With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Maryalice Sheets, a loving and faithful woman who left this world peacefully on March 6, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on June 25, 1937, in Beaver City, Nebraska, Maryalice was the beloved daughter of Charles and Dorothy Quig. Her life was a living example of one of her favorite Bible quotes, “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13).
Maryalice was a compassionate and supportive beacon of love to all who had the privilege to know her. Residing in Lincoln, Nebraska, she dedicated many years as a teacher in the Lincoln Public Schools before retiring in 1999. But her true passion was her family, whom she cherished deeply. She was an unwavering source of strength and courage, a pillar for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
A devout member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church since 1966, Maryalice found solace and joy
in her faith. She loved singing in the church choir, echoing the words of her favorite hymn, “Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changeset not, Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou has been, Thou forever will be.” Her unwavering Christian faith was a testament to her character and the love she spread around her.
Maryalice is survived by her loving husband, Marlin “Keith” Sheets; her children, Jim (Brenda) Sheets, Marla (Terry) Kurtenbach, and Bill (Kim) Sheets; her 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dorothy Quig, and her brother, Charles Quig Jr.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with family present from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Rudge Chapel at Wyuka Funeral Home & Cemetery, 3600 O Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. The funeral service will follow the next day, Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1621 Superior St, Lincoln. Memorials may be directed to the family for further designation.
Maryalice’s legacy of love, faith, and kindness will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched. She continues to inspire us with the melody of her life, now part of the heavenly chorus. We invite you to share your memories and upload photos of Maryalice to the memorial page to celebrate her beautiful and impactful life.
Love you so much grandma, rest in peace ❤️
Keith and Maryalice were stalwarts at St. Luke UMC when I was privilege to serve as their pastor. That lovel and support didn’t end when we retired from the ministry and moved to Liberty, MO. I am thankful to know, and have known, this wonderful couple.
Heaven has definitely gained another Angel. Such a special person. Much more than just a friend 🧡
You never said goodbye
And only God knows why.
In life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still.
It broke my heart to lose you
But you didn’t go alone.
A part of me went with you
The day God took you home.
Rest in peace grandmom. I am honored to have met you and gotten to know you during my exchange year as part of the Kurtenbach family.
Sending all my love from Finland.
A wonderful woman, mentor and friend. She will be missed deeply.
Prayers and love to all the family.
MaryAlice was a precious good friend for many many years to my husband and I . 1967 we met her at a community event riding on a city bus and she invited us to join her and her husband at their church , so that is how we got to be friends with her at Saint Luke United Methodist Church and there we spent many years raising our children together at children and youth events. We will miss her dearly, but we thank God for her and her family’s friendship for so many years.
Goodbye to a wonderful friend and neighbor. We shared so many good times together. Visiting, playing cards, and watching Nebraska sports together. We will miss her so much. She was an example of Faith and love to us all.
Dan and I met Mary Alice on a city bus when Dan and Mary Alice atwere attending class at the University of Nebraska and she invited us to come to St Luke that was in 1967 so we have been friends ever since then raising our children and celebrating every holiday and with them and the church until now Mary Alice was a great friend we will miss her but we thank God for the long time friendship we have had with she and her family God bless them all
Marla and Family
Was so sorry to hear about your mom! She was a very special lady to me, always so sweet and kind! I am sure she will be missed by her family and all people she has touched over the years!