Dawn Mary Holdorf age 60 of Manley, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Nebraska.  She was born on January 24, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to Charles. L. and Regina M. (Savage) Haggerty.

She moved from Chicago to Omaha during her teenage years and after graduating from High School, she pursued a career in cosmetology.  On October 19, 1984, she was united in marriage to Kevin A. Holdorf at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska and together they raised four children, Zach, Alicia, Tyler, and Devin. 

Her career in cosmetology led her to a love of teaching at a both Vatterott College and EQ School of Hair Design, where she was affectionately known as “Mrs. H” to her students.  Mrs H. enjoyed sharing her knowledge and skills, as well as caring for her students.  Her years of teaching and her students were a great source of pride for her. She later worked for the US Postal Service throughout Cass County and enjoyed socializing and building friendships. Dawn had a passion and love for quilting, which fueled her dream to open her own quilting shop. In 2020,  she opened “Around the Spool Quilting Company” in Louisville, Nebraska. She welcomed everyone who walked through the door with her bright smile, and helped them make something beautiful together. 

Dawn was a kind, caring person who had a heartfelt way of helping people.  Her witty sense of humor always found ways to make people laugh.  She spent her time making baby quilts to share with family and friends, knitting, watching British TV shows and had a love for ice cream.  Her greatest gift in life was the time she was able to spend with her children and grandchildren, who referred to her as “Nana.”

Dawn is survived by her husband, Kevin Holdorf of Manley, NE, children, Zachary (Katrina) Holdorf of Jackson, MI, Alicia (Shawn) Wagner of Maidson, NE, Tyler (Jamie) Holdorf of Springfield, NE and Devin (Thien) Dinh of LaVista, NE, grandchildren, Jack Holdorf, Avery Holdorf, James Wagner, Mackenzie Holdorf, Brooks Wagner and Rocco Dinh, brother Terry (Peggy) Haggerty of Omaha, NE, sisters, JoAnn Strong of Omaha, NE, Maureen (Todd) Haggerty-Joeger of Beaver Lake, NE, Lauren (Robert) Harry of Lyons, IL and father-in-law Arthur Holdorf of Omaha, NE.  She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Grandma Mickey, and mother-in-law Sonja Holdorf.

Funeral Services were  held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Louisville, Nebraska with Rev. Jon Sollberger officiating.

Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.

Arrangements by Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home, Louisville, NE  402-234-3985