NEGenWeb Project
2003 Obits
Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Sun. 5 Jan 2003
Donald W. ANDERSON, 69
Born 1 Jun 1933, Green, KS. Parents: Servert & Maxine (Ingrum) Anderson. Educated in Kansas. Truck driver, security guard. 1992: Married in Columbus, NE. Died Thurs. 2 Jan 2003 at Columbus. Service: Mon., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, a step-son & 2 step-daughters. 12 gch., 10 g-gch. Predeceased by his parents.
Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent (death notices) - Tues. 14 Jan 2003
Lawrence FINCH, 70
Resident of Fullerton. Died Sat., 11 Jan 2003 at Fullerton, NE. Arrangements pending at Palmer Funeral Home.
Note: Full obit not found in either newspaper.
Columbus Telegram - Tues. 14 Jan 2003; Grand Island Independent - Thurs. 16 Jan 2003
Elizabeth A. DELANEY, 89
Born 5 Feb 1913 near Gothenburg, NE. Parents: Thomas Andrew & Louise Anna Gertrude (Luschel) Stellman. Family lived at Purdum, Wolbach & Fullerton, NE. 1931 grad. of Fullerton HS. Attended Midland Lutheran College. Teacher. 5 Mar 1940: Married Frank C. Delaney at Aurora, NE. They farmed north of Fullerton. Mr. Delaney died 7 Feb 1973 at Lincoln, NE. Mrs. Delaney moved into Fullerton in 1975. She died Sun. 12 Jan 2003 at hospital in Central City, NE. Service: Thurs., First Presbyterian Church, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Arrangments: Palmer Funeral Home. Survivors: 2 sons, 2 gch., 1 gg-ch.; 4 brothers, one sister. Predeceased by her husband; her parents; 2 brothers - Louis & Thomas Stellman; a sister - Emma Pachunka.
Grand Island Independent - Tues. 14 Jan 2003; Columbus Telegram - Wed. 15 Jan 2003
David M. WOZNY, 60
Born 17 Nov 1942, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Louis & Frances Wozny. Educated in Nance County, NE. Lived in Wisconsin; & in Columbus, NE. Truck driver, heavy equipment operator. Died Sun. 12 Jan 2003 at Lincoln, NE. Visitation: Today, McKown Funeral Home, Columbus, NE. Service: Thurs., St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Columbus. Private burial at the church cemetery. Survivors: His mother; 2 daughters, 1 son; a sister, 2 brothers. Predeceased by his father; a son Steven Wozny; & a brother, Robert Wozny.
Columbus Telegram and Grand Island Independent - Sun. 19 Jan 2003
Athens M. CRAWFORD
Born 23 Sep 1929, Hamilton Co., NE. Parents: Einer P. & Minnie A. (Dahl) Olson. About 1931, family moved to Marquette, NE where she graduated from HS in 1947. Attended NE Central College. Taught in Hamilton & Polk Counties. 15 Jun 1949: Married William L. Crawford at Cooke Co., TX. They lived in TX & Alabama. Mr. Crawford died in 1989. Athens moved to Fullerton, NE. Mrs. Crawford died 17 Jan 2003, at Fullerton, NE. Visitation: Mon. at Victory Baptist Church, Fullerton. Service: Tues. at Monroe Evangelical Free Church (four miles south of Marquette on Hwy 16, six miles west). Burial in church cemetery. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home. Survivors: 4 children, 8 gch.; 2 sisters. Predeceased by her husband, her parents, & a sister Lulu Blossom.
Note: Her sister Muriel Amick died 16 Oct 2003 - see obit in GI Independent.
Columbus Telegram - Sun. 19 Jan 2003
Louis SAVAGE, 88
Born Louis Tomasievicz, 12 Aug 1914 in Nance County, NE. Parents: Thomas Tomasievicz & Julia Iwan. 1932 grad. of Clarks HS. 17 Jul 1941: Married Ivona Jones. "He was employed more than 40 years at Lockland Martin Burbank." Died Fri., 10 Jan 2003, Mission Hills, CA. Service: Tues. at Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary. Survivor: A sister living in Osceola, NE. Predeceased by his wife (died 1980), 3 sisters & 4 brothers.
Note: See 1920 Fed. Census Clarksville Twp, Merrick, NE ED156 p13A D141 F148; 1930 Fed. Census Clarksville Twp, Merrick, NE ED61-6 p3a D44 F44
Columbus Telegram - Sun. 26 Jan 2003 (modified the next day)
William HOLMSTEDT, 72
Born 17 Nov 1930, Genoa, NE. Parents: Mauritz Holmstedt & Ruth Whitaker. 1950 grad. of Genoa HS. 1953-55: US Army. 19 Feb 1958: Married at Central City, NE. They lived in Genoa. Truck driver, farmer. Died Thurs. 23 Jan 2003 at VA Medical Center, Omaha, NE. Service: Tues., Augustana Lutheran Church, Genoa. Burial at later date. Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, a daughter, 9 gch., 1 g-gch; a sister. Predeceased by his brother Frank, and a grandson.
Note: Obit of brother Frank published 16 Mar 2001 in Columbus Telegram.
Grand Island Independent - Fri. 31 Jan 2003
Edna R. KELSEY, 73
Born 16 Feb 1929, Cozad, NE. Parents: Harley & Mary Miller. 1947 grad. of Benson HS, Omaha, NE. 23 Nov 1948: Married Arthur L. Kelsey Jr. at Fullerton, NE. They lived in Grand Island, NE. Arthur died in May 1969. Mrs. Kelsey died Wed. 29 Jan 2003 at Grand Island, NE. Service: Mon., Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. Burial: Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Island. Survivors: A son, a daughter, a gch.; 2 brothers & a sister. Predeceased by her husband, her parents, a sister & a brother.
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Columbus Telegram - Sun. 2 Feb 2003
Roman SOCK, 72
Born 7 May 1930, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Philip & Helen (Jarecki) Sock. Grew up in Polk & Merrick Counties. 1951-52: US Army (Korea). Farmer, business owner. Died Sat., 1 Feb 2003 at Veterans Hospital, Grand Island, NE. Service: Tues., St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Silver Creek. Burial in church cemetery. Arrangements: McKown Funeral Home. Survivors: 3 sisters, 3 brothers. Predeceased by his parents; sister Elizabeth & brother James.
Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Sun. 9 Feb 2003
Marjory A. DRURY, 86
Born 25 Mar 1916, Nance County, NE. Parents: Bruce McGuire & Ada Trueblood. 1932 grad. of Fullerton HS. 29 Mar 1936: Married Howard Drury at her parents home. They farmed in Nance County until Dec. 1983, when moved into town. Mrs. Drury died Thurs., 6 Feb 2003 at Fullerton, NE. Visitation: Today at Palmer Funeral Home. Service: Mon., at United Methodist Church. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: Her husband, a son, 3 daughters, 11 gch., 16 g-gch.; one brother. Predeceased by her brother Marvin; 3 sisters - Ganetta Bell, Lillian Lumbard & Betty Coffin.
Note: See 1920 Fed. Census NE ED169 p2A D23 F24 - Loup Ferry Twp., Nance County, NE (w/p).
Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Tues. 18 Feb 2003
Raymond L. PETERSON, 89
Born 27 May 1913, Nance Co., NE. Parents: John & Alma (Erickson) Peterson. 1930 grad. of Fullerton HS. WW II: US
Army (SW Pacific). 1959: Married at Fullerton, NE. Farmer. He died Sun. 16 Feb 2003 at Hospice House in Omaha, NE. Service: Wed., First Presbyterian Church, Fullerton. Burial in the city cemetery. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home. Survivors: His wife, 2 daughters, 4 gch.; Predeceased by his parents; a brother - Ralph Peterson; 2 sisters - Ruth Seltz & Ruby Roach.Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Sun. 23 Feb 2003
Ruth TALLON, 89
Born 19 Mar 1913, Burwell, NE. Parents: William & Hulda (Gustafson) Owen. 1916: Family moved to Nance Co. 1930 grad. of Fullerton HS. 29 Aug 1934: Married (James) Donald Tallon at Taylor. They farmed near Fullerton, then moved into town. He died 13 Oct 1985. Methodist. Ruth moved to Lincoln, NE. Died Fri. 21 Feb 2003 at Lincoln. Service: Tues., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: A son, a daughter, 4 gch., 2 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband; 3 brothers - Archie, Lelan & Virgil Owen.
