Sept. 4, 1936 - May 19, 2025
Norene Holmstedt, 88, of Genoa, died Monday, May 19, 2025, at Genoa Community Hospital Long Term Care.
No services are planned at this time. Norene Marie Holmstedt was born on Sept. 4, 1936, in Edgar, to Len and Viola (Brown) Smith. She graduated from Genoa High School. Norene was united in marriage to William Holmstedt on Feb. 19, 1958, in Central City. Norene worked on the farm alongside Bill for many years. She greatly enjoyed reading.
Norene is survived by her daughter, Gena (Mark) Nissen; son, Edwin “Sam” Holmstedt; grandchildren, Billi (Adam) Brodecky, Adam (Courtney) Coble, Danielle (Parker) Jones, Ryan (Kylee) Hudiburgh, Jennifer (Jesse) Baney, Seth Holmstedt, Anna (Mike) Roy, Schanell (Diego) Saucedo and Sierra Holmstedt; 11 greatgrandchildren; and sister, Shirley (Don) Ljunggren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Len and Viola Smith; husband, William Holmstedt; son, Tracy Holmstedt; grandson, Shawn Coble; sister, Bertha (Lloyd) Ljunggren; and brothers, Claire (Sheryle) Smith,Melvin (Fern) Smith, Irvin Smith, Ivan (Norma) Smith, & Orville Smith.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gasshaney.com.