Nance County Obits

Columbus Telegram - Wed. 2 Jan 2008; Grand Island Independent - Thurs. 3 Jan 2008
Edna Geneva ROBINSON, 93
Born 4 Apr 1914, Belgrade, NE. Parents: John Edward & Edith (Wilkinson) Nelson. 26 Mar 1934: Married Stuart Robinson at York, NE. They farmed near Petersburg (Boone Co); lived at Belgrade & Albion. 1943: Moved to farm south of Belgrade. 1980: Retired into town. Stuart died 15 Nov 1990. Mrs. Robinson died Tues., 2 Jan 2008 at St. Edward, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Service: Fri., United Methodist Church, Belgrade. Burial: Belgrade Main Cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters, 4 gch., 8 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband; her parents; 3 sisters: Edith Clayton, Eva Hambleton, Genevieve Darling; a brother, John Nelson.

Columbus Telegram - Sat. 5 Jan 2008
Jennie “Jean” STACHURA, 79
Born 24 Dec 1928, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Joseph & Mary (Yelli) Sliva. 4 Jan 1984: Married Leonard V. Stachura at Columbus, NE. Died Thurs., 3 Jan 2008 at Madison, NE. Visitation: Today at McKown Funeral Home. Service: Mon., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Columbus, NE. Survivors: a daughter, 2 sons (surname: Hammons); a sister, 3 brothers. Predeceased by her husband; her parents; a brother Leonard Sliva; 2 sisters, Catherine "Kitty" Tomich & Anna Mae Sliva.
Note: Place of burial not given.

Columbus Telegram, Norfolk Daily News - Tues. 15 Jan 2008
Rosemary A. YRKOSKI, 79 (photo)
Born 6 May 1928, Pilsno, NE. Parents: Thomas & Barbara (Miller) Prososki. 1942: Family moved to Nance Co., NE. 1946 grad. of Fullerton HS. 16 Jun 1953: Married Steve Yrkoski at Krakow (near Genoa). They farmed near Fullerton, NE. She died Sun., 13 Jan 2008 at Fullerton, NE. Service: Wed., Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Krakow, NE. Burial: Church cemetery. Arrangements; McKown Funeral Home. Survivors: Her husband, 5 sons, 2 daughters, 19 gch., 8 g-gch.; 3 sisters. Predeceased by her parents, a brother Marvin. 2 gch., a son-in-law Ben C. Zoucha.

Grand Island Independent - Fri. 18 Jan 2008
Drexel M. DONELSON, 92 (photo)
Born 12 Jun 1915 at Minneapolis, MN. Parents: J. Hugh & Luva Clovis (Oleson) Donelson. Moved to Omaha to live with relatives when Mother was ill. Later lived in Wilcox, AZ. 1924: Moved to Fullerton, NE to live with an aunt & uncle. 1933 grad. of Fullerton HS. 25 Oct 1936: Married Louis Marie Gruber at Fullerton. They lived in Fullerton. Postal worker, electrician. Lois died 4 Jan 1999. Mr. Donelson died Thurs., 17 Jan 2008 at Fullerton. Service: Sat., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: A son, a daughter, 5 gch., 8 g-gch. Predeceased by his wife; his parents; brother Duane Donelson. Memorials: First United Methodist Church, Fullerton, NE.

Columbus Telegram - Fri. 18 Jan 2008
Richard T. "Rick" O’MEARA, 53
Born 29 Apr 1954, Kearney, NE. Died Sat. 12 Jan 2008 at Genoa, NE. Service: Sat., 19 Jan 2008, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Genoa. Burial: St. Patrick's Cemetery, Eddyville (Dawson Co.), NE. Survivors: 2 sons, a daughter; 3 sisters, 21 nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Rice Funeral Home, Genoa, NE.

Norfolk Daily News - Tues. 29 Jan 2008
Stephen D. TRAVERS (photo)
Born 18 Nov 1961, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Gaylord & Sue Travers. Family moved to Norfolk, NE. Married. Resident of Battle Creek, NE. Died Sun., 27 Jan 2008 at home. Service: Wed., Trinity Episcopal Church, Norfolk, NE. Burial: Deer Creek Cemetery near Battle Creek. Arrangements: Home for Funerals. Survivors: his wife, 3 children, 2 gch.; his parents; a brother, a sister, a half-sister. Predeceased by sister Amy.

Grand Island Independent (photo) - Tues. 19 Feb 2008; Columbus Telegram (death notice) - Wed. 20 Feb 2008
Steve "Peanut" GRAVES, 56

Born 13 Mar 1951, Amoret, MO. Parents: Jose & Mary (Dalton) Graves. Grad. of HS at Paola, KS. Worked for Dale T. Thomas Shows and Richard's Amusements. 1972: Married Rachel at Belgrade, NE. They moved to Fullerton, NE in 1993. Trucker. Died Sat. 16 Feb 2008 at hospital in Central City, NE. Service: Wed., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, children & gch.; a brother & a sister. Predeceased by his parents; stepfather, Sam Priek; 2 brothers: Jack & Floyd Graves; 4 sisters: Laura Morris, Juanita Lewis, Dorothy York & Jane Garcia.

Columbus Telegram (death notice) - Wed. 20 Feb 2008; Grand Island Independent (photo) - Thurs., 21 Feb 2008
Ray E. PEREGRINE, 84

Born 25 Aug 1923, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Ray A.& Mabel S. (Mogensen) Peregrine. 1940 grad. of Fullerton HS. Attended UN. 1946-47: US Army. 8 Aug 1948: Married Lenore at Fullerton, NE. They farmed near Fullerton until 1985, moved into town. Died Tues., 19 Feb 2008 at hospital in Central City, NE. Visitation: Fri., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Service: Sat., United Methodist Church, Fullerton. Burial at Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, a son, a daughter, 4 gch.; a sister. Predeceased by two infant children: Linda Lee Peregrine, & Robert Eugene Peregrine.

Columbus Telegram - Sun. 17 Feb 2008 & Thurs. 21 Feb 2008
Helga Alverda NELSON, 104

Born 24 Oct 1903, Colorado Springs, CO. Parents: Albert & Selma (Pearson) Peterson. Family moved to Pierre, SD and then to NE. 1923 grad. of St. Edward HS. 20 Jul 1926: Married Elmer Nelson at Albion, NE. She died Fri., 15 Feb 2008 at Genoa, NE. Service: Mon., Augustana Lutheran Church, Genoa. Burial: West Hill Cemetery, rural Genoa. Survivors: a son, 3 daughters, a daughter-in-law, 17 gch., 33 g-gch., 10 gg-gch. Predeceased by her parents and her step-mother, Ruth; her husband; 2 sons: Robert & Darrell Nelson; daughter-in-law Betty Nelson; 2 sons-in-law: Allen Wilke and Stanley Welin. Also deceased - 3 brothers, Irven, Clair, & Stanley Peterson; 2 sisters, Gladys Walker & Judith Risley.

Born 26 Sep 1935, Genoa, NE. Parents: Earl & Bernice (Elm) Lund. Attended Omaha School for the Deaf. Farmer. Died Sun. 17 Feb 2008 at Genoa. Visitation: Sun., Patrick's Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Service: Mon., Congregational Church, Genoa. Burial: Valley View Cemetery. Survivors: a sister & a brother; nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his parents.

Born 15 Oct 1922, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Lloyd & Nettie (Moore) Myers. Died Wed., 20 Feb 2008 at Fullerton, NE. Service: Sat., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Burial at later date. Survivors: His wife, a son, a brother. Predeceased by a son Jay Myers.

Born 11 Feb 1912, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Elmer & Anna Marie (Ruff) McCoig. Married Jean. Lived at North Star until 1944 when moved to Dannebrog, NE. Farmer, business owner. Died Sat., 23 Feb 2008 at Grand Island, NE. Service: Thurs., All Faiths funeral Home. Burial: Grand Island City Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, a son, a daughter, 9 gch., 10 g-gch.; 2 sisters. Predeceased by a grandson Todd. Memorials: St. Francis Hospice.

