Cindy L. Niemack Brown

Cindy Lynn (Niemack) Brown, 64, of Kearney, joined her parents in heaven on Saturday, December 20th, 2025. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2025 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney with Pastor John Rasmussen officiating. A reception will follow at the church. Cindy Lynn (Niemack) Brown was born on January 23, 1961, to Marvin and Gail (Baker) Niemack in Shelton, NE. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Shelton, NE. Cindy graduated from Shelton Public Schools in 1979. She attended and graduated from UNK in 1983 with a Bachelor’s degree and a Masters of Social Work from UNO in 1985. Cindy met her Husband, Geoffrey Brown, while in college in 1983. They were married on March 1st, 1986. The couple made their home in Grand Island and Kearney, NE where they spent 40 years of their lives raising their family. Cindy spent most of her working career deeply devoted to Veteran Affairs - focused on mental health and women veteran programs. Upon retirement, she devoted her attention to spending time with her beloved grandchildren and making cherished memories with them. Cindy leaves behind a legacy defined by devotion to family and joyful traditions. Cindy’s life was rooted in love—expressed through time, attention, laughter, and the countless ways she made the people around her feel deeply known and cared for. Family gatherings were Cindy’s greatest joy, especially at Christmas. The holiday wasn’t just a date on the calendar—it was an event, an experience, and a labor of love. Cindy went all out every year, creating games and traditions that filled her home with excitement and laughter. Cindy also had a special talent that anyone who knew her well will smile remembering: she loved to talk on the phone. Phone conversations were one of her love languages—check-ins that often lasted longer than planned and ended with laughter, reassurance, or a perfectly timed comment that only Cindy could deliver. Those left to cherish her memory are her spouse: Geoffrey Brown of Kearney, NE; Siblings: Greg (Jan) Niemack of Loveland, CO, William (Becky) Niemack of Omaha, NE, Tricia (Regan) Wilcox of St. Joseph, MO; Children: Alex Brown of Kansas City, MO, Melissa (Zachary) Lundeen of Omaha, NE, Michael (Rachel) Brown of Ft. Collins, CO, Patrick Brown of Los Angeles; Nieces/Nephews: CA, Andrew Niemack of Loveland, CO, Courtney (Ryan) Manning of Loveland, CO, Keira and Carina Niemack of Omaha, NE, Mallorie, Madden, and MacKoy Wilcox of St. Joseph, MO; And above all her cherished grandchildren: Brecken and Wyatt Lundeen of Omaha, NE, and Oliver Brown of Fort Collins, CO; other family members include beloved cousins, colleagues and dear friends. Cindy was preceded in death by her parents; and sister Carol. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs State of Nebraska - Facility NWIHCS - Omaha Division (636). Online condolences may be directed to www.www.osrfh.com/. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Cindy L. Niemack Brown

January 23, 1961 - December 20, 2025