Obits - Burt Co.

Born 7 Dec 1919 to Lewis & Violet (Moore) Dorn. Attended school in Burt Co., NE. 1939 grad. Tekamah HS. 4 Jul 1942: Married Lowell Thompson at Omaha, NE. They moved to Boston, MA soon after marriage. Lowell died in 1995. Mrs. Thompson, resident of Raynham, MA. She died 17 Nov 2005 near Boston, MA. Service was 21 Nov 2005, at Prophet Funeral Home, Bridgewater, MA. Survivors: 3 children, 8 gch., 8 g-gch.; 3 sisters & a brother. Predeceased by her husband; a sister, Margaret Hansen; 3 brothers - Bud, Bill and John.

Born 8 May 1932, Homer, NE. Parents: Gurney & Mable (Sorensen) Gentzler. Attended school at Creighton; Midland Lutheran College and UN. Korean Conflict: US Marine Corps. 1 Jun 1956: Married. Teacher/Coach. Resident of Tekamah, NE. Died 26 Dec 2005 at Omaha, NE. Service: Held Dec. 30 at the Tekamah-Herman High School. Survivors: his wife, a sister, 3 brothers. Predeceased by his parents; & an infant brother Clinton Gentzler.

Born 18 Apr 1939, Hamburg, Iowa. Parents: Richard L. & Mayme Loah (Risdon) Barnard. 1957 grad. of HS at Puyallup, WA. Attended of UW at Seattle, WA; 1963 grad. of Univ. of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA. 31 Dec 1963: Married at Fremont, NE. Worked for Mutual of Omaha. Resident of Tekamah., NE. Died Mon. 8 Jan 2006 at Omaha, NE. Service was Thurs., 12 Jan at the Herman Legion Hall. Burial: Herman Cemetery. Arrangements: Campbell-Aman Funeral Home. Survivors: wife, a daughter, 2 sons, 4 gch.; his mother, 2 sisters & a brother. Predeceased by his father. Memorials: Herman Community Church Building Fund.

Born 20 Mar 1925, Waterloo, NE. Parents: Charles & Anna (Austin) Richards. Her step-father was Clarence Brockway. 1943 grad. of Decatur HS. 1944: Married Paul Elliott. They farmed north of Tekamah, NE. She died Mon. 6 Feb 2006 at hospital in Omaha, NE. Service was Thurs., 8 Feb. First Baptist Church, Tekamah. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Arrangements: Hamel-Peck-Pelan Funeral Home. Survivors: 2 sons, 4 gch., 5 g-gch.; a sister, 3 brothers. Predeceased by her husband (1980); daughter & son-in-law - Beverly & Larry Dreeszen; granddaughter, Jennifer Elliott; sister, Darlene Rich. Memorials: the church or Tekamah Rescue Squad.

Born 28 Jul 1924 near Blair, NE. Parents: Albert & Anna (Andersen) Madsen. Family moved to farm near Herman. 1941 grad. of Blair HS. Attended Dana College. Teacher. 4 Jun 1947: Married George Bray at Arlington, NE. Resident of Lyons, NE. Died Fri. 24 Feb 2006 at hospital in Omaha, NE. Visitation: Tues., Hamel-Peck-Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah. Service: Wed., 1 Mar., First Presbyterian Church, Lyons. Burial: Blair Cemetery. Survivors: her husband, a daughter, 3 sons, 11 gch., 1 g-gch.; 2 sisters, 2 brothers. Predeceased by 3 sons - Rodney, Clark and Gary. Memorials: Lyons Library, Lyons Rescue Squad and Burt-Washington Co. Home Health Care.

Born 16 Feb 1929, Steyr, Austria. Parents: Franz & Zazilia Bledl. Immigrated when 16 yrs old to Canada. 13 Sep 1952: Married Frank LeRoy Hovendick at Ontario, Canada. They farmed near Tekamah. Following husband's death, she moved into town with 2 children. Worked in the school cafeteria. Died 16 Mar 2006 at Fremont, NE. Visitation: Tues., Hamel-Peck-Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah. Service: Wed., 22 Mar, First Baptist Church, Tekamah. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Survivors: a son, a daughter, 11 gch., 20 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband, her step-father, Leopold Steiner; step-brother Eric Steiner; companion Ron Modlin. etc. Memorials: Tekamah Fire and Rescue Squad.

Born 26 Dec 1984, Blair, NE. Parents: Gary & Lori Dorathy. 2003: grad. of Tekamah-Herman HS. Was attending Wayne State College. Died 19 Jun 2006 in auto accident. Service: 23 Jun United Methodist Church, Tekamah. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Arrangments: Hamel-Peck-Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah. Survivors: his parents, a brother; aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his grandparents.

Born 20 Sep 1930, Burt Co., NE. Parents: Irvan & Carrie (MacDonald) Miller. 5 Aug 1962: Married Geraldine Rose Kreutz at Trumbull Christian Church. They farmed north of Craig, NE. 1972: Moved into Tekamah. Later lived at North Platte & Kearney, NE; returned to Tekamah in 1991. Died Sun. 16 Jul 2006 at hospital in Blair, NE. Service: Thurs., 20 July, First Presbyterian Church, Tekamah. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Survivors: children, 9 gch. Predeceased by his wife (2002); a sister Erma Jean.

Born 27 Jun 1941, Tekamah, NE. Parents: Albert & Laverne Shumake. 26 Aug 1962: Married Linda, had a son. 24 Jun 1989: Married as second time. Construction worker, heavy equipment operator. Sang with "The Bootleggers" band. Died Sun. 16 Jul 2006 at hospital in Blair, NE. Service: Wed., 19 Jul at United Methodist Church, Tekamah. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services of Tekamah. Survivors: his 2nd wife Mary, 2 sons, a step-daughter, 3 step-sons; 10 gch., 4 g-gch; his mother & step-father, a sister & 2 brothers. Predeceased by his father.

Born 1 Jan 1924, Tekamah, NE. Parents: Fred & Edna Crom. WW II: US Marine Corps. Died Thurs. 7 Sep 2006 at Omaha, NE. Body donated to science. Survivors: a sister. Predeceased by 5 brothers - Harold, Robert, Floyd, Donald and Derald; 3 sisters - Molly Sklenar, Helen Golden, and an infant, Hester.

The Oregonian, Portland, OR - Mon. 18 Dec. 2006.
Robert P. Roth, 79
Born 17 Apr 1927, Tekamah, NE. Served in US Army. Mechanic, machinist, instrument tech. 1955: Moved to Portland area, OR. 1984: Married.He died 13 Dec 2005. Memorial service: Wed., 20 Dec at Greater Portland Bible Church. Survivors: His wife, 2 nephews.

Deborah B. FREEMAN, 51

Tekamah resident. Died Sun. 17 Dec 2006 in auto accident near Greeley, NE. Visitation: Wed., Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in Blair. Service: Thurs., 21 Dec at Country Bible Church, Blair, NE. Burial: Blair Cemetery.

Patricia Marie KORSHOJ, 83

Born 27 Mar 1923, Tekamah, NE. Parents: James A. & Sarah A. (Tobin) Dean. 1940 grad. of Tekamah HS. 17 Jan 1944: Married N. Raymond Korshoj at Tekamah. They owned a steak house/lounge at Neligh (1960-1970) and Ainsworth (1970-73). Lived in Hastings, Tekamah, Neligh, Ainsworth & Oakland; moved back to Tekamah in 1982. She died Sun. 17 Dec 2006 at hospital in Omaha, NE. Visitation: Tues., Campbell-Aman Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial: Wed., 20 Dec., St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Blair, NE. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Survivors: 3 children, 5 gch., 2 g-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by her husband (1990), a daughter Kita Marie; a son Jerry Kent.

Born 24 Aug 1918, Columbus, NE. Parents: John W. & Mary (Emerton) Louden. 1938 grad. of Columbus HS. 14 Oct 1938: Married Mildred "Mim" Krivohlavek at Fremont, NE. They lived in Schuyler, NE. Employe of UPRR. WW II: US Army 749th Railway Operating Battalion.1996: Moved to Oakland, NE. Mim died 8 Nov 1997. Donald died Fri., 22 Dec 2006 at Oakland. Visitation: Tues., Pelan Funeral Services Oakland Chapel; continues at Christ United Methodist Church in Schuyler (late afternoon). Service: Wed., Christ United Methodist Church in Schuyler. Burial: Schuyler Cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons, a daughter, 4 gch., 8 g-gch. Predeceased by his wife; his parents; 2 sisters, Nellie Stromberg, Dolly Hurich; brother, P.E. Louden; a great granddaughter, Jennifer Prazan. Memorials: Schuyler Cemetery and the church.

Born 26 Apr 1934, Gretna, NE. Parents: Louie E. & Caroline (Haug) Wiese. 3 Jun 1956: Married Cathleen at Tekamah, NE. Salesman, "parts manager for Woodhouse Ford in Blair". Died Sat. 13 Jan 2007 at Blair, NE. Service: Tues. at Country Bible Church, Blair. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Survivors: wife, 3 sons, 2 daughters, grandchildren, g-gchildren. Predeceased by his parents; an infant brother, Robert Wiese; a brother Harold Wiese of Bellevue; an infant son Garth David Wiese. Memorials to the Blair Fire and Rescue Departmen.

Born 8 May 1922 on farm east of Fremont, NE. Parents: Hans & Anna (Kuhrts) Lass. 15 Dec 1945: Married Gerald Sheets at Maryville, KS. They lived in Tekamah & Fremont areas, NE. Died Sun. 14 Jan 2007 at Fremont, NE. Service was Wed. 17 Jan at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. Burial: Ridge Cemetery. Survivors: Her husband, a son, 2 daughters, 3 gch., 7 g-gch. Predeceased by an infant son & 2 sisters.

Born 13 Sep 1905, Heron Lake, MN. Parents: Carl Emil & Jorgine Christine (Nielsen) Petersen. 1909: Family moved near Orum, NE. 1910: Family moved near Telbasta, NE. 14 Oct 1925: Married George C. Boschult at Telbasta. Lived in Long Beach CA that winter; then moved to Winslow, NE. 1934: Moved to farm in near Tekamah, NE. Mr. Boschult died in 1975. She moved to Fremont, NE. Died Sat. 20 Jan 2007 at Fremont. Service: Wed., 24 Jan at Salem Lutheran Church, Fontanelle. Burial: Church cemetery. Arrangements: Ludvigsen Mortuary. Survivors: a sister & brother-in-law, nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her husband; 4 brothers - Carl, Harry, Clarence, and Alfred; a sister - Evelyn Fleming. Memorials to the church.

Born 9 Jan 1915, near Tekamah, NE. Parents: Herley & Katie (Holmes) Miller. 1934 grad. Riverside HS. 10 Apr 1937: Married Myrna Pearce at Avoca, IA. They farmed near Bertha, NE. 1981: Retired to Tekamah. Mrs. Miller died in 1993. 8 Oct 1993: Married a second time, in St. Louis, MO. They lived in Tekamah. Mr. Miller died Sun. 28 Jan 2007 at Blair, NE. Memorial Mass was held Thurs., 1 Feb at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Tekamah. Burial at Tekamah Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah. Survivors: his 2nd wife, a son; stepchildren; 36 gch., 17 g-gch. Also surviving: his half-sister. Predeceased by 2 brothers - Irvan & Glen Miller; 2 sisters - Lula Helms & Hazel Miller; 2 half brothers - William & Robert Miller; a stepbrother - Raymond Martin; a stepsister - Nadine Simpson. Memorials to the church building fund.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Tues. 27 Feb 2007
Marguerite E. BARRY, 97

Born 3 May 1909, Lyons, NE. Parents: Robert & Maude (Compton) Lemon. Grad. of Blair HS & Dana College. Teacher. Married William Barry. Resident of Blair, NE. Mrs. Barry died Sat., 24 Feb 2007 at Omaha, NE. Visitation: Tues., Campbell-Aman Funeral Home. Service: Wed., 28 Feb., St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Blair. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Blair. Survivors: a daughter & son-in-law, 3 gch., 3 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband; & 2 brothers - Robert & Jerry Lemon.

Genevieve Marie ROMANS, 73

Born 15 Oct 1933, Craig, NE. Lived in Craig & Tekamah, NE. 25 Oct 1952: Married Russell Romans, at Tekamah, NE. 1962: Moved to Fort Calhoun, NE. Died 22 May 2007 at Fort Calhoun. Funeral: Fri. 25 May, Sievers-Sprick Funeral Home. Burial: Private. Survivors: Her husband, 2 sons, a daughter, a daughter-in-law. Predeceased by son Daniel Romans & grandson Matthew Romans. Memorials: Fort Calhoun Volunteer Fire & Rescue Departmen.

