Gertrude M. Reeves Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gertrude M. Reeves of Crete, Nebraska, who passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Lloyd Reeves; and her siblings, Maggie Kemper (Willis), Rev. Fritz Nolte (Marge), Gus Nolte (Dorothy) and Meta Hull (Phillip).
She is survived by: her children, Ann Marie Bankson (Dan), John Reeves (Mary Ellen) and Thomas Reeves; her grandchildren, Brandon Bankson, Nathan Bankson (MaKayla), Mikayla Bricker (Eli), Luke Reeves (Lisa) and Ryne Reeves (Claire); her great grandchildren, Annie Reeves and Amelia Reeves; and her brother-in-law R. Dale Reeves. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and dear friends.
Memorials may be directed to the Lloyd & Trudy Reeves Crete High School Hall of Fame through the Crete Public Schools Foundation, 930 Main Street, Crete, NE 68333 or to Doane University for the Lloyd & Trudy Reeves Endowed Scholarship to support a Crete athlete attending Doane.
