NEGenWeb Project
2006 OBITS
Columbus Telegram - Tues. 3 Jan 2006
Robert J. CUBA, 69Born 7 Oct 1936, Genoa, NE. Parents: Joseph Cuba and Veronica Prososki. 1955-57: US Army. Farmer, heavy equipment operator. 3 Sep 1958: Married Mary K. Liss at Duncan, NE. 21 Jun 1992: Married a second time. Mr. Cuba died Sun., 1 Jan 2006, at home in David City, NE. Service: Thurs. at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Krakow (near Genoa, NE). Burial: church cemetery. Arrangements by Rice Funeral Home, Genoa. Survivors: wife, 5 sons, 7 gch., 5 g-gch.; a sister, a brother. Predeceased by his father on 21 Apr 1989 and his mother on 21 Aug 2001.
Columbus Telegram - Fri. 6 Jan 2006
Evelyn L. CHRISTENSEN, 82Born 23 Apr 1923, Lindsay, NE. Parents: Ben Christensen and Anna Lagoni. Lived at Genoa and St. Edward. 18 Dec 1942: Married Gerald M. Christensen at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church (Rosenborg, Platte County). They moved to Oregon about 1955. Died Thurs. 29 Dec 2005 at Redmond, OR. Survivors: a daughter, a son, 6 gch.; 4 sisters. Predeceased by husband, parents, a sister Eva Pearson and a brother Vernon Christensen.
Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Sun. 8 Jan 2006
Mary Deanne HOLDROFF, 51Born 27 May 1954, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Lowell & Helen Smoyer. 1977-81: USAF, legal specialist. Married 13 yrs. to Stephen Holdroff. Resident of Virginia Beach, FL. Died Sat., 31 Dec 2005. Service: Sat., 21 Jan 2006, Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors: husband & his parents, a daughter, a step-daughter, 7 gch.; 3 brothers, 4 sisters, other relatives. Memorials: Nance County Foundation, P.O. Box 373, Fullerton, NE 68638.
Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Wed. 11 Jan 2006
Emma M. WOZNY, 94Born 3 Sep 1911, near Fullerton, NE. Parents: Walter Torson and Hanna Pier. Grad. Greeley HS. Teacher. 19 Aug 1939: Married Bernard Wozny at Washington, DC. Lived "... Washington, D.C., Dodge City, Kan., Kansas City, Mo., Oklahoma City, Okla., and Lincoln before retiring in Grand Island." Mrs. Wozny died Sat. 7 Jan 2006, at Omaha, NE. Service: Thurs. at St. Peter Catholic Church, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Survivors: 3 sons and a daughter, 6 gch. 6 g-gch.; one brother. Predeceased by her husband (died 18 Nov 1992) and an infant son Gerald Joseph Wozny.
Columbus Telegram - Thurs. 12 Jan 2006
Luella T. ARNDT, 97Born 24 Aug 1908, Belgrade, NE. Parents: Eilert Hellbusch and Ella Janssen. 1926 grad. Kramer HS (Columbus, NE). 25 Aug 1931: Married Raymond W. Arndt at Columbus, NE. Mrs. Arndt died Tues., 10 Jan 2006 at Columbus, NE. Service: Sat. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Columbus. Burial: Roselawn Cemetery. Arrangements: Gass Haney Funeral Home of Columbus. Survivors: 1 daughter, 1 son, 8 gch., 12 g-gch.; 1 sister. Predeceased by husband, a son Ronald Arndt; a sister Elenora Rohlck and 3 brothers: Gus, Ernest and Arnold Hellbusch.
Columbus Telegram (funeral notice) - Tues. 10 Jan 2006; Grand Island Independent & York News Times - Thurs. 12 Jan 2006
James "Elston" HAMBLETON, 72Born 5 Aug 1933, Newkirk, OK. Parents: James C. Hambleton and Eva M. Nelson. 1942: Family moved to Lehi, UT. 1946: Family moved to Nance Co., NE. 1951 grad. Belgrade HS. 1956-59: US Army. 26 Nov 1958: Married Donna Meader at Holbrook (Furnas Co.), NE. She died 19 Jul 1993. 16 Apr 2001: Married C. (McDuffee) Edgerley at York, NE. Farmer, teacher, truck/bus driver. Died Sun., 8 Jan 2006 at Albion, NE. Visitation: Thurs., at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Service: Fri. at Fullerton HS. Burial: Belgrade Main Cemetery. Survivors: his 2nd wife; 4 daughters, 1 son, 3 step-children; one sister. Predeceased by his first wife; 2 gch., a step-grandson; 2 brothers: Harold and Marvin (infant); 3 sisters: Carrol Tuma, Lilian Cecilia Hambleton and Nina Jean Hambleton (infant).
Columbus Telegram (death/funeral notice) - Tues. 12 Jan 2006; Grand Island Independent - Thurs. 12 Jan 2006
Claire J. OSTRANDER, 97Born 28 Mar 1908, Unadilla, NE. Parents: William P Ostrander and Minnie M. Myers. 1926 grad. Belgrade HS. 9 Dec 1931: Married Velma Foland at Fullerton, NE. Farmed. 1941: Moved to Oregon, and then to Washington. 1963: Moved to Florida. 1973: Returned to Fullerton, NE. His wife died 29 Jul 2001 and he moved again. Mr. Ostrander died Mon. 9 Jan 2006 at Dickson, TN. Service: Fri. at United Methodist Church, Fullerton. Burial: Belgrade Main Cemetery. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home in Fullerton. Survivors: 2 brothers; 4 gch., 6 g-gch., 2 gg-gch. Predeceased by his wife and a son Claire; 5 brothers: Leo, Vern, Kenneth, Orval and Billy; 2 sisters: Emma Tschudin and Zella Schoening.
Note: For his family, see Nance Co. Marriage Record Book 2 page 383; 1920 Fed. Census NE ED173 p5B D90 F91 at Timber Creek Twp, Nance, NE
Grand Island Independent - Fri. 13 Jan 2006
Homer L. KILLHAM, 80 (photo)
Born 30 Jun 1925, Genoa, NE. Parents: Elmer Killham and Lula Kinzer. Grew up near Fullerton, NE. About 1941, moved to Grand Island, NE. 1943-46: US Navy. 1947: Married Dorothy Warner in KS. Dorothy died in 1980. 29 Aug 1986: Married second time. Lived in Grand Island where he was a truck driver. Mr. Killham died Wed., 11 Jan 2006 at Grand Island. Service: Sat. at Apfel Funeral Home. Burial: Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (at later date). Survivors: his second wife; a son, a daughter, 8 gch.; 2 step-sons, 4 step-daughters; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Predeceased by his first wife; a daughter Nancy Hetrick and a step-son David Martin. Also deceased: 3 brothers - Ernie, Virgil, and George Killham; 2 sisters: Frances Adams and Della Waterman.
Note: His parents and older siblings can be found in 1920 Fed. Census NE ED164 p4B D80 F80 at Council Creek, Nance, NEColumbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Tues. 17 Jan 2006
Bernice R. LESIAK, 87Born 11 Apr 1918, Platte Center, NE. Parents: John Jazwick and Apolonia Rozmus. Attended St. Michael's School at Tarnov (Platte County), NE. 7 Sep 1943: Married Louis A. Lesiak at Tarnov, NE. They farmed southeast of Fullerton until 1987 when moved into town. Mrs. Lesiak died Sat. 14 Jan 2006 at Grand Island, NE. Service: Wed. at St. Peter Catholic Church, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors: six sons, five daughters, 39 gch., 23 g-gch.; 2 sisters, 1 brother. Predeceased by husband (died 22 Dec 1998); 3 sisters: Sister Mary Karen O.S.F., Helen Sevcik and Florence Sheppard; 6 brothers: Michael, Leo, Paul, Adam, Edwin and John Jazwick; one son-in-law, Richard Liebig..
Notes: Maiden name originally Jazwiec, often misspelled in old records and extracted in considerable variety of forms. Look for her parents in the census for Lost Creek Twp., Platte Co., NE. Husband's family can be found in census records for Newman Twp., Nance Co., NE. His parents marriage - Nance Co. Marriage Record Book 2 p200
Columbus Telegram - Wed. 18 Jan 2006
Leon "Andy" ANDERSON, 81Born 4 Mar 1924, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Henry Anderson and Augusta Widle. 1942 grad. Genoa HS. 9 Jul 1952: Married at Joy, Illinois. Lived at Genoa, NE. Employee of Wheeler Transport for 46 years. Died Tues. 17 Jan 2006 at Lincoln, NE. Visitation: Thurs. at Patrick's Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Service: Fri. at United Methodist Church. Burial: Valley View Cemetery. Survivors: wife, one son; two daughters, 9 gch., 4 g-gch.; one sister. Predeceased by parents, brother Warren, sister Helen Wake and an infant son, David. Memorials: Genoa United Methodist Church or Genoa Medical Foundation.
Columbus Telegram - Wed. 18 Jan 2006; Grand Island Independent - Thurs. 19 Jan 2006
Mabel BOARDMAN, 95Born 2 May 1910 near Cedar Rapids, NE. Parents: Frank Nauenburg and Phoebe Jarvis. 30 Oct 1935: Married Robert Boardman at Columbus, NE. They lived on farms in Fullerton & Belgrade areas. 1954: Moved to Fullerton. Mabel worked as nurse's aide. Mrs. Boardman died Sun., 15 Jan 2006 at Fullerton, NE. Service: Fri. at Palmer Funeral Home in Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: Two sons, three daughters, 16 gch., 31 g-gch; one sister-in-law. Predeceased by husband (30 Jun 1984), son Charles in 1947, a grandson Bobbie Lee Boardman in 1964. Also deceased: 3 brothers: Jess, Lee and Frank Nauenburg.
