Margaret J. Blacketer
Margaret Jane Meyer Blacketer, 89, of Lincoln passed away Thursday, May 29th, 2025. Born June 9th, 1935, in Raymond, Nebraska, to Dorthy and Cornelius Lefty Meyer.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Alvoid Blacketer. Parents, brothers, Kenny Simpkins, Lyell Meyer, Larry Meyer, sisters, Leslie Meyer, nephew Ben Meyer and daughter-in-law Sandy Blacketer.
Survived by sons Michael Blacketer of Dorchester, Robert Blacketer and wife Melody of Wood River, sister Sherry and husband Lou Rybij of Lincoln. Grandsons Jason and Casey Blacketer of Crete, Tom and Sally Blacketer of Crete, and Jesse and Nikelle Blacketer of Dwight. Great grand-children Maddox Blacketer, Riley Blacketer, Atleigh Kotas, Titus Kotas, Finn Blacketer, Charlie Blacketer. Cousins Janice Hornung, Phyllis Oliver of Raymond and second Cousin Joni King of Davy.
Margaret participated and held offices on the Yankee Hill cemetery board, Nebraska Extension Lancaster County for over 50 years, and the Lancaster County Election board for over 25 years. She was in a neighborhood coffee klatch for many years. She loved making friends and hearing their stories. She enjoyed crafting and traveling. As well as sharing the history of the Yankee Hill neighborhood with others where she lived for 67 years. She was an amazing cook and baker; The brownies she made were legendary!
A service will be held at a later date.
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Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Condolences for Margaret J. Blacketer
I am very sad about Margaret passing away. She was such a good neighbor to my parents, Ruth and Earl Busch. Grandma Blacketer was my baby sitter, and Marvin was friends with my brothers, so I knew all the family at a very young age. I always thought Margaret was beautiful. I will forever think of Margaret and Al sitting together in that swing. Life was good in Yankee Hill.
I hope all of you have great memories to cherish forever.
So sorry to hear about Margaret she was my mom Irene’s best friend for over 60 years. She was a wonderful person and one of my favorite people ever. She will be missed by the “Happy Homemakers” aka Extension Club families and everyone who knew her. My sincere condolences on your loss and thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
To the family of Margaret,
We would like to express our sorrow and condolences to you and your families, Margaret will continue to be a part of our prayers. Bob and Melody I’m truly saddened by your loss, you are truly in Toby and my prayers always. Melody thank you for everything you’ve done for Bob and Margaret, hugs to you both. We love you
Margaret has been heavy on my mind. I had a letter written and ready to send. I miss visiting with her. She always had plans.
I’m sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss, never easy to say that final goodbye. Thoughts and prayers headed your way
I and George would like to extend our sympathy to Margaret’s family in this time of loss.
We have been a neighbor to Margaret for many years. I would stop by when she and Al had a sale on the items that they hand made. I have several of them located throughout my house. Once I retired, I would stop by off and on to visit. From then on, we became great friends. I enjoyed our visits. She was a delight and reminded me of my own mother. I miss our visits.