Kathleen B. Purcell-Westphal's obituary , Passed away on July 13, 2025 in Syracuse, Nebraska

Kathleen B. Purcell-Westphal

November 18, 1939 - July 13, 2025 (85 years old)

Syracuse, Nebraska

Kathleen B. Purcell-Westphal's obituary , Passed away on July 13, 2025 in Syracuse, Nebraska

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Kathleen B. Purcell-Westphal

November 18, 1939 - July 13, 2025 (85 years old)

Syracuse, Nebraska

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Kathleen B. Purcell-Westphal Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Kathleen B. Purcell-Westphal of Syracuse, Nebraska, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 13, 2025 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kathleen B. Purcell-Westphal to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Larsen and Mildred Larsen (Day); her husbands, James Purcell and Hugo Westphal; her sister Shirley Heier; her grandson Justin Lee Wagner; her daughters, Shelley Wagner (Dale) of Columbia, MO, Cindy Freeman (CJ) of Austin, TX and Deborah Connaway (Wes) of Allen, TX; her grandchildren, Aaron Wagner, Alicia Bartenhagen, Rebecca Wagner, Lauren Wagner, Jonathan Hickman and Jason Purcell; and her great grandchildren, Thaddeus and Meryn Wagner.

She is survived by: her sisters, Eleanor Stiles (Charles) of Superior, NE and Joanne McChesney of Lincoln, NE; and her siblings-in-law, Harlan Heier of Lincoln, NE, Mary Anderson and Phyllis Merrill. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Memorials can be made to the family and will be directed to a charity close to Kathleen's heart.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home



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St. Mark's United Methodist Church
8550 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68520

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Evergreen Cemetery

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Evergreen Cemetery

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