DEANNA G. STECKER
Deanna G. Stecker, age 72 of McCook, passed away at Kearney Regional Hospital on August 31, 2022 after a courageous, four-year battle for her health. She was born in Cambridge on August 24, 1950 to Loyd and Betty (Johnson) Thompson.
She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1968 and enjoyed flight attendant school after that.
Deanna loved to travel, and her work at Amway provided wonderful opportunities to see new places. Deanna moved a few times as a young adult and lived in Louisiana, Colorado, and eventually made her home in McCook at the farm west of town.
Deanna enjoyed crocheting, gardening, bowling, and collecting tea pots.
She loved to go camping and took her children a few times each summer season. After her grandchildren were born, Deanna cherished time spent teaching them how to bake and make crafts.
Deanna’s family and grandchildren brought her immense joy and were a source of great pride. Deanna worked for Hinky Dinky until the grand opening of the Super Walmart. She served the community as a Walmart baker for over 20 years. Coworkers and customers alike have said that Deanna had the best smile and would always make time to talk to friends and acquaintances. She was a kind woman with a heart of gold.
Deanna was preceeded in death by her mother, Betty Thompson; grandparents; and Aunt Wilma Babb. Deanna is survived by her father, Loyd Thompson (Cambridge); son, Ryan Stecker (McCook); daughter Darcy and her husband Tony Rouse (McCook); grandchildren Dylan and Lacey; sister Debbie and her husband Mike Abbott (Ashland); brother Kenneth Thompson and his husband Barry (Colorado Springs, CO); cousin Cheryl and her husband Del Coulson (Wichita, KS).
Memorial service was held Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 2:00 PM at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel. A private family inurnment will take place at a future date at the Fairview Cemetery of Cambridge.
Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh. com. Memorials may be left in Deanna’s name at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.
