Mavis Waldman

Mavis Corinne Waldman (“Corinne”), age 105, of Lenexa, KS (formerly of Columbus & Lincoln, NE), passed away on January 29, 2025 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. 

 She was born on September 24, 1919 to Walter Hugo Hoecker and Mary Beulah (Lent) Hoecker at St. Joseph, MO. 

 She graduated from Lafayette High School in St. Joseph, took some college classes at the junior college there, and then met Sgt. Walter Edward Waldman at a USO dance at Ft. Leavenworth. They were married on December 15, 1946. During their married life, they lived in Chicago, IL, Columbus, NE; Wichita, KS; Glendora, CA and Lincoln, NE, with the majority of their married years in Nebraska.

 Most important to Corinne were her family, books, flowers/houseplants, embroidery, music, and her faith.

 She is survived by her loving children Regina C. Wiley, Theron E. (Laura) Waldman, Janice L. (Neal) Hodgkin, and Carol A. (Jim) Trouba, 8 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. 

 Corinne was preceded in death by her husband, mother, father, sister, and brother. 

 Memorials are suggested to Lakeview Village, Lenexa, KS, or Federated Church, Columbus, NE.

 There will be a visitation Tuesday, February 4th at Penwell Gable in Olathe, KS 4PM – 6 PM and a funeral service in Columbus, NE at Federated Church at a later date.

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