borer (Marge) of Columbus, Kathy McCauley (Dave) of Phoenix, AZ, Marie Glause (Paul) of St. Paul, Jim Borer of Lincoln, Joan Jahn (Steve) of Columbus and Bonita Risk (Ken) of Kimball. She is also survived by seven grandchildren.
A Mass will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Isidore's Church (3921 20th St, Columbus, NE 68601).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Colorado Wildlife Federation (http://www.coloradowildlife.org).
