Vonda L. Fishell, 79, of Axtell, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Christian Homes Care Community in Holdrege, with family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Axtell with Pastor Gale Dorn officiating. The service will be live streamed to the church's Facebook page. Interment will be held later that day at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Axtell. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Craig Funeral Home in Minden. In Lieu of flowers, memorials in Vonda's honor are kindly suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church in Axtell, the Axtell Volunteer Fire Department, or the Axtell Community Fund. Arrangements are under the care of Craig Funeral Home in Minden.

Vonda Lee Fishell was born of June 25, 1943 in Hildreth, Nebraska to Henry H. and Anna M. (Bucks) Stuhmer. She grew up in Hildreth and graduated with the class of 1960. Upon graduation the family moved to Axtell, Nebraska where she was employed by Farmers and Merchants Bank. On October 4, 1963, she was united in marriage to Darrell L. Fishell from Axtell, and to this union, two children were born: Kristi Lynn and Kevin Lee. The family made their home in Axtell.

Vonda was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was involved in Ruth Circle group, Lutheran Women, and Fun & Fellowship. A long-time member of Domesticated Debs extension club, FABA (For A Better Axtell), Common Thread Quilting group and served on the County Election Committee numerous years. She enjoyed her Friday coffee group, Birthday Club, and traveling with friends. For over 25 years, she and her sisters would venture out on a yearly trip which took them across the United States.

There were very few events she ever missed that involved her children or grandchildren. If you asked her grandkids two things that will always remind you of Grandma, it would be they could always find containers of homemade cookies in her deep freeze, and she made the best beef jerky. She was known for her baking/cooking skills and love of gardening. She and Darrell loved to take the family camping, boating, and fishing.

Those left to cherish her memory include daughter, Kristi Fisher of Thornton CO; son, Kevin and wife Kari Beth Fishell of Axtell; seven grandchildren, Brandt (Cierra), Blake, Bobbie (Daine), Jackie, August (fiancé Kierstyn), Austin (Emily) and Camille; 5 great-grandchildren, Rush, Hattie, Winnie, Brantley and Kyler; sister, Sandi (Steve) Slack of IL; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and close friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Darrell; father and mother-in-law, Leo and Edna Fishell; sister and brother-in-law, Deloris and Jack Crooks; nephews, Mark Crooks and Larry Heathers.

Tributes and memories can be shared with the family at www.craigfunerals.com .