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BINDERUP, Robert "Bob", 53, of Kearney died Saturday, May 8, 2010, at his home
Memorial services: Wednesday, Bethany Lutheran Church in Minden
Burial: Minden Cemetery
Mortuary: Layton-Craig in Minden
Born Dec. 22, 1956, in Minden
Parents: Mark and Marian (Meyer) Binderup
Grew up in the Minden area, graduated from Minden High School in 1975
Married: Sept. 22, 1979, to Ronda Johnson in Holdrege
Lived southeast of Kearney
Activities: member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Minden; enjoyed farming and cattle; liked to hunt, have coffee with the group at the Trading Post, visit with friends and above all, loved being with his family; was very proud of his children and their accomplishments
Survivors include his wife; son, Ryan Binderup of Hastings and his fiancee, Sarah Schumacher; daughter, Becky Binderup of Kearney and her fiancee, Jeff Noetzelman; his mother, Marian Binderup of Minden; brothers, Scott Binderup and his wife, Donna, and Jim Binderup and his wife, Tammie, all of Minden; mother-in-law, Marilyn Johnson of Minden; brother-in-law, Rodney Johnson and his wife, Janelle, of Norfolk; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins
Was preceded in death by his father; father-in-law, Quenton Johnson; an uncle; and a cousin
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PETERS, Alma A. (Vacha), 95, of Kearney died Monday, May 10, 2010, at Mother Hull Home
Services: Wednesday, St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann in Kearney
Born June 20, 1914, in Schuyler
Parents: Edward and Emily (Pacas) Sedlacek
Grew up in Clarkson, attended rural school near Clarkson
Married: May 27, 1930, to Laddie Vacha in Colfax County. He died Feb. 17, 1974
Lived on a farm in the Clarkson area, moved to Kearney in 1952; moved to Gibbon in 1964, worked for J.A. Baldwin Manufacturing Co. for 18 years
Married: September 1981, to Leo Peters in Kearney. He died June 7, 1995
Activities: member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church; enjoyed playing cards, cooking, baking, traveling and visiting family
Survivors include her son, Alvin Vacha and his wife, Linda, of Kearney; daughters, Pat Novak and her husband, Don, of O'Neill, Lori Cover of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Carol Vacha of Kearney; 36 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Bill Zielenski of Colorado Springs
Was preceded in death by her husbands; sisters, Lillian Cech and Emma Zoubeck; brothers, Edward and Steven Sedlacek; sons, Laddie, Marvin, Donnie and Dave Vacha; daughters, Betty Hawke and Alice Zielenski; sons-in-law, Jeff Hawke, Rex Cover, Jack Delaet and Don Richardson; and three great-grandchildren
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PORTER, Lloyd W., 84, of Kearney formerly of Holdrege, died Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Thursday, O'Brien-Straatmann Funeral Home
Burial: Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege with military honors
Memorials: American Legion
Born Sept. 22, 1925, at Page
Parents: Charles and Minnie (Brookhouser) Porter
Attended grade school at District 68, graduated from Orchard High School in 1942
Military: U.S. Army, 1943-1946; did basic training in Alabama; was assigned to the 3rd Army Division under Gen. George S. Patton; took part in six major battle campaigns including Normandy Beach, Battle of the Bulge in Belgium and Rhine River Offensive in Germany; received numerous medals, including the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement in ground operations against the enemy during the Central Europe campaign
Married: July 1, 1944, to married Bernice Cleveland
Lived north of Orchard on a small ranch, raised black Angus cattle; moved to Holdrege, 1956, and worked for the Department of Roads weighing overloaded trucks; transferred to the Nebraska Motor Vehicle Department as a drivers license examiner, 1960
Retired, moved to Heber Springs, Ark., to fish and play country music; moved to Kearney and lived at Northridge Retirement Community, 2003
Survivors include his wife; son, Jerome and his wife, Janet, of Holdrege; grandsons, Jerry and his wife, Jennifer, of Indianola and James and his wife, Amber, of Holdrege; great-granddaughters, Jessica, Erin and Bailey; great-grandson, Jay; one future great-grandchild; sister, Ruth Gibbs of Kearney; sister-in-law, Jean Porter of Scottsbluff; and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister
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REDDY, Hazel D., 94, of Colorado Springs died Saturday, May 8, 2010, in Colorado Springs
Burial of cremains: Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver
Mortuary: Mountain View in Colorado Springs
Born Dec. 23, 1915, in Kearney, Neb.
Parents: John and Mary (Stack) Fox
Married: June 25, 1945, to Bernard Reddy Jr. He died in 2000
Activities: did volunteer work at Beaumont Hospital in El Paso, Texas, and with Meals on Wheels in El Paso; was involved in helping foster-care children
Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Shirley Loewenstein, Harold and Virginia Skjoldal, Sharon Cline, Judith Beach, Keith Dickman and Charline and Curt Loewenstein and their respective families
Was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters and brothers
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THURSTON, Helen Fay, 88, of Grand Island, formerly of Shelton, died Monday, May 10, 2010, at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island
Services: Friday, Shelton United Methodist Church
Burial: Gibbon Riverside Cemetery
Mortuary: Godberson of Gibbon/Shelton
Born July 18, 1921, near Gibbon
Parents: Art and Fay (Hudson) Holmburg
Married: Oct. 22, 1939, to Robert Thurston. He died in 1998
Survivors include her daughters, Lynn Abbit of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., and Kathy Bohnart of Grand Island; sister, Jackie Griffin of Titusville, Fla.; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two stepgrandsons; and four stepgreat-grandchildren
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LOCKWOOD, Lewis "Lee", 98, of Kearney died Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Mother Hull Home
Services: Friday, O'Brien-Straatmann Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: Moses Hill Cemetery north of Holdrege
Memorials: Mother Hull Home
Born Nov. 28, 1911, in Davis, W.Va.
