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Including residents and former residents of Buffalo County, Nebraska
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REITER, Forest Bruce, 74, of Kearney, formerly of Gibbon, died Friday, July 9, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Wednesday at Faith United Methodist Church, Gibbon
Burial: Gibbon Riverside Cemetery
Mortuary: Godberson, Gibbon/Shelton
Memorials suggested to the Gibbon Emergency Unit or to Good Samaritan Hospital Cancer Center
Born Dec. 8, 1929, in Poole
Parents: Ernest and Irma (Frederick) Reiter
Grew up in the Poole area, attended District 98 rural school in Buckeye Valley; graduated from Kearney High School, 1947
Married: Dec. 31, 1950 to Gwendolyn Kenton in Gibbon; lived in Gibbon, moved to Kearney, 1981
Employment: drove for the Rayburn Truck Line, Gibbon, for 19 years; for Yellow Freight of Kearney for 26 years before he retired
Activities: enjoyed caring for his garden, his lawn and "pet" squirrels; was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2722 of Kearney and the Teamsters Union
Survivors include: wife; sons, Rick of Kearney and Doug of Tyler, Texas; daughters, Pam Ohlman of Gibbon, Cindy Carter of Tyler and Deb Brush of Gibbon; brothers, Stanley of Grand Island, Larry of Virginia Beach, Va., and Irv of Kearney; sister, Eloise Einsphar of Boonville, Mo.; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; also daughter-in-law, Karen of Kearney; and sons-in-law, Dave Ohlman of Gibbon and Jerry Carter of Tyler
Was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters
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SIEBKE, Bernard L. "Ben", 73, of Amherst died Sunday, July 11, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, Amherst
Burial: Immanuel Cemetery northwest of Amherst, military rites by Miller American Legion Post 351
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner, Kearney
Memorials to be designated later
Born Aug. 31, 1930, northwest of Amherst
Parents: Emmitt and Anna (Daake) Siebke
Grew up in the area north of Amherst; graduated from Amherst High School, 1947
Farmed with his parents northwest of Amherst
Military: veteran of the Korean War, was stationed in Salzburg, Austria; honorably discharged, 1953
After discharge, returned to farm northwest of Amherst; also worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Married: Oct. 27, 1973 to married Paula Franzen
Activities: member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Amherst, Miller American Legion, Amherst Lions Club and Kearney Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 759
Survivors include: son, Paul of Mitchell; and sisters, Lucille Bosshamer of Amherst and Suzanne of LaVista; also daughter-in-law, Julie of Mitchell; brother-in-law, Alvin Bosshamer of Amherst; nephews, Ken Bosshamer and Steve Bosshamer, both of Riverdale; and niece, Barbara Bosshamer of Kearney
Was preceded in death by his parents
Kearney Hub, 13 July, 2004
STOVALL, Dorothy "Beryl", 85, of Kearney died Monday, July 12, 2004, at her home
Services: Wednesday, First Christian Church
Burial: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Memorials suggested to First Christian Church or the Association for Retarded Citizens
Born Nov. 26, 1918, in Farnam
Parents: Charles and Sara (Parker) Parker
Graduated from Farnam High School, 1936
Married: April 27, 1939 to Marvin Stovall in Smith Center, Kan. He preceded her in death
Lived in many small communities in Nebraska; moved to Kearney, 1959
Lived at home, raised five children; enjoyed baking, spending time with family, especially her grandchildren; Founder's Club member at Prairie View Gardens; had been active with the Association for Retarded Citizens; member of First Christian Church in Kearney
Survivors include: sons, Lyndon of Greenville, S.C., and Bradley of Kearney; daughters, Nancy Burns and Melanie Stevens, both of Kansas City, Mo., and Jan Featherston of Humboldt, Tenn.; sister, Georgeann Young of North Platte; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband and a brother
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YOUNG, K. Irene, 90, of Omaha, formerly of Kearney, died Saturday, July 10, 2004, at Creighton University Hospital, Omaha
Memorial services: Monday, First United Methodist Church, Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Memorials suggested to the Good Samaritan Hospital Hospice Fund or First United Methodist Church
Born March 16, 1914, in Jefferson, Iowa
Parents: Albert and Ora Dozier. Was the oldest of nine children; graduated from Jefferson High School
Married: July 16, 1934 to Keith Young in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He died in 1988
Lived in Grand Junction, Iowa; lived in Sac City, Iowa, 1940 - 1955
Moved to Kearney, 1956; worked at Singer Sewing Center for five years; then worked as secretary in the Kearney State College Registrar's Office, for Dr. Thomas; later worked at NTV television station; later managed the Fabrific Fabric Store in Kearney until retirement
Activities: member of the United Methodist Church for more than 70 years; member of the Open Circle Sunday school class; after her husband's death, she joined the SPICE group at the church; enjoyed traveling and visiting her children and grandchildren in their homes; enjoyed summers at the family cottage at Lake Okoboji, Iowa; was an avid reader and particularly enjoyed biographies; enjoyed playing canasta, working jigsaw puzzles and working the daily newspaper crossword puzzle, which kept her mind active and sharp until her death; enjoyed celebrated her 90th birtheday in March in Omaha with all her family
