Lauretta Mae Dehning Obituary
The family of Lauretta Mae Dehning of Columbus, Nebraska announces her passing on August 28, 2026. Lauretta, born on June 12, 1939, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lauretta Mae Dehning to show support.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Lauretta for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Lauretta’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Smejkal and Leona Smejkal (Malena); and her sister Nadine Jungemann. She is survived by: her husband Melvin Dehning of Columbus, NE; her children, Brian Dehning (Jan) of Dublin, CA and Sheryl Long (Frank) of Strawberry, AZ; her stepgranddaughter Ashley Long; and her brother-in-law Wayne Jungemann of Columbus, NE..
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 2nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home (2109 14th St, Columbus, NE 68601).
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggest to the American Diabetes Association (https://ad.doubleclick.net$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1).
