

August 7, 1934 - May 23, 2026
AnnaMarie is proceeded in death by: parents Hibert and Esther Edell; husbands: Rev. Derald Rice , Rolland Hill; life partner George Gainsford; son Bart Rice; daughter Molly Rice; great grandson Grady Chastain.
She is survived by: daughter Robin Siragusa (Guy Rudloff); granddaughters: Michelle Chastain (Sean), Maggie Schmidt;
grandsons: TJ Schmidt, Lucas Schmidt (Gina); great grandchildren: MacKenzie Chastain(Ben Gibreal), Natasha Schmidt, Natalia Schmidt, Falcon Dennison, Torben Gunderson; sister Judy Makowski; brother Hibert Edell; nephews: Greg Makowski, Jeff Edell; nieces: Pam Makowski Thayer(Scott), Jennifer Edell Rasmussen(Toby); great nieces and great nephews; cousins and many friends at Remington Heights and the Suncrest Hospice team.
Anna Marie loved her family and friends. As a pastors wife AnnaMarie moved to different places: St. Francis, Kansas, Everest, Kansas, Omaha, Nebraska, and Evergreen, Colorado. She helped in the churches and her communities.
Moving back to Omaha three years ago brought her happiness and joy. She had many surprise moments and outings with Robin and Guy. The one moment she cherished was Robin’s surprise engagement to Guy Rudloff.
Her activities included bingo, pokeno, fast track, and chair volleyball. Table 11 became her family at Remington. She always welcomed new residents .
AnnaMarie had many sorrows in her life .Through all of them, she never lost her faith. She attended Sunday services at Remington and had many visits with the hospice chaplain.
AnnaMarie’s favorite color was purple. Should you be so inclined, wear something purple to the service.
Services: 1:00 PM Saturday June 27, 2026 at
St Timothy’s Lutheran Church - 510 N 93rd St. Omaha, NE.
Fellowship immediately after the service.
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