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Gwen Faye Kaup was born July 27, 1957 at Pender, NE to Harry and Lola (Peterson) Persson. She attended Cuming Co. Rural School District #22 and graduated from West Point High School in 1975. On June 2, 1979, she was united in marriage to Jeff Kaup at St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Point. Gwen worked for various businesses in West Point and for the last 20 years has been employed at CharterWest National Bank.

 

Gwen was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, helping with the Cuming Co. Relay for Life, and was a member of the West Point Optimist Club. She loved spending time with her family, attending everyone’s activities, camping, and helping her family with fundraisers at Christmas time. Gwen could always be seen with a smile and her laughter filled the room.

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Nadine Hagedorn
June 26, 2023
June 26, 2023
Good morning Gwen.... eight years and hope you still feel the earthly love, we all still miss your earthly presence and know you watch over us. Kevin provided an opportunity to salute you yesterday with a Miller Lite for those present and the balance in prayer. Sending hugs to you and Mom. Sharing a couple of pictures for 2023. Hugs!
Kyle Persson
July 27, 2022
July 27, 2022
Happy Birthday Gwen! Miss ya a bunch. Have a great 65th up there with mom and everyone else, Love ya
Nadine Hagedorn
May 7, 2022
May 7, 2022
Just one of "those days" thinking of you Gwen --- lots of memories shared a few pictures and sending you some hugs and filling the corner of my heart that loves you! Have a Happy Mother's Day and give Mom a few hugs from me please.
Nadine Hagedorn
July 27, 2021
July 27, 2021
Happy Birthday Sis! Miller Lite held high - 64 years since my first baby sister hit the ground running and never stopped -- the staircase to Heaven was a glorious run! Hugs Gwen, until we meet again.
Nadine Hagedorn
June 27, 2021
June 27, 2021
Good morning Gwen! Thank you for the "visit" yesterday - yes the rain was falling and as you taught us "dance in the rain". Eric and Emily danced into their new lives as husband and wife. Am sure you were there with them, along with Mom, warming their hearts and sharing their love. Hope this isn't too early in the morning (ha ha) to share some love and feelings of missing you. Love always, Nadine
Kyle Persson
June 26, 2021
June 26, 2021
How time passes six years missing you just as much? Wishing you and mom were here today for this celebration of our nephew, I will tip back a Miller for you ! Love ya sis give mom a hug for me
Penny Persson
July 5, 2020
July 5, 2020
5 yrs on 6/26/20, I’m a little late but my life has been a mess. I think of you and mom every day. And it still hurts. I wish you could both be here, I miss our talks and your support with my choices I had made. You always had my back. It will never be the same and it definitely doesn’t get easier. Love you always and forever. Until we meet again!! Hug mom for me!!
Kyle Persson
June 26, 2020
June 26, 2020
5 years and still miss you just the same would love to talk to you and hug you once again till we meet again Love ya
Nadine Hagedorn
February 5, 2020
February 5, 2020
Good morning Gwen! You and Mom still celebrating Megan and Matt's engagement? Pop open a Miller Light and toast the couple? Just read their announcement --- their picture says it all --- they look soooo in love and happy. Know you will continue to watch over Megan and Dustin --- 2020 is quite the year for your family. Will keep them in my earthly prayers and you will take care of the rest. Love and hugs always!
Nadine Hagedorn
July 28, 2019
July 28, 2019
Happy Birthday Gwen - it would have been 62 years and early retirement! But you are where it is best --- thank you for the beautiful sunrise! Hugs to you and Mom
Kyle Persson
July 27, 2019
July 27, 2019
Happy Birthday sis miss ya and Love ya ! Give mom a hug for me
Kyle Persson
June 26, 2019
June 26, 2019
Another year has passed but not one day you haven’t been forgotten Love ya Gwen
Megan Kaup
December 23, 2018
December 23, 2018
Another Christmas without you and it just isn't the same....miss you so much! To being together again some day
Kyle Persson
December 23, 2018
December 23, 2018
Merry Christmas Sis miss you lots. Give mom a hug ! Lov ya
Nadine Hagedorn
July 27, 2018
July 27, 2018
Happy 61st Heavenly Birthday Gwen! Love never ends! Raise a Miller and cheers to you!
Penny Persson
July 27, 2017
July 27, 2017
Happy birthday Gwen. We love you and miss you so much!!!
Kevin Persson
July 27, 2017
July 27, 2017
Happy Birthday! Have a heavenly one! Love and miss you!❤️
Nadine Hagedorn
July 27, 2017
July 27, 2017
Happy 60th Heavenly Birthday Gwen! Wishing you a Heavenly Celebration! Wish you were here if only one more day! Oh the places we were going to go and things we were going to see once we were both over 60! Love you!
Megan Kaup
June 26, 2017
June 26, 2017
Those people who say it gets easier with time obviously never lost someone as amazing as you! Two years later I still miss you like crazy!!
Nadine Hagedorn
June 26, 2017
June 26, 2017
In comparing to Eternity two years is but a blink in time....and every time I blink I think of you. Comfort continues in knowing you are in your Heavenly Home..........
Nadine Hagedorn
February 19, 2017
February 19, 2017
Sharing some pictures Gwen from 12 years ago....some special moments ... that continue on in treasured memories. Visit with Mom and she what she remembers of that misty Saturday with fog that night when we moved them in - February 19, 2005 going down Main Street on a flat trailer and holding appliances :)  Know you can't share the discussion but enjoy it. Love always.
Kyle Persson
August 30, 2016
August 30, 2016
Well it's just a little over a week away from Janessa's wedding and I really wish you were here. There isn't a day I don't think about you and I pray that I will see you again your in my heart and I love ya . Tell mom I miss her just the same and both are deep in my heart won't forget you two on ness and phils special day . Love ya
Penny Persson
July 27, 2016
July 27, 2016
