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ADAMS, Ronnie D., 61, of Bellevue, formerly of Kearney, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at his home
Services: Friday, First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: Good Samaritan Hospital or the VFW
Born July 17, 1949, in Kearney
Parents: Orville and Grace (Wise) Adams
Attended school in Kearney
Military: U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, was involved in the invasion of Cambodia
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church, the American Legion and the VFW; enjoyed "tinkering" and helping others fix things, fishing and boating; took pride in the appearance of his yard
Survivors include his brothers, Dennis Adams of Kearney and Jeff Adams and his wife, Lisa, of Ceresco; and several nieces, nephews and cousins
Was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Kevin
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BURNETT, Andrea, 59, of Kearney died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, at Cambridge Court, Kearney
Memorial services: Monday, Aug. 16, Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial of cremains: later
Born September 21, 1950 in Fellersville, Pennsylvania
Parents: Warren and Evelyn Thompson Wisler
Grew up and attended school in Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Married: August 22, 1980 to Lavern Burnett
Lived in Kimble, Ord, and Broken Bow, Nebraska, moved to Kearney in 2000; worked for Head Start then worked in housekeeping at the Good Samaritan Hospital; retired for health reasons
Survivor include: daughter, Evelyn “Evie” Burnett of Gothenburg; granddaughters, Mackenzie Mannon and Maddison Donner; brother, Keith Wisler of Doyletown, Pennsylvania; sisters Sharon Singer and Brenda Diehl, both of Lansdale, Pennsylvania; and special friend, Randy Bauer of Kearney
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DOUGLAS, Robert Norton, 88, of Kearney, formerly of Cozad, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at Northridge Retirement Home
Memorial services: Wednesday, First United Methodist Church in Cozad
Burial: Cozad Cemetery
Mortuary: Berryman in Cozad
Memorials: First United Methodist Church in Cozad
Born Aug. 24, 1921, in Colfax, Ind.
Parents: Elmer and Grace (Johnson) Douglas
Moved with his family to Cozad; attended a one-room rural school; graduated from Cozad High School in 1939; attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Military: U.S. Army Specialized Training Program; after two years in medical school in Omaha,was shipped to the Asiatic Pacific Theater of operations in the Philippine Islands with the 4th General Hospital.
Returned home, and chose to resume his interest in agriculture; remained very involved through his life in farming and related agricultural ventures; at various times, was involved in cattle feeding, commercial grain storage and the alfalfa dehydrating business
Married: Dec. 28, 1952, to Jean MacLean at Cozad
Activities: was baptized in the Christian Church as a child; later joined the Methodist Church, served on a variety of its boards and committees; member of Rotary and the Masonic Lodge,received the Jordan Medal in 2005; member of the Tri-County Shrine Club and the Cozad Chamber of Commerce, American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars; served as president of the Dawson County Historical Society; enjoyed traveling with his wife in the United States and internationally
Survivors include his wife of 57 years; sons, Scott Douglas and his wife, Linda, of Tilden, Monte Douglas and his wife, Pamela, who are expecting twins in September, of Richardson, Texas; grandchildren, Joel Douglas and his wife, Meaghan, of Alexandria, Va., John Douglas of Tilden and Katie Douglas of Pittsburgh; great-granddaughter, Patricia Douglas of Alexandria; Kristie Rader, mother of Joel and Katie, of Lincoln; and many other relatives and friends
Was preceded in death by his son, David; parents and a sister, Ellen Mary Kroh
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DRIML, Robert L. "Bob", 81, of rural Alda, formerly of Kearney, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island
Graveside services: Saturday, Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann
Memorials: Kearney Area Community Foundation
Born July 4, 1929, in Mullen
Parents: Louis and Beulah (Sims) Driml
Grew up in Alliance, graduated from Alliance High School in 1947
Military: U.S. Army during the Korean War
Married: March 7, 1954, to Patricia Armstrong in Alliance. They divorced
Moved to Kearney, 1956, operated Bob's Repair; later worked for Ace Hardware in Grand Island
Activities: enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and professional rodeo
Survivors include his brother, Norman Driml of Long Beach, Calif.; daughters, Lori Gerih of Kearney and Kathleen Secrist and her husband, John, of Brighton, Colo.; son, Gregory and his wife, Lori, grandsons, Matt and Ryan Driml, and son, Bradley Driml, all of Kearney; longtime companion, Carol Sparks of Alda; and several nieces, nephews and cousins
