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Mary Docter Obituary
June 28, 2025
Mary Ellen (Goracke) Docter, of Firth, Neb., passed away peacefully June 28th after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 12th at 4 p.m. with a reception to follow. Services will be held at the Holland Reformed Church. The family has asked that memorials be gifted to St. Jude's Research Hospital.
Condolences can be sent to www.bmlfh.com Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.
Butherus Maser & Love Funeral Home
4040 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510
402-488-0934
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Liz Thanel
July 16, 2025
Godspeed, sweet Mary.
Jenny Musiel pieper
July 13, 2025
Thinking of you, and your families. So sorry to hear about Mary. My condolences and prayers are with you David, and Kids.
Cherish the memories you had with her. She was so very kind to me always. Love, Jennifer Musiel pieper
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