Parents: Lewis and Ethel (Harper) Lockwood
Grew up in Davis, received his education at Atlanta
Married: May 22, 1938, to Violet Case in Atlanta. She preceded him in death
Lived in McCook, Broken Bow, Cozad and Lexington; retired from Roberts Dairy in 1970, then worked at the Tuberculosis Hospital, Kearney State Teachers College and Faith United Methodist as a custodian
Activities: member of Grace Fellowship Church and the Assembly of God, was a board member; served on the board of Mother Hull Home since 1972, also held several offices with the Full Gospel Business International; enjoyed gardening and traveling with his family; played baseball and basketball in school; loved his grandchildren and spending time with them
Survivors include his son, Larry Lockwood and his wife, Judy, of Framingham, Mass.; daughters, Linda Standage and her husband, Monte, of Gibbon, Karen Johnson of Hooper and Merrilee Thomas and her husband, Sam, of Beaver City; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brothers, Herbert and Ernest; and granddaughter, Margene LaDuc
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WENDELL, Ruth Marie, 80, of Kearney died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial, Kearney
Services: Saturday, All Saints Catholic Church in Holdrege
Burial: Wilcox Cemetery
Mortuary: Banta-Torrey in Wilcox
Memorials: All Saints Catholic Church or the Wilcox Foundation
Born Oct. 15, 1929, in Kearney
Parents: Russell and Agnes (Litjen) Lawrence
Was the older twin and second child of three children; was baptized in infancy and later confirmed at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney; attended grade school through the eighth grade at St. James Catholic Grade School and high school at Kearney High School, graduated 1948
Attended the Kearney State Teachers College, received her teaching certificate in 1950; taught elementary grades at Arapahoe for five years
Married: Aug. 23, 1956, to Paul Wendell at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Lived on the Wendell family farm, on the county line 1½ miles north of Wilcox in Phelps County; taught 35 years at Wilcox Public Schools, retiring 1990
Moved to Northridge Retirement Community northwest of Kearney, 2009, had been at Mount Carmel Home in Kearney since April 2
Activities: member of All Saints Catholic Church in Holdrege, member of a Wilcox Extension Club, the Nebraska State Education Association and the Wilcox Education Association
Survivors include her husband of Northridge Retirement Community in Kearney; brother-in-law, Fritz Bauer of Culbertson; 13 nieces and nephews; other relatives; and a host of friends and former students that she taught over 40 years
Was preceded in death by her father on July 5, 1943; her mother on Oct. 27, 1986; her older sister, Joan Luth and her husband, Ronald; and her younger twin sister, Rita Bauer
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NUTTELMAN, Verna I., 88, of Kearney, formerly of Amherst, died Friday, May 14, 2010, at St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village
Services: Monday, Trinity Lutheran Church in Amherst
Burial: Stanley Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: Trinity Lutheran Church, Amherst Volunteer Fire Department and AseraCare Hospice
Born July 25, 1921, on the family farm five miles north of Amherst
Parents: August and Ella (Steinhauser) Maul
Was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in 1935; graduated from Amherst High School in 1938; graduated from Beauty School in Grand Island in 1940
Married: Oct. 12, 1941, to Gerald Nuttelman. He preceded her in death
Moved to the farm in 1946 and lived south of Amherst; moved into Prairie View Gardens in Kearney in 2008
Activities: lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and taught Sunday school for 25 years, was active in Ladies Aid and Altar Guild at the church; member of the Buffalo County Extension Group for 60-plus years
Survivors include her sons, Gary Nuttelman and his wife, Kay, of Bertrand, Lonnie Nuttelman and his wife, Susie, of Quincy, Ill., and Clark Nuttelman and his wife, Kathy, of Amherst; granddaughters, Monica Snider and her husband, Scott, of Aurora and Sarah Buckendahl and her husband, Chad, of Las Vegas; grandsons, Nathan Nuttelman and his wife, Heather, of Quincy, Jason Nuttelman and his wife, Rochelle, of Chicago, Joshua Nuttelman of Frisco, Colo., and Daren Nuttelman and Brandon Nuttelman, both of Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Victoria Snider and Rebecca Snider of Lincoln and Nolan and Zachary Nuttelman of Quincy; sister-in-law, Verna Nuttelman of Kearney; and nephews, Craig and Keith Nuttelman of Kearney and Randy Nuttelman of Lincoln
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RICHTER, Lawrence H., 95, of Kearney died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at his home north of Kearney
Services: Monday, St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: St. James Catholic Church or donor's choice
Born June 15, 1914, in Buffalo County
Parents: Phillip and Eva (Schmitz) Richter
Grew up in the Prairie Center area north of Kearney, attended Kearney High School
Married: May 4, 1938, to Violet Theis. She died in 2006
Farmed north of Kearney
Activities: member of St. James Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus--was a fourth-degree Knight, member of the Eagles Lodge; served as vice president of the Buffalo County Farm Bureau and vice president of the Mid-State Water Project; with wife owned and operated Rick's Drive-In in Kearney for several years; served as 4-H leader for more than 30 years; started the first sheep club in Buffalo County; with wife, started the funeral committee at St. James, organized and hosted many dinners and wakes; served three years on the Building Committee at St. James; was active in the Democrat Party and was chairperson for the Jim Exon Campaign
Survivors include his daughters, Patricia "Pat" Reinhardt and her husband, Floyd, of Centennial, Colo., Sally Schulte of Pleasanton and Karen Clark and her husband, Richard, of Kearney; sons, Jim Richter and his wife, Jeni, of Kearney, Rick Richter and his wife, DeAnn Richter, of Fort Collins, Colo., and Jim Richter and his wife, Jean, of Glenwood, Iowa; brother, Art Richter and his wife, Helen, of Seattle; 27 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
Was preceded in death by his wife; daughter, Linda Spellman in 1992; son-in-law, Jim Schulte in 1992; and brothers, Edward and Ernie Richter
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KUMKE, Justin Allen, 29, of Kearney died Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Mother Hull Home
Services: Tuesday, Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Campbell
Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery in Smith County, Kan.
