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Martha H. Push

Born: February 7, 1936    Omaha, Nebraska Died: July 3, 2010            Lincoln, Nebraska     Funeral Services: Thursday, July 8, 2010 11:00 AM American Lutheran Church, Ashland, Nebraska   Visitation: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 3:00-7:00 PM at Marcy Chapel, Ashland, Nebraska Family will be present from 5:00-7:00 PM   Memorials: In care of family

Martha H. "Dolly" Push, age 74, of Memphis, NE, died July 3, 2010 in Lincoln, NE. Martha was born to Walter and Wanda (Madura) Henni on February 7, 1936 in Omaha, Nebraska.  She graduated from South High School, Omaha, NE in 1954.  Martha married Vernon J. Push in Omaha in 1955.  They were later divorced.  Two children were born from this marriage, Vernon and Debra.  Martha was employed at Northwester Bell, Omaha, Westside High School, Omaha, Shopko Stores and owned Ye Ole Snack Shack in Memphis, NE.  She lived in Memphis from 1980-1990, moved back to Omaha and had lived in Memphis since 1997.  Martha loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She also loved to sew, play cards, knit and liked watching wildlife down by the river.

"Dolly" is survived by her son Vernon D. Push and life partner Harry Wingfield, San Antonio, TX; daughter Debra J. Push, Falls City, NE; grandchildren, Jennifer Kjar, Memphis, Russell Hurkman, Falls City; great grandchildren, Bryce and Brooke Kjar, Memphis; sisters, Arline Henni, Omaha, NE, Marilyn (Duane) Schroeder, Rogers, AR; many friends. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Wanda Henni, and companion of 30 years, Bill Schuchart.