Ann Holling

Annabell (Ann) Albertus Holling was born April 12, 1935 in Avoca, Iowa to Mary (Pattee) and Frank Gustav Albertus. She joined her older sister Elmira and later was joined by little brothers, James and Pat. Her father died when she had just turned 14. Ann was baptized and confirmed in the First Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa. Growing up in Avoca, Ann and her sister had a World Herald paper route where she distained the arduous chores of carrying the thick Sunday paper and collecting the 33 cents a week from the customers. Ann was a Camp Fire Girl and a baton twirler during her school years and graduated with the class of l952 from Avoca High School. Ann sought out jobs through her high school years, detassling corn, babysitting, working at the Wedgewood Tea Room and finally the Chatterbox, in her senior year. Following graduation, she started a career at Mutual of Omaha that lasted nine years and moved to Omaha where she picked up her nicknames of Ann and Annie. In 1958, she met William (Bill) Holling of Elkhorn at a church function. Their friendship continued as they enjoyed dancing, bowling and a host of other activities together. They were married on March 4, 1960 at the First Presbyterian Church in Omaha. They made their home in Omaha where Ann continued working for Mutual. On June 18,1961, they were blessed with their first son, Jeffrey William. Ann stopped working and became a stay-at-home mom. In 1962, the family moved to a new home in Elkhorn, NE. In 1963, they welcomed their second son, Michael Frank and in 1966, their daughter Janet Marie was born. Ann enjoyed staying home with her children; she was a cub scout den mother, Bible School and Sunday School teacher, and read for library storytime. The family enjoyed taking trips together with one of the most enjoyable being Mt. Rushmore. On that trip, she remembered waking up on Friday, the 13th of June, and finding their car covered with snow. Ann was so proud of her children's accomplishments in band, sports, scouts and gymnastics. She was an active member of the Elkhorn Women's Club for many years, holding various offices. Ann started working again when their youngest child, Janet, graduated from high school. She worked at Boys Town for 13 years before retiring in 1997 and was very excited about taking care of her new little granddaughter, Mackenzie, while Janet taught school. Mackenzie's little sister Macie was born in 1999, and her grandchildren grew to include Jeff's stepdaughters Amana and Alex, and Mike's children, Anthony, Campbell and Logan. Their many activities seemed to keep Bill and Ann busy and young again. She was so proud of their soccer, baseball, basketball, figure skating and other accomplishments. Ann felt truly blessed and loved her grandchildren very much. Bill and Ann were honored to celebrate their Golden wedding anniversary in March 2010. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her brother James and infant brother Franklin Pat Albertus. She is survived by her loving husband Bill, sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and (Cindy) Holling of Riverside Lakes, Mike and (Christina) Holling of Elkhorn and daughter and son-in-law, Janet and (Dr. Mike) Moore of Elkhorn; five grandchildren: Mackenzie and Macie Moore; Anthony Gonzalez-Holling, Campbell and Logan Holling all of Elkhorn; two step-granddaughters: Amanda and (Brian) Truschinger of Kirksville, MO, Alex and (Andy) Callaway of Elkhorn; and four great grandchildren: Tony and Abby Truschinger; and Jack and Sam Callaway; Sister and brother-in-law Elmira and Jack McManigal of Omaha and children Beth and Mary Kay; Sister-in-law Lucy Holling of Millard and children Gail and Dale; Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Roger and Mary Holling of Aurora, NE. ---------------------------------------

Ann Holling

April 12, 1935 - March 10, 2013