Note: See Fullerton's 1st 100 Years, 1879-1979 pp 148-9; 1920 Fed. Census NE ED104 p2 D21 F21: Council Creek, Nance, NE
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Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent (abbrev.) - Tues. 11 Mar 2003
Theodore LeRoy "Jim" FREDERICK, 86
Born 29 May 1916, Genoa, NE. Parents: Everett Frederick & Ida Gustafson. 1936 grad. of Fullerton HS. Married Lorraine Keith. Farmer. Methodist. 1996: Moved to Columbus, NE. Died Sun., 9 Mar 2003, Columbus, NE. Service: Wed. at Gass Haney Funeral Home, Columbus. Burial: Columbus Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, one son, one daugher; a brother & a sister. Predeceased by his parents & 2 sisters -Violet Muehlich & Eleanor Kissell.
Columbus Telegram - Fri. 14 Mar 2003; Grand Island Independent - Sat. 15 Mar 2003
Luann BROOKS, 46
Born 19 Aug 1956, Fremont, NE. Parents: Laurence & Alice (Reestman) Schmidt. 1975 grad of Bergan HS.7 Aug 1982: Married Michael Brooks at Fremont, NE. Worked in retail grocery business. Died Fri., 14 Mar 2003 at Genoa, NE. Service: Mon., Patrick Funeral Home, Genoa. Survivors: Her husband; 2 sons, 2 daughters, a gch.; a brother & 3 sisters.
Note: Obit the next day corrected birthdate to 13 Aug 1956.
Columbus Telegram - Sat. 15 Mar 2003; Grand Island Independent - Sun. 16 Mar 2003
Elizabeth VOICHAHOSKE, 94
Born 18 Oct 1908 near Petersburg, NE. Parents: John & Anna (Koch) Majerus. 4 May 1940: Married Dennis Voichahoske at Petersburg. They farmed in that area. 1947: Moved to Fullerton, NE. She died Thurs., 13 Mar 2003 at care center in Grand Island, NE. Service: Mon. St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fullerton. Burial in Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Palmer Funeral Home. Survivors: 3 sons, 4 daughters, 24 gch, 15 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband; 2 brothers - Pete & Joe Majerus; a sister - Mary Baumgartner.
Columbus Telegram - Sat. 15 Mar 2003; Grand Island Independent - Sun. 16 Mar 2003
Raymond T. STERN, 83
Born 17 Feb 1920, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Theodore Stern & Ida Graves. 1938 grad. of Fullerton HS. 25 Dec 1938: Married Geraldine Thomas. They lived in Clarks, NE. Farmer, auctioneer, business owner. Geraldine died in 1967. 21 Feb 1969: Raymond married Velma. They lived in Clarks, NE. Mr. Stern died Fri., 14 Mar 2003, at Aurora, NE. Service: Mon., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial in Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: A sister; 4 gch., 9 g-gch. Predeceased by his first wife; a daughter Sharon Ramsey; son Ted; sister Opal Boardman. Memorials: Hospice Care of Nebraska or the United Methodist Church in Fullerton.
Note: See 1930 Fed. Census NE ED 63-7 Fullerton Twp, Nance, NE p2b D36 F36 (w/p); History of Merrick Co. Nebraska, Vol I p376.
Columbus Telegram - Mon. 17 Mar 2003; Grand Island Independent - Tues. 18 Mar 2003
Dominic A. BOROWIAK, 85
Born 17 Sep 1917 on farm near Silver Creek, NE. Parents: Anton & Antonia (Zuroski) Borowiak. 29 Apr 1947: Married at Krakow, NE. They farmed, fed cattle. 1984: Moved to Grand Island, NE. He died Sat., 15 Mar 2003 at Grand Island, NE. Service Wed., St. Leo's Catholic Church in Grand Island. Burial in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Krakow, NE. Arrangements by Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. Survivors: His wife, a son, 3 daughters, 12 gch., 4 g-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by 2 sisters & 2 brothers.
Note: See 1920 Fed. Census NE ED171 p3A D50 F50: Prairie Creek Twp, Nance, NE (w/p); 1930 Fed. Census NE ED63-11 p2b F49: Prairie Creek Twp, Nance, NE (w/p).
Grand Island Independent - Wed. 19 Mar 2003
Ruth L. HOLTZ, 87
Born 21 Apr 1915, Cedar Rapids, NE. Parents: Gustave & Ada (Green) Lohn. Married Walter Holtz. He died 9 Aug 1999. Ruth died 17 Mar 2003 at home in St. Paul, NE. Graveside service will be Fri. at Elmwood Cemetery, St. Paul. Survivors: 3 sons, 2 daughters.
Note: See 1920 Fed. Census NE ED167 p11A D59: Fullerton Ward 3, Nance, NE (w/p); and 1930 Fed. Census NE ED63-6 p13b D338 F351: Fullerton, Nance, NE (w/p).
Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Wed. 19 Mar 2003
Grace H. PATTERSON, 92
Born 15 Nov 1910 on farm near Cedar Rapids, NE. Parents: Harry W. & Estella (Morris) Fenton. BS & MS from Kearney State College. Teacher. 5 Jun 1934: Married Kenneth Patterson. They farmed NW of Primrose, NE. Later had implement business at Mitchell, NE. After that, had a business at Minden, NE. Kenneth died in 11 Mar 1978. Grace moved to Boone Co. farm. She died Mon. 17 Mar 2003 at Albion, NE. Visitation: Today, Levander Funeral Home Albion. Service: Thurs., Primrose Prebyterian Church. Burial in Dublin Cemetery at Primrose. Survivors: A son, a gch. Predeceased by her husband; her parents; 6 sisters & a half-sister; 3 brothers.
Note: See 1920 Fed. Census NE ED173 p2A D25 F26: Timber Creek Twp, Nance, NE (w/p); 1930 Fed. Census NE ED63-14 p1b D19 F19: Timber Creek Twp, Nance, NE (w/p). Also - Boone County History, 1871-1985 pp 556-7
Grand Island Independent - Wed. 19 Mar 2003
Ethel "Georgia" SMITH, 79
Born 1 Dec 1923, Fullerton, NE. Parents: George Washington & Viola (Frazier) Omer. 1942 grad. of Fullerton HS. Teacher, RN. 22 Jun 1947: Married Cecil "Dale" Smith in Fullerton, NE. They ranched 8 years in the sandhills area. 1955: Moved to Broken Bow, NE; & then to Hastings, NE. Moved to California, & then NY City. 1963: Returned to live at Grand Island, NE. She died Tues. 18 Mar 2003 at Grand Island. Service: Wed., First Presbyterian Church. Burial in Fullerton Cemetery. Arrangements by Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home. Survivors: Her husband; a son, a daughter, 5 gch.; 5 sisters; a brother. Predeceased by her parents; sister - Mary Ann Hinrichs; son - Corey Sean Smith (4 Feb 1990).
Note: See 1930 Fed. Census NE ED63-6 p6b D135 F139: Fullerton, Nance, NE (w/p); Fullerton's 1st 100 years 1879-1979 p162 (C Smith).
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Grand Island Independent - Wed. 2 Apr 2003
Rose KOWALSKI, 93
Born 11 Nov 1909, Fullerton, NE.Parents: Frank & Veronica (Kuta) Shotkoski. Attended school in Cedar Rapids, NE. 1924: Moved to Loup City, NE. 22 Jun 1931: Married Peter J. Kowalskiu at Loup City. They had a feed & hatchery business. Rose died Sun. 30 Mar 2003 at Loup City, NE. Visitation: Wed. Higgins Funeral Home. Service: Thurs., St. Josaphat's Catholiuuc Church. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Loup City, NE. Survivors: 2 sons, 2 daughters, 10 gch., 8 g-gch.; a brother, a sister. Predeceased by her husband (17 Aug 1997); 3 brothers - Edward, Bernard & Arthur; 3 sisters - Clara Krzycki, Bernardine Shotkoski, and Emma Badura (twin to Rose).
Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent (brief) - Tues. 8 Apr 2003
Sylvester C. "Sy" WRIGHT, 85
Born 10 May 1917, Lorton (Otoe Co.), NE. Parents: Charles S. & Mary (Frank) Wright. Family moved to Silver Creek, NE. Grad. of Kramer HS in Columbus, NE; grad. of UN. 1942-46: US Navy. Thereafter he did theatre work in CO and CA. 1963: Retired to Corvallis, OR. 2002: Moved to Fullerton, NE. He died in Grand Island, NE on Sun. 6 Apr 2002. Service at later date in Fort Morgan, CO. Arrangements by Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Survived by a niece and a nephew. Predeceased by his parents & two sisters - Nioma Hardle & Alice Luther.
Grand Island Independent - Fri. 11 April 2003
Raymond C. AHLERS (middle name Carl)
Born 15 Feb 1928, Timber Creek Twp, Nance, NE. Parents: John Ahlers & Mary Olthoff. Served in US Army. Died Wed. 9 Apr 2003 in Fullerton, NE. Survived by his wife, 2 daughters, 3 sons. Visitation Fri. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Service: Sat. 12 Apr 2003, at Peace Lutheran Church near Belgrade. Burial in parish cemetery (behind the church).
Note: Predeceased by his parents, 5 brothers, 4 sisters.Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Fri. 11 April 2003
Charlie SMITH, 83
Born 7 Jun 1919, Carthage, MO. Parents: Ray C. Smith & Ollie E. Winchester. Served in military during WW II. Died Tues, 8 Apr 2003, Grand Island, NE. Service: Sat. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial at Fullerton Cemetery. Predeceased by wife Charmaine. Survived by one son & 5 sisters.Columbus Telegram - Tues. 15 Apr 2003
Floyd HANSEN, 88
Born 16 Feb 1915 at Lindsay (Platte Co.), NE. Parents: Mels Hansen & Mettie Jacobsen. WW II: US Army. Farmed & worked for Loup Public Power. Married 28 Dec 1949 to Olga Clausen, at Lindsay, NE. (Wife died 6 Sep 2001). Residence: Genoa, NE. Floyd died Fri. 11 Apr 2003 at Genoa, NE. Survived by nieces & nephews, one sister-in-law living in Portland, OR. Predeceased by 5 brothers & 1 sister. Visitation: Tues. at Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Services: 15 Apr at Augustana Lutheran Church, Genoa. Burial: St. Ansgar Cemetery near Lindsay.
NOTE: Personal correspondence in 1994 with Olga Hansen (his wife) - his parents were identified as Nels Hansen and Mettie H. Johnson.Columbus Telegram - Fri. 18 Apr 2003
Raymond ZOUCHA, 88
Born 18 Nov 1914 near Tarnov (Platte Co), NE. Parents: John Zoucha & Josephine Torczon. Farmed with brother, near Monroe & Genoa, NE. Mr. Zoucha died Thur. 17 Apr 2003 at Genoa. Rosary will be Sun. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Genoa. Service: Mon. at the church. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa, NE. Survived by 2 brothers.Grand Island Independent - Tues. 22 April 2003
Melvin T. FURBY, 82
Born 20 Nov 1920, north of Genoa, NE. Parents: Thomas L. Furby & Mae Iverson. Married. Mr. Furby died Sat., 19 Apr 2003, at Albion, NE. Visitation: Tues., Levander Funeral Home. Services Wed., Zion Lutheran Church, Albion. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, St. Edward, NE. Survived by wife & 4 daughters.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Columbus Telegram - Fri. 2 May 2003
Roy W. BABB, 103
Born 25 Oct 1899, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Edgar R. Babb & Eliza Rowley. Married 8 May 1923 to Amanda C. Knipphals. Died Wed., 30 Apr 2003, Fullerton, Nance, NE. Service: Sat. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survived by his wife, 2 children, 8 gch. Predeceased by siblings: Floyd "Bill" Babb, Ethel Shull, Etta Maybon, Hazel Mangus & Viola Morgan.Note: See Merrick Co. Marriages, Bk H, p354 #3524
Grand Island Independent - Sun. 4 May 2003
Velda M. GREEK, 78
Born 4 Nov 1924, Nance Co. NE. Parents: Frank Stoffel & Maria C. Venz. 1944 grad. of Wolbach HS. 1945: Married Harold Greek at Grand Island, NE (Harold deceased 1987). They farmed east of Wolbach, NE. Mrs. Greek died Fri., 2 May 2003, at Grand Island, NE. Funeral: Tues., 6 May at Wolbach Methodist Church. Burial: Hillside Cem., Wolbach , NE. Arrangements: Jacobsen-Greenway Funeral Home, St. Paul. Survived by a daughter, 2 gch.; a brother. Predeceased by her parents; her husband, a son; sister Freda Foster; 4 brothers - Reynard, Andrew, Bud & Herman Stoffel.Note: See 1930 Fed. Census NE ED63-12 p3b D57 F57: South Branch Twp, Nance, NE (w/p).
Grand Island Independent - Tues. May 6, 2003
Amanda K. BABB, 97
Born 6 May 1905, Hall Co., NE. Parents: John Knipphals & Sophia Hehenke. Lived at Phillips before moved to Nance County. 8 May 1923: Married Roy Babb, at Central City, NE. (He died 30 Apr 2003). Active in Extension Club, 4-H, etc. Mrs. Babb died Monday 5 May 2003, Fullerton, NE. Survived by a son, a daughter. Predeceased by her husband & 3 g-gch. Service: Wed. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery.Columbus Telegram - Wed. 7 May 2003
Esther SMITH, 88
Born 18 Jun 1913, Blencoe, IA. Parents: Gilbert Patrick & Alice Allender. 1934 grad. of Genoa HS. 1 Jan 1936: Married Kenneth Smith in Hollywood, CA. They lived in Santa Monica, CA; Saudi Arabia & Lebanon. Returned to CA, then moved to Denver, CO. 1988: Moved to Omaha, NE. Mrs. Smith died Tues 6 May 2003 in Omaha, NE. Service: Fri. 9 May, United Methodist Church in Genoa. Burial: Valley View Cemetery. Survived by 2 daughters in Omaha, NE; 3 brothers in Genoa, NE. Predeceased by her parents, her spouse, sister Bonnie Elm & brother Virgil Patrick. Memorial donations to Heart United for Animals, P.O. Box 286, Auburn, NE 68305.Grand Island Independent - Wed. 7 May 2003
Leonard H. WONDERCHECK, 83
Born 30 Aug 1919, Butler Co., NE. Parents: Arthur Wondercheck & Rose Matousek. 1934: Moved to Nance County. WW II: Naval Air Corps. 11 Oct 1943: Married at Smith Center, KS. Farmer, auctioneer, business owner. Active in several organizations. Mr. Wondercheck died Sun., 4 May 2003, Central City, NE. Service: Thurs. 8 May at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survived by his wife, a daughter, 3 sons, 6 brothers, 5 sisters, 10 gch., 4 g-gch. Predeceased by his parents, an infant brother, infant sister, etc.
NOTE: See Fullerton's 1st 100 Years, 1879-1979 page 101Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Sun. 11 May 2003
Ned MICEK, 67
Born 11 Jan 1936, Nance County, NE. Parents: Joseph Micek & Helen Uzendoski. 1953 grad. Fullerton HS. Raised cattle, farmed. Mr. Micek died 9 May 2003, Central City, NE. Service: Tues 13 May 2003, at St. Peters Catholic Church, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by 5 brothers & 4 sisters. Predeceased by his parents & a brother, Gerard.Columbus Telegram & Fremont Tribune - Wed. 14 May 2003
Donald ANDREASEN, 69
Born 7 May 1934 near St. Edward, NE. Parents: Gregor Andreasen Sr. & Eleanor Johnson. 1951 grad St. Edward HS. Farmed near Genoa, NE; heavy equipment operator, bank loan officer while in CA. 19 Jul 1959: Married Janet Pearson, at Genoa, NE (Nance Marriage Record Bk 7 p543). Mr. Adreasen died Tues. 13 May 2003, Genoa. Visitation: Fri., Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Service: Sat. 17 May, United Methodist Church, Genoa. Burial: Valley View Cemetery. Survived by a son, 2 daughters, a sister, 6 gch., 6 step-gch. Predeceased by his wife; parents, brother Gregor Andreasen Jr., and an infant grandson.
