Betty Jo Shaw's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2026 in Kearney, Nebraska

Betty Jo Shaw

August 3, 1945 - February 19, 2026 (80 years old)

Kearney, Nebraska

Betty Jo Shaw's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2026 in Kearney, Nebraska

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O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home

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Betty Jo Shaw

August 3, 1945 - February 19, 2026 (80 years old)

Kearney, Nebraska

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Betty Jo Shaw Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Betty Jo Shaw of Kearney, Nebraska, who passed away at the age of 80, on February 19, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Betty Jo Shaw to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Betty shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Betty farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

She was predeceased by: her parents, August Helfrich and Clara Helfrich (Rupe); her former husband Gerald Gehring; and her grandson Ghett Gehring. She is survived by: her husband Jim Shaw (Jim) of Kearney; her children, Michelle Dorszynski (Dan) of Minden, Monica Kettner (Jim) of Kearney and Greg Gehring of Pierre, SD; and her brother Bruce Willson (Peggy) of Holdrege. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to the Peterson Senior Activity Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home



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Feb 27

Visitation

O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Homes and Cremations
4115 Avenue N Pl, Kearney, NE 68847

Sat

Feb 28

Funeral service

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
3315 11th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845

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