Mortuary: Campbell Funeral Home
Memorials: Westminster United Presbyterian Church or the Campbell Volunteer Fire Department
Born Aug. 10, 1980, at Minden
Parents: Allen and Carol (Leadabrand) Kumke
Graduated from Blue Hill High School in 1998; graduated from Southeast Community College in Beatrice, May 2000
Married: Oct. 25, 2008, to Misti Harlan at Minden
Had worked for Monsanto in Kearney since 2001
Activities: member of Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Campbell
Survivors include his wife; his parents, of Campbell; sister, Jessica Kumke of Laramie, Wyo.; brother, James and his friend, Jen Hickey, of Elm Creek; maternal grandmother, Betty Banks and her husband, Bob, of Campbell; and paternal grandmother, Mabel Kumke of Minden
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Raymond Leadabrand and Delton Kumke; and uncle, Roger Leadabrand. Kearney Hub, 17 May, 2010
KINCAID, Mildred B. "Peg", 98, of Kearney died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Mother Hull Home
Memorial services: Wednesday, First Christian Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: First Christian Church and Mother Hull Home in Kearney
Born Feb. 1, 1912, in Amherst
Parents: William and Mary (McCord) Johnson
Graduated from Amherst High School in 1930, received her teacher's certificate from Nebraska Normal School in Kearney; taught school in Mason City and in Worland, Wyo.; took the train with her future mother-in-law to Ridgeland, S.C., where she married Virgil D. Kincaid, Feb. 26, 1942; he then left to serve his country during the war
Returned to Nebraska and continued teaching in Mason City; became a social worker in Buffalo County in the mid-1950s, retired in 1982; cared for her husband at home for many years; moved into Wel-Life in 1999 and then Mother Hull Home in 2009
Activities: enjoyed traveling; member of First Christian Church in Kearney; was an avid reader, enjoyed watching sports on TV and was a Husker fan; enjoyed discussing current events with family and friends, and was a social activist
Survivors include her sons, Dick Kincaid and his wife, Sue, and Bob Kincaid, all of Kearney; daughter, Mary Lou Kruml and her husband, Ed, of Ord; son-in-law, Ben DeJesus of Naples, Fla.; grandchildren, Megan Kincaid, Molly Kincaid, Aaron Kincaid, Amy Crawford, Tom and Ginny Kruml, Mike and Lana Kruml, Justin DeJesus, Jeffrey DeJesus, Jordan and Jessica DeJesus, Denise and Chad Sensing, and Dennis DeJesus; and 13 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband; sister, Bess Simmerman; brothers, Jack Johnson and Hap Johnson; and daughter, Susan DeJesus. Kearney Hub, 18 May, 2010
MOES, Glenda L., 70, of Kearney died Saturday, May 15, 2010, as a result of a car accident north of Minden
Services: Friday, St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials to be designated later
Born Sept. 11, 1939, in Adams County
Parents: Daniel and Sophia (Schukei) Roeder
Was baptized as an infant at the Wanda Lutheran Church
Moved to Kearney, began school at Zion Lutheran School, went on to Kearney High School
Married: Sept. 16, 1961, to Fred Moes
Was employed in the housekeeping department at St. John's Center; had recently retired from her job at the University of Nebraska at Kearney
Activities: member of St. James Catholic Church in Kearney; enjoyed spending time with her family, and her grandchildren were her pride; cherished her friendships, loved all her animals
Survivors include her husband; sons, Kelley Moes and his wife, Kathy, of Kearney, Kyle Moes and his wife, Stacey, of Elm Creek and Kurt Moes and his wife, Brenda, of Lincoln; son-in-law, Bruce Steinkruger of Upland; brother, Lyle Roeder of Mesa, Ariz.; half sister, Neola Einspahr of Hastings; and grandchildren, Shaylee Moes, MacKenzie Moes, Alexis Moes, Blake Steinkruger, Cody Steinkruger, Lauren Moes, Taylor Moes and Alyssa Moes
Was preceded in death by her daughter, Kristy Steinkruger; brothers, LaVern, Merle, Dale and Lowell "Bud" Roeder; sister, Nyla Jean in infancy; half sister, Ivera; and half brother, Harley Finnigsmier and his son, Duane
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LAMBERT, Gerald William, 83, of Sterling, Colorado, died Sunday, May 16, 2010, in Julesburg
Services: Wednesday, Tennant Funeral Home in Sterling
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Sterling
Born June 27, 1926, in Kearney, Neb.
