Lila Rankin

Graveside Memorial Services and Inurnment for Lila S. Rankin will be held on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Highland Union Cemetery, in Gosper County, near Oxford, Nebraska with Pastor Nora Mendyk officiating.

Lila Sue Rankin, 87 years of age, of Holdrege, Nebraska, formerly of Oxford, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Christian Homes Care Community at Holdrege.  Lila was born on February 25, 1933, the younger of two daughters, on the farm, northwest of Oxford, to Lawrence and Ferne (Winkler) Rankin. She received her primary education from Hardscrabble Grade School and then attended Oxford Public Schools, graduating from Oxford High School, with the class of 1949.

Lila had a great love for her family.  She also loved cats, dogs, watching the birds and spending time in the great outdoors.  Lila had a passion for Crossword puzzles and Puzzle books.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother-in-law, Charles Vosburg.

Lila is survived by her sister, Barbara Vosburg of Holdrege; one niece, Becky Vosburg of Holdrege; two nephews:  Scott Vosburg and his  wife, Euna of Holdrege; and Kurt Vosburg and his wife, Rebecca of McCook, Nebraska; one great nephew, Ian Vosburg and his wife, Kaitlin of Lincoln, Nebraska; one great-great niece, Kenley; along with extended family and cousins.

There will be no Visitation or Memorial Book Signing.  The family is honoring Lila's wish for cremation.

A memorial has been established in Lila's honor and will be designated at a later date.

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.