Mona N. (Grosse) Mattern |
| Posted 2021-07-26 by mhenderson |
| Published by Mohave Daily News Online from Jul. 25 to Jul. 26, 2021 - Bullhead City, Arizona - Mona N. (Grosse) Mattern, age 81, a resident of Bullhead City, Arizona, formerly from Orchard, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 in a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mona was born on December 27, 1939 on the Hines Family farm north of Venus to Edgar and Luella (Hines) Grosse. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and joined the Catholic Church in 1966. She graduated from Creighton High School in 1957 and married Larry Mattern on December 7th of that year at St. Wenceslaus Church in Verdigre. Mona and Larry, a Nebraska Public Power employee, lived in several towns across Nebraska before moving to Norfolk and then settling in Orchard in 1970. After the death of Mona's sister, Sandra, in 1970, Mona and Larry helped raise Sandra's and brother-in-law, LeRoy's two daughters as their own along with their three boys, Greg, Steve and Kevin. Mona stayed busy raising her children and enjoyed being a wife, mother and homemaker. In addition, she served as an EMT with the Orchard Fire Department for many years. She was also involved with the Orchard Community Club and the community's annual celebration. Mona and Larry, who passed away in 2012, spent their retirement years wintering in Arizona where they made many new friends who they considered their Arizona family. They returned to Orchard in the summers to spend time with family and old friends. Over the years, Mona and Larry increased their time in Arizona until Mona moved there year round in 2015. Even though Mona lived in Arizona, she remained a loyal Husker fan and had fun trying to convert their Arizona friends to the Big Red. Mona had a big heart and often supported those in need. She touched many lives with her generosity. Mona was dearly loved by her family and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; son, Steve; sister, Sandra and brother-in-law, LeRoy; brother, Larry and sister-in-law, Jan; and parents, Edgar and Luella Grosse. Mona is survived by her sons, Greg (Shari) of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Kevin (Lorretta) of Dell Rapids, South Dakota; brother, Randy (Pamela) Grosse of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter-in-law, Cindy Mattern of Plainview; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; nieces, Kim (Dave) Peterson of Fort Collins, Colorado and Terra (Mike) Moore of Timnath, Colorado; and many other nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Walnut Grove Cemetery (aka Grimton) north of Orchard, Nebraska. Mona N. (Grosse) Mattern, age 81, a resident of Bullhead City, Arizona, formerly from Orchard, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 in a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mona was born on December 27, 1939 on the Hines Family farm north of Venus to Edgar and Luella (Hines) Grosse. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and joined the Catholic Church in 1966. She graduated from Creighton High School in 1957 and married Larry Mattern on December 7th of that year at St. Wenceslaus Church in Verdigre. Mona and Larry, a Nebraska Public Power employee, lived in several towns across Nebraska before moving to Norfolk and then settling in Orchard in 1970. After the death of Mona's sister, Sandra, in 1970, Mona and Larry helped raise Sandra's and brother-in-law, LeRoy's two daughters as their own along with their three boys, Greg, Steve and Kevin. Mona stayed busy raising her children and enjoyed being a wife, mother and homemaker. In addition, she served as an EMT with the Orchard Fire Department for many years. She was also involved with the Orchard Community Club and the community's annual celebration. Mona and Larry, who passed away in 2012, spent their retirement years wintering in Arizona where they made many new friends who they considered their Arizona family. They returned to Orchard in the summers to spend time with family and old friends. Over the years, Mona and Larry increased their time in Arizona until Mona moved there year round in 2015. Even though Mona lived in Arizona, she remained a loyal Husker fan and had fun trying to convert their Arizona friends to the Big Red. Mona had a big heart and often supported those in need. She touched many lives with her generosity. Mona was dearly loved by her family and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; son, Steve; sister, Sandra and brother-in-law, LeRoy; brother, Larry and sister-in-law, Jan; and parents, Edgar and Luella Grosse. Mona is survived by her sons, Greg (Shari) of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Kevin (Lorretta) of Dell Rapids, South Dakota; brother, Randy (Pamela) Grosse of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter-in-law, Cindy Mattern of Plainview; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; nieces, Kim (Dave) Peterson of Fort Collins, Colorado and Terra (Mike) Moore of Timnath, Colorado; and many other nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Walnut Grove Cemetery (aka Grimton) north of Orchard, Nebraska. To plant trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store. Published by Mohave Daily News Online from Jul. 25 to Aug. 1, 2021. See Also: Find A Grave |
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