Parents: Lloyd and Macie (Skiles) Lambert
Married: June 19, 1944, to Marceline Trivelpiece. She preceded him in death
Survivors include his sons, Jerry and James, both of Sterling; daughters, Barbara Schaefer of Thornton, Janet Coyne of Julesburg, Denise Rogers of Sterling and Donna Hatch of Atwood; brother, Marlin of Sterling; 11 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren
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OLSON, Edward Dean "Eddie", 72, of Omaha, formerly of Miller, died Thursday, May 13, 2010, at his home
No services
Burial: in Omaha
Born Aug. 31, 1937, in Lexington
Parents: Edward and Esther (Carlson) Olson
Grew up in Miller, graduated from Miller High School in 1955
Married Karen Fees. They divorced
Lived in Omaha, was employed by Keebler Cookies; retired after 36 years
Survivors include his daughters, Carmen Martin of Florida, Kimberly Block and Carol Bonham, both of Omaha, and Kelly Sheets of Maryland; sister, Delores Jahn of Kearney; brother, Marvin Olson of Berwyn; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Leslie Olson
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ERAZIM, John, 64, of Raleigh, N.C., died of cancer Saturday, May 15, 2010, at a friend's home in Horseshoe Bay
Services: Saturday, Sacred Heart Cathedral in Raleigh
Burial: Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Mortuary: Mitchell Funeral Home in Raleigh
Born June 2, 1945, in Kearney, Neb.
Was raised by his mother, Velma, and stepfather, Clyde Gidley, after his father was killed in action in World War II; grew up on a small farm near Ravenna
Graduated from Ravenna High School, attended University of Nebraska in Lincoln and Kearney State College, earned a degree in business
Married: Aug. 24, 1968, to Mary Lou Fread at St. Mary's Cathedral in Ravenna
Joined Rockwell International in Kearney as a management trainee; also lived in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Utah, Canada, Ohio; had been in Raleigh since 1982; worked also in others states and in Germany with Tyco International, and then in Texas with partner Russ Rutledge
Activities: was an avid golfer, enjoyed fishing and playing cards
Re Survivors include his wife; brother, Steve Gidley and his wife, Trina, of Bolingbrook, Ill.; parents-in-law, Russell and Ella Fread of Kearney; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Ken and Laura Fread of Houston, Rex and Kathryn Lindaman of Portland, Ore., Bobby and Cindy Collins and Todd and Lori Gould, all of Raleigh, and Monty and Sue Fread of Kearney; 20 nieces and nephews; eight grandnieces and grandnephews; plus a host of friends from near and far
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REIMERS, Ruby J., 87, of Ravenna died Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at Rose Lane Home in Loup City
Services: Saturday, Ravenna United Methodist Church
Burial: Souleville Cemetery near Boelus
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born June 17, 1922, in Champaign, Ill.
Parents: Duane and Mary (Ramler) Parris
Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was stationed in Washington, D.C. Married Richard Reimers in Washington, D.C. He preceded her in death. Continued their military service
After discharge, arrived on a train from Chicago into Boelus; worked at home and also at the U.S. Army Ammunition Plant, and as a caregiver and friend to many in need
Activities: active in her Methodist churches and the Veterans of Foreign Wars; lifetime member of Shipman Mogensen in Boelus
Survivors include her daughters, Gloria Brown and her husband, Mark, of Morongo Valley, Calif., and Mary Reimers of Superior; sons, Gerald Reimers and his wife, Debra, of Ravenna and Clyde Reimers and his wife, A.J., of Lexington; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Rose; her parents; sisters, Betty Berck and Dottie Shepard; and brother, Dewey Parris
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WELIEVER, Clifford, 94, of Kearney died Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Saturday, Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Born Oct. 22, 1915, in Kearney
Parents: Franklin and Minnie (Bunker) Weliever
Military: U.S. Army during World War II
Married: Jan. 14, 1946, to Hazel Schmitz in Kearney. She preceded him in death
Worked the majority of his life as a mechanic for the Kearney Alfalfa mill
Activities: member of the VFW; enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting, going to garage sales with his children, and attending dances with Hazel; enjoyed family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Survivors include his daughters, Sharon Ripp and her husband, Charles, of Elm Creek, Bonnie Pratt and her husband, Robert, of Lincoln, Sally Wellensiek and her husband, Mark, of Chesterton, Ind., and Nancy Thomas and her husband, Randy, and Connie Weides and her husband, Joseph, all of Kearney; grandchildren, Charlie Ripp, Mike Ripp, Rachel and Jeff Horinek, Kevin Pratt, Jason Pratt and Kristen, Bradley and Krista Wellensiek, Nathan and Sabrina Wellensiek, Matt and Jackie Wellensiek, Amy and Eric Steinmark, Erin and Shane Stone, Randi Sue and Shane Bower, Trent Thomas, Adam Weides and Stephanie Weides; great-grandchildren, Madeline, Megan and Michael Horinek, Thomas, Madelynn, Brayden, Taryn, Wyatt, Ben and Catelyn Wellensiek, Alexis and Emma Steinmark, Taylor Thomas and Neal Bower
Was preceded in death by his wife and parents
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MULLER, Doris Marie (Aabel), 80, of Kearney died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at her home
Services: Monday, First United Methodist Church
Burial: Minden Cemetery
Mortuary: Layton-Craig in Minden
Born Aug. 5, 1929, near Heartwell
Parents: Marius "Mike" and Ethel (Youngson) Aabel
Graduated from Minden High School in 1948; worked a short time at the Minden Telephone Office and Gibbon Turkey Plant
Married June 25, 1950, to Wendell Muller in Minden
Loved working on the family farm, raising farm animals, tending a large garden and keeping a meticulous house and yard; lived on the farm with her husband for 59 years
Activities: hobbies included embroidery, quilt making and card playing; treasured her family; member of First United Methodist Church in Kearney, Newark Valley Kountry Club, El Charmin Lake Ladies, Golden K Kiwanis, several card clubs and a monthly high school friends coffee group
Survivors include her husband; daughters, Carlene Muller of Lincoln, Sue LaQua and her husband, Fred, of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Ann Patterson and her husband, Mike, of Kearney; and sisters, Norma Rasmussen of Minden and Rosalie Davis of Austin, Texas
Was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Charlotte Nelson; and grandson, Jason Stutheit
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LUEDERS, Edwin Paul, 83, of Ravenna died Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Monday, May 17, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Memorials: the church or the Lutheran Hour
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born April 1, 1927 in Deshler, Nebr.