Tom BOEVER, 86

Born 27 Sep 1920 at Judith Gap, MT. Parents: Philip Jacob & Margaret Marie (Flynn) Boever. WW II: US Army Air Corps. Married Ruth Foulk. Heavy-equipment operator. 18 Dec 1974: Married Ellen at Fremont, NE. Resident of Tekamah, NE. Died Mon. 23 Jul 2007 at Bellevue, NE. Service was Thurs., Country Bible Church, Blair, NE. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, 4 daughters, a step-son and a step-daughter; 17 gch. & 15 g-gch. Also surviving: 2 brothers in Florida. Predeceased by his first wife; 6 brothers - Gerald, Ray, Cyril, Phil, Claude, Bernard; a sister, Mary.

Dean W. SCHMIDT, 71

Born 30 Mar 1936, Arlington, NE. Parents: Walter J. & Bertha (Rinas) Schmidt. Baptized & confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church where he also attended school and was member. 28 Jan 1961: Married Ann at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah. They farmed his family's home place. Died Fri., 3 Aug 2007 at Arlington, NE. Service: Tues., 7 Aug at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Arlington. Burial: Church cemetery. Arrangements: Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home. Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, a daughter; 5 gch.; a sister. Predeceased by his parents; & a granddaughter, Faith Kreutzer. Memorials: To the church.

Born 14 Sep 1926 on farm near Herman, NE. Parents: Mack & Emma (Holstein) Cameron. Grad. of Herman HS. Married Tootie Kuhlmann at Tekamah, NE. Farmer. His wife died in 1996. Mr. Cameron died Wed., 22 Aug 2007 at Herman, following an auto accident. Service: Sat. 25 Aug at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tekamah. Burial: Herman Cemetery. Arrangements: Campbell-Aman Funeral Home. Survivors: 2 sons, 2 daughters, 14 gch., 13 g-gch.; 2 sisters and a sister-in-law. Predeceased by his wife; a brother, Bill; a sister, Joan Christiansen.

Born 3 Aug 1954, Oakland, NE. Parents: Carroll D. & Mary Alice Olson. Attended school in Oakland & Blair, NE. 18 Jun 1976: Married Kathy. They farmed east of Tekamah. Later opened "Rhubarb's Mini Mart" in Tekamah; and in 1997 bought Cottonwood Marina in Blair. Died Sun., 2 Sep 2007 at Blue Lake, Onawa, IA. Service: Thurs., First Presbyterian Church, Tekamah. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Survivors: a daughter & her 3 sons; his mother & 2 grandmothers; 3 sisters. Predeceased by his father.

Born 10 Jun 1918, Herman, NE. Parents: William Jennings Bryan & Hulda Dorothy (Jensen) Jespersen. Grad. of Blair HS. 6 Feb 1950: Married Willard Harry Olafson at Pipestone, MN. They farmed at Walthill, NE; moved to Macy in 1952. 1972: Retired to Lyons, NE. Mr. Olafson died in 1990. Mrs. Olafson died Fri. 7 Sep 2007 at Laurel, NE. Visitation: Tues., Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons. Service: Wed., Bethany Lutheran Church, Lyons. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Survivors: a daughter, 3 gch., 6 g-gch. Memorials: Robert Klase VFW No. 7998 Auxiliary, Happy Days Senior Center and Logan Valley Manor.

Born 12 Aug 1923, on farm in Silvercreek Twp, Burt Co., NE. Parents: Robert W. & Levena "Bea" (Stonecypher) Thomas. 1940 grad. of Riverside HS. Attended UNL, Dana College & Metro Tech. Teacher. 1956: Married Peter Cristo in Omaha, NE. 1959: Moved to Nashville, NE. Died 13 Oct 2007. Service: Sun., Sievers-Sprick Funeral Home, Fort Calhoun. Burial: Fort Calhoun Cemetery. Survivors: a son, a daughter, 2 sisters. Predeceased by her husband; her parents; 2 sisters, Helen Ruth Thomas (infant) & Norma Sauls; a brother, Earl "Buck" Thomas.

Born 1 Mar 1920, Sidney, IA. 27 Dec 1939: Married Howard McClanahan at Hiawatha, KS. They lived in Tekamah until 1952; moved to Omaha, NE. Resident of Fort Calhoun, NE. Died Tues., 30 Oct 2007 at Blair, NE. Service: Fri., 2 Nov 2007, Sievers-Sprick Funeral Home in Fort Calhoun. Burial: private. Survivors: 3 sons, 4 gch., 5 g-gch.; a sister in Iowa. Predeceased by her husband (died Jul 1999); a grandson, Mark; 2 brothers - Verland and Keith. Memorials: Pioneer Friends Senior Group, Fort Calhoun.

Born 15 Aug 1912, Kadoka, SD. Parents: Harry O. French & Pearl Trimble. Raised by her grandmother & attended school in Decatur, NE. 1927: Married Charles F. Rogers. They had 3 children. She worked for a doctor in Decatur, veterinarians in Tekamah, and the Burt Co. Sheriff's office. Mr. Rogers died in 1969. In 1979: Married Myron Lee; moved to Salt Lake City, UT. Joined the LDS Church. Currently a resident of Oakland, NE. Died Fri., 2 Nov 2007 at Oakland. Service: Tues., Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah. Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur, NE. Survivors: 3 children; 2 step-children; 13 gch.; 38 g-gch.; 15 gg-gch. Predeceased by both husbands; 2 sisters - Fern Harmon & Evelyn Underwood; 2 brothers - Orville and Bryon French; a grandson, Gerald Pond Jr. Memorials - Oakland Heights Nursing Home.

Born 8 Sep 1906 near Blair, NE. Parents: John & Anna (McBride) McDonald. 1925 grad. of Blair HS. Teacher. 22 Oct 1927: Married Clarence E. Olson at Fremont, NE. They lived south of Herman, and then southwest of Tekamah. 1939: Moved east of Tekamah and lived there 37 years. She died 16 Nov 2007. Service was Mon., 19 Nov at United Methodist Church, Tekamah. Burial: Blair Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah. Survivors: 4 sons & a daughter; 19 gch., 39 g-gch; 29 gg-gch. Predeceased by her husband (1986); 2 sons - Carroll and Clarence "June"; a grandson, Randy Olson; an infant great-grandson, Benjamin Olson. Memorials: United Methodist Church or Tekamah Rescue Squad.

Born 23 Sep 1922 near Ithaca, NE. Parents: Frank & Anna (Vybiral) Konecky. 1932: Family moved to farm near Mead, NE. 1940: Family moved to farm between Decatur & Tekamah. WW II: US Army Air Corps. 24 Jan 1945: Married Elaine at Rapid City, SD. They farmed; lived at Tekamah. Mr. Konecky died Fri., 30 Nov 2007 at hospital in Blair, NE. Memorial Mass: Fri., 7 Dec at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Blair. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Survivors: his wife, a son, 2 gch., 2 g-gch. Predeceased by son David; sister Marie Cuda; 3 brothers - Lloyd, George & Bernard Konecky. Memorials: Tekamah Rescue Squad.

Born 4 Jun 1950, Storm Lake, IA. Parents: Richard & Evelyn (Wagner) Ament. 1968 grad. of Oakland HS in NE. Attended UNL for a year. 1 Sep 1969: Married Jon Crannell in Lyons, NE. 1989 grad. of Dana College. Master's from UNO. Teacher. Died Fri. 30 Nov 2007. Memorial Mass Wed. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Tekamah. Survivors: her husband & 3 daughters, her parents & in-laws; five siblings. Memorials - Tekamah Public Library.

Born 30 Jul 1919 near Elkhorn, NE. Parents: Reinhard & Dora (Peterson) Suess. Grad. of Elkhorn HS. 11 Oct 1944: Married Madeline at Tekamah, NE. Farmer. Residences: south of Arlington, NE; near Yutan, NE; west of Blair, NE. Retired to Fremont, NE. 2006: Moved to Flagstaff, AZ. Died Wed. 28 Nov 2007 at hospital in Flagstaff. Visitation: Wed., Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont, NE. Service: Thurs., Salem Lutheran Church, Fremont. Burial: Memorial Cemetery, Fremont. Survivors: his wife, a son, a daughter; gch. Predeceased by his parents, a brother & 3 sisters. Memorials to the church.

Fremont Tribune - Sun 23 Dec 2007
Dolores E. LANDHOLM, 84 (photo)
Born 19 Mar 1923 near Oakland, NE. Parents: Gunnar & Mildred (Hansen) Peterson. Educated in Cuming County, NE. 1941 grad. of Oakland HS. 31 Dec 1944: Married Norman Landholm. Farmed his parents place, & then at other locations. 1973: Moved to Oakland, NE. Mrs. Landholm died Fri. 21 Dec 2007 at hospital in Lincoln, NE. Visitation: Wed., Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Service: Thurs., Salem Covenant Church, rural Oakland. Burial: Westside Cemetery. Survivors: her husband, a daughter, 5 sons, 14 gch., 19 g-gch. Predeceased by 2 brothers & a g-gch.

The Oregonian, Portland, OR - Mon. 24 Dec 2007
Ruth M. CHAOTE, 92
Born Ruth M. Crawford - 28 Sep 1915, Tekamah, NE.

Previous residences – MO, MT, and WA; The Dalles, OR; 1947: Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Milwaukie and Woodburn, OR.

She died 20 Dec 2007. Service Wed. 26 Dec at Cornwell Colonial Chapel, Woodburn, OR.

Born 17 Jul 1915, Bertha neighborhood. Parents: Earl & Nora (Romans) Tranmer. 1933 grad. of Lyons HS. 2 Oct 1934: Married Vergil Carlson at LeMars, IA. Lived in Lyons & Oakland, NE. Vergil died in Dec 1974. 4 Jan 1989: Married Albert Shepard. They lived at Lexington, NE. 1999: They moved to Lyons, NE. Albert died in 2005. Mrs. Shepard died Thurs., 10 Jan 2008 at Oakland, NE. Service: Today at Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survivors: 2 children, 3 step-children, 5 gch., 13 g-gch. Predeceased by 2 sisters, 2 brothers, a gch. Memorials: Oakland Heights Nursing Home & Oakland Mercy Hospital Tree of Love.

Fremont Tribune - Sat. 2 Feb 2008; Columbus Telegram - Sun. 3 Feb 2008; Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Tues. 5 Feb 2008
Dewaine R. GAHAN, 58

Born 23 Jun 1949, Oakland, NE. Parents: Bob & Ann Gahan. 1967 grad. of Oakland HS. 1971 grad of UNL (journalism). Worked for Holdrege Citizen, Fremont Tribune, Oakland Independent and Lyons Mirror-Sun (co-owner. columnist). 17 Jun 1971: Married Bobbie at Elim Lutheran Church. Active in professional & community projects of all sorts. Died Thurs., 31 Jan 2008 at Oakland, NE. Service: today at Oakland-Craig New Gym. Burial: Swaburg Cemetery near Hooper, NE. Survivors: His wife, mother, 3 children, a gch.; 3 brothers, 4 sisters; assorted in-laws. Predeceased by 2 infant children, and his father. Memorials: Nebraska HS Hall of Fame, Oakland Ball Association, Oakland Swedish Festival, or Uehling Ball Park Fund.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Tues. 5 Feb 2008
Eugene A. QUICK, 81
Born 25 Apr 1926, Tekamah, NE. Parents: Buy & Mary Cleo (Meyers) Quick. 21 Oct 1950: Married Mary Lou Carson. Trucker. Mary Lou died Apr 1977. Fall 1979: Married Darlene Wallace. Mr. Quick died Sun., 3 Feb 2008 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Blair, NE. Service: Thurs., 7 Feb at First United Methodist Church, Blair. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Survivors: a daughter, 2 sons, 6 gch., 5 g-gch.,5 step-children; a brother. Predeceased by both wives.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 6 Feb 2008
Alpha M. FREY, 99 (photo)
Born 7 Sep 1908, near Lyons, NE. Parents: Harry E. & Maude B. (Braucher) Morris. 1912: Family moved to Walthill; later moved to Macy and then to Jefferson area. 1926 grad. of Lyons HS. 6 Apr 1929: Married Harold Frey at Sioux City, IA. They farmed near Pender & Blackbird, then at other locations. 1971: Retired to Lyons, NE. Mr. Frey died 17 Mar 1998. Mrs. Frey died Tues., 5 Feb 2008 at Lyons. Visitation: Fri., Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons. Service: Sat., First Presbyterian Church. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Survivors: a son, 6 gch., 19 g-gch., 5 gg-gch. Predeceased by her husband, a daughter, a gch.; 2 sisters & a brother. Memorials: the church.

Born 12 Oct 1912 on farm near Lyons, NE. Parents: Henry T. & Clara Olsen. 1949 grad. of Lyons HS. Married Darlene. Farmer; member of several community boards. Died Fri. 15 Feb 2008 at Creighton University Hospital in Omaha, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Tues., Memorial United Methodist Church, Lyons. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Survivors: his mother; his wife, 4 children, 9 gch., 10 g-gch.; 2 sisters. Predeceased by his father; a brother-in-law, Michael Minton.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 25 Feb 2008
Florence O. NELSEN, 93 (photo)
Born 14 Apr 1914, Lyons, NE. Parents: Hugh & Jessie (Shawver) Gallup. 1931 grad. Blackbird HS. 10 Jun 1931: Married Clarence N. Nelsen at Lyons. Clarence died 20 Jan 1988. Mrs. Nelsen died Fri. 22 Feb 2008 at Omaha, NE. Service: Tues. at First Presbyterian Church, Lyons. Visitation today at Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons, a daughter, 8 gch., 8 g-gch.; 3 sisters & one brother. Predeceased by her husband, a son; 2 sisters, a brother & a half-brother.