Happy birthday Gwen, I think about you and mom everyday. Sometimes I think it's all a bad dream and then it hits me. It sucks but I know you are no longer in pain. Have a wonderful birthday, hugs to you both. We love you and miss you two so much!
Kevin Persson
July 27, 2016
July 27, 2016
Happy Birthday to my second mom! Love you and miss you very much!
Nadine Hagedorn
July 27, 2016
July 27, 2016
Good Morning Gwen! Wishing you a Heavenly Happy Birthday! Love and sooo miss you! See you soon. Celebrate with Mom - have her make you an angelfood cake!
Nadine Hagedorn
July 2, 2016
July 2, 2016
Thank you for the rain - - - it was time to walk with you in the rain, to share a year's worth of love and memories, to dance, to sing "Just 5 More Minutes", to cry because just what was needed was one more hug, one more laugh,but to know that you are at peace - your wings spread wide. With Mom, pain free and watching over us. Love goes on and for now so does the hurt of missing you both. Maybe the rain is your tears of peace to let us all know you are with us. Lovin' ya!
Ilene Evert
June 27, 2016
June 27, 2016
I miss you! I know you are at peace but you took a big piece of my heart with you!  Give mom a hug! Love you!
Penny Persson Grovijohn
June 26, 2016
June 26, 2016
Well today has been a year since your passing. You and mom are missed so much. I think of you two all the time and we wish we could see you two again. It's really hard they say it gets easier but for me it hasn't. But knowing your at peace and not suffering helps. I love you so so much!!!
Megan Kaup
June 26, 2016
June 26, 2016
I can't believe it has been a year! I honestly never thought I would make it thru, but thank goodness I got your strength. Some say the first year is the hardest and others say it gets harder. I really hope the first people are right.
The selfish part of me wants you back here so badly, but the selfless love you taught me knows you are at peace and not suffering anymore and for that I am grateful. I know they say she still sees you and knows what is going on and is there, but I want to be able to see you too and be there for you like we always were! You are my best friend!
Love you bunches!
Nadine Hagedorn
June 26, 2016
June 26, 2016
Good Morning Little Sis! Thank you for the visit - memories rushed as you let me "tidy your home". A whole year .... the millions of times family, friends and co-workers have thought about you, missed you, continue to love you. We walked together this morning and watched the sunrise as we have many, many times. Thank you for watching over us - we can still all love and we all can still be PIAs. Send some butterflies, a rainbow or two, the whispering in the breeze we are all still with you! Love, love, love and miss you!
Nadine Hagedorn
May 8, 2016
May 8, 2016
In the early morning light
At your eternal place I sat
Your image in my site
My heart racing, the tears flowing
Brushing away the daily dust
The Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Aunt, Grandma ribbons
Then being straighten
A Butterfly, A little light were placed
To provide some evening shine
Saying I love you and
Happy Mother's Day!
Nadine Hagedorn
May 1, 2016
May 1, 2016
Gwen, thanks for the visit today. The rainbow roses from your family are still beautiful --- they are loving this rain. Til next time, Nadine
Nadine Hagedorn
April 30, 2016
April 30, 2016
You are now laid to rest
For eternity
A place to visit
Oh selfish me
For in my heart
You will always be.
Nadine Hagedorn
April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016
Good morning Gwen! 10 months .... time moves on .... send my love every day. Thank you for watching over us as we know you are there. Love you eternally!
Nadine Hagedorn
March 26, 2016
March 26, 2016
Happy Easter Eve Gwen! Thinking of you - saw you in the sunrise yesterday morning! Thank you for continuing to watch over all of us. Assume it is a busy Heavenly time preparing for the most important day for mankind - the rising of Jesus who saved us all. Say Hi to Mom and have fun hiding Easter Eggs for the Heavenly Children --- have your Easter Bunny outfit? Love you through eternity!
Megan Kaup
February 28, 2016
February 28, 2016
There are so many things I want to call and tell you!! It is so hard without you here for all of the exciting things going on. I wish I could see your smile and hear the excitement in your voice. Love you bunches!
Nadine Hagedorn
February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016
Eight months of revisiting past times through pictures, videos, and places shared, thinking of you multiple times per day --- seeing in the sunrise, in the birds, in the flowers, the twinkling snow, the sunset --- whispering back when I wonder "What would Gwen say?" Lovin' you!
Nadine Hagedorn
January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016
Thank you Gwen and Mom - I know both you took the wheel today and helped through the situation. Was praying as I was traveling and you were there at the right moment. Seven months, but still share the praying done every day. Love you and thank you.
Nadine Hagedorn
November 26, 2015
November 26, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving Gwen! So thankful to have you as a sister --- this morning already have come across some items involving you and Mom that caused visits to memory lane. Give Mom a hug and ask for you both to watch over family today if they decide to travel. Five months.....
Nadine Hagedorn
October 26, 2015
October 26, 2015
Good Morning Gwen! Four months....time moves forward...think of you zillions of times each day. Give Mom a hug. Love ya!
Nadine Hagedorn
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
Gwen, how was the first day with Mom? Getting her acquainted with Heaven and her wings? Thank you for a beautiful sunrise. Love.
Nadine Hagedorn
September 26, 2015
September 26, 2015
Three months ago today Jesus took you home - question: Does Jesus like Miller Light? Love you to the moon and back and even more!
Nadine Hagedorn
September 21, 2015
September 21, 2015
Butterflies, sunrise and sunsets have taken on an additional meaning - all share your unconditional love and laughter. Millions of butterflies hear us say - "Hello Gwen!" "Love you Gwen".
N Sam
September 14, 2015
September 14, 2015
Dear Family of Gwen,