Parents: Dietrich and Grace (Wiemers) Lueders
Was educated in Poole, Nebr.; farmed with his father
Military: U.S. Army, served in Korea
Married: February 21, 1954 to Arlene Reinertson in Hazard
Lived on a farm near Hazard; moved to Grand Island, 1960, worked as a heavy equipment mechanic; moved to Hazard, 1990; retired in 1992 and moved to Ravenna in 2004
Activities: member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the Platt Duetsche, American Legion and V.F.W.
Survivors include his wife of Ravenna, daughters and son-in-law, Janice and Mark Nance of Grand Island and Dorothy Lueders of Alliance and her fiance, Al Klemke; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a brother, LaVern Lueders of Buffalo, WY.
Was preceded in death by four sisters, three brothers and a son, Leon in 2003
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JACOBSON, Ethel L., 83, of Parker, Colorado, formerly of Riverdale, Neb., died Sunday, May 16, 2010, at her home
Services: Monday at First Baptist Church in Kearney, Neb.
Burial: Riverdale Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: First Baptist Church
Born Nov. 1, 1926, in Elgin, Neb.
Parents: Henry and Rose Arehart
Grew up in the Spalding, Custer County and Mason City, Neb., areas, attended rural schools, graduated as valedictorian from Ansley (Neb.) High School in 1944; worked in Kearney as a legal secretary
Married: 1946, to Harvey Staab. They divorced in 1952
Married: 1960, to Frederick Jacobson. He died in 1985
Resided in Riverdale; moved to Parker in September 2009
Activities: attended First Baptist Church of Kearney, was actively involved in various ministries over the years; in Parker, attended Cornerstone Baptist Church; enjoyed Bible studies, sewing, crocheting, quilting and genealogy
Survivors include her children, Roger Staab and his partner, Mary Ann Parker, of Nevada, Shirley Fondu of New York and Mark Jacobson and his wife, Cynthia, and Paul Jacobson and his wife, Karen, all of Colorado; grandchildren, Jessica Fondu Caso, David Fondu, Jesse Prince, Christina Jacobson and Angelina Jacobson; and great-grandchildren, Kai, Benjamin and Zarah Caso and Cameron Fondu
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents and her brothers, Elmer, Leonard, Lester and Harold Arehart
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WITT, Paul H., 91, of Crane, Missouri, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Friday, May 21, 2010, at Ozark Mountain Regional Health Care in Crane
Services: Wednesday, New Life Assembly in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann in Kearney
Memorials: Alzheimer's Foundation
Born Dec. 7, 1918, in Moscow, Kan.
Parents: Walter and Mary (Tourney) Witt
Grew up in Thedford, Neb., graduated from Thedford High School
Military: U.S. Army on Sept. 17, 1940 - July 14, 1945, served during World War II; was honorably discharged
Farmed in Lebanon, Neb., was instrumental in helping to start the American Legion Post and served as post commander for several years; also led the firing squad to honor the memory of veterans
Married: April 22, 1955, to Marjorie Coons in Arthur, Neb. She died in November 1990
Then lived in Imperial, Neb., was a fuel tank wagon driver for Mobil Oil Co.; lived in Alliance, Neb., worked for Neuswanger's; moved to Kearney, 1988, worked at Herberger's and Wendy's
Activities: lifetime member of the American Legion and the VFW; member of New Life Assembly Church
Survivors include his son, Brian Witt and his wife, Cindy, of Gillette, Wyo.; daughter, Debra Carpenter and her husband, Bill of Reeds Spring; brother, Walter Witt and his wife, Joyce, of Kimball, Neb.; sister, Margaret Pavey of Lincoln, Neb.; grandchildren, Melanie Gregory and her husband, Todd, of Nixa, Matthew Carpenter and his wife, Kiki, of Conway, Ark., and Chance, Riley and Abby Witt of Gillette; great-granddaughters, Taylor and Lexi Gregory; and great-grandsons, Cort, Lane and Cason Carpenter
Was preceded in death by his wife, parents, six brothers and three sisters
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HALL, Dale D., 82, of Kearney died Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center
Services: Saturday, Fifty-Sixth Street Baptist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann
Memorials: to the church
Born Jan. 24, 1928, in Custer County
Parents: Clarence and Stella (Sailor) Hall
Grew up in Custer County and Buffalo County, attended school in Berwyn, graduated from Riverdale school
Military: U.S. Army, March 30, 1946-Sept. 3, 1947; served during World War II, was honorably discharged
Married: Aug. 31, 1952, to Evelyn Meyer in Elwood
Lived and farmed near Elm Creek, Overton, Riverdale and Kearney and Lebanon, Mo.; drove a Standard Oil tank truck in the rural Kearney area; owned and operated a tourist cavern and campground in southeast Missouri; spent two years in Michigan
Activities: member of the regular Baptist Church in Kearney, the Communion Chapel in Lebanon and Kearney Baptist Temple, now Fifth-Sixth Street Baptist Church, was a deacon in both the regular Baptist Church and the Communion Chapel; volunteered for one year as manager of Bennett Springs Christian Campground in Missouri; former member of VFW Post 759 in Kearney; hobbies included hunting and fishing; loved animals and working outdoors
