Constance R. Gillis
July 13, 1948 - June 29, 2021

Constance R. Gillis

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Constance R. 'Connie' Gillis age 72, of Fremont
Died Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Arbor Care Center - Valhaven.

Connie was born July 13, 1948 in Blair, Nebraska to Albert and Bethel 'Lindsay' Harper. The family moved in 1949 to Scribner when her parents bought the Scribner Rustler newspaper. Connie graduated from Scribner High School in 1966, she then married Bob Gillis on November 12, 1966. They traveled while Bob served in the U.S. Navy. After his service the family moved back to Scribner. During her time in Scribner, Connie worked several places including Quality Steaks in Snyder, Lee's Market and Dahl's Steakhouse both in Scribner. The family moved to Madison in 1988 and Connie worked for several years at the Madison County Courthouse. She then moved to Fremont in the mid 90's and worked at the Answering Service until she retired. She recently moved to Valley and had been a resident of Valhaven.

Survivors:
Children - Shelly (Craig Duncombe) Gillis of Omaha
Dan (Nicole) Gillis of Gretna
Son-in-law - Chris Cantu of Fremont
Grandchildren - Andrew Gillis, Brooke Duncombe, Evan Duncombe, Tyler (Lena) Gillis, Christopher Cantu,
Grant Gillis, Alex Gillis, Hali Gonzalez
Great grandchild - Adalyn Bishop
Sister - Roxanne Betts of Fremont
Brothers - Wendell (Sharon) Harper of Texas
Richard (Kristin) Harper of Omaha
Sister-in-law - Jean Harper of Omaha

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Patricia Cantu, and brother Terry Harper.

The memorial service will be 10:30am, Friday, July 9, 2021 at the United Church of Christ in Scribner. Pastor Larry Jirsak will officiate. A lunch will follow the service with burial to follow in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.

Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

To watch a recording of the service please use the following link:

https://youtu.be/qLNF2IcAwZA

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Service
Memorial Service
Friday, July 9, 2021
10:30am
United Church of Christ
614 Howard St.
Scribner, NE  68057
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Interment
Memorial Cemetery
800 West 23rd Street
Fremont, NE  68025
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  1. Duane Woerth
    Rest In Peace Connie
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