Margaret Ann Lanckriet

Margaret Ann Lanckriet, 89, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away on March 5, 2025, at Heritage Estates in Gering, surrounded by her family.

Margaret was born on February 14, 1936, in Normal, Illinois, to Harold Kenny and Ruth (Atteberry) Ross. She grew up in Illinois and graduated from Armington High School. On June 25, 1955, she was united in marriage to Fred Lanckriet in Illinois, and to this union they were blessed with three children and made their home in Julesburg. Margaret and Fred later moved to Morrill, Nebraska, where they spent a number of years. Most recently, Margaret had made her home in Scottsbluff.

Margaret was a devoted Catholic and remained active in her local parishes wherever she lived. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and found joy in crafting and crocheting. She worked as a cook for many years, and also enjoyed a successful career as an Avon representative, having achieved the President's Club honor for her sales.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Beverly (Glen) Clement; her husband, Fred; their son, Harold "Ed" Lanckriet, in 2022; and an infant son, Randal; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews.

Margaret is survived by her son, Fredrick "Fred" Jr. (Kim) Lanckriet of Sidney, Nebraska; daughter, Sue Teal of Morrill, Nebraska; daughter-in-law, Kathy Lanckriet of Canyon City; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, 12, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Julesburg, with Father Mike O'Brien as Celebrant. Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A memorial has been established in Margaret's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsulesburg.com, where the Mass will be live-streamed.

Special thank you to the caregivers and staff at Wel-Life Assisted Living in Scottsbluff, NE, Heritage Estates Nursing Home in Gering, NE, and the Brookstone Hospice in Gering, NE.

Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Julesburg is in charge of arrangements.