Martha Jean Detlefsen Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Martha Jean Detlefsen of Norfolk, Nebraska. Martha, born on October 1, 1947, passed away on September 26, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Martha for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Martha’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Catherine Howard (Bonner) and Allen Howard; and her brother Allen Jr. The. She is survived by: her husband Dale of Norfolk, NE; her children, Daniel Detlefsen (Debbie) of Germantown, IL, Donald Detlefsen (Donny) of Stanton, NE and DeAnna Detlefsen; and her brother Bobby Howard (Judy) of High Point, NC.. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren, her 10 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home (602 M St, Neligh, NE 68756). A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 10:30 AM at 84950 Cemetery Rd, Neligh, NE 68756.
The family has requested no flowers. In lieu of flowers family has requested memorials to Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Horseback riding Center In Memory of Martha Jean (Howard) Detlefsen.
