Ellen Fay Kraning

Ellen Fay Kraning, 91, of St. Paul, Nebraska, passed away on December 23, 2025, at Brookefield Park Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 2pm. at All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island NE. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at the West Lawn Cemetery. Ellen was born on November 4, 1934, in Valentine, Nebraska, to David and Iva (Potter) Foster. She grew up in the Valentine and Sparks areas and graduated from Platteview High School in Springview, NE. On April 9, 1955, Ellen married Carl Webb Jr. They were blessed with 3 children, Clyde, Dean and Faye. On July 30, 1983, Ellen married Richard Kraning. She was employed by Leon Plastics, Inc. in Alda, NE. Ellen was a devoted member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in St. Paul NE. In her spare time, she enjoyed creating beautiful zipper art and gardening. She also had an extensive doll collection. Above all, she treasured her time with family, especially taking trips to the Stuhr Museum and Grand Island Zoo with her grandchildren. Ellen had a deep love for animals, particularly her horses and dogs, and found great joy in caring for them. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Clyde (Brenda) Webb of Clarksville, OH, Dean (Heidi) Webb of Grand Island, NE, and Faye Walker of Grand Island NE; her grandchildren: Christopher (Jessica) Webb of San Antonio TX, Micheal (Leslie) Webb of Xenia OH, Amelinda Webb of Flagstaff AZ, Melissa (Jeremy) Taylor of St. Paul NE, and Brian (Sarah) Birkby of Ravenna NE; as well as her great-grandchildren: Rylan Birkby, Brynley Taylor, Camila Taylor, Brecken Taylor, Aiden Birkby, Blake Birkby, Connor Birkby, Matthew (Bethany) Stevens, and Lela Stevens. Ellen is also survived by her brother, Wayne (Judy) Foster of Grand Island NE. a sister-in-law, Ann Foster of Grand Junction CO and numerous nephews and a niece. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Kraning; her parents, David and Iva (Potter) Foster; and her three brothers: Francis Foster, Elden (Karen) Foster, and Kenneth Foster, a niece, Melanie Foster. Memorials are suggested to St. Mark’s Church of St. Paul NE.

Ellen Fay Kraning

November 4, 1934 - December 23, 2025

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November 4, 1934 - December 23, 2025

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