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JOHNSON, Lillian G. "Jenny", 95, of Kearney died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, at Mother Hull Home
Graveside services: Grand Island Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel, Kearney
Memorials: American Cancer Society
Born on June 22, 1911, in rural Hamilton County
Parents: Allan and Josie Russell
Attended school in Grand Island; worked as a waitress for Max Coffee Shop and in the laundry room at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island
Activities: enjoyed reading books and playing bingo
Survivors include her son, Floyd Menagh of Kearney; stepson, Jerry Johnson of Gothenberg; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; also daughter-in-law, Jackie Menagh of Kearney; stepdaughter-in-law, Lois Johnson of Gothenberg; grandsons, Michael Menagh and Nathan Menagh, both of Grand Island; and stepgrandsons, Larry Mattson, Kenneth Mattson and Michael Mattson
Was preceded in death by two sisters
Kearney Hub, 17 October, 2006
LEIBEE, Lindsay M. "Lindy", 96, of Kearney died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, at Mother Hull Home
Services: Friday, Horner-Lieske-Horner Mortuary in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Memorials: AseraCare Hospice of Kearney
Born Aug. 13, 1910, in Amherst
Parents: Charles and Mary (Patterson) Klunder
Parents homesteaded near Buffalo where she grew up and graduated from high school at age 16l received her teaching degree at Billings, Mont., College, taught country school near Buffalo
Married: June 2, 1930, to Lloyd Leibee in Kearney. He died in 1963
Moved to Kearney and spent the rest of her life there; after husband's death, attended nursing school, received her licensed practical nurse license in 1965; worked at Platte Valley Clinic for nine years; was appointed by Gov. James Exon to two four-year terms to the state board of nursing, representing LPNs; was also a registered parliamentarian serving area high schools and college debate teams
Activities: member of First Lutheran Church in Kearney and B.P.O. Does Drove 14 in Kearney; enjoyed bowling, crocheting and playing bridge
Survivors include her sons, Roy of Kearney and Dan of Buffalo, Wyo.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; also daughters-in-law, Gerry Leibee of Kearney and Diana Leibee of Buffalo
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents, two brothers and a sister
Kearney Hub, 18 October, 2006
CURRAN, Helen M., 65, of Kearney died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center
Memorial services: Thursday, O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Memorials: to the family
Born March 15, 1941, in Sunnyside, Wash.
Parents: Albert and Pearl (Staley) Martin
Attended school in Broken Bow, received her GED in 1993
Married: July 1972, to Phillip Curran in Valentine. He preceded her in death
Lived in Hyannis, worked at Longhorn Cafe
Survivors include her daughters, Leanne Evans and Jahneen Voogt, both of Kearney, and Dawn Jenkins of Jefferson City, Mo.; brother, David Viall of Oregon; and sister, Barbara Clark of Kearney; also grandchildren, Misti Glidden, Tiamarie Zecchino, Helen Schubert, Tygre Harwood, Mathew Zecchino, Jonathan Jenkins and Dana Evans; and great-grandchildren, Darin Glidden, Dina Zecchino, Destiny Harwood, Nathaniel Degerness, Cyrus Zecchino, Breanna Glidden, Dominique Harwood and Aidan Glidden
Was preceded in death by her husband, parents and one brother
Kearney Hub, 18 October, 2006
NELSON, Avis, 85, of Chadron, formerly of Kearney, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at Crest View Care Center in Chadron
Services: today, Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery
Memorials: Chadron United Methodist Church, Chadron Volunteer Fire Department and Crest View Care Center
Born April 27, 1921, in Brookpark, Minn.
Parents: Hiram and Ruth (Butler) Hedrix
Moved with her family to Kearney at age 4; attended public school in Kearney; graduated from Kearney State College with degrees in home economics and music; taught school in Newport
Married: Nov. 15, 1941, to Edwin Nelson. He died in 2000
While husband was serving in World War II, took a job at the munitions depot in Grand Island
Moved throughout Nebraska and Texas, then settled in Chadron in 1961; husband served as president of Chadron State College, retired in 1986
Activities: collected dolls; gave doll tours to groups of people; enjoyed walking around the neighborhood; enjoyed her family
Survivors include her son, Roger of Chadron; and daughter, Judith of Clarkdale, Ariz.; also daughter-in-law, Nancy Nelson of Chadron; grandchildren, Robyn Yost, Angela Hudson and husband, Tony, and David Nelson; and great-grandchildren, Ashtyn Nelson and Courtney, Bryce and Brinnley Hudson
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Ersel Cooper; and brother, Duane Hedrix
Kearney Hub, 17 October, 2006
SMITH, Carol Jean, 61, of Odessa, formerly of Holdrege, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha
Services: Friday, First United Methodist Church, Holdrege
Burial: Newcastle, Wyo.
Mortuary: Nelson-Bauer, Holdrege
Born Dec. 8, 1944, in Edgemont, S.D.
