Janice J. Guthrie Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Janice J. Guthrie of Holdrege, Nebraska, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 9, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janice J. Guthrie to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Jesske and Edna Jesske (Wademan); her husband Wayne Guthrie; her siblings, Howard Jesske and Joyce Lenstrom (Daryl); her nephew Paul Lenstrom; and her grandson Jared Pekarek.

She is survived by: her children, Anita Pekarek of Kearney, Nebraska, Tracy Guthrie (Sharisse) of Holdrege, Jerry Guthrie of Ragan and Stuart Guthrie (Tami) of Ragan; her grandchildren, Vince Guthrie (Desiree) of Ragan, Shana Nitchie (Scott) of Holdrege, Tyler Guthrie (Brooke) of Ragan, Callie Nelson of Lincoln, Riley Guthrie (Jenni) of Alma, Nebraska, Melissa Guthrie of Kearney, Bailey Hockemeier (Aaron) of Kearney and Brooke Greving (Colton) of Minden, Nebraska; her sister Hilda Meyer of Campbell, Nebraska; and her siblings-in-law, Dale Guthrie (Lou Ann) of Ragan, Florence Maxwell of Alma, Eleanor Rogers of Holbrook, Nebraska, Linda Guthrie of Hastings, Nebraska and Donna Guthrie of Holdrege. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, extended family.