Jean E. Popken Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Jean E. Popken of Scribner, Nebraska, born in West Point, Nebraska, whose life came to an end on March 21, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Benno and Sylvia'Toelle'Michaelis; her husband Duane Popken of John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church; her siblings, Arlene French, Bob, Jim and Kenneth Michaelis; and also Duane.
She is survived by: her children, Cheryl Pribnow (Jim) of Scribner, Cindy Settles (Alan) of Scribner and Brian Popken (Cindy) of Scribner; her siblings, Ruth Nagengast of West Point and Dennis Michaelis (Linda) of Salem, Oregon; and her sisters-in-law, Ione Popken of Fremont and Sharon Michaelis of Dodge. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 25th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church (910 Grant St, Scribner, NE 68057). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 25th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Recorded Funeral Service. A wake was held on Tuesday, March 25th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church (910 Grant St, Scribner, NE 68057). A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, March 26th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph Retirement Community or St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