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Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise (Washington Co., NE) - Tues. 3 Jun 2003
Julius John BACKMAN, 87
Born 14 Mar 1916, Genoa, NE. Parents: John Backman & Amanda Segleboom. WW II: US Army. Farmer, mechanic. 6 Mar 1949: Married at Blair, NE. 1980: Retired from Fruehauf Inc. Mr. Backman died Sat., 31 May 2003 at Blair, NE. Funeral: Tues., 3 June at First United Methodist Church, Blair. Burial: Blair Cemetery. Memorials to the church, please. Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in charge. Survived by his wife, & 4 children with their families. Predeceased by 2 sisters - Ann Dischner & Elsie Nelson; a brother, Eric Backman.Columbus Telegram - Wed. 4 Jun 2003
Ruth Helen WHITMORE, 81
Born 7 Mar 1922, Genoa, NE. Parents: James V. Buchanan & Josephine Anderson. 1939 grad. of Genoa HS. 1941: Moved to Omaha, NE. Employed by US Army Corps of Engineers. Married Richard Whitmore (dec. 1981). Resident of Valley, NE. Mrs. Whitmore died Mon., 2 Jun 2003, at Omaha, NE. Service Thurs. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Omaha. Burial at Calvary Cemetery, Omaha. Survived by a sister-in-law & nieces. Predeceased by her husband, sister Eleanor Ferris, & brother Harold.Columbus Telegram - Mon. 2 Jun 2003; Grand Island Independent - Tues, 3 Jun 2003
Gary BAUE, 63
Born 5 Jul 1939, Genoa, NE. Parents: Arthur Baue & Dorothy Smith. 1956 grad. of Genoa HS. Served in USAF. 1959: Married in New Hampshire, while stationed there. Painter. Mr. Baue died Sat., 31 May 2003 at Genoa, NE. Service: Wed., First Congregational Church, Genoa. Burial: Valley View Cemetery. Patrick Funeral Home, Genoa, in charge. Survived by his wife, twin sons, a daughter, 2 sisters. Predeceased by his parents & a sister, Ruth Ann Hollatz.Grand Island Independent - Sat. 7 Jun 2003; Columbus Telegram - Sun. 8 Jun 2003
Velma A. CERNOUSEK, 84
Born 19 Sep 1918. Parents: Arthur Parkhurst & Anna Fitzpatrick. Married 27 Apr 1928 in Knox Co. to Frank Cernousek (dec. 2000). Mrs. Cernousek died Fri. 6 Jun 2003, at Fullerton, NE. Wake service: 8 June, Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Service: 9 Jun 2003, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Verdigre, NE. Burial in church cemetery. Brockhaus Funeral Home in charge. Survived by a daughter, 2 g-daus, 4 g-gch; one brother. Predeceased by a daughter Rowena & 2 g-daus.Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Thurs. 12 Jun 2003
Corbet Leslie "Corky" HANSHER, 83
Born 6 Feb 1920, Belgrade, NE. Parents: Robert "Roy" Hansher & Mildred I. Toogood. WW II: US Army. Employed by UPRR, and then Clarks Twp, Merrick Co, NE. 1945: Married at Central City, NE. Moved from Clarks to Columbus in 1999. Mr. Hansher died Tues. 10 June 2003, Omaha, NE. Private family service at Gass Haney Funeral Home, Columbus, NE. Burial in Clarks Cemetery. Survived by his wife, 1 son, 4 daughters, 1 step-son, 2 sisters, etc. Predeceased by 2 sisters, & an infant brother.
Note: Parents & infant brother are buried at Main Cemetery, Belgrade, NE. See BNGS Cemetery Book for Belgrade.Grand Island Independent - Fri. 13 Jun 2003
Bessie Eunice PENNEY, 94
Born 26 Nov 1908, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Walter & Gertie May (Lawrence) Hickerson. Waitress, sales clerk. Lived in NE, Iowa & California. 1991: Moved to Escanaba, MI where she died 22 Dec 2002. Service Sat. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial in the city cemetery. Survivors: A son, 3 daughters, 14 gch., 28 g-gch., 14 gg-gch.; a son-in-law; 2 sisters-in-law. Predeceased by her parents; a daughter Joyce Jones; 3 gch.; a daughter-in-law Beverly Sidders, ... a sister - Eva Spragg; 5 brothers - Harold, Leon, Orval, Roy & Melvin Hickerson.
Note: Her first marriage - Nance Co. NE Marriage Record Bk 5 p441... husband Milford Sidders. Divorced by 1930. See 1930 Fed. Census NE ED63-6 p3a D60 F61: Fullerton, Nance, NE.
Columbus Telegram - Wed. 18 Jun 2003
Edward V. KUDRON, 90
Born 4 Aug 1912, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Michael Kudron & Josephine Micek. 30 Nov 1935: Married Barbara Boro at Columbus, NE. WW II: US Army. Worked on AlCan Hwy after war. Owner: Kudron Excavating. Mr. Kudron died Sun. 15 Jul 2003, Columbus, NE. Visitation: Wed. McKown Funeral Home, Columbus. Service: Thurs. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial: St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery, Columbus, NE. Survived by 4 sons, a daughter, a sister, 23 gch. & 19 g-gch. Predeceased by his wife, his parents; 2 children: Mary Lou Franssen & Michael Kudron; 4 siblings: Stanley, Andy, Emma & Vera.Grand Island Independent (abbrev) - Wed. 18 Jun 2003; Columbus Telegram - Thurs. 19 Jun 2003
Pauline T. SMITH, 86
Born 29 Jun 1916, Duncan, NE. Parents: Joseph & Kathryn (Mostek) Dush. 1 Sep 1939: Married Robert E. Smith at Duncan, NE. They lived in California until 1950; moved to Silver Creek, NE. 1997: She moved to Genoa. Died Mon. 16 Jun 2003 at Genoa, NE. Service: Thurs., St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Silver Creek, NE. Burial at church cemetery. Arrangements: McKown Funeral Home. Survivors: 5 sons, one daughter, 17 gch., 15 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband; her parents; an infant son. Also deceased are 4 brothers - Alexyz, Aloys, Ben & Steve Dush; 4 sisters - Barbara Konwinski,Valeria Miller, Emily Pimper & Clara Osantowski.
Grand Island Independent & Kearney Hub - Sat. 19 Jul 2003
Leona SCHULTZ, 91Born 7 Jan 1912, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Giles and Minnie (Bruhn) Brooks. Attended school in Sherman Co., NE. 1 Oct 1930: Married Henry Schultz at Fullerton, NE. They farmed in Sherman & Custer Counties. Henry died 13 Jun 1972. Leona lived in Ericson, NE until 1974; moved to Litchfield, NE. She died Thurs., 17 Jul 2003 at Ravenna, NE. Service: Monday at Litchfield Christian Church. Burial will be in Arcadia City Cemetery. Arrangements: Rasmussen Mortuary, Ravenna. Survivors: 2 sons, 2 daughters, 13 gch., 44 g-gch., 8 gg-gch. Predeceased by her husband; a sister & a brother; 2 sons-in-law. Memorials to the United Methodist Church or Winters Building in Litchfield, NE.
Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Sun. 22 Jun 2003
Louis Edwin MYERS, 88
Born 18 Mar 1915, near Fullerton, NE. Parents: Edwin Myers & Louise Cowell. 1939: US Army. Survivor of Bataan Death March, Philippine Islands. 1947: moved to Walnut, IA where worked as manager of grain elevator. 1948: Married Jean Horacek at Grand Island, NE. Mr. Myers died Wed. 18 Jun 2003 at Atlantic, IA. Funeral: Mon., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial in Fullerton Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, a son, gch.; 2 sisters. Predeceased by his wife (30 Dec 2000); 2 brothers: Elvin & Melvin Myers.Grand Island Independent - Sat. 28 Jun 2003
Bernard L. WRUBEL, 81
Born 27 Dec 1921, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Clyde Wrubel & Vernice Boro. Mr. Wrubel died Fri. 27 Jun 2003, Grand Island, NE. Service: Mon., at auditorium of NE Veterans Home, Grand Island. Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home in charge. Burial in Burkett Cemetery (Nebraska Veterans Home). Survived by 4 sisters & 1 brother.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Albuquerque Journal - Tues. 1 Jul 2003 (thanks to K. Christensen)
Inga Ann Ross PRATT, 98
Born 30 Sep 1904, Genoa, NE. BS degree from KS State, Manhattan, KS. 1925: Married Bruce Pratt at Manhattan, KS. Mrs. Pratt died Sat. 28 Jun 2003, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Service: Sat. 5 Jul at First Presbyterian Church, Pampa, TX. Private burial at Memory Gardens Cemetery, directed by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Memorial donations to First Presbyterian Church Book of Remembrance, 525 N. Gray, Pampa, TX 79065; St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 5301 Ponderosa, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110; Ronald McDonald House, 1011 Yale, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106; or Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, 518 Sunset, Manhattan, KS 66502. Predeceased by her husband (1973), and a daughter Jean Pratt Losher (1979). Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, 6 gch., 13 g-gch.Grand Island Independent - Tues. 1 Jul 2003
Victor V. DEMBOWSKI, 87
Born 11 Dec 1915, Austin, NE. Parents: John Dembowski & Lillie Michalski. Attended North Star School. 1945: Married at St. Paul, NE. Resided at Grand Island & St. Libory, NE. Farmer & construction worker. Mr. Dembowski died Sat. 28 Jun 2003, Central City, NE. Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul in charge. Service: Thurs., 3 Jul 2003, St. Libory Catholic Church. Burial: Westlawn Memorial Park, Grand Island, NE. Survived by his wife, a son (& his wife), a daughter (& her husband), a daughter-in-law; 10 gch, 6 g-gch. Predeceased by son Robert (29 Jan 2003); 4 brothers - Joe, Frank, Tony & Virgil; 3 sisters - Nellie Lee (twin of Victor), Clara Dembowski & Eleanor Lee.Columbus Telegram - Thurs. 3 Jul 2003
James L. HEMMER, 68
Born 1 Nov 1934, Lindsay (Platte Co.), NE. Parents: John Hemmer & Leona Mannlein. 1952 grad: Kramer HS, Columbus, NE. Served in US Army. Pilot, business owner, farmer & cattle raiser, auctioneer. Res: Genoa, NE. 1961: Married at Yankton, SD. Mr. Hemmer died Mon., 30 Jun 2003, Omaha, NE. Service: Thurs. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Genoa, NE. Burial: Valley View Cemetery. Gass Haney Funeral Home of Columbus in charge. Survived by his wife, 2 sons, 4 daughters, 15 gch., 4 g-gch.; 5 sisters. Predeceased by 2 brothers - Jerome & Ralph; a sister, Rosemary Koziol (& her husband, Gerard); a brother-in-law, H. Paprocki, 1 g-gch.
NOTE: See book "Lindsay, Nebraska 1888-1988" p 60. Some other relationships, see "Family of Andrew & Maryanna Paprocki", 1979 by Geraldine Priester.Grand Island Independent - Fri. 4 Jul 2003
Larry Phillip FUEHRER, 45
Born 16 Jun 1958, Albion, NE. Parents: Simon Fuehrer & Monogweene Maybon. Mr. Fuehrer died Wed., 2 Jul 2003, St. Edward, NE. Graveside service Mon. 7 Jul at Main Cemetery, Belgrade, NE. Levander Funeral Home in charge. Survived by his parents, a sister & brother-in-law.Columbus Telegram - Wed. 9 Jul 2003
Harold Edward PEARSON, 92
Born 13 Feb 1911, Genoa, NE. Parents: Simon Pearson & Augusta Peterson. Attended Monroe School (Platte Co.). 9 Jun 1940: Married Helen Wall, Genoa, NE. Lived in Monroe, built houses. Mr. Pearson died Mon., 7 Jul 2003 at Genoa. Visitation today at Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Service: Thurs. at United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial: West Hill Cemetery near Genoa, NE. Survived by 2 daughters, a brother, 2 sisters and a sister-in-law. Predeceased by his wife (14 Jun 1986) and brother Dwight Pearson.
Note: See History of Platte County, NE by Margaret Curry (1950), p845.Columbus Telegram - Sun. 13 Jul 2003
Jack ELM, 74
Born 16 Oct 1928, Genoa, NE. Parents: Herman Elm & Bonnie Patrick. 1946 grad. of Genoa HS; attended Milford Technical School. Served in US Navy. 19 Aug 1957: Married Mary Jo Tagart at Tecumseh, NE. Mr. Elm died Fri., 11 Jul 2003 at Norfolk, NE. Visitation Sun. at Patrick's Funeral Home, Genoa. Funeral will be Mon. 14 Jul 2003, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Genoa, NE. Burial in Valley View Cemetery. Survived by his wife, 3 daughters, 2 sisters, 5 gch. Predeceased by a son Sam, a brother Dean, and his parents.Columbus Telegram - Thurs. 17 Jul 2003
Walter D. YOKLEY, 76
Born 23 Aug 1926, Genoa, NE. Parents: Alvin & Mary (Christensen) Yokley. WW II: US Navy. Postal clerk, postmaster at Monroe, NE. 24 Jul 1949: Married at Genoa, NE. Resident of Genoa. He died Tues., 15 Jul 2003 in Omaha, NE, NE. Service: Sat. Genoa United Methodist Church. Burial in Valley View Cemetery. Arrangements: Rice Funeral Home, Genoa. Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 6 gch.; a brother. Predeceased by his parents; a son Patrick Yokley; 3 brothers - Leonard, Melvin & Charles Yokley; 3 sisters - Jesse Lundberg, Florence Martin & Mildred Olson.
Kearney Hub - Sat. 19 Jul 2003; Grand Island Independent - 19 Jul 2003
Leona SCHULTZ, 91
Born 7 Jan 1912, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Giles Brooks & Minnie Bruhn. Attended school in Sherman Co. 1 Oct 1930: Married Henry Schultz at Fullerton, NE. They lived on farms in Sherman & Custer Counties. Husband died 13 Jun 1972, and she moved to Ericson (Wheeler Co.). In 1994, she moved to Litchfield, NE. Mrs. Schultz died Thurs. 17 Jul 2003, at Ravenna, NE. Rasmussen Mortuary in charge. Service: Mon. 21 Jul 2003 at Litchfield Christian Church. Burial at Arcadia City Cemetery. Survived by 2 sons, 2 daughters, 13 gch., 44 g-gch., 8 gg-gch. Predeceased by her husband, a brother & a sister. Memorials to the United Methodist Church, or to Winters Building in Litchfield.Grand Island Independent & Columbus Telegram - Sun. 20 Jul 2003
Jack R. MANN, 77
Born 26 Jun 1926, Lincoln, NE. Parents: Claude H. Mann & Rose Vosika. 1944 grad Lincoln HS. WW II: US Army. Married in 1948 in Lincoln. Family moved to Fullerton in 1963, he owned & operated Jack Mann Ford. Later owned other businesses; was member & volunteer for several organizations. Mr. Mann died Fri. 18 Jul 2003, auto accident in Merrick County. Service: Mon. at First Presbyterian Church, Fullerton. Commital service: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Lincoln, NE. Survived by wife, a son, 2 daughters, 5 gch., a sister. Predeceased by his parents, and brother William.Note: For extract of wife's obit, see 11 Sep below.
Columbus Telegram - Tues. 22 Jul 2003
Phil J. ZAK, 82
Born 28 Apr 1921, Platte County, NE. Parents: John Zakrzewski & Catherine Kaipust. 29 Apr 1961: Married Marie Stec at Krakow, NE. They farmed south of Lindsay, NE. 1967: Retired to Monroe, NE. Died Sat. 19 Jul 2003, Columbus, NE. Visitation: Today, McKown Funeral Home, Columbus. Service: Tues., St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Genoa, NE. Burial in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Duncan, NE. Survivors: His wife, 2 daughters; 3 sisters. Predeceased by his parents & 5 sisters - Anastacia Placzek, Leona Sliva, Helen Zajac, Frances Zakrzewski & Sister Geraldine Zakrzewski, O.S.F.