Survivors include: sons, Michael of Omaha and Keith of St. Petersburg, Fla.; daughters, Julianne Merryman of Davenport, Iowa, Katherine Shaw of Edgemont, S.D., and Marianne Custer of Minden; brother, J.C. Dozier of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and sisters Pat Book of Panora, Iowa, Marilyn Monthei of Jefferson and Barbara Augustus of Granger, Iowa; also sons-in-law, Rick Merryman of Davenport, Don Custer of Minden and Carl Shaw of Edgemont; daughter-in-law, Judy of Omaha; Keith's friend, Paul Gladue of St. Petersburg; brothers-in-law, Claire Book of Panora, Bob Monthei of Jefferson; sisters-in-law, Mary Dozier of Cedar Rapids and Ione Dozier of Jefferson; grandchildren, Marc Robson and Bob Giovanni of Denver, Sally Mathis and her husband, Mark of Jackson, Tenn., Steve of Omaha, Troy and his wife, Maggie of Laton, Calif., Staci Ludwig and her husband, Larry of Omaha and Craig Shaw of Brookings, S.D.; great-grandchildren, Laura, Alyssa and T.J. Young of Lemore, Calif., and Cailyn, Carah and Cami Ludwig of Omaha
Was preceded in death by her husband, brothers, Don and Floyd Dozier, both of Jefferson; sisters, Pauline Dozier and Betty Haupert, both of Jefferson; sister-in-law Margaret Dozier of Jefferson; brother-in-law, Ed Augustus of Jefferson and great-grandson, Phyllip Young
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STROUD, Twila, 87, of Kearney died Monday, July 12, 2004, at St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village in Kearney
Memorial services: Friday, O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Funeral Home
Burial: Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Island
Born July 30, 1916, in Ord
Parents: Benjamin and Abbie (Wagner) Brickner
Grew up on a farm southwest of Ord, graduated from Ord High School
Worked for Farm Credit Services in Ord
Married: June 21, 1941 to Glenn Stroud in Ord. He died in 1999
The couple later moved to Kearney; she worked for Barney Abstract, Kearney, 12 years as secretary and bookkeeper; returned to work for Farm Credit Services in Kearney until retirement; later moved to St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village Assisted Living Center; moved to the nursing home, May 2004
Member of New Life Assembly
Survivors include: daughters, Donna Pease of Denver and Glenda Warford of Kearney; sister, DeEtta Kibbon of Blair; and four great-grandchildren; also sons-in-law, LeRoy Pease of Denver and Floyd Warford of Kearney and grandchildren, Jonathan Pease of Denver and Stacey Williams of Kearney
Was preceded in death by her husband, parents; brother, Bud Brickner; and sister, Greta Bogert
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BRAMAN, Elmer, 86, of Shelton died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at his home
Services: Monday, Third City Christian Church, Grand Island
Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha
Mortuary: Apfel-O'Brien-Straatmann, Wood River
Memorials suggested to the Third City Christian Church or Shelton Fire and Rescue Unit
Born April 11, 1918, in Blanchard, Iowa
Parents: Harvey and Sarah (Leeper) Braman
He grew up in Blanchard, Iowa, graduated from high school there, 1935
Married: Dec. 17, 1938 to Nevella Honaker in Plattsmouth. She died Dec. 10, 1997
With first wife lived in Burlington Junction, Mo.; was a farmer and truck driver; lived in Blanchard for seven years; moved to Omaha, 1945, worked for Concrete Products until 1951; worked for Union Freightways as a trailer mechanic for 35 years; retired, 1986; couple moved to Shelton, 1988
Married: Nov. 15, 1999 to Marjorie King in Tarkio, Mo.; made their home in Shelton; enjoyed traveling together and being in each other's company during their retired years
Activities: active member of Independent Order of Oddfellows since 1948; elder at Northside Christian Church in Omaha for 10 years, at Florence Christian Church for 15 years and at Countryside Christian Church in Kearney for five years; member of Third City Christian Church for 10 years; first-aid instructor and disaster action instructor for the American Red Cross for 20 years; enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, participating in the Oddfellows drill team, playing cards, gardening and growing roses
Survivors include: wife, Marjorie; son, Larry of Wood River; daughter, Joyce Carroll of Shelton; sister, Gertrude Elliot of Shenandoah, Iowa; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; stepdaughters, Nelta Melton of Kearney and Elona Howe of Monticello, N.Y.; four stepgrandchildren; and seven stepgreat-grandchildren; also daughter-in-law, Dona Braman of Wood River; son-in-law, Jerry Carroll of Shelton; stepsons-in-law, Daniel Melton of Kearney and John Howe of Monticello, N.Y.; one brother-in-law; and two sisters-in-law
Was preceded in death by his first wife, brothers, Howard and Harry, and sisters, Marie and Geraldine
Kearney Hub, 17 July, 2004
BUTLER, William A. "Bill", 58, of Overland Park, Kan., formerly of Kearney, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at an Omaha hospital
Services: Friday, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Lincoln
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Butherus, Maser and Love, Lincoln
Born April 7, 1946, in Kearney
Parents: Ernest and Rita (Hibberd) Butler
Survivors include: son, Michael of Charlotte, N.C.; daughters, Allison of Wichita, Kan., and Emily of Shawnee Mission, Kan.; his mother of Lincoln; brother, Ernest III of Lincoln; sisters, Bonnie White of Grand Island, Mary Empson of Fort Worth, Texas, Nancy Daehling of Lincoln, Joyce Cartagena of Lake Station, Ind., Kathy Ewing of Seward, Jean of Omaha and Carolyn Butler-Hale of Fort Collins, Colo.; and two grandchildren.
