Mary Jo Cicmanec

Mary Jo Cicmanec, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, after a brief illness. She was born in Humphrey, NE on August 7, 1921 to Josephine and Tony Albracht. In 1940, she married John Cicmanec and together, they raised three children and retired in Albuquerque in 1981. Mary was preceded in death by her husband and five siblings. She is survived by one sister, Marlene Frater, son, John Cicmanec and Diane Rutledge of Cincinnati, OH, son, James (Jim) Cicmanec and Carol of Albuquerque, NM, and son, William (Bill) and Peggy of Lincoln, NE. There were five grandchildren: Eric, Andrew, Sara, Sean and Joseph, plus eight great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her companion of recent years, Marlin Templeton. Mary was an avid golfer and at one time was the Nebraska state champion. She enjoyed playing at the North University Golf Course and had many friends and acquaintances there. Services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 1 p.m. at FRENCH - University. A viewing will be held prior to the service. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333