John D. Jelken Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2022-10-03T21:00:00
End: 2022-10-03T23:00:00
Location: Craig Funeral Home - Jelden Chapel

We are sad to announce that on September 30, 2022, at the age of 92, John D. Jelken of Franklin, Nebraska passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Fred Jelken and Pearl Jelken (Equall); his wife Eleanor Jeannette Albers; his children, Gene Jelken and Brenda Reiss (Dennis); his grandchildren, Michael Jelken, Christina (Steven Platt) and Sheena (Adam Henke); and his great grandchildren, Heath, Jase, Avery and Lily.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Craig Funeral Home

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Oct 03

Visitation

Craig Funeral Home - Jelden Chapel
212 Block Ave, Hildreth, NE 68947

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Oct 04

Funeral service

Zion Lutheran Church
1503 31 Rd, Franklin, NE 68939

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Oct 04

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Wilcox Cemetery

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