Born 13 May 1931, Nance Co., NE. Parents: William J. & Katherine (Kiernan) Flaherty. 1952-56: USAF. 11 Nov 1953: Married Laurel. 1961: Moved to Washington, north of Seattle; currently resident of Edmonds, WA. Real estate worker. Died Sun. 19 Feb 2008. Service: Thurs., 28 Feb at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Lynwood WA. Burial: Holyrood Cemetery. Arrangements: Solie Funeral Home Everett, Wash. Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 9 gch.; a brother and a sister.
Note: See Hist. of Platte Co, NE by Curry p771.

Resident of Genoa, NE. Died Fri., 29 Feb 2008 at Genoa. Service: Tues., St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Burial: Valley View Cemetery.

Born 3 Apr 1965, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Frank & Phyllis Dubas. 1983 grad. of Columbus HS (Platte Co.). 1982-85: US Army National Guard. 1985: Married in Council Bluffs, IA. 1985-90: USAF. Went into business with his father & a brother. Died Sun., 2 Mar 2008 at Meadville, NE in accident. Service: Thurs., St. Isadore Catholic Church, Columbus, NE. Burial: Columbus Cemetery. Arrangements: McKown Funeral Home. Survivors: his wife & 2 children; his parents & 9 siblings; his parents-in-law ... Predeceased by his grandparents.

Born 30 Dec 1923, Belgrade, NE. 1947: Married Carl Franklin who died in 1975. They moved to Portland in 1961; then to Tigard in 1977. Died 2 Mar 2008. Memorial Service: Fri., 14 March at clubhouse of Summerfield Retirement Estates, Tigard. Arrangments: Wilhelm. Survivors: 3 sons, 5 gch.

Note: See 1930 Fed. Census Timber Creek Twp, Nance, NE ED63-14 p6a D116 F116 (w/p)

Born 12 Jan 1991, Columbus, NE. Parents: Jon & Kendra Maslonka. Resident of Genoa, NE. Died Fri., 14 Mar 2008 at Lincoln, NE. Visitation: Today, McKown Funeral Home, Columbus, NE. Service: Wed., First United Methodist Church, Columbus. Burial: All Saints Cemetery, Columbus. Survivors: Her father (at Genoa), her mother (at Columbus); a sister, 3 brothers; her grandparents; other relatives. Predeceased by her great-grandparents Sylvester & Rose Zarek

Columbus Telegram, Grand Island Independent - Wed. 19 Mar 2008
Maxine Mae ZAKARECKIS, 79 (photo)

Born 24 May 1928, Genoa, NE. Parents: Edward & Lillian (Carlson) Johnson. Attended school in Central City, NE. Grad. of HS in Hawthorne, NV. Catholic. 1946: Married Larry Staroscik. They lived in Columbus, NE where she managed a shop. Divorced. 1978: She moved to Grand Island, NE. 30 Dec 1983: Married Clement "Tony"; Zakareckis. Maxine died Sun. 16 Mar 2008 at Colorado Springs, CO. Service: Fri., Apfel Funeral Home, Grand Island, NE. Body will be cremated. Survivors: 2 daughters, stepchildren, gch. Predeceased by her husband Tony (5 Jan 2003 at Grand Island, NE); her parents, 2 brothers, Chet & Edward Johnson; 11 stepbrothers & sisters.

Columbus Telegram, Grand Island Independent - Fri. 21 Mar 2008
Jerome F. JARECKE, 75

Born 9 Aug 1932, near Fullerton, NE. Parents: Walter & Frances (Podraza) Jarecke. 1950 grad. of Fullerton HS. Korean War: US Army. 16 Jun 1956: Married Florence Elaine Kresha in Polk Co., NE. He worked in construction, manufacturing, & as apartment manager. Jerome died Tues., 18 Mar 2008 at Columbus, NE. Visitation: Sun., McKown Funeral Home, Columbus, NE. Service: Mon., St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Burial: Church cemetery. Survivors: 4 sons, 8 gch.; 2 brothers; his fiancee. Predeceased by his wife; his parents; 2 brothers: Wally Jarecke & Freddie Jarecke (infant).

Born 19 Jan 1924, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Harvey H. & Bertha E. (Adams) Allard. 1925: Family moved to farm near Greeley, NE. 1941 grad. of Greeley Public School. Farmer, rancher; with other jobs. 8 Nov 1958: Married Sharon Peetz at Wolbach, NE. Sharon died 9 Apr 2004. Glenn moved to Wolbach in 2007; and then to Norfolk in Jan 2008. Died Sun., 23 Mar 2008 at Norfolk, NE. Visitation: Tues., Jacobsen-Greenway Funeral Home St. Paul, NE. Service: Wed., Trinity Lutheran Church, Wolbach. Burial: Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach. Survivors: 2 daughters, a son, 6 gch; a brother & a sister. Predeceased by his wife; his parents & a sister Lucille Klein.

Born 19 Apr 1914, Bellwood (Butler County), NE. Parents: John & Mable Drawbaugh Berger. 1931 grad. of Columbus HS. Married Daniel Ditter. Married second to Kenneth Dannelly. Lived in Monroe/Genoa area. Died Sat., 22 Mar 2008 at Genoa. Visitation: Wed., Patrick Funeral Chapel. Service: Thurs., United Methodist Church, Genoa. Burial: Columbus Cemetery. Survied by 2 daughters, 8 gch., 20 g-gch., 3 gg-gch. Predeceased by husband Kenneth; sister Ruth Haney & her husband Everett Haney.

Born 29 Nov 1967: Edwards AFB, CA. Parents: Geln & Ronda Carstenson. 1970: Family moved to Monroe, NE. 1986 grad. of Monroe Public School. Died Sat. 22 Mar 2008 at hospital in Genoa, NE (cancer). Vistation: Today, Gass Haney Funeral Home, Columbus, NE. Service: Wed., Monroe United Methodist Church. Burial: Columbus Cemetery. Survivors: Her parents, a brother, a sister; other relatives. Predeceased by 3 grandparents.

Born 2 Nov 1924, County Wicklow, Ireland. Parents: Thomas and Mary (Harte) Lott. Immigrated Feb 1948. 9 Mar 1948: Married Otto Mohr at Monroe, NE. They farmed between Genoa & Monroe, NE; retired to Genoa. She died Mon., 24 Mar 2008 at Genoa. Service: Fri., St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Genoa. Burial: Valley View Cemetery. Arrangements: Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Survivors: 5 sons, a daughter, 12 gch., 4 g-gch.; a brother in Ireland. Predeceased by her husband; an infant daughter Melody Ann; 2 sisters.

Born 16 Jul 1934, Genoa, NE. Parents: Joseph & Clara (Wondro) Mortiz. 1953 grad. of St. Bonaventure Catholic HS, Columbus, NE. Married Jerry Kresl. Lived in Omaha, NE. Died (no date given) at Plattsmouth, NE. Visitation: Mon., Bethany Funeral Home Chapel, La Vista, NE. "Mass of Christian Burial ... Tuesday at St. Gerald Catholic Church, 96th and Q Street in Omaha." Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery, Omaha, NE. Survivors: Her husband, 3 children, 5 gch.; 2 brothers, 4 sisters. Predeceased by her parents, & a sister Frances.

Grand Island Independent (death notice) - Tues. 1 Apr 2008; Columbus Telegram - Wed. 2 Apr 2008
Tom M. "Hawk" SHOTKOSKI, 58 (photo)

Born 22 Aug 1949, Genoa, NE. Parents: David & Rita Shotkoski. 1967 grad. of Fullerton HS. 1969-71: US Army paratrooper. Farmer, managed well drilling company. 4 Jul 1974: Married. They lived in Fullerton, NE. Died Mon., 31 Mar 2008 at Central City, NE. Service: Thurs., St. Peters Catholic Church, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Survivors: a son, a daughter, his parents; 3 brothers, a sister. Predeceased by a brother, Patrick Shotkoski; his grandparents Joseph & Victoria Shotkoski, Louis & Elizabeth Nowak.

Born 27 Aug 1937, Genoa, NE. Parents: Harold & Dora (Yokley) Welch. Moved to Fremont, NE in middle 1960's. 1 May 1969: Married Orville Bohl at Fremont. Mr. Bohl died Sep 1983. Mrs. Bohl died Thurs., 10 Apr 2008 at Fremont. Visitation & service: Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont. Burial: Ridge Cemetery, Fremont. Survivors: 2 daughters, 4 gch. Predeceased by her husband; her parents, a brother & a sister.

