Ann Marie (Jenkins) Nye

Ann Marie Nye (formerly Jenkins) of Akron, IA joined the Lord on March 8, 2020 after courageously battling kidney cancer for 3 years. Ann was someone who never wanted to allow cancer to be the focal point of her story, as there was so much more to her 59 beautiful years of life. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Reverend Doug Dill officiating.  Visitation with the family present will be held one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Omaha Valley Cemetery.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com. 

Ann was born on October 12, 1960 to William and Donna Krause in Sioux City, IA. She attended both Winnebago Public and Homer High School. Ann was a farm girl through and through. She was raised by her mother and father on a farm outside of Winnebago, and later started her own family, raising her four children on a farm outside of Homer, NE. She had just recently found her way back to the farm with her current husband, Lonnie Nye, where she finally got those horses she had always wanted. Her love of the farm and the hard-working values were woven into the fabric of her life. 

Ann was driven to be the best at everything she did. She was an extremely hard worker who always found a way to balance the never-ending list of roles she played. She was always a mom first, all while putting herself through school, working multiple jobs, and serving as a coach to her children’s extra-curricular activities. She balanced it all and with a smile that made it look effortless.

Those who knew Ann would tell you that she had a laugh that could fill a room and a smile that would warm your heart. She had a way of making you feel like you were her most important person and she was always the best listener. Ann had always lived her life for her children and had just recently begun living her life for her, taking wild adventures with her husband, Lonnie, whom she loved dearly. In the recent years, she took on a new role of Grandma, one that brought joy to heart and a smile to her face. 

She is survived by her mother, Donna Krause; husband, Lonnie Nye; 4 children, a son, Rodney Jenkins and 3 daughters, Brooke Hines (Chris), Melissa LaPointe (Daryl Jr.), and Kristi Ellis (Anthoney); Step-children, Dakota and Sheridan Nye; Grandchildren, Chris Jr., Christian, and Ava Hines, Brigham LaPointe, and Paisley Nye; brother, Mark Krause (Janet).

She was preceded in death by her father, William Krause.