Hastings resident Marilyn S. Peper, 72, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, Nebraska. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday December 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Hastings, Nebraska. Burial will be at a later date.

Marilyn Sue Jurgena was born June 4, 1953 to John and Gracia (Hayes) Jurgena in Hastings, NE. She graduated from Adams Central High School in 1971. She married Wayne Peper on January 30, 1987. Marilyn spent many years working for Great Plains Packaging.

Marilyn enjoyed crafting, working on family genealogy with her sister Linda, finding deals on the dollar auction and cheering on Husker volleyball. She always said "you can never have too much glitter".

Marilyn is survived by her four daughters; Jennifer (Robert) Wade of Wilber, NE, Jessica (James) Libra of Overton, NE, and twin daughters Lisa (Trevor) Spellman of Kearney, NE, and Laura (Luke) Schenk of Hastings, NE. 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Three sisters, Janice Bierman of Wyoming, Linda Bohlke of Hastings, NE, Carol (Laverne) Brittain of Juniata, NE, brother Mark (Donna) Jurgena of Nelson, NE, sister-in-law Linda Jurgena of Lincoln, NE, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wayne T. Peper, brother Stephen Jurgena, and three infant brothers.

In this time of grief, let us remember and celebrate Marilyn's life, a life filled with love, compassion, and enduring commitment to her family and friends. The family would like to keep this a celebration. Please wear purple, tie-dye, or Husker attire to honor Marilyn. In lieu of flowers a memorial may be given to the family to designate at a later date.