The Oregonian, Portland, OR - Monday, March 3, 2008.
Patty Elaine GUNDLE, 81

Born Patty Elaine Indermuehle - 29 Nov 1926, Tekamah, NE. Lived in Payette, ID; moved to Portland, OR in 1943. WWII: Worked in shipyards. 1944: Married Gerald E. Gundle, who died in 1958. 1960: Married Floyd H. Gundle who died in 2001. 1963: Lived in Hillsboro & in 2003 at Beaverton, OR. Died 26 Feb 2008. "Remembrances to the Oregon Humane Society. Arrangements by River View Cemetery Funeral Home." Survivors: 3 daughters & a son, 12 gch., 7 g-gch.; 2 sisters & a brother. Predeceased by both husbands, and son James P. (1996)

Born 10 Oct 1912, Decatur, NE. Parents: Daniel & Maggie Castor. Attended HS in Walthill, NE. 5 Jul 1929: Married Lawrence Gatzemeyer. He died in 1966. Hazel was living at Bancroft, NE. She died Sat., 29 Mar 2008 at Pender. Service: Thurs., Holy Cross Catholic Church, Bancroft. Burial at church cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughter, 5 sons, 19 gch., 24 g-gch., 3 gg-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by her husband, 2 children; a brother & 3 sisters.

Born 8 May 1923, Omaha, NE. Parents: George & Martha (Keller) Cooper. WW II: US Marine Corps. Farmed near Tekamah. Lived near Kansas City & in Garden City, KS. Resident of Nickerson, NE since 1991. Died Wed. 2 Apr 2008 at Golden Living Center, Tekamah, NE. Service: Fri., Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont, NE. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters. 6 gch., 11 g-gch.; a sister & a sister-in-law. Predeceased by 2 sons, a daughter; a sister, 4 brothers. Memorials: Fremont Honor Guard of VFW Post 854 and American Legion Post 20.

Died Sun. 6 Apr 2008 at Lyons, NE. Visitation: Wed., Pelan Fueral Home, Lyons. Service: Thurs., Evangelical Free Church, Oakland, NE. Burial: Lyons Cemetery.

Born 11 Aug 1921 at Houston. Parents: Hugh H. & Julia M. (Lipscomb) Yates. 1948 grad. of Benjamin Franklin HS, Los Angeles, CA. 5 Jul 1950: Married Robert J. Hall at Los Angeles. They lived in Swedeburg & Wahoo, then moved to Oakland, NE. Died Fri., 4 Apr 2008 at Oakland, NE. Service: Tues., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakland. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Home. Survivors: a daughter, 2 sons ... and their families. Predeceased by her husband; a brother & his wife.

Born 24 Jan 1916, Custer Co., NE. Parents: John O. & Selma R. (Anderson) Johnson. Farmily moved to Oakland when Sigrid was 3 years old. 21 Mar 1935: Married G. Harold Hultman. They lived in Oakland. Her husband died in Aug 1980. Mrs. Hultman died Fri., 4 Apr 2008 at Oakland. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Service: Tues., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakland. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survivors: 3 sons, 2 daughters, 14 gch., 19 g-gch., 4 gg-gch. Predeceased by a sister, a g-son & a g-gdau.

Born 24 Dec 1923, Lyons, NE. Parents: Gilbert & Bertha (Froid) Swanson. 1942 grad. of Lyons HS. WW II: US Army. 14 Nov 1942: Married at Fremont, NE. 1945: Moved to Fremont, NE. 1959: Moved to Colorado. 1962: Returned to Fremont, NE. Later lived in Lincoln for about 8 yrs; returned again to Fremont. He died Mon. 7 Apr 2008 at Fremont. Service: Thurs., Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont, NE. Survivors: His wife, a son, a daughter, 3 gch., 8 g-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by an infant son; 3 sisters & 5 brothers.

Born 17 Feb 1914, Diller, NE. Parents: Jacob & Cornelia (Willems) Lottman. 1931 grad. of Fairbury HS. 24 Aug 1933: Married Floyd Goldsberry in Washington, KS. They later moved to Fairbury & then to Tekamah. Floyd died Dec 1980. 19 Aug 1984: Married Charles Kilbourn at Tekamah. They lived in Ames, NE. Charles died in Sep 2006. Hazel moved to Decatur County Good Samaritan Center in Oberlin. Died there Thurs., 27 Mar 2008. Service: Sat., Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Survivors: 2 children, 11 gch., 24 g-gch.; 3 step-children, 9 step-gch., 8 step-ggch.; a sister. Predeceased by a daughter, 3 brothers, 3 sisters. Memorials to Decatur County Good Samaritan Center in Oberlin & Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Church in Ames.

Fremont Tribune and Norfolk Daily News (photo) - Mon. 21 Apr 2008
Edna GEISLER, 88

Born 2 Jan 1920, Hooper, NE. Parents: John & Anna Gerke) Happel. 28 Jan 1940: Married Paul Geisler at Hooper, NE. They farmed southeast of Lyons, NE. 1996: Moved to Norfolk, NE. Edna died Sat., 19 Apr 2008 at Norfolk. Visitation: Today, Howser-Fillmer Mortuary, Norfolk. Service: Tues., Christ Lutheran Church, Norfolk. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Survivors: a daughter, a son, 5 gch., 10 g-gch., 1 gg-gch. Memorials: to the church and The Lutheran Hour.

Born 1 May 1916, Walthill, NE. Parents: Lee & Josephine (Beaudette) Beckner. 1934 grad. of Walthill Public School. Attended business college in Omaha; later attended cosmetology school in NY City. 23 May 1936: Married Victor Sutherland; he died in 1963. 1967: Married Thomas Cronin; he died in 1973. Lived in Omaha until 1975 when married Harold Frese and they lived in Lyons, NE. Harold is deceased. Mrs. Frese died Mon. 21 Apr 2008 at Sioux City, IA. Visitation: Wed., Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons. Service: Thurs., St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Survivors: 2 nieces, a nephew; 3 step-children. Predeceased by 3 husbands; a sister, a brother. Memorials: Lyons Public Library.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Thurs. 1 May 2008
Charles "Yockey" LOCKHART, 94

Born 2 Feb 1914, Decatur, NE. Parents: Dudley & Retta Lockhart. Attended Tekamah HS. WW II: US Army. Worked 37 years for Burt Co. Public Power District. Died 27 Apr 2008 at Tekamah. Survivors: His wife, 2 daughters, 2 gch.; 2 sisters. Predeceased by 2 brothers - Edgar & Sam; 4 sisters - Ann Williams, Hazel Winslade, Agnes Farris, Mae Palmer; in-laws - Winona & James Ryan.
Note: no information about services, burial.

Born 11 Feb 1923, Tekamah, NE. Parents: Charles Sr. & Helen Beaver. 1942 grad. of Elkhorn HS. WW II: 62nd Battlalion Sea Bees. Feb 1946: Married Bertha Hamilton. Died Sat., 3 May 2008 at Valley, NE. Memorial service: Fri., United Faith Community Church, Valley. Survivors: a sister; 2 sisters-in-law; a son; a daughter; 7 gch. and 6 g-gch. Predeceased by his parents; a daughter - Betty June Kavan; 2 brothers - Charles & Terry Beaver; a brother-in-law - Lester Farnam.

Born 16 Sep 1923, Hornell, NY. Parents: Leonard Sheffield & Lucile (Woodward) Horton. Grad. of A. Lincoln HS in Council Bluffs, IA. Attended UNO. 31 Mar 1946: Married Darlene Reed at Hernando, Miss. 1948 grad. of Southern College of Optometry in 1948. 1950: Opened practice in Oakland, NE; had office in Fremont as well. Retired in 1995. Died Sun., 11 May 2008 at Oakland, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Service: Fri., First United Methodist Church. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survivors: a daughter & her family. Predeceased by his wife, & a brother. Memorials: Masonic Lodge 91 of Oakland and First United Methodist Church in Oakland.

Born 25 Dec 1934, Oakland, NE. Parents: Wallace C. & Ruth E. (Frost) McBroom. 1952 grad. of Craig HS. 1962 BA from Wayne State College. 1970 Masters from Morningside College. Teacher. 19 Jan 1962: Married Charles Roost at South Sioux City. Died Sat. 10 May 2008 at South Sioux City. Service: Today, St. Paul United Methodist Church. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements: Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City. Survivors: Her husband; a sister; in-laws. Memorials: St. Paul United Methodist Church or Hospice of Siouxland.

Born 10 Dec 1915, near Lyons, NE. Parents: William & Lorraine Bigelow. 1932 grad. of Lyons HS. Attended Wayne State & UNO. Teacher. Moved to Fremont, NE. Died Wed., 14 May 2008 at Fremont. Visitation: Fri., Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont. Service: Sat., Presbyterian Church. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Survivors: a nephew; grand nieces & grand nephews. Predeceased by her parents; brother Forrest.

Born 12 Aug 1953, North Platte, NE. Parents: Keith & Marilyn Baker. 1971 grad. of Oakland HS. Married twice. Farmer. Died Mon., 19 May 2008 at Lincoln, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland, NE. Service: Wed., First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survivors: His second wife; 3 sons; his mother, a brother, a sister; 3 step-children. Predeceased by his father; and a son.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 29 May 2008; Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Fri. 30 May 2008

Born 30 Jul 1917 near Herman, NE. Parents: Bert Nels & Effie Grace (Gilliam) Loftis. 1934 grad. of Herman HS. 9 Oct 1941: Married at Blair, NE. Farmed with his father & worked for ASCS office. 1983: Retired to Tekamah, NE. Died Wed., 28 May 2008 at Tekamah. Visitation: Fri., Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah. Service: Sat., Alder Grove United Methodist Church near Craig, NE. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, 2 daughter, 5 gch., 6 g-gch. Predeceased by a sister & a granddaughter.

Born 1 Dec 1933, Tekamah, NE. Parents: Waitman & Merle (Crannell) Anderson. 1951 grad. of Tekamah HS.17 Sep 1960: Married at Tekamah. Farmed south of town. Died Sun., 1 Jun 2008 at hospital in Blair, NE. Memorial service held 4 Jun at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tekamah. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Home. Survivors: His wife, 3 sons, 9 gch., 2 g-gch; a brother. Memorials: Emmanuel Lutheran Church or Tekamah Rescue Squad. His parents are deceased.

Born 31 Aug 1922, Tekamah, NE. Parents: James & Eliza (Salisbury) Barger. Grad. of Tekamah HS. 1943: Married Duane Hayes. They lived in Marquette, NE; moved later to Grand Island, NE. Bookkeeper, nursing assistant. She died Thurs., 5 Jun 2008 at Grand Island, NE. Service: Tues., All Faiths Funeral Home. Ashes will be buried at Richland Cemetery, Marquette, NE. Survivors: a daughter & son-in-law, 4 gch., 9 g-gch; a sister. Predeceased by her husband; daughter Joyce Werner & an infant son; 6 brothers, 4 sisters.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 10 June 2008
Lloyd E. HOMES, 77 (photo)
Born 17 Sep 1930, Oakland, NE. Parents: George & Amy (Swanson) Homes. 1948 grad. of Oakland HS. 17 Oct 1950: Married at West Point. They lived in Oakland. Worked for Holmquist Lumber. He died Sun., 8 Jun 2008 at Lyons, NE. Visitation: today, Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Wed., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakland. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, a son, 3 gch, 4 g-gch.; 3 brothers. Predeceased by a sister, a brother-in-law; a sister-in-law.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 25 June 2008
Merle H. GUSTAFSON, 83
Born 24 Apr 1925, Oakland, NE. Parents: Harry C. & Leora (Olson) Gustafson. 1943 grad. of West Point HS. 27 Sep 1947: Married at West Side Methodist Church. Farmed in Wisner & Fremont areas. Dairy farmed near Oakland, NE. 1991: Moved to West Point, NE. Died there Mon., 23 Jun 2008. Service: Thurs., Trinity Church, West Point. Burial: Westside Cemetery near Oakland, NE. Arrangmenets: Stokely Funeral Home. Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, a daughter, 6 gch., 11 g-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by a gch.