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Lynda Hoerath and her husband, Jim, of Powell, Ohio, and Kathryn Janes and her husband, Bill, of Livonia, Mich.; grandchildren, Shannon Yee, Natalie Walls, Amber Allen, Seven Hoerath and Trillion Hoerath; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters
Kearney Hub, 28 May, 2010
HEMMANN, Gerhard E., 87, of Amherst died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Mother Hull Home in Kearney
Services: Friday, Trinity Lutheran Church in Amherst
Burial: Immanuel Cemetery northwest of Amherst
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: Immanuel Cemetery Fund and Trinity Lutheran Church
Born July 18, 1922, on the family farm northeast of Amherst
Parents: Oscar and Anna (Rusch) Hemmann
Was baptized Aug. 13, 1922, and confirmed May 17, 1936; grew up in the Amherst area and attended District 74 rural school, then attended Christian Day School at Immanuel Lutheran Church northwest of Amherst
Married: June 8, 1957, to Norma Zavitka in Elba
Worked on the farm; was a farm boy all his life and raised cattle and hogs; worked for the sale barn in Kearney for more than 40 years and in Lexington at the sale barn for more than 20 years
Activities: member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a church elder and a longtime Grant Township board member; enjoyed spending time with his family and attending the grandchildren's events; was able to attend his granddaughter's graduation in May; liked to garden and play cards
Survivors include his wife; sons, Lonnie Hemmann and his wife, Mindy, of Lincoln and Larry Hemmann and his wife, Connie, and David Hemmann and his wife, Karen, all of Amherst; sister, Esther Jameson of Amherst; sisters-in-law, Rosemary Hemmann of Amherst and Marianne Hemmann of Janesville, Wis.; grandchildren, Brittany Hemmann and her fiancé, Zeb Augustyn, and Carson, Haley, Melissa, Kelsey and Shelby Hemmann; and nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eugene, Reinhold and Martin; and brother-in-law, James Jameson
Kearney Hub, 27 May, 2010
GOSDA, Nicholas G., 30, of Ravenna died Thursday, May 20, 2010, in Omaha following a seizure caused by a brain tumor
Services: Friday, Congregational Church in Ravenna
Born Oct. 15, 1979, in Hall County
Parents: Norman and Rachel (Scott) Gosda
Graduated from Ravenna High School in 1998; enjoyed everyone
Survivors include his parents of Ravenna; sisters, Lisa Gosda and Betty Harris and her husband, Micah, all of Ravenna; niece, Alexis Evans of Ravenna; nephew, Derek Friedrichsen of Ravenna; grandparents, Frank and Norma Gosda and Lee Kirkman, all of Grand Island; son, Jayden Marx-Gosda of Gering; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends
Kearney Hub, 26 May, 2010
HOFFMAN, James Francis, 77, of Kearney died Friday, May 21, 2010, at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha
No services
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann in Kearney
Memorials: University of Nebraska at Kearney library
Born June 17, 1932, on the family farm in Buffalo County
Parents: Otto R. and Alpha (Dwiggins) Hoffman
Attended grade school at District 27 in Buffalo County; moved with family to Kearney; graduated from Kearney high school
Military: U.S. Air Force, 1951-1955
Completed his education at Kearney State College in 1958
Traveled many years for the Coca-Cola Co.; retired because of medical problems; returned to Kearney, enjoyed spending time with his sisters, visiting old friends, playing golf and doing crossword puzzles; member of the Kearney American Legion Post 52
Survivors include his sisters, Doris Lynch of Kearney and Esther Boots of Alliance; brother, Albert "Bud" Hoffman of Anderson, Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, William W. "Bill" and Richard O. "Dick" and his wife, Dorothy
Kearney Hub, 25 May, 2010
NELSON, Barbara L., 73, of Kearney died Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Golden Living Center-Lakeview in Grand Island
Services: Wednesday, Kleine Funeral Home in Grand Island
Burial: later in Honolulu
Memorials: to the family
Born Nov. 21, 1936, in Honolulu
Parents: Van and Louise (Pinho) Hartsell
Was raised in Honolulu
Married: April 9, 1962, to Delmar Nelson
Moved to Nebraska, lived in the Holdrege area most of her life; spent her last years at Lakeview Nursing Home in Grand Island
Survivors include her husband; son, Jeff and his wife, Tonda, of Grand Island; daughter, Mary Stewart of Houston; sister, Dorthy Brandon and her husband, Duke, of Virginia Beach, Va.; grandchildren, Tamara Vargas and Jessica Lopez, both of Grand Island, and Christopher Streeter, Chamieca Streeter, Sharon Streeter, Dennie Stewart, Christina Stewart and Charlie Stewart, all of Houston; and 18 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Mary "Blue" Hoffacker and Margaret "Ginger" Hartsell
Kearney Hub, 25 May, 2010
ROBINSON, Cecil A., 67, of Rapid City, South Dakota, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Thursday, May 20, 2010, in Rapid City
Services: Thursday, Govier Bros. Mortuary in Broken Bow, Neb.