Born 6 Jan 1911, Genoa, NE. Parents: Frank & Mary (Kula) Torczon. Attended school at Duncan, NE. Lived with Aunt/Uncle John & Katherine Cyza on farm near Fullerton, NE. Also lived with his Grandmother Mary Kula at Duncan, NE. Worked in Washington, DC until 1936; moved to Phoenix, AZ. His mother lived with him until her death in 1964. Mr. Torczon died Sat., 12 Apr 2008 at Phoenix. Service: Thurs., St. Gregory's Catholic Church, Phoenix. Burial: St. Francis Cemetery. Survivors: cousins; nieces & nephews. Memorials to St. Vincent de Paul Society or St. Gregory’s Church.

Note: See 1920 Fed. Census Fullerton Twp, Nance, NE ED165 p9B D191 F197 (w/aunt: Catherine Kula Cyza).

Columbus Telegram & GI Independent (w/photo) - Wed. 16 Apr 2008
Jeffrey D. DUBAS, 22

Born 17 Dec 1985, Colorado Springs, CO. Parents: Dale & Julie Dubas. 1987: Familly moved to Fullerton, NE. 2004: grad. of Grand Island HS. Died Sun., 13 Apr 2008 at hospital in Kearney, NE. Service: Thurs., Sts. Peters Catholic Church, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Survivors: His father & step-mother; his mother & step-father; a sister; 5 brothers; a step-sister and a step-brother; 3 grandparents. Predeceased by grandparents: Carl & Ruth Franks; Leo C. Dubas.

Note: For his father, see History of Merrick Co. Nebraska, Vol I p237 (Dr. LC Holmes)

Born 31 Mar 1920 on a farm near Fullerton, NE. Parents: Adam & Mary (Stetz) Stankosk. Attended school at Krakow, NE. 12 Apr 1944: Married Michael John Tworek at Krakow. They farmed south of Duncan, NE until 1952, when moved to farm at Hawley, MN. 1961: They returned to Columbus, NE. She worked at Dale Electronics. Died Fri., 18 Apr 2008 at Mory's Haven in Columbus, NE. Visitation: Today & Mon., McKown Funeral Home. Service: Tues., St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Burial: church cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons, a daughter, 6 gch. & 2 g-gch.; 7 siblings. Predeceased by her husband; her parents; her in-laws, Charles & Kate Tworek; 2 sisters: Antonia Vetick & Loretta Chmiel; brother Zigmund Stankoski; brothers-in-law: Michael Chmiel, Frank Gembica & Joseph Rybinski; nephews, Edward & Daniel Chmiel; a granddaughter, Renae Tworek.

Grand Island Independent - Wed. 23 Apr 2008
Lionel A. "Mac" McCURDY, 79 (photo)

Born 17 Nov 1928 Nance Co., NE. Parents: Arthur & Blanche (Goodman) McCurdy. Attended HS in St. Edward, NE. Worked as bellhop. 1948-52: USAF. 20 May 1954: Married Elizabeth "Betty" Oldcrog; she is deceased. "Together they raised four boys, Michael, Patrick, Timothy and Lindsay." Mr. McCurdy was resident of Gettysburg, SD when died Mon. 21 Apr 2008 at Selby Good Samaritan Center. Service: Wed., Mason Temple, Garryburg. Burial: Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD. Survivors: 2 sisters & a brother-in-law; 4 sons, 9 gch.; 17 g-gch. Predeceased by his wife; 2 sisters: Marian Ratcliffe & Eloise Nichols; brother, Marvin McCurdy.

Born 31 Jan 1920, Nance Co., NE. Parents: John & Anna (Czarnick) Swerczek. 5 Jan 1943: Married Clemens J. Kosiba at Krakow, NE. They lived in Omaha where she worked for Swifts. She moved to Columbus when retired. Died Wed., 23 Apr 22008 at Columbus. Visitation: Fri., McKown Funeral Home. Service: Sat., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Columbus. Burial: St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery. Survivors: Seven sisters. Predeceased by her husband; her parents; 2 sisters, Amelia Koczar & Genevieve Kosiba; 2 brothers, Dennis & Raymond Swerczek.

Born 14 Jan 1921, Belgrade, NE. Parents: George & Dorothy (Woods) Smith. 1938 grad. Belgrade HS. 1942: Married Marion Becker at Fort Worth, TX. WW II: USAF. Retired from military in 1962. Teacher. 1987: Married as second time. Died Wed., 30 Apr 2008 at Beemer, NE. Service: Sat., Trinity Church, West Point, NE. Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery. Survivors: His second wife; step-children. Predeceased by his first wife, & a step-daughter.

Born 29 Nov 1934, Platte Co., NE. Parents: Albert & Helga (Christensen) Peterson. 1952 grad. St. Edward HS. 17 Feb 1952: Married at Genoa, NE. Farmer, seed salesman. Resident of Genoa, NE. Died Sun. 11 May 2008 at hospital in Omaha, NE. Visitation: Wed., Rice Funeral Home, Genoa. Service: Thurs., Augustana Lutheran Church, Genoa. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa. Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, a daughter, 6 gch., 8 g-gch; a sister, other relatives. Memorials to the church.

Born 24 Mar 1926 on farm north of Fullerton, NE. Parents: Oscar John & Lowie Rosetta (Moses) Mangelsen. 1945 grad. of Fullerton HS. 1955: Moved to Columbus, NE. 1960: Moved to Omaha, NE. Worked for Western Electric; retired in 1990. Died 16 May 2008 at Omaha. Service: Wed., Braman Mortuary, Omaha. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: 3 brothers, 1 sister; nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her parents; brother Paul Oscar, & sister Mary Lou Mangelsen. Memorials to Hope Evangelical Free Church.

Note: See 1930 Fed. Census Council Creek Twp, Nance, NE ED63-4 p4a D73 F74 (w/p)

Born 20 Jun 1914, Platte Co., NE. Parents: Oscar & Sylvia (Moore) Larson. 1931 grad. of Genoa HS. UN grad. 22 Apr 1935: Married at Aurora, NE. Farmer, cattle feeder. Died Sun., 25 May 2008 at Genoa, NE. Service: Wed., First Congregational Church, Genoa. Burial: Valley View Cemetery. Arrangements: Patrick Funeral Home. Survivors: His wife, a daughter, 2 gch., 4 g-gch. Predeceased by his parents.

Columbus Telegram - Tues. 27 May 2008; Grand Island Independent - Wed. 28 May 2008
Lois OWEN, 94

Born 25 Nov 1913 near Belgrade, NE. Parents: J.H.T. "Ted" & Pearl (Bigley) Foland. 1931 grad. of Belgrade HS. Teacher. 27 Dec 1933: Married Leland Owen at Fullerton, NE. They farmed in Boone & Nance Counties. 1973: Retired to Fullerton, NE. Mrs. Owen died Sun., 25 May 2008 at Fullerton, NE. Visitation: Wed., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Service: Thurs., Palmer Funeral Home. Burial: Belgrade Main Cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons, 2 daughters, 7 gch., 8 g-gch., 1 gg-gch.; a sister, 3 brothers. Predeceased by her husband (1984); her parents; 6 sisters: Racheal Ostrander, Ida Ostrander, Edna Bourn, Velma Ostrander, Mazie Stevens, Inez Bourn; sister-in-law Helen Foland; granddaughter, Jill Giebelhaus. Memorials: Fullerton United Methodist Church.

Note: Her family, see 1920 Fed. Census NE ED173 p1A D6 F7: Timber Creek Twp, Nance, NE; & 1930 Fed. Census NE ED63-14 p4a D78 F78: Timber Creek Twp, Nance, NE

Born 10 Mar 1937, Geary, OK. Parents: George & Anna Mae (Keifer) Williams. About 1944: Family moved to Holly, CO. 1956-59: US Navy. 10 Jul 1958: Married at Clarks, NE. They lived at Fullerton, NE. 1960-67: Served as Nance Co. sheriff. He died Fri., 30 May 2008 at Norfolk, NE. Service: Tues., Community Bible Church, Norfolk. Burial: Mt. Hope Cemetery, West Point, NE. Arrangements: Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home in West Point. Survivors: His wife, a son, 2 daughters, 4 gch.; a sister, 3 brothers. Predeceased byhis parents; son Forest Williams Jr.; daughter Sue Williams; 2 sisters, Berniece Porterfield & Rosa States; brother Wayne Williams; son-in-law David Wuestewald.

