Marilyn K. Puttergill

Marilyn K. Puttergill, age 80, of Kearney, formerly Gibbon, passed away July 8, 2026, at Kearney Regional Medical Center. Funeral Mass held Wednesday, July 15, at St.

James Catholic Church in Kearney followed by burial at the Riverside Cemetery by Gibbon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are designated to the Nebraska Kidney Association. Please visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of local arrangements.

Marilyn was born March 12, 1946, in Kearney to Louis and Dorothy (Lawhead) Erpelding.

She grew up near Gibbon and graduated from Gibbon High School in 1964.

Marilyn married Larry Puttergill on November 21, 1964, in Kearney. They lived and farmed northwest of Gibbon in Buckeye Valley. She stayed home and raised three children and worked as a “Gopher” on the farm. As the kids got older, she cleaned houses for the elderly in Gibbon, worked at Heartland Cleaning in Kearney, sold Avon, and volunteered on the Valley Township Election Board. Her most important job was being a loving wife to her husband “Putt,” as they grew older, she was his eyes and ears. Now she will be watching over all of us from above.

Marilyn was the best cook in Buckeye Valley. Also, she enjoyed baking, playing cards, shopping, diamond painting, and doting on her grandchildren. She looked forward to attending their events. Marilyn was willing to visit with anyone and never met a stranger.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Larry Puttergill, of Kearney; daughters, Kristi Puttergill-Weldon and Cody, of Gibbon, and Mandi and Simon Wagoner, of Shelton; son, Greg and Billie Jo Puttergill, of Lemoyne; grandchildren, Tayler (Ryan) Davis, Duell (Tatyana) Puttergill, Gracie Wagoner, Taylon Wagoner, Landi Weldon, Kenna Wagoner, Karson Wagoner, and Bailey Weldon; greatgrandchildren, Briar Davis, Remington Puttergill, and Beau Puttergill; sister, Barb Firme, of Gibbon; sisters-in-law, Maxine Erpelding, of Kearney, and Kay and Merle Horst, of Miromar Lakes, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marilyn was preceded in death by an infant son, Brian; brother, Ron Erpelding; sisterin- law, Darlene and her husband Jim Catlin; and brotherin- law, Bob Firme.