Parents: Howard and Wyoma (Sturdivant) Honadel
Was the eldest of four daughters; attended school in Newcastle, graduated, 1963; attended Casper (Wyo.) College
Married: Nov. 12, 1966, to Michael Smith in Newcastle
Lived in Riverton, Wyo., worked at the Bronco Bar; moved back to Newcastle, 1972, then moved to Holdrege, was employed with Becton-Dickinson for more than 30 years at the time of her death
Activities: shared many outdoor trips with her father, became a rock hound; enjoyed competitive shooting; was known at turkey shoots for her ability with open sights to consistently place three rounds in a circle the size of a quarter; was an avid Husker football fan
Survivors include her son, Todd Smith of Hudson, Wyo.; her parents of Newcastle; and sisters, Nancy Bock of Gillette, Wyo., Katherine Jones of Newcastle and Barbara Romero of Albuquerque, N.M.; also daughter-in-law, Kristi Smith of Hudson; brothers-in-law, Douglas Jones of Newcastle and Joseph Romero of Albuquerque; grandson, Reeve Todd Smith of Hudson; stepgranddaughter, Ashley McDowell of Riverton, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Was preceded in death by her grandparents, Arthur and Christiana Honadel and Frank and Erma Sturdivant; and brother-in-law, Daryl Bock
Kearney Hub, 17 October, 2006
CHAVET, Noel J., 73, of Kearney, Neb., died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix
Services: Monday, St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Memorials: Good Samaritan Hospice, Shrine Hospital for Children and St. James Catholic Church of Kearney
Born Sept. 29, 1933, in Omaha
Parents: Lafe and Frances (Theis) Chavet
Lived in Waterloo, Neb., until age 13, then moved to Kearney; graduated from Kearney High School in 1951, attended Kearney State College
Married: June 9, 1956, to Janet Muller in Kearney
Mililtary: Nebraska Army National Guard for many years, was discharged, 1962
Worked for Rockwell International for 30 years as quality assurance supervisor; worked for Nebraska Social Services, 1987-1989; was a consultant for Barton Industries, 1989-1991
Activities: member of the Rob Morris Lodge and Scottish Rite Hastings Valley; member of Tahama Shrine, St. James Catholic Church, Kearney Elks Club, Fort Kearney Shrine Club, Knights of Columbus, Golden K Kiwanis, the Kearney Eagles Club, and the Moble Nobles Camping Club, wintering in Mesa, Ariz.; enjoyed traveling, camping and reading; loved the outdoors and his family and friends
Survivors include his wife; sons, Kent and Craig, both of Phoenix, and Brian of Loveland, Colo.; also daughters-in-law, Anna Chavet and Tammy Chavet, both of Phoenix, and Robin Chavet of Loveland; and grandchildren, Lauren, Olivia, Erin, Eric and Holly
Was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Rosemary Danker
Kearney Hub, 21 October, 2006
GREVSON, Lyla L., 64, of Mesa, Arizona, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, in Phoenix from heart disease
Services: Oct. 10, Rude Family Northwest Mortuary in Phoenix
Burial: National Cemetery in Phoenix
Born Feb. 28, 1942, in Stanton County, Neb.
Parents: Carl and Blanche (Smith) Colsden
Grew up in Stanton, graduated from Stanton High School in 1959; enjoyed band and chorus, participated in her junior and senior plays; following graduation, worked for Richard Howell law office
Married: May 27, 1960, to Myron Grevson. He preceded her in death
Lived in Madison County and in Ord, Neb.; later moved to Kearney, Neb., did day care for a short time, later was employed by Peavey Grain Elevator; moved to Arizona
Activities: enjoyed watching old movies and spending time with her grandchildren
Survivors include her daughters, Chris Grayek of Gilbert, Cheryl Illes of Phoenix, Charlene Brisbin of Grand Island, Neb., and Cami of Mesa, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; also sons-in-law, Brian Grayek of Gilbert, Gabor Illes of Phoenix and Clint Brisbin of Grand Island
Was preceded in death by her husband; brothers, Eldon Colsden and Allen Colsden; sister, Beulah Colsden; and grandson, Ryan Brewer
Kearney Hub, 18 October, 2006
STADE, Doris L., 83, of Shelton died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Saturday, St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Shelton
Burial: St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Lowell
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Memorials: Shelton Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department or to St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Shelton
Born Nov. 4, 1922, in Ayr
Parents: Richard and Alma (Krueger) Plautz
Grew up on farms at Ayr and south of Gibbon; was confirmed at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Ayr, and received her education there, as well
Married: March 5, 1944, to Lawrence Stade in Lowell
Lived on a farm south of Shelton for 16 years; also lived on a farm north of Minden for 20 years; retired to Shelton in 1980
Activities: member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Shelton, a past member of the Newark Extension Club and involved with Ladies Aid at St. Paul's Lutheran in Minden; also volunteered, delivering for Meals on Wheels and teaching Sunday school; enjoyed making quilts for her family and was known for her delicious pies
Survivors include her husband; sons, Ronald of Kenesaw and Curtiss of Minden; daughters, Carolyn Bennett of Omaha and Janine Wrage of Shelton; brother, LaMoine Plautz of Gibbon; sister, Ruth Bombeck of Shelton; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; also daughters-in-law, Kay Stade of Kenesaw and Jeannie Stade of Minden; sons-in-law, Don Bennett of Omaha and Dennis Wrage of Shelton; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Plautz of Gibbon
Was preceded in death by her parents and one sister
Kearney Hub, 20 October, 2006
WELIEVER, Jearld, 95, of Riverton. Wyoming, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at Riverton Memorial Hospital
Services: Thursday, Davis Funeral Home in Riverton
Burial: Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton
Born May 28, 1911, in Kearney, Neb.
