A Celebration of Life for Wilma Ollendick, age 79 of O'Neill, NE, will be at a later date. Wilma will be laid to rest at the O'Neill Cemetery at 1 pm on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Wilma passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Arbor Care Center in O'Neill. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association or the Holt County Animal Shelter. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary of O'Neill.

Wilma Lee was born on February 14, 1943 in O'Neill, NE to Frederick and Dorothy (Snowardt) Babutzke. She attended St. Mary's until 8th grade. Wilma married James Ollendick in September of 1957. They later divorced in 1973.Wilma was a bartender at the Elbow Room for many years as well as Galen's Bar. She enjoyed meeting new customers, young and old, and she especially liked the band nights as she loved to dance.

Wilma later worked as a caregiver for Region IV. She enjoyed the conversations, taking her clients for joy rides, and also taking them to church on Sundays.Wilma was a lover of all animals – especially cats. She took in many strays over the years and gave them love and a home. She also enjoyed garage/rummage sales. She never found a sale she didn't find a bargain.

Wilma leaves behind her children, Sherri Paul of Hastings, NE, Richard (Misty) Ollendick of Crofton, NE, and Kim Binkerd of Hastings, NE; 4 grandchildren, Jessica (Geramiah) Kerr, Jamie Lobato, Jade (Bryant) Essink, and Kenadi Utter all of Hastings, NE; 4 great grandchildren, Amiaha Kerr, Ainslee Kerr, Atley Kerr, and Laikynn Essink; and many other family and friends.

Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Dorothy Babutzke; son, James in July 2022; and brother, Fred (Cecilia) Babutzke.