Donna M. Maaske

Memorial Services for Donna M. Maaske will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Holdrege, Nebraska with Pastor Murray Jones officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Gosper County, Nebraska.

Donna Maria (Littrell) Maaske, 74 years of age, of Holdrege, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the UNMC Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska, following a battle with Breast Cancer.  Donna was born on January 25, 1947, to George Lawrence Ellsworth and Genevieve Catherine (Smith) Littrell, in Holdrege and was the eldest of seven children.  Donna received her education from Alma Public Schools and later attended and graduated from Phillipsburg High School.

Donna was united in marriage to Everett Hunter.  The couple made their home in Holdrege, where they were blessed with two sons:  Travis and David.  The marriage later ended in divorce.

She was united in marriage to K. Robert Maaske.  To this marriage one son was born: Joshua Cody, who passed away at birth.  The couple moved around and lived in several locations in Colorado, New Mexico and eventually, made their home in McCook, Nebraska. One of her greatest memories was living in a tent for several months in the mountains of Colorado. While the family lived in McCook, Donna worked as a bookkeeper at a few companies and managed Old Sarges Bar. The marriage later ended in divorce.

Donna enjoyed garage sales and animals.  She especially loved her dog, Daisy Louise who passed away just a few days before Donna.  She enjoyed attending her grandkids activities and sporting events; rain or shine she would be there cheering them on. She was a long-time member of the Eagles.

Donna was preceded in death by: her parents; one son, Joshua Cody Maaske; one brother, Darrell Bohl; and one sister, Barb Russell.

Donna is survived by her sons:  David Hunter; and Travis Hunter and his wife, Michelle all of Holdrege; 11 grandchildren:  Christopher Springer; Brandon Woldt and his wife, Audrie; Patrick McGee and his wife, Erica; Shaina Wood and her husband, Damien; Aaron Hunter; Josiah Hunter; Matthias Hunter; McKenna Hunter and her fiancé, Cameron; Maxwell Hunter; Amelia Hunter; and Alivia Hunter; great-grandchildren: Anna Wood; Pepper McGee; and three on the way; her siblings: Lloyd Littrell and his wife, Joyce of Beloit, Kansas; Eddie Bohl of Faucett, Missouri; Gary Littrell and his wife, Peggy of Phillipsburg, Kansas; and Dianne Johnson of Hays, Kansas; brother-in-law, Ralph Russell of Phillipsburg, Kansas; along with a host of extended family and friends.

Memorial book signing will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege.

A memorial has been established in Donna's honor, and kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.

Due to health concerns, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic; the Maaske family sincerely encourages each person to make their decision whether to attend Donna's service, based on the best interest of your health, and that of your community.  Donna's service will be live streamed via the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home Facebook page. ( https://www.facebook.com/Nelson-Bauer-Funeral-Homes-111601113801622 ).