Born 18 Jul 1906 at Genoa, NE. Parents: Anton & Effie (Erickson) Alfred. 3 Nov 1926: Married Alfred Raymond Evans at Columbus, NE. They owned printing businesses. 1996: Moved to Bayard, NE (Morrill Co.). She died Fri., 20 May 2008 at Bridgeport, NE. Service: Tues, 3 June at Community Bible Church, Bayard. Burial: Bayard Cemetery. Arrangements: Jolliffe Funeral Home. Survived by 5 children, 53 gch., several g-gch.; a brother. Predeceased by her husband; her parents; a son Virgil Lee Evans; 7 brothers & a sister.

Columbus Telegram - Wed. 4 June 2008; Grand Island Independent - Thurs. 5 Jun 2008 (burial notices)
Marjorie Irene VAN CLEAVE, 75

Died 6 May 2008 at St. Louis, MO. Graveside service Sat., 7 June at Fullerton Cemetery. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE.

Born 13 May 1933, David City, NE. Parents: Louis & Sylvia (Meyers) Eschliman. Grew up near Rising City, NE. 9 Oct 1954: Married at Columbus, NE. They farmed in Butler County; moved to Duncan 11 years ago. He died Mon., 2 Jun 2008. Service: Fri., St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Columbus, NE. Burial: Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Krakow, NE. Arrangments: McKown Funeral Home. Survivors: His wife, a daughter, 3 sons, 11 gch., 9 g-gch. Predeceased by his parents; daughter Barbara Deavers; son Buddy J. Eschliman. Also deceased: son-in-law Gary Davis; sister Velma Elsner; brother Dale.

Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Wed. 11 June 2008
Wilma E. DODDS, 81 (photo)

Born 12 Mar 1927, Nance County, NE. Parents: Herman & Martha (Hellbusch) Schweitz. 1944 grad. of Belgrade HS. 3 Jun 1947: Married Harold Dodds at Peace Lutheran Church, Belgrade. The farmed in Boone County (12 yrs), and then at her family's farm in Timber Creek area. 1997: Moved to Fullerton, NE. She died Mon., 9 Jun 2008 at hospital in Grand Island, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Service: Fri., Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Fullerton. Burial: Peace Lutheran Cemetery near Belgrade. Survivors: 3 sons, 8 gch., 9 g-gch.; 2 brothers. Predeceased by her husband (31 May 2005); her parents; brother Raymond (died 23 May 1951, in Korea), sister Edna Gallo.

Born 26 Sep 1918, Genoa, NE. Parents: Henry O. & Lillie (Simpson) Campain. Grad. of Newman Grove HS. WW II: US Army Air Corps. 431st Signal Construction Battalion. 10 May 1947: Married Helen Pollard at Columbus, NE. Was employed at Reece’s Wooden Shoe Factory in Columbus and at Behlen Manufacturing. Died Mon., 9 Jun 2008 at Norfolk, NE. Visitation: Today, Gass Haney Funeral Home, Columbus, NE. Service: Fri. at The Word of Life Church, Columbus, NE. Burial: Okay Cemetery near Monroe, NE. Survivors: 2 sons, 1 daughter, 9 gch., 11 g-gch. Predeceased by his wife (24 May 2007); his parents; 2 sisters.

Born 3 Aug 1917, Genoa, NE. Parents: Carl M. & Marie (Killham) Christensen. Baptist. 20 Feb 1934: Married Stanley Gress. They lived at Genoa, Belgrade & Clarks, NE. Stanley died 17 Jun 1966. In 2006. Pearl moved to Central City; died there Wed., 11 Jun 2008. Service: Fri., Solt Funeral Home, Central City. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: 5 sons, 1 daughter; 12 gch., 8 g-gch.; 2 sisters, a brother-in-law; 3 sisters-in-law. Predeceased by her husband; 2 daughters, Carolyn & Marlene. Also deceased: Her parents; 3 brothers - Don, Lloyd & Harold.

Grand Island Independent obit - Thurs. 12 Jun 2008; Aurora News Register - before 18 Jun 2008
David C. VAUGHT, Jr. 77

Born 7 Feb 1931, Genoa, NE. Parents: David C. & Bertha (Miller) Vaught. Resident of Henderson, NE. Died Wed., 11 Jun 2008 at York, NE. Visitation: Fri., Metz Mortuary, Henderson. Service: Sat., Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson. Burial: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Bruning, NE. Survivors: His wife; 6 sons; 1 daughter; a brother & 3 sisters. Also living, a daughter-in-law.

Born 13 Dec 1917, Columbus, NE. Parents: Otto C. & Katherine K. Mueller. Grad. of Monroe HS. 14 Sep 1938: Married Earl Edwin Ferris at Fullerton, NE. 1941: They moved to Wyoming. She died 11 Jun 2008 at Casper, WY. Service was Mon., 16 June at Sunrise Baptist Church. Burial: Highland Cemetery. Survivors: 4 children, 8 gch., 11 g-gch.; a brother & 2 sisters. Predeceased by her husband; her parents; 2 brothers. Memorials to the church.

Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Wed. 25 Jun 2008
Milo William SONDERUP, 74 (photo)

Born 8 Oct 1933, Howard Co., NE. Parents: Chris T. & Dora (Schow) Sonderup. 1953 grad. of Fullerton HS. 1954-56: US Army. 12 Jun 1955: Married at Fullerton, NE. They farmed near Fullerton, NE. Mr. Sonderup died Mon., 23 Jun 2008 at hospital in Central City, NE. Service: Thurs., Presbyterian Church, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Survivors: His wife, a son, 4 daughters, 20 gch., 3 g-gch.; 2 brothers, 4 sisters. Predeceased by his parents; 3 brothers: Norman, Larry & Lee Sonderup; 2 brothers-in-law: Paul Smith & Lee Bisel.

Born 25 Oct 1928, Genoa, NE. Parents: George & Mildred (Kallbert) Ericson. Resident of Omaha. Partner in architectural firm. Died Tues., 10 Jun 2008 at Omaha. Service was held 14 Jun, St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church in Omaha. Burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements: John A. Gentleman Mortuary. Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, a daughter, 8 gch.; a brother & a sister. Predeceased by his parents. Memorials to the church.

Born 20 Jun 1913, Marshall, MN. Parents: Ivan & Hilda (Gustafson) Carlson. 1916: Family moved to Polk County, NE. 1932 grad. of Silver Creek HS (valedictorian). 1 Sep 1938: Married Harold E. Martin at Grand Island, NE. They lived at Silver Creek, NE. She was a school cook. Mrs. Marin died Wed., 25 Jun 2008 at Genoa, NE. Service: Mon, United Methodist Church, Silver Creek. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa. Survivors: 5 daughters, 20 gch., 42 g-gch., 1 gg-gch. Predeceased by her husband; her parents; an infant son Roger Martin; 3 sisters: Lillie Carlson, Lucy Holm, Martha Hoffer; 2 brothers: Gus & Rags Carlson. Also deceased, son-in-law Dewey Urbauer.

Columbus Telegram - Tues. 1 Jul 2008; Grand Island Independent (abbev.) - Wed. 2 Jul 2008
Deva Van De WALLE, 86

Born 3 Jul 1921, Shelby, NE. Parents: Austin & Susan Belle (McMillan) Davis. Grew up at Belgrade, NE. Resident of Albion, NE. Died Mon., 30 Jun 2008 at Grand Island, NE. Service: Thurs. at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. "Private burial will be at a later date." Survivors: 5 sons; 7 daughters; 2 brothers & 2 sisters. Predeceased by her parents: a daughter Julie Gray; 3 brothers: Calvin "Duke", Eugene "Chic", and Wallace "Brownie" Davis; sister Lola Belle Reiken.

Born 22 Aug 1920, on farm near Fullerton, NE. Parents: George & Mildred (Sidders) Lee. 1940 grad. of Silver Creek HS. 1940-3: US Army. 26 Aug 1944: Married Dorothy Collins. 1961: Opened business in Memphis, TN. Dorothy died 27 Nov 1963. 8 May 1965: Don married second to Mildred Howell Agnelly. 1982: They retired & moved to Central City, NE. Mildred died in 1992. In 1996 Donald moved to NE Veterans Home in Grand Island. He died there 5 Jul 2008. Service: Tues., Solt Funeral Home, Central City. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: a daughter. 3 gch., 1 g-gch. Also living are 3 brothers and 7 sisters. Predeceased by both wives; an infant son; brother Jimmie; 2 nieces.