Parents: Franklin Weliever and Minnie Bunker
Helped his father raise a large garden, was responsible for hooking up the horse and buggy and hauling the harvest to town; left home at 16 years old and began farming alongside his father
Married: March 21, 1936, to Threaese Wempen in Kearney. She preceded him in death
Married: 1972, to Margaret Ferguson
Farmed at Riverton; worked for a while as a tie hack; served on the Pavillion School Board in the 1950s and on the RVEA Board in the early 1960s; semiretired from farming at age 62, but continued helping with the sugar beet harvest, defoliating 640 acres of beets at age 84
Activities: enjoyed traveling, playing pool, and his grandchildren; was a member of the Wind River Flywheelers for several years
Survivors include his wife; sons, Frank, Daniel, Raymond and Jack; daughters, Rosalie Guillen and Gerti; brother, Clifford of Kearney; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; stepsons, C.J. Koster and Charles Koster; stepdaughters, Adeline Saxby and Joann Haughawaut; 14 stepgrandchildren; and 15 stepgreat-grandchildren; also his son Daniel's companion, Carole Menke; daughter-in-law, Dianna Weliever; son Jack's companion, Paula Beason; stepdaughters-in-law, Shirley Koster and Trudy Koster; stepsons-in-law, Donald Saxby and Ed Haughawaut; and brother-in-law Roy Ferguson
Was preceded in death by his first wife; daughters, Gearldine Weliever and Minnie Schneider; grandsons, Wade Ditton, Jimmy Ditton and Troy Ditton; brothers, Harley, Joy, Jay, Henry, and another lost at birth; sisters, Gertrude Lewis, Lenora Jorgenson, Waunetta Sprague, Fem Sheen and Ava Sheen; son-in-law, Gene Schneider; and daughter-in-law, Rosemary Weliever
Kearney Hub, 18 October, 2006
SUTHERLAND, Calvert J. "Cal", 93, of Kearney died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Memorial services: Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Masonic rites
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Memorials: First United Methodist Church, Kearney
Born Aug. 15, 1913, in Elm Creek
Parents: James and Emma (Larson) Sutherland
Grew up on a farm north of Elm Creek, graduated from Overton High School; received bachelor of science degree from Kearney State Teachers College, master's degree from Northern Colorado University at Greeley
Married: Aug. 4, 1938, to Violette Robinson in Franklin. She preceded him in death
Lived in Parks, worked for Parks Public Schools; also lived in Sumner, Republic, Kan., Wauneta and Valentine, where he served as an administrator in the public schools; was employed by Kearney State College and the University of Nevada at Las Vegas
Activities: member of the United Methodist church, Nebraska Education Association and Nebraska School Masters Association; enjoyed golf, Nebraska football, Cubs baseball, Atlanta Braves baseball, all sports and his grandchildren
Survivors include his sons, Jim of Battle Lake, Minn., Terry of Green Valley, Ariz., Tom of Las Vegas, Jerry of Westerly, R.I., and Tim of Imperial; brothers, Delmar of St. Joseph, Mo., and Donald of Seward; sisters, Neva Brindle of Hagerstown, Md., and Marilyn Kreutz of Hastings; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren, also daughters-in-law, Veleta Sutherland of Battle Lake, Sue Sutherland of Green Valley, Nye Sutherland of Las Vegas, Debra Sutherland of Westerly and Rhonda Sutherland of Imperial; sisters-in-law, Joyce Sutherland of St. Joseph and Nola Sutherland of Seward; and brother-in-law, Ted Brindle of Hagerstown
Was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one granddaughter, two sisters and three brothers
Kearney Hub, 21 October, 2006
WALTER, Veronica "Bonnie", 80, of Kearney died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, at Mother Hull Home
Services: Saturday, Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Memorials: Mother Hull Home
Born Jan. 13, 1926, in Sioux City, Iowa
Parents: Joseph and Rose (Appleton) Ramirez
Grew up and attended school in Sioux City; moved to Gibbon, then to Kearney, worked at Fort Kearney Hotel;with husband lived in Kearney, and helped her mother, who ran the Dodge Cafe, then raised her family
Married: Nov. 16, 1950, to Glen Walter in McCook. He died in 1991
Activities: member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and the Eagles Auxiliary; enjoyed puzzles, crossword puzzles, playing dominoes and spending time with her family
Survivors include her sons, Michael of North Platte and Steven of Shelton; daughter, Catherine Crumm of Kearney; brothers, Frank Nova of Merna, J.R. Saldivar of Liberty Lake, Wash., Albert Saldivar Portland, Ore., and Edward Saldivar of Encino, Calif.; sisters, Pauline Goody of Denver and Lou Carranza of Kearney; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and stepdaughter, Rosanne Montz of Lincoln
Was preceded in death by her husband; four brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter
Kearney Hub, 20 October, 2006
SNYDER, June A., 82, of Kearney died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, at Mount Carmel Home
Services: Monday, Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington
Burial of cremains: Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell
Mortuary: Reynolds-Love, in Lexington
Born June 12, 1924, in Eddyville
Parents: John and Millie (Spellmeyer) Fees
Married: Aug. 8, 1941, to Lawrence Snyder. He died in 2005
Survivors include her son, Charles of Overton; sisters, Viola Wright of Minden, Betty Lovitt of Oconto and Mona Aten of Golden, Colo.; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson.
Kearney Hub, 20 October, 2006
HALLAM, Mary Francis "Frankie", 77, of Waverly, formerly of Kearney and Shenandoah, Iowa, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, in Waverly
Services: Monday, Wadlow Rozanek Funeral Home in Lincoln
Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery in Waverly
Born Dec. 13, 1928, in Rhodes, Mo.
