Nancy K. Green: 1948 - 2008
Nancy K. Green, 59, a resident of rural Churubusco and wife of Jack L. Green, died at 6:25 a. m. on Friday, March 14, 2008, in the comfort of her home following a valiant 15 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Mrs. Green was born in Fort Wayne on May 7, 1948, a daughter of Robert B. “Beany” and Erin A. “Mick” (Neufer) Schenher, and spent her formative years in the Churubusco-area. She graduated from Churubusco High School in 1966 and later earned her R. N. from IPFW in 1968.
Following her college graduation she worked for a year as a Vista volunteer in Oklahoma, was married at Ege on August 7, 1971 to Jack L. Green, and spent most of her life on the family farm west of Churubusco. Employed as a nurse in the office of Dr. Linus Minnick in Churubusco for over ten years, she also worked as a postal carrier at the U. S. Post Office in Churubusco, and later did painting along with her father.
A member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ege, she was its CCD director for several years. She was a great Chicago Cubs baseball fan, enjoyed all kinds of yard work and gardening, and enjoyed taking walks. Next to her Heavenly Father, her family was the most important thing in her life, and she loved and cherished time spent with them.
Throughout her 15-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis and also the tragic loss of her daughter and death of her parents, she always held a positive attitude, never complained, and was an inspiration to her family and all who knew her.
The surviving relatives include her loving and caring husband Jack; three children Jon (Angie) Green of Churubusco, Emily Green of St. Louis, Mo., and Brett “Andy” (Tara) Green of Churubusco; her in-laws John William “Bill” and Almetta Green of Churubusco; three brothers Stan (Linda) Schenher of Indianapolis, and Jeff (Vicki) Schenher and Curt (Dawn) Schenher, both of Churubusco; two sisters Susie (Eric) Johnson of Elk Grove, Calif., and Sally (Jim) Panyard of Angola; and three grandchildren Jessie Green, Allison Green, and Katelyn Green.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Leslie E. Green on June 28, 1993.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a. m. Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ege with Father Danney Pinto, the celebrant.
The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Monday from 5 to 8 p. m., on Tuesday from 2 to 8 p. m., or on Wednesday morning from 8:30 a. m. to 9:30 a. m. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday at the mortuary.
Interment will be in the Ege Catholic Cemetery, Noble County.
The family requests that memorials be directed to the Leslie Green Scholarship Fund or to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ege.
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March 15th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
To Jack Green,
We were co-workers for a brief time before my leaving in September of 1987 at C & A Tool in Churubusco. I remember you as the kindest person that I had the priveledge to know while working there. I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your wife, Nancy. Although I did not know her, I know that she was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. As a husband of 26-plus years and a father of 4 wonderful children, I can imagine, but cannot know of your grief. Please accept my condolences at her passing.
Until we all can rejoice together in His presence,I wish only the best for you.
“The Lord bless you and keep you,the Lord make His face to shine upon you, the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you His peace. Amen”
With sincere best wishes,
Edward H. Steinbacher
Columbia City, IN
March 15th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Dear Jack,
I am so terribly saddened to hear of Nancy’s passing. I have truly been priveledged to know both of you and assist with her care over the past several years.
She has always been an inspiration with her smile, wonderful attitude and kindness. I will miss her. You and your family have my heartfelt condolences. I will keep you all in my prayers.
With sympathy,
Karen Springer
Fort Wayne, IN
March 15th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Jack & All Your Family,
We send our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I remember Nancy well and what a wonderful person she was. She will be missed dearly.
Jack & Pam Nicodemus
The Villages, Florida
March 15th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
JACK WE WOULD LIKE TO TELL HOW SORRY WE ARE FOR YOUR LOSS , NANCY WAS SUCH A NICE LADY I REMEMBER AS DR MINICKS NURSES. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FRANK AND LINDIA DEMAREE
March 16th, 2008 at 9:19 am
to jack green and family you have are deepist sympathy
i wish we could be there nancy well be in our prayers
jim and georgia schenher
March 16th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Green Family
I am very sorry to read about the loss of Nancy. As I see Jack and the boys at local airports, it always reminds me of the trajic loss of Leslie. When I drive through that intersection in C. City, I always say a little prayer for her and the family. Then to find out about Nancy’s MS was very troubling. I lost my mom to cancer when she was 54, but she did not have to suffer with it the 15 years Nancy fought her battle.
To Susie, my classmate.
I am truly sorry about the loss of your sister. Your brothers and sisters were always kind to me even though they may not have known me very well, but knew we were classmates. I will be out of town working but am trying to schedule time to be there Wednesday morning.
You’re in our prayers.
Ron and Janet Goodyear
March 16th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Jack-
My sincerest condolences to you and your children on the passing of Nancy, a very loving wife and mother. Your family is so filled with love from all who have ever been in contact with you. Nancy suffered for so many years but her faith in God, her religion, and your support sustained her all these years. You are a remarkable family that I have truly loved for all these years since we first met.
Nancy is with our God now, and we will all see her again.
With love,
Tom and Shirley Wyss
March 16th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Dear Families,
I am a friend of Kelly Weseli, Stan’s daughter, and she sent me this beautiful obituary. Even though I never had the privilege of meeting Nancy, I know she was a wonderful woman to all who knew and loved her. Your family will remain in my prayers and I know that God will wrap His hands around you and comfort you like only He can. Although we miss her on Earth, she is smiling down on all of us and is so happy to be with her Father. Let us take comfort in that.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jen Parcell
Indianapolis
March 17th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Jack,
Jon and Angie and family,
Andy and Tara,
Emily,
and the Schenher and Green families,
I was so saddened to hear of Nancy’s death.