Notes: He has shortened the family surname. Wife's obit - see Feb 2007.
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Columbus Telegram and Grand Island Independent - Fri. 1 Aug 2003
Elsie A. MILLER, 88
Born 23 Jun 1915, Nance Co., NE. Parents: George B. Medbery & Agnes V. Bradley. 1933 grad. of Fullerton HS. 9 Mar 1949: Married Elmer Charles Miller, at Central City, NE. Mrs. Miller died Mon. 28 Jul 2003 at Fort Collins, CO. Service: Sat. at Palmer Funeral Home. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survived by 2 sons, 2 daughters, 2 sisters & a sister-in-law; 13 gch & 7 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband, her parents and a brother, Allen Medbery.Grand Island Independent - Sat. 2 Aug 2003
Elois L. NICHOLS, 79 (Given name Eloise?)
Born 9 Mar 1924, Belgrade, NE. Parents: Arthur McCurdy & Blanche Goodman. 19 Jun 1944: Married Neil C. Nichols at Fullerton, NE. They lived at Belgrade, Fullerton & Central City, NE. 1952: Moved to Grand Island. Mrs. Nichols died Thurs. 31 Jul 2003, Grand Island, NE. Visitation: Sun., All Faiths Funeral Home. Service: Mon., Evangelical Free Church, Grand Island. Burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Island, NE. Survivors: Her husband, a son, 3 daughters, 10 gch., 12 g-gch.; 3 sisters & a brother. Predeceased by her parents, & a brother Marvin A. McCurdy. Memorials to the Evangelical Free Church.
Grand Island Independent - Mon. 4 Aug 2003 (
Joan K. WETOVICK, 68
Born 16 Sep 1934, Ottumwa, Iowa. Parents: Stanley and Mary (Kolodji) Buretta. Grad. of Ottumwa HS. Married Paul Wetovick; they farmed near Fullerton NE. Paul died in auto accident 31 Aug 1976. Joan died Sat. 2 Aug 2003 at Grand Island, NE. Service: Tues., St. Peters Catholic Church, Fullerton, NE. Burial in Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Palmer Funeral Home. Survivors: 2 sons, a daughter, 8 gch.; 2 brothers and a sister. Predeceased by her husband; & a brother Francis.
Columbus Telegram, Grand Island Independent & Kearney Hub - Wed. 6 Aug 2003
Fred R. WHITNEY, 85
Born 28 Jun 1941, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Jacob Whitney & Mary Splichal. 1936 grad. of Fullerton HS. 1941 Grad. of UN. Married 1941, at Fullerton, NE. Teacher, farmer. Mr. Whitney died 3 Aug 2003 at Central City, NE. Visitation Wed. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Service: Thurs. at United Methodist Church with burial at Fullerton Cemetery. Survived by his wife, 3 daughters, 11 gch, 12 g-gch; a brother & a sister. Predeceased by brother, Joe.
Note: See Fullerton's 1st 100 Years 1879-1979, pp 118-119 & 138-139.Columbus Telegram - Mon. 11 Aug 2003
Janice DARTMANN, 60
Born 15 Dec 1942, Norfolk, NE. Parents: Clayton Miller & Dorothy Reiken. Grad. of Creighton HS. 1964: Married Raymond Dartmann at Creighton, NE. Mrs. Dartmann died Fri. 8 Aug 2003 at Genoa, NE. Visitation today at Patrick's Funeral Chapel. Service Tues., Word of Life Church in Columbus. Burial at Friends Cemetery near Genoa, NE. Survived by her husband, 4 sons, 2 daughters, 12 gch; 2 brothers & 3 sisters. Predeceased by her parents and a son, Roger Dartman. Memorials: Thomas Dartmann Trust Fund, c/o Genoa National Bank, 502 Willard Ave., Genoa, NE 68640.Columbus Telegram - Mon. 11 Aug 2003; Grand Island Independent - Tues. 12 Aug 2003
Robert T. HERVEY Jr., 51
Born 14 Aug 1951, Trenton, NJ. Parents: Robert T. Hervey, Sr. & Charlotte Knott(e). Mr. Hervey died Fri 8 Aug, 2003 at Fullerton, NE. Palmer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survived by 2 daughters, a son, a brother & 6 sisters. Predeceased by 2 sisters: Diane Hervey & Katherine Bevard.Grand Island Independent (obit) & Columbus Telegram (death notice) - Thurs. 21 Aug 2003
Stanley C. ZIEMBA, 75
Born 4 May 1928, Genoa, NE. Parents: John Ziemba & Mary Swantek. Mr. Ziemba died Wed. 20 Aug 2003 at Fullerton, NE. Visitation Fri. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Service Fri. at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Krakow (near Genoa), NE. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, 4 sons, a daughter, a brother & 5 sisters.Columbus Telegram - Sat. 23 Aug 2003
Maralee V. WILSON, 84
Born 29 May 1919, Genoa, NE. Parents: Willie Palmer & Mabel Peterson. 1936 grad. of Genoa HS. Teacher. Married 16 May 1942, to Emery Wilson. Farmed. 1974: Retired to Newman Grove, NE. Mrs. Wilson died 21 Aug 2003 at Albion, NE. Visitation today at Newman Grove Memorial Funeral Home. Service Sat. at Shell Creek Lutheran Church. Burial: Palestine Cemetery, Lindsay (Platte Co.), NE. Survived by a daughter and a sister; 3 gch & 4 g-gch. Preceded in death by her spouse (1982), and a brother.Grand Island Independent - Thurs. 25 Sep 2003
Darlene K. MEYER, 50
Born 30 Nov 1952, Columbus, NE. Parents: Joseph & Stella (Zywiec) Kowalski. Married Larry Meyer at Columbus. She died Mon., 22 Sep 2003 at Genoa, NE. Service: Fri., St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Genoa. Burial in Valley View Cemetey, Genoa. Arrangements by Rice Funeral Home. Survivors: Her husband, 2 sons, a gch. Also living are 2 brothers & 3 sisters. Predeceased by her parents, grandparents, and a brother Donald Kowalski.