Born 22 May 1946 Genoa, NE. Parents: Kenneth & Anna Jean (Lawson) Flaherty. 1964 grad. of Genoa HS. 1967: Married Robert Peterson (divorced in 1991). 1975: Moved to Sioux City, IA. 1999: Married Gene Kammerer in South Dakota. Teacher, guidance counselor. Resident of Dakota Dunes, SD. Died Wed., 25 Jun 2008, Sioux City, IA. Service was held 28 Jun 2008 at Morningside Lutheran Church. Arrangements: Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City. Survivors: Her husband, 2 daughters, a son, 4 gch.; step-family. Also surviving, a sister & an aunt. Predeceased by her parents, an infant brother Michael; an uncle Ed Lawson.

Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent (death notice) - Wed. 9 Jul 2008
Elsie E. RANDLES. 89

Born 27 Oct 1918 St. Edward, NE. Parents: Christ & Ida (Lutzke) Smolinski. Grew up at St. Edward & Genoa, NE. 20 Mar 1939: Married James A. Randles. They lived near St. Edward & near Genoa. Methodist. She later lived at Fullerton and then Columbus, NE. Died Tues., 8 Jul 2008 at Columbus. Service: Fri., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa, NE. Survivors: 2 sons, 8 gch., 12 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband (12 Aug 1978); her parents, 3 brothers: Alfred, Bill & Everett; 5 sisters: Minnie Smith, May Andreason, Carrie Kretz, Nettie Eller & Millie Steinman.

Born 28 Jul 1911, Belgrade, NE. Parents: George & Gertrude (Thorpe) Woods. 1928 grad. of HS in Yutan, NE. Attended Peru State Teachers College, etc. Teacher. 7 Sep 1935: Married Harvey Mumm at Beatrice, NE. They lived in Yutan, NE. Mrs. Mumm died Mon., 14 Jul 2008 at Fremont, NE. Visitation: Today, Reichmuth Funeral Home, Yutan. Service: Thurs., St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Yutan. Burial: Fri., Hollst Lawn Cemetery, Yutan. Survivors: a son, a daughter, 5 gch., 6 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband, a son, a g-grandson; 3 brothers & 2 sisters.

Columbus Telegram (photo) - Sat. 19 Jul 2008; Fremont Tribune - Mon. 21 Jul 2008; Polk Co. Newspaper - Wed. 23 Jul 2008
Ann F. TWOREK, 91
Born 12 Oct 1916, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Joseph & Catherine (Czuba) Kula. 16 Feb 1942: Married Joseph B. Tworek at Krakow, NE. Died Sat., 19 Jul 2008 at Osceola, NE. Had lived at Good Samaritan Center in Osceola for 8 years. Service: Tues., St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Genoa. Burial: Valley View Cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons, 4 daughters, 22 gch., 24 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband (2000); her parents; 3 brothers: Alex, Frank & Pete Kula; 2 sisters: Rose Sumovich & Theresa Kula.

Born 4 Dec 1922, Platte Co., NE. Parents: Herman & Emelie (Brakenhoff) Fittje. 27 May 1945: Married Martha Bokelman at Peace Lutheran Church, Belgrade, NE. They lived in Omaha, NE. 1963: To Boulder CO. 1984: To Longmont, CO. Carpenter. Abt. 1995: to Mesa, AZ. Died 20 Jul 2008 at Phoenix, AZ. Memorial service: Wed., 20 Aug, First Lutheran Church, Longmont, CO. Survivors: a son, 2 daughter, 8 gch., 6 g-gch.; a sister, a brother.

Grand Island Independent - Sun. 27 Jul 2008; Columbus Telegram - Mon. 28 Jul 2008
Howard J. STOFFEL, 82 (photo)

Born 24 Mar 1925 in Nance Co., NE. Parents: Frank Stoffel & Maria Benz. 1943 grad. of Wolbach HS. Married & had a son. 1951-54: US Army (Korea). 29 Sep 1956: Married Georgia M. Baldwin at Wolbach. Farmed the family place with his brother; then worked other places, owned a business ... Mr. Stoffel died Fri., 25 Jul 2008 at NE Veterans Hospital in Omaha, NE. Service: Tues., United Methodist Church, Wolbach. Burial: Hillside Cemetery. Arrangements: Jacobsen-Greenway Funeral Home, Wolbach. Survivors: 3 sons, 2 daughter, 10 gch, 12 g-gch. Predeceased by wife Georgia (5 Jan 1999); his parents; 2 sisters: Velda Greek & Freida Foster; 3 brothers: Bud, Andrew, & Reynard Stoffel. Also deceased, son-in-law, Gordon Zulkoski.
Note: See 1930 Fed. Census South Branch Twp, Nance, NE ED63-12 p3b D57 F57 (w/p)

Born 4 Feb 1915, Belgrade, NE. Parents: Frank & Nellie (Waldrip) Bressler. Grad. of Belgrade HS. 1936: Married Arend Paalman. They lived in Fremont, NE. Doris died 6 Jul 2008 in Windsor, CO. Memorial service: Sat., Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Fremont, NE. Survivors: 2 daughters, 6 gch., 10 g-gch.; 4 sisters. Predeceased by her husband, a brother & 2 sisters.

Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Tues. 5 Aug 2008
Sharon Kay McCLURG, 62 (photo)

Born 3 Dec 1945, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Milford "Sonny" & Alice (Bishop) Sidders. 1963 grad. of Fullerton Public Schools. 1964: Married Jerry Horn. 1971: Married Richard Steckel. 1988: Married Calvin McClurg. Bank employee. Retired in 2005. Lived in Las Cruces, NM, then moved to Columbus, NE. Died Sat. 2 Aug 2008 in hospital, Omaha, NE. Visitation: Tues., Gass-Haney Funeral Home, Columbus, NE. Service: Wed., 6 Aug at First United Methodist Church, Columbus, NE. Burial: Columbus City Cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters, a son; a step-daughter, a step-son; 10 gch.; 8 step-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by her parents.

Born 19 Oct 1920, Comstock, NE. Parents: Clarence & Lillian (Arrasmith) Woodward. She moved with twin sister Pearl to grandparents home at Archer, NE when her mother died (Grandparents - Charles H. & Florence Woodward). Grad. of Archer HS. 20 Oct 1938: Married Harry Powell at Central City, NE. Ruth died Thurs., 31 Jul 2008 at Central City. Graveside service: Wed., Central City Cemetery. Arrangements: Solt Funeral Home, Central City. Survivors: a son, a daughter, 5 gch., 10 g-gch.; 2 sisters. Predeceased by her parents; her husband; a grandson. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association.

Note: See History of Merrick Co. Nebraska, Vol I pp 410-11 (CH Woodward); 1930 Fed. Census Archer, Midland Twp, Merrick, NE ED61-11 p6b D140 F140 (w/Woodward Grdp)

Grand Island Independent - Wed. 6 Aug 2008
Richard H. "Dick" REED, 82 (photo)

Born 3 May 1926, Genoa, NE. Parents: John & Edith (Swanson) Reed. 1939: Lived with grandparents Edward & Josephine Swanson on their farm following his father's death. 1950-54: US Navy. Married & divorced. 1966: Married a second time; they adopted one another's daughters. Worked for Consumer's Public Power. Lived in Grand Island, & McCook, NE. 1980: Transferred to Alma, NE. Later moved to Kearney; died there Sun., 3 Aug 2008. Graveside service next Tues., Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Island, NE. Arrangements: Apfel Funeral Home, Grand Island. Survivors: His wife Jean; 2 daughters, a step-son (surname Baker), 5 gch.; a sister. Memorials: Alma United Methodist Church.

Columbus Telegram, Grand Island Independent (photo), Norfolk Daily News - Fri. 8 Aug 2008
Rose Marie NATHAN, 71

Born 20 Sep 1936, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Louis & Rose (Stanczyk) Pachunka. 1953 grad. of Fullerton HS. Telephone operator. 1970 grad of Platte Community College with L.P.N. degree. 9 Oct 1957: Married Rupert G. Nathan at Fullerton, NE. She died Wed., 6 Aug 2008 at Fullerton. Service: Sat., St. Peters Catholic Church, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors: Her husband, a daughter, 2 sons, a son-in-law, 8 gch.; a sister, 2 sisters-in-law. Predeceased by her parents; daughter Peggy Luft, 2 brothers-in-law: Gerald Nathan & Harold Sullivan; an infant grandson. Memorials to the church.

