Roberta M.

Horstman

Grand Island — Roberta M. Horstman, 83, of Grand Island, formerly of Orchard, Chambers and Clearwater, died on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 in Grand Island. Roberta's wishes were to be cremated.

Memorial visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Ewing.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 at the church in Ewing. Pastor Kasey Summerer will officiate.

Burial will be at the Royal Cemetery in Royal.

Memorials may be made to the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Roberta's name.

Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad is in charge of the arrangements.

Roberta was born on April 20, 1942, in Orchard, to Emil and Genevieve (Storm) Klabenes. She graduated from Chambers High School with the class of 1960. 

Throughout her life, she was a dedicated mother, blessed with four children whom she cherished. While raising her family, she worked as a farm hand, finding joy in being outdoors and tending to the fields rather than being cooped up inside. Her work ethic carried her through various roles, including baker, cook and manager at the Clearwater bowling alley.

Later Roberta moved to Cozad, where she worked for Ed Geiger on his farm. Following this, she took on jobs at Valley Vending, Tenneco Automotive and Meadowlark Pointe, where she cooked in the kitchen until her retirement. 

After retiring, due to health issues, she moved to Heritage Assisted Living in Grand Island.

Roberta had a love for baking, gardening, landscaping and bowling which brought her much happiness. Additionally she enjoyed watching Nebraska Husker Football, proudly supporting her team.

Roberta will be remembered for her hardworking spirit and her love for the simple joys of life. Her legacy will live on through the memories she created with her family and friends.

Roberta is survived by her four children Ronald Gartner of Cozad, Sharon (Greg) Jones of Grand Island, Bill (Alisha Jensen) Gartner of Cozad and Lori Persson of West Point; eight grandchildren Tonya Wilcox, Mitch (Jenna) Jones, Emily (Alex) Boehler, Trevor (Grace Ottman) Jones, Tiffany (Kelsey) Shane, Charity (Dan) Murow, Colten (Kimberly Kelley) Bolling and Keaton (Paige Lierman) Persson; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; one brother Robert (Jeri) Klabenes of Oklahoma; and one sister Jeannette (Lonnie) Erikson of Cairo.

She was preceded in death by her parents Emil and Genevieve Klabenes. 

Online condolences may be left for the family at berrymanfuneralhome.com.