Marjean "Jeannie" Bose

A funeral service for Marjean M. "Jeannie" Bose will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Orleans Presbyterian Church in Orleans, Nebraska, with Pastor Dave Irwin officiating. Interment will follow at the Stamford Cemetery in Stamford, Nebraska.

Marjean Marie "Jeannie" Bose, 86 years of age, of Holdrege, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Holdrege Memorial Homes. Jeannie was born in Arnold, Nebraska, on July 11, 1939, the youngest of six children, born to Earl and Henrietta (Detrick) Graham. She received her education from Upland Public School in Upland, Nebraska, and graduated from Upland High School with the class of 1956. She was the only girl in a class of nine students. When the family moved to town, she helped her mom operate the switchboard out of their home. She pursued higher education and took some business classes in Omaha, Nebraska.

While in Omaha, Jeannie worked for the Extension Service, and it was at Aksarben that Jeannie met the love of her life, Richard Bose. The couple was married on March 19, 1961, at the Methodist Church in Upland, and to this union four children were born: Lawrence, Charles, William, and Kimberly. The couple made their home on the farm near Orleans until they moved to Stamford. She worked at numerous businesses in the area and was a co-owner in State Line Commodities. Jeannie finished out her career at Cargil. After her retirement, she volunteered at the Oxford Thrift Store and the Orleans Museum. She was vital in Harlan County 4-H and received the Meritorious Service Award. Jeannie was a very giving person; she was busy but always had time to help a neighbor. She was always helping on the farm, even after they moved to town, she was available to help out.

Jeannie enjoyed wordsearch puzzles, playing cards, BINGO, crochet, and cross-stitch. She relished in getting the family together and spending time with them. She was a member of the Orleans Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star, Neighborhood Club, and the Extension Club.

Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dick in 2009; her siblings: Elaine Deppe; Bud Graham and his wife, Judy; Marvin Graham and his wife, Jovine; Jim Graham and his wife, Bev who remarried, Al Miller; Ardella Schwenke and her husband, Roger; her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Bud and Maxine Bose; two brothers-in-law: Jerry Charles; and Shorty Bose; and Teresa Peden.

Jeannie is survived by her children: Larry Bose and Mya Walker of Orleans; Bill Bose and Julene Schoen of Orleans; Chuck Bose and his wife, Judy of Orleans; Kim Epp and her husband, Jim of Henderson, Nebraska; six grandchildren: Rachelle Bose and her husband, Roger Smith of Rhinebeck, New York; Nicole Bose of Oxford, Nebraska; Andrew Bose of Irving, Texas; Clay Bose of Stamford, Nebraska; Paige Bose of Henderson; and Shea Peden of Union Grove, Wisconsin; brothers-in-law: Bill Deppe of way out there; two sisters-in-law: Kaye Charles of Hermitage, Missouri; Sue Bose of Dunning, Nebraska; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Orleans Presbyterian Church in Orleans.

A memorial has been established in Jeannie'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.