Linda Wiegert
January 9, 1945 - January 28, 2021
Linda Wiegert, 76, of Grand Island passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at CHI-Health St. Francis. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday at All Faiths Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at All Faiths Funeral Home. Pastor Bill Pavuk will officiate. Live streaming will be available on www.giallfaiths.com under Linda Wiegert’s obituary tab. Memorials are suggested to Start Over Rover in Hastings or Edith Abbott Memorial Library in Grand Island. Linda was born on January 9, 1945 in Grand Island, daughter of James E. and Alice (Kokrda) Lewis. She was able to celebrate her 76th birthday virtually with her grandchildren singing happy birthday. Linda grew up on various Army bases while her father was in the service. She graduated from Grand Island High School and earned her Registered Nursing Degree from Clarkson School of Nursing in 1967. On August 19, 1967 she was united in marriage to James “Jim” W. Wiegert in Grand Island. They lived in Grand Island where Linda was employed at St. Francis Hospital from 1967 until retirement in 2007. Linda was dedicated to continued learning in her field and advocating for her patients. She was a member of Orthopedic Nurses Association, and Urology Nurses Association. She was also a member of United Methodist Church and the Platt Duetsche. Linda was a wonderful nurse and loved her pets, but her grandchildren where her whole world. She loved to be there for all of the grandchildren’s activities. Linda was a voracious reader and enjoyed mysteries novels. Linda will be missed for her unfaltering love and support for all who knew her and loved her. She is survived by her sons, Steve Wiegert of Grand Island and Chad (Angela) Wiegert of Grand Island; her grandchildren, Brandon, Tyler, Camryn, Cael, Coye, Cain, and Alyvia; brother, James W. (Peggy) Lewis of Omaha; her forever friend, Donna Helgren of Denver, CO; along with many extended family and friends. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James “Jim” Wiegert.
Linda Wiegert, 76, of Grand Island passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at CHI-Health St. Francis. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday at All Faiths Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at... View Obituary & Service Information