Funeral Services for Linda LouAnn Drobny, age 55, of O'Neill, NE will be 10:30 AM Thursday, June 8, 2017, at the Word of Life Christian Center in O'Neill, NE.

Burial will follow in the Dorsey Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 7, 2017, from 5-8 PM with a 7 PM Prayer Service at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Memorials may be given to the family for future designation.

Linda LouAnn Drobny passed away at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 after a long and brave 13 year battle with cancer.

Linda LouAnn Martin was born June 5 ^th , 1961 in Gregory, South Dakota to Henry and Reba (Goodman) Martin.  She was raised on a farm outside of Naper, Nebraska.  Linda moved to O'Neill in 1975 with her mother and younger sister after her father passed away.  She graduated with the class of 1979 from O'Neill Public High School.

On October 10 ^th , 1981, Linda married Mark Drobny at the Assembly of God Church in O'Neill, Nebraska.  The couple made their first home near rural Dorsey, Nebraska.  They later moved to O'Neill in 1985.  To this family, three children were born: Melissa Kay, Melanie Ann and Michael Lee.

Linda was known to many as a hard worker with an infectious smile.  She opened her home to many young children as a home daycare provider for many years.  She then worked as a clerk at various stores in O'Neill for several years.

Linda enjoyed many things in her spare time; from tending to her flowers, planning camping trips, visiting the zoo, watching the races, going fishing and going on motorcycle rides with Mark.  Linda loved to play cards, she always cooked and baked plenty for her famous card parties.  She always made sure there wasn't going to be anyone left hungry when preparing food anytime family or friends were coming over.  Most recently she loved to play Rummy and 'Shoot the Moon' in Pitch.

Most importantly she loved spending time with her grandchildren: Payton Michael, Mckinleigh Mae and Emerlie LouAnn.  Whether she was spoiling them with treats or surprises, snuggling,opening her arms wide for big hugs, ice cream trips, looking for garage sales, blowing kisses, teaching them to fish, playing cards, picking them up from school or singing Pat-A-Cake; her grandchildren will always know the love she feels for them.

Linda is survived by her husband of 35 years, Mark Drobny of O'Neill and her three children and three grandchildren; Melissa, Aaron, Payton and Mckinleigh Lotspeich of Columbus, Melanie, Jacob, and Emerlie Nincehelser of Columbus, and Michael Drobny of O'Neill; seven siblings, Lois Kay Martin of Atkinson, Henry (Julia) Martin of Tipton, IA, Kenny Martin of O'Neill, James Martin of Inman, Larry Martin of Inman, Betty Martin of O'Neill, and Marcine Osborn of Alameda, CA.  She is also survived by her mother-in-law as well as brother and sister in-laws; Margaret Drobny, Marlene (Larry) Moeller, Marlin (Julie) Drobny, Marlo (Pat) Drobny, Rita Drobny and Joe Yantzi.  She is also survived by numerous other family members and close friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Reba; father-in-law, Marvin Drobny; sister, Anita Waterman; brother-in-law Kenny Drobny and sister-in-law Mary Yantzi.