Margaret Elaine Kimes

Funeral Service for Margaret “Elaine” Kimes age 79 of Clearwater, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2026 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church rural Clearwater with Father Frank Baumert officiating. Burial will be St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery rural Clearwater. Visitation will be Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church rural Clearwater with wake service at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Elaine passed away at her home on August 7, 2026. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com

     Margaret "Elaine" Kimes was born on June 21,1947, in Norfolk, Nebraska, to Clarence and Alice (Thramer) Funk. She grew up in rural Clearwater and attended Assumption Academy, graduating with the Class of 1965. On October 16, 1965, she was united in marriage to Thomas L. Kimes at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Elaine was a devoted member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, Couple to Couple League, and Right to Life. Together, Tom and Elaine taught natural family planning to couples for 25 years, sharing their faith and guidance with many. Elaine was active in her community and served as a poll worker. For 14 years, she served the noon meal at E & M Sunnybrook Café alongside her sisters, a role she enjoyed and dedicated herself faithfully. Elaine had many interests and simple joys. She loved antiquing and had a special appreciation for colonial furniture and any teapot that was blue. She also enjoyed gardening and baking, but most of all, she treasured spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her faith, her kindness, her service to others, and the love she shared with those around her.

     Survived by her children: Joellen Dooner of Gettysburg, PA; Ann and husband, Tim Sydow of Sergeant Bluff, IA; Aaron and wife, Terra Bentley-Kimes of Neligh, NE; Nathan Kimes of Chicago IL; Mary Louise and husband Steve Sadler of Omaha, NE; and John Paul and wife, Elizabeth Anderson Kimes of LeMars, IA. Grandchildren Ilsa, Emma, Juliet, and Everett Dooner; Krystopher, Bryce, and Zach Sydow; Connor (Whitney) Bentley, Chris (Lexi) Bentley, Cambree Kimes; Cenze Anderson, Emma Finkbiner, Aubrey Boettger, and Chase Kimes. Great-grandchildren Esmeralda Dooner, Wrenlee, Aiden, and Mickenna Bentley and Rhett Bentley, and Ella Anderson. Her sibblings: Jodine (Marvin) Meis of Elgin, NE; Janette Feijoo of Broomfield, CO; Mary Alice (Mike) Dwyer of Bartlett, NE; Michael James “Jim” (Bev) Funk of Clearwater, NE; Elizabeth “Betty” Jean (Ed) Funk-Breay of Battle Creek, NE; and Ron (Angela) Funk of Clearwater, NE.

     Preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Jerry; grandson Elloitt Dooner.