Was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Frank and Richard
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LOSEKE, Delano F. "Red", 77, of Kearney died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at Mother Hull Home
Services: Wednesday, Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, with military honors
Born March 26, 1933, in Columbus
Parents: Elmer and Velma (Saalfeld) Loseke
Attended Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School until the eighth grade; graduated from Columbus High School, 1951, played three years of football, track and basketball, and was a member of FFA for four years
At age 23, was the National Double Row Corn Picking Champion in 1956; was congratulated by Vice President Nixon and U.S. Sen. Estes Kefauver in front of a crowd of 70,000 people in Columbus
Military: U.S. Army, 1953-1961; was a corporal, served during the Korean War; earned the National Defense Service Medal and Army of Occupation Medal (Germany)
Married: May 16, 1964, to Ellen Paetz in Oklahoma
Moved to Kearney in 1963; farmed and later worked construction; retired from J.J. Westhoff Construction in 1998
Activities: member of the Kearney American Legion, VFW and the Eagles Club; enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time with his family and Husker football
Survivors include his wife, Ellen "Betty" Loseke; son, Ron Paetz and his wife, Ardith, of Valrico, Fla., Gary Loseke and his wife, Colette, of Stromsburg and Lonnie Loseke and his fiancée, Nancy Brannon, of Papillion; daughter, Judy Anderson of Minden; brothers, Bruce Loseke of David City and Oliver Loseke and his wife, Linda, of Columbus; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Merle and Louis; grandson, Bobby Anderson; and son-in-law, Mark Anderson
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LUECK, William "Bill", 67, of Kearney died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, at his home
Services: Wednesday, O'Brien-Straatmann Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Memorials: Hearts United for Animals, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the local AseraCare Hospice
Born May 26, 1943, in Cambridge
Parents: Fred and Minnie (Breinig) Lueck
Grew up in McCook, later moved to Kearney; graduated from Kearney High School in 1962
Military: U.S. Navy, 1966-1969,during the Vietnam War
Married: Nov. 26, 1975, to Karen Rash in Kearney
Worked for Eaton Corp. in Kearney, 1970-1995, then for Kearney Crete and Block; retired in 2009 due to failing health
Activities: loved his wife and family; passions included Husker football, his classic 1972 burnt-orange Corvette, Neil Diamond music, fishing, and dogs
Survivors include his wife; sons, Jerry Rash and his wife, Jeanne, of Kearney and Kevin Rash and his wife, Ginger, of Springfield, Mo.; five grandchildren; brother, Fred Lueck and his wife, Charlene, of Junction City, Kan.; sister, Karen Hunt of Anchorage, Alaska; one niece; and two nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents
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RHODES, Warner "Dusty", 78, of Kearney, formerly of Anchorage, Alaska, died Friday, July 2, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Celebration of life: Aug. 21 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with military honors
Burial of cremains: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: Make-A-Wish Foundation
Born Jan. 10, 1932, in Bay Shore, N.Y.
Parents: Warner and Marguerite (Cappe) Rhodes
Married: Oct. 3, 1975, to Margaret "Peggy" (Williamson) Shults in Anchorage
Grew up in Bay Shore, graduated from Woodmere High School
Military: U.S. Navy, was a flight engineer/gunner in a patrol squadron flying PBMs
Worked in private aviation as a dispatcher for ARAMCO in the Middle East, Northeast Airlines at LaGuardia, Transocean Airlines in the Middle East, Iranian Airways in Tehran, and Reeve Aleutian Airways on Shemya, at Cold Bay, Cordova, and in Anchorage, 1953-1961; then joined the FAA, retired 1993
Activities: was a life member of VFW Post 1685 in Anchorage; was a foster grandparent volunteer in Grand Junction, Colo.; encouraged his wife's equine breeding and training operation
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Kim Hilliard and her husband, Russell, of Kearney, Lisa Koudijs and her husband, Pieter, of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, and Laurie Childers and her husband, Berry, of Anderson, S.C.; sons, Chris Shults and his fiancée, Jolene Oster, of Denver, Jim Rhodes and his wife, Joan, of Belmont, Mich., and Jeff Rhodes and his wife, Renee, of Ellwood City, Pa.; 15 grandchildren; and brother, Kenneth Rhodes of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Was preceded in death by his parents; stepsister, Jeanne Adele Powell; and sister-in-law, Patricia Rhodes
