Ann M. Kasselder

Ericson — Ann Marie Kasselder, 84, of Ericson, formerly of Bartlett, died Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society in Albion surrounded by her family.

Visitation was held Monday, April 6, 2026 at Levander Funeral Home in Albion.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the funeral home in Albion. Jim Wakefield officiated.

A private family graveside service was held at Pibel Pleasant Hill Cemetery in rural Ericson.

Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.

Ann was born on Nov. 21, 1941, in Bartlett, to Everett and Helen (Sturek) Rosso. She was baptized at St. Theresa's Catholic Church and grew up in the Bartlett area. Determined to keep up with her older siblings, Ann started school at just four years old because they simply couldn't keep her home. That same drive carried her through her education at Wheeler Central High School, where she was voted Homecoming Queen and graduated in 1958 at the age of 16.

On Feb. 7, 1959, Ann was united in marriage to Kenneth R. Kasselder at St. Theresa's Church in Ericson. The couple lived on the river road south of Ericson for five years before moving to the home place where she spent the rest of her life surrounded by family, community and the life she loved.

Ann was a devoted farm wife and after raising her children, started Kasselder Insurance which she owned and operated for many years. She was hardworking and took great pride in everything she did. 

She was a member of the Ericson United Methodist Church, as well as the Garden Club, Methodist Women's Club and TOPS. She was instrumental is starting the 4th of July dinner in Ericson, hosted by the United Methodist Church.

She truly loved the simple things in life. Working in her yard and spending time with her grandchildren. Her family meant everything to her, and she created a home full of love, tradition and strong values.

Ann leaves behind three children Kevin (Kelly) Kasselder of Burwell, Brad (Diane) Kasselder of Ericson and Peggy (Ray) Payne of Elgin; 11 grandchildren Drew (Melissa) Kasselder of Ewing, Damon (Kelsie) Kasselder of Grand Island, Jake (Shelby) Kasselder of Ericson, Kortney (Kaden) Huxoll of Cambridge, Shelby (Alec) Galvan of Burwell, Libby (Aaron) Todd of Grand Island, Megan (Cory) Cadek of Scotia, Kal Kasselder of San Antonio, Texas, Klay (Caitlin) Kasselder of Ord, Kix (Cari) Payne of Placerville, CA,  and Nickol (Miles) Eggleston of Elgin; 20 great-grandchildren; one sister Yvonne Field of Papillion; two sisters-in-law LaVonne Rosso of Grand Island and Hon Kasselder of Mitchell, SD; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ken Kasselder; three siblings Dwight (Evelyn) Rosso, Bev (Bill) Kennedy and Bob Rosso; and one brother-in-law Ronnie Field.