Service:
Trinity Lutheran Church of Bloomington Friday July
26, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
Funeral home:
East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington
Obituary
Bobetta Alzona Kolbus, 82 of Normal
passed away at her residence Tuesday July 23, 2019.
She was born June 12, 1937 to Orval and Ida (Wademan)
Helmick in Rural Blue Hill, NE. She married Raymond
Kolbus November 26, 1955. He preceded her in death
December 31, 2008.
She is survived by her son Steve Kolbus of
Bloomington, daughter Stephanie (David) Opperman of
Lincoln; five grandchildren Kristin Kolbus, Jenna,
Samuel, and Megan Opperman, Kathryn (John) Bruntjen
and sister-in-law Joyce Kolbus of Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter
Elaine, daughter-in-law Carolyn Kolbus, and brother
Jaydee Helmick.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in
Bloomington. She enjoyed spending time with the
Lord, her children, grandchildren, serving others
and going on family vacations. She firmly believed
in “Our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that
whether we wake or sleep, we should live together
with Him.” 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 Thanks be to God.
Amen.
A private family service will be held at East Lawn
Memorial Gardens. There will be a church service
held at Trinity Lutheran Church of Bloomington
Friday July 29, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be
made in Bobetta’s name to Trinity Lutheran School in
Bloomington or Zion Lutheran School in Lincoln.
Online condolences may be left at
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