Kearney Hub, 15 July, 2004
GIBSON, Noel W. "Hoot", 89, of Kearney died Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Friday, Horner-Lieske-Horner
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Memorials are suggested to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 2722 of Kearney
Born Nov. 15, 1914, on a farm north and east of Edison
Parents: John and Frona (Norwood) Gibson
Started school in Edison, transferred to Stanford when family moved to a farm between Stamford and Orleans; helped his father with the farm;later attended school in Orleans, played football; graduated from Orleans High School, 1932
Married: July 15, 1937 to Ardis Shellenbarger in Omaha; immediately moved to Minneapolis; unable to find work in that year, moved back to Omaha; he worked for Armour Meat Packing
Moved to California, 1940; registered for the draft, but never entered the service; worked for Consolidated Aircraft, helped construct B-24 bombers; after the war, bought his own truck, drove the California coast
Returned to Nebraska, leased his truck, drove coast to coast; eventually worked for Industrial Pipeline on Holdrege as a truck driver until retirement
Couple bought their home in east Kearney, had lived there for more than 50 years; would have celebrated their 67th anniversary on July 15
Activities: enjoyed football, attended many of the Cornhusker games at home and away and attended bowl games; enjoyed helping care for their 20-acre acreage
Member of First Christian Church and American Legion Post 52, longtime member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 2722 of Kearney
Survivors include: wife and his brother, Duane of Oxford; also sister-in-law, Carole of Oxford; many nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and many great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews
Was preceded in death by an infant son, his parents and two sisters
Kearney Hub, 15 July, 2004
McCAULEY, Thomas "Ted", 93, of Kearney died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Saturday, Horner-Lieske-Horner, in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, military rites by American Legion Post 52 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 759
Memorials suggested to the VFW Flag Pole Fund at Kearney Cemetery or St. George Orthodox Church
Born Oct. 20, 1910, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Parents: Thomas and Alma (Morden) McCauley
Grew up in Canada, graduated from high school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Married: March 14, 1946 to Mabel Shada in Kearney. She died in 1996
Military: Iowa National Guard, served three years; entered U.S. Army on May 20, 1942; veteran of World War II, served in the Pacific Theater; U.S. Air Force, 1947 - 1964; in Korea, 1951 -52; in Alaska, 1959 - 1962; after discharge, he and his wife moved to Ansley, owned and operated the Ansley Hotel
Activities: member of St. George Orthodox Church in Kearney, American Legion Post 253 in Ansley, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 759 in Kearney, Disabled Veterans in Broken Bow and Enlisted Men of Aurora, Colo.; lifetime member of Rotary International, was a Paul Harris Fellow
Survivors include nephews and nieces; was preceded in death by her wife and a sister
Kearney Hub, 16 July, 2004
REPLOGLE, Margaret Julia, 91, of Cozad and Kearney died Monday, July 12, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Burial: July 16, Taylor Cemetery
Memorials suggested to the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, Kearney
Born June 24, 1913, on a farm in Loup County
Parents: Phillip and Veda (Valentine) Fahey
Attended country schools in Loup and Custer counties, Victoria Springs and Madison Square areas; graduated from Taylor High School in 1930; was one of three classmates attending the 70th class reunion
Married: Aug. 13, 1931 to Harry Replogle in St. Paul. He preceded her in death
Lived on the home farm at Almeria; moved to the Burwell area, 1943; moved to Kearney, 1958, lived here 44 years
Worked at Good Samaritan Hospital for 15 years, retired at age 70
Was known for her flowers and trees and her love for the outdoors; made cinnamon rolls, popcorn balls and her pumpkin and apple pies and the many quilt tops
Survivors include: daughters, Verda Gibbens of Cozad and Melvina Mattley of Kearney and 14 great-grandchildren; also son-in-law, Arlen Gibbens of Cozad; and grandchildren, Judy Derr and husband, Bob, of Amherst, Barbara Mattley of Lincoln, Cindy Fuqua and husband, Tim, Randy Mattley and wife, Kristi, and Jennifer Gibbens, all of Kearney, Thomas Gibbens and wife, Denise, and Pamela Laird and husband, Tom, all of Cozad, and Timothy Gibbens and wife, Becky, of Gothenburg
Was preceded in death by her husband "Bud", parents; brothers, Dale Fahey and his wife, Kathryn, and Glen Fahey and his wife, Veda; son-in-law, Darrel Mattley; and infant grandson, David Gene Mattley
Kearney Hub, 16 July, 2004
STUMPFF, Kurt, 51, of San Diego, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Friday, July 16, 2004, at a San Diego hospital
No services; body will be cremated
Born Feb. 20, 1953, in Omaha
Parents: Donald and Elaine (Reese) Stumpff
Graduated from Kearney High School, 1971; attended Kearney State College, completed his degree in San Diego
Was an avid reader; enjoyed the ocean, the beach, backpacking and his many friends
Survivors include: mother of Kearney; and sisters, Nancy Eckhoff and Pamela, both of Kearney; also brother-in-law, Michael Eckhoff of Kearney; nephew, Derek Eckhoff of Kearney; and nieces, Shelby and Delaney Eckhoff, both of Kearney
Was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Michael
Kearney Hub, 19 July, 2004
WERNER, Christopher, 19, of Kearney died of complications from aplastic anemia and a bone marrow transplant Sunday, July 18, 2004, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha
Services: Thursday, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Kearney
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel, Kearney
Burial: Hildreth City Cemetery
Memorials suggested to the family
Born Sept. 4, 1984, in Scottsbluff
Parents: Greg and Jayne (Jelkin) Werner
Baptized as an infant at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Hildreth; was confirmed in the faith at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Kearney
Attended Kenwood Elementary School and Horizon Middle School; graduated from Kearney High School, 2003; attended one semester at Metro Tech, Omaha
Activities: member of Cub Scout Pack 135 and Boy Scout Troop 158, both in Kearney; enjoyed camping trips and summer camps with the Boy Scouts; played soccer and baseball; member of the Horizon Middle School Band and the Kearney High School Band, played at the statue of Liberty in New York and in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl parade and in the halftime show
Employment: Taco John's in Kearney and in Omaha, also at Hewlett-Packard in Omaha
Survivors include: parents; and grandparents, Bob and Lois Werner of Topeka, Kan., and Lamoine and Verna Jelkin of Hildreth; also uncles and aunts, Rob and Kathy Werner and family of South Bend, Ind.; Jim and Connie Jelkin and family of Kearney; Lloyd and Melodie Slaymaker and family of Lincoln; John and Diane Jelkin and family of Hildreth; Kim Werner and husband, Doug McQuinn, and family of Omaha; Joel and Jan Jelkin and family of Fremont; Jim and Jodi Bebensee and family of Craig, Colo., and Jay and Stacy Jelkin and family of Omaha; and great-uncles, great-aunts and many cousins
Kearney Hub, 21 July, 2004
BRADLEY, Lois Lavonne, 73, of Nevada, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Monday, July 19, 2004, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada
Graveside services: Thursday, Moore Cemetery in Nevada
Mortuary: Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada
Born March 4, 1931, in Ravenna, Neb.