Parents: Royd and Claudine (Wilds) Hull
Survivors include her son, Alan of Lincoln; daughters, Carol Johnson of Denham Springs, La., and Deb Headley of Yankton, S.D.; and sisters, Ruth Irvine of Platte City, Mo., and Betty Fitzwater of Braymer, Mo.
Kearney Hub, 21 October, 2006
SCHOENFELDER, Russell L., 66, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, in Mesa
Memorial services were Thursday in Mesa
Born Feb. 24, 1940, in Sioux City, Iowa
Parents: Russell and Lucille (Wadell) Schoenfelder
Married: March 5, 1966, to Marva Danes
Was a police officer in Kearney, 1970-1974; moved to Hailey, Idaho, became captain of the police force; moved to Arizona in 1987
Survivors include his wife; son, Alan of Mesa; daughters, Kim of Phoenix and Leann of Elk River, Minn.; sisters, Beverly and Mary; seven grandchildren; stepson, Steven of Plainview, Neb.; and stepdaughter, Karen of Boulder, Colo.; also a son-in-law; and a sister- and brother-in-law, Verla and Ed Stryker of Kearney
Kearney Hub, 21 October, 2006
ABELS, Harland Paul, 82, of Amherst died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center in Kearney
Services: Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church in Amherst
Burial: Immanuel Cemetery northwest of Amherst
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner Memorials: Immanuel Cemetery Fund or Music Fund at Trinity Lutheran Church
Born May 16, 1924, at Amherst
Parents: Gotfried and Emma (Maul) Abels
Was baptized, 1924, and confirmed, 1938, at Immanuel Lutheran Church; graduated from Amherst High School in 1942
Married: June 1, 1947, to Dorothy Jane Torrey of Miller at Amherst
Was a farmer and sold Pioneer seed corn; also was a rural mail carrier for 20 years; retired from farming and moved to Amherst, 1994
Activities: was a church elder; a member of the Lutheran Laymen's League, church choir, Amherst Lions Club; and the sexton at Immanuel Cemetery; loved music and sang with the Barbershoppers for several years, and enjoyed playing pool with his friends; took special pride in taking care of his automobiles and farm equipment
Survivors include his wife; son, Dennis of Amherst; daughter, Deanna Hines of Lincoln; and seven great-granchildren; also daughter-in-law, Cathleen Abels of Amherst; son-in-law, Jim Hines of Lincoln; and granddaughters, Cherie and her husband Jared Anderson and Jenni and her husband Bryan Olesen of Lincoln, and Brenna Abels of Kearney
Was preceded in death by his parents
Kearney Hub, 23 October, 2006
FISCHBACH, Euella, 88, of Kearney died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Thursday, St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery in Orleans
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel in Kearney
Memorials: to the family
Born June 1, 1918, in rural Huntley
Parents: Charles and Kezia (Moore) Zimmerman
Received her education in Huntley
Married: May 5, 1937, to Joseph McDonald. He died in 1968
Married: Aug. 14, 1970, to Carl Fischbach in Orleans
With second husband, lived on a farm outside of Orleans; moved to Kearney, 1984
Activities: member of St. James Catholic Church in Kearney, The Quilt Guild, many social groups and Extension clubs; loved quilting, baking, sewing and art, and her cats
Survivors include her husband; sons, Jerry McDonald of Alma, Jim McDonald of Lincoln, and Joe McDonald of Naponee; daughters, Joanne Schnur of St. Pete Beach, Fla., Jeanne Smith of Omaha and Julie Schwartz of Hastings; sister, Rowena Chase of Minden; 19 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren; also daughters-in-law, Shirley McDonald of Alma, Camille Wells of Naponee and Ruth Ann McDonald of Grand Island; sons-in-law, John Schnur of St. Pete Beach, Bob Smith of Omaha and Rick Schwartz of Hastings; and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her first husband; parents, one brother and an infant daughter
Kearney Hub, 24 October, 2006
FOSTER, Gladys A., 90, of Omaha died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, in Omaha
No services
Burial of cremains: Elm Creek
Mortuary: John A. Gentleman in Omaha
Born July 22, 1916, in Kearney
Parents: Stephen and Elise (Horstmann) Dworak
Married Earl Foster. He preceded her in death
Was a former owner of Kearney Auto Parts; taught at numerous grade schools in Kearney; retired in Bella Vista, Ark.; moved to Omaha in 1994
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Harris of Omaha; also son-in-law, Jerry Harris of Omaha; grandchildren and their spouses, Dan and Cheryl Harris of Noblesville, Ind., Cindy and Dan Stevens of Bellevue and Rebecca and Ed Reiss of Omaha; and great-grandchildren, Patrick, Brian and Alison Harris, Benjamin Stevens and Margaret and Kathryn Reiss
Kearney Hub, 25 October, 2006
HELSER, Robert Q., 85, of Shelton died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Monday, Shelton United Methodist Church
Burial: Shelton Cemetery
Mortuary: Apfel-O'Brien-Straatmann of Wood River
Memorials: Shelton Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department or Shelton United Methodist Church
Born May 1, 1921, in rural Buffalo County
Parents: Robert and Helena (Rasmussen) Helser
Grew up in Shelton, graduated from Shelton High School in 1938
Married: Nov. 22, 1946, to Bernice Camp in Smith Center, Kan.