I'm sorry that you are experiencing the mourning of losing a love one. Many if not all of us has experienced this, but I would like to share a brief scripture that will may just bring you comfort.

(Revelation 21:4) And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”


Thanks for reading.

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Nadine Hagedorn
June 26, 2023
June 26, 2023
Good morning Gwen.... eight years and hope you still feel the earthly love, we all still miss your earthly presence and know you watch over us. Kevin provided an opportunity to salute you yesterday with a Miller Lite for those present and the balance in prayer. Sending hugs to you and Mom. Sharing a couple of pictures for 2023. Hugs!
Kyle Persson
July 27, 2022
July 27, 2022
Happy Birthday Gwen! Miss ya a bunch. Have a great 65th up there with mom and everyone else, Love ya
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Sending a Miller Lite salute from all of us - whether present in this picture or individual homes.
Went to the memorial spot on our deck and read the wording on the bench from Megan and Dustin.
Sharing the joy with little girls and little boys ....
Gwen Deb Whitney and Shellie hosted by Nadine at a Relay event
Gwen "the Flower Child" May 30 2014
Gwen in the bunker playing war with Riley
May Days at the lake with Allie and Riley
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Happy 66th Earthly Birthday Gwen!

July 27, 2023
by Nadine Hagedorn
Wishing you a beautiful day with our Heavenly Family! Today would have been your double 6 day!  Miss you, love you, eat Angel Food Cake today! :) 

Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2022
by Nadine Hagedorn
Thinking of you and Mom this morning.... Merry Christmas! Celebrate with Jesus and the Angels.  Love always, Nadine

Seven Years to Forever

June 26, 2022
by Nadine Hagedorn
Good morning Sis! Seven years have passed and every single day "we talk".  Heart is always with you and Mom.  You have gained another Persson Family Heavenly citizen -- Denise.  Am sure you have found her and are remembering the days at Grandpa and Grandma Persson's or just some cousin time.  Your children and grandchildren still make you proud!  Sending hugs this heavenly anniversary - hug Mom and know we always love you!
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