June Elaine Kneifel Dies at 60 in Hastings, Nebraska

Unexpected Passing of June Elaine Kneifel at Age 60 in Hastings

June Elaine Kneifel passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 6, 2017, at Mary Lanning HealthCare in Hastings, Nebraska, at the age of 60. Born in North Platte, Nebraska, on October 4, 1956, she was widely known for a lifelong affection for animals and people alike, earning a reputation among acquaintances as the embodiment of love and affection.

Baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1983, she cherished a steadfast hope of living again on a paradise earth. She married Mark Kneifel on November 1, 1986, whom she considered her best friend and the love of her life.

Family and Services Scheduled in Hastings

She is survived by her husband, Mark Kneifel of Hastings, Nebraska; five children, Shane Kneifel (Sheri) of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Misty Hug (Chad Thompson), Angela Skalka (Jeremy Gillam), and Kristine Kneifel (Greg Knotts) all of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Ben Kneifel of San Diego, California. She also leaves behind thirteen grandchildren, her father and stepmother Darrell and Nancy Smith of Rapid City, South Dakota, three sisters, a brother, numerous extended family members, and her three “babies”, Molly, Champaign, and Elizabeth. Her mother, Roberta Criss, preceded her in death.

In accordance with her wishes to be cremated, no viewing or visitation will be held. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Hastings Nebraska Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, located at 216 W G Street in Hastings. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be directed to them for a later designation.