Lived and farmed north of Shelton
Activities: enjoyed bowling, farming, cats, being outdoors, hunting and fishing
Survivors include his wife; and sister, June Watson of Wood River; also several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother
Kearney Hub, 28 October, 2006
McKEAN, Esther, 95, of Kearney died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, at St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village
Services: Tuesday, First United Methodist Church
Burial: Culbertson Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Memorials: First United Methodist Church or Good Samaritan Hospice of Kearney
Born Oct. 8, 1911, in Culbertson
Parents: Frederick and Ana (Schriner) Meininger
Was baptized in the Methodist church in Culbertson, attended Sunday school and youth groups there; attended grade school at District 6 and high school at Culbertson
Married: 1929, to Carl Weber. He died Feb. 6, 1951
Married: Carl Linder. He died Feb. 8, 1973
Married: William McKean in Iola, Kansas. He preceded her in death
With first husband, farmed in the Culbertson and Trenton area; moved to a farm northeast of Bertrand, 1943; purchased Westside Service Station in Loomis, 1949, and operated it until his death
With second husband,lived two miles north of Loomis
Was employed by the Man's Shop in Holdrege as a seamstress for several years; remained on the farm until 1984, then moved near her daughter in Iola, Kan.; retired in Kearney, 1991
Activities: active member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women since 1930; member of the Extension club, the Home Builders Club of Loomis, was a 4-H leader in Loomis; member of the hospital auxiliary in Iola; loved to sew, knit and crochet
Survivors include her sons, Kenneth Weber of Bertrand, Willis Weber of Kearney and James Weber of Kingsville, Texas; daughter, Margine Lanquist of Las Vegas; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 28 great-great-grandchildren; also daughters-in-law, Elaine Weber of Bertrand and Mary Ann Weber of Kearney; and son-in-law, Gary Lanquist of Las Vegas
Was preceded in death by her husbands; two brothers, two sisters and one great-grandson
Kearney Hub, 28 October, 2006
WIEDUWILT, Richard C., 73, of Kearney died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, at his home
Memorial services: Saturday, St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, military honors
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Kearney Hub, 18 October, 2006
SCHNIEBER, Florence M., 90, of Gretna died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, at Bergen Mercy Hospital in Omaha
Graveside services: Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Lincoln
Mortuary: West Center Chapel in Omaha
Born Aug. 11, 1916, at Amherst
Parents: Frank and Inez (Frank) Long
Married Donald Schnieber. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughter, Janet Newman of Omaha; brother, Charles Long of Coulee Dam, Wash.; sister, Edna Hansen of Grand Island; six great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews; also son-in-law, Thomas Newman of Omaha; sister-in-law, LaVonne Long of Coulee Dam; grandsons, Brian Newman and wife Susanne of Houston and Brent Newman and wife Michaela of Omaha; and nieces and nephews
Kearney Hub, 27 October, 2006
STRATTON, Elizabeth M., 14, of Kearney died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, at her home
Services: Thursday, St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Memorials: the family
Born May 12, 1992, in Ely, Nev.
Parents: Joe and Sami (Pickle) Stratton
Grew up in Ely and also lived in Reno, Nev.; moved to Kearney, attended Northeast Elementary School, Sunrise Middle School and Kearney Catholic High School; was currently a freshman at Kearney Catholic
Activities: member of St. James Catholic Church; helped start the CARE Fund at Good Samaritan Cancer Center; loved singing, playing music, reading
Survivors include her parents; sisters, Jessica, Abby and Kaylie, all of Kearney; grandparents, Rod and Gale Stewart of Albuquerque, N.M., Ralph and Betty Pickle of Wister, Okla., and Wayne and wife Anna Mae Stratton of Charles City, Iowa; and great-grandparents, Kenneth and Marva Stratton and LaVerne Byers, all of Charles City; also many other relatives and close friends
Was preceded in death by an aunt, Vicki Davis; and great-grandparents, John Koenigsfeld, Geneva Byers and Mildred Koenigsfeld
Kearney Hub, 1 November, 2006
PEDERSON, Ronald "Ron" D., 53, of Kearney died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Tuesday, Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Rosehill Cemetery in Emerson
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner, Kearney
Memorials: Zion Lutheran School in Kearney
Born Oct. 28, 1952, in Wakefield
Parents: Adolph and Leona (Johanson) Pederson
Attended school in South Sioux City; graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1971 and then attended Western Iowa Technical College in Sioux City, Iowa
Moved to Kearney over 30 years ago; worked as a material handler and aeration estimator/specialist at Chief Industries
Activities: member of Zion Lutheran Church, served in various offices and was serving as chairman of the congregation; a member of Pheasants Forever, was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman; was a participant in youth mentor hunts
Survivors include his sister, Charlene Fredericksen of Blair; also nephews, Curt Pederson and his wife, Jerri, and Joel Fredericksen and his wife, Ginger, all of Blair, Todd Fredericksen and his wife, Heather, of Overland Park, Kan., Derek Pederson of Wisner and Trevor Pederson of Laurel; nieces, Jill Graber and her husband, Matt, of Blair and Andi Pederson and Jodi Pederson, both of Omaha; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and many loyal friends
Was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Pederson; and brother-in-law, Dave Federicksen
Kearney Hub, 30 October, 2006
BLUE, Ruth, 86, of Fort Collins, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at McKee Medical Center Hospice Unit in Loveland
Memorial services: Wednesday, Bohlender Funeral Chapel in Fort Collins
Memorials: McKee Medical Center Hospice Ward
Born Feb. 9, 1920, in Kearney
Parents: Charles and Mary (Cameron) Sear
Graduated from high school in Kearney; moved to Fort Collins in 1971
Married: Aug. 3, 1966, to Darrell Blue in Lexington. He preceded her in death
Activities: active members of the Fort Collins Chapter 412 Moose Lodge; was enrolled into the women's Moose chapter in September 1978; served in various positions; put together funeral dinners for Moose Lodge members for many years
Survivors include her sons, Harry Nicks and Dan Nicks; daughters, Sherry Tompkin and Ruth Gallagher; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren; also daughters-in-law, Carol Nicks and Linda Nicks; and many nieces and nephews
Kearney Hub, 31 October, 2006
BRANDT, Elizabeth L. "Beth", 39, of Pleasanton died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Friday, Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow
Burial: Box Elder Cemetery in Cumro
Born April 30, 1967, in Pine Ridge, S.D.