Grand Island Independent - Wed. 27 Aug 2003
Gary Eugene MEDINGER, 56
Born 28 Jul 1947, Genoa, NE. Parents: Leo Peter Medinger & Caroline Henrietta Zima. Owned a gas station with a brother at Fullerton, NE; moved to Grand Island, NE. Mr. Medinger died Mon. 25 Aug 2003 at Lincoln, NE. Visitation Thurs & service Fri., both at Solt Funeral Home, Central City, NE. Burial: Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by 2 sons, 2 daughters, 4 sisters, 2 brothers. Predeceased by his parents; 2 brothers - Norman & LeWayne Medinger.Grand Island Independent - Thurs. 28 Aug 2003; Columbus Telegram - Fri. 29 Aug 2003
Mariann ZYWIEC, 65
Born 17 Oct 1937, near Belgrade, NE. Parents: Louis J. Landers & Erna M. Hellbusch. 1955 grad. of Belgrade HS. 1957: Married D. Sywiec at Central City, NE. Lived in Belgrade & Fullerton until 1964, moved to Central City. Author of 2 books. Mrs. Zywiec died Wed. 27 Aug 2003 at Central City. Visitation Fri. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Central City. Service Sat., at same church. Burial: Central City Cemetery. Survived by her husband, 2 sons, a daughter, 3 brothers & 6 gch. Predeceased by her parents, a daughter Lisa Hansen & a brother LaVern Landers.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Norfolk Daily News (death notice) - Wed. 3 Sep 2003
Anthony CRAIG, 49
Died 2 Sep 2003, Genoa, NE. Visitation Thurs. at Home for Funerals, Norfolk, NE. Service Fri. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Norfolk. Burial at Page Cemetery, Page, NE.Columbus Telegram - Wed. 3 Sep 2003; Grand Island Independent - Thurs 4 Sep 2003
Mathilda Ann OLTMANNS, 97
Born Belgrade, NE. Parents: Walter Tschudin & Eliza Imhof. 23 May 1924: Married Walter Oltmanns at Cedar Rapids, NE. Lived in Timber Creek area. 1980: Moved to Fullerton, NE. Mr. Oltmanns died in 1981. Mrs. Oltmanns died Mon. 1 Sep 2003 at Central City, NE. Service Friday at Peace Lutheran Church with burial in church cemetery. Palmer Funeral Home of Fullerton in charge. Survived by a daughter, 3 sons, 10 gch & 19 g-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by 2 sisters - Rose Blaser, & Martha Zurschmeide, 5 brothers - Carl, Oscar, William, John & Walter Tschudin. Memorials to the church or Litzenberg Long Term Care of Central City.Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Thurs. 11 Sep 2003
LaVerna Laura MANN, 76
Born 13 Jul 1927, Bee, NE. Parents: Vladmir Sobotka & Rose A. Pernicek. 1945 grad. of Lincoln HS. 26 Jun 1948: Married Jack R. Mann at Lincoln, NE. 1963: Moved to Fullerton, NE; worked at Fullerton Public School. Mrs. Mann died Wed., 10 Sep 2003 at Albion, Boone, NE. Visitation today at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Service Fri. at First Presbyterian Church, Fullerton. Burial: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Lincoln, NE. Survived by a son & 2 daughters, 5 gch.; a brother & a sister. Husband died 18 Jul 2003 (see above for extract of husband's obit).Grand Island Independent - Tues. 16 Sep 2003; Columbus Telegram - Wed.17 Sep 2003
Dorothy A. CUBA, 92
Born 2 Feb 1911, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Stanley Ednoski & Mary Torson. Grad. of Fullerton HS. 11 Jun 1929: Married August R. Cuba, Fullerton, NE. They farmed in Nance County until retired to Genoa. Mrs. Cuba died Mon. 15 Sep 2003 at Genoa, NE. Patrick Funeral Home in charge. Funeral service Wed. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Burial in Valley View Cemetery. Survived by a son, a daughter & a sister; 7 gch & 12 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband, son David, a grandson; 3 sisters & 5 brothers (none of the siblings named). Memorials: St. Rose of Lima Building Fund.Columbus Telegram - Fri. 19 Sep 2003
Richard BATTLES, 76
Born 2 Mar 1927, Genoa, Nance, NE. Parents: Stuart Battles & Marion Sandahl. 1942 grad. of Genoa HS. 1945-46: US Navy. Farmer. 13 Feb 1954: Married Deloris Schacher at Monroe, NE. 1990 Grad. UN (History major). Mr. Battles died Mon. 15 Sep 2003, at Genoa, NE. Patrick Funeral Home in charge. No visitation. Service Sat. at First Congregational Church. Burial in Valley View Cemetery, Genoa, NE. Survived by a son & a daughter, 3 gch. Predeceased by his wife, his parents, & step-mother Mae Olson Battles. Memorials to Genoa Medical Foundation.
Note: See "Who's Who in Nebraska", 1940 - Nance County chapter, p830 for father's brief bio.Columbus Telegram - Fri. 19 Sep 2003
Jean STRNAD, 83
Born 17 Apr 1920, Schuyler, Colfax, NE. Parents Andrew Heitz & Irene Pollard. 1936 grad. of Schuyler HS. School teacher. 12 May 1942: Married Mr. Strnad at Schuyler, NE. 1954: Moved to Nance County. Wrote neighborhood news for 2 Nance County & one Boone County newspapers. 1983: Retired to Genoa. Mrs. Strnad died Tues., 16 Sep 2003 at Columbus, NE. Visitation Fri. at Patrick's Funeral Home, Genoa. Service: Sat. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Burial in Valley View Cemetery, Genoa. Survied by her husband, a son, 5 daughters, 14 gch., 6 g-gch., 3 sisters. Predeceased by an infant brother Andrew, & a grandson.Grand Island Independent - Tues. 23 Sep 2003
Billy OSTRANDER, Jr., 82
Born 11 Apr 1921, Belgrade, NE. Parents: William Pell Ostrander & Minnie May Myers. Mr. Ostrander died Fri., 19 Sep 2003, at Hemet, CA. Cremated. Service at later date. Survived by his wife, 2 sons, 3 brothers, 5 gch, 7g-gch. Predeceased by 4 brothers - Leo, Vern, Orval & Kenneth; 2 sisters - Zella Schoening & Emma Tschudin.
Note: Sister, Emma Ostrander was wife of William E. Tschudin.Grand Island Independent - Tues. 23 Sep 2003; Columbus Telegram - Wed. 24 Sep 2003
Mabel E. IMUS, 91
Born 29 Feb 1912, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Samuel Kurth & Laura Anne Poole. Grad. of Genoa HS. 24 Sep 1929: Married Clyde Imus at Columbus, NE. They farmed in Nance County, moved to Belgrade in 1964. Mr. Imus died 16 Apr 1965. Mrs. Imus operated Belgrade Cafe. She died Sun. 21 Sep 2003 at Albion, NE. Service: Thurs. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survived by 4 sons, 2 daughters, 15 gch; also 2 sisters. Predeceased by her husband, an infant son Verle, 3 sisters - Faye Eggli, Eunice Miller & Irene Zimmerman; a brother, Arthur Kurth.Columbus Telegram - Wed. 24 Sep 2003
Charles L. ROWLEY, 83
Born 27 Jun 1920, Pender (Thurston Co), NE. Parents: Fred L. Rowley & Leonore Dinneger. Grad. of Wakefield HS. WW II: US Army Air Corps. 6 Jul 1941: Married Lorraine B. Bourks, at Newman Grove (Madison Co.), NE. Salesman & banker. Mr. Rowley died Fri. 19 Sep 2003 at Loveland, CO. Service at Patrick Funeral Home, Genoa, NE. Burial in Valley View Cemetery. His wife died in Jul 2002. Survived by a daughter, 2 gch; a sister in Michigan.Grand Island Independent - Thurs. 25 Sep 2003
Darlene K. MEYER, 50
Born 30 Nov 1952, Columbus, NE. Parents: Joseph Kowalski & Stella Zywiec. 1 May 1971: Married Larry Meyer at Columbus, NE. Resident of Genoa, NE. Mrs. Meyer died Mon. 22 Sep 2003, Genoa, NE. Rice Funeral Home in charge. Service Fri. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Genoa. Burial in Valley View Cemetery. Survived by her husband, 2 sons, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, a grandson. Her parents & a brother, Donald, are deceased.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Columbus Telegram - Sat. 4 Oct 2003
Theodore D. FUEHRER, 78
Born 23 Jul 1925 Palmer, NE. Parents: John Fuehrer& Rosie Switzer. Education: Country schools between Palmer and Fullerton, NE; Fullerton HS. 6 Feb 1958: Married at Aurora (Hamilton Co.), NE. Farmer. Resided in various NE communities; last at Bradshaw (York Co.), NE. Died Thurs., 2 Oct 2003 at Aurora, NE. Service: Mon., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial in Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, a son, 6 step-sons, 5 daughters, 1 step-daughter, 18 gch., 32 step-gch., 11 g-gch; 1 brother. Predeceased by brother Edwin Fuehrer.
Columbus Telegram - Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Mary MOSTEK, 99
Born 2 Jan 1904, Platte Co., NE. Parents: John & Kathryn (Pytel) Gavlik. 23 Nov 1920: Married Alex Mostek near Lindsay, NE. Died Thurs., 9 Oct 2003 at Genoa, NE. Service: Tues., St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Duncan, NE. Burial in church cemetery. Arrangements by McKown Funeral Home. Survivors: A son, a daughter, 7 gch., 12 g-gch, 2 gg-gch; a sister. Predeceased by her husband; & a son Lawrence Mostek.
