Anne Vieregg Mehring, 69, of Grand Island, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013. A Celebration of Life for Anne will be announced and scheduled to be held in Grand Island at a later date. Memorial gifts may go to the Stuhr Museum, Crane Trust, Inc., or a charity of your choice.

Anne is the descendant of a pioneer Grand Island family that has its roots in northern Germany. Anne was born June 9, 1943, to James and Virginia Vieregg. She is survived by her daughter Cindy Burke and son Geoffrey Scott Johnson, granddaughters Emma Burke, Shea and Jean Anne Johnson, her brothers Jim, Bill and John Vieregg and her sister Gretchen Olenberger. She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel Mehring.

Anne resided most of her life in Grand Island and graduated from Grand Island High School in 1961. While growing up in Grand Island, Anne was an active member of the Saddle Club and became an accomplished equestrian, winning many competitive events. She was also an active member of Grand Island's Friday Book Club and past member of PEO.  Anne always enjoyed seeing her friends at the Coney Island Lunch Room and Dreisbachs.  Within the Vieregg family, Anne will be remembered for her devotion and care of her mother, Virginia during the last part of Virginia's life. She also had many close and longtime friends in Nebraska, Colorado and Arizona. Anne will be missed greatly by her family and friends.


A Celebration of Life for Anne will be announced and scheduled to be held in Grand Island at a later date. Memorial gifts may go to the Stuhr Museum, Crane Trust, Inc., or a charity of your choice.