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Mary Jane Menke

June 13, 1941 — June 23, 2024

Mary Jane Menke, 83 of Omaha, NE peacefully passed away on the morning of June 23, 2024. She was born on June 13, 1941, in Omaha, NE to her parents Mary Alice O’Neill and Henry McIntyre. Mary graduated from South High School in 1959. In September 1960 Mary met James at Crosstown Roller Rink and they married on January 27, 1961. She is survived by her husband James Menke and during their 63 years together Mary and Jim went on to have four children: son Jim (wife Melodie), preceded in death son Todd (wife Lori), son Troy (wife April) and daughter Desiree Menke. She has three grandchildren Sarah Menke, Cameron Nelsen and Hope Nelsen.

Mary is also survived by her sister Elaine Cox and brother Fred McIntyre, both of Omaha, NE.

Mary retired in 1989 after 25 years working at Stauffer Chemical. In retirement Mary was an active member of the VFW Post 8334 and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling on cruises and dancing (when she could get Jim to dance). She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and word searches and was an excellent seamstress sewing many of her and her children’s clothes.

Mary cared deeply for her family and will be forever loved and greatly missed.

A private burial will take place at the Omaha National Cemetery

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6505 S. 144 St. Omaha, NE 68137
402-895-3400

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