Winifred Ann (Pearson) Hollman was born Jan. 1, 1933, at a farm in rural Craig to Carrol and Lillian
(Hanneman) Pearson. She passed away Jan. 14, 2023, at Oakland Heights in Oakland.
Winnie was raised on the farm in rural Craig and then moved to a farm near Oakland. She graduated from
Lyons High School in 1950. She was married to Delbert Hollman Dec. 20, 1950, at First Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Oakland. To this union were born two children, Doug and Susan. Delbert and Winnie
farmed in Pender before farming in Burt County.
Winnie was a lifelong member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Lyons. She was involved in many church
activities. She was a devoted Christian woman, serving in many ways throughout her time there.
Winnie loved to garden and had stands at Farmers Markets around the area. She enjoyed making fresh
organic goodies. She was a huge Farmers Market fan; the social aspect may have been her favorite.
She worked at Logan Valley Manor in Lyons for 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert; parents, Carrol and Lillian; brother-in-law, Arvin
Vogel.
She is survived by her son, Doug (Delberta) Hollman of Lyons; daughter, Susan (Gary) McGrath of
Surprise, Ariz.; grandchildren: Matthew (Lacy) Hollman of Lyons, Ben (Emily) Hollman of Lyons,
KayCe (Tyler) Henneman of Decatur, Evan McGrath of Temecula, Calif., Maggie (Cam) Christiansen of
Papillion, Katie (Justin) Banghart of Colorado Springs, Colo., Brian (Kelli) McGrath of Surprise.
Winnie loved her great-grandchildren and was blessed to share time with them. They include Madalyn
Wittland, Hannah Wittland, Declan Christiansen, Skylar Hollman, Tucker Vyhlidal, Harper Hollman,
Jackson Hollman, Jace Banghart, Amelia Banghart, Winnie Banghart, Miles Banghart and Baby
Henneman coming in May 2023.
Winnie was such a bright and shining light in our lives as well as the lives of many others. Well done
good and faithful servant; go now and rest.
Memorial Service was Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, 2 p.m., at Bethany Lutheran Church in Lyons.
Memorial Visitation was one hour prior to services at the church.
Burial at a later date at Wisner Cemetery, Wisner.
Memorials directed to Bethany Lutheran Church in Lyons.
Arrangements by Pelan Funeral Services www.pelanfuneralservices.com