I don’t think I will ever meet a greater woman or a more benevolent spirit as Nancy Schenher Green.
Just talking to Nancy or being in the same room put most people on a different level of consciousness — a much greater and spiritual one.
There are very few people in life that are without fault, and completely and consistently good with few — if any — regrets, but Nancy was one of those rare individuals.
I feel blessed and fortunate that I had the opportunity to know her and that my kids and grandkids had the opportunity to share their life with such a beautiful, wonderful person as their Aunt Nancy.
Viv Sade-Rosswurm
March 17th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Dear Jack:
I am so sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. Try to find comfort in knowing that she is in a much better place and not fighting that fight any longer. Now she is at peace. Your love and devotion to Nancy showed every time you stepped foot in the office. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will miss seeing her smiling face here.
With deepest sympathy,
Carma Conrad, RN
March 17th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Susie and Family
I am sad to hear of Your loved one passing. As many people have similar thoughts and Memories of Nancy, she was a great person, kind gentle and caring, I remember her from years ago and never forgotten.
Susie the class of 74 misses you hope to see you again.
I feel your and share your Sadness of the loss deeply.
Peace be with you All
Myron Green
March 17th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Dear Jack
I know how hard it is to watch someone you love suffer, after losing my Mother from cancer a few years ago, she is with Jesus and Leslie now and feeling no pain. You will be with her again soon.
A part of Nancy is still here, and others will see her thru your children and grandchildren.
May God hold you and your family in his arms and comfort you like he is holding Nancy now.
You’re in our prayers
Cindy Leffler
March 17th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Dear Jack,
Bill & Shelvy Fast told us of Nancy’s death and our hearts certainly go out to you during this time of sorrow. Yet we rejoice in knowing that she has gone to her reward which surely will be one worth receiving. Her radiant spirit will always be an inspiration. Whenever we’re prone to complain we all need to be reminded of her faithful witness. God’s grace was manifested through her life. May our Heavenly Father continue to bless and guide you in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
George & Tawne Cecil
Cornerstone Wesleyan Church
March 18th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Dear Jack & family and Schenher family,
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved wife, mother, sister. Nancy was a very loving, bright personality whose words, smile and laughter filled a room. I have fond memories of Nancy and the Schenhers. May you all know that I send warm thoughts and prayers to you for your loss.
In friendship & sympathy,
Marsha Minick
March 18th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Family and friends of Nancy Green. Words can never express or even touch the sorrow you must all feel. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and I hope with the good Lord’s guidance that you all can get through these trying times. In heaven there will be no more fears, no more tears and no more pain. Nancy will be happy to be with her daughter, mother and father. I will keep you all in my prays. God bless you all. Darin
March 18th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Jack and Family,
I give my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Although I did not personally know Nancy, I have heard many wonderful comments about her beauty, kind heart, smile, love, and much more. Working with Jack gave me an opportunity to know how special she truly was to all who knew her, as he spoke about her often. Your family’s strength, love, and loyalty are admired by all. May the love of family and friends comfort you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jana and Nick Leitch
March 18th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Jack, Emily, Jonathon, & Andy
God bless you! I have so many wonderful memories of being in VISTA with Nancy in 1969-’70. We were room mates in two areas in Oklahoma (Ryal and Idabel, OK). She and I worked so hard to gain the confidence of the Creek Indians residents in Ryal and finaly did! I remember many wonderful philospical discussions with her. We were all of 20 at the time, so you can imagine! I also remember going to church with her on Sundays and then heading on down to the PATTY ANN CAFE” in Henreyetta,OK for our weekly lunch of Chef Salads. Nancy and I moved to a new VISTA project in Idabel, OK where we lived and worked with our other VISTA roomie, Barb. Nancy was inspirational to everyone who knew her. She always had a smile on her face. If anyone ever had a solid sense of social concern for others, it was Nancy. Even though we lived across the country from each other I felt a deep friendship with her all these years. I know that she profoundly loved her family (husband, children and grand kids. Jack and children, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Blessings, Love, Peace and Comfort be with you!!!
Margo and Bob McBride
March 19th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Jack and family,
I am the other VISTA roommate that Margo McBride mentions in the previous condolence. We lived together in Idabel, Oklahoma for several months in 1970. When I first arrived, I lived with another VISTA volunteer, and Nancy and Margo shared an apartment nearby. I loved being invited to their place to share a meal that Nancy had a major role in preparing. Her warmth and hospitality were very evident, even all those years ago. She also had the greatest twinkle in her eye which I can still see in my own mind’s eye, 38 years later. When my own roommate left, Nancy and Margo gave up a comfortable apartment to move into a tiny, less comfortable house with me. I don’t remember Nancy complaining about making the move, and we shared many fun times and a lot of laughter before her VISTA stint ended and she returned home. She was such a caring person, and she really made a difference in the lives she touched. I can tell that this same spirit continued throughout her life. I regret that I did not stay in touch with her well through the years. I was so saddened to hear of her struggle with M.S. and her recent death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Barb Pelander(and Glenn) Hanniford