Dolores Ella Pozehl was born June 27, 1933, to Charles and Ida (Kaeding) Heinike in Thayer.
She attended York High School for three years, then attended Thayer High School for her senior year, graduating in 1951. On June 24, 1951, Dolores was united in marriage to Marlin Pozehl at St Paul Lutheran Church, Thayer. Dolores’ calling was to be a homemaker for her husband and children. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bridge, crafting, and attending church services and events.
Dolores enjoyed volunteering at her church and in her community. It was usually behind the scenes where she felt the most comfortable. Doing cradle roll at church for years, washing communion ware and helping with meals on wheels are examples of where she felt she could serve others. Dolores passed away Oct. 17, 2025, in Seward, at the age of 92.
She is survived by her husband, Marlin Pozehl of Seward; children, Allen (Bunny) Pozehl of Gretna, and Brenda (Don) Hain of Lincoln; grandchildren, Seth (Kendra) Hain, Derek (Emily) Hain, Kara (Anthony) Fine and Kimberly (Jordan) Rhodes; great-grandchildren, Xander Hain, Aliya Hain, Marlin (Leo) Hain, Connor Rhodes, Jackson Rhodes, Henry Fine, Lily Fine, Alfie Fine and Oliver Fine.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ida Heinike; her brother, Lyle Heinike; sisters, Verla Terrall, Betty Cartright and Elizabeth Heinike; and granddaughter, Lisa Marie Pozehl.
Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 24, from 5 – 7:30 at Volzke Funeral Home with a gathering of family and friends from 6 – 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at Staplehurst with private committal at the Seward Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested in care of the Pozehl family.
Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
