Judith M. "Judy" Dinneen

Judith Mae (McCabe) Dinneen was born to Elmer and Helen Carolyn (Link) McCabe on November 11, 1939 at York General Hospital in York, Nebraska, and peacefully passed away March 8, 2025 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 27 days. She was one of 4 children in the family. Judy attended elementary and high school in Exeter, graduating with the class of 1957. After graduation, she attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for two years. On November 14, 1959, Judy married JJ Dinneen of Exeter and to them 5 children were born. Judy cherished her time with family. She attended many activities of her children and grandchildren. One family tradition she and JJ started was a yearly trip to Grand Lake, Colorado, which she was able to enjoy just this past summer. She was a faithful member of St. Stephen’s Catholic church and was a member of their Altar Society. Judy was a life-long member of the Exeter Women’s club, serving in many leadership roles. She enjoyed playing bridge, was an avid reader, bird watcher, butterfly enthusiast and enjoyed community theater. Judy and JJ took great pride in traveling to every town incorporated and unincorporated in the state of Nebraska. They created a scrapbook of their travels and even presented information about their travels to various clubs. Judy was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary and Jim Cashin. She is survived by her children, John (Pam) Dinneen of Lincoln, Nebraska, Lisa (Jody) Rhodes of Paxton, Nebraska, Joe (Sharla) Dinneen of Exeter, Nebraska, Darrell (Beth) Dinneen of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Michael (Chris) Dinneen of Lincoln, Nebraska; 13 grandchildren, John R.(Victoria) Dinneen, Kristen (Andrew) Sievert, Matthew (Alexa) Dinneen; Ryan Rhodes, Erica (Tyler) Turner; Brandon Dinneen, Amanda (Dan) Votipka, Jack Dinneen; Lizzie Dinneen, Tony (Shanda) Dinneen, Luke Dinneen; Colton (Sydney) Dinneen, and Addy Dinneen; 10 great-grandchildren, Annelise Dinneen; Liam, Aubrey, Myles and Kenzie Sievert; Rhett, Callie, Drake and Beck Turner; Josephina Votipka; and siblings, John (Cindy) McCabe, Jim (Linda) McCabe, and Jane (Dan) Drake. A Mass of Christian Burial for Judy was held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Exeter, Nebraska. Father Brendan Kelly presided over the Mass. Agnes Anderson was the organist and Karen Filipi was the cantor. The hymns included “Here I Am Lord,” “Be Not Afraid,” “How Great Thou Art,” “Whatsoever You Do,” and “Amazing Grace.” Pallbearers included John R. Dinneen, Ryan Rhodes, Brandon Dinneen, Tony Dinneen, Matthew Dinneen, Jack Dinneen, Colton Dinneen, and Luke Dinneen. A Graveside Service was held in the Exeter Cemetery. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the Exeter Cemetery or Mourning Hope Grief Services.

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Judith M. "Judy" Dinneen

November 11, 1939 - March 8, 2025