Parents: Mick and Carol (Marshall) Mellaney
Married: 1990, to Tim Brandt
Survivors include her husband; son, David of Pleasanton; daughters, Wendy of Pleasanton and Angela of Loomis; brothers, Raymond and Gene Standing Bear, both of South Dakota; sisters, Roberta Standing Bear of South Dakota, Ladene Hammond, Loella Carpenter and Debra Thompson, all of Broken Bow, and Dottie Shoemaker of South Dakota; three grandchildren; and guardian mother, Charlotte Anderson of Ansley
Kearney Hub, 2 November, 2006
WHITECHAT-LIERMAN, Phyllis, 70, of Kearney died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, at her home
Services: Saturday, First Church of God
Burial: Brewster Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Memorials: the family
Born Aug. 29, 1936, in Arnold
Parents: Floyd and Velma (Honeywell) Butler
Attended school in Kearney; was a 1954 graduate of Kearney High School; worked as an instructor at Mid Nebraska Individual Services; also worked for IGA and the Chef's Oven
Married: March 10, 1991, to Elroy Lierman in Filly
Activities: member of New Hope Family Church and First Church of God in Kearney; enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting, cooking and time spent with her family and friends
Survivors include her husband; daughter, Teresa Haines of Toccoa, Ga.; brothers, Duane Butler of Hondo, Texas, and Kenneth Butler and Donald Butler, both of Elm Creek; and sister, Marilyn Stiver of Sutherland; also son-in-law, Wayne Haines of Toccoa; sisters-in-law, ViDal and Virginia, both of Elm Creek; brother-in-law, Gary Stiver of Sutherland; grandchildren, Alisha, Michaela and Mallory Haines, all of Toccoa; uncles, Vinis "Mike" Honeywell of Kearney, Vane "Oscar" Honeywell and Viron Honeywell, both of Broken Bow; close friends, Deb Hall and Cheryl Church; and several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her parents
Kearney Hub, 3 November, 2006
BARTRUFF, Phyllis Irene, 75, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at Circle of Life Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas
Services: Monday, First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista
Mortuary: Bella Vista
Born July 25, 1931, in Milburn, Neb.
Parents: Lloyd and Gladys (Butcher) Daily
Married: Jan. 1, 1950, to Wayne Bartruff
Survivors include her husband; sons, Jerry of North Liberty, Iowa, Jim of Emporia, Kan., Philip and Mike, both of Union, Ky., Larry of Beaver Dam, Wis., and Edmar Vasconcellos of Sao Paulo, Brazil; brothers, Howard Daily of Norfolk, Neb., George Daily of Bella Vista and Bill Daily of Elkhorn, Neb.; sisters, Gertie Dickman of Bella Vista, Mary Alice Lynn of Westminster, Colo., and Ida Bromm of Tekamah, Neb.; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
Kearney Hub, 4 November, 2006
OVERTON, Clark William, 85, of Ravenna died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at Ravenna Good Samaritan Center
Services: Monday, Beyer Funeral Home in Neligh
Burial: Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh, military honors
Born April 16, 1921, in Neligh
Parents: John and Edith (Kitchin) Overton
Grew up in Neligh, graduated from Neligh High School
Married: May 9, 1942, to Lela Johnson in Omaha. She preceded him in death
Military: U.S. Army, 1942 - 1946; after a short time, returned to the Army and served a total of more than 30 years; retired in 1974, moved to Kearney; had been stationed at many bases in the United States and served overseas in Japan and Italy; served in Vietnam from July 1969 - July 1970
Activities: member of Disabled American Veterans Midway Chapter 14 in Kearney, was a past commander
Survivors include his son, Michael of Lincoln; brother, John of Fremont; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; also son-in-law, Richard Hankins of Columbia, S.C.
