Alene Kohl Lothrop, February 24, 1930 - August 2, 2019. Alene attended St. James School, Crete High School, Doane University and graduated from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1951. She married Franklin C Lothrop in 1952. As an Air Force wife, she worked in hospitals in Pennsylvania, Colorado, Texas and Mississippi. On return to Crete in 1957, she worked as a Surgical RN at the Crete Municipal Hospital for 47 years. Alene served as a Brownie and Cub Scout leader, was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Fort Nightly, Literary Guild, PEO, Hospital Foundation and Auxiliary. She lunched with high school classmates monthly. She loved yearly vacations in Mexico with family. She attended mega sports games, dance recitals, band concerts, operettas, and speech contests for the family. Sunday dinner, with family, was special to her. Alene was preceded in death by Frank her husband of 50 plus years, her parents: Anton F. & Ida Kohl. Siblings: Teresa (Alfred) Cochnar, Lorene (Keith) Marvin, Fredrick Kohl. She is survived by her children; Kathleen & Randall Kucera, Lincoln NE, Dr. Robert & Rhonda Lothrop, Glenwood IA, Dr. Gary & Denise Lothrop, Crete NE, and John & Tiffany Lothrop, Crete NE. Grandchildren; Ashley & Tyler Carson, Kristine Kucera & Ryan King, Lisa & Matt Stewart, Dr. John A. Lothrop III, Brian & Katie Lothrop, Matt & Ann Lothrop , Alyssa Kucera & Joseph Stivrins, Tyler Lothrop & Jill Stremme, Jenna & Vincent Koziol, Drs. Sarah & Eric Post, Jaedon Lothrop and Kailyn Lothrop. Great Grandchildren; Gemma Carson, Aubrey, McKenna & Rhett Stewart, Graham & Hannah Lothrop, Westley Stivrins, Hank Koziol and Elliott Post. Brother Leonard (Bud) Kohl and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Monday, August 5 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 515 E 14th St. Crete. Rosary 5 p.m. and Visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday, August 4 at Kuncl Funeral Home, 131 W 12th St. Crete. Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete is handling arrangements.