Born 28 Feb 1928, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Percival & Emma (Anderson) Travers. 1945 grad. of Fullerton HS. 6 Sep 1945: Married Leland Nelson in Nance County. They lived in California about 10 years, returned to Fullerton. Mrs. Nelson died Wed., 6 Aug 2008 at Fullerton, NE. Visitation: Fri., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Service: Sat., United Methodist Church. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: Her husband, 2 daughters, a son, 6 gch.; 2 sisters.Predeceased by her parents, and a brother-in-law Harlan Foreman. Memorials to the church, the Fullerton Cemetery Association, Fullerton Senior Center, or Breat Cancer Research.

Born 29 Jan 1932, Forest City, PA. Parents: Andrew & Mary (Payer) Kasarda. Grew up in Carbondale, PA. PA National Guard. USAF for 22 years. Died Wed., 20 Aug 2008 at Genoa, NE. Visitation: Today, McKown Funeral Home, Columbus, NE. Service: Mon., Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Krakow (near Genoa). Burial: Church cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters, 6 gch.; 3 brothers, a sister. Predeceased by his parents; an infant son, Andrew Kasarda; 2 sisters: Florence Devitt & Mary Redd.

Born 12 May 1923, Belgrade, NE. Parents: John Henry "Terry" & Pearl (Bigley) Foland. 1940 grad. of Belgrade HS. 19 Feb 1941: Married Claire Underwood at Albion, NE. They farmed in Nance County, retired to Fullerton in 1982. Claire died 12 Nov 1994. June moved Aurora in Jun 2005. She died Wed. 27 Aug 2008 at Aurora. Service: Sat., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Burial: Belgrade Main Cemetery. Survivors: A son, 3 daughters, 9 gch., 11 g-gch.; 3 brothers. Predeceased by her parents, her husband; 7 sisters: Rachel Ostrander, Edna Bourn, Ida Ostrander, Inez Bourn, Velma Ostrander, Lois Owen, Mazie Stevens. Memorials: Fullerton United Methodist Church or Asera Care.

Born 31 Jan 1954, Columbus, NE. Parents: Leon H. & Inez L. Edic. 1973 grad. of Scotus Central Catholic HS. 31 May 1975: Married Rose at Fullerton, NE. He worked for Behlen. Resident of Richland, NE. Died Wed. 27 Aug 2008 at home (cancer). Service: Mon. Highland Park Evangelical Free Church. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Cemetery, Columbus, NE. Survivors: His wife, a daughter; siblings (some with surname KULA); his in-laws. Predeceased by his father; his grandparents: Chalkley & Emma (Lueshen) Bisson, Jay Sylvester & Eva (Thomas) Edic; an infant twin brother Joseph Edic; brother Deverne D. Kula.

Born 17 Apr 1943, Genoa, NE. Parents: Charles & Stella (Shemek) Foreman. 1961 grad. of Notre Dame Academy, Omaha, NE. 1962 grad. of Omaha Art School. Attended French Fashion Academy in NY, NY - grad. in 1984. 15 Jan 1966: Married John F. Scarson. They lived in several cities. She was a fashion designer, and painter. Died Tues., 15 Jul 2008 at Seattle, WA. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery Columbarim. Survivors: Her husband, a brother.

Born 16 Mar 1959, Genoa, NE. Parents: William & Norene Holmstedt. Trucker. Died Sat. 30 Aug 2008 at Genoa, NE. Service: Fri., Augustana Lutheran Church, Genoa. "Inurnment will be at a later date." Arrangements: Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Survivors: His mother; a sister and a brother. Predeceased by his father.

Born 20 Oct 1993, Central City, NE. Parents: William & Tina Osantowski. Was attending Twin River School at Genoa. Died Sat. 30 Aug 2008 at Genoa, NE. Service: Fri., 5 Sept at Augustana Luthran Church, Genoa. "Inurnment will be at a later date." Survivors: His mother, 2 brothers, 3 sisters. Arrangements: Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa.

Born 16 Sep 1910, Genoa, NE. Parents: Samuel & Charlotte (Kretz) Snyder.* 1926: Married Robert Snyder at Glenwood, IA. "... she was a cook at Genoa Public School for 23 years." Died Tues. 2 Sep 2008 at Genoa, NE. Visitation: Thurs., at Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Service: Fri. 5 Sep at United Methodist Church, Genoa. Burial: Valley View Cemetery. Survivors: A daughter, a son; 2 daughters-in-law; 15 gch., 32 g-gch, 32 gg-gch. 3 ggg-gch. Predeceased by her husband; 3 sons: Boyd, Robert Jr and Samuel "Dick" Snyder; infant triplets; 2 brothers: Herman & Arthur Elm.

Grand Island Independent - Tues. 16 Sep 2008; Columbus Telegram - Wed. 17 Sep 2008
Lillian CARR, 85 (photo)

Born 9 Sep 1923, Platte Co., NE. Parents: Alex & Anna (Ceza) Drozd. Raised near Genoa, NE. 18 Mar 1944: Married Leonard Krzycki at Camp Bowie, TX. They lived CO, NM, UT & WA. 3 Jan 1976: She married Frank Carr at Tucson, AZ. They lived in Grand Island, NE. Lillian died Sat. 13 Sep 2008 at Grand Island, NE. Service: Sat., 20 Sep at St. Mary's Cathedral, Grand Island. Burial: Valley View Cem, Genoa. Arrangements: Curran Funeral Chapel. Survivors: a son, 3 daughter, 6 gch., 8 g-gch. Also living are 2 sisters, a brother. Predeceased by her parents; 2 husbands (Leonard died 13 Sep 1989. Frank died 13 Feb 1997); 2 brothers: Ed & Raymond Drozd; a sister, Mary Ann Drozd; a brother-in-law, Ted Krzycki.

Columbus Telegram & Norfolk Daily News - Mon. 22 Sep 2008
Paul R. BLASER, 76 (photo)

Born 24 Sep 1931, Belgrade, NE. Parents: Sam & Rose (Tschudin) Blaser. 1948 grad. of Belgrade HS. Served in US Army. 25 Nov 1951: Married at Winside, NE. They lived in South Dakota until 1970, moved to Norfolk, NE. Real estate, appraisal business. Died Fri. 29 Sep 2008 at Norfolk. Visitation: Mon., Howser-Fillmer Mortuary.Service: Tues., 23 Sep at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery. Survivors: His wife; 2 sons, 3 gch.; 1 g-gch. Predeceased by his parents; 2 daughters, Deborah & Kelly; 2 sisters, Doris Schweitz & Jean Mahoney. Memorials: Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Grand Island Independent - Wed. 24 Sep 2008
Josephine F. KAMINSKI, 93 (photo)

Born 23 Jul 1915, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Andrew & Catherine (Czarnick) Zauha. 1934 grad. of Elba HS in Howard Co. 23 May 1944: Married Vincent Kaminski at Elba. They lived in Grand Island. She died there Mon., 22 Sep 2008. Service: Thurs., Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial: Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors: Her husband, 2 daughters, gch. & a g-gch. Predeceased by her parents; brothers, Michael, Joseph, Lloyd, & Stanley Zauha; sisters, Belle Rosenthal, Eva Wetovick, Vera Walkowiak, Monica Iwan, Kathryn Placke & Domicella Zauha; grandson Gregory Ruzicka.

Resident of Genoa, NE (formerly lived in Fullerton & Clarks, NE). Died Tues. 23 Sep 2008 at Genoa. Service: Fri., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery.
Note: Maiden name Anderson.

Columbus Telegram - Fri. 26 Sep 2008; Grand Island Independent (photo) - Tues. 30 Sep 2008
Delmar I. MITCHELL, 86

Born 7 Dec 1921, Faulkton, SD. Parents: Christ & Robin (Chambers) Mitchell. 1944-46: US Army. Worked in Washington state. Farmed at Genoa, NE. 1973: Married at Minneapolis, MN. Died 24 Sep 2008 at Columbus, NE. (death date & location not given in Columbus newspaper). Visitation: Sun., Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Service: Mon., Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Genoa (church at Krakow). Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa. Survivors: His wife, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 22 gch., 5 g-gch. Predeceased by his parents; 3 sisters; son-in-law, Dan Johnson; daughter, Robin.