Born 22 Aug 1928, Burt Co., NE. Parents: Roy & Mamie (Johnson) Wedgewood. 1947 grad. of Tekamah HS. Attended Wayne State. Teacher. 8 Sep 1950: Married Merwin H. Georgeson at Papillion, NE. Lived at Lyons & Tekamah. Died Mon., 3 Jun 2008 at Tulsa. Service: today, First Baptist Church, Tekamah. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Survivors: 3 sons, 2 daughters, 10 gch., 1 g-gch.; 3 brothers, 2 sisters. Predeceased by her husband, her parents; a sister & brother-in-law - Ardeth & Larry Hennig. Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Born 19 Oct 1915, Lyons, NE. Parents: Earl J. & Jennie (Ruhr) Drummond. 15 Jun 1938: Married Eva "Bernice" Case at Lyons, NE. They farmed near that place until 1951, moved to Central City, NE. He worked for auto dealers, built houses, and ran a creamery. Later was hospital maintenance man. Mr. Drummond died Thurs., 26 Jun 2008 at Central City, NE. Service: Mon., Solt Funeral Home, Central City. Burial: Central City Cemetery. Survivors: 3 sons, 6 gch., 14 g-gch., 7 gg-gch; 2 sisters & a brother. Predeceased by his wife; his parents; 2 brothers - Donnie & Harold; a sister, Ethel.

Sidney Sun Telegraph - Tues. 8 Jul 2008
Dale L. ERLEWINE, 73
Born 20 Oct 1934, Tekamah, NE. Parents: Ida & George Erlewine. Father died when Dale was 5 yrs. old; he moved with his mother & siblings to Potter, NE. 1954: Married; they lived in Sidney, NE. 1965: Moved to Yakima, WA. Mechanic, business owner. He died Sat. 5 Jul 2008 at Yakima, WA. Graveside service: Thurs., at West Hills Memorial Park. Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 8 gch., 4 g-gch; 2 sisters. Predeceased by his parents, his in-laws, Frank and Vera Klentz; a brother Donald, 2 nephews.

Fremont Tribune - Sat. 19 Jul 2008
Kenneth Herbert BRINK, 85

Born 11 Oct 1922, on farm near Lyons, NE. Parents: Herbert & Bessie (Bacon) Brink. 1940 grad. of Blackbird HS. 16 Dec 1944: Married Thelma. They moved to Decatur in 1947, returned to Lyons in 1952. Mr. Brink died Thurs., 17 Jul 2008 at Lyons. Service: Today, First Presbyterian Church, Lyons. Private burial at Lyons Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services, Lyons. Survivors: His wife, 3 children, 7 gch., 4 g-gch.; 2 sisters. Predeceased by 2 brothers.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Thurs. 24 Jul 2008
Shirley J. CROM, 81
Born 10 Oct 1926, Hooper, NE. Parents: Leslie & Ella (Christiansen) Lauersen. Raised in Burt County, NE. Teacher in Washington & Burt Counties. 21 Mar 1947: Married Derald M. Crom at Oakland, NE. Mr. Crom died in March 2003. Mrs. Crom died Tues., 22 Jul 2008 at medical center in Omaha, NE. Service: Sat., Herman Commuity church. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Survivors: a daughter, 2 gch., 4 g-gch; 3 sisters. Predeceased by her husband & 3 daughters - Geraldine, Sandra and Carol. Memorials: Herman Community Church.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 29 Jul 2008
Joan Nadine Marie SAF, 84

Born 26 Jul 1924, Cuming Co., NE. Parents: Joe & Nannie (Afwelin) Bortzel. Attended Oakland HS. 14 Dec 1943: Married William Saf at Hiawatha, KS. They farmed in Burt, Washington & Cuming Counties, NE. 1984: Retired to Lyons, NE. Mr. Saf died in Jun 2007. Mrs. Saf died Sun., 27 Jun 2008 at West Point, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Service: Wed., Trinity United Methodist Church/United Church of Christ, West Point, NE. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survivors: a son, a daughter, 5 gch., 10 g-gch.; a sister. Memorials: St. Joseph’s Retirement Community Foundation.

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Fremont Tribune - Fri. 1 Aug 2008
Thelma E. ANDERSON, 93

Born 18 Feb 1915, Bloomfield, NE. Parents: Leo & Meta (Bloedorn) Fehrer. 16 Jan 1937: Married Ivan Anderson. They farmed northwest of Oakland, NE. Later moved to Anderson farm south of West Side United Methodist Church. Ivan died in 1962. Thelma was a cook. She died Tues. 29 Jul 2008 at Oakland, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Sat., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakland. Burial: West Side Cemetery, near Oakland, NE. Survivors: 2 daughters, a son, 10 gch., 25 g-gch., 4 gg-gch. Also living - 2 brothers 2 sisters. Predeceased by her husband, 2 sisters, 2 sons-in-law, a grandson.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 5 Aug 2008
John Lester HANSEN, 88

Born 1 May 1920, near Tekamah, NE. Parents: Mads G. & Mary M. (Steinkruger) Hansen. 1939 grad. of Tekamah HS. 22 Nov 1941: Married Gladys Olson. 1942-45: US Army, 54th Air Service Squadron. Farmer. He died Sat. 2 Aug 2008 at home. Service: Wed. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tekamah. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Survivors: 3 children, 4 gch.; 2 brothers, 2 sisters. Predeceased by his wife & his parents; son, John; brother, Lake.

Grand Island Independent - Wed. 6 Aug 2008
Kenneth A. WILLNERD, 85
Born 31 May 1923, Oakland, NE. Parents: Art & Maggie (Mainquist) Willnerd. Grad. of Oakland HS. 22 Sep 1948: Married Patricia Ryan in Greeley Co., NE. They farmed near Decatur; & then west of Oakland. 1972: Bought farm near Wolbach, NE. 1992: Retired to Chadron, NE. Pat died in 1996. Kenneth died 29 Jul 2008 at Dallas, "from complications from heart surgery." Services were held 2 Aug 2008 at Chadron, NE. Survivors: 5 sons, 7 daughters, 40 gch., 13 g-gch. Predeceased by his wife, his parents & a brother.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 13 Aug 2008
Helen A. G. PETERS, 108
Born 14 Aug 1899 near Oakland, NE. Parents: Henry & Anna (Munderloh) Surh. About 1903: Family moved to Uehling, NE. 1914 grad. of Uehling HS. 12 Mar 1924: Married Harry J. Peters at Uehling. They farmed west of Scribner. Lutheran. 1954: Moved into town. She died Mon., 11 Aug 2008 at Scribner, NE. Service: Thurs., Ludvigsen’s Scribner Funeral Chapel. Burial: Scribner Cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters, a daughter-in-law, 4 gch., 10 g-gch., 4 gg-gch. Predeceased by her husband; son Verne; 2 granddaughters & a son-in-law.

Norfolk Daily News - Wed. 20 Aug 2008
Leonard MACH Sr., 85 (photo)

Born 28 Aug 1922, Verdigre, NE. Parents: Joseph & Mary (Jaros) Mach. Grad. of Omaha South HS, Omaha, NE. 1945-46: US Army. Farmed at Center, NE. 17 Dec 1948: Married at Center, NE. They soon moved to Creighton, NE. Following retirement they moved to Wasilla, Alaska. Moved to Tekamah, NE. Died Sun. 17 Aug 2008 at Golden Lliving Center, Tekamah. Service: Fri., Brockhaus Funeral Home, Creighton, NE. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, 3 children, 12 gch., 6 g-gch.; 5 siblings. Predeceased by his parents; a sister - Albina Vickney.

Columbus Telegram & Fremont Tribune (abbrev) - Sun. 24 Aug 2008
Tom Gerald SEBADE, 72 (photo)

Born 23 May 1936, Thurston Co., NE. Parents: Henry & Anna (Frey) Sebade. 1954 grad. of Emerson HS. Attended Barber College in Sioux City, IA. 28 Oct 1956: Married Marlice at Emerson, NE. 1958-60: US Army. Barbered in Oakland, NE for 47 years. Died Thurs., 21 Aug 2008 at Fremont, NE. Service: Mon., First Lutheran Church, Fremont. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survivors: His wife; a daughter, 2 sons, 5 gch.; a brother & 2 sisters. Predeceased by his parents; a sister - Geraldine Ziesler; a brother - Eugene Sebade; 3 brothers-in-law - Darold Thomsen, Daryl Ziesler & Earl Johnson.

Fremont Tribune (photo) - Tues. 26 Aug 2008
Genevieve G. "Jane" ANDREASEN, 93
Born 29 Aug 1914 on farm near Ewing, NE. Parents: Dan & Hester (Bryant) Honeywell. 1932 grad. of Elgin HS. Attended Boyles Business College. 20 Apr 1941: Married Chester Andreasen at Lyons, NE. In 1946 they moved to Oakland, NE. She died Mon. 25 Aug 2008 at Fremont, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Service: Wed., First United Methodist Church. Oakland. Burial: Oakland Cem. Survivors: a daughter, a son, 5 gch., 7 g-gch., 3 gg-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by her husband; 4 brothers & 5 sisters (2 as infants). Memorials: First United Methodist Church; the Friends of Oakland Community Foundation.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Fri. 29 Aug 2008
Georgia G. MATZEN, 91

Born 30 Oct 1916, Blair, NE. Parents: George & Jennie (Jacobs) Antill. 31 Dec 1932: Married Otto Matzen at Tekamah, NE. Mrs. Matzen died 27 Aug 2008 at Scottsdale, AZ. Visitation: Thurs., Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair. Service: Fri., First United Methodist Church, Blair. Burial: Blair Cemetery. Survivors: a daughter, a son, 5 gch., 7 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband; 2 sons - Ronald & Roger; 3 sisters - Helen Munk, Arlene Schock and Mildred Gasser.

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Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 4 Sep 2008
Frank E. BETTENHAUSEN, 79
Born 25 Apr 1929, Lyons, NE. Parents: Edward & Catherine (Surmann) Bettenhausen. 1948: Grad. of Lyons HS. 1951-52: US Marine Corps. 1955: Married; they moved to Fremont, NE; and later to Hebron, NE (2001). Died Sun., 31 Aug at Hebron, NE. Service: Today, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hebron. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Fremont, NE. Survivors: His wife, 2 sisters-in-law, 2 brothers-in-law.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 10 Sep 2008
Russell S. JOHNSON, 97 (photo)
Born 1 Jul 1911, Oakland, NE. Parents: Gust P. & Cora (Palmquist) Johnson. 11 Feb 1936: Married Emma Hilbers near Hooper, NE. They farmed near Oakland, moved into town in 1964. Moved to Texas but returned to Oakland in 1993. Mr. Johnson died Mon., 8 Sep 2008 at Oakland. Service: Sat., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakland. Private burial at Oakland Cemetery. Survivors: 5 sons, 3 daughters, 26 gch., 45 g-gch, 3 gg-gch. Predeceased by his wife; 2 sisters, a brother, a son-in-law. Memorials to Golden Oaks Senior Center in Oakland.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 11 Sep 2008
Harold G. LUND, 82 (photo)
Born 7 Feb 1926, Oakland, NE. Parents: George & Mary Jane (Evans) Lund. Grad. of Oakland HS. 1944-46: US Navy. Moved to Fremont, NE. 1965: Married at Fremont, NE. Employed by Campbell Soup Co. Died Sat. 6 Sep 2008 at Fremont. Visitation: Today, Moser Memorial Chapel. Service: Tues., St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Fremont, NE. Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, 4 gch., 4 g-gch; a niece, a nephew. Predeceased by his parents & a sister Fern Eggers. Memorials to the church.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 29 Sep 2008
Duane "Cy" CHAMBERLAIN, 79

Born 17 May 1929, Tekamah, NE. Parents: George & Elsie (Loseke) Chamberlain. 1951: Married at Arkansas City, KS. Farmer, bar owner. Died Sat. 27 Sep 2008 at Omaha, NE. Service: Today, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tekamah. Burial at city cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Home. Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, a daughter, 7 gch., 4 g-gch.; a brother and a sister. Memorials: Tekamah Fire & Rescue and Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Note: See Leigh Centennial, 100 Years p131 (LL Loseke)

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Fremont Tribune - Sat. 4 Oct 2008
Ernest Laverne "Mac" McMURTRY, 77 (photo)

Born 26 Oct 1930, Craig, NE. Parents: Ernest Leroy & Clara Alice (Miller) McMurtry. 1948 grad. of Craig HS. 1949: USAF (20 years). Married in 1954, divorced in 1971. Married second time. 1975 grad. of Wayne State College. Teacher; truck driver. Resident of Oakland, NE. He died Wed., 1 Oct 2008 at medical center in Omaha, NE. Memorial service: Mon., Evangelical Free Church, Oakland. Burial at Craig Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services of Oakland, NE. Survivors: His second wife; 7 daughters, 4 sons; a step-daughter; 13 gch., 4 g-gch.; 2 sisters, 3 brothers. Predeceased by his parents & his step-mother; 2 brothers, a son. Memorials: Compassion International, Evangelical Free Church of American Touch Global and the Evangelical Free Church in Oakland.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 6 Oct 2008
Linda S. CHRISTENSEN, 59 (photo)
Born 19 Oct 1948, Oakland, NE. Parents: Roy E. & Ardath (Uecker) Wagner. 1966 grad. of Pierce HS. Worked in Omaha, then Norfolk, NE. 1970: Married Douglas Christensen. They lived in Norfolk, then Pierce, NE. Secretary; bookkeeper. She died Thurs., 2 Oct 2008 at hospital in Omaha, NE. Service: Tues., Zion Lutheran Church, Pierce. Burial: Prospect View Cemetery, Pierce. Arrangements: Stonacek Memorial Chapel. Survivors: Her husband, a son, a daughter, a gch; a sister, 2 brothers.

