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FELDMAN, Darrell J., 55, of Kearney died Monday, July 10, 2006, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln
Services: Saturday, 56th Street Baptist Church in Kearney
Burial: Litchfield Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner, Kearney
Memorials: Kearney Head Injury Association Support Group
Born Jan. 10, 1951, in Loup City
Parents: William and Dorothy (Nielsen) Feldman
Graduated from Kearney High School in 1969; earned an associate's degree in carpentry from Central Community College-Hastings, 1981
Married: April 5, 1969, to Kathryn Brietzke in San Antonio
Was a contractor in the Kearney area; became disabled, 1986
Activities: member of the Nebraska Head Injury Association; enjoyed canoeing, fishing, camping, tubing, bowling, having coffee with friends at the Lodge Restaurant and spending time with family
Survivors include his wife; sons, Dennis and Josh, both of Kearney; daughter, Tiffany of Kearney; and sister, Rosy Drake of Kearney; also daughter-in-law, Jaime Feldman of Kearney; brother-in-law, Bert Drake of Kearney; daughter Tiffany's fiance, Jake Weiss of Kearney; grandson, Dylan Feldman of Kearney; and granddaughters, Aria Budden and Ava Feldman, both of Kearney
Was preceded in death by his parents
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SHERMAN, Jack D., 72, of Johnson Lake died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Friday, First United Methodist Church in Lexington, with Masonic rites
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Lexington, with military honors
Mortuary: Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington
Memorials: First United Methodist Church or the donor's choice
Born July 21, 1933, in Lexington
Parents: Ralph and Lottie (Brummet) Sherman
Grew up in Lexington, graduated from Lexington High School in 1951
Worked for Claussen's Shoe Store in Kearney
Military: U.S. Army on Sept. 10, 1953 - Aug. 3, 1955
Married: Sept. 4, 1955, to Peggy Todd in Lexington
Lived for a time in Kearney, continued at Claussen's Shoe Store
Moved to Lexington, worked for Todd Buick; began selling insurance for Paul Revere; moved to Omaha in 1965, worked for National Traveler's Insurance Co., then became an independent broker; semiretired in 1998 and moved to Johnson Lake
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, Tehama Shrine, Lakeside Country Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion; enjoyed living at the lake; fished, played golf, played pitch, visited with friends and traveled to visit the couple's children every winter
Survivors include his wife; sons, Brad of Tucson, Jeff of Littleton, Colo., and Greg Sherman of Honolulu; daughter, Penny Emil of Huntington Beach, Calif.; brothers, Bob of Lexington and Dick of Phoenix; and sister, Donna Malone of Fremont; also daughter-in-law, Lori Sherman of Littleton; son-in-law, Rich Emil of Huntington Beach; sister-in-law, Pat Sherman of Lexington; brother-in-law, Jim Malone of Fremont; and grandchildren, Nathan Sherman, Joey Sherman, Sammi Sherman and Sierra Emil
Was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jim
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INGRAM, Forona B., 74, of Kearney died Sunday, July 16, 2006, at her home
Memorial services: Wednesday, O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Memorials to be decided later
Born Nov. 19, 1931, in Kearney
Parents: Fred and Clara (Yager) Kersting
Grew up and attended school in Kearney
Married: July 31, 1949, to Albert Ingram in Gibbon. Lived in Kearney, was a homemaker
Activities: loved to cook, spend time with her family and grandchildren; enjoyed working with her flowers
Survivors include her husband; son, Don of Kearney; daughters, Terri McKean and Brenda Brown, both of Kearney; sisters, Dorothy Clevenger and Etta Stone, both of Kearney, and Opal Einspahr of Rising City; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; also son-in-law, Brad McKean of Kearney
Was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and five sisters.
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MAY, Aldora Margaret, 90, of Kearney died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in Kearney
Services: Friday, St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Minden
Burial: Minden Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner, Kearney
Memorials: Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney or St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Minden
Born May 31, 1916, in Minden
Parents: E. Herman and Ida (Schukei) Pockrandt
Was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Minden
Attended Kearney County schools
Was an accomplished pianist, served as organist at the church in Minden and Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney for 35 years; worked as a nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney and the Kearney Air Base Hospital
Married: Dec. 14, 1947, to Jasper May in Kearney. He died May 27, 2003
With husband, farmed and made their home near Minden; retired and moved to Kearney, 1975
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Tamara of Holdrege; also grandchildren, Thomas May and wife, Amy, of Holdrege and Pepper Lea May of Kearney; great-grandchildren, Patrick and Ashton May of Lincoln and Jasper May of Kearney; sisters, Lydia Kahle and Esther Schoning, both of Kearney; and nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, a daughter and a sister, Luella Elm
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PESEK, Elizabeth Jean, 84, of Ravenna died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at Good Samaritan Center in Ravenna
Services: Friday, Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery, Ravenna Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born Dec. 23, 1921