Burial: Viola Cemetery
Memorials: donor's choice
Born Aug. 15, 1942, in Kearney
Parents: Joe and Nora (Livingston) Robinson
Born at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney; was baptized at First Presbyterian Church in Kearney at an early age; graduated from Kearney High School in 1960
Was born a cowboy; grew up working alongside his dad, Joe, on the family farm north of Odessa, Neb.; was a true cattleman, used his passion for what he loved to lead him throughout his entire life
After high school, worked with his father as an auctioneer; later worked at area feedlots and did ranch work in the Sandhills; started his own business, 1965, the Rocking R Rodeo Co., as a rodeo producer
Married: Aug. 15, 1971, to Judy Holtz. She preceded him in death
Survivors include his sons, Scott Trofholz of Bassett, Neb., and Tim Trofholz and his wife, Diane, of Lebo, Kan.; daughter, Tami Tyan and her husband, Cork, of Hayes Center, Neb.; sister, Nancy Grapes and her husband, Jim, of Kearney; grandchildren, Shane and Taylor Trofholz, Colby and Dakota Trofholz and Tierney, Haley, Brody, Trey and Teagan Tyan; and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother, Allen Robinson; and nephew, Brian Robinson
Kearney Hub, 25 May, 2010
RUNYAN, Jean, 82, of Auburn, formerly of Loup City and Kearney, died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Good Samaritan's Home in Auburn
Services: Wednesday, First Baptist Church in Kearney
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride Kuhl
Memorials: Alzheimer's research, Prairie View Gardens of Kearney or Good Samaritan's Home of Auburn
Born July 12, 1927, in Sheridan, Wyo.
Parents: Clarence and Bessie (Kedl) Mackey
Graduated as valedictorian from Mason City High School in 1942 and two years later graduated from Wesleyan College in Lincoln; eventually received a master's degree in special education from Kearney State College
Married: Nov. 23, 1946, to Emil E. Runyan after he returned from serving in the Philippines during World War II. He died in 1992
Taught school for many years; began in area country schools and then taught in Mason City, Ansley and Loup City, ending in 1991; moved to Kearney, 1992, opened a day care in her home and operated it for more than 10 years
Activities: past member of Eastern Star and of the American Legion Auxiliary; as a child, received Jesus Christ into her heart as Savior and Lord; active member of the First Baptist Church of Mason City, later of the First Baptist Church of Loup City and then of First Baptist Church of Kearney; loved kids, plants, dancing, music and crafts and was skilled at crocheting
Survivors include her sons, Rodger Runyan of Columbus, Bob Runyan and his wife, Anne, of Shelton, and John Runyan and his wife, Chris, of Montevideo, Minn.; daughters, Vera Clinger and her husband, LeRoy, of Kearney and Carol Gyhra and her husband, Anthony, of Auburn; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her husband and parents
Kearney Hub, 25 May, 2010
LOSCHEN, Kristi M., 33, of Hildreth died Thursday, May 27, 2010, at her home
Memorial services: Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church in Hildreth
Burial: Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery south of Hildreth
Mortuary: Jelden-Craig in Hildreth
Memorial fund has been established
Born Jan. 27, 1977, in Minden
Parents: Willard and Diane (Stratman) Severson
Grew up in the Franklin area, graduated from Franklin High School; graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in early childhood development
Married: Feb. 2, 2002, to Alan Loschen in Hildreth
Lived in Cortland and Hildreth; worked as administrator for Campus Lutheran at the University of Nebraska at Kearney
Activities: member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hildreth, was active with the youth and women's groups in the church; enjoyed scrapbooking, her pets, coloring and her students at UNK; enjoyed a very close bond with her family
Survivors include her husband; her mother, Diane Kelly of Naponee; her father, Willard Severson of Bloomington; brother, Ryan of Franklin; father-in-law, James Loschen of Bloomington; mother-in-law, Wanda Reed of Wilcox; and brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles and many cousins
Was preceded in death by her stepfather, Dave Kelly, and her maternal and paternal grandparents
Kearney Hub, 31 May, 2010
WALKER, Jerry F. Sr., 69, of Kearney died Friday, May 28, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Memorial services: June 5, First Baptist Church, with military honors
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann
Burial: later
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann of Kearney
Memorials: the family
Born April 1, 1941, in Early, Iowa
Parents: Irvin and Josephine (Dublinske) Walker
Grew up in Early, received his education at Crestland High School in Early and Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa
Military: U.S. Navy Jan. 5, 1960 - March 31, 1980, served during the Vietnam War
Married: Jan. 11, 1969, to Marci Rains in the chapel at the Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego
Lived in San Diego, Escondido, Ventura and Point Mugu, Calif., and many other duty stations during his military career; served with Tail-Hook Squadrons aboard aircraft carriers, including the Kitty Hawk, Constellation, Enterprise, Forestall and others; was an aviation electrician for the Huey helicopters, F-4s and F-14 Tomcats; traveled around the world, stopping at many ports; also worked with the Navy's Blue Angels when they flew the F-4s
After retiring from the Navy, moved to Early, then in 1981 to Kearney. was employed by Good Samaritan Hospital as director of engineering and maintenance, Kearney Public Schools as director of buildings and grounds, and Siemens as a project engineer; retired and was employed by Canning Trucking as a semitrailer truck driver
Activities: with his wife, were foster parents to more than 200 foster children in California, Iowa and Nebraska; member of Kearney First Baptist Church and VFW, was an admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska, president of the State of Nebraska Custodial Association and president for four years of Kearney Area Barbershoppers; was named Barbershopper of the Year
Survivors include his wife; sons, Jerry F. Walker Jr. and his wife, Amy, and Michael Walker and his wife, Heather, all of Phoenix; daughter, Kelly Walker of San Diego; grandchildren, Kayla Walker, Benjamin Walker, Chase Opdycke, Haley Opdycke and Callista Walker; brother, Craig Walker and his wife, Donna, of San Antonio; sister, Sally Knipfer and her husband, Larry, of Iowa City, Iowa; and many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Lyle Walker
Kearney Hub, 2 June, 2010
MURRAY, Guy B., 69, of Kearney, died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Friday, First United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials to be designated later
Born Aug. 23, 1940, in Central City
Parents: Guy and Helen (Prell) Murray
Graduated from Benedict High School in 1958; graduated from Eastern Montana College in Billings in 1966 with a bachelor's degree in physical education and English; in Billings, participated in football and baseball; earned his master's degree from Chadron State College in 1967
Married: June 24, 1962, to Sheryl McRae in Lander, Wyo.
