Sylvia Want's obituary , Passed away on February 1, 2026 in Columbus, Nebraska

Sylvia Want

July 16, 1933 - February 1, 2026 (92 years old)

Columbus, Nebraska

Sylvia Want's obituary , Passed away on February 1, 2026 in Columbus, Nebraska

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McKown Funeral Home Inc

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Sylvia Want

July 16, 1933 - February 1, 2026 (92 years old)

Columbus, Nebraska

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Sylvia Want Obituary

In loving memory of Sylvia Want (Columbus, Nebraska), who departed this world on February 1, 2026 at the age of 92. Sylvia leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Allen Paul Eggert and Helene N. Eggert (Blacketer); her husband Melvin Frederick Want; and her brothers, Allen Eggert, Bill Eggert and Steve Eggert.

She is survived by: her children, David Want (Debra) of Lincoln, NE, Dianne Korgie (Rob) of Columbus, NE, Debra Jean Stutzman (Doug) of Reno, NV, Douglas Want (Peggy) of Riverton, WY, Donna Anderson (Ken) of Columbus, NE, Denise Myers of Columbus, NE, Daniel Want of Lincoln, NE and Duane Want of Lincoln, NE.; her grandchildren, Tracy Want, Jasmine Heimgartner, Carrie Korgie, Jenny Sutton, Katie Liebig, Robert Korgie, Terry Want, Misty Hassenstab, Cody Flanagan, Jacob Anderson, Justin Wright, James Wright and Jon Wright; her brother Jack Eggert of Pennsylvania; and her sister-in-law Deb Prestage Eggert of Omaha, NE.. She is also survived by 20 great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McKown Funeral Home Inc



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Feb 04

Visitation

McKown Funeral Home
2922 13th St, Columbus, NE 68601

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Feb 05

Visitation

Trinity Lutheran Church
2200 25th St, Columbus, NE 68601

Thu

Feb 05

Funeral service

Trinity Lutheran Church
2200 25th St, Columbus, NE 68601

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