Parents: John and Myrl (Mahoney) Pesek
Graduated from Ravenna High School in 1940; 1942, entered nurses training at Columbus Hospital at Loyola University in Chicago as a member of the Cadet Nurse Corps; spent part of her training at Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek, Mich., treating troops who were badly wounded in Europe during World War II; after graduation, worked as a nurse in Springfield, Ill., Nebraska, and later in California and Florida; in Florida, she administered care for Frederick Snite Jr., a famous man who was paralyzed from polio and forced to live in an iron lung for years
Suffered poor health all of her life; had major bowel surgery, 1951, that altered her quality of life forever
Worked at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney as a registered nurse; began work for the Veterans Hospital in Grand Island, 1957; retired 1974 because of her disability; moved to Ravenna in 1977 to care for her aged father
Activities: enjoyed her home, cooking, flowers, decorating and an extensive quilt collection very much; corresponded with her many friends and family for years
Survivors include her brothers, Kevin of Ravenna and Steve of Omaha; and sisters, Mary Pesek of Omaha and Catherine Van Herreweghe of Wright City, Mo.; also many nieces, nephews and friends; sister Virginia Nolda of Ravenna died Wednesday, [the day after Elizabeth's death]
Was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jack
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NOLDA, Virginia Myrl, 80, of Ravenna died Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Saturday, Ravenna United Methodist Church
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Memorials: the church
Born June 3, 1926, in Ravenna
Parents: John and Myrl (Mahoney) Pesek
Graduated from Ravenna High School in May 1944; September 1944, entered nurses training at Columbus Hospital at Loyola University in Chicago as a member of the Cadet Nurse Corps; graduated in December 1947 as a registered nurse, then worked at a hospital in Le Mar, Iowa
Married: May 29, 1948, to Herbert Nolda; lived in Ravenna
Served as head nurse at the Ravenna Bloodmobile for 20 years; enjoyed flower gardening, reading, writing and compiling historical scrapbooks; served as a Girl Scout leader for 10 years; was on the Ravenna Library Board for six years; 55-year member of the United Methodist Church in Ravenna, was active in the United Methodist Women for 50 years; May 2006, she was inducted into the Nebraska Admirals Association
Survivors include her husband; son, Stephen of Ravenna; daughters, Valerie Vierk of Ravenna and Cathy Stocker of Shiloh, Ill.; brothers, Kevin Pesek of Ravenna and Steve Pesek of Omaha; and sisters, Catherine Van Herreweghe of Wright City, Mo., and Mary Pesek of Omaha; also her son-in-law, Vaughn Stocker of Shiloh; grandson, Edward Vierk and his wife, Franke, of Lincoln; and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Elizabeth, who died just one day before Virginia; and brother, Jack
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MUELLER, Eulalia C., 82, of Kearney, formerly of Hastings, died Friday, July 21, 2006, at Homestead Assisted Living
Services: Monday, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hastings
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner, Kearney
Memorials: to the family
Born Nov. 12, 1923, in Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
Parents: Frederick and Adina (Carlson) Pietz
Graduated from Clinton High School in 1940, later earned a master's degree from Kearney State College
Married: June 20, 1943, to Herbert Schauer in Ottumwa, Iowa. He died Sept. 8, 1976
Married: May 26, 1980, to Dennis Mueller. He died May 27, 1997
Activities: member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the National Education Association and the Board of Global Missions
Survivors include her sons, Fred Schauer of Clinton, Iowa, and Daniel Schauer of Franklin; daughter, Phoebe Fritson of Hildreth; brother, D. Lothar Pietz of Boise, Idaho; stepsons, Edmond Mueller of St. Paul, Minn., and Martin Mueller of Kansas City, Mo.; and stepdaughters, Katherine Jacobs of Cristovol, Texas, and Elizabeth Mueller of Kansas City; also daughters-in-law, Donna Schauer of Clinton and Barbara Schauer of Franklin; son-in-law, Art Fritson of Hildreth; sister-in-law, Carolyn Pietz of Boise; stepson-in-law, Max Jacobs of Cristovol; grandchildren and spouses, Lee and Michelle Fritson, David and Stephanie Fritson, April Schauer, Dawn Schauer, Joshua and Chelsea Schauer, Leah and Erik Emerson, Sam Jacobs and Jack Jacobs; and great-grandchildren, Owen Fritson, Mya Fritson, Eli Emerson, Nathan Schauer and Benjamin Schauer
Was preceded in death by her husbands; parents and a sister, Lois Pietz
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HEHNKE, Errol L., 65, of Ravenna died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, 20 miles northeast of Norfolk
Services: Saturdaym Ravenna Congregational Church
Burial: Souleville Cemetery near Boelus
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born: May 13, 1941, in Sherman County
Parents: John and Dorothy (Winkler) Hehnke
Was educated in Ravenna
Military: served in the U.S. Army, was stationed in Germany; also served in the Army Reserve
Married: 1966, to Ethel Skibinski
Lived on a farm near Ravenna; farmed, worked in construction and was a truck driver
Activities: loved flying, playing guitar and visiting
Survivors include his wife of Ravenna; sons, Lynn and Jim, both of Ravenna; brother, Dal of Kearney; sister, Sharon Boucher of Burwell; and six grandchildren; also daughter-in-law, Karla Hehnke of Ravenna
Was preceded in death by his parents and one brother
Kearney Hub, 21 July, 2006
COLE, Donna R., 73, of Shelton died Friday, July 21, 2006, at Wedgewood Care Center in Grand Island