Grand Island Independent - Fri. 20 Jan 2006
Leone BABCOCK, 91Born 10 Sep 1914, North Loup, NE. Parents: Harry (Henry) Stevens and Pearl West. "...grew up in Fullerton and later moved to a farm in the Davis Creek area of Valley County." 1933 grad. Ord HS. 15 Mar 1935: Married Gilbert Babcock at Ord, NE. They farmed near North Loup. Later lived at Ord and at Lincoln, NE. 1977: Returned to North Loup, NE. Died Thurs. 19 Jan 2006 at Ord, NE. Visitation: Fri. at Ord Memorial chapel. Service: Sat. at North Loup United Methodist Church. Burial: Hillside Cemetery, North Loup. Survivors: husband "Gib", a son, a daughter, 6 gch., 8 g-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by 6 brothers: Aylmer, Ralph, Clell, Burton, Dale and Glen Stevens; 2 sisters: Bernice Adamson and Shirley Adamson. Memorials to the church or to Valley County Health Systems Foundation.
Note: For her family see Nance Co NE Marriage Record Book 2 p193; 1900 Fed. Census NE ED143 p11b D208 F211 and 1920 Fed. Census NE ED173 p1B D15 F16, both at Timber Creek Twp, Nance, NE
Norfolk Daily News (death notice) - Fri. 20 Jan 2006; Grand Island Independent and Kearney Hub - Sat. 21 Jan 2006; Columbus Telegram - Sun. 22 Jan 2006
Vernon Eugene ZUMBRUNN, 78Born 9 May 1927, Belgrade, NE. Parents: Walter C. Zumbrunn & Lillian M Nieman. 25 Sep 1948: Married. Died Thurs. 19 Jan 2006 at Albion, NE. Visitation: Sun. at Levander Funeral Home, Albion. Service: Mon. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, NE. Burial: Main Cemetery, Belgrade, NE. Survivors: wife, 4 children; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Predeceased by infant twin sons.
Columbus Telegram - Sun. 22 Jan 2006
Joan L. "Punky" HASCH, 68Parents: Leon Larson and Ellen Swanson. Grad. of Genoa HS. Teacher - near Osceola, NE and in Texas. Died Thurs., 19 Jan 2006 at Frankfort, IL. Service: Mon. at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Lenox, IL. Burial: Wed. at Valley View cemetery, Genoa, NE. Local arrangements: Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Survivors: husband J. Bruce Hasch; a daughter and a son, 5 gch.; one sister and one brother. Predeceased by her parents.
Grand Island Independent - Sun. 22 Jan 2006
Kenneth Calvin OLSON, 81Born 31 May 1924, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Alfred & Millie Olson. Died Mon. 16 Jan 2006. Residence: Sun City, AZ. Arrangements: National Cremation Society. Survivors: his wife, a son, 2 daughters, 3 gch., 5 g-gch.
Note: His parents - see Who's Who in Nebraska 1940, Nance County chapter page 832; Nance County Marriage Record Bk 3 p466 #A151.
Grand Island Independent - Sun. 22 Jan 2006
Elizabeth Margaret PETERSEN, 98Born 19 Jan 1908, Missouri Valley, IA. Parents: Evan Williams and Minn Hiller. Married Fred Petersen, who died 3 Nov 1961. Lived in St. Paul and Fullerton, NE. Mrs. Petersen died Fri. 20 Jan 2006 at York, NE. Visitation: Mon. at Metz Mortuary in York. Service: Tues. at First Presbyterian Church, York, NE. Graveside service at Fullerton Cemetery, Fullerton, NE. Survivors: a daughter; 2 brothers.
Grand Island Independent - Sun. 29 Jun 2006; Columbus Telegram - Mon. 30 Jan 2006
Howard R. DRURY, 92Born 16 Apr 1913, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Philo Drury and Ethel Ruby. 1932 grad Fullerton HS. 29 Sep 1936: Married Marjory McGuire at Fullerton. Farmer. Mr. Drury died Thurs., 26 Jan 2006 at Fullerton, NE. Service: today at United Methodist Church. Burial: Fullerton, NE. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home. Survivors: 1 son, 3 daughters, 11 gch.., 17 g-gch.; 1 sister & a sister-in-law. Predeceased by his wife (died 6 Feb 2003), and a brother, William Drury.
Note: For his family see Fullerton's First 100 Years, 1879-1979 p150 (Ruby); and Nance County Marriage Book 3 p544 #229.
Columbus Telegram (abbrev.) and Grand Island Independent - Tues. 31 Jan 2006
Sena M. GREEN, 97Born 27 Aug 1908, Wolbach, NE. Parents: Peder Hansen and Marie Jorgenson. Husband Harry J. Green died 26 Nov 1981. Mrs. Green died Sat. 28 Jan 2006 at Fullerton, NE. Prayer service Wed. at Beverly Healthcare, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Survivor: one daughter. Predeceased by her spouse, daughter Gloria and 2 sons: James and Robert Green.
Grand Island Independent - Tues. 31 Jan 2006
Ella Mae SCHWIEGER, 85Born 15 Jun 1920, Crook, CO. Parents: Charles Moyher and Emma Hellbusch. Grew up at Bellgrade, NE. 12 Jul 1948: Married Alfred D. Schwieger at Omaha, NE. They lived at Grand Island. Mrs Schwieger died Sun. 29 Jan 2006 at Grand Island, NE. Visitation: Tues. at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. Service: Wed. at St. Pauls Lutheran Church. Burial: Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors: 3 sons (two with surname Friend), 2 daughters, 12 gch., 9 g-gch.; 3 sisters. Predecesed by husband Alfred in 2002, and by sister Dorothy Walgren.
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Columbus Telegram - Wed. 1 Feb 2006
Winfred G. LESLIE, 78Born 17 Feb 1927, Clarks, NE. Parents: Noah Leslie and Bessie Zarek. Attended school in Genoa, NE. 1945-47: US Army. 1 Jan 1948: Married at Fremont, NE. Lived in Columbus, NE. Methodist. Mr. Leslie died Mon. 30 Jan 2006 at Columbus. Service: Thurs. at Gass Haney Funeral Home. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park. Survivors: wife, mother, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 5 gch.; a step-brother & 2 step-sisters. Predeceased by his father, and his step-father Ross Irish.
Columbus Telegram - Sat. 11 Feb 2006
Harry "Pete" PATRICK, 90Born 23 Oct 1915, Genoa, NE. Parents: Gilbert Patrick and Alice Allby. Educated in Genoa. US Army Air Force. 13 Nov 1935: Married at Osceola, NE. Truck driver, blacksmith, mechanic. Died Thurs., 9 Feb 2006 at Genoa, NE. Visitation: Sun. at Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa, NE. Service:: Mon. at United Methodist Church. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa, NE. Survivors: a son and a daughter, 5 gch., 8 g-gch.; 2 brothers. Predeceased by a brother & 2 sisters. Memorials: the church, or Genoa Medical Foundation.
Note: See obit of sister Esther Smith (May 2003). Family can be found in 1920 Fed. Census NE ED164 p6A D11 F11 (Beaver Twp, Nance, NE)
Columbus Telegram - Thurs. 16 Feb 2006' Aurora News Register - Tues. 21 Feb 2006
Nellrene M. MAYBON, 89Born 28 Feb 1916, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Arthur H. Scott and Naoma Graves. 1934 grad. Fullerton HS. 14 Feb 1938: Married Myrle D. Maybon. They lived in Fullerton until 1996 when moved to Aurora, NE. Mr. Maybon died 6 May 2000. Mrs. Maybon died Wed. 15 Feb 2006 at Aurora, NE. Service: Sat. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons, one daughter, 8 gch., 13 g-gch; one sister in Idaho. Predeceased by her husband and her parents; an infant daughter, Nadean G. Maybon; 3 brothers: Clarence, Ray and Floyd Scott; a sister, Hazel Morris. Memorials: Fullerton Senior Center and Fullerton Rescue Squad.
Fremont Tribune obit - Fri. 17 Feb 2006
Ervin R. BOARDMAN, 86Born 28 Jun 1919, Fullerton, NE. Was previously a resident of Valley, NE. Died Thurs. 9 Feb 2006 at Mohave Valley, AZ. Survivors: wife, 2 daughters, 1 son, 6 gch., 15 g-gch. No service.
See extract of 1920 Fed. Census NE - Fullerton Twp, Nance County, ED165 p8B D169 F173
Columbus Telegram - Mon. 20 Feb 2006; Grand Island Independent - Tues. 21 Feb 2006
Dereath G. PICKREL, 83
Born 27 Feb 1922, Boone Co., NE. Parents: Jonas A. Orender and Eltha H. Holley. 1939 grad. Fullerton HS. 15 Jul 1939: Married Jim Pickrel at Fullerton, and they lived there. Jim died 23 Jul 1999. Mrs. Pickrel died Sat. 18 Feb 2006 at Fullerton. Service Wed. at Palmer Funeral Home. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: one son, 3 daughters, 13 gch., 25 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband, a daughter-in-law Jane Pickrel; a son-in-law Ed Grella; ..., 2 brothers: Kenneth and Keith Orender; 2 sisters: Irene McCurdy and Phyllis Shufeldt. Memorials: Fullerton Fire Department or Fullerton Rescue Squad.
Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Mon. 20 Feb 2006
Leo R. ZYWIEC, 76Born 18 Dec 1929, Duncan (Platte Co.), NE. Parents: Joe Zywiec and Pauline Mostek. 1950-53: US Army. 24 Jul 1951: Married at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Tarnov, NE. They farmed near Fullerton; owned the Loup River Inn for 10 years. Mr. Zywiec died Fri. 17 Feb 2006 at Albion, NE. Visitation: today at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Service: Tues at St. Peter Catholic Church, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors: wife, son and a daughter, 8 gch., 3 g-gch.; a brother and 5 sisters. Predeceased by his parents; daughter Connie Huse; 3 brothers: Frank, Louis and John Zywiec; a sister, Stella Kowalski.
Columbus Telegram and Grand Island Independent (photo) - Fri. 24 Feb 2006
Eleanor H. VOICHAHOSKE, 80Born: 20 Feb 1926, southwestern Nance Co., NE. (Maiden name: Czapla.) 1943 grad. Fullerton HS. 30 Nov 1946: married Edmund Stachura who died 12 Sep 1951. Eleanor returned to Fullerton, NE. 2 Oct 1956: married second to Bernard Voichahoske at Fullerton, NE. They farmed until retired to Fullerton in 1982. Bernard died 24 Sep 2004. Mrs. Voichahoske died Tues. 21 Feb 2006 at Fullerton, NE. Service: Sat. at St. Peter Catholic Church, Fullerton. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Survivors: 3 sons, 1 daughter, 11 gch; 2 brothers, 2 sisters and 2 sisters-in-law. Predeceased by her parents, and both husbands.
Note: See extract of second husband's obit, Sep 2004.
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Columbus Telegram (brief) and Fremont Tribune (photo) - Thurs. 2 Mar 2006
Gladys A. WENTZEL, 100
Born 4 Aug 1905, Genoa, NE. Parents: Levi Newell and Emma Oijerholm. 1922 grad. Genoa HS. 19 Mar 1927: Married Larry Wentzel at Omaha, NE. They lived in Seattle and Canada before moved to Fremont in 1937. Bookkeeper, office mgr. Mrs. Wentzel died Wed. 1 Mar 2006 at Fremont, NE. Visitation: Sun. at Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont. Service: Mon. at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Fremont. Burial: Hooper Cemetery. Survivors: 2 children, 4 gch. Predeceased by her husband (12 Dec 1968), infant son Larry Jr.; 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Memorials: the church.
Columbus Telegram - Sun. 5 Mar 2006
Glenna KRETZ, 71
Born 13 Nov 1934, St. Edward, NE. Parents: Glenn Williams and Myrtle Simpson. 1952: grad. St. Edward Public School. 4 Jul 1954: Married Everett Kretz at St. Edward, NE. They lived in Lancaster, CA until 1989 when moved to Genoa, NE. Mrs. Kretz died Fri. 3 Mar 2006 at Genoa. Visitation: Mon. at Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Service: Tues. at Augustana Lutheran Church. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa, NE. Survivors: husband and 2 sons. Predeceased by brother Ralph and 2 sisters: Katherine Fisher and Euna Lee Lewis.
Columbus Telegram and Grand Island Independent - Sun. 5 Mar 2006
Joe C. PLEBANEK, 71Born 5 May 1934, St. Edward, NE. Parents: Joseph Plebanek and Anna Cieloha. Attended Genoa HS. 1954-56: US Army. 26 Dec 1957: Married at Fullerton, NE. Worked in road & bridge construction. Died Thurs. 2 Mar 2006 at Fullerton, NE. Visitation: today at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Service: Mon. at St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial: Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors: wife, 1 son, 1 brother, 1 sister. Predeceased by his parents, 3 brothers (John, Clarence & Leonard "Sam"), and a sister Claire.
Grand Island Independent - Tues. 7 Mar 2006
LeRoy "Raymond" LANDERS, 76 (photo)Born 28 Jan 1930, Belgrade, NE. Parents: Louis John Landers and Erna Marie Hellbusch. 1947-1960: US Navy. Trucker. 1952: Married. Died Sat. 4 Mar 2006 at Ashton, NE. Service: Tues. at First Baptist Church, Loup City, NE. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Loup City. Arrangements: Higgins Funeral Home. Survivors: wife, 2 sons, 4 daughters, 15 gch.; 1 brother. Predeceased by 3 brothers: Alvin (infancy), Wesley and LaVern; a sister Mariann.
Columbus Telegram - Thurs. 9 Mar 2006; Grand Island Independent - Fri. 10 Mar 2006
Bonnie Faye CROUSE, 78
Born 7 Jan 1928, David City (Butler Co.), NE. Parents: Raymond Martin and Erma Hartline. Bonnie was raised by Aunt & Uncle, Phillip & Clara Snavely near Loretto, NE. 29 May 1947: Married Eddie Crouse at Snavely home near Albion, NE. They farmed near Albion until 1951, then farmed in Nance County. In 1975, moved to Fullerton, NE. Mrs. Crouse died Wed. 8 Mar 2006 at Fullerton. Visitation: Fri. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Service: Sat. at United Methodist Church. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons, 3 daughters, 20 gch., ...; a sister. Predeceased by her husband (10 Sep 2001), her parents, her aunt & uncle Snavely and their four children, and a brother Leon Kearney Snavely.
Columbus Telegram - Sat. 18 Mar 2006
Goldie BROOKS, 95Born 10 Jul 1910, Malmo, NE. Parents: Hans Erickson and Ella Johnson. Graduate of Malmo HS, Luther College (Wahoo, NE) and UN. Teacher. 1940's: Moved to San Diego, CA. 1950: Married Martin Brooks at San Diego, CA. He is deceased. Nov. 2004: Moved to Genoa, NE. Died Fri. 17 Mar 2006 at Genoa, NE. Service: Wed. at First Congregational Church, Genoa. Burial: Edensberg Lutheran Cemetery, Malmo, NE. Survived by a step-daughter, 2 nephews and 2 nieces. Predeceased by her parents, spouse, 3 brothers (Harvey, Hilyard and Arthur Erickson) and 2 sisters (Amy Houfek and Esther Erickson).
Note: on 22 Mar Columbus Telegram published notice that graveside service was postponed until Fri. the 24th.
Columbus Telegram and Grand Island Independent - Mon. 20 Mar 2006
Jessee Miles BISHOP, 68
Born 9 Feb 1938, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Preston Bishop Sr. and Lucy Nichols. 29 Jun 1959: Married at Fullerton, NE. Truck driver;; bus driver & custodian for Belgrade School. Methodist. Died Sat. 18 Mar 2006 at home in Belgrade. Service Wed. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Burial: Belgrade Main Cemetery. Survivors: wife, 2 sons, 2 daughters, several gch.; 6 sisters and 2 brothers. Predeceased by his parents. Memorial: American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
(See APPLEGIT-BISHOP-NICHOLS mini-genealogy on this website.)
Grand Island Independent - Sun. 26 Mar 2006
Johnny TAYLOR, 72 (photo)Born: 1 Nov 1933, Bethany, MO. Parents Orval Taylor and Anna Lowe. Attended school at Genoa, NE. US Army - 20 yrs. (two tours in Vietnam ; also served in Washington, Colorado, Germany and Alaska). 28 Dec 1952: Married. 28 Dec 1996: Married a second time. Died Tues. 21 Mar 2006, Grand Island, NE. Memorial service: Wed. at Cairo United Methodist Church. Arrangements: Kleine Funeral Home. Cremation. Survivors: a son, a daughter, 3 step-children, 10 gch.; 4 sisters, 4 brothers. Predeceased by his parents, an infant son James, and a brother Chester Taylor.
Note: Chester Taylor died Jun 2005.
Grand Island Independent - Mon. 27 Mar 2006; Columbus Telegram - Tues. 28 Mar 2006
Theodore I. "Ted" MALEK, 87Born 10 May 1918, Greeley, NE. Parents: Max Malek and Lucy Michalski. Educated at Walthill, NE. WW II: US Army Infantry. Farmed near Belgrade and Genoa, then moved to Grand Island. Died Sat. 25 Mar 2006 at Grand Island, NE. Service: Wed. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Arrangements: All Faiths Funeral Home, Grand Island. Survivors: 2 brothers, 3 sisters. Predeceased by 4 brothers: John, Peter, Leonard and Max Jr.; 2 sisters: Wanda Snyder (25 Mar 2006) and Angela.
Columbus Telegram - Tues. 28 Mar 2006
The Rev. George McQUINN, 50Born 19 Jan 1956, Omaha, NE. Parents: George McQuinn and Merlene Schumacher. Grad: South HS, Omaha. 19 Sep 1983: Married at Bassett, NE. They lived in the sandhills until 1993 when moved to Genoa, NE. Was pastor at Baptist Church, Kilgore, NE. Died Fri. 24 Mar 2006, Lincoln, NE. Service: Thurs. at Victory Baptist Church, Fullerton, NE. Arrangements: Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa, NE. Survivors: wife, mother, 2 brothers, 2 sisters. Predeceased by his father.
Grand Island Independent - Fri. 31 Mar 2006
William J. RIEF, 79Born 28 Dec 1926, Grand Island, NE. Parents: William Rief and Dora Ritter. Farmer. Died Wed. 29 Mar 2006 at Fullerton,NE. Graveside Service: Mon. at Grand Island City Cemetery. Arrangements: Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. Survivors: 2 sisters, 1 brother. Predeceased by his parents, sister Dorothy Holmstedt and brother Wilbur.
Note: brother Wilbur Rief died July 2005 at Fullerton, NE.