Resident of Fullerton, NE. Died Thurs., 25 Sep 2008 at Fullerton. Service: Sat., Palmer Funeral Home. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery - with military rites.

Columbus Telegram & Norfolk Daily News - Wed. 1 Oct 2008
Janet L. SCHWANEBECK, 59 (photo)

Born 19 Mar 1949, Osmond (Pierce Co.), NE. Parents: Delmer & Doris (Lingenfelter) Neubauer. 1967: Married Warren Schwanebeck at Plainview, NE. Mrs. Schwanebeck died Tues., 20 Sep 2008, Genoa, NE. Service: Fri., 3 Oct at Augustana Lutheran Church, Genoa, NE. Burial: Fri., at Osmond City Cemetery. Arrangements: Rice Funeral Home, Genoa, NE. Survivors: Her husband, a son, a daughter, 5 gch., 1 g-gch.; her father, a sister, a brother.

Born 8 Apr 1931, Fullerton, NE. Parents: Fred E. & Mary C. (Hawthorne) Meyer. 1952: Married at Palmer, NE. They farmed near Palmer & Fullerton, NE. He also was a trucker. Mr. Meyer died Fri. 3 Oct 2008 at Central City, NE. Service Wed., at First Church of Christ, Palmer. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Arrangements: Palmer Funeral Home. Survivors: His wife, 5 sons, 2 daughters, 11 gch., 9 g-gch; 2 brothers, 2 sisters, a sister-in-law. Predeceased by his parents; 2 brothers: Lawrence Everett & Leland Meyer; a sister & brother-in-law: Violet & Paul Anderson.

Grand Island Independent - Fri. 10 Oct 2008
Wesley Dean GYHRA, 37
Died Thurs., 9 Oct 2008 at Grand Island, NE. Service: Sat., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Catholic Cemetery.

Born 29 Jan 1914, Greeley Co., NE. Parents: Simon & Rozina (Hoffman) Switzer. Moved to Nance County as an adult. Married Albert Fuehrer. 1959: She moved to Grand Island, NE. 1962: Married Freddie M. Katz. Mr. Katz died in 2000. Kathryn moved to Alabama the next year. She died Mon. 20 Oct 2008 at Huntsville, AL. Visitation: Sat., Kleine Funeral Home, Grand Island, NE. Graveside service: Sat., Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Island, NE. Survivors: a son, 4 gch., 8 g-gch. Predeceased by 2 husbands; a son Robert Lee; a grandson Todd E. Fuehrer.

Note: Albert Fuehrer can be found with his parents in on-line records of Nance County - see 1920 Fed. Census Cottonwood Twp, Nance Co., NE ED166 p3B D59 F61; 1930 Fed. Census Cottonwood Twp., Nance Co., NE ED63-3 p3b D59 F60. Albert is buried at Fullerton Cemetery. There is a gravestone there for his wife, with birthyear only.

Born 22 Apr 1935, Lindsay, NE. Parents: Rudolph "Pete" & Rose Ramaekers. Nurse, business owner. Died Fri. 24 Oct 2008, Genoa, NE. Visitation: Mon., Patrick Funeral Chapel in Genoa. Service: Tues., St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.Survivors: 2 sons; 4 daughters; a brother & a sister; gch. & g-gch. Predeceased by husband Charles Somerhiser; her parents; brothers, Bill & Jack; sister Jeanette Anderson.

Grand Island Independent - Tues. 28 Oct 2008
Ralph Milford "Reggie" DEAN, 78

Born 16 Jul 1930, Grand Island, NE. Parents: Ralph & Lora Dean. Died Sat. 25 Oct 2008, Omaha, NE. Service: Wed., St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, Omaha, NE. Graveside service: Thurs., Fullerton Cemetery, Fullerton, NE. Arrangements: Heafey-Heafey-Hoffman-Dworak-Curler, Omaha. Survivors: 2 brothers & their wives. Predeceased by his parents; 2 sisters, Dorothy Dean & Irene Matya. Memorials to KVNO-FM Radio or St. Robert Bellarmine Church Renovation Fund.

Born 19 Jun 1927, Genoa, NE. Parents: Ross & Neva (Curtiss) Morris. 1945-46: US Navy. Employee of Loup Public Power. 1950: Married at Genoa, NE. Died Sun. 2 Nov 2008 at UN Medical Center, Omaha, NE. Visitation: Wed., Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa. Service: Thurs., St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Genoa. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa. Survivors: His wife, 4 sons, 1 daughter, 19 gch., 4 g-gch.; a brother & 2 sisters. Predeceased by son Bill Patrick Morris; his parents; sister Ruth Sukup.

Columbus Telegram and Grand Island Independent - Wed. 5 Nov 2008
Dennis Edward SHOTKOSKI, 88 (photo)

Born 13 Oct 1920. Parents: Albert & Stella (Jarecki) Shotkoski. Attended Nance County schools. Farmer. Married Eunice. 1983: Moved into town. Active in civic & church activities. Died Mon. 3 Nov 2008 at Fullerton. Service: Thurs., St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fullerton. Burial: Fullerton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, 3 daughters, 7 gch.; a brother in Arizona. Predeceased by his parents; brother Lucien; 3 sisters: Esther Kantor, Terri Doll & Alice Elman.

Note: For his family, see - Family of Andrew & Maryanna Paprocki, pp41, 48 (Book by Geraldine Preister); St. Bonaventure: Our Parish, The First 100 Years p124; 1920 Fed. Census NE ED170 p6B D112 F113: Newman Twp, Nance, NE; 1930 Fed. Census NE ED63-6 p9a D201 F206: Fullerton, Nance, NE

Grand Island Independent - Fri. 7 Nov 2008; Aurora News Register - 15 Nov 2008
Mildred Jean HILDER, 82 (photo)

Born 8 Dec 1925, Fullerton, NE. Parents: David T. & Anna H. (Henke) Galloway. Family moved to Missouri, then returned to live north of Genoa, NE. 1943 grad. of Fullerton HS. Advanced education - RN. 27 Aug 1950: Married Wayne G. Hilder. They lived in Central City, NE. She died Thurs., 6 Nov 2008 at Grand Island, NE. Visitation: Fri., Solt Funeral Home, Central City. Service: Sat., United Presbyterian Church, Central City. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: Her husband; 5 children, 1 gch.; a brother, a sister. Predeceased by her parents.

Resident of Wayne, NE. Died at Pender, NE on Thurs. 6 Nov 2008. Service: Tues., Hasemann-Schumacher Funeral Home, Wayne. Burial: Friends Cemetery, Genoa, NE.

Columbus Telegram - Sun. 9 Nov 2008; Grand Island Independent (photo) - Tues. 11 Nov 2008
William "Bill" T. MEYER, 79

Born 19 Feb 1929, St. Paul, NE. Parents: Fred & Mary (Hawthorne) Meyer. Attended Fullerton HS. 30 Sep 1950: Married at Hastings, NE. Trucker, business owner. Resident of Fullerton, NE. Died Fri. 7 Nov 2008 at Grand Island, NE. Service: Tues., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 12 gch., 2 g-gch.; 1 brother & 2 sisters. Predeceased by his parents, 3 brothers: Lawrence Everett, Lee (Leland) and Donald Eugene "Gene" Meyer; a sister & her husband: Violet & Paul Anderson.

Born 11 Oct 1933, Winner, SD. Parents: Michael F. & Bedonna (Mitchell) Whelan. 1950 grad. of Fullerton HS, NE. 1951: Married Howard L. McCright. They lived on Army bases until retired to Fremont, NE in 1967. Divorced. She lived in Tucson, AZ until 1985, returned to Fremont. Died there Sat. 8 Nov 2008. Service: Fri., Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont. Burial: Ridge Cemetery. Survivors: 3 sons, 3 daughters, 12 gch., 16 g-gch.; 2 brothers, 4 sisters. Predeceased by a brother.