Services: Tuesday, Shelton United Methodist Church
Burial: Shelton Cemetery
Mortuary: Apfel-O'Brien-Straatmann of Wood River
Memorials: Shelton United Methodist Church or to the Grand Island Crisis Center
Born Sept. 14, 1932, in Shelton
Parents: Frank and Stella (Kneher) Webben
Grew up in Shelton, moved with family to Kearney for five years, moved to a farm south of Shelton for four years, finally moved into Shelton; graduated from Shelton High School in 1950
Married: April 12, 1953, to Merlyn Cole in Shelton. He died March 4, 2002. Lived in Shelton
Worked for Shelton United Methodist Church for 27 years as a financial secretary; retired in 2000
Activities: member of the church, the Ellen Rebekah Lodge of Shelton; did volunteer work for the church and the Crisis Center in Grand Island for several years; enjoyed reading and her grandchildren's activities
Survivors include her sons, Rick of Central City and Todd of Golden, Colo.; daughters, Cindra Warm of Doniphan and Shellie Pointer of Grand Island; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; also sons-in-law, Al Warm of Doniphan and Larry Pointer of Grand Island; and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Webben of Grand Island and Kay Webben of Shelton
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Franklin Webben and Don Webben; and sisters, Lois Manfull and Doris Uhrich
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MORRISON, Arthur E. "Art", 84, of Kearney died Sunday, July 23, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Wednesday, First Baptist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, military honors
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Memorials: Roger Williams Fellowship, First Baptist Church or the Nebraska Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Born March 6, 1922, near Gibbon
Parents: Coy and Ella (Donaldson) Morrison
Moved to the Elm Creek area and attended school; later moved to Kearney, graduated from Kearney High School in 1940
Military: U.S. Army on Dec. 2, 1940 - Aug. 22, 1945; veteran of World War II; served in the European Theater, received the Bronze Star; after discharge, returned to Kearney, served in the Nebraska National Guard for several years
Married: July 7, 1946, Wanda Olson; lived in Kearney
Was the maintenance foreman at the Boys Training School, 1946 to 1957; worked at Rockwell Inter-national and later transitioned to Cabela's; retired in 1991
Activities: member of First Baptist Church, VFW Post 759, American Legion Post 52 and was a past member of Kearney Elks Lodge 984; coached Little League baseball in Kearney for many years; played on Kearney softball teams until age 55
Survivors include his wife; son, Dennis of Scottsdale, Ariz.; daughter, Melanie Zobel of Kearney; sister, Irene Randall of Garner, Iowa; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; also his daughter-in-law, Natalie Morrison of Scottsdale; and brother-in-law, Robert Randall of Garner
Was preceded in death by an infant son
Kearney Hub, 25 July, 2006
SWARTSLEY, Harold H., 92, of Kearney died Sunday, July 23, 2006, at Mother Hull Home
Services: Wednesday, Horner-Lieske-Horner Mortuary
Burial: Riverdale Cemetery, military honors
Memorials: designated later
Born Dec. 4, 1913, west of Riverdale
Parents: Oscar and Selma (Erickson) Swartsley
Graduated from Riverdale High School; attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for two years
Married: July 2, 1939, to Marjorie Johnson in Reno, Nev. She died in 1977
Married: Nov. 27, 1978, to Esther Ingersoll in Grand Island. She died in 2001
Military: enlisted in the U.S. Navy, 1934, served proudly in the South Pacific, China and Japan; moved to Portola, Calif., 1938; re-enlisted in the Navy, 1942; saw action during World War II at Guadalcanal, helped build the airbase
Moved back to Portola in 1945, then returned to the Riverdale area later that year; farmed the family farm; served on the Riverdale School Board; was custodian and friend to students and teachers for 16 years
After first wife's death, retired from farming
Assisted second wife in operating the Tel-Star Best Western Motel in Kearney for many years; enjoyed tending the pool, caring for lawns; could be seen weekly riding his John Deere mower even after he was 90 years old; lived at Regency Retirement Center for the past 13 years
Activities: attended Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kearney; member of VFW Post 759, Kearney American Legion Post 52, IOOF Lodge of Riverdale; for many years sang in the 1733 Barber Shop Chorus; avid sports fan, enjoyed baseball, Nebraska football and NASCAR
Survivors include his daughters, Sandra Thayer of Kearney and Dixie Crouse of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; sister, Mae Williams of Sun City West, Ariz.; seven great-grandchildren; stepson, Odee Ingersoll of Kearney; stepdaughter, Coni Nelson of Greeley, Colo.; and six stepgreat-grandchildren; stepdaughter-in-law, Shellie Ingersoll of Kearney; stepson-in-law, Bill Nelson of Greeley; grandchildren, Jeremiah Thayer of Indianapolis, Laura Thayer of Minneapolis, Samantha LaFollette of Orlando, Fla., and Amanda Scoville of New Smyrna Beach; stepgrandchildren, Jason Von Hoff of Lincoln, Nicci Ahrenholz of Willmar, Minn., Kylie Wolford of Grand Junction, Colo., and Matt, Courtney, Jordan and Renee Ingersoll, all of Kearney; and many nieces, nephews and friends
Was preceded in death by his wives; an infant sister, two brothers and one great-grandson
Kearney Hub, 25 July, 2006
FUQUA, Charles "Chuck", 69, of Stanton, Calif., formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Thursday, July 20, 2006, in Denver
Graveside services: Wednesday at Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner, Kearney
Memorials: to the family
Born Sept. 13, 1936, in Madison, Neb.
