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Connie Shotkoski Obituary

Connie Shotkoski

August 5, 1953 - January 30, 2025

Connie Shotkoski, age 71 of Columbus died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Columbus Community Hospital.

Celebration of Life is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 5 at McKown Funeral Home. Family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 4 at McKown Funeral Home.

Connie Shotkoski was born August 5, 1953, in Platte County, Nebraska to Edward and Marjorie (Webster) Shotkoski. She received her education at Columbus High School class of 1971, and Platte College. Connie went on to work for First National Bank for many years, retiring as a VP of compliance. She enjoyed her home, dog Broderick, and canning- especially her famous spaghetti sauce and salsa that she gifted to family members.

She is survived by her siblings, Bobbi (Joe) Fehringer of Columbus and Jerry (Jo Ann) Shotkoski of Hershey, Nebraska; and nephew, Jay (Tosha) Shotkoski.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Lee Ann Kirstine.
Published by The Columbus Telegram on Feb. 1, 2025.

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Jerry Engdahl

February 2, 2025

Bobbi and family: We are sorry for your loss and know memories of a wonderful sister will comfort you. RIP Connie.

Judy and Jerome Gates

February 1, 2025

So sorry for your loss
May memories comfort you
Prayers for all
She was kind and caring
She will never be forgotten
Prayers for all
She loved her family
She was a good person
She worked hard
May God help you through difficult days ahead

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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2922 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

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5

Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

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2922 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

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