Blair Pilot Tribune - Mon. 13 Oct 2008; Fremont Tribune - Tues. 14 Oct 2008
John L. UHING, 79
Born 10 Feb 1929 near West Point, NE. Parents: Carl & Catherine (Wortman) Uhing. Farmer. Died Sat. 11 Oct at Tekamah, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Wed., St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Tekamah. Burial: St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, West Point, NE. Survivors: 2 brothers & 2 sisters. Predeceased by 4 brothers & 2 sisters.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Thurs. 16 Oct 2008
Truman Hugh MARSH, 69
Born 22 Oct 1938, Tekamah, NE. Parents: Thomas & Pearl (Webster) Marsh. 1957-59, 1961-62: US Army. Deckhand, tugboat operator. Died Sun., 12 Oct 2008, Blair, NE. Private service at later date. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Home. Survivors: A son, a gch.; his former wife. Predeceased by his parents, grandparents, sister Marie Janssen. Memorials: Tekamah Fire and Rescue.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 20 Oct 2008
Lester Emanuel JOHNSON, 87 (photo)

Born 13 Mar 1921, Oakland, NE. Parents: Victor & Bessie (Carlson) Johnson. WW II: US Army. Married; had 2 sons, divorced in 1953. 1962: Married the second time, in Madison, NE. Owner/operator of Oakland Transfer. He died Fri. 17 Oct 2008 at Oakland. Visitation: Tues., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Wed., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakland. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survivors: Second wife; 2 sons, 2 daughters, 8 gch., 13 g-gch.; 3 sisters-in-law. Predeceased by his parents; brother - Victor Johnson Jr.; & a grandson. Memorials: Tree of Love at Oakland Mercy Hospital and Oakland Rescue Squad.

Fremont Tribune and Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise- Mon. 20 Oct 2008
Gladys L. RENNERFELDT, 103 (photo)
Born 12 Apr 1905 near Oakland, NE. Parents: Victor & Lizzie (Johanssen) Johnson. 1925: Married Ellroy Rennerfeldt. They farmed near Oakland & Craig, NE. Moved into Oakland. Ellroy died in 1972. Gladys died Thurs., 16 Oct 2008 at Oakland Heights Assisted Living. Service: Tues., First United Methodist Church. Burial: Westside Cemetery near Oakland. Survivors: 3 daughters, a son, 19 gch., 26 g-gch., 10 gg-gch. Also living - a sister & a sister-in-law. Predeceased by her husband; a daughter, ... 12 siblings. Memorials: Oakland Heights Nursing Home.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 30 Oct 2008
Carroll E. PEARSON, 78 (photo)
Born 4 Aug 1930, south of Craig, NE. Parents: Edwin & Ruth (Monson) Pearson. 1947 grad. of Craig HS. 1951-55: USAF. 1957: Married at Oakland, NE. Farmer. Active in Oakland community. Died Tues. 28 Oct 2008 at Oakland, NE. Service: Fri., First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial at later date: Craig Cemetery. Survivors: 3 sons, a daughter, 8 gch., 8 g-gch, 1 gg-gch.; a sister & a brother.

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Fremont Tribune & Norfolk Daily News - Fri. 14 Nov 2008
Violet C. JOHNSON, 92

Born 23 Feb 1916 near Belgrade, NE. Parents: William & Jennie (Steinhilber) Casper. Grad. of Belgrade HS. Attended Wayne State Teachers College."She taught at Tekamah, Central City and Norfolk schools." 5 Sep 1953: Married Clifford Johnson at Norfolk, NE. They farmed near Oakland, NE. Clifford died in 1991.Violet later moved into Oakland. She died Wed. 12 Nov 2008 at Lyons, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Service: Sat. at Salem Covenant Church, rural Oakland. Burial at church cemetery. Survivors: a brother-inlaw and a sister-in-law. Predeceased by 2 brothers - Glenn (died young), & Louis Casper; a sister - Gladys Lundeen. Memorials: Salem Covenant Church and Oakland Mercy Hospital.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 24 Nov 2008
Robert B. DANIELSON, 84
Born 23 Oct 1924, Oakland, NE. Parents: Charles O. & Anna (Jensen) Danielson. 1943 grad. of Oakland schools. WW II: US Army (tail gunner, 351st Bomb Group, 511 Squadron). 1954: Married near Oakland. Carpenter. Died Fri. 21 Nov 2008 at Oakland, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Services. Service: Tues. First United Methodist Church, Oakland. Burial at Westside Cemetery near Oakland - at later date. Survivors: His wife, a daughter, 2 gch., 4 g-gch; 3 sisters and 2 sisters-in-law. Predeceased by 5 sisters & 2 brothers. Memorials: Oakland First United Methodist Church, Oakland Public Library and Oakland Lions Club.

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Norfolk Daily News - Mon. 1 Dec 2008
Forrest Laverne "Stub" COUCHMAN, 92

Born 17 Jul 1916, Lyons, NE. Parents: David F. & Hattie B. (Drummond) Couchman. Family moved to Plainview (Pierce County) in 1924. Grad. of Plainview HS. 21 May 1938: Married Lorene Grace Newman at Gering, NE. WW II: US Army. Business owner, postal employee. Died Fri. 28 Nov 2008 at Plainview, NE. Visitation: Mon., Ashburn Funeral Home. Service: Tues., First Congregational Church. Burial: Pleasant View Cemetery. Survivors: His daughter, 2 gch., 3 g-gch; 2 sisters-in-law. Predeceased by his wife, his parents; 2 sisters - Katheryn (Spud) Gustafson & Alta Johnson; 5 brothers - Harold (Red), Dave, Ted, Donald & Robert; brother-in-law, Virgil Newman.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 9 Dec 2008
Marjorie R. HOLMES, 93

Born 8 Nov 1915, Oakland, NE. Parents: William & Alvina (Westphal) Miller. 1933 grad. of Oakland HS (valedictorian). 15 Feb 1936: Married Leroy "Lefty" Homes. They farmed until 1986; moved into Oakland, NE. She died Thurs. 4 Dec 2008. Visitation was Sun., Pelan Funeral Home in Oakland. Service was Mon., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakland, NE. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons, 1 gch., 2 g-gch. Memorials to the church or the Oakland Fire & Rescue.

Fremont Tribune - Fri. 19 Dec 2008
Robert Lewis "Bob" PETERS, 88 (photo)
Born 8 May 1920, Clearfield, PA. Parents: Charles F. & Pearl (McQuillen) Peters. Attended Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. 27 Jul 1942: Married at Oakland, NE. WW II: US Army. Employed thereafter by Holmquist Grain & Lumber Co. Served on several community boards, etc. He died Thurs., 18 Dec 2008 at Oakland, NE. Services at later date. Survived by 2 sons, 2 daughters, 7 gch.; a sister. Predeceased by his wife (February 2008); his parents; 2 sisters - Amy “Dolly” Peters & Dorothea “Dill” Cochrane; a brother, Charles “Budd” Peters. Memorials: "... First United Methodist Church, Oakland, and Prairie Hills Girl Scout Council of Nebraska, in care of Pelan Funeral Services, P.O. Box 51, Oakland, NE 68045."

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise, & Fremont Tribune - Mon. 22 Dec 2008
Robert J. BRODERSEN, 87

Born 27 May 1921 on farm west of Herman, NE. Parents: James & Sadie (Cameron) Brodersen. 1938 grad. of Herman HS. Oct 1939: US Army Air Corps. Ran an appliance store in Herman. 23 May 1948: Married Pearl Lang. They later moved to a farm northwest of Tekamah, NE; then farmed 2 other places in that area. Pearl died in 1993. Robert died Sun. 21 Dec 2008 at Oakland, NE. Service: Tues., Herman Legion Hall. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services, Tekamah, NE. Survivors: 3 children, 11 gch., 17 g-gch. Predeceased by 3 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 granddaughter. Memorials to the Herman or Tekamah American Legion and VFW Posts.

Note: His parents - Washington Co., NE Marriage Record Bk 7 p232 #4088; Nebraskana p210

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 22 Dec 2008
Donna L. KELLY RAWSON, 74 (photo)
Born 12 Aug 1934 on farm north of Decatur, NE. Parents: Walter & Mildrefd (Ferguson) Dunlap. Grew up in Thurston County, NE. 1952 grad. of Decatur HS. 23 May 1952: Married George Kelly. 3 Feb 1969: Married Lyle Rawson. She died Fri. 19 Dec 2008 at Sioux City, IA. Service: Sat., Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Walthill, NE. Survivors: 2 sons, 2 daughters, 10 gch., 3 g-gch.; 3 brothers, 1 sister. Predeceased by a sister.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 22 Dec 2008
Hazel M. RIECKEN, 90
Resident of Bancroft. Died Fri. 19 Dec 2008 at Pender Care Center. Visitation: Today, Munderloh Funeral Home, Bancroft, NE . Service: Tues., Bethany Lutheran Church, Lyons, NE. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Survivors: a daughter, a son, 5 gch., 13 g-gch.; 3 sisters-in-law. Predeceased by her husband Homer; & a brother.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 22 Dec 2008
Dorothy "Dollie" TAYLOR, 90

Born 11 Jan 1918 at Waterbury, Dakota Co., NE. Parents: Everett & Rachel (Bonham) Harmer. 14 Dec 1935: Married Harve Raymond Taylor at Pender, NE. They lived at Decatur until 1952; moved to Lyons, NE. She died Sat. 20 Dec 2008 at Lyons. Visitation Tues., Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons. Service: Wed., Memorial United Methodist Church , Lyons. Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur. Survivors: Her husband, 3 daughters, 1 daughter-in-law, 17 gch., 47 g-gch., 9 gg-gch.; 3 sisters, 1 brother. Predeceased by her parents; daughter, Nora Mae Dahlgren; son, Lonnie Joe; sons-in-law, Dale Olson Sr. & Darrell Dahlgren; a brother, Charles Harmer. Also deceased, 2 gch., 1 g-gch.

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Fremont Tribune - Mon. 5 Jan 2009
Evelyn L. RAMSEY, 82 (photo)
Born 7 Sep 1926, Lyons, NE. Parents: Harry E. & Emma (Osberg) Cates. 1944 grad. of Lyons HS. 25 Nov 1947: Married Garland Ramsey at Lyons. They farmed. Mrs. Ramsey died Thurs., 1 Jan 2009 at South Sioux City, NE. Visitation: Today at Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons, NE. Service: Tues., Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters, 10 gch., 9 g-gch.; a sister-in-law. Predeceased by her husband (2 Jan 2000).

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 6 Jan 2009

Verval J. Rogers, 106 (photo)

Born 12 Dec 1902 on farm near Woodbine, IA. Parents: Wayland & Minnie (Shreeves) Willey. 1920 grad. of Lyons HS, NE. 12 Jul 1928: Married Charles J. Rogers at Sioux City, IA. 1934: Moved to Oakland, CA; later moved to Dutch Flats, CA. Charles died in 1956. Vervel returned to NE some time later. She died Sat. 3 Jan 2009 at Lyons, NE. Service: Wed., First Presbyterian Church, Lyons. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons, NE. Survivors: 2 nephews. Memorials: First Presbyterian Church. Predeceased by her husband; 4 brothers & 3 sisters.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 20 Jan 2009
Doris M. NELSON, 92 (photo)
Born 8 Sep 1916 near Oakland, NE. Parents: Arthur & Alida (Bordson) Nelson. Grad. of Oakland HS. 13 Dec 1939: Married Carl H. Nelson at Florence. They farmed near Oakland, Craig & Uehling, NE. 1966: Moved to Cottonwood Co., MN. "Harry" died 14 Feb 1997. Doris moved to Oakland, NE. She died Fri. 16 Jan 2009 at Oakland. Vistation: 27 Jan at Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Survice: 28 Jan at Elim Lutheran Church near Hooper, NE. Burial: Swaburg Cemetery near Hooper. Survivors: 3 sons, 8 gch., many g-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by an infant brother, a g-gson.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Mon. 26 Jan 2009

Warren L. LARSON, 59

Born 16 Dec 1949, Oakland, NE. Parents: Carrol & Julia H. (Greenwood) Larson. Went to school at Uehling, NE. Vietnam War: US Army. Truck driver. Resident of Herman, NE. Died Fri. 23 Jan 2009 at Fremont, NE. Service: Tues 27 Jan at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, NE. Burial: Uehling Baptist Cemetery. Survivors: 2 brothers. Predeceased by his parents.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 27 Jan 2009
Donald E. BACON, 86 (photo)
Born 10 Jan 1923 on farm northeast of Lyons, NE. Parents: William L. & Neta (Pond) Bacon. 1940 grad. of Blackbird HS. 1942: Married at Dakota City, NE. They lived in Cheyenne, WY; then returned to farm in Nebraska. Cafe owner. Died Sun. 25 Jan 2009 at home in Lyons, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Hom. Service: Wed., Bethany Lutheran Church, Lyons. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, 2 daughters, 2 sons, 11 gch., 17 g-gch; 2 brothers. Predeceased by his sister, a brother & a brother-in-law. Memorials: Lyons Volunteer Fire and Rescue; Bethany Lutheran Church.

