Vi V. Voelker Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Vi V. Voelker of Newman Grove, Nebraska, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Vi left this world on March 1, 2026 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vi V. Voelker to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Schlecht and Volanda Schlecht (Borgelt); her husband Leo Lester Voelker; her daughter Deborah Hoadley; her grandson Chris Hoadley; and her siblings, Marcelene Tejkl, Dallas Schlecht (Anita) and Duane Schlecht.
She is survived by: her children, Dawn Mendenhall (George) of Madrid, IA, Deanna Lilja (Kirk) of Newman Grove, NE, Lester Voelker (Deb) of Newman Grove, NE and Leon Voelker (LaRhea) of Battle Creek, NE; her son-in-law Chuck Hoadley of Newman Grove, NE; her grandchildren, Chelsea McLeod (Rob), Matt Mendenhall, Angie Beck (Jon), Kailey Fernau (Bill), Kelly Hoadley (Jordan Cave), April Swanson (Mark), Mandy Lilja, Michael Voelker (Carrie), Joseph Voelker (Megan), Amy Sebade (Noah), Jason Voelker, Kristi DeOss (John), James Voelker (Kendra) and Jeff Hoadley (Jamie); and her siblings-in-law, Shirley Schlecht and Loren Tejkl. She is also survived by 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
