Mary Ann Wiegand

Mary Ann Wiegand, age 80, of Chappell, NE, passed away at the Sedgwick County Hospital on Monday, February 23, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. with a Rosary being held prior to the Mass at 9:30 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chappell, NE with Father Bryan Ernest and Deacon Dixon Powers officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. 

Friends may view from 9:00 A.M. until Mass at the church and can leave condolences for the family at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel.

You may view MaryAnn’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com.

Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of MaryAnn’s care and funeral arrangements.    

Mary Ann was born on December 11, 1945, in Sidney, NE, to Louis “Louie” and Anna (Michaels) Van Raay. She graduated from Potter High School in 1964 and continued to help on the family farm following graduation. In 1967, she met her husband, Milt Wiegand, and they were united in marriage on February 24, 1968. Together, they built a life centered on faith, family, and community. They welcomed their son, Michael in 1976.

She had a servant’s heart and devoted much of her time to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church decorating, cleaning, preparing meals, and teaching catechism. Her faith was the foundation of her life. She cherished time spent with friends, sharing laughter that often-brought tears. She loved cooking, gathering with family, and spending time at the lake. She treasured her time with her granddaughter, Chloe, who brought her immense joy.

Mary Ann is survived by her loving husband, Milt of Chappell, NE; her son, Michael, and daughter-in-law, Chrissy, of Papillion, NE; her granddaughter, Chloe of Lincoln, NE; her sister, Liz (Van Raay) Whitman of Cheyenne, WY; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louie and Anna; and her brothers; Francis, John, and Louie “Pete”.