Elizabeth Smidberg Obituary
In loving memory of Elizabeth Smidberg of Lincoln, Nebraska, who departed this world on January 31, 2026 at the age of 85. Elizabeth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Elizabeth departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Elizabeth may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Elizabeth leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her husband Walter A. Smidberg; her sister Wauneta T. Nigh; and her mother Bettye. She is survived by: her children, Theresa L. Entriken (Corey) of Leawood, KS and Ted Smidberg of Lincoln, NE; her grandchildren, Isabel Rooks (Dustin) of Tonganoxie, KS and Gabe Entriken of Junction City, KS; her great grandchildren, Kade and Abel; her brother Bill Krejci (Mary) of Aurora, NE; and her cousin Karin Watkins of Boulder City, NV. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and other cherished relatives and friends; many treasured caregivers.
Kindly send memorial donations in Bettye's name to The Cat House in Lincoln, NE and to the Capital Humane Society in Lincoln, NE; or to the People's City Mission in Lincoln, NE.
