Lesta Jean (Horinek) Jaggers

Lesta Jean (Horinek) Jaggers
Sept. 9, 1934 - Oct. 11, 2024
McCOOK, Neb. - Lesta Jean (Horinek) Jaggers was born on Sept. 9, 1934 in Gothenburg, Neb. to Lester and Irma (Milburn) Dinnel. At a young age, Lesta’s father married Dorothy Dack, who Lesta called mom. Lesta graduated from McCook High School and furthered her education at Colby, Kan. and at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan. She earned her Psychology Master’s Degree.
Lesta was united in marriage to LeRoy Horinek on Sept. 10, 1953. The couple made a home in Atwood, Kan. On June 2, 1979, Lesta married LeRoy Jaggers; they lived in Russell, Kan. where Lesta worked for the Kansas Public System. Lesta and “Jaggers” retied in McCook, Neb. Lesta was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed golf, playing cards, and researching genealogy. Lesta was happiest when spending time with her family.
Lesta passed away Friday morning, Oct. 11, 2024 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was 90 years of age.
Thank you for being a part of our lives. You will be missed every day and hour; we send all our love until we meet again. May you rest in peace; God Bless, and know when the sun shines, it shines just for you.
Lesta was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Jaggers and a daughter, Deborah Kompas.
Survivors include her children Doug (Deanna) Horinek, Dianne (Mike) Kugler, and David (Rose) Horinek; stepchildren, Debra (Barry) Park and Donna Davis; sister, Bev (Longnecker) Rhea; as well as her loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family of Lesta (Horinek) Jaggers would like to thank everyone who showed our family love and support. Your acts of kindness, thoughtful words, food, flowers, memorials, and all other actions touched our hearts. Your kindness is greatly appreciated and will always be remembered.
Visitation will be on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. A rosary will follow the visitation, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning, Oct. 18, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook with Father Bernard Kimminau celebrating. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery of McCook will follow services.
Memorials in Lesta’s name are suggested to the McCook Humane Society. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook is entrusted with arrangements.