Was preceded in death by his wife; parents, a daughter, three brothers and two sisters
Kearney Hub, 4 November, 2006
ROEDER, Dale L., 76, of Kearney died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Thursday, Zion Lutheran Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, military honors
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Memorials: Zion Lutheran Church
Born Oct. 11, 1930, in Adams County near Kenesaw
Parents: Daniel and Sophia (Schuki) Roeder
Attended rural school near Kenesaw; moved to Kearney in 1942, attended Zion Lutheran School, graduated in 1944; attended Longfellow High School
Married: June 29, 1952, to Geraldine Cudaback in Las Vegas
Military: U.S. Marines Corps, Dec. 13, 1951, - Dec. 2, 1953, served in Korea
After discharge, returned to Kearney, was co-owner of Roeder Bros. Construction Co. 1956-1974, then Roeder Bros. Farms, 1974-1983; after 1983, was a self-employed carpenter, was still working at his death
Activities: member of Zion Lutheran Church
Survivors include his wife; sons, Tom of Grand Island and Tim of Holdrege; brothers, Lyle of Mesa, Ariz., and Lowell of Kearney; sister, Glenda Moes of Kearney; and half sister, Neola Einspahr of Hastings; also daughters-in-law, Carla Roeder of Holdrege and Marta Roeder of Grand Island; sisters-in-law, Carol Roeder and Roberta Roeder, both of Kearney; brother-in-law, Fred Moes of Kearney; grandchildren, Jason Roeder of Camp Lejeune, N.C., Derek Roeder of Lincoln and Cory Roeder of Sioux City, Iowa; and stepgrandchildren, Nathan and Jacob Knipp of Topeka, Kan., and Bethany Knipp of Holdrege
Was preceded in death by two brothers, one infant sister, one half sister and one half brother
Kearney Hub, 8 November, 2006
GUZINSKI, Elsie, 89, of Ravenna died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Saturday, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery, Ravenna Mortuary: Rasmussen Funeral Home, Ravenna
Born July 14, 1917, in Buffalo County
Parents: Amiel and Elizabeth (Chop) Hervert
Was a graduate of Ravenna High School
Married Ray Guzinski. He preceded her in death
Lived northeast of Ravenna; with husband, farmed and raised thoroughbred horses
Activities: member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Altar Society and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie McCandless of Manhattan, Kan.; brother, Amiel Hervert of Ravenna; sister, Mary Bullock of Laramie, Wyo.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; also her son-in-law, Wayne McCandless of Manhattan
Was preceded in death by her husband; brothers, Fred Hervert and Jim Hervert
Kearney Hub, 9 November, 2006
SCHLATTMANN, Eugene "Geno", 76, of Kearney died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Memorial services: Saturday, O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Funeral Home, military honors
Burial: later
Memorials: Good Samaritan Hospice
Born April 10, 1930, in Lowell
Parents: Henry and Bertha (Patterson) Schlattmann
Grew up in Lowell, Poole and Ravenna, received his education at Poole and Ravenna
Military: U.S. Air Force from 1951; was honorably discharged
Married: May 29, 1953, to Patricia Bennett in Loup City. She preceded him in death
Was employed by the Jack & Jill grocery store in Loup City; also lived in Grand Island and was employed by Skagway; was employed by Safeway and IGA in Kearney; owned Geno's Tavern on south Central Avenue
Activities: member of the Eagles and the American Legion; loved to bowl, hunt, fish and play cards; loved his family and being with them
Survived by sons, Ken of Kearney and Tim of Los Angeles; daughters, Cindy of Kearney, Lisa Wedgewood of Conroe, Texas; brother, Henry of Kearney; sisters, Fern Majer of Ravenna, Maxine Roberts of Lincoln and Rose Moritz of Omaha; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and special friend, Ruthie Witmer of Elm Creek; also daughter-in-law, Ann Schlattmann of Kearney; son-in-law, Jim Wedgewood of Conroe; one great-grandchild on the way; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Madeline Schlattmann of Kansas City, Mo., Wilma Schlattmann of Lincoln, Phyllis Payton of Grand Island, Norma Schlattmann of Kearney, Jack Majer of Ravenna and Paul Moritz of Omaha; many nieces and nephews; honorary daughter, Bonnie Marshall; and Ruthie Witmer's son, David Witmer
Was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brothers, Bill, Bob, Harold, Dale, Jimmy and Dickie; and sisters, Sylvia Schlattmann and Mildred Meyers
Kearney Hub, 10 November, 2006
BROWN, Dick, 76, of Boone, Iowa, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames
Memorial services were Thursday, First United Methodist Church in Boone
Burial of cremains: later in Colorado
Mortuary: Schroeder Memorial Chapel in Boone
Memorials: Boone Pioneer Senior Citizens Center, the kitchen fund at the church in Boone or Faith United Methodist Church in Sterling
Born Sept. 6, 1930, in Amherst, Neb.
Parents: Claire and Reba (Schnoor) Brown
Graduated from Hastings (Neb.) High School in 1949
Military: U.S. Marine Corps during Korean War
Married: July 9, 1961, to Barbara Ray in Ordway, Colo.
Was a manager for J.C. Penney Co. in the shoe department, worked in stores in Colorado, Texas and Nebraska; later became a manager for Brown's Shoe Fit Co. in Sterling and Montrose, Colo.; retired in 2000; moved to Boone in 2001
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church, Pioneer Senior Citizens and Boone Lions Club; performed volunteer work at Sacred Heart Grade School, drove cars for Pat Clemons dealership and was a chauffer for the Purple Hat Club; enjoyed his granddaughters, golf, traveling, watching football, especially the Denver Broncos, and playing pinochle
Survivors include his wife; son, David of Boone; and a sister, Bettie Akerson of Holdrege, Neb.; also daughter-in-law, Annette Brown of Boone; brother-in-law, Dennis Akerson of Holdrege; and granddaughters, Carissa and Amanda Brown, both of Boone
Was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Douglas Brown
Kearney Hub, 8 November, 2006
LAMONTAGNE, Rosario "Rosie" Joseph, 81, of Miller died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, at his home
Services: Saturday, Horner-Lieske-Horner Mortuary in Kearney
Burial: Hillside Cemetery in Nashua, N.H.