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Columbus Telegram - Sun. 9 Apr 2006
Bonnie ROOD, 80Born 27 Mar 1925, Genoa, NE. Parents: Harry Burrows and Louise "Tenny" Little. 1942 grad. Genoa HS. 26 Jul 1946: Married Norman Rood at Genoa. Was waitress at her mother's cafe for many years (Tenny's). Died Wed. 5 Apr 2006 at Genoa. Visitation: today at Patrick's Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Service: Mon. at United Methodist Church. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, NE. Survivors: her husband, a son, 2 daughters, 3 step-gch.; a brother & a sister. Predeceased by her parents and a brother, Gail Burrows. Memorials: Genoa Medical Foundation and the church.
Columbus Telegram (death notice), Grand Island Independent - Sun. 9 Apr 2006
William SISCO, 81Born: 28 Jul 1924, Woodworth, ND. Parents: Levi H. Sisco and Margaret M. Wescom. 17 Dec 1942: Married, lived in ND and MN. Began selling seed corn. 1970's: moved to NE. 6 Feb 1980: Married Bonnie Stouffer. They lived in Grand Island and St. Paul, NE. Bonnie died 16 Jun 2001. The following year Bill moved to Fullerton, NE. Mr. Sisco died Thurs. 6 Apr 2006 at hospital in Papillion, NE. Service: Mon. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial at Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: 1 daughter & her spouse; 3 step-daughters; a brother in ND. Predeceased by his second wife, son William R. Sisco, Jr.; sister Beryl Ginsbach.
Norfolk Daily News - Mon. 17 Apr 2006
Joan Shirley May HODGSON, 80
Born 22 May 1925, Stanton, NE. Attended Wayne State College. 21 Dec 1955: Married Robert Hodgson at Fullerton, NE. They lived at Tilden, NE. She died Sat. 15 Apr, 2006 at Stanton, NE. Visitation: Tues. at Brockhaus-Harlan Funeral Home. Service: Wed. at Faith United Methodist Church, Tilden. Burial: Tilden City Cemetery. Survivors: a daughter, a son, 5 gch., a brother. Predeceased by her husband and her parents.Grand Island Independent - Sat. 22 Apr 2006
Lemoine "Bud" BURKE, 88Born 17 May 1917 on farm northeast of Greeley, NE. Parents: Elmer Burke and Esther Allinder. 27 May 1951: Married at Genoa, NE. They lived on the "home place", raised cattle. Died Thurs., 20 Apr 2006 at Greeley, NE. Service Mon. at Greeley United Methodist church. Burial at Valley View Cemetery, Genoa, NE. Survivors: wife, 2 daughters, 6 gch. 2 g-gch.; 3 sisters. Predeceased by his parents, an infant son Elmer Lemoine Burke; 2 sisters.
Grand Island Independent - Sun. 23 Apr 2006
Ivan Dean SMITH, 71Born 25 Sep 1934, Fairfield, NE. Parents: Len Smith and Viola Brown. 1952 grad. Genoa HS. Served in US Army. 31 Aug 1957: Married at North Star Church, Nance Co., NE. Residence: Sargent, NE. Baptist. Died Thurs. 20 Apr 2006 at Grand Island, NE. Service: Mon. at Ord Memorial Chapel. Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Scotia, NE. Survivors: wife, a son, 3 daughters, 9 gch., 2 g-gch. Predeceased by his parents and 4 brothers: Melvin, Claire, Irvin and Orville Smith. Memorials: St. Francis Hospice, Grand Island.
Columbus Telegram
Mon. 24 Apr 2006
Lawrence "Larry" COLLINS, 75Born: 29 Jul 1930, St. Edward, NE. Parents: Fred T. Collins and Ethelyn M. Lawrence. 1948 grad. St. Edward HS. 22 Nov 1950: Married Dolores M. Olson at St. Edward, NE. Farmed in Boone County until 1991. Established Hilltop Christmas Tree Farm at Genoa, NE. Mr. Collins died Thurs. 20 Apr 2006 at Genoa. Service: today at First Congregational Church. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa, NE. Arrangements: Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Survivors: a daughter, a son-in-law, 6 gch., 9 g-gch; 1 brother, 3 sisters. Predeceased by his wife, a daughter Lynbda Irish; an adopted son, James Collins. Memorials: Genoa Medical Foundation.
Note: For extract of wife's obit, see June 2005.
Columbus Telegram
Mon. 24 Apr 2006
Ruth Marion KRUSE, 85Born 29 Jan 1921, Albion, NE. Parents: Otto Paul Herse and Lilli Romig. Grad. Albion HS. Attended NE Wesleyan and UNL. 28 Dec 1941: Married Norman W. Kruse. They lived at Fort Collins, CO while Norman attended the College of Veterinary Medicine at CO A&M. Moved to Beatrice, NE for 1 year, then to Genoa, NE for almost 28 years. Later lived in Lincoln, NE and Berthoud, CO. Mrs. Kruse died Wed. 18 Apr 2006 at Loveland, CO. Service: Tues. at Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa, NE. Burial: Valley View Cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons, 6 gch. 9 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband and her parents; a brother Richard Herse, twin brothers Harold & Howard Herse. and a sister Irene Goeres.
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Grand Island Independent and Columbus Telegram (abbrev.) - Mon. 1 May 2006
Selma WOITA, 97Born: 12 Nov 1908, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Michael Nowak and Catherine Uzendowski. 5 Feb 1955: Married Louie Woita. They lived in Lincoln, NE. She was recently a resident of Omaha, NE. Died Sat. 29 Apr 2006, Papillion, NE. Visitation: Mon., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Service: Tues. at St. Peters Catholic Church, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors: 3 step-children. Predeceased by her husband, 3 brothers (Tony, Frank & Louis Nowak) and 2 sisters Barbara Kula and Noma Rixstine.
Note: See 1920 Fed. Census NE ED170 p3B D60 F61: Newman Twp, Nance, NE where she is identified as "Sallie".
Grand Island Independent - Thurs. 4 May 2006
Larry V. TROSPER, 62Born 3 Jul 1943, Nance County, NE. Parents: Dean Trosper and Lillian Belitz. 1962 grad. Central City HS. 6 Mar 1965: Married at Central City, NE. They lived in Grand Island, NE. 1966: Joined the Grand Island Police Department. Involved in several youth programs. Died Wed. 3 May 2006, Omaha, NE. Visitation: Fri. at Apfel Funeral Home. Service: Sat. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Grand Island. Burial: Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors: wife, a son, a daughter and a foster-daughter, 5 gch.; his mother, 2 brothers, 2 sisters. Predeceased by his father, a brother Dennis Trosper, and a son Toby Trosper.
Note: Same newspaper includes a separate article about Capt. Trosper. Please see their archive.
Grand Island Independent - Thurs. 11 May 2006; Columbus Telegram death notice - Wed. 10 May 2006
Thelma GUTHARD, 92
Born 16 Mar 1914, Arthur Co., NE. Parents: George Eggert and Mary Thun. Married Edward Guthard. Lived in Cedar Rapids, NE. Died Mon. 8 May 2006, Newman Grove, NE. Service: Fri. at Fellowship Bible Church, Newman Grove. Burial: Belgrade Cemetery. Arrangements: Newman Grove Memorial Funeral Home. Survivors: 2 sons and a daughter, 16 gch., 27 g-gch.; a brother. Predeceased by her husband (1971) and an infant daughter.
Columbus Telegram - Sun. 14 May 2006
Edith J. SCHROEDER, 86Born 22 Jul 1919, Fullerton, NE. Parents: August Warholoski and Victoria Wetovick. 1937 grad. Columbus HS. 4 May 1942: Married Eugene M. Schroeder. After WW II, they lived in Columbus, NE. Died Fri. 12 May 2006, Columbus, NE. Visitation: Sun., McKown Funeral Home. Service: Mon., St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Burial: church cemetery. Survivors: a daughter and 3 gch.; a brother & a sister. Predeceased by her husband & parents. Also deceased - a son David Schroeder, a brother Alfred Warholoski and a sister Evelyn Kusek. Memorials: Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Columbus Telegram - Thurs. 18 May 2006; Grand Island Independent - Fri. 19 May 2006
Clarence "Maynard" PITCHFORD, 96Born 10 Oct 1909 near Chamberlain, SD. Parents: Clarence L. Pitchford and Grace Lull. Died Wed. 17 May 2006, Fullerton, NE. Service: Fri at Beverly Healthcare Chapel, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE.
Note: See 1920 Fed. Census NE ED167 p3A D68: Fullerton Ward 1 (his name extracted as Mangus? Pitchford)
Grand Island Independent - Sat. 20 May 2006
Wyland P. PROWETT, 93Born 6 Mar 1913, Chicago, IL. Parents: Harold L. Prowett and Bess C. Green. "... grew up in Nance County north of Palmer". WW II: US Navy Seebees (South Pacific). Residences: Iowa; Michigan; Harrison, Arkansas; Florida; Cushing, NE. Died Thurs. 18 May 2006 at St. Paul, NE. Cremation, no services. Survivors: five sons, one daughter. Predeceased by wife Magda; son Hal Prowett and step-son John Prowett. Memorials: American Heart Association.
Notes: His parents marriage: Nance Co. Marriage Record Bk 4 p85 #351: Fullerton, Nance, NE. See also - 1920 Fed. Census NE ED166 p5A D83 F85: Cottonwood Twp, Nance, NE.
Grand Island Independent and Columbus Telegram (abbrev.) - Sun. 21 May 2006
Russ E. ZYWIEC, 41Born 8 Jul 1964, Fullerton, NE. Parents: John Zywiec and Dorothy Bugay. Died Fri. 19 May 2006, Lincoln, NE. Visitation: Mon. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Service: Tues. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fullerton. Burial at Fullerton Catholic Church. Survivors: his mother & a brother.
