of Hooper
passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015,
at the Hooper Care Center.
Coletta was born February 21, 1928, in Hooper to Fred and Loretta (Boell) Ott. She was confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Hooper. She graduated from Hooper High School in 1945. Following her graduation, she attended commercial school in Omaha where she stayed and worked as a bookkeeper until she married Elmer Hilbers on February 13, 1949. She and Elmer lived on the family farm north of Hooper where they raised their daughter Jane. In 2008, Coletta moved to the Elkhorn Valley Villa in Scribner until she moved to the Hooper Care Center in 2014.
Coletta was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Throughout her time as a member she held roles as the senior-choir director, choir member, children's-choir director, Sunday-school teacher, Bible-school teacher, and VBS helper in the kitchen. She was also a member of the Women of the ELCA and Extension Club. Coletta belonged to a pinnacle club for over sixty years. She enjoyed playing all sorts of card games with family and friends and enjoyed going out to eat with Elmer every Saturday night. She also enjoyed playing piano and attempted to teach all of her grandchildren to play. She enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, bowling, playing golf, and doing jigsaw puzzles. Coletta enjoyed embroidering various items for her family members and doing craft projects with her grandchildren.
Coletta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son-in-law, Steve Flores; sister-in-law Nancy Ott; four brothers-in-law and four sisters-in law.
Survivors include her daughter, Jane Flores of Hooper; brother, Larry Ott of Phillipsburg, KS; five grandchildren: Brian Flores, Becky (James) Sells, Stacey (Shawn) Smith, Barb Flores, and Laura Flores; six great-grandchildren: Breanna, Ellie, Jacob, and Tessa Smith, Liam Odoms, and John Sells; and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be Monday 2pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Hooper. The Rev. Judith Johnson will officiate. The committal will be in the St. Paul's Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(6)
Jane Shaner
Lincoln, NE Saturday, January 31, 2015 JaneI was so sorry to hear of you Mom's death. It's always hard to lose a parent--but especially difficult when it's the last one.
I remember when she was the Sunday School song leader. It was fun to learn all those silly songs that were Bible based. Boy, was that a LONG time ago! Bill joins me in hoping God's love will sustain you and your family.
Jane Shaner
Connie
Oakland, NE Monday, January 26, 2015 Jane and family,Sorry to hear about your Mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie (Moeller) & Steve Rokusek
Becky (Moeller) & Tim Stromquist
The Williams Family
, TX Monday, January 26, 2015 May the family find comfort in loving memories, and in knowing that God is "close to those that are broken at heart; and he saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18) Our loving Creator, Jehovah God, has promised to soon "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25:8) With deepest sympathy.Rodney Ott
Arvada, CO Saturday, January 24, 2015 Sorry to hear of your mothers passing Jane. I knew your folks for many years. Although I left Hooper many years ago, I will always remember your mom & dad as friends, and your dad & father-in law as good baseball fans.Anne Jung (Zahourek)
Napa, CA Saturday, January 24, 2015 Jane, so sorry to hear about your mother. What a wonderful person she was. You have beautiful memories I'm sure. I remember sitting on my grandmothers porch in Hooper and seeing you and your parents when you were visiting your grandparents so many years ago.LeRoy & Janis Poppe
Scribner, NE Saturday, January 24, 2015 Jane and family, We are so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady and always had a smile, just like her daughter. You all did such a good job of looking out for her and taking her to see and do things especially the grands and great-grands things. Let your memories bring you smiles, your family and friends give you comfort and your Lord bring you peace. We won't be able to come to the visitation or funeral but our thoughts will be with you.