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Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 5 Feb 2009
Nancy Faye LANDHOLM, 83 (photo)
Born 11 Mar 1925, Oakland, NE. Parents: Frank & Blanche (Smithson) Peden). 1943 grad. of Oakland HS. 1 Apr 1949: Married James Landholm at Hiawatha, KS. He died 3 Mar 1970. Nancy remained in Oakland, NE until 1974; moved to LaVista, NE. 2001: She moved to Fremont, NE where she died Tues. 3 Feb 2009. Service: Fri., First United Methodist Church in Oakland. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements: Moser Memorial Chapels. Survivors: 3 sons, 2 daughters, 10 gch., 4 g-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by her husband & her parents.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Fri. 6 Feb 2009

Roy WOODS, 60

Born 17 Sep 1948, Oakland, CA. Parents: Chester & Peggy (White) Woods. Grew up in Alaska. 1993: Married at Blair, NE. They lived in Rockford, Ill., until moved to Tekamah in Sep 2008. He died Tues. 3 Feb 2009 at hospital in Onawa, IA. Service was Mon., 9 Feb at Untied Methodisth Church, Tekamah. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: His wife, a step-son; 3 brothers & a sister.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise & Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 5 Feb 2009
Patricia A. NELSON, 81 (photo)
Born 8 Oct 19127, Laurel, NE. Parents: Raymond & Maude (Clark) Larson. Abt. 1932, family moved to Oakland, NE. 1944 grad. of Oakland HS. Teacher. 10 Apr 1949: Married J. Emery Nelson at Oakland, NE. Moved to Blair, NE. Emery died 23 Aug 1993. Patricia died Mon., 2 Feb 2009 at Blair. Visitation: Today, Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home in Arlington. Service: Fri. at Grace United Methodist Church, Kennard, NE. Burial: Blair Cemetery. Survivors: A son, a daughter, 5 gch., 6 g-gch.; other relatives. Predeceased by her husband; her parents, a brother William Larson; a great-grandson. Memorials: Crowell Memorial Home, Blair and First United Methodist Church in Blair.

Fremont Tribune - Sat. 14 Feb 2009
Ruth JAHNEL, 96 (photo)
Born 25 Sep 1912, Blair, NE. Parents: Robert Lee & Christina (Sorensen) Widener. 1930 grad. of Blair HS. Teacher. 20 Dec 1941: Married Walter Wm. Jahnel of Tekamah at Omaha, NE. She died Thurs., 12 Feb 2009 at Blair. Visitation: Mon., Campbell-Aman Funeral Home,Blair. Service: Tues., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tekamah. Burial: Blaisr Cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters, 3 gch., 10 g-gch. Memorials: The church, & Tekamah Fire Department.

Norfolk Daily News - Wed. 18 Feb 2009
Marc Duane WHISINNAND, 59 (photo)

Born 20 Jul 1949, Oakland, NE. Parents: Duane & Eldora (Anderson) Whissinnand. Grad. of Lyons HS. Served in 185th Iowa Air Nat'l. Guard. 1974: Married at Norfolk, NE. Resident of Norfolk. Retired from Nucor, still working. "He died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in a traffic accident in Douglas County." Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, a daughter; 3 sisters; his in-laws.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 24 Feb 2009
Todd R. BENNER, 61 (photo)
Born 13 Sep 1947 Oakland, NE. Parents: Charles & Florence (Bradenburg) Benner. 1965 grad. of Scribner HS. Grad. of Kearney State College. Teacher. 1995: Moved to Lincoln, NE. Died Mon. 16 Feb 2009. Service was Sat. at the Congregation Church, United Church of Christ, Scribner. Burial in Scribner Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services, Oakland. Survivors: 2 sisters, 2 brothers.

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Fremont Tribune - Sat. 7 Mar 2009
Lavonne V. JOHNSON, 79 (photo)
Born 7 Oct 1929 near Wakefield, NE. Parents: Emmet & F. Dorothy (Swenson) Erickson. 1947 grad. of Lyons HS. Teacher (3 yrs), secretary. 7 Oct 1951: Married Stanley C. Johnson at Oakland, NE. They had a dairy farm near Oakland. Stanley died in Oct 2000. Lavonne died Thurs., 5 Mar 2009 at Oakland. Visitation: Sun., Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Service: Mon., Salem Covenant Church near Oakland. Burial at Oakland Cemetery at later date. Survivors: A son, 3 brothers; a sister-in-law. Predeceased by her husband & a brother-in-law.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise, Fremont Tribune - Mon. 9 Mar 2009
Robert D. RAVER, 56

Born 2 May 1952, West Point, NE. Parents: Roger & Sue Raver. 1970 grad. of Oakland-Craig HS. Married in 1981 at Baltic, SD. They lived in Tekama. He died Fri. 6 Mar 2009 at Tekamah. Service: Thurs., Craig Community Auditorium. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: His wife, a son; his parents; 2 sisters, a brother; a sister-in-law. Predeceased by 2 sisters.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 16 Mar 2009
Freda Emma JOHNSON, 97
Born 10 Jul 1911 at Oakland, NE. Parents: Herman & Christiana (Kindschuh) Koehler. 1930 grad. of Oakland HS. 3 Oct 1935: Married Elmer L. Johnson at Oakland. They farmed until 1950 when moved to Fremont, NE. Secretary, bookkeeper. She died Sat., 14 Mar 2009 at Fremont, NE. Visitation: Today, Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont. Service: Tues., Sinai Lutheran Church, Fremont. Burial: Memorial Cemetery, Fremont. Survivors: A daughter, a daughter-in-law; 5 gch., 2 step-gch., 7 gg-gch. Predeceased by her husband (Dec. 2, 1997); son Donald (August 2007); 2 sisters, 3 brothers (including her twin Fred Koehler). Memorials to the church.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 24 Mar 2009
Esther H. NELSON, 101
Born 4 Mar 1908 in Burt Co., near Craig, NE. Parents: Nels & Hilma (Nelson) Johnson. Grad. of Craig HS; and Drake University (IA). 17 Sep 1939: Married Kenneth Nelson at Oakland, NE. Teacher in NE & IA. 1981: Moved to Fremont, NE. Kenneth died in 1987. Mrs. Nelson died Sat., 21 Mar 2009 at Fremont, NE. Visitation: Wed., Ludvigsen Mortuary. Service: Thurs., First Lutheran Church, Fremont. Burial: Memorial Cemetery. Survivors: 2 nieces & their children, cousins. Predeceased by her husband; her 2 brothers - Carl & Walter Johnson. Memorials: Alpha Delta Kappa Honorary Teacher’s Sorority Scholarship Fund, or First Lutheran Church.

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Fremont Tribune - Wed. 1 Apr 2009
Marie S. ANDERSON, 88
Born 16 Jun 1920 on farm west of Oakland, NE. Parents: Sigfrid & Selma (Peterson) Carlson. Grad. of Oakland HS. 7 Jan 1939: Married Kermit W. Anderson. They settled west of Oakland, NE. She was active in Salem Evangelical Covenant Church. Kermit died 29 Dec 1993. Marie died Mon., 30 Mar 2009 at Oakland, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Fri., First Baptist Church, Oakland. Burial: Salem Cemetery near town. Survivors: 2 sons, 2 daughters, 13 gch., 24 g-gch, 3 gg-gch.; 2 sisters. Predeceased by her husband; 3 brothers, a daughter & other relatives.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 8 Apr 2009
Ronald L. GOURLEY, 67 (photo)
Born 6 Jul 1941, Webster County, Missouri. US Army during Vietnam War. Truck driver. Resident of Nebraska City, NE. Died Sun., 5 Apr 2009 in Omaha, NE. Memorial service: Fri., Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland, NE. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters, 4 gch.; 3 brothers; 4 sisters. Predeceased by a sister and an infant brother; 2 brothers-in-law. Memorials: American Cancer Society.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 8 Apr 2009
Violet M. LOWTHER, 79 (photo)
Born 5 Mar 1930, Montevido, MN. Grad. of Tekamah HS. Moved to Fremont, NE. 7 Jul 1951: Married George Lowther at Fremont, NE. He died 20 May 2005. She died Tues., 7 Apr 2009 at hospital in Omaha, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Dugan Funeral Chapel, Fremont. Service: Fri., Fremont Berean Bible Church. Survivors: 3 sons, 3 gch.; a brother & a sister. Memorials to the church.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 9 Apr 2009
William A. NELSON Jr., 96 (photo)
Born 26 Nov 1912, Omaha, NE. Parents: William & Dagmar (Beckman) Nelson. Family moved to Oakland, NE. He married in 1930. WW II: Safety engineer at Mead Bomb Loading Plant. Worked for his father's Ford dealorship in Oakland. 1963: Moved to Omaha, NE. Died there Mon., 6 Apr 2009. Service: Sat., Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, a daughter, a son, 3 gch., 5 g-gch; a sister & her husband. Predeceased by 2 sisters & a gch. Memorials: American Cancer Society.

Fremont Tribune - Sun. 19 Apr 2009
JoAnn MARION, 69
Born 30 Jan 1940, Oakland, NE. Parents: Allan & Vivian (Carlson) Stamm. Taught in Lincoln, NE. 27 Oct 1978: Married Dr. L.M. Marion at Maryville, MO. She died there Thurs., 16 Apr 2009. Visitation: Today, Bram Funeral Home. Service: Sun., First United Methodist Church, Maryville. Burial: Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO. Survived by her husband. Predeceased by her parents. Memorials: JoAnn Marion Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Northwest Foundation, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 23 Apr 2009
Brenda S. HAGEDORN, 44 (photo)
Born 31 Aug 1964, Pomona, CA. Parents: Ray & Cynthia (Garner) Vela. Lived with her mother & step-father in Oakland, NE. 1982: Grad. of Oakland-Craig HS. 1983: Married Scott Hagedorn; later divorced. She died Tues., 21 Apr 2009 at Fremont, NE. Memorial service: Fri., First Lutheran Church, Fremont. Burial: Salem Cemetery near Oakland, NE. Survived by her mother & stepfather; a grandmother; a daughter & her husband.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 27 Apr 2009
Verna I. JACKSON, 97 (photo)

Born 25 Aug 1911, Lebanon, MO. Parents: James & Delia Dinkins. 20 Jan 1934: Married Lloyd Jackson at Papillion, NE. They lived east of Tekamah, NE. She died Thurs., 23 Apr 2009 at Tekamah, NE.Service: This morning at First Presbyterian Church. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: A son & his wife, 3 gch. 2 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband; a brother & a sister. Memorials: Chatt Sr. Citizen Center & the church.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 27 Apr 2009
Mary Jane McKENZIE, 82 (photo)
Born 30 Apr 1926, Geneseo, IL. Parents: Hugh & Nell (Bowman) Denton. Grew up in Burt Co., NE. Grad. of Oakland HS & Wayne State College. Teacher, beautician, business owner. 14 Jun 1950: Married Richard McKenzie at Oakland, NE. She died Fri., 24 Apr 2009 at Oakland. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Services, Oakland. Service: Tues., First United Methodist Church Oakland. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survived by a daughter & her husband. Predeceased by her husband; 3 sisters & 5 brothers.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 30 Apr 2009
Jack R. BRYANT, 82 (photo)
Born 6 Oct 1926, Tekamah, NE. Parents: Gordon & Ann (Radcliffe) Bryant. 1944 grad. of Tekamah Public Schools. 1945-46: US Merchant Marines. 1950 grad. of UN. Later grad. of Univ. of CO. 1951-53: USAF. Worked in NE & IA as teacher/coach. Resident of Tekamah. Died Tues. 28 Apr at Golden Living Center. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Fri., First Presbyterian Church. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Survivors: Nieces & nephews. Predeceased by a brother & a sister. Memorials - First Presbyterian Church, Tekamah Rescue Squad and Burt County Museum.

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Fremont Tribune - Fri. 1 May 2009
Elmer A. ANDERSON, 100

Born 19 Apr 1909 on farm northeast of Bristow, NE. Parents: John Werner & Selma Alfrida (Carlson) Anderson. 15 Sep 1937: Married Gladys Johnson. They farmed - near Pender, West Point & Oakland, NE. 1991: Moved to Oakland, NE. He died Wed., 29 Apr 2009 at Oakland. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Service, Oakland. Service: Sat., Salem Covenant Church near Oakland. Burial: Church cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons, 4 gch., 8 g-gch. Predeceased by his wife, 2 sons, a gch., 2 g-gch.; 3 brothers & 2 sisters. Memorials" Salem Covenant Church and Oakland Heights."