Grand Island Independent and Columbus Telegram (death notice) - Sun. 28 May 2006
Rhonda J. BENHAM, 46
Born 27 May 1959, Fullerton, NE. Parents: James E. Hambleton and Donna Meader. 1977 grad. Fullerton HS. 11 Sep 1982: Married David Benham at Fullerton, NE. They lived in Oklahoma. 1991: She moved back to Fullerton. 27 Jun 2003: Married Albert Luetenschlager at Central City, NE. They lived at Palmer. She died Thurs. 25 May 2006 at Palmer, NE. Service: Tues. at United Methodist Church, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Belgrade Main Cemetery. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Survivors: her second husband, a daughter; a brother and 3 sisters. Predeceased by her parents and a daughter Kendra Benham.Note: Her father died 8 Jan 2006, see above.
Grand Island Independent and Kearney Hub - Wed. 31 May 2006
Wilma Pitchford HAYS, 98
Born 22 Nov 1907, Nance Co., NE. Lived at Fullerton, NE. Husband: R. Vernon Hays (dec.) Mrs. Hays died Sat. 11 Mar 2006, at Venice, FL. Graveside service: Sat. at Ansley Cemetery, NE. Arrangements: Govier Brothers Mortuary. Survivors: a daughter, 2 gch, 2 g-gch.
Note: See 1920 Fed. Census NE Fullerton Ward 1 - ED167 p3A D68 (w/p)
Columbus Telegram - Wed. 31 May 2006
Clarence NELSON, 101Born 9 Feb 1905 near Genoa, NE. Parents: Edward Nelson and Anna Nelson. Attended District 26 School. 4 Jan 1930: Married Anna Christensen at Central City, NE. Farmed near Genoa and Lindsay, NE. Died Sun. 28 May 2006 at Genoa. Visitation: today at Patrick Funeral Home, Genoa. Service: Wed. at Augustana Lutheran Church, Genoa. Burial: West Hill Cemetery, Platte County, NE. Survivors: 2 sons, 11 gch., 12 g-gch. Predeceased by his wife; daughter Arlene Sthal (sic); brother Allan Nelson, 2 sisters: Helga Smith and Clara Johnson; 4 gch.
Notes: Daughter's married surname should be Stahl. Marriage of Clarence - Merrick Co. Marriage Records Book I page 454 #I-454.
Columbus Telegram obit - Wed. 31 May 2006
Helen Sophie PROSOSKI, 93Born 12 Jan 1913, Loup City, NE. Parents: Charles Zelasney and Victoria Cieloha. 22 Feb 1938: Married Charles Prososki at Pilsno, NE. They farmed in Krakow area of Nance County. 1990: Moved to Columbus, NE. 1997: Mrs. Prososki moved to Genoa Long Term Care Center. Died Sat. 27 May 2006 at Genoa. Visitation: Wed., McKown Funeral Home, Columbus, NE. Service: Thurs. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Columbus. Burial: St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery, Columbus. Survivors: 2 daughters and 1 son; 11 gch., 34 g-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by her husband, & her parents; daughter Margaret Cech; son-in-law Joe Rinke; brothers Alex & Edward Zelasney; sisters Minnie Jarosz and Elizabeth Zelasney.
Columbus Telegram - Wed. 31 May 2006
Donald Vance SMITH, 86Born 1 Dec 1919, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Forrest Smith & Irene Finch. Grad: Fullerton HS. WW II: US Army Air Corps. 20 Sep 1946: Married Jeanne Ekstrom at Washington, DC. They lived at Albion. Mr. Smith died Wed. 17 May 2006, St. Edward, NE. Service: Wed. at United Methodist Church, Albion. Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion. Arrangements: Gass Haney Funeral Home, Columbus, NE. Survivors: a son, a grandson, and a sister. Predeceased by his wife & his parents.
Note: His parents - see Fullerton's 1st 100 Years 1879-1979 page 97 (MC Fitzgerald).
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Columbus Telegram - Thurs. 1 Jun 2006
Vivian "Nubby" DENMAN, 86Born 27 Apr 1920, near Monroe, NE. Parents: William Woxberg and Elsa Jernberg. 1937 grad. Genoa HS. 2 Aug 1954: Married Harold Denman at Genoa. Administrator of Genoa Community Hospital for 20 years. Died Tues. 30 May 2006 at Genoa. Service: Fri. at United Methodist Church. Burial: Valley View Cemetery. Arrangements: Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Survivors: husband & 3 cousins. Predeceased by her parents and an infant daughter Sonja (1962).
Columbus Telegram - Thurs. 1 Jun 2006
Marjorie P. LOCKARD, 83Born 11 Feb 1923 on farm north of Monroe, NE. Parents: Fred Peach and Violet Anderson. 1940 grad. Genoa HS. 2 Jun 1947: Married Richard Lockard at Belleville, KS. They farmed in Polk and Butler Counties, then moved to Columbus in 1959. Mrs. Lockard died Mon. 29 May 2006 at NE Veterans Home, Norfolk, NE. Service: today at First United Methodist Church, Columbus, NE. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Cemetery, Columbus. Arrangements: McKown Funeral Home. Survivors: husband, a sister, a brother, 3 gch. Predeceased by her parents, son Lonnie Lockard; 2 sisters: Lila Clausen and Maxine Smolinski. Memorials to the church.
Columbus Telegram - Sat. 3 Jun 2006
John RODRIGUEZ, 46Born 29 Aug 1959, Hyannis Port, MA. Parents: Luis Rodriguez and Carmen Velazquez. 1977 grad. Genoa HS. Married at Genoa. Resident of Genoa, NE. Self-employed. Died Wed. 31 May 2006, Omaha, NE. Service: Mon. at Gass Haney Funeral Home. Burial: Friend Cemetery, Platte County (near Genoa, NE). Survivors: former wife, parents, 4 sons, a daughter; 3 sisters, a brother.
Grand Island Independent - Tues. 6 Jun 2006; Columbus Telegram - Sun. 11 Jun 2006
Ben EGGLI, 88Born 1 Sep 1917 near Leigh, NE. Parents: Jon Eggli & Louisa Gerber. "The family moved to a farm in Nance County between Genoa and Fullerton." Attended Dist. 2 Shady Nook School. WW II: US Army (South Pacific). 22 Aug 1942: Married Hazel Sigea at Waynesville, MO. Following the war they farmed at Funk, NE (16 yrs), near Elm Creek (25 yrs). 1987: moved to Kearney, NE. 1999: moved to Ord, NE. Mr. Eggli died Sat. 3 Jun 2006 at Ord. Service: Wed. at Ord Memorial Chapel. Burial: Kearney City Cemetery. Survivors: two daughters, 7 gch., 4 g-gch.; 2 brothers. Predeceased by his wife (12 Nov 2003); 4 brothers: Paul, Roland, Edward, Fritz (his twin) Eggli; 3 sisters: Anna, Martha and Ella. Also deceased, granddaughter Ronna Bernt.
Notes: Given name Benedict. See 1920 Fed. Census Platte Co., NE ED199 p4a F57 (Sherman Twp.). See also, extract of obit of wife.
Aurora News Register - Tues. 6 Jun 2006
Kelly ZIEGLER, 39
Born 11 Oct 1966, Genoa, NE. Parents: Gary & Sharon Ziegler. Grad. Monroe HS. Died Tues. 30 May 2006, Columbus, NE. Service: Fri. at United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial: Palestine Cemetery. Survivors: her parents & a son; 2 brothers and a sister. Predeceased by grandparents: Ben & Marilyn Obrist, D.H. & Mildred Ziegler.
Columbus Telegram (death notice) - Wed. 7 Jun 2006; Grand Island Independent (photo) - Fri. 9 Jun 2006
Elva P. CANTRAL, 96Born 4 Jun 1910, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Robert B. Jackson and Mary E. Rawlings. Attended Fullerton HS and Belgrade HS. 1929 grad. Kearney Teacher College. May 1929: Married Hugh McBride at St. Edward, NE, and had a daughter. 15 Aug 1948: Married Maurice Cantral. They farmed in western Nance County. Adopted a child. 1986: Moved to Fullerton, NE. Died Tues. 6 Jun 2006, Central City, NE. Service Sat. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: daughter, adopted daughter, grandchildren. Predeceased by parents, husband Maurice (2 Jul 1985), sister Elma Nesbitt, and nephew Robert.
Notes: See Fullerton's First 100 Years 1879-1979, p136; 1920 Fed. Census Nance Co., NE ED172 p5A D81 F81 (South Branch Twp)
Columbus Telegram - Wed. 7 Jun 2006
Lillie WHITLOW, 93Born 5 Jun 1912 near Monroe, NE. Parents: John W. Davis and Anna Altmann. Attended Okay School District No 32. 1930: family moved to Genoa, NE. 1 Mar 1932: Married Lloyd Whitlow. They soon moved to Columbus, NE. Mrs. Whitlow died Sun. 4 Jun 2006 at Cozad, NE. Service: Fri. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbus, NE. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa, NE. Arrangements: McKown Funeral Home. Predeceased by her husband (26 May 1977) and a baby son, Tommy J.; her parents; sisters: Viola Benson, June Christensen, Anna Ditter and Gladys Seyler; brothers: Ernie and Noble Davis. Also deceased, her step-siblings: Charles Davis, John Davis, Muriel Mohr, Jessie Moore and Nellie Taylor. Memorials: Trinity Lutheran Church, KTLX Radio Station, the American Cancer Society.
