Alice M. (Marsh) Emry

Alice Marie (Marsh) Emry of Lincoln, NE (formerly of Ainsworth and O’Neill, NE and Colome, SD) passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 15, 2021. She was born to Emil and Minna A. (Bassett) Marsh on June 8, 1916 on the family farm, 14 miles southwest of Colome (Tripp County), SD. She would later be joined by twin brothers, Mervin and Ralph in 1918 and a brother Don in 1920, which would complete their family. In October of 1937, Alice married Johnny Randall and lived for many years in the Colome area. They later moved to Ainsworth where Johnny passed away in November of 1958. On October 31, 1962, Alice then married her second husband, Kenneth Emry. Of this union, Alice gained four beloved stepchildren. Though Alice never bore children of her own, in 1974 she was blessed with the opportunity to care day-to-day for a young child that would later be recognized as her daughter.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, three brothers as well as many other close family and friends. Alice is survived by daughter, Erin (Michael) Graber of Ewing, NE; 3 grandchildren, Shalee Cook of Ewing, Tristan (Josh) Keyes of O’Neill, NE and Alexa Cook (Afton Baker) of Lincoln, NE; four great-grandchildren; four stepchildren, Robert (Jennifer) Emry of Arlington, VA, Raleigh Emry of Manchaca, TX, Leona Emry of Kearney, NE and Ruth (Bill) Micheel of Ainsworth; as well as many precious step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren and step great-great-grandchildren; a niece, Carol Woods of Ainsworth, and nephews, Jim Marsh, of Ceresco, NE, Gary (Phyllis) Randall of Webster City, IA and Melvin Randall of Woolstock, IA, along with numerous other family members.

A Graveside Service was held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in the Ainsworth Cemetery at Ainsworth, Nebraska with Pastor Dan Woods officiating at the service. A CD Music selection of “Amazing Grace” by Mairead Byrne was played. Casket bearers were: Erin Graber, Michael Graber, Shalee Cook, Tristan Keyes, Josh Keyes and Alexa Cook. Honorary Casket bearers were: Afton Baker, Weston Keyes, Gage Keyes, Berkleigh Keyes, Topanga Cook, Gary Randall and Melvin Randall. Memorials were suggested to the family in Alice’s name for future designation. Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth was entrusted with the service arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com .