Marilyn M. Hammang, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Marilyn M.Hammang

Date of Birth August 4, 1932
Passed Away On May 11, 2021
At Age 88 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Marilyn M. Hammang, age 88, of Fremont
Died Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Nye Pointe

Marilyn was born August 4, 1932 in Ames, Nebraska to Jerry and Gladys 'Mahel' Sokolovsky. She was raised in Ames and graduated from Fremont High School in 1950. After high school Marilyn worked for Babenders and Wiechman Pig Company. Marilyn married Gerald 'Jerry' Hammang on July 7, 1957 in Fremont. While raising her family Marilyn spent many years volunteering for the Fremont Public Schools. After her family was older, she began a career that lasted over 20 years with the American Red Cross in Fremont. She retired in 2015.

Marilyn had been a member of the Fremont Golf Club for over 55 years and was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont.

Survivors:
Daughter - Betsy (Joe Oxler) Hemenway of Lincoln
Son - Chris Hammang of Fremont
Grandson - Ashton Hemenway of Lincoln
Brother - Joe Sokolovsky of Fremont
Sisters - Mary Ann Hrdlicka of Omaha
Margaret 'Meg' Andersen of Lafayette, LA.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Jerry in 2007, 2 brothers Jerome and George and a sister Joan.

The funeral will be 2pm, Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Rev. Scott Jensen will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Red Cross (Omaha Region 2912 S. 80th Ave., Omaha, NE. 68124) or Friends of Keene Memorial Library. Visitation will be Sunday from 2pm to 6pm with the family present from 2pm to 4pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

To watch a recording of the funeral please use the following link:

https://youtu.be/2mmr-zSfYf0
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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

May 16, 2021

2:00pm to 6:00pm

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Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

May 16, 2021

Family Present 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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Funeral Service

Funeral Service

Ludvigsen Mortuary

1249 East 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

May 17, 2021

2:00 PM

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Graveside Service

Memorial Cemetery

800 West 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (7)

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Donald Dickmeyer OMAHA, NE May 18, 2021
"Chris,So sorry to read your Mom has passed. We had some good visits when I carried the mail to the Red Cross downtown. I knew her brothers and sisters quite well also. She was an exceptional person. Don D"
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Dwain Acker Lincoln, NE May 15, 2021
"Chris & Betsy & all of Marilyn's Family:
You are in our thoughts & prayers with deep appreciation:
Your Loved one is also ours: -
FHS '50 Classmates - Reunions & First Saturday Breakfasts.
Then - just imagine this Group -- The Red Cross, Blood Drive Workers, Donors, & Recipients!

Dwain Acker - & Fremont High School Class of 1950"
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Eileen Thornburg Fremont, NE May 14, 2021
"Chris, Betsy & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Your mom was such a delightful lady.
She always had a smile & a happy attitude;
devoted to family & faith.
Thoughts and prayers,
Eileen Thornburg"
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