Grand Island Independent (death notice) - Tues. 11 Nov 2008
Ernest E. WONDERCHECK, 75

Resident of North Loup, NE. Died Mon. 3 Nov 2008 at VA Medical Center, Grand Island, NE. Family service will be Wed., at Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Burial: Fort McPherson Cemetery, Maxwell, NE.

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

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

Columbus Telegram and Grand Island Independent - Sun. 16 Nov 2008
Teresa CZARNICK, 86 (photo)

Born 21 Dec 1921, St. Edward, NE. Parents: John S. & Pearl (Brezenski) Zakrzewski. Attended school in Nance County. 16 Feb 1944: Married John S. Czarnick at St. Edward. NE. They farmed - mostly in Platte County, south of Genoa, NE. She died Sat. 15 Nov. 2008 at Genoa. Service: Wed., Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Krakow (near Genoa). Burial at church cemetery. Survivors: a daugher, 5 sons, 21 gch., 14 g-gch.; 2 sisters, a brother. Predeceased by her husband; parents; son Larry; 5 brothers: Albin, Bert, Edward, Frank & Larry Zakrzewski; a granddaughter Jeri Lynn Czarnick.

Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Tues. 18 Nov 2008
Lucille M. FURBY, 90

Born 8 Sep 1918, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Charles A. & Nellie F. (Welch) Boardman. 16 Sep 1940: Married Walter T. Furby at Albion, NE. They farmed, then moved to Belgrade, NE. 1970: Moved to Fullerton, NE. She hung wallpaper & painted. Mr. Furby died 9 Jun 1998. Mrs. Furby died Sat., 15 Nov 2008, Fullerton, NE. Service: Thurs., Palmer Funeral Home. Burial at Fullerton Cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons, 2 daughters, 10 gch., 11 g-gch.; Predeceased by her husband; her parents; an infant son Walter Eugene; 4 brothers: George, Robert, Marvin & Les Boardman; 3 sisters: Pearl Roark, Lottie Nauenberg & Alta Gerber.

Note: See 1920 Fed. Census NE ED104 p1 D4 F4: Council Creek, Nance, NE; 1930 Fed. Census NE ED63-4 p3b D59 F59: Council Creek Twp, Nance, NE

Columbus Telegram & Grand Island Independent - Fri. 21 Nov 2008
Larry IMUS, 61

Born 1 Dec 1946, Nance Co., NE. Parents: Clyde & Mabel (Kurth) Imus. Grad. of Belgrade HS. Worked for Thomas Carnivals, Sands Confinement & John Deere; farmed near Belgrade. Married in 1975 at Peace Lutheran Church. Died Wed., 19 Nov 2008 at Albion, NE. Visitation: Today, Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Service: Sat., Peace Lutheran Church near Belgrade. Burial at church cemetery. Survivors: His wife, a son, 3 daughters; 3 brothers & 2 sisters. Predeceased by his parents & a brother Verle.

Died Wed. 26 Nov 2008 at Genoa, NE. Service: Sat., 29 Nov at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Genoa. Burial: St. Edward Cemetery. Arrangements: Solt Funeral Home, Central City, NE. Survivors: 3 children, 9 gch., 37 g-gch., 27 gg-gch.; a son-in-law, a brother. Predeceased by her husband; son Daniel E. Cahill, daughter Ellen Mulligan, an infant daughter, 2 g-gch, 1 gg-gch.; sister Evelyn Kealy.
Note: Maiden name Divis. See 1930 Fed. Census NE ED63-9 p2a D33 F33: Genoa Twp, Nance, NE.

Born 6 Jan 1920, Cuming County, NE. Parents: Frank & Ida (Kuster) Zipf. Family moved in 1920 , near St. Edward, NE. She later lived in Omaha, Lincoln, & Columbus, NE; Georgia; Huntington Park, CA. 1947: Moved to Nance Co., NE. 26 Jun 1947: Married Vernon Blair at Albion, NE. Farmed near Belgrade, NE. Vernon died 12 Dec 1961. 19 Aug 1972: Married Wallace Ivey, at Fullerton, NE. They lived west of Fullerton, then moved into town. Wallace died 21 Jul 1982. 2005: Neola moved to Genoa, NE. She died there Wed. 3 Dec 2008. Visitation: Sun., Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton, NE. Service: Mon., 8 Dec at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Fullerton. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa, NE. Survivors: a son, a daughter, 7 gch., 12 g-gch. Predeceased by 2 husbands, her parents, a grandson, Richard Ziemba; a sister, Anita Frenzen.

Grand Island Independent & Norfolk Daily News - Fri. 12 Dec 2008; Columbus Telegram - 15 Dec 2008

Born 14 Sep 1949, Osceola, NE. Parents: Thomas & Tessie (Bialas) Voichoskie. Grew up on farm near Fullerton, NE. Grad. of Clarks HS (Merrick Co.). 1969-1970: US Army. Married 3 times. Died Mon. 8 Dec 2008, Grand Island, NE. Service: Mon., All Faiths Funeral Home, Grand Island. Burial: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE. Survivors: 2 daughters, 2 sons, 9 gch.; his mother & step-father; 3 sisters, 2 brothers, step-children. Predeceased by his father.

Born 6 Jan 1912, Genoa, NE. Parents: Simon & Augusta (Peterson) Pearson. 10 Nov 1940: Married Lucille Mares at Ulysses, NE. WW II: US Army. Lived in Monroe, NE. Business owner. Died Tues. 16 Dec 2008 at hospital in Omaha, NE. Visitation: Sun., Gass-Haney Funeral Home, Columbus, NE. Service: Mon., Monroe United Methodist Church, Burial: Seward Cemetery, Seward, NE. Survivors: a son, a daughter, 2 grandsons; 2 sisters. Predeceased by his wife; his parents; 2 brothers, Harold & Dwight.

Note: See Hist. of Platte Co. by Curry p 845 (w/p); 1920 Fed. Census NE ED196 p3b D71 F71: Monroe Village, Platte, NE (w/p).

Born 11 August 1920, Genoa, NE. Parents: John & Clara (Pinson) Bruhn. Attended Genoa HS. 17 Oct 1945: Married Edward G. Swanson. They farmed northwest of Genoa. She died Wed., 17 Dec 2008 at hospital in Lincoln, NE. Visitation: Sun., Patrick Funeral Home, Genoa. Service: Mon., at Augustana Lutheran Church, Genoa. Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Genoa. Survivors: a son. Predeceased by her husband; her parents; a sister Viola Dannelly.

Note: For her family, see 1920 Fed. Census NE ED164 p8A D53 F53: Beaver Twp, Nance, NE; and 1930 Fed. Census NE ED63-1 p3b D58 F59: Beaver Twp, Nance, NE

Born 17 Oct 1937, Belgrade, NE. Grew up in Hillsboro (OR?). Husband: Arthur Miller (deceased 2008). Owner/bookkeeper of Arlo Electric, Forest Grove, OR. She died 18 Dec 2008. Funeral Mass Tues., 23 Dec. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Forest Grove, OR. Arrangements: Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt. Survivors: a son, a daughter, 6 gch.; 2 brothers (surname CLARK), a sister. "Remembrances to Alzheimer's research fund at OHSU."

Born 21 Jun 1925. Parents: Herman & Bonnie Elm. 1942 grad. of Genoa HS. Moved to CA to work during WW II. 22 Sep 1945: Married Bill Pugsley. They lived in Fremont, NE. She died Thurs., 18 Dec 2008 in Omaha, NE. Service: Fri., Dugan Memorial Chapel, Fremont. Inurnment: Memorial Cemetery, Fremont. Survivors: Her husband, a son, 2 daughters, 5 gch., 1 g-gch. Predeceased by 2 brothers: Dean & Jack Elm; sister Geraldine Elm; nephew Sam Elm.

Born 22 May 1929, Cedar Rapids, NE. Parents: Daniel & Elizabeth (Van Ackeren) Conant. Grad. of Cedar Rapids HS. 1949: Married Gerald E. Malander at Cedar Rapids. They farmed in Nance County until 1992, moved to Fullerton, NE. She died Tues., 23 Dec 2008 at Fullerton. Service: Sat., St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fullerton. Burial will be private. Survivors: Her husband; 4 sons, 3 daughters, 16 gch., 6 g-gch.; 2 brothers, 2 sisters. Predeceased by an infant daughter Mary and a son Jerry Patrick. Also deceased - her parents & 3 brothers, Thomas, John & Joseph Conant.