Naomi C. Schipman, 70, of Worms, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island.

Memorial services were held on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Worms.

Reverend Craig Niemeier officiated. Sandy Davis was the organist. Congregational hymns included “What a Friend We Have In Jesus,” and “I Know That My Redeemer Lives.” Honorary bearers included Jordan Jelinek and Kristi Merchant. Inurnment will follow in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Worms.

A visitation was held on April 25th at the church. Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Naomi was born on May 24, 1953 in San Diego, California, the daughter of Robert M. and Marcella M. (Riley) Carpenter. She graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in 1971. In June of 1971, she met Albert R. Schipman while he was serving in the United States Navy.

Naomi and Albert were united in marriage on May 14, 1972, at Winterhaven, California. In 1973, the couple moved to Worms, where they raised their two children, Jeff and Corrie.

Naomi studied nursing in college and worked in the medical field for twenty-two years as an ICU Monitor Tech at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island until her retirement.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Worms, where she was involved in church activities and groups. She also served a number of years for the Palmer EMTs.

Naomi enjoyed reading, camping, traveling, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Albert, of Worms; children and spouses, Jeff and Dawn Schipman of Omaha and Corrie and Kevin Pool of Grand Island; two grandchildren, Jordan Jelinek of Hampton and Kristi and Jared Merchant of Glendale, Arizona; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Peggy Mealing and Pamela Taylor; two brothers, Bruce Carpenter and David Carpenter; and her two beloved cats, Cuddles and Wuddles.

The Phonograph-Herald | May 1, 2024