Grand Island Independent - Fri. 17 Oct 2003; Columbus Telegram - Sat. 18 Oct 2003
Aila L. AHLERS, 85
Born 8 Jan 1918 in Nance Co., NE. Parents: Chauncey & Alpharetta (Irish) Underwood. 1935 grad. of Belgrade HS. 25 Sep 1940: Married Walter Ahlers at Timber Creek Church near Belgrade, NE. They owned/operated the Belgrade Grain Co. from 1940 to 1997. Walter died 2 Apr 1997. Mrs. Ahlers died Wed. 15 Oct 2003 in Central City, NE. Visitation: Today, Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Service: Sat., Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Fullerton. Burial: Belgrade Main Cemetery. Survivors: 3 sons, a daughter, 10 gch., 11 g-gch.; 2 brothers, 3 sisters. Predeceased by her husband; a brother, Clair Underwood.
Grand Island Independent - Tues. 21 Oct 2003
Margaret RUSSELL, 87
Born 21 Mar 1916, Fullerton, NE. Parents: John T. & Jessie (Whitney) Russell. 1933 grad. of Fullerton HS. Attended UN & Rockford Business College. Bank employee. Very active in community affairs. She died Sat., 18 Oct 2003 at hospital in Central City, NE. Service: Wed., First Presbyterian Church, Fullerton, NE. Burial in the city cemetery. Survivors: A sister; 2 nephews. Predeceased by her parents; a brother John "Jack" Russell; a sister-in-law Dorothy Russell.
Note: See Fullerton's 1st 100 Years 1879-1979 pp 116 (JT Russell) & 118-9 (JW Whitney);1920 Fed. Census NE ED167 p13A D32: Fullerton Ward 3, Nance, NE (w/p) & 1930 Fed. Census NE ED63-6 p2b D41 F42: Fullerton, Nance, NE (w/p).
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Grand Island Independent - Sat. 15 Nov 2003
Hazel EGGLI, 85
Born 17 Jun 1918, Platte County, NE. Parents: August Worden & Wauneta Sigea. 1936 grad. of Fullerton HS. Attended Kearney State Teachers College, then taught in Dist. 2, Nance County. 23 Aug 1942: Married Ben Eggli at Waynesville, MO. They farmed near Elm Creek, NE. 1986: Moved to Kearney, NE, and in 1999 to Ord, NE. Mrs. Eggli died Wed., 12 Nov 2003 at Ord. Service: Mon. at Ord Memorial Chapel. Burial: Kearney City Cemetery. Survivors: Her husband, 2 daughters, 7 gch., 4 g-gch; a brother Glenn Sigea, 2 sisters. Predeceased by her parents.
Note: Husband's obit (11 Jun 2006) identifies wife as Hazel Sigea, so seems that at least 2 children used their mother's maiden name.
Columbus Telegram - Sun. 16 Nov 2003
Thaddeus B. "Ted" SWIRCEK Sr., 86
Born 30 Apr 1917, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Joseph & Anna (Waholoski-Hebda) Swirczek. 1935 grad. of Kramer HS, Columbus, NE. 24 Jun 1941: Married Genevieve Jarosz at Cedar Rapids, NE. Mr. Swircek died Thurs., 13 Nov 2003 at Columbus. Service: Mon., St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial: St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery, Columbus. Arrangements: McKown Funeral Home. Survivors: 3 sons, 2 daughter, 7 gch. Predeceased by his wife; his parents; a sister Josephine and a brother Julius
Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent (abbrev.) - Mon. 17 Nov 2003
Vernon EGGERS, 78
Born 28 Jan 1925, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Harry Eggers & Pearl Nichols. Owned mechanics shop in Belgrade, toured with Dale Thomas Carnival. 20 Apr 1988: Married at Columbus, NE. Died Fri. 13 Nov 2003, Columbus, NE. Service Tues. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Belgrade Main Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, and 3 brothers.
Grand Island Independent - Tues. 25 Nov 2003
Edward M. KULA, 68
Born 6 Jul 1935, Merrick Co., NE. Parents: Alex Kula & Mary Yrkoski. Resident of Fullerton, NE. Died Sun. 23 Nov 2003, Central City, NE. Service: Wed. at St. Peters Catholic Church, Fullerton, NE. Burial will be private, at Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors: His wife Jean; a son and 2 daughters; 2 brothers, 6 sisters.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Columbus Telegram - Mon. 8 Dec 2003
Laura M. SOCK, 94
Born 6 Dec 1909, Duncan, NE. Parents: Frank & Helen (Czapla) Sokol. 18 Aug 1930: Married Charles G. Sock at St. Edward (Boone Co.), NE. They lived at Silver Creek, NE. 1989: She moved to Columbus. Died Sun. 7 Dec 2003 at Genoa, NE. Service: Wed., St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Silver Creek, NE. Burial in church cemetery. Arrangements by McKown Funeral Home. Survivors: 2 daughters, 2 sons, 18 gch., 21 g-gch.
Grand Island Independent - Tues. 9 Dec 2003
Kenneth Woodrow ANDERSON, 90
Born 16 Apr 1913, Spirit Lake, ID. Parents: Elmer Anderson & Gertie Springen. Family moved to homestead near Wright, WY. About 1921, they moved to Fullerton, NE. 1932 grad. of Fullerton HS. Served in US Navy. 1945: Ironworker at Grand Island, NE; 1969: Gillette, WY. Died Fri. 28 Nov 2004 at Gillette, WY. Graveside service: 3 Dec at Mount Pisgah Cemetery. Arrangements: Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, Gillette. Survivors: a sister, 4 nephews and 2 nieces. Predeceased by his parents; sister Lucille Gaddis. Memorials: American Legion Post 42.
Columbus Telegram - Sun. 14 Dec 2003
Barry GOTSCHALL, 50
Born 25 Aug 1953, Genoa, NE. Parents: Virgil & Delores Gotschall. Eagle Scout. Grad. of Monroe HS. 1975 grad. of Kearney College (degree in art). He died Thurs., 11 Dec 2003 at Columbus. (synovial sarcoma). Service: Mon., Gass Haney Funeral Home. Burial in Friends Cemetery near Genoa, NE. Survivors: His parents & a sister.
Columbus Telegram - Wed. 17 Dec 2003; Grand Island Independent (abbrev.) - Mon. 15 Dec 2003
Jean E KULA, 91
Born 17 Oct 1912, Nance Co., NE. Parents: John Zelazny & Eva Shotkoski. 5 May 1936: Married Frank Kula at Fullerton, NE. Lived at Silver Creek, NE. Died Sun. 14 Dec 2003 at hospital in Columbus, NE. Service: Wed. St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Silver Creek. Burial in church cemetery. Arrangements: McKown Funeral Home. Survivors: 4 daughters, 2 sons, 25 gch., 36 g-gch.; 2 sisters. Predeceased by her husband, daughter Janet Jones, son Jerry Kula; 3 brothers: Ed, Hubert & Phil Zelazny. Memorials: St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
Grand Island Independent - Thurs. 18 Dec 2003 (brief); Columbus Telegram - Fri. 19 Dec 2003
Paul E. SMITH, 84
Born 14 Jun 1919, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Cecil & Nellie (Castle) Smith. His family moved to Cedar Valley. Attended District 18 School. Ranched at Anselmo, NE. WW II: US Army Air Corps. 16 Sepee 1951: Married at Fullerton, NE. They farmed north of Fullerton in Cedar Valley. He died Tues., 16 Dec 2003 in Fullerton, NE. Service: Fri., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Burial at the city cemetery. Survivors: His wife, 5 sons, 5 gch., 1 step-gch.; a brother & a sister. Predeceased by his parents; a brother & sister-in-law - Dick & Carolyn Smith; an infant brother; other relatives.
Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Wed. 24 Dec 2003
Marvin D. EGGERS, 71
Born 8 Jun 1932. Parents: Harry Dewey Eggers & Pearl May Nichols. Raised at Belgrade, NE. 8 Mar 1960: Married Kyra K. Honeycutt at Grand Island, NE; lived there. Mr. Eggers died 21 Dec 2003 at Albion, NE. Service: Sat. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Belgrade Main Cemetery. Survivors: A son, 2 daughters, 8 gch.; 2 brothers. Predeceased by brother Vernon, daughter Kelly, son-in-law Christopher Denny, & daughter-in-law Lorrie Eggers.
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