Laura M. Clang, 88, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 surrounded by her family at home.  She was born on August 8, 1933 in Broken Bow, NE to John M. Murry and Sylvia F. (Vistrip) Murry Burnett.

Laura grew up in Broken Bow and graduated from Broken Bow High School. At a young age she was Baptized and saved at Broken Bow. She worked at B&D factory for 8 years. She married Fred A. Clang, Jr. on October 27, 1951 in Broken Bow.  While living in Broken Bow she worked as a nurse at the Broken Bow hospital until she and her husband moved to North Platte in 1968.  She worked as a secretary for Johansen Real Estate, and later for Norval Books in the Credit Bureau.  She retired after 17 years as a secretary with the State of NE in the VOLC-Rehab Dept.  Laura volunteered her time as a secretary for the Assembly of God Church in North Platte for many years.  She organized the Heartland Quilt Guild, and served as the 1 ^st President.  She volunteered over 600 hours, knitting 2000 NE hats, and sets of hats, booties and blankets for babies born in the local Great Plains hospital.  She enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting, and sewing.  She enjoyed making clothing and quilts for her grandchildren, cooking, and spending time with her family.

She was predeceased by her parents, John and Sylvia Murry; daughter, Marjorie McConnell; son, Gary Clang, Sr., grandson, Eric Small; great-grandson, Michael Turner; brother, Frank Murry; and sister, Sharon Vincent.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Fred; daughters, Shirley Wahlgren of Hastings, Debbie (Jim) Moody of Red Cloud, Shaney Clang and fiancée Brenda Artz of North Platte; 15 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 1 great-greatgrandchild; son-in-law, Anibon Banerjee of Aurora, CO; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2022 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Don Schauda officiating.  Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 6th from 1 to 7 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5 – 7 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, who has been entrusted with the arrangements.  The family suggests donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the Heartland Quilt Guild.