Notes: Those identified as step-siblings were half-siblings (same father). Family can be found in 1920 Fed. Census for Platte Co., NE - ED195 p3b D49 F52 (Monroe Twp). Obit was re-published 13 Jun 2006 in Columbus Telegram.
Columbus Telegram (death notice); Kearney Hub - Fri. 9 Jun 2006
Helen Louise HIBBS, 86Born 29 Feb 1920, Webb, Iowa. Parents: William C. Binning and Louise Ross. 23 Jan 1946: Married Oren Dean Hibbs at Lexington, NE. Mrs. Hibbs died Wed. 7 Jun 2006 at Genoa, NE. Visitation: Sat. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home, Lexington, NE. Service: Sun. at Berean Bible Church, Lexington, NE. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Lexington. Survivors: 1 daughter, 2 sons. Predeceased by husband in 1986.
Grand Island Independent - Sat. 10 June 2006
Connie J. McCOIG. 57 (photo)Born 11 Jun 1948, Genoa, NE. Parents: Beryl McCoig and Jean Kelley. Attended school in Grand Island, NE. Died Mon. 5 Jun 2006, Las Vegas, NV. Visitation: Sun. at Apfel Funeral Home, Grand Island, NE. Service: Mon. at St. Pauls Lutheran Church. Burial: Grand Island Cemetery. Survivors: her parents, 3 daughters, a son, 6 gch.; a brother and a sister. Predeceased by a son Todd Whitaker.
Columbus Telegram, Grand Island Independent (photo) - Tues. 27 Jun 2006
Daniel R. SHARPLES, 19Born 15 Feb 1987, Grand Island, NE. Parents: John & Mary Sharples. 2005 grad. Fullerton HS. Died Sun. 25 Jun 2006, Fullerton, NE. Visitation:; Tues. Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Service: Wed. at Fullerton School Gymnasium. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: his parents, Grandparents Sharples and Bloyd; a brother & a sister. Grandparents Jerry & Bernie Costello are deceased.
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Columbus Telegram - Mon. 17 Jul 2006
Dorothy M. ROSENTHAL, 79Born 8 Nov 1926, Krakow, NE. Parents: Edmund Jarecki and Mary Barnash. 1945 grad. Platte Center HS. 23 Sep 1947: Married Larry Rosenthal at Platte Center. Died: Sun. 16 Jul 2006 at hospital in Columbus, NE. Service: Wed. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Platte Center. Burial: Sts. Patrick & Joseph Cemetery near Platte Center. Arrangements: McKown Funeral Home. Survivors: husband, 3 daughters, 3 sons, 15 gch., 11 g-gch.; a sister & a brother. Predeceased by her parents, and step-mother Philomena Jarecki; 4 brothers: Florian, Edmund Jr., Louis and Stanley (infant) Jarecki. Also deceased: son-in-law Wayne Wetgen and granddaughter Kelly Wetgen. Memorials: American Diabetes Association.
Grand Island Independent - Sat. 22 Jul 2006; Columbus Telegram - Tues. 25 Jul 2006
Margaret E BALDRIDGE, 89Born 19 Nov 1916, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Willis Baldridge & Pearl Barber. Died Fri., 21 Jul 2006, Fullerton, NE. No visitation. Service: Thurs., Palmer Funeral Home. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery.
Note: See 1920 Fed. Census NE ED167 p3B D53 Fullerton (Margaret with parents)
Columbus Telegram - Fri. 28 Jul 2006
Lloyd "Bud" Patrick, 93Born 3 Mar 1913, Mt. Pleasant, IA. Parents: Gilbert Patrick and Alice Allender. Attended Genoa Public School. 1944-46: US military, Pacific Theater. Nov 1935: Married Agnes Grossart at Greeley, NE. They lived at Genoa. Trucker. Died Thurs. 27 Jul 2006, Genoa. Visitation: Sun., Patrick Funeral Home, Genoa. Service: Mon. at Augustana Lutheran Church. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa. Survivor: one brother. Predeceased by his wife, 2 sisters, 2 brothers.
Note: See obits - sister Esther Smith (May 2003), brother Harry "Pete" Feb 2006. Family can be found in 1920 Fed. Census NE ED164 p6A D11 F11 - Beaver Twp, Nance, NE.
Columbus Telegram (funeral notice) - Sat. 29 Jul 2006
Sally Lynne PERSONS-BECK, 62Died 1 Jul 2006, Tucson, AZ. Service: Fri. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery.
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Columbus Telegram - Sun. 6 Aug 2006
Fred "Woodie" BELL, Jr. 73
Born 17 Oct 1932, Platte Co., NE. Parents: Fred Bell Sr. and Rose Reinke. Farmed near Columbus. Jul 1996: Moved to Fullerton Manor. Died Thurs. 3 Aug 2006 at Fullerton, NE. Graveside service: Tues. at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery, Columbus, NE. Arrangements: Gass Haney Funeral Home. Survivors: 3 brothers. Predeceased by his parents and a brother Gary Bell.
Grand Island Independent - Sun. 6 Aug 2006
Mary Lou SWANSON, 85Born near Fullerton, NE. Parents: Edward & Louise Myers. Married Elon Swanson. 1980: They moved to Mount Ayr, IA. Mrs. Swanson died (no date given). Service Monday at Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home, Mount Ayr. Survivors: her husband, a son, a daughter, 5 gch.; a sister. Predeceased by her parents & 3 brothers: Louis, Alvin and Melvin. Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Columbus Telegram - Fri. 11 Aug 2006
Stanley A. CZARNICK, 63Born 24 Apr 1943. Parents: Louis T. Czarnick and Helen Prososki. 1961 grad. Genoa HS. 1962-68: US Army Reserves. 9 Apr 1967: Married at Genoa, NE. Farmer. Died Wed. 9 Aug 2006 near Genoa, NE. Service: Sat. at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic church, Krakow, NE (Nance Co.). Burial: parish cemetery. Arrangements: Rice Funeral Home, Genoa. Survivors: wife, 5 daughters, 4 sons, 20 gch.; a sister, a foster sister & a foster brother. Predeceased by his parents, and infant sister Marcy Ann; 2 gch. Memorials: the church, the Genoa Rescue Squad or Genoa VFD.
Columbus Telegram (death notice) and Grand Island Independent - Sun. 13 Aug 2006
Alice A. MURPHY, 69Born 15 Sep 1936, Grand Island, NE. Parents: Clarence Murphy and Grace Nestor. Grew up in Fullerton, NE. Died Fri. 11 Aug 2006 at Central City, NE. Service: Mon. St Peters Catholic Church, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: a sister & 4 nieces. Predeceased by her parents, and a niece Linda McCray.
Note: Mother's obit published 10 Apr 1998.
Columbus Telegram = Fri. 18 Aug 2006
Lorraine A. "Laurie" KOWALSKI, 52Born 22 Apr 1954, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Andrew Voichoskie and Loretta Glaser. Attended school in Silver Creek and Columbus, NE. 21 Feb 1976: Married Jerry Kowalski. Died Wed. 16 Aug 2006, Genoa, NE. Visitation: Mon., McKown Funeral Home, Columbus. Service: Mon. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Columbus. Burial: St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery, Columbus. Survivors: husband, mother, 4 sons, 5 gch.; 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Predeceased by her father.
Columbus Telegram - Sun. 20 Aug 2006
Nina G. MITERA, 92Born 13 Nov 1913, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Oscar W. Roberts and Emma Bartholomew. Family lived in western NE, then moved to Columbus, NE. 28 Jul 1933: Married James P. Mitera at Columbus. They farmed nearby. Mrs. Mitera died Thurs. 17 Aug 2006 at Columbus. Service Tues., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Columbus. Burial: St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements: McKown Funeral Home. Survivors: a son, 3 daughters, 13 gch., 19 g-gch, 8 gg-gch; 1 sister. Predeceased by her husband & parents, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, 1 g-gch.
Columbus Telegram (death notice) - Fri. 25 Aug 2006; Grand Island Independent (photo) - Sun. 27 Aug 2006
Leota Ruth RICHARDS, 90Born 18 Apr 1916, Belgrade, NE. Parents: John H. Zimmerle and Ida Osborn. Attended school in Greeley Co., NE. 14 Feb 1934: Married Carl G. Wagner, at Fullerton, NE. They farmed near Belgrade. Carl died 27 Jun 1973. 9 Jun 1970: Married Dale Richards at Reno, NV (Dale died 17 Mar 1997). They lived near Monroe, NE. Mrs. Richards died Thurs. 24 Aug 2006, Genoa, NE. Service Mon., United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial: Osceola Cemetery (Polk County). Survivors: a son, a daughter, 8 gch., 10 g-gch. Predeceased by two husbands, 3 brothers, 6 sisters and a granddaughter.
Columbus Telegram - Wed. 30 Aug 2006; Grand Island Independent (abbrev) - Thurs. 31 Aug 2006
Lorraine L. SLIZOSKI, 90
Born 1 Jan 1916, Cedar Rapids, NE. Parents: Clyde Wrubel and Vernice Boro. Attended school at Clarks, NE. 17 Jan 1939: Married Ray "Babe" Slizoski at Fullerton, NE. They farmed near Fullerton. He died 1 Sep 1994. Mrs. Slizoski died Tues. 29 Aug 2006, at Columbus, NE. Service: Thursday, St. Peter Catholic Church, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Survivors: 2 sons, 2 daughters; a brother and 3 sisters. Predeceased by husband, daughter Irene Darling, grandson Russell Slizoski, grt-granddaughter Brenda Halsey. Also deceased - 3 brothers: Leo, Steve and Bernard Wrubel; 3 sisters: Dorothy Kudron, Pauline Nichols and Leona Vetick Sladek.