Memorials: the church
Born Nov. 23, 1924, in Sanford, Maine
Parents: George and Regina (Generen) Lamontagne
Married: 1944, to Ola in Sanford. They divorced in 1965
Married: 1967, to Evelyn Balcom Roy. She died in 1988
Married: 1990, to Wilna Florine Bailey in Nevada. She died Dec. 25, 1997
Married: Jan. 1, 2000, to Vola Yolantha Clausen Maul in Las Cruces
Was generous in thought and action to those less fortunate; helped finance improvements to the brick buildings of downtown Miller
Worked at Horton Hubbard, a luggage factory, in Nashua, and Abbott Machines in Wilton
Survivors include his wife; also brother Robert's wife, Victoria, and many nieces, nephews, and in-laws; also stepson Gary and wife, Donita, of Kearney; stepson Lester and wife, Sandy, of Bakersfield, Calif.; and seven stepgrandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his parents; and an older brother, Robert
Kearney Hub, 10 November, 2006
GARDNER, Alta G., 96, of Elwood, formerly of Gibbon, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at Elwood Care Center
Services: Tuesday, Godberson Mortuary in Gibbon
Burial: Gibbon Riverside Cemetery
Born Oct. 11, 1910, in Imogene, Iowa
Parents: George and Lavina (Himelhan) Tompkins
Married: April 20, 1935, to Melvin Gardner in Sterling, Colo. He died in 1966
Survivors include her son, Everett of Johnson Lake; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 11 November, 2006
DORITY, Helen L., 89, of Kearney, formerly of the Shelton area, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Thursday, Shelton United Methodist Church
Burial: Cameron Cemetery near Wood River
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel in Kearney
Memorials: Archway Memorial Foundation
Born Aug. 19, 1917, in Charleston
Parents: John and Anna (Gassmann) Mastin
Grew up in Waco, graduated from Waco High School
Married: July 27, 1940, to Verle Dority in Waco. He preceded her in death
Lived in Dix and briefly in Burr Oak, Kan., and Hemingford; lived on a farm in the Shelton area, 1948-2001; was an elementary school secretary for Shelton Public Schools; moved to Kearney in 2001
Activities: member of Shelton United Methodist Church, Rebekah Lodge 306 and the American Legion Auxiliary; volunteered for the Kearney Red Cross, Quilting for Babies, and at the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
Survivors include; her sons, John of Overland Park, Kan., and Michael of Kearney; daughter, Ann Dority Arango of Ellensburg, Wash.; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; also daughters-in-law, Elaine Dority of Overland Park, Deborah Dority of Kearney and Stella Dority of Des Moines, Iowa
Was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Douglas; parents; and brothers, John and Sherwood Mastin
Kearney Hub, 14 November, 2006
GIBREAL, James H. "Jim", 87, of Kearney died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at Grandview Manor Nursing Home in Campbell
Services: Wednesday, Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, military honors
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Memorials: Faith United Methodist Church
Born Aug. 19, 1919, in Kearney
Parents: Nicholas and Sadie (Shada) Gibreal
Lived west of Kearney, attended school at Alfalfa Center
Military: U.S. Army, Jan. 3, 1944 - Jan. 13, 1946; took part in the Battle of the Bulge; was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one bronze service star and the World War II Victory Medal
After discharge, lived in Omaha, was employed in his brothers' trucking business; started his own trucking business in Omaha, built his own fleet up to 17 trucks; retired in the early 1990s, moved to Kearney
Survivors include his sisters, Esther Wingert, Isabelle Runge and Cleo Freburg, all of Kearney; also several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters
Kearney Hub, 14 November, 2006
MAYS, Earl W., 81, of Lincoln, formerly of Kearney, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at Lancaster Manor in Lincoln
Services: Friday, Horner-Lieske-Horner Mortuary in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, military honors
Memorials: to be designated later
Born March 24, 1925, in Elm Creek
Parents: Potter and Pauline (Axmann) Mays Attended school in Elm Creek
military: U.S. Army from 1943; served in World War II, was stationed in the Pacific Theater; was awarded the Purple Heart
Married: Oct. 22, 1946, to Doris Erpelding in McClain, Texas; lived in Killeen, Texas; moved to Kearney in 1947
Worked as a salesman for Armour Meats and later for Fairmont Foods; retired in the early 1980s; later worked in maintenance at Hilltop Mall; couple moved to Lincoln in 1996
Activities: member of St. James Catholic Church in Kearney then of St. John's Catholic Church in Lincoln; member of VFW Post 759 and of American Legion Post 52; enjoyed woodworking, gardening, watching sports on television and spending time with family
Survivors include his wife; sons, Steven and Kent, both of Kearney; daughters, Judy Finn of Lincoln and Sharon Laughlin of Omaha; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by two sisters, one in infancy, and two brothers
Kearney Hub, 16 November, 2006
MORRIS, Roland Monroe, died Nov. 12; age 79
Services: Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, Portland, Oregon. Born: Dec. 3, 1926, in Kearney, Neb.
Military: U.S. Army during World War II
After the war, moved to Portland, was a guard for Reynolds Metals
Married: 1949, to Dolores Lattin; she died in 1992
Survivors include twin daughters, Katherine DeRoo and Kathleen Marberry; son, David; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon, 13 November, 2006
MARTIN, Shirley I., died Nov. 8, 2006, of a heart attack; age 86
Memorials: Clackamas or Multnomah County humane societies
Mortuary: Ross Hollywood
Born: Shirley I. Newberg, Jan. 8, 1920, in Ravenna, Neb.
Moved to Portland in 1942, was a saleswoman for Pacific Northwest Bell (Qwest) for more than 30 years; moved to Milwaukie in the late 1970s
Married: 1959, to George W.C.; he died in 1983
Survivors include her daughter, Cathryn Blake; stepdaughter, Judy Morgan; sister, Doris Wilson; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon, 11 November, 2006