Jeanne Hinz

Jeanne (Harris) Hinz, of Elkhorn, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, April 18th 2025. Born in Bakersfield, California Jeanne settled with her family in Lincoln, NE as a young girl. Jeanne graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in 1969. She went on to attend the University of Nebraska earning her Bachelors Degree in Nursing and later earned her Masters Degree in Nursing Education from Pittsburg State University. Jeanne was a distinguished nurse whose career encompassed various roles, including provider, administrator, and educator. Her professional journey was marked by a blend of compassion, intellectual curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. Jeanne possessed an enduring passion for running and fitness, having successfully completed multiple marathons throughout her life. Her adventurous spirit led her to explore the world, with travels to Mexico, Spain, Greece, Italy, Costa Rica, and many other destinations across the globe. Jeanne's enthusiasm for sports was unwavering, as she faithfully supported her favorite football and basketball teams through both triumphs and challenges. A devout Christian, Jeanne cherished her faith and was an active member of her church community. She placed great importance on her family and friends and her role as ‘Nana’ was her most cherished accomplishment. She will be remembered for her vitality, resilience, and profound love for people. She is survived by her daughters and their families, Megan (Roder) and Bryan Burgess of Omaha, Nebraska, and their son Brennan; Mindy (Roder) and Jonathan Schwartz of Atlanta, Georgia, and their son Braxton and daughter Bexley. She also leaves behind her sisters, Jackie (Harris) Howard and her husband Ed of Fremont, Nebraska; Janet (Harris) Hansen of Green Bay, Wisconsin, wife of the late Dwight Hansen and her loving partner of 10 years, Jeff Eischen of Omaha, Nebraska. A memorial service will be held at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn, NE on Saturday, May 24th 1:00pm with a memorial reception to follow. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to The Brayden Cole Hinck Foundation https://www.fightforbrayden.org or Doctors Without Borders https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org

Jeanne Hinz

April 29, 1951 - April 18, 2025