Leann Karschner

Leann was born on March 11, 1930 to Hyacinth and Wilford VanKirk in Brunswick, NE. She had two sisters Jean VanKirk Anderson and Elaine VanKirk Hammond.
Leann attended grade school in Neligh, NE and Florence school in Omaha, NE. She graduated from Omaha North High School in 1948 and went on to obtain a license in Cosmetology. She worked for many year as a beautician in shops and in her home. Leann met her husband Clyde Karschner while they were both attending Florence grade School in Omaha. Their marriage would last for sixty seven years. They had two daughters. Linda Jean Karschner and Elaine Karschner Robinson.
Leann was very passionate about dancing. She enjoyed going out dancing with her husband and being out with friends and family.
Leann was a loving mother and devoted grandmother. She loved spending time with her five granddaughters and was a loving influence in all of their lives as they grew. She could always be counted on in a crisis and had a heart for those in need. This was perhaps where she shined the brightest. She leaves behind a great legacy of love.
This love was also evident in her genuine affection for animals. She truly loved all of God’s creatures both great and small. Leann possessed a strong faith in Jesus Christ and she served many years at St. Phillip Neri Church in Omaha, NE. She shared her faith with her children and grand children alike. Leann will perhaps be best remembered for her lively sense of humor. She was truly young at heart which was evident in her stylish dress and mannerisms. Leann passed away in her home surrounded by her family and into God’s eternal Kingdom on April 8, 2018.

Visitation Tuesday, April 24th at 9:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 14330 Eagle Run Drive, Omaha, NE.

Memorials to Nebraska Humane Society or shelter of your choice.