Eunice M. Peeks age 79 of Lincoln passed away on January 19, 2018. She was born on September 13, 1938 in Gering, Nebraska to Theodore H. and Helen B. (Howe) McCosh. She attended schools in Gering and was a member of the high school band. Eunice attended the University of Nebraska where she earned her bachelor's degree in piano performance. She was member of the Zeta Tau Alpha social sorority and the Sigma Alpha Iota music fraternity.
Eunice married John Hummel in 1960. They raised their two children Steven and Gretchen in Central City. She met Ed Peeks in 1990 and they were married on September 10, 1994 in Lincoln, where she resided until her death.
She was a member of PEO Chapter AI, and Sheridan Lutheran Church.
Eunice is survived by her husband Ed of Lincoln, sons, Steven (Lynn) Hummel of Brainard, Nebraska, Brian (Jeanine) Peeks of Lincoln, Eric (Michelle) Peeks of Astoria, NY, Jason (Sarah) Peeks of Marshall, WI, Aaron (Jennifer) PeeksMease of Harrisonburg, Virginia, daughter, Genelle (Mike) Parrish of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, sister, Joyce Levander of Central City, 15 grandchildren, sister-in-law, Ruth McCosh of Goodyear, AZ, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary (Elsie) Peeks of Arkansas, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Gretchen Hummel, brother, Don McCosh, brother-in-law, Richard Levander.
Celebration of Life Service: Friday, January 26, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Sheridan Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Music Program at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln Municipal Band in Eunice's name or Donor's Choice.
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January 24, 2018
Tricia Rosno
Steve and I send our sympathy Ed. Eunice was such a dear person. We so enjoyed your visits to our home. You took such good care of her! We are on our way to Cleveland to welcome our second granddaughter. We are blessed. Take care!
January 22, 2018
Suzy Campbell
I want to extend my sympathy. I also want to commend you, Ed, for being so attentive and caring for Eunice.
Warm regards, Suzy Campbell
January 20, 2018
Gerald & Phyllis Swanda
We were saddened to hear about Eunice's death. We will remember her as a thoughtful and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
January 19, 2018
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Jerry and Danielle Swanda
Eunice was a great lady, you will be missed.
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