Edna M. Shull

Edna M. Shull, 97, of Central City, died on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Central City, with Rev. Thomas Lucas officiating. Visitation will be held at the church, on Thursday, July 7th from 5-7 p.m. Interment will be held at the Central City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later time. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com. Edna Mae was born on May 18, 1925 to William and Anna (Otto) Blauhorn in her parents’ home near Palmer, Nebraska. Edna grew up in the Palmer and Archer areas. She attended District 58, and graduated from Archer High School in 1943. Following her high school graduation, she attended Summer School at Nebraska Christian College. She then taught school for 3 years at Districts 45 and 24. Thomas Wayne Shull and Edna Mae Blauhorn were united in marriage on April 6, 1947 at the Archer EUB Church. The couple farmed north of Central City in the Fairview area. They then purchased a home southwest of Archer in 1956, where they would remain until 1976, when they moved to Central City. Edna was a member of the EUB and United Methodist Church. She was very involved in her church, serving as the South Central District Secretary of the United Methodist Women for 4 years, as well as being a longtime member of the United Methodist Women. She was also a faithful church choir member as well as the church organist. She loved her music, and aside from being in the church choir, she also sang with many small groups as well as the Lone Tree Singers. Edna enjoyed photography, going on tours, being outdoors, and her daily walks. She was also a member of the Merrick County Home Extension Clubs and Council, Merrick County Church Women United, Merrick Arts Council, Merrick County American Cancer Society, and Litzenberg Hospital Auxiliary and Thrift Shop. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter; Glenna and Terry Trosper, her three grandchildren- Christopher, Matthew (Maria), and Amanda; seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; Thomas, one son; Roger Wayne, three sisters- Mildred Scarborough, Dorothy Scharvin, and Ina Jean Giles; three brothers –Ervin, Elmer and Orville Blauhorn.

Edna M. Shull

May 18, 1925 - July 2, 2022