Nancy Leah Jelinek

Nancy Eldred Jelinek, 70, of Lincoln, NE passed away at home on August 17.

Nancy was born July 6, 1951 in Hastings, NE and was a graduate of Hastings High School in 1969.  She graduated from Central Community College in Hastings and attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years of marriage Leo Jelinek of Lincoln and son, Erik (Brooke) Jelinek of Highlands Ranch, CO.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Dorothy Eldred of Hastings, NE.  Nancy is also survived by sisters Linda Kissler of Hastings, NE, Billie (Dan) Hazelwood of Lincoln, NE, and brother, Rod Eldred of Oro Valley, AZ and brothers-in-laws Ray (Cindy) Jelinek of Grand Island, NE and Wyn Jelinek of Hastings NE.

Nancy was a member of the First Christian Church of Lincoln.  Being an avid reader herself, she supplied many books for the church’s Children’s Library.  She was a member of the Hand Bell Choir, Vocal Choirs, Bible Studies, Sunday School teacher, Stephen Ministry Coordinator, and Elder of the church.

Some of her experience includes:  working in Information Technology for Lincoln Welding, Creative Thinking a banking software company and formed her own company Steeltrack Inc., a bank reporting company.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorials in her honor may be sent to The Cat House, LPS Harvest of Books, First Christian Church Music, or Christian Education Ministries.

Thank you to the caring staff of HoriSun Hospice.

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