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Trudy Mardell Kems, age 72, of Fremont, Neb., passed away on June 20, 2025 at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, Neb.
Trudy was born on September 8, 1952 to Curtis G. Young and Helen B. (Smith) Young in North Platte, Neb., and graduated from North Platte High School. Trudy spent much of her life in Grant, Neb. and Omaha before settling in Fremont. Trudy made many friends in Stanton Tower and enjoyed the camaraderie of the community.
Trudy enjoyed following her grandchildren's activities and was skilled in crafts and sewing, particularly crocheting and knitting. She loved cats and will be missed by her beloved pet, Prince.
She is survived by her two sons Brandon Martens and wife Lori Martens of Gretna, Neb. and Eddie Martens and wife Tanya Martens of Sidney, Neb; grandchildren Savannah, Logan and Brooklyn Martens and Abigail and Jillian Martens; sister Sharon McNeel and husband Don of Omaha and nephews Randy McNeel and wife Serena McNeel and Brian McNeel and Mary Ann McNeel, all of Omaha and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Bud Baker and nephew Michael McNeel.
A celebration of life will be 1:30pm, August 10, 2025 (Sunday) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is assisting the family. Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Trudy was born on September 8, 1952 to Curtis G. Young and Helen B. (Smith) Young in North Platte, Neb., and graduated from North Platte High School. Trudy spent much of her life in Grant, Neb. and Omaha before settling in Fremont. Trudy made many friends in Stanton Tower and enjoyed the camaraderie of the community.
Trudy enjoyed following her grandchildren's activities and was skilled in crafts and sewing, particularly crocheting and knitting. She loved cats and will be missed by her beloved pet, Prince.
She is survived by her two sons Brandon Martens and wife Lori Martens of Gretna, Neb. and Eddie Martens and wife Tanya Martens of Sidney, Neb; grandchildren Savannah, Logan and Brooklyn Martens and Abigail and Jillian Martens; sister Sharon McNeel and husband Don of Omaha and nephews Randy McNeel and wife Serena McNeel and Brian McNeel and Mary Ann McNeel, all of Omaha and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Bud Baker and nephew Michael McNeel.
A celebration of life will be 1:30pm, August 10, 2025 (Sunday) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is assisting the family. Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com