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SIMMONS, Roy L., 88, of Kearney died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Thursday, First Baptist Church in Kearney
Burial: Sumner Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: First Baptist Church
Born Feb. 26, 1922, in Miller
Parents: Lester and Bessie (Day) Simmons
Graduated from Sumner High School in 1939; moved to California, worked in an airplane factory; moved to Omaha in 1942, worked in an airplane factory there
Married: Aug. 2, 1942, to Avon Simpson in Plattsmouth. She died May 18, 2005
Military: U.S. Army, Oct. 12, 1942 - Jan. 29, 1946
Returned to Lexington, Nebraska, worked at the Chevrolet dealership; then moved to a farm northeast of Sumner, 1949; moved to Kearney in May 1984
Activities: member of First Baptist Church in Kearney; was an enthusiastic supporter of all sports; had a special love and commitment to his children and grandchildren and all of their athletic endeavors
Survivors include his sons, Ron of Broken Bow and Dan and his wife, Connie, of Kearney; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and brother, Leland Simmons and his wife, Dolores, of Sumner. Was preceded in death by his wife, parents and one sister
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STENGEL, Faye G., 101, of Milford, Delaware, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, in Milford at Delaware Hospice Center
Services: Saturday, St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, Delaware
Parents: Casper and Jessie Howard Kenyon
Worked at Montgomery Ward in Nebraska, Kearney/Grand Island area and was self-employed at College Grocery in Boulder, CO in the 50’s; moved to Colorado, worked at the Colorado Commissary on Pearl St, and Centex Paper Co. in Boulder
Activities: member of St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Survivors include: daughter, Diana Walch and her husband Vernon of Milford, DE and 5 grandchildren: Vernon M. Walch of Milford, DE, M. Tammy Phillips and husband Randall of Lincoln, DE Johnna and Scott Seal of Oxford, PA, Andrew Walch and wife Michelle of Newark, DE and Keith Walch and wife Kerry of Wilmington, DE, one sister Marguerette Kenyon Kramer of Vail, Co., 7 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Howard Stengel
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VAN METER, Ron W., 56, of Kearney died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, at his home
Services: Thursday, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek
Burial of cremains: Memorial Cemetery in Fremont
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: Good Samaritan Hospital AirCare
Born March 1, 1954, in Fremont
Parents: William and Marcella (Duran) Van Meter
Grew up in Red Cloud, graduated from Red Cloud High School in 1972, attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Married: 1974, to Dau'n Watson. They divorced
Married: 1977, to Linda Schwisow. They divorced
Was a motorcycle patrol officer for the Lincoln Police Department, then worked for the Highway Safety Program for the state of Nebraska; then worked as the criminal justice division chief for the state of Nebraska; moved to Aspen, Colo., in 1988, worked as the public relations officer for Aspen Police Department; later was the public information officer for Garfield County Sheriff's Office in Glenwood Springs, Colo.; then was a loss prevention manager for Clark's Market Stores in Aspen; was the zoning compliance officer for Garfield County, Colo.; moved to Kearney in 2008 to be close to family and was a security officer at Good Samaritan Hospital; served as an instructor for the Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy and was certified by the FBI as a hostage/crisis negotiator; also received numerous law enforcement awards during his career
Activities: achieved the rank of Eagle Scout as a youth; devoted years of service as a United Way board member for Garfield County; treasured time spent with his family, was an avid Husker fan and enjoyed following local sports
Survivors include his daughter, Lindsay Van Meter of Lincoln; granddaughter, Cynder DeGrave of Lincoln; brother, Gary Van Meter of Wayne; sister, Cindy Pickel and her husband, Ron, of Elm Creek; aunt and uncle, Burdette and Colleen Van Meter of De Smet, S.D.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins
Was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents
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UNICK, Ann Melissa, 36, of Litchfield died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at her home
Memorial services: Saturday, Faith Lutheran Church in Hazard
Body was cremated
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Memorials for anorexic research or to Faith Lutheran Church in Hazard
Born Jan. 28, 1974, in Loup City
Parents: Lloyd and Marilyn (Reinertson) Unick
Was baptized into the Lutheran faith on Feb. 24, 1974; was confirmed on May 22, 1988, and became a member of Faith Lutheran Church; was educated at Hazard Elementary, graduated from Ravenna High School