Parents: Thomas and Mildred (Maynard) Huff
Married: April 13, 1949 to Orville Bradley in Lamar. He preceded her in death
Survivors include: son, Barry Vandenbrink of Olympia, Wash.; and brothers, Eugene Huff of Kent, Wash., Earl Huff of Shawnee, Okla., and Dale Huff of Kearney
Kearney Hub, 20 July, 2004
RADER, Margaret I., 84, of Alliance, formerly of Amherst, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance
Services: July 6, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Alliance
Burial: Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, S.D.
Mortuary: Bates-Gould Funeral Home of Alliance
Memorials suggested to the church, the St. Agnes Academy Foundation or Prairie Haven Hospice in Alliance
Born May 29, 1920, in the family farm home at Amherst
Parents: Vincent and Anna (Franke) Glatter
Graduated from Amherst High School, 1938; from St. Francis Nursing School in Grand Island, 1941
Married: June 6, 1949 to Elburn Rader in Alliance. He died April 2, 1993
Worked at St. Joseph's Hospital and Box Butte General Hospital; retired, 1988
Was an avid Cornhusker, Bronco and Colorado Rockies fan; enjoyed all sports by watching them on television or listening to them on radio; loved playing cards; member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, also a member of the Altar Guild
Survivors include: daughter, Carol Wilson of Casper, Wyo.; brother, Don Glatter of Amherst; and sisters, Ann Vincent of Concordia, Kan., and Nancy Hittner of Salina, Kan.; also son-in-law, Darren Wilson of Casper; grandchildren, Justine Wilson of Mesa, Ariz., and Ann Wilson of Casper; brother-in-law, Tony Hittner of Salina; and sister-in-law, Helen Glatter of Amherst
Was preceded in death by her husband and parents
Kearney Hub, 20 July, 2004
BAILEY, Lennis C., 74, of 1516 W. 42nd St. died Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at his home
Services: Monday, First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, military honors by Kearney American Legion Post 52 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 759
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Memorials suggested to First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society
Born March 30, 1930, in Buffalo County north of Kearney
Parents: Ivan and Orpha (Stubbs) Bailey
Graduated from Kearney High School, 1947, then farmed north of Kearney
Military: U.S. Marine Corps, 1951-1953, veteran of the Korean War
Married: Aug. 14, 1955 to Gracene Goodchuck in Kearney
Farmed north of Kearney; retired, 1979; moved into Kearney
Activities: member of Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church for many years; member of First United Methodist Church in Kearney; member of Farmers Union Coop, served on the Pleasant Hill School Board, was a leader for Hope Hill 4-H Club; enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren
Survivors include: wife; sons, Kevin and Kraig, both of Kearney; and sister, Maurine Adams of Yuba City, Calif.; also daughters-in-law, Lori and Vicki, both of Kearney; brother-in-law, Gary Goodchuck of Hays, Kan.; grandchildren, Shawna Swanson and husband, Chad, Chevy and wife, Jenny, and Kurt, Dustin, Dallas and Kody; great-grandsons, Bo Swanson, Elijah Swanson and Cain; and many cousins
Was preceded in death by his parents
Kearney Hub, 31 July, 2004
DONNELL, Ann R., 82, of Kearney died Friday, July 30, 2004, at Prairie View Gardens in Kearney
Services: Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Kearney
Graveside services: Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner, Kearney
Memorials suggested to the church or the Kearney Senior Hospitality Center
Born: July 17, 1922, in Kearney
Parents: Norman "Jack" and Laura (Schwasinger) Samway
Grew up in Kearney, graduated from Kearney High School, attended Kearney Normal School
Married: Sept. 15, 1944 to Wally R. Donnell in Temple, Texas
Worked at Hirshfield Clothing store; then was deputy Buffalo County treasurer for many years, retired, 1984
Activities: member of the church; enjoyed playing bridge; was an avid bowler
Survivors include: husband; son, Stephen of Thornton, Colo.; and sister, Frances Einsphar of Minden; also daughter-in-law, Terry of Thornton; granddaughters, Leni Sauer and husband, Dave, of Thornton and Tracy Schofield and husband, Lance, of Grand Lake, Colo.; grandson, Darrick and wife, Casey, of Omaha; and great-granddaughter, Alaina of Omaha
Was preceded in death by a son, Gregg on July 7, 1991; one brother; and one sister
Kearney Hub, 2 August, 2004
REINERTSON, Robert, 56, died Sunday, July 25, 2004, at his home near Sweetwater
Graveside services: Saturday, Sweetwater Cemetery
Mortuary: Rasmussen Mortuary, Ravenna
Memorials suggested to the Ravenna Emergency Unit
Born March 23, 1948, in Kearney
Parents: Kenneth and Thelma (Anderson) Reinertson
Attended grade school in Hazard; graduated from Ravenna High School, 1966; graduated from Central Nebraska Technical School
Worked for Burlington Northern Railroad and then farmed until health failed
Activities: member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ravenna; enjoyed hunting and collecting toy tractors
Survivors include: sisters, Karen Brown and Kris Brown, both of Sweetwater; also brothers-in-law, Jack Brown and Darrel Brown, both of Sweetwater; and nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents
Kearney Hub, 2 August, 2004
WILKENS, Lyle Edward, 89, of Gibbon died Saturday, July 31, 2004, at Good Samaritan Center in Wood River
Services: Tuesday, Faith United Church, Gibbon
Burial: Gibbon Riverside Cemetery
Mortuary: Godberson of Gibbon/Shelton
Born Oct. 29, 1914, in St. Michael
Parents: Herman and Hazel (Schultz) Wilkens
Married: June 5, 1940 to Gladys Nelson in Grand Island. She preceded him in death
Survivors include: sons, Jim of Gibbon and John of Fort Collins, Colo.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 2 August, 2004
MILES, Irene G., 76, of Kearney died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at Northridge Retirement Community in Kearney
Services: Saturday, St. Isidore Catholic Church, Columbus
Burial: Columbus City Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel, Kearney
Memorials suggested to Kearney Catholic Foundation
Born Nov. 10, 1927, in Columbus
Parents: Paul and Mary (Martys) Boroviak
Grew up in Columbus, attended St. Bonaventure Catholic School; attained her GED, 1979
Married: Oct. 30, 1948 to Dale Miles in Columbus. He preceded her in death
Lived in Columbus; worked at department stores, including JC Penney and Schwesers; lived in Kearney for the past eight years
Activities: member of the churches in Kearney and Columbus; enjoyed her grandchildren, music and conversation
Survivors include: daughter, Kathleen Nickman of Pleasanton; also son-in-law, Craig of Pleasanton; and grandsons, Jasen, Alexander and Erich
Was preceded in death by a her husband, daughter, Karen, her parents, three brothers and two sisters
Kearney Hub, 30 July, 2004
TAUBENHEIM, Thomas "Tom" L., 60, of rural Amherst died Monday, July 26, 2004, at his home
Services: Saturday, Trinity Lutheran Church, Amherst
Burial: Immanuel Cemetery, near Amherst
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner, Kearney
Memorials suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church, the Amherst Lions Club and the Amherst Fire Department
Born Dec. 4, 1943, in Kearney
Parents: Elmer and Velda (Reed) Taubenheim
Graduated from Amherst High School, 1962; was a lifetime resident of the Amherst area; farmed northeast of Amherst
Married: June 24, 1976 to Gayle Warren in Kearney
Activities: member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Laymens League and the Amherst Lions Club
Survivors include: wife; sons, Kevin of Hastings, Minn., and Brad Jacoby of Kearney; daughters, Lisa Roy of Jackson, Tenn., and Tiffany Jacoby of Omaha; his father of Amherst; twin brother, Terry of Amherst; sisters, Judy Peterson of Kearney and Janie Andrews of Onalaska, Texas; and seven grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his mother on Aug. 14, 2001
Kearney Hub, 30 July, 2004
HORELICA, Lois, 84, of Kearney died Monday, July 26, 2004, at Mount Carmel Home in Kearney
Memorial services; 20 July, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Kearney
Inurnment: columbarium in the church
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel, Kearney
Born March 25, 1920, in Chicago
Parents: Emil and Emma (Stanger) Timen
Grew up in Chicago, graduated from Foreman High School
Married: Aug. 24, 1940 to married Hubert Horelica in Chicago. He preceded her in death
Lived in Chicago, was a homemaker; couple moved to Kearney, 1987
Activities: member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, a member and past worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Pleides Chapter, of Chicago
Survivors include: son, Glenn, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughter, Linda Barney of Kearney; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; also daughter-in-law, Linda, of Colorado Springs; and son-in-law, Greg Barney of Kearney
Was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brothers, Kenneth and Elbert Timen
Kearney Hub, 29 July, 2004
ROBART, Ruth M., 85, of Shelton died Monday, July 26, 2004, at Gibbon Good Samaritan Center
Services: Monday, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Kearney
Burial: Shelton Cemetery
Mortuary: Godberson of Gibbon and Shelton
Born Sept. 26, 1918, in Oakland
Parents: William and Anna (Ossian) Peterson
Married: Dec. 17, 1941 to Gail H. Robart in Oakland
Survivors include her husband; sons, William of Shelton and Bob of Lincoln; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 28 July, 2004
GORAK, Stanley C., 90, of Kearney died Saturday, July 24, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Wednesday, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Ord
Mortuary: Ord Memorial Chapel
Born Dec. 1, 1913, in Chicago
Parents: Frank and Stephanie Gorak
Was raised and educated in Chicago; attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, the seminaries of St. Mary of the Lake-Mundelein and St. John's Seminary in Little Rock, Ark.; was ordained by Bishop Bona, May 26, 1938, at St. Mary's Cathedral, Grand Island
First assignment was chaplain of the hospital in Alliance; served as pastor of parishes in Pleasanton and Hazard, Elyria, Gothenburg and Cozad and Ord; retired 1989, moved to Kearney; was chaplain to the Carmelite Sisters at Mount Carmel Home
Survivors include his sisters, Marie Claire, Dolores Bayer and Gertrude
Was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John; and sister, Nathalia McMahon
Kearney Hub, 27 July, 2004
NORRIS, Margaret Anna, 92, of Abilene, Kansas, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Sunday, July 25, 2004, at her residence
Services: Wednesday, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Abilene
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, Abilene
Memorials suggested to Hendrick Hospice Care, P.O. Box 1922, Abilene, TX 79604; Friendship Class at St. Paul United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3396, Abilene, TX 79604; or donor's choice
Born Sept. 3, 1911, in Kearney
Parents: Anna (Anderson) and Austin T. Olson
Graduated from Kearney High School; attended Kearney State Teachers College, was a member of Sigma Theta Phi Sorority; received nurses training in Omaha, Neb.
Married: July 2, 1930 to Charles O. Norris in Smith Center, Kan. He died in 1996
Was a homemaker; moved from Kearney to Abilene in 1991
Activities: member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Friendship Sunday school class at the church; member of United Methodist Women; member of PEO Chapter GN; enjoyed quilt making, needlepointing and playing bridge
Survivors include: son, Charles E. of Avon, Conn.; daughter, Ruthyle Julien of Abilene; sister, Doris Beshore of Pinehurst, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; also daughter-in-law, Vey of Avon; and son-in-law, Robin Julien of Abilene
Was preceded in death by her husband, parents; brothers, Theodore Olson and Harold Olson; sisters, Virgie Murphy and Helen Kring; and great-grandson, Michael Brumfield
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TARANGO-GRIESS, Linda, 33, of Sutton, Neb., formerly of Kearney, died Sunday, July 11, 2004, as a result of a roadside bomb in Samara
Services: July 17, St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Hastings
Burial: Sutton Cemetery
Mortuary: Kohler Mortuary, Sutton
Born: April 14, 1971, in Burlington, Colo.
Parents: Agustina and Juanita (Medrano) Tarango
Married: April 16, 1994 to Douglas Griess in Kearney
Survivors include: husband, of Sutton; her parents, of North Platte; brother, Agustin Tarango Jr. of North Platte; and sister, Vicky Tarango-Smith of North Platte
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UTTERBACK, Dorene D., 65, of Kearney, formerly of Arapahoe, died Friday, July 23, 2004, at her home
Services: later
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Born April 6, 1939, in Ainsworth
Parents: Mervin and Charlotte (Galusha) Shattuck
Graduated from Oxford High School, 1957
Married: September 1957 to Paul Utterback in Oxford; later divorced
Worked as a secretary at Arapahoe Public School; moved to Kearney, was a bookkeeper at A-Affordable Travel
Survivors include: sons, Jeffrey of Arapahoe and Jay of Kearney; daughter, Denise Petersen of Sandy, Utah; her mother of Kearney; and sister, Dee Belschner of Kearney; also daughter-in-law, Melinda of Kearney; son-in-law, Chris Petersen of Sandy; grandsons, Samuel of Kearney and Benjamin Petersen of Sandy; and granddaughters, Jasmine of Kearney and Jenna Petersen of Sandy
Was preceded in death by son, Terry and her father
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SHADA, Jerry, 67, of Lincoln, formerly of Kearney, died Monday, July 19, 2004, at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln
Graveside services: Monday, Oak Creek Cemetery near Raymond
Mortuary: Aspen Mortuary Inc. in Lincoln
Born Sept. 1, 1936, in Buda
Parents: George and Josephine Shada
Survivors include: wife, Gladys; son, Jerry of Lincoln; daughters, Tammy Shadawid and Cori Morgan, both of Lincoln, and Judy Heinz and Ila Kendall, both of Sutherland; sister, Sandra Ruhter of Summer Haven Lake; and 14 grandchildren
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RIVERA, Manuel, Sr., 92, of Kearney died Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at his home
Services: Friday, St. Mary's Cathedral, Grand Island
Burial: Grand Island City Cemetery
Mortuary: Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home in Grand Island
Born June 15, 1912, in Chihuahua, Mexico
Parents: Joe and Pauline Rivera
Married: 1939 to Angeline Hernandez in Kansas. She preceded him in death
Survivors include: sons, Joe of Grand Island and Paul and Manuel Jr., both of Kearney; daughters, Rosemary Torres, Elizabeth Vega and Lisa Alba, all of Grand Island, and Megdaline Cash, Victoria Deras, Lucy Pacheco and Helen Bickford, all of Kearney; brother, Frank of Grand Island; 37 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren; also sons-in-law, Lloyd Cash, Lupe Pacheco and Delbert Bickford, all of Kearney, and Henry Vega and Mario Alba, both of Grand Island; daughter-in-law, Dorothy of Grand Island; and sister-in-law, Mary of Grand Island
Was preceded in death by a his wife, son, Reynoldo; and daughters, Virginia Mancilla and Gracie
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ZIELINSKI, Alice, 63, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, formerly of the Kearney, Neb., area, died Thursday, July 15, 2004, at her home
Services: Monday, July 19, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Colorado Springs
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs
Mortuary: Evergreen Funeral Home, Colorado Springs
Born Nov. 29, 1940 in Howells, Neb.
Parents: Laddie and Alma (Sedlacek) Vacha
Married: June 1959 to Jack De Laet. He preceded her in death
Married: Don Richeson. He also preceded her in death
Married: Feb. 11, 1995 to married William Zielinski in Colorado Springs
Survivors include: husband; son, Mark De Laet of Colorado Springs; daughter, Sherri Thompson of Colorado Springs; her mother, Alma Peters of Kearney; brother, Al Vacha of Kearney; sisters, Pat Novak of O'Neill, Neb., Lorie Cover of Colorado Springs and Carol Vacha of Kearney; four granddaughters; and stepsons, Max of Chicago and Brant of Minneapolis
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BELIEL, Lloyd R., 89, of Kearney died Monday, July 19, 2004, at Mother Hull Home
Services: Thursday, Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home, Grand Island
Burial: Westlawn Cemetery, Grand Island
Memorials suggested to Faith United Methodist Church, Grand Island
Born Sept. 6, 1914, in North Loup
Parents: Roy and Ruth (Paist) Beliel
Family moved to Elba and later to Kearney; moved to Grand Island, 1923
Was educated in Grand Island schools
Married: Feb. 16, 1935 to Inez McKnight in St. Paul. She died Aug. 20, 1990
Worked for Fairmont Foods for 15 years; was employed by Sears as a shipping clerk for 24 years, retired, 1983
Member of Faith United Methodist Church, Grand Island
Survivors include: daughters, Helen Arnold of Kearney and Lois Matthiesen of Bellevue; sister, Wilma Kenyon of Grand Island; half brother, John Wetzel of Independence, Ore.; half sister, Myrtle Peterson of Murphys, Calif.; and 12 great-grandchildren; also sons-in-law, Robert Arnold of Kearney and Wayne Matthiesen of Bellevue; and grandchildren, Steven Arnold of Viroqua, Wis., Cindy Arnold of Kearney, Brad Matthiesen and Scott Matthiesen, both of Omaha, and Tracy Matthiesen of Bellevue
Was preceded in death by his wife, parents; sister, Opal Lorang; half brother, Dale Wetzel; half sister, Donna Mae Scholl; and grandson, Craig Arnold
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DAVIS, Edith A., 91, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, in San Antonio
Services: Thursday, Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, San Antonio
Burial: Mission Burial Park North
Born Aug. 26, 1912, in Kearney
Parents: Roy and Hattie Pledger
Married: Ivan Davis. He preceded her in death
Survivors include daughter, Joan Schmitz; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
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THOMAS, Carol C. (Humphrey), 89, of Kearney died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, at Mount Carmel Home in Kearney
Graveside services: Thursday, Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner, Kearney
Memorials suggested to the Alzheimer's Unit at Mount Carmel
Born Dec. 20, 1914, in Overton
Parents: William and Estella (Thornburg) Ewing
Grew up in Overton, graduated from Overton High School; was confirmed at Overton Christian Church
Married: 1933 to Walter Humphrey in North Platte; lived in several locations, then moved Kearney, 1948; He died in 1951
Married: 1954 to Francis Thomas in Chester. He died in 1987
Enjoyed canning, gardening, card playing and spending time with family
Survivors include: daughters, Kay Linch of Lexington, Karen Parks of Hastings and Helen Demaree of Bentonville, Ark.; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husbands, son, Wayne Humphrey in 2000; infant daughter, Linda Sue Humphrey; daughter, Shirley Fraas; son-in-law, Fred Fraas; two sisters; and two brothers
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KANTARAS, Nick J., 76, of 1512 Seventh Ave. died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Monday, Faith United Methodist Church
Burial: later
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner Mortuary
Memorials to be designated later
Born June 7, 1928, in Kearney
Parents: Demetrius and Sophia (Williams) Kantaras
Graduated from Kearney High School, 1948
Married: April 21, 1952 to Phyllis Shafer in Minden
Was an independent truck driver, hauled gravel for Buffalo County
Was baptized at St. George Orthodox Church; was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Kearney, at the time of death
Enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren
Survivors include: wife; sons, Jim, Mike, Mark, Greg and Kirk, all of Kearney; daughter, Janet of Peoria, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter; also daughters-in-law, Kelly and Nancy, both of Kearney; and Janet's fianc‚, Andrew Schott of Peoria
Was preceded in death by his parents
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CLINE, Clifford H., 77, of Lanham, Maryland, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Friday, July 9, 2003, in Lanham
Born: Sept. 25, 1927, in Kearney
Parents: Glen and Meda Cline
Was baptized Jan. 22, 1928, confirmed June 15, 1941, at Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney; graduated from Kearney High School, 1944
Military: U.S. Navy, 1945-1948, communication technician
Married: Aug. 29, 1951 to Vada Stubbs at Zion Lutheran Church, Kearney. She died April 21, 2002. Graduated from Oklahoma A&M College May 26, 1952, degree in geography and meteorology; worked at the Navy Hydrographic Office (later called the Naval Oceanographic Office) in Suitland, Md., first as a meteorologist, then an oceanographer and finally as physical science administrator, 1952 until retirement July 31, 1978
Survivors include: son, Alan of Bowie, Md.; also daughter-in-law, Cynthia of Bowie; grandsons, Matthew and Gregory, both of Bowie; brothers-in-law, Milo, Eddie and Larry Stubbs, all of Great Falls, Mont.; and sisters-in-law, Lyla Snider of Kearney, Izora Gallagher and Wava Larson, both of Great Falls, Mont., all of whom considered him their brother
Was preceded in death by his wife, parents, three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law
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ASMANN, Gregory Eugene, 45, of Kearney, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Monday, O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Funeral Home in Kearney Burial: Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery in Bridgeport
Born May 20, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio
Grew up in North College Hill, Ohio; received his education there
Enjoyed woodworking
Survivors include: sons, Steven and Gregory, both of Ohio; daughter, Sarah of Florida; brothers, Danny and Mike, both of Ohio; sister, Alma Fiebig of Ohio; and fianc‚e, Jeannie Seagle of Kearney; also nieces and nephews and his special extended family on his fianc‚e's side
Was preceded in death by his parents
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BRUMMER, Marilyn, 72, of Longmont, Colorado, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died of cancer Saturday, July 10, 2004, at home
Services: July 15, Longmont
Burial: Foothills Memorial Gardens, Longmont
Memorials suggested to the American Diabetic Association, in care of Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, 326 Terry St., Longmont, CO 80501
Born June 9, 1932, in Erie, Ill.
Parents: Homer and Mildred (Wait) Smith
Attended elementary and high school in Erie, Ill.; graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, with elementary teaching certificate; taught in New Raymer, Colo., Avondale, Ariz., and Columbine Elementary in Longmont
Enjoyed living in Kearney, 1963-1968, made many good friends, was active in the community
Enjoyed sewing, flower gardening, camping, dancing and traveling, but most of all, she enjoyed her family and friends
From 1987-1895 she and Lynn Mitchell owned the Lyons Soda Fountain in Lyons
Married: October 1992 to Lynn R. Mitchell in Allenspark
Survivors include: her husband; and daughters, Sandra Smith of Laramie, Wyo., and Jerri Brummer-Grout of Erie, Colo.; also son-in-law, Len Grout of Erie, Colo.; granddaughters, Jennifer, Amy and Casey, all of Laramie; former husband, Jerry; special nephew, Patrick O'Brien and his wife, Mary Ann, of Englewood; several nieces and nephews and special friend, Marsha Eubanks of Burnet, Texas
Was preceded in death by her parents; son, Tony; son-in-law, Paul Smith; brother, Donald Smith; and sister, Marlene O'Brien
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CECRLE, Joe J., 87, of Grand Island, formerly of Kearney, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at St. Francis Medical Center
Services: Aug. 9, Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home, Grand Island
Burial of cremains: Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Island
Born March 9, 1917, in Milligan
Parents: Joe and Mary (Kassik) Cecrle
Married: May 1, 1939 to Marie Randall in Grand Island. She died in February 1997
Married: Nov. 22, 1997 to Patricia Reddish in Grand Island
Survivors include: wife; daughter, Roxan Brennan of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; sisters, Rose Krupicka of Geneva, Elsie of Lincoln, Maryann Kronhoffman of Tobias and Blanche Chapek of Milligan; and three grandchildren
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BRANDT, Eva Winifred, 94, of Gibbon died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, at Good Samaritan Center in Gibbon
Services: Tuesday, Gibbon Faith United Methodist Church
Burial: Gibbon Riverside Cemetery
Mortuary: Godberson of Gibbon/Shelton
Born July 15, 1910, in Gibbon
Parents: David and Stella (Popjoy) Arbuckle
Married: Feb. 20, 1929 to married Adolph Brandt. He died in 1976
Survivors include nieces and nephews
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DeMOSS, Jeremy L., 23, of Kearney died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at Rock County Hospital in Bassett from injuries suffered in a car accident Saturday in Loup County
Services: Wednesday, Evangelical Free Church, Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Memorials suggested to the American Red Cross or the Friends of Law Enforcement
Born Oct. 3, 1980, in Grand Island
Parents: Bruce and Patty (Sidlo) DeMoss. Grew up in Kearney, attended school in Kearney; graduated from Kearney High School
Was employed by Daylight Donuts, USA Steak Buffet and Heiden Construction
Activities: member of the Evangelical Free Church; was a Tri-City Storm hockey fan, a Nebraska football fan and volunteered at the Barbershop Chorus shows; enjoyed camping and country music
Survivors include: father and stepmother, Bruce and Brenda of Grand Island; mother and stepfather, Patty and Mike Shumate of Kearney; brothers, Jason Brewster of Oberlin, Kan., and Kevin Johnson of Grand Island; sisters, Tina of Cozad, April Axtell of Kearney and Charmaine Greenlee of Grand Island; foster parents, Rod and Jolene Schroer of Kearney; foster brother, Victor Schroer of Kearney; and foster sisters, Cynthia and Crystal Schroer, both of Kearney; also nephews, Tyler Axtell of Kearney and Tanner DeMoss of Cozad; and several uncles and aunts
Was preceded in death by his grandparents
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FREEBURG, Herbert R., 83, of Shelton died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Wednesday, Shelton United Methodist Church
Burial: Shelton Cemetery
Mortuary: Apfel-O'Brien-Straatmann of Wood River
Memorials suggested to the church or the Shelton Volunteer Fire Department
Born Dec. 20, 1920, in Newman Grove
Parents: Fred and Lizette (Sandquist) Freeburg
Attended school and graduated from high school in Petersburg; attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the National Business School
Married: July 23, 1949 to Velma Tetzlaff in Omaha. She died March 10, 2004
Worked as a machinist for Peter Kiewit Sons Co. and Missouri Valley Construction for 32 years; retired in 1981
Activities: member of the church, a longtime member of the Touchdown Club and a staunch supporter of the University of Nebraska football program
Survivors include: daughters, Deborah Schroeder and Janice Emal, both of Shelton; also sons-in-law, Fred Schroeder of Shelton and Steven Emal of Shelton; grandchildren Darren and Andrea Emal, both of Shelton; and sister-in-law, Louise of Elkhorn
Was preceded in death by his wife, parents and a brother
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