Note: Nance Co. Marriage Book 6 p306 - 17 Jan 1939: Married by Francis L. Kiebiazewski. Witnesses: Edward Slizoski of Ewing, Holt, NE & Frances Wrubel of Fullerton, NE.
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Columbus Telegram - Mon. 11 Sep 2006
Margaret SCHMIDT, 91Born 15 Jun 1915, Fullerton, NE. Parents: J. Arthur Fellers and Inez Cravath. 1 Mar 1941: Married Louis Schmidt at Omaha, NE. They farmed in Polk County. 1969: She moved to Fort Collins, CO. About 1975, moved to Columbus, NE to care for her mother. Mrs. Schmidt died Fri. 8 Sep 2006 at Genoa, NE. Visitation: Mon., Gass Haney Funeral Home, Columbus. Service: Tues. at First United Methodist Church, Columbus. Burial: Roselawn Cemetery. Survivors: a son and a daughter; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband (about 1969), her parents; 3 brothers: John, Arthur and Maurice "Bud" Fellers; two sisters: Mary Lou Fellers and Ruth Fyfe.
Columbus Telegram - Wed. 13 Sep 2006
Ronald D. REESE, 39
Born 9 Feb 1967, Genoa, NE. Parents: Donald Reese and Patricia Coon. 1985 grad. Monroe HS. Trucker. Lived in Columbus and then Monroe, NE. Died Mon. 11 Sep 2006, Omaha, Douglas, NE. Visitation: today, at Gass Haney Funeral Home, Columbus, NE. Service: Thurs: Monroe United Methodist Church. Burial: Gruetli Cemetery (Platte County). Survivors: a brother & a sister. Predeceased by his parents and an infant brother Richard Reese.
Grand Island Independent - Sat. 23 Sep 2006; Columbus Telegram (death notice) - Sun. 24 Sep 2006
Myreta E. NICHOLLS, 99
Born 1 Mar 1907 on farm west of Edgar, NE. Parents: Ernest Sugden and Elsie Organ. Married Wayne Nicholls, who died 24 Nov 1990. Visitation: Mon. Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons.
Note: Her husband was school superintendent at Fullerton, NE.
Columbus Telegram - Wed. 27 Sep 2006
Alphonse "Al" DUBAS, 69Born 11 Mar 1937, Nance County, NE. Parents: Frank Dubas Sr. and Frances Szewczyk. 1955-57: US Army. 15 Feb 1958: married. They farmed west of Genoa until 1994, then moved into town and he worked as an electrician. 6 May 1995: He married a second time. Died Mon. 25 Sep 2006, Genoa, NE. Service: Thurs., St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Genoa. Burial: Valley View Cemetery. Arrangements: Rice Funeral Home, Genoa. Survivors: wife, 7 children, 2 stepchildren; 17 gch.; six brothers, 3 sisters. Predeceased by his parents; brothers: Edwin "Dean" and Louis Dubas; sister Helen Kozak.
Columbus Telegram - Wed. 27 Sep 2006
Virgil SPUIT, 96
Born 31 Jan 1910 near Genoa, Nance, NE. Parents: Albert Lars Spuit and Minnie Aleta Jernberg. Attended school in Platte County, NE. 1 Feb 1939: Married Eva Swanson at Fremont, NE. Died Mon. 25 Sep 2006, Columbus, NE. Visitation today at Gass Haney Funeral Home. Service: Thurs., Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbus, NE. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa, NE. Survivors: 2 sons, 3 gch., 2 g-gch. Predeceased by wife, parents, and 5 brothers.
Note: Can be found in 1920 Fed. Census ED195 p5b D99 F101: Monroe Twp, Platte, NE (w/parents).
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Grand Island Independent - Sat. 7 Oct 2006
Warren W. LAKIN, 83Born 10 Mar 1923, Omaha, NE. Parents: Charles & Ethel Lakin. WW II: US Army. Welder for UPRR. Died Fri. 6 Oct 2006, at Fullerton, NE. Graveside service: Mon., Aurora Cemetery (Hamilton Co., NE). Arrangements: Higby-McQuiston Mortuary. Predeceased by his parents.
Grand Island Independent - Mon. 16 Oct 2006
Helen Elizabeth GILLHAM, 97Born 16 Aug 1907, Scotia, NE. Parents: Fred Weeks and Blanche Pope. Grad. of HS in Grand Island, NE. 15 Aug 1930: Married Harold Gillham at Fullerton, NE. They lived in Grand Island. Telephone operator. Member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Died Sat. 14 Oct 2006, Grand Island, NE. Service: Tues., All Faiths Funeral Home. Burial: Grand Island City Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, 2 sons, 13 gch., 18 gg-gch; a sister. Predeceased by her husband (died 1970), son Jan (KIA, 1968 in Vietnam); sister Florence Cunningham and brother Dr. I. D. Weeks. Memorials: to the church.
Grand Island Independent - Thurs. 19 Oct 2006
Lyle E. KNAPP, 85 (photo)Born 15 Nov 1920, Nance County, NE. Parents: Edwin Knapp and Rose Combs. Grad. of Fullerton HS. WW II: US Army Air Corps. 27 Sep 1947: married at Hildreth, NE. Farmed in Timber Creek area. Later lived at Palmer and Grand Island, NE; and Longmont, CO. 1962: Returned to farm in Nance County until 1976. Died Tues. 17 Oct 2006, at Grand Island, NE. Visitation: Fri., Apfel Funeral Home, Grand Island. Service: Sat. at Messiah Lutheran Church. Burial: Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors: wife, a son, 2 daughters, several grandchildren; four sisters. Predeceased by his parents, and a half-brother, Wayne Perry; 3 brothers-in-law: Augie Evers, John D'Arcy and Wilbert Short.
Columbus Telegram and Fremont Tribune - Tues. 24 Oct 2006
Hazel Naomi HARRIS, 89Born 29 Dec 1916, Genoa, NE. Parents: Walter & Lottie Dannelly. 1934 grad. Genoa HS. Teacher - in Nance, Platte, Dodge & Washington Counties. 23 Dec 1938: Married Ross Henry Harris at Fremont, NE. They moved to Blair in 1952. Died 20 Oct 2006 at Blair, NE. Service: Thurs., First United Methodist Church, Blair. Burial: Blair Cemetery. Arrangements: Campbell-Aman Funeral Home of Blair. Survivors: 5 children, 12 gch., 11 g-gch., 1 gg-gch. Predeceased by her parents, and her husband. Also deceased - two sisters: Francis Innes and Alice Harsh; five brothers: Earl, Chet, Kenneth, Everett "Bill", and Glenn Dannelly; son-in-law Ronald J. Price; three grandchildren.
Note: Parents - see Nance Co Marriage Record Bk 3 page 389 #A74: 1920 Fed. Census NE ED164 p11A D112 F112: Beaver Twp, Nance, NE
Grand Island Independent - Sat. 28 Oct 2006; Columbus Telegram - Sun. 29 Oct 2006
Richard "Dean" MAURER, 79Born 21 Jun 1927, Genoa, NE. Parents: Robert F. Maurer and Edith E. Stromberg. 1946 grad. Genoa HS, "while serving with the Merchant Marines in the Persian Gulf". Went to work for UPRR in Omaha, NE. Retired after 30 years, in 1985. 25 Sep 1964: Married Mary Jo Lanford. Mr. Maurer died Wed. 25 Oct 2006 at Cheyenne, WY. Family memorial service was Sat. at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes. Memorial service in Genoa is pending. Survivors: 4 children, 7 gch, 2 g-gch. Also surviving: 2 brothers and a sister. Predeceased by his parents, and a brother Robert D. Maurer; sister-in-law Dorothy Maurer; brothers-in-law Hal Sohrweid and Tom Lanford.
Note: His grandparents: Adam J. and Daisy Deane (Whittemore) Maurer; August and Emma (Carlson) Stromberg.
Columbus Telegram - Mon. 30 Oct 2006
Jo BUGAY, 67Born 17 Aug 1939, North Loup (Valley Co.), NE. Parents: George Eberhart & Erma Smith. 1957 grad. Fullerton HS. 20 Mar 1958: Married Ron Bugay at Fullerton, NE. 1960: Moved to Grand Island, NE. 1976: Moved to Columbus, NE. Died Sat. 28 Oct 2006 at Columbus. Visitation: today at McKown Funeral Home. Service: Tues., at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Burial: All Saints Cemetery, Columbus. Survivors: husband, 2 daughters, 1 son, 11 gch. Predeceased by her parents, 3 infant children, grandson Jack Meyer and 4 sisters.
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Columbus Telegram and Grand Island Independent (photo) - Thurs. 9 Nov 2006
Eva WHITE, 90Born 3 Apr 1916, Lexington, NE. Parents: Elmer and Anna Marie McCoig. "She attended schools at North Star near Fullerton and Fullerton High School." Married Glen White. Operated a dairy farm at Davey (Lancaster Co.), NE. About 1956: Opened Eva's Beauty Shop at Columbus, NE. 1981: Returned to farm. Died Wed. 8 Nov 2006 at home. Visitation: Fri. at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, Lincoln, NE. Service: Sat. at Bethlehem Evangelical Covenant Church, Waverly, NE. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: four children, six gch., 7 g-gch.; 2 sisters, 2 brothers. Predeceased by a son Glenn White; and her siblings: Noah, Lewis, Darlene and Edith. Memorials: Bethlehem Evangelical Covenant Church or Horisun Hospice, 249 Cherry Hill Blvd., Suite 1, Lincoln, NE 68510.