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 4 May 2009
Ray E. PETERSON, 64

Born 31 Dec 1944, Lyons, NE. Parents: Earl L. & Edith (Robbins) Peterson. 1962 grad. of Lyons HS. Served in US Navy. Married in 1965 & moved to Norfolk, VA. They returned to farm near Lyons, NE. He died Fri., 1 May 2009 at hospital in Sioux City, IA. Service: Tues., Bethany Lutheran Church, Lyons. Burial at Lyons Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Home. Survivors: His wife, 2 daughters, 5 gch.; 2 sisters, 3 brothers. Memorials - Lyons Community Foundation, Lyons Rescue Squad and Bethany Lutheran Church.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 7 May 2009
Florence M. REWINKEL, 91 (photo)
Born 31 Oct 1917 near Oakland, NE. Parents: Einar & Marie (Gustavson) Carlson. Housekeeper. Moved to Omaha, and later to Denver. 4 Mar 1944: Married Roland Rewinkel of Lyons, NE. They farmed south of Lyons. They moved to Tekamah. She died Tues., 5 May 2009 at Oakland, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Fri., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tekamah, NE. Burial: St. John’s Cemetery near Lyons, NE. Survivors: Her husband, a son, a daughter, 4 gch., 4 g-gch.; 2 sisters. Predeceased by a sister. Memorials to Tekamah Fire and Rescue.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 14 May 2009
Dorothy W. YOWELL, 89
Born 19 Oct 1919 on farm in Benson area near Omaha, NE. Parents: Victor & Margaret (Petersen) Williams. 1932: Family moved to farm east of Herman, NE. 1937 grad. of Herman HS. Attended Dana College at Blair, NE. Teacher. 12 Jul 1941: Married Allan O. Yowell at Yuma, AZ. After war they lived at Herman, NE. She died Tues., 12 May 2009 at Oakland, NE. Visitation: Fri., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Sat., Salem Covenant Church near Oakland, NE. Burial: Herman Cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters, a son, 8 gch, 5 g-gch.; 2 sisters. Predeceased by her husband & a sister. Memorials: "Eastern Star Chapter No. 126 of Herman, the Chatt Center in Tekamah and Oakland Assisted Living."

Fremont Tribune - Sun. 17 May 2009
Darrell O. CARLSON, 79
Born 13 Dec 1929, Lyons, NE. Parents: Oscar & Anna (Nelson) Carlson. Grad. of HS in Burt County. 1950-1954: USAF.Farmed in Burt Co., then worked at Brand Hydraulics. Metal fabricator. 15 Oct 1963: Married Lucille Hickman at Fremont, NE; she died i 1 Dec 2006. Married a second time in 2008. Resident of Mead, NE for 29 years. Died Fri., 15 May 2009 at Fremont, NE. Visitation: Mon., Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont. Service: Tues., United Methodist Church, Wahoo, NE. Burial at later date in Oakland Cemetery.Survivors: His second wife; a son, a daughter; 11 gch., 14 g-gch; 2 stepsons, 3 stepdaughters; a brother & 2 sisters. Predeceased by his first wife & his parents.

Fremont Tribune - Sun. 17 May 2009
Eldred Leroy CARLSON, 78
Born 30 Jan 1931, Oakland, NE. Parents: Gust & Hilda (Erickson) Carlson. Attended Oakland HS. 1952-60: USAF. Painter. Died Thurs., 14 May 2009 at Oakland, NE. Service: Mon., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakland, NE. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral SErvices. Survivors: 2 brothers, nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his parents, a brother, a sister.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Mon. 18 May 2009
Elmer Olin SHEETS, 93

Born 28 Dec 1915, Herman, NE. Parents: Daniel & Lucy (Kimball) Sheets. 1934 grad. of Herman HS. 5 Nov 1938: Married Malay De Modlin at Mount Ayr, Iowa. 1944-45: US Army. Employed by Tekseed Hybrid Co.He died Thurs. 14 May 2009 at Tekamah, NE. Service: Tues., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tekamah. Burial at the city cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Home. Survivors:2 daughters & their spouses, 9 gch., 16 g-gtch., 1 gg-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by his wife; a son - Elmer Jr.; a gch.; 5 brothesr & 5 sisters. "Memorials are suggested to the VFW and American Legion, Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Tekamah Rescue Squad."

Fremont Tribune (photo) - Wed., 28 May 2009; Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Thurs. 28 May 2009
Yvonne B. MAGILL, 74

Born 22 Oct 1934, Oakland, NE. Parents: Carl Ellory & Gladys (Johnson) Rennerfeldt. 1952 grad. of Oakland HS. 10 Jun 1967: Married Robert A. Magill at Tekamah, NE. They lived in Tekamah. Bank teller. She died Mon. 25 May 2009 at Oakland following a stroke. Service: Fri. 29 May at United Methodist Church, Tekamah. Burial will be private, at Herman Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services, Tekamah. Survivors: Her husband, 6 sons, 15 gch. 1 g-gch.; 2 sisters & a brother. Predeceased by her parents and her sister Bev.

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Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 4 Jun 2009
Stephen F. SOK, 77 (photo)

Born 2 Dec 1931, Sherman Co., NE. Parents: John & Anna (Augustyn) Sok. 1948 grad. of Tekamah HS. 1956: Married. Served in US Army. Farmer in Tekamah-Craig area. He died Sat. 30 May 2009 at VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT. Service: Fri., St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lyons, NE. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: His wife, 4 sons, 3 daughters, 17n gch.; several siblings. Predeceased by a brother, 2 brothers-in-law and a daughter-in-law.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 17 Jun 2009

William R. GILL, 93 (photo)

Born 9 Dec 1915, Benson, NE. Parents: Charles & Stella (Deland) Gill. Grew up at Ainsworth & Craig, NE. WW II: US Coast Guard (Pacific). Retired Commander living in St. Louis. Married - wife Gerry is deceased. William died 13 Jun 2009 in MO. Graveside service will be Tues. at Tekamah Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: 3 children, 4 gch.; a brother, 2 sisters. Memorials: The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.

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Fremont Tribune - Wed. 8 Jul 2009
Marian L. ANDERSON, 91 (photo)
Born 10 Oct 1917, Cuming Co., NE. Parents: Andrew P. & Emma M. (Erickson) Olson. 21 Aug 1937: Married Carl H. Anderson. They lived near Oakland, NE; moved into town. She died Fri. 3 Jul 2009 at Oakland, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Pelan Funeral Services, Oakland. Service: Fri., First United Methodist Church, Oakland. Burial: Westside Cemetery near Oakland, NE.Survivors: 3 daughters, 2 sons, 15 gch., 21 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband; 2 sons; 2 sisters, 4 brothers.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 9 Jul 2009
Darrell KEIFER, 78
Born 28 Apr 1931, Lyons, NE. Parents: Loris & Lusile (Means) Keifer. "He worked ... for the JC Robinson Seed Company in Waterloo." Died Wed. 8 Jul 2009 at Valley, NE. Service: Fri., Memorial United Methodist Church, Lyons. Burial: Lyons Cemetery.Arrangements: Reichmuth Funeral Home.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Thurs. 9 Jul 2009
Doretta E. NELSON, 92
Born 18 Jun 1917, Kennard, NE. Parents: Fritz & Emma (Wulbern) Arp. 31 Aug 1952: Married Geln A. Nelson at Oakland, NE. They lived on a farm near Oakland until 1975, moved to Fremont, NE. Doretta died Mon. 6 Jul 2009 at Fremont, NE. Service: Thurs., 9 Jul St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Fremont. Burial: Fremont Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements: Mose Memorial Chapel, Fremont. Survivors: A son; a brother, a sister. Predeceased by her husband (Jun 1975; 2 brothers - John and Albert Arp; a sister - Edna Behrens.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 13 Jul 2009
Ronald G. NEUHAUS, 42

Born 29 May 1967, Oakland, NE. Parents: larry & Helen Neuhaus. Grad. of Lyons HS. Welder. Married Aug 27, 1988. Died Wed. 8 Jul 2009 in Dallas. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons, NE. Service: Tues., St. John's Lutheran Church near Lyons, NE.Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Survivors: A son, 3 daughters, his parents, a brother & others."The Ronnie Neuhaus Memorial Education Fund has been established for his children at First National Bank of Lyons, sponsored by Lyons-Decatur NE Class of 1985."

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 13 Jul 2009
Marjorie A. SCHOLD, 78 (photo)
Born 23 Jul 1930, Lyons, NE. Parents: Raymond & Eva (Blankenbeckler) McKenzie. 1948 grad. of Lyons HS. 28 May 1950: Married Donald Schold at Lyons, NE. Teacher. Lived on farm; moved into Oakland in 1998. Donald died 22 Apr 1999. Marjorie died Fri., 10 Jul 2009 at Oakland, NE. Service:Today, Salem Covenant Church near Oakland. Burial: Church cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: A son, a daughter, 4 gch., 2 g-gch.; a sister, a brother-in-law, a sister-in-law. Predeceased by her husband; a sister & 2 brothers-in-law.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 22 Jul 2009
Gerald L. BACON, 81 (photo)
Born 24 Mar 1928, Lyons, NE. Parents: William & Neta (Pond) Bacon. 1945 grad. of Lyons HS. 12 May 1951: Married at Decatur, NE. 1950-52: US Army. Farmer. Died Mon. 20 Jul 2009 at Lyons. Service: Thurs., Church of Jesus Christ Decatur Restoration Branch, Decatur. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, a daughter, 5 gch., 1 g-gch.; his twin brother, a sister-in-law.

Norfolk Daily News - Wed. 22 Jul 2009
Jack HAMPTON, 88 (photo)
Born 12 Feb 1921, Tekamah, NE. Parents: Charles & Edna (Smith) Hampton. 1938 grad. of Tekamah HS. 29 May 1940: Married Theo N. Nelson at Norfolk, NE; they lived at Norfolk. Worked 30 yrs for Norfolk Water Dept. Died Sun. 19 Jul 2009 at Norfolk. Service: Fri. Heartland Baptist Church. Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons, a daughter, several gch. Predeceased by his wife (6 Nov 2008); his parents, an infant sister & 3 brothers.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 30 Jul 2009
Dewey Dountain SHAWVER, Jr. 79 (photo)
Born 27 Aug 1929 near Lyons, NE. Parents: Dewey & Alice (Davidson) Shawver. 1946 grad. of Lyons HS. 9 Dec 1949: Married Wanda Whynona "Nonie" Luce at Lyons. They farmed. 1951: Moved to Idaho worked in lumber mill, drove truck. Moved to NE in 1970, but returned to Idaho in 1974. Nonie died in 2000. He moved to Lyons the next year. 23 Jun 2001: Married a second time. Dewey died Sun., 26 Jul 2009 at Lyons. Visitation: Fri., Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons. Service: Sat., Bethany Lutheran Church, Lyons.Burial: Thurs., 6 Aug 2009 at Menden Hall Cemetery, Onaway, Idaho. Survivors: His second wife; 4 daughters, a son, 5 stepchildren, 22 gch. & 17 g-gch.

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Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Mon. 3 Aug 2009
Jack A. COBURN Jr., 58
Born 20 Apr 1951, Omaha, NE. Parents: Jack Sr. & Betty (Kramer) Coburn. Served in US Navy. Married in Tekamah, NE.Resident of Tekamah. Died Sun. 2 Aug 2009 at hospital in Blair, NE. Visitation: Tues., Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah. Service: Wed., 5 Aug at First Presbyterian Church, Tekamah. Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur. Survivors: His wife, 9 children, 29 gch.; 2 sisters, a brother. Predeceased by his parents.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 4 Aug 2009
Kitty l. CHRIST, 44
Born 3 Dec 1964, Oakland, NE. Parents: Albert & Ruth Christ. Grad. of Lyons HS. Resident of Ponca. She died Sat. 1 Aug 2009 at hospital in Sioux City, IA. Visitation: Wed., Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons. Service: Thurs., Bethany Lutheran Church, Lyons, NE. Burial at city cemetery. Survivors: Her parents, a brother, 6 sisters.

Fremont Tribune - Fri. 14 Aug 2009
Mary L. BERGQUIST, 72 (photo)
Born 30 May 1937, Oakland, NE. Parents: Weldon & Nellie (Anderson) Engdahl. 1955 grad. of Oakland HS. Attneded Luther JC at Wahoo, NE; grad. of Immanuel School of Nursing, Omaha, NE. 23 Mar 1974: Married Keith Bergquist. They lived on farm. She died Tues., 11 Aug 2009 at Hooper, NE. Visitation: Fri., Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Service: Sat. Elim Lutheran Church near Hooper.Burial: Swaburg Cemetery near Hooper. Survivors:Her husband and a daughter. Predeceased by 2 sister, a brother. Memorials: Elim Lutheran Church, the Uehling Rescue Squad.