Moved to Blythe, Calif., coached at Palo Verde High School, then became head coach at Illinois Benedictine; joined the athletic staff at Kearney State College in 1972, served as baseball coach for the next 29 years; with 614 victories, holds the record for the most wins in University of Nebraska at Kearney history; led the Lopers to 10 NAIA district titles and was district coach of the year 11 times; also served as an assistant football coach during his tenure; retired in August 2001
Activities: earned the United States Baseball Federation Service Award in 1991, American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1998, and entered the UNK Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007; member of First United Methodist Church, Tehama Shrine Temple, Masonic Lodge, American Legion Associate Member, United States Baseball Federation, NAIA Baseball Coaches Association, and the American Baseball Coaches Association Executive Committee; enjoyed helping with the high school state golf tournament; enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, taking them on vacation, traveling and golfing; loved to read and sing
Survivors include his wife; sons, Bill Murray and his wife, Donna, and Tony Murray and his wife, Heather, all of Kearney; brothers, Tom Murray and his wife, Janice, of Nelson, Jack Murray and his wife, Jean, of Omaha, Larry Murray of Lincoln and Dan Murray of Wichita, Kan.; granddaughters, Madeline and Ella Murray of Kearney; brother-in-law, Tony McRae and his wife, Connie, of Lander, Wyo.; and sister-in-law, Betty Baker and her husband, Art, of Hudson, Wyo.
Was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Cliff Murray
Kearney Hub, 2 June, 2010
SCHMERDTMANN, Emma Louise, 96, of Kearney died Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Mother Hull Home
Services: Tuesday, St. Marks Lutheran Church in Pender
Mortuary: Munderloh Funeral Home of Pender and All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island
Memorials: Mosaic, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, St. Paul's Lutheran or donor's choice
Born on Jan. 17, 1914
Parents: C. Herman and Mathilda (Ahlers) Hespe
Married: Feb. 25, 1942, to John Schmerdtmann. He preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 1950
Lived in Pender, moved to Grand Island in October of 1978; moved to the Northridge Retirement Community in Kearney, 2006, and to Mother Hull Home, October 2009
Activities: enjoyed her family and many hobbies, including oil painting, writing, quilting, sewing, crafts, reading westerns and mysteries and watching baseball; spent many hours making quilts for Lutheran World Relief and other organizations; volunteered for the Red Cross in Hall County for 20 years
Survivors of the immediate family include four daughters and three son-in-laws, Nancy Schmerdtmann of Grand Island, Mary and Clay Parham of Seneca, S.C. Betty and Alan Young of Kearney and Aline and Jim Kitten of Grand Island. She is also survived by four granddaughters and seven great-grandchildren, Erika (Kevin) Cada, Evan, Emma and Eli of Blair, Heather Young of Norfolk, Alise (Adam)Verhage, Hunter and Hallie of Geneva and Jami and P.J. Smith, Ava and Payton of Fairbury
Was preceded in death by her parents, eight brothers and sisters and two nephews
Grand Island The Independent, 28 May, 2010
LANGE, F. Wayne, 81, of Gibbon died Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Monday, Gibbon Baptist Church
Burial: Gibbon Riverside Cemetery
Mortuary: Godberson of Gibbon/Shelton
Memorials: donor's choice
Born Dec. 25, 1928, on the family farm south of Fort Kearny in Kearney County
Parents: John and Ethel (Sheldon) Lange
Grew up in Kearney County, attended rural school; moved to a farm west of Lowell in 1943; graduated from Gibbon High School, 1948
Married: June 22, 1948, to Verla Peters in Santa Fe, N.M.
Lived in Lowell, south of Gibbon; had farmed for many years in that area, retired from farming in 2005
Activities: loved his family, farming, hunting and fishing
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Terry Smith and her husband, Rob, of Gibbon, Diane Bayley and her husband, Tim, of Wood River and Denise Nutter and her husband, Gregg, of Hershey; sons, Dennis Lange and his wife, Fran, of Minden and Mike Lange and his wife, Kathy, of Gibbon; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and brother, Don of Lincoln
Was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Velma Duncan and Treva Davis; and brother, Dale
Kearney Hub, 7 June, 2010
HARNAGEL, Haisel E. "Chub", 89, of Miller died Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center in Kearney
Services: Monday, Miller Christian Church
Burial: Armada Cemetery in Miller
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: Miller Christian Church or the Miller Fire Department
Born May 3, 1921, at home north of Miller
Parents: Elmer and Ida (Ehresman) Harnagel
Grew up in the Miller area, attended Red Wing School through the eighth grade; graduated from Miller High School in 1938, attended business college in Omaha
Married: Aug. 2, 1959, to Arlene Abel in Ansley. She died in 1993
Farmed and ranched north of Miller, raised championship quarter horses
Activities: member of Miller Christian Church and the Miller Senior Citizens; enjoyed playing and coaching baseball, hunting, and fishing
Survivors include his daughter, Jana Harnagel and her fiance, Bryan Van Hook, of Omaha; son, Jay Harnagel and his wife, Judy, of Miller; grandchildren, Jessica, Casey and Cody Janitscheck; sister, Evelyn Fees of Miller; sister-in-law, Naomi Harnagel of Kearney; brother- and sister-in-law, Bob and Marilyn Abel of Belleville, Kan.; and nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his wife; sisters, Opal Davis and Ruby Harnagel; and brother, Lee Harnagel
Kearney Hub, 7 June, 2010