Note: Her parents marriage, see Nance County Marriage Record Bk 3 p189.
Grand Island Independent - Tues. 14 Nov 2006
Mabel H. THAVENET, 101 (photo)Born 20 Mar 1905, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Gustav Thavanet and Meta Aye. Grew up & attended school in Grand Island. Member of First United Methodist Church. Died Mon. 13 Nov 2006, Grand Island, NE. Service: Wed. at Apfel Funeral Home. Burial: Grand Island City Cemetery. Survived by a sister, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; 2 brothers: John and Arthur Thavenet; 2 sisters: Delma Dahlman and Alita Moon. Memorials: to the church.
Note: Sister Delma Dahlman died 17 Jul 2002 - see extract.
Grand Island Independent - Fri. 17 Nov 2006
Jerry E. OBERMILLER, 66 (photo)Born 19 Jun 1940, Loup City, NE. Parents: Elmer Obermiller and Frieda Teichmeier. 1959 grad. Boelus HS (Howard County). 16 Nov 1968: married Claudia at Nysted, NE. They farmed near Farwell. Died Wed., 15 Nov 2006 at Fullerton, NE. Service: Sat. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Dannebrog, NE. Burial: Kelso Cemetery southwest of Farwell. Arrangements: Javcobsen-Greenway Funeral Home, St. Paul, NE. Survivors: wife and a son. Predeceased by his parents, an infant brother Jimmy, and a daughter Christy.
Columbus Telegram - Sun. 19 Nov 2006; Grand Island Independent - Mon. 20 Nov 2006
Benedict H. BOROWIAK, 77Born 16 Aug 1929, Genoa, NE. Parents: Phillip Borowiak and Mary "Dorothy" Lassek. 1947 grad. Genoa HS. Farmer. Died Fri. 17 Nov 2006, Albion, NE. Service: Tues., Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Krakow, NE. Burial: parish cemetery. Arrangements: Rice Funeral Home, Genoa, NE. Survivors: 2 sisters, nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his father (died Jan 1975), his mother (died Aug 1997), and brother Ted Borowiak (died 1965).
Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Mon. 27 Nov 2006
Lois M. ULFERTS, 72 (photo)Born 7 Apr 1934 (no location given). Parents: Hayes Randall and Martha Dittmer. 15 Jun 1960: married Norman Paul Ulferts at Clarks, NE. They farmed (near Clarks and near Fullerton, NE). Died Sun. 26 Nov 2006, Fullerton, NE. Visitation: Mon., Palmer Funeral Homer, Fullerton. Service: Tues., Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: husband, 2 daughters, a son, 7 gch.; a sister. Predeceased by her parents.
See: History of Merrick Co. Nebraska, Vol I page 326.
Columbus Telegram - Thurs. 30 Nov 2006; Grand Island Independent (photo does not load) - Fri. 1 Dec 2006
Annita B. FRENZEN, 89Born 11 Jun 1917 near Wisner, in Cuming Co., NE. Parents: Frank Zipf and Ida Seickmann. 1921: family moved near St. Edward, NE. 11 Jun 1938: married Clarence Frenzen at Albion, NE. They farmed near Fullerton, NE; later moved into town. They operated a cafe. Mr. Frenzen died 1 Apr 1996. Mrs. Frenzen died Tues. 28 Nov 2006 at home. Visitation: Fri., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Service: Sat. at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: a son and a sister. Predeceased by her husband, and a son Marlin (died 1992).
See Fullerton's 1st 100 Years 1879-1979 insert page.
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Columbus Telegram - Fri. 1 Dec 2006
Coletta BOESCH, 90Resident of Fullerton, NE. Died Wed. 29 Nov 2006 at Fullerton. Service: Sat. at St. Francis Catholic Church, Humphrey, NE. Burial at parish cemetery. Arrangements: Duesman Funeral Chapel, Humphrey, NE.
Note: see Hist. of Platte Co., NE by Margaret Curry page 609 (w/p); and 1920 Fed. Census Humphrey Village, Platte Co., NE - ED191 p2b D41 F52 (w/p)
Columbus Telegram - Sun. 3 Dec 2006
Alex SHOTKOSKI, 93Born 11 Jul 1913, Nance County, NE. "Alex and his sister, Clara, were ... one of three sets of twins born to Frank and Veronica (Kuta) Shotkoski on a farm in rural Nance County. He had five sisters and three brothers." Family moved to Cedar Rapids, and about 1923 to a farm near Arcadia, Sherman County. WW II: US Army medic. 15 Jun 1946: married Julia at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Genoa, NE. Farmed northwest of Loup City, NE. Died Thurs., 30 Nov 2006, Kearney, NE. Visitation: today at Higgins Funeral Home, Loup City. Service: Mon., St. Josaphat's Catholic Church. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Loup City. Survivors: wife, 7 children, 7 gch.; a sister, 2 sisters-in-law. Predeceased by his parents, 3 brothers - Edward, Bernard and Arthur, 4 sisters - Emma Badura, Rose Kowalski, Clara Krzycki and Bernadine Shotkoski; a sister-in-law Anna Shotkoski; brothers-in-law - Ben Badura, Pete Kowalski, Edwin Krzycki and Ralph Fattig. Memorials: St. Josaphat's Catholic Church, Loup City EMT's, or Rose Lane Nursing Home.
Columbus Telegram - Tues. 5 Dec 2006
Alfonzia V. BOROWIAK, 85Died Mon. 4 Dec 2006 at Columbus, NE. Resident of Genoa, NE. Visitation: Wed. at Rice Funeral Home, Genoa. Service: Thurs. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa, NE.
Norfolk Daily News & Columbus Telegram - Wed. 6 Dec 2006
Kenneth REEG, 82Born 23 May 1924. Madison County, NE. Parents: John Reeg and LaVerna Thomazin. 1941 grad. Genoa HS. Farmed north of Genoa. 1945-46: US Army. Died Mon. 4 Dec 2006, Genoa, NE. Service: Fri., at Augustana Lutheran Church, Genoa. Cremation will follow. Survivors: two brothers. Predeceased by his parents & an infant brother, Edgar.
Columbus Telegram - Thurs. 7 Dec 2006
Irene Ruth SACK, 64Born 13 Oct 1942, Oxnard, CA. Parents: Emilio Banualos and Refugio Castanon. Took nurse's training in CA. 7 Oct 1967: married William L. Sack at Port Hueneme, CA. They moved to Nebraska. Lived at Aurora, NE. Mrs. Sack died Tues. 5 Dec 2006 at Genoa, NE. Memorial service: Sat. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Genoa. Arrangements: Higby-McQuiston Mortuary. Survivors: 3 daughters, 10 gch.; a sister & 2 brothers. Predeceased by her husband (died 27 Nov 2003); brother Emilio Banualos Jr., and sister Beatrice Adams.
Columbus Telegram (death notice) - Sun. 17 Dec 2006
Walter R. HELLBUSCH, 96Died Thurs., 14 Dec 2006, St. Edward, NE. Visitation: Sun., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Service: Mon., at Peace Lutheran Church near Belgrade. Burial: church cemetery.
Note: see 1920 Fed. Census NE Timber Creek Twp, Nance, NE - ED173 p1B D14 F15 (w/p)
Columbus Telegram - Fri. 22 Dec 2006
Allen Eugene KILLHAM, 78Born at Genoa, NE. Parents: Benjamin Killham and Carol Teel. Tool & die maker - worked in Columbus, NE and Ocala, FL. Lived in Leesburg, FL. Died Tues. 19 Dec 2006 at Summerfield, FL. Service: Sat. at Southpointe Baptist Church, Leesburg, FL. Arrangements: Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, FL. Survivors: wife Geraldine, 2 sons, 2 daughters, a foster son, a foster daughter; 2 sisters. Predeceased by his parents and 4 siblings: Glennis Bosak; Ray, Bob and Dwayne Killham. Memorials: Hospice of Marion County.
Note: Parents & 2 siblings (b/d before 1920) buried at Valley View Cemetery, Genoa, NE. Parents in 1920 Census - ED164 p4B D81 F81: Council Creek, Nance, NE
Columbus Telegram - Sat. 23 Dec 2006
Eula I. DAVISON, 90Born 2 Oct 1916, in Oregon. Parents: WW Nickeli and Lottie Leach. 5 Jul 1944: married C.O. Davison at Reno, NV. 1952: they moved to a farm near Genoa, NE. Mrs. Davison died Thurs., 21 Dec 2006 at Genoa, NE. Private service today at Patrick Funeral chapel. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa. Survivors: 2 daughters and a son. predeceased by her husband and a sister, Inis Shields.
Columbus Telegram - Sat. 23 Dec 2006
Neven Oakley "Bud" Plantz, 77Born 1 May 1929, Genoa, NE. Parents: Clifford George Plantz and Freda Lenore Vogt. 1947 grad. Genoa HS. 1948-1951: US Navy. 19 Feb 1950: married Harriet Jean Nelson at Augustana Lutheran Church, Genoa. 30 years with NE State Patrol. Died Fri., 22 Dec 2006, North Platte, NE. Service: Fri. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Inurnment: Fort McPherson National Cemetery (Maxwell, NE). Arrangements: Colonial Chapel, C & Sycamore. Survivors: two daughters and a son, 6 gch., 2 g-gch; 2 sisters. Predeceased by his wife and parents, a son Timothy Del Plantz. Memorials: American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association.
Note: Deceased son is buried at Valley View Cemetery, Genoa, NE.
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