Deborah M Kemerling Obituary (1951 - 2017)

Deborah Margaret Smith Inness Kemerling beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend was welcomed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday October 11, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.Deb was born March 30, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska to Charles M. and Betty E. (Taylor) Smith.She attended Pius X High School in Lincoln, NE. She married Jim Kemerling September 1, 1984, and together they raised their blended family. She worked at Kawasaki Motors for over 20 years before going back to school, earning her nursing degree. Deb enjoyed working as a geriatric nurse, providing loving care to her patients.She loved spending time with her family, reading, working crossword puzzles and always looked forward to yearly fishing trips to Missouri. Deb will be deeply missed by her husband Jim, and her children: Dominic and Marisol Inness, Texas; Amy Inness, Lincoln, NE; Kim Lauenroth, Lincoln, NE; Travis and Amy Kemerling, Dorchester, NE.Siblings: Cindy and Dan Smith, Douglas, NE; Jenny and Kevin Schmeiding, Seward, NE; Becky Detore, Lincoln, NE; Vicki Smith, Omaha, NE; Penny Smith, Minneapolis, MN; Marcie Garnett, Omaha, NE, David and Kelly Smith, Grand Rapids, MI; Jim and Lisa Schwartman, Waverly NE;Sharon and Jon Van Housen, Unadilla, NE; and Judy and Frank Turner, Lincoln, NE.Grandchildren: Abby Inness, Lincoln, NE; Toby Inness Lincoln, NE; Destiny Inness, Texas; Alec (Celeste) Wise, Lincoln, NE; Marcus Bell, Lincoln, NE; Johnathan Lauenroth, Greely, CO; Shantae Lauenroth, McKenna Lauenroth, Aniessa Lauenroth, Lincoln, NE; Kiahna Schnell, Clayton Schnell, Cabbott Kemerling, and Keith Kemerling, Dorchester, NE.Brother-in-law Don (Marge) Kemerling, Grand Island, NE.; and special friend Pat Stanislaw and many nieces, nephews and cousins.Deb was preceded in death by her parents, son Keith Kenneth Kemerling and infant grandson Thomas Marshall Inness, and infant grandson Kendell Keith Lauenroth. Pallbearers: David Smith, Jim Schwartman, Alec Wise, Johnathan Lauenroth, Marcus Bell, Toby Inness.Honorary Pallbearers: Abby Inness, Shantae Lauenroth, McKenna Lauenroth, Kiahna Schnell, Aniessa Lauenroth, Clayton Schnell, Destiny Inness, Cabbott Kemerling and Keith Kemerling. VisitationSunday, October 15, 2017 5:00 PM 10/15/2017 5:00:00 PM - 7:00 PM 10/15/2017 7:00:00 PM Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R ST Lincoln, NE 68504 Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R ST Lincoln 68504 NE United States RosarySunday, October 15, 2017 7:00 PM 10/15/2017 7:00:00 PM Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R ST Lincoln, NE 68504 Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R ST Lincoln 68504 NE United States Mass of Christian BurialMonday, October 16, 2017 10:30 AM 10/16/2017 10:30:00 AM St. Teresa's Catholic Church 735 S 36th Street Lincoln, NE 68510 St. Teresa's Catholic Church 735 S 36th Street Lincoln 68510 NE United States