Ilene K Blakeman

Ilene K. Blakeman age 97 of Broken Bow, NE passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow, NE.

Graveside service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Merna Cemetery, west of Merna with Father Mark Seiker officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from Noon to 7:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com for words of encouragement or remembrance. Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska. We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend based on the best interest of your health and that of your community.

Ilene was born September 29, 1922 in Callaway, NE to John P. and Anna (Schmidt) Blakeman. She attended Merna High School. Ilene along with her brother Harold and sister Bernice farmed in the Merna area.

Ilene is survived by cousins Ben Heskett of Merna, Kerry Heskett of Merna, Russ Heskett of Loveland, CO, Dale Schmidt of Merna, and Beverly Atkins of Kimball.

Ilene is preceded in death by her parents John P. and Anna Blakeman, brother Harold Blakeman, and sister Bernice Blakeman.