Sara L. Reiners

Sara L. Reiners entered her heavenly home Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at McCook Community Hospital after a year and a half long courageous battle with cancer.

Sara was born on November 18, 1940 at Hayes Center, NE to Donald Allen and Dorothy Jean (Counce) Rathbun. She attended elementary school in Hayes Center. She moved with her family to Catoosa, OK were she continued her schooling. They moved back to McCook in 1954 where Sara completed her high school years, graduating in 1958.

On December 14, 1958, she married Kenneth Eugene Reiners at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook. They made their home on a farm near Danbury. Kenneth preceded her in death on April 4, 1984. She was employed as a secretary for Danbury Oil, served as a hostess for Chief Restaurant, and later was a cashier for Hinky Dinky and Sunmart. She retired in 2003 when her health declined.

Sara was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. She enjoyed wood working, especially refinishing and restoring antique furniture.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Donald and Dorothy Rathbun; her husband, Kenneth; and an infant son.

Survivors include her four daughters, Brenda and husband, William "Mike" Lawless, of North. Platte, Shari and husband, Steve Haag, of McCook, Teresa and husband, Rocky Diederich, of Oberlin, KS and Gay and husband, Robb Leitner, of Herndon, KS; best friend, Bob Matheny of Danbury; sister, Kay Oglevie of Omaha; 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be given to Peace Lutheran Church, Beaver Valley Ambulance or Community HealthCare and Hospice.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 18, from 9:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Family will be receiving friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friends may go online at www.carpenterbreland.com to extend condolences.

Funeral service will be Friday, November 19, 2004, 2:00 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook. Pastor Randy Wahl will be officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.