Norfolk Daily News - Wed. 19 Aug 2009; Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 20 Aug 2009
John N. LANDHOLM, 87

Born 9 Feb 1922, Cuming Co., NE. Parents: Edwin & Ruth (Persson) Landholm.1939 grad. of Oakland HS. 31 Dec 1944: Married Dolores Elaine Peterson near Oakland, NE. They farmed on 4 different farms - 1973, moved to Oakland. John died Mon. 17 Aug 2009 at Oakland, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Fri., Salem Covenant Church. Burial: Westside Cemetery. Survivors: A daughter, 5 sons, 14 gch., 21 g-gch.; 3 sisters. Predeceased by his wife (21 Dec 2007); a brother, 2 brothers-in-law, a g-gch.

Norfolk Daily News - Thurs. 20 Aug 2009
Kenneth D. GUILL, 79 (photo)
Born 7 Apr 1930 near Decatur, NE. Parents: Thomas C. & Rose H. (Ebert) Guill. Served in USAF. 14 Jan 1951: Married. They farmed in Burt County until 1964. 1969: Moved to O'Neill, NE. 1972: Moved to Norfolk, NE. He died at home Wed., 19 Aug 2009. Visitation: Fri., Home for Funerals. Service: Sat., First United Methodist Church, Norfolk. Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, NE. Survivors: His wife, 5 children, gch. & g-gch.; a sister & a brother. Predeceased by his parents; a sister & brother-in-law - Esther & Carl (surname not given); a brother, Elbert; a brother-in-law, Walt; sister-in-law Leona. Memorials: First United Methodist Church Handicap Accessibility Fund.

Norfolk Daily News - Mon. 24 Aug 2009
James D. "JD" IRWIN, 58 (photo)

Born 26 Feb 1951, Lincoln, NE. Parents: James & Shirley Irwin. 1969 grad. of Tekamah HS.Bachelor's degree from Wayne State. Worked in family business, and then managed other companies. Wrote poetry. Died Thurs., 20 Aug 2009 at Norfolk, NE.Visitation: Mon., Home for Funerals. Graveside service: Tues., Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk, NE. Survivors: A daughter; his mother, a sister & her family. Predeceased by his father.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 26 Aug 2009; Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Thurs. 27 Aug 2009
Martha Ebba Cecelia NELSON, 86
Born 22 May 1923, Oakland, NE. Parents: Nils & Edith (Jonson) Swanson. Grad. of Oakland HS. 6 Jul 1941 Married Arthur L. Nelson near Oakland. They lived there until 1951, moved to farm near Herman, NE. She had been a resident of Wahoo, NE. Martha died Sun., 23 Aug 2009 at Yankton, SD. Visitation: Today, Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home Wahoo. Service: Thurs., Pohocco Lutheran Church south of Fremont, NE.Burial: Prospect Hill Cemetery, Elkhorn, N. Survivors: 4 daughters, a son, 10 gch., 11 g-gch; 4 brothers. Predeceased by her husband; a sister & 3 brothers. Memorials: Pohocco Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Fremont Tribune (death notice) - Mon. 31 Aug 2009
Evalyn L. AYER, 94

Resident of Lyons, NE. Died Sun. 30 Aug 2009 at Lyons. Visitation: Wed., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Thurs., First Presbyterian Church, Lyons. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Memorials to the church.

Fremont Tribune (death notice) - Mon. 31 Aug 2009
Donna V. GROTHE, 83

Resident of Lyons, NE. Died Sat. 29 Aug 2009. Service: Wed., Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons. Burial: Craig Cemetery. Memorials - Lyons Fire and Rescue.

Fremont Tribune (death notice) - Mon. 31 Aug 2009
Lynette F. HAYWORTH, 76

Resident of Lyons. Died Sun. 30 Aug 2009 at Fremont, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Fri., Memorial United Methodist Church, Lyons. Burial private, at later date.

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Fremont Tribune - Tues. 1 Sep 2009
Evalyn L. AYER, 94
Born 14 Sep 1914 near Decatur, NE. Parents: Frank & Florence (Gregg) Darling. Family moved to Lyons, NE about 1923. 2 Sep 1933: Married Roy A. Ayer. They farmed; moved to Lyons in 1957. Evalyn died Sun. 30 Aug 2009 at Lyons. Visitation: Wed., Pelah Funeral Home, Lyons. Service: Thurs., First Presbyterian Church, Lyons. Burial at city cemetery. Survivors: 3 daughter, a son, 14 gch., 33 g-gch., 27 gg-gch. Predeceased by her husband, a son, and other relatives. Memorials to the church.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 1 Sep 2009
Donna V. GROTHE, 83 (photo)
Born 5 Mar 1926 near Logan, IA. Parents: Orville J. & Maude E. (Davis) Sears. 23 Jun 1950: Married Richard Grothe at Omaha, NE. They farmed near Craig, NE. Later, moved to Lyons, NE. Richard died 25 Nov 2008. Donna died Sat. 29 Aug 2009 at Lyons. Service: Wed. Pelan Funeral Home. Burial: Craig Cemetery. Survivors: 2 brothers. Memorials: Lyons Fire and Rescue.
Donna V. Grothe, 83, of Lyons died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at her home in Lyons.

Grand Island Independent - Wed. 2 Sep 2009
Agnes LaVaughn HAYES, 82 (photo)
Born 5 Apr 1927, Tekamah, NE. Parents: James Albert & Eliza Ann (Salisbury) Barger. 21 Jan 1947: Married Arlo E. Hayes at Bellville, KS. They farmed near Marquette, NE. 1999: Moved Grand Island, NE. Arlo died 23 Jun 2001. Agnes died Tues., 1 Sep 2009 at Grand Island, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Higby-McQuiston Mortuary, Aurora, NE. Graveside service will be Fri. at Richland Cemetery near Marquette, NE. Survivors: 3 daughters, one son, 14 gch., 53 g-gch., 6 gg-gch. Predeceased by her husband; her parents; 2 brothers - Jim & Harvey Barger; 4 sisters - Mabel Quick, Louise Hayes, Odile Smith & Florence Ball.

Fremont Tribune - Fri. 4 Sep 2009
Twila M. CARLSON, 75

Born 15 Aug 1934, Oakland, NE. Parents: Carl J. "Clarence" & Fern Carlson. 1941: She moved to Hooper, NE. 1992: Moved to Lincoln, NE. Nov 1993: She moved to Fremont where she died Wed. 2 Sep 2009. Memorial service today at A. J. Merrick Manor Chapel. Burial: Hooper Cemetery (later date). Arrangements: Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont, NE.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 9 Sep 2009
Marvin William HOEGEMEYER, 95 (photo)
Born 19 Dec 1913, near Lyons, NE. Parents: August & Fredricka (Weitzenkamp) Hoegemeyer. 1932 grad. of Lyons HS. Attended Boyles Business College, Omaha, NE. 2 Aug 1939: Married Sarabelle Sears at Walthill. They farmed near Lyons, NE. He died Fri. 4 Sep 2009 at Lyons, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons. Service: Thurs., St. John's Lutheran Church near Lyons. Burial at the church cemetery. Survivors: a son, a daughter, 5 gch., 10 g-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by his wife, 2 brothers, 2 sisters. Memorials: St. John's Lutheran Church, or Logan Valley Manor Wishing Well Fund.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 16 Sep 2009
Myron A. CHRISTENSEN, 91 (photo)
Born 3 Dec 1917 on farm near Lyons, NE. Parents: Fred & Louise (Hansen) Christensen. Attended Oakland HS, Dana College & UN. WW II: US Army Air Corps (pilot). 24 Dec 1942: Married Ruth Lyksett of Wisconsin. They farmed; owned an implement business. He was elected Burt Co. clerk. Was postmaster of Oakland, NE. He died Sun., 13 Sep 2009 at Lincoln, NE. Memorial service: Fri., First United Methodist Church, Oakland. Burial: Grace Lutheran Cemetery near Craig, NE. Arrangements: Pelan Furneral Services. Survivors: 2 daughters, a son, 7 gch, 2 g-gch.; a sister and a sister-in-law. Predeceased by his wife, a daughter, 3 brothers & 2 sisters. Memorials: United Methodist Church and the Friends of Oakland Foundation.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 17 Sep 2009
Kendra Kae CLOUGH, 51

Born 4 Aug 1958, Oakland, NE. Parents: Wayne & Marjorie (Eriksen) Sommerer. 1976 grad. of Logan View HS. Attended Wayne State. Married Kevin Larson; then divorced. Married Pat Clough at Hooper, NE. Cook. She died Wed., 16 Sep 2009 at home in Lincoln, NE. Visitation: Fri. Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont., NE. Service: Sat., Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th St., Lincoln, NE. Burial: Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln. Survivors: Her husband, a daughter, 2 brothers; other relatives. Memorials: Faith United Methodist Church in Hooper & the Lincoln Berean Church.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 21 Sep 2009
Eunice P. BOWDEN, 95
Resident of Tekamah, NE. Died Sat., 19 Sep 2009. Visitation: Tues., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Wed., First Baptist Church, Tekamah. Burial at city cemetery.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 23 Sep 2009
Bruce A. PETERSON, 76 (photo)
Born 10 Jun 1933, Wausa, NE. Parents: Arnold & Hilda (Angster) Peterson. 1950 grad. of Oakland HS. 13 Sep 1953: Married at Craig, NE. 1954-1956: US Army. Farmed in Burt County, NE. He died Sat. 19 Sep 2009 at Oakland, NE. Private family service: Fri., Craig Cemetery. Arrangements; Pelan Funeral Services of Oakland, NE. Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, a daughter, 3 gch.; 2 brothers and 2 brothers-in-law. Predeceased by 4 sisters.

Fremont Tribune - Fri. 25 Sep 2009
Frances P. TRANMER, 90 (photo)
Born 9 Mar 1919, Tekamah, NE. Parents: Kelsa Sr. & Ethel (Seymour) McKain. 30 Aug 1935: Married Wilber L. Tranmer at LeMars, IA. They farmed in Bertha community; moved to Tekamah, NE. Wilber died in 1989. Frances died Thurs., 24 Sep 2009 at Tekamah. Visitation: Fri., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Sat., First Baptist church, Tekamah. Burial at city cemetery.Survivors: a son, a daughter, 6 gch., 21 g-gch., 14 gg-gch.; 2 sisters-in-law. Predeceased by her husband, 3 brothers, a sister, a sister-in-law.

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Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 15 Oct 2009
Elvira E. HELLER, 91 (photo)
Born 5 Jan 1918, Hooper, NE. Parents: Clinton & Myrtle (Beahr) Strong. 23 Nov 1938: Married Lavere Heller at Lincoln, NE. He died 24 Apr 1976. She lived in Hooper, and then in Lincoln, NE. Nov 2006: Moved to Lyons, NE. Died Tues., 13 Oct 2009 at Oakland Heights. Service: Today, First Lutheran Church, Fremont, NE. Burial: Memorial Cemetery, Fremont. Arrangements: Moser Memorial Chapel. Survivors: Her daughter & her family; a sister; 2 half-brothers; 3 half-sisters; gch. & g-gch. Predeceased by her parents, her step-mother; 5 brothers - Joseph, Harry, John, Clifford & Richard Strong; sister Delorise Arp; nephew John Strong. Memorials: First Lutheran Church and Oakland Heights.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Thurs. 15 Oct 2009
James Roger QUICK, 77

Born 29 Aug 1932, Tekamah, NE. Parents: James Reed & Mabel (Barger) Quick. 1951 grad. of HS. 1952-55: US Army. Employee of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Retired in 1985 & moved to Missouri. Resident of Flemington, MO. Died 27 Sep 2009 at Hermitage, MO. Service: Mon., 19 Oct at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, NE. Burial: Blair Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, 2 children, 5 gch., 3 g-gch; 3 brothers & a sister.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 22 Oct 2009
Sharolyn R. COLLINS, 62 (photo)
Born 9 Feb 1947, Oakland, NE. Parents: Oral Dennis & Dorothy Elaine (Karlson) Peterson. 21 Oct 1977: Married Antone Cacatain. He died 22 Sep 1992. 11 Feb 1995: Married Mike Collins at San Diego, CA. Mrs. Collins died Mon., 19 Oct 2009 at Dakota City, NE. Service will be at a later date. Arrangements: Nelson Berger Northside Chapel , Sioux City, Iowa. Survivors: Her husband; a son & his family; a sister. Predeceased by her parents; her first husband; a sister Nancy Maake.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 29 Oct 2009
Jerry D. ANDERSON, 67 (photo)
Born 5 Oct 1942, Sioux City, IA. Parents: Jerome & Lois Anderson. 1960 grad. of Lyons HS. 1962: Married at Bancroft, NE. They lived in Lyons. Carpenter. He died Mon., 26 Oct 2009 at Lyons. Service: Sat., St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: His parents, his wife, a daughter, a son, 6 gch., 2 g-gch.; a brother & 2 sisters.