Delores Tharnish Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Delores Tharnish in Lincoln, Nebraska, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 9, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Louie Hilkemeier and Blanche Hilkemeier (Stingley); her husband John Tharnish; and her siblings, Ruth, Eloise, Bob, Alyce, Helen, Delbert, Dale, Betty and Donnie.

She is survived by: her children, Natalie Schlaebitz (Pat) and Scott Tharnish (Peggy); her grandchildren, Renae Meyer (Wade), Kara Wacker (Adam), Jodi McLaughlin (Jason) and Matt Schlaebitz (Megan); and her siblings-in-law, Adana Hilkemeier, Anna Schumacher, Rita Wagner, Patricia Neumann and Bob Tharnish. She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to St John's Catholic Church, or to the family. lincolnfh.com.