Parents: Louis and Elizabeth Fuqua
Married: June 5, 1955, to Delores Stroh
Retired after 43 years as a superintendent in the Carpenters Union from Illinois and California
Activities: enjoyed traveling, old cars, Nebraska football, country music and keeping up with his grandchildren's activities
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Robin Trimble and Cindy, both of Fort Collins, and Kim Johnston of Cambridge, Ill.; brothers, Louis, Donald and David; and sisters, Phyllis Hagood, Betty Petersen, Karen Rozeboom and Bonnie Richards; also sons-in-law, Rick Johnston of Cambridge and Monte Trimble of Fort Collins; grandchildren, Aaron, Brandon and Timothy Johnston, Terra Stage and husband, Casey, Eric Smith and Amber De Trimble; and great-granddaughters, Kiandra and Kyleigh Stage
Was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Tyler Cole Fuqua
Kearney Hub, 25 July, 2006
HOWARD, Celia Mae, 96, of Gibbon died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Gibbon Good Samaritan Center
Services: Friday, Gibbon Baptist Church
Burial: Gibbon Riverside Cemetery
Mortuary: Godberson, Gibbon
Born Jan. 27, 1910, in Alva, Wyo.
Parents: Victor and Grace (Coffey) French
Married: Aug. 16, 1934, to Morton Howard. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her sons, Mahlon of Crete and Marvin of Sachse, Texas; daughters, LeeDel of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Lois Ann Brandt of Gibbon; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and half sisters, Eleanor Egan of Issaquah, Wash., and Jean Rounds of Cheyenne, Wyo.
Kearney Hub, 27 July, 2006
HAYNES, Bill, 96, of Kearney, formerly of Tekamah, died Thursday, July 27, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Graveside services and burial: Neligh Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Memorials: the family
Born April 29, 1910, in Neligh
Parents: Archibald and Anna (Kost) Haynes
Graduated from Neligh High School in 1928
Married: Feb. 6, 1932, to Elenor Templin in Valley. She preceded him in death
Lived in Neligh, Hartington, Bassett and Loup City, worked for Consumers Public Power for 25 years; also owned and operated Gambles Variety Store in Tekamah, 1958 - 1976; drove a school bus in Tekamah, 1959 - 1980; enjoyed driving the children to school and to their sporting events
Activities: member of the Lions Club, was a past district governor in 1954 and 1955; enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much; also enjoyed a yearly fishing trips to Canada
Survivors include his daughter, Helyn Leathers of Amherst, and seven great-grandchildren; also son-in-law, John Leathers of Amherst; and grandchildren, William Leathers of Amherst, Coni Rinaker, Kathryn Coslor and husband, Errol, and Sandra Palu and husband, Mark, all of Kearney, June Stover and husband, Marty, of Ravenna and Melody Rose and husband, Josh, of Greensboro, N.C. Was preceded in death by his wife; parents, three brothers, one sister, one son, one granddaughter and one great-grandson.
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VOGT, Goldie F., 92, of Ravenna died Friday, July 28, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Thursday, Ravenna United Methodist Church
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Memorials: the church
Born May 29, 1914, in Franklin
Parents: Fred and Pearl (Anderson) Bomark
Attended school at Stamford and Kearney
Married: July 13, 1933, to David Johnson
Married: July 24, 1958, to Harry Vogt. He preceded her in death
With second husband, lived in Ravenna
Worked at numerous jobs; one job was managing the school lunch program for 12 years
Activities: member of the Methodist church, Royal Neighbors in Cairo, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary; active member of the Red Cross for 21 years
Survivors include her sons, Jerry Johnson of Gothenburg and DuWayne Johnson of Omaha; daughter, Winona Fullerton of Wood River; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren; also daughters-in-law, Lois Johnson of Gothenburg and Cindy Johnson of Omaha
Was preceded in death by her husband and four brothers
Kearney Hub, 31 July, 2006
CLARK, Mary Alice, 82, of Kearney died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Saturday, Trinity Lutheran Church in Paxton
Burial: Paxton Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner in Kearney, and Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte
Memorials: Good Samaritan Hospital Hospice Program in Kearney or Trinity Lutheran Church in Paxton
Born Aug. 21, 1923, in Springfield, Mo.
Parents: Charles and Fern (Wilson) Cooper
Moved with family to Kearney 1935; graduated from Kearney High School, 1942
Married: June 20, 1942, to Warren Newcomb in Stockton, Calif. He died June 10, 1991
Married: May 12, 2000, to Richard Clark in Kearney
Married her first husband at the Stockton airbase while he was serving in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II moved to Paxton, 1945; she worked for the natural gas company in Ogallala; was also a partner for 20 years with her husband raising greyhounds at Homspun Kennels; moved back to Kearney in 2000
Activities: member of Trinity Lutheran Church; a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Paxton Garden Club, Paxton PTA; member of 8 and 40; and was an admiral in the Nebraska Navy; was active in many other organizations, including the Paxton Library Board, Tree Board, Housing Authority Board, Board of Ogallala Mansion on the Hill and Rural Letter Carrier Auxiliary; was instrumental in obtaining flags placed for all deceased veterans at Paxton Cemetery
Survivors include her husband; daughters, Kathy Heinrich of Salina, Kan., Susan Burklund of Sutherland and Charlene Berges of Garden City, Kan.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; stepdaughter, Patricia Rose of Green Bay, Wis.; stepson, Richard Clark of Lakewood, Colo.; five stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandson; also sons-in-law, Joe Heinrich of Salina and Gary Berges of Garden City; stepson-in-law, Wayne Rose of Green Bay; and stepdaughter-in-law, Eddrie Clark of Lakewood
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DENTON, Kenneth Evans "Kenny" "K.E." "Swede" Denton, 92, of Kearney died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at St. John's Nursing Home
Services: Friday, First Untied Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Memorials: First United Methodist Church
Born Jan. 30, 1914, in Cowles
Parents: Charles and Mabel (Evans) Denton
Moved with family to Bladen in 1916 when he was 2 years old; known as "Swede," because of his light-colored hair; graduated from Bladen High School in 1932 with his future wife; was baptized into the Methodist Church Dec. 22, 1921, at age 7
Married: June 23, 1937, to Veva Feis in Omaha
Worked at the Boys' Training School in Kearney, 1937 - 1956, initially being in charge of the dairy and working his way up to assistant superintendent; began buying and farming land in the Platte Valley and become the proverbial horse trader like his Iowa grandfather, E.P. Denton
Began farming his own land full time, April 1956; later also managed farms for others, including land in Buffalo, Kearney, Dawson and Sherman counties; retired from active farming in 1989, but continued to manage farms for several years
Enjoyed good health throughout most of his life with the exception of the last several months before his death
Survivors include his wife; and son, Jerry of Grand Island; also daughter-in-law, Carole Denton of Grand Island; grandchildren, Kimberly Denton, Chris Denton and wife, Stefanie, and Kevin Denton; and friends, Susan and Jim Grove of Kearney
Kearney Hub, 3 August, 2006
SALESTROM, Ron D., 75, of Kearney died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Saturday, O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Funeral Home
Burial: Westlawn Memorial Park, Grand Island, military honors
Memorials: Kearney Humane Society
Born April 20, 1931, in St. Edward
Parents: Orville and Lillian (Nicklasson) Salestrom
Received his education at Grand Island High School; later graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Military: U.S. Navy during the Korean War
Married: March 21, 1987, to Kathy Mason in Denver
Lived in many places, including Phoenix; Tucson, Ariz.; Garden City, Kan.; and Kearney; was self-employed in the agricultural sales industry
Activities: enjoyed numerous outdoor activities, such as camping and gardening; was a gourmet chef
Survivors include his wife; son, Jaymes of Omaha; daughters, Julie of the Los Angeles area, Kay Levenson of Sitka, Alaska, and Jan Redmond of the Washington, D.C., area; sister, Marcia Russell of Lincoln; and five grandchildren; also daughter-in-law, Chris Salestrom of Omaha; sons-in-law, Aryeh Levenson of Sitka and John Redmond of the Washington, D.C., area; and brother-in-law, Maurice Russell of Lincoln
Was preceded in death by his parents
Kearney Hub, 4 August, 2006
HUNTER, Allen R., 57, of Kearney died Sunday, July 23, 2006, at his home
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Kearney Hub, 24 July, 2006
OKRINA, Rose, 87, of Ravenna died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Tuesday, Ravenna United Methodist Church
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen
Memorials: Ravenna Emergency Medical Technicians or the church
Born Oct. 31, 1918, in Buffalo County
Parents: Rudolph and Emma (Novotne) Kucera
Married: April 10, 1939, to Adolph Okrina in Kearney. He died April 5, 1985
Lived in Ravenna
Activities: member of the United Methodist Church in Ravenna; enjoyed cooking, baking pies, kolaches and breads, and making fudge for relatives and friends, especially for the holidays; spent many hours doing embroidery work; looked forward to her Bible studies and attending the United Methodist Church
Survivors include nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Frank, Rudy, Fred and Edward Kucera; and sisters, Clara Sklenar, Albie Stokl and Marie Pabian
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OSTROM, Patricia M., 78, of Kearney died Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Tuesday, First Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Born July 2, 1928, in Elsie, Nebraska
Parents: Delbert and Viola (Hultquist) Russell
Grew up on a farm near Elsie, graduated from Paxton High School; attended Kearney State Teachers College
Married Glen Garrett, who preceded her in death
Married Wayne Welsh, who preceded her in death
Married Wayne Ostrom, who preceded her in death
Later lived in the Shelton area, then moved to Kearney; had worked as a secretary for a number of businesses
Activities: member of First Lutheran Church, American Legion Auxiliary and the Eagles Auxiliary
Survivors include her sons, Mark Garrett of Upland and David Welsh of Kearney; daughters, Glenda DeBrie and Jacqueline Redding, both of Gibbon, and Tamara Stewart of Brady; brothers, Robert Russell of LaQuinta, Calif., and Roger Russell of Hixon, Tenn.; sister, Idonna Deaver of Grant; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Was preceded in death by her husbands; daughter, Sheryl Garrett; brothers, Dean and LeRoy Russell; and sister, Joyce Jablowski
Kearney Hub, 7 August, 2006
SLOCUM, Bernadine, 78, of Ravenna died Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Friday, Litchfield Christian Church
Burial: Litchfield Cemetery
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born Dec. 18, 1927, in Buffalo County
Parents: Earl and Edna (Gleason) Harris
Was educated in rural Buffalo County
Married: Sept. 6, 1950, to Jacob Slocum in Gibbon. He died in 1969
Lived in various places; moved to Ravenna in 1969
Enjoyed raising her children and grandchildren
Survivors include her sons, Tom and George, both of Ravenna; daughter, Linda of Genoa; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, Emil Harris
Kearney Hub, 9 August, 2006
WESCOAT, Ray L., 79, of Kearney died Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at Mount Carmel Nursing Home
Services: Horner-Lieske-Horner Mortuary
Burial: Riverton Cemetery, military honors
Memorials: University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Association
Born:Nov. 25, 1926, in Riverton
Parents: Hugh and Minnie (Morgan) Wescoat
Graduated from Riverton High School in 1945
Military: U.S. Army, June 4, 1945 - June 4, 1947; after discharge, returned to the Riverton area
Married: Aug. 26, 1949, to Jean Wright in Mankato, Kan.
Lived in Red Cloud; moved to Riverdale, 1967; was manager of the Glenwood elevator, 1967-1970; moved to Kearney in 1970, was assistant manager of Kearney Farm Service; retired in the early 1990s
Activities: member of the Riverdale Oddfellows and a past member of Kearney Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 759
Survivors include his wife; son, Jerry of Springfield, Mo.; and brothers, Elwin of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Ernest and Raymond, both of Red Cloud; also daughter-in-law, Mona Wescoat of Springfield; grandson, Jason Wescoat and wife, Margaret, of Springfield; granddaughters, Stacey Gladfelter and husband, Charlie, of Augusta, Kan., Jeanne Henson and husband, Stephen, of Derby, Kan., Terry Nicholson and husband, Bob, of Ash Grove, Mo., and Tammie Chaplin of Wichita, Kan.; great-grandchildren, Chantilly, Francis, Jeffrey, Alexandra and Lexus Wescoat, Dylan Turner, Baily and Jordan Gladfelter and Breanna, Bobby Jo and Donovan Nicholson; and sisters-in-law, Clara Wescoat of Colorado Springs and Jean Wescoat and Dorothy Wescoat, both of Red Cloud
Was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers
Kearney Hub, 10 August, 2006
LANTIS, William Edward "Will", 70, of Spearfish, South Dakota, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, in a vehicle-related accident near his home
Services: Friday, Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Spearfish, with Masonic Rites
Burial: Nemo cemetery, military honors
Mortuary: Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel of Spearfish
Memorial to be established
Born: Aug. 3, 1936, in Sioux City, Iowa
Parents: Merle and Mildred (Maschmeier) Lantis
Married: June 15, 1963, to Mary Berdahl in Sioux Falls
Attended Montana State University
Military: U.S. Army, served in Korea
Moved to Kearney in 1964; sold chemicals for 25 years before founding Platte Valley Chemical; founded Lantis Enterprises, which now owns and operates numerous facilities, rehabilitation clinics and home health agencies in five Midwestern states
Activities: member of the American Health Care Association; Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota Health Care Associations; Our Savior's Lutheran Church; was active in Masons and Shriners; served as county commissioner in Lawrence County, South Dakota; was chairman of Buffalo County (Neb.) Republican Party
Survivors include his wife; son, Travis of Spearfish; daughters, Wendy Soulek and Cammy, both of Spearfish, and Leah Rinard of Longmont, Colo.; his mother, of Big Fork, Mont.; brothers, Bob of Rapid City, Don of Dakota Dunes and Ken of Salt Lake City; and sister, Marge Bagley of Bigfork, Mont.; also daughter-in-law, Amy Lantis of Spearfish; sons-in-law, Paul Soulek of Spearfish and Greg Rinard of Longmont; grandchildren, Nicholas, Kassidy, Lucas, Zachary, Alexa and Kali; and numerous nieces, nephews and special friends
Kearney Hub, 8 August, 2006
SCHLOTFELD, Sidney John "Sid", 47, of Ravenna died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, at his home
Services: Saturday, Rasmussen Funeral Home in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Born July 1, 1959, in Omaha
Parents: Henry Sr. and JoAnn (Poyner) Schlotfeld
Attended Omaha Public Schools
Married: June 9, 1978, to Vicky Froemel; lived in Omaha, moved to Ravenna, 1996
Was employed by Ace Building Movers, 1976-1978; was a heavy equipment operator for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, September 1978-June 2006
Survivors include his wife; son, Michael of Omaha; daughters, Tiffany Kuszak of Ravenna and Amanda Ruhl of St. Paul; his mother, JoAnn Delezene of Omaha; brother, Henry Jr. of Omaha; sisters, Sandy Garretson of Alma, Ark., Jody Snodgrass of Omaha, Barb Barker of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Patty McGinnis of Kanawha, Iowa; and five grandchildren; also daughter-in-law, Cali Schlotfeld of Omaha, sons-in-law, Tim Kuszak of Ravenna and Travis Ruhl of St. Paul; and brothers-in-law, Duane Garretson of Alma, Ark., Dave Snodgrass of Omaha and Jeff McGinnis of Kanawha
Was preceded in death by his father
Kearney Hub, 11 August, 2006
ONATE, Lupe, 75, of Gibbon died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, at Gibbon Good Samaritan Center
Graveside services: Monday, Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Mortuary: Godberson in Gibbon
Born Nov. 15, 1930, in East Grand Forks, Minn.
Parents: Jesus and Cruz (Ortiz) Onate
Survivors include brothers, Jesse Jr. of Gibbon and Frank of Harker Heights, Texas; and sisters, Marcelina Galavez of Gibbon, Tomise Livers of Lincoln, Mary Buell of Jackson, Mo., and Berniece King of Kansas City, Mo.
Kearney Hub, 11 August, 2006
RUDE, Gilbert O. "Gil", 85, of Kearney died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at Northridge Retirement Community
Services: Tuesday, First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, Masonic rites by Rob Morris Lodge 46 of Kearney
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Memorials: First United Methodist Church in Kearney or the Tehama Shrine Transportation Fund
Born June 4, 1921, in Mullen, Idaho
Parents: Gilbert and Hannah (Larshus) Rude
Grew up in Dunseith; graduated from Dunseith High School
Military: U.S. Navy, during World War II; honorably discharged
Married: Sept. 21, 1946, to Dorothy Morlan in Mystic, Iowa. She preceded him in death
Lived in Auburn, Columbus, Grand Island and Omaha; was employed by Amoco Oil Co. more than 35 year; retired 1984; owned Sunglass Express, 1984-2001; moved to Kearney in 1963
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church, Rob Morris Masonic Lodge 46, Fort Kearney Tehama Shrine, Scottish Rite Hastings Valley and the Razz-Tazz Riders
Survivors include his son, Gilbert of Kearney; daughter, Randi Bohr of Holdrege; brother, Arthur of Dunseith, N.D.; and five grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Belinda Rude of Kearney; and son-in-law, Steve Bohr of Holdrege
Was preceded in death by his wife and his parents
Kearney Hub, 14 August, 2006
RICHARDS, Jean, 84, of Kearney died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village
Services: Wednesday, Horner-Lieske-Horner Mortuary
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Memorials: American Stroke Association or the American Cancer Society
Born Aug. 21, 1921, in Lexington
Parents: Claret and Essie (Rodgers) Horn
Grew up in the area, graduated from Eddyville High School in 1939
Married: Jan. 16, 1943, to Paul Richards in North Platte. He died Oct. 11, 1991
With husband, farmed and ranched in the Eddyville area; moved into Eddyville in 1987; moved to Kearney in 1992
Activities: loved to travel and spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren
Survivors include her sons, Jay Dee of McCook, Bill of Elwood and Jim of Eddyville; daughters, Trudy Kuebler of Eddyville and Rhonda of North Platte; brother, Les Horn of Omaha; and 14 great-grandchildren; also daughters-in-law, P.J. Richards of McCook, Lois Richards of Elwood and Robin Richards of Eddyville; sons-in-law, Gary Kuebler of Eddyville and Ron Johanson of North Platte; sister-in-law, Gerry Horn of Omaha; and grandchildren, Chris and Brett Richards, Lindsey Kuebler, Niki Lauby, Chass Paulson, Ryan Pierce, T.J. Pierce, Cory and Erin Johanson, Tanya Fletcher, R.J. Myers, Cegie Richards, B.J. Richards, EvaDawn Smith and Clyde Davis
Was preceded in death by her husband, and a brother, Tom Horn
Kearney Hub, 15 August, 2006
LUNA, Destiny Lynn, infant daughter of Gilbert Luna Jr. and Crystil Clinebell of Kearney, was born at rest Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Survivors include her parents; brothers, Gilbert III, Joseph Rivera, Chris Cardenas and Quincy Clinebell, all of Kearney; sister, Tesa of Kearney; and grandparents, Gilbert Sr. of North Platte and Terri Clinebell of Kearney
Was preceded in death by a grandmother, Gloria Dominquz; and sister, Vanessa Luna
Kearney Hub, 14 August, 2006
FOSTER, David Edwin, Jr., 31, of Kearney died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Memorial services: Friday, O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Memorials: the family
Born Oct. 2, 1974
Parents: David and Karen (Kincaid) Foster
Attended Kearney High School; worked in the food service department at Good Samaritan Hospital during the 1990s until unable to work due to ill health
Pastimes included baseball and playing video games
Survivors include his parents, David and Karen Foster and Fred and Karen Arias, all of Kearney; brother, Chad of Kearney; sister, Virginia Velander; and grandmothers, Loretha Kincaid of Benkelman and Leona Foster of Kearney; also sister-in-law, Brenda Foster of Kearney; brother-in-law, Tom Velander; nephew, Chase of Colorado; and several aunts and uncles. Was preceded in death by his brother, Edwin; and grandfathers, Archie Kincaid and Clarence Foster
Kearney Hub, 17 August, 2006
ANDERSON, Gladys, 99, of Kearney died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Tuesday, First United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Memorials: Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church. Born Feb. 7, 1907, in Watertown
Parents: James and Blanche (King) Stubbs
Grew up in Buffalo County; attended Mount Pleasant District 59 in rural Buffalo County through eighth grade, graduated June 12, 1922; graduated from Longfellow High School in May 1926
Married: Aug. 26, 1927, to Lloyd Anderson in Lexington. He died in 1952
She and her husband, "Slim," farmed in various places in Buffalo County. After her husband's death, she moved to Kearney. She worked as a sales clerk at Schweser's, Brown McDonalds and Ruter's. Activities: member of Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church for 76 years, sang in the choir; member of Rebekah Lodge 12 and the Senior Swingers; enjoyed playing pinochle, baking and crocheting; enjoyed practical jokes; was an avid piano player up until the time of her death
Survivors include her son, LaVerne of Dayton, Ore.; daughter, Darlene Smith of Kansas City, Kan.; brother, Lyle Stubbs of Kearney; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; also daughter-in-law, Patricia Anderson of Dayton; and son-in-law, Charles Smith of Kansas City
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Norris; and sister, Bernice
Kearney Hub, 19 August, 2006
DUBBS, Catherine M., 56, of Gibbon died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Saturday, Grace Fellowship Church in Kearney
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Mortuary: Godberson in Gibbon
Born: Jan. 25, 1950, in Hastings
Parents: Frank and Dorothy (Zajic) Haller
Married: Sept. 27, 1969, to Larry Dubbs in Roseland
Survivors include her husband; son, Shawn of Gibbon; and sister, Margaret Keford of Hastings
Kearney Hub, 17 August, 2006
ROBB, Kylan Jaymes, infant son of Shanna Robb of Kearney and Christopher Burton of Lexington, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha
Graveside services: Wednesday, Elwood Cemetery
Mortuary: Reynolds-Love Funeral Home, Lexington
Born Aug. 11, 2006, in Kearney
Survivors include his parents; grandparents, Bill and Donna Robb of Elwood and Bill and Sunni Burton of Lexington; great-grandparents, Bill and Winona Robb of Elwood, Vernon and Janice Parker of Diller, Sherwin Smiddy of McAlister, Okla., and Don and Dawn Landis of Lexington; and great-great-grandmother, Gladys Buel of Waverly
Kearney Hub, 22 August, 2006
KUHNEL, Martha, 94, of Crawford died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at Ponderosa Villa in Crawford
Services: Aug. 18 in Crawford
Memorials: Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Crawford, the Crawford Rescue Unit or donor's choice
Born Aug. 20, 1911, in Buffalo County
Parents: George and Augusta (Freytag) Ostermeyer
Was baptized at Luce Lutheran Church near Shelton; was confirmed Aug. 14, 1927; was the last remaining charter member of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Married: Feb. 24, 1933, to Orville Kuhnel in Hot Springs, S.D. He died in 1991
Survivors include her sons, Duane of Johnson Lake and Mel of San Diego; daughter, Verla Marshall of Crawford; and grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; also her daughter-in-law, Cheryl Kuhnel of Johnson Lake; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and many nieces and nephews
Kearney Hub, 22 August, 2006
HOBAN, Shalene "Shelley", 35, of Kearney died last week at her home
Memorial services: Wednesday, Layton-Craig Funeral Home in Minden
Born April 18, 1971, in Minden
Mother: Sandra Cavanaugh-Bjorklun
Survivors include her father, John Emal of Kearney; twin brother, Shane Hoban of Elm Creek; sisters, Shannon Graham of Hastings and Erin Emal of Lincoln; grandmothers, Maxine Cavanaugh of Minden and Norma Emal of Minden; and stepfather, Doug Bjorklun of Lincoln
Kearney Hub, 22 August, 2006
KELLEY, Donald J., 85, of Kearney died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Aug. 26 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, military honors
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Memorials: St. Theresa Orphanage
Born Aug. 19, 1920, in Omaha
Parents: Elmer and Martha (Granieski) Kelley
Grew up in the Omaha area; received his education from Omaha South High School
Military: U.S. Army, June 1945 - July 1949; honorably discharged
Married: Jan. 7, 1950, to Catherine Basan in Omaha
Lived in Omaha; moved to Kearney, was employed by Yellow Freight Systems
Activities: member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Kearney, the Fraternal Order of Eagles 2722, VFW Post 759, American Legion Post 52, Croatian Catholic Union, Croatian Fraternal Union, the Omaha Croatian Culture Society and the Knights of Columbus
Survivors include his wife; sons, Don and Daniel, both of Kearney; daughter, Donna Andersen of Kearney; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; also son-in-law, Tim Andersen of Kearney
Was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and one brother
Kearney Hub, 19 August, 2006
FISHER, Anna Louisa, 95, of Amherst died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Saturday, Trinity Lutheran Church in Amherst
Burial: Stanley Cemetery at Amherst
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Memorials: Amherst United Methodist Church or the Amherst Public Schools Foundation
Born Sept. 24, 1910, in Baar, Switzerland
Parents: Fredrick and Marie (Luthold) Barth
Came to the United States at age 2; with family, moved from Hooper to Amherst in 1921; graduated from Amherst High School in 1928; played piano for the choir all four years
Married: 1933, to Virgil Fisher. He preceded her in death
With husband, farmed in the Amherst area all their lives, including a dairy that they operated with their sons; also worked for Amherst schools for many years; was active in the H.O.P. Club since the early 1940s; was active with the senior citizens
Activities: active member of Amherst United Methodist Church, helped with Sunday school, vacation Bible study and Christmas programs; was the organist for many years, missing only two Sundays in the last year; helped with quilting; enjoyed played cards with family and friends; enjoyed reading, bowling, crossword puzzles and especially her grandchildren
Survivors include her sons, Jerry of Amherst and Harvey of Kearney; daughter, Charlotte Reicks of Grand Junction, Colo.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; also daughters-in-law, Donna Fisher of Aurora, Jerrylynn Fisher of Amherst and Barbara Fisher of Kearney
Was preceded in death by her husband; son, Henry Dean; three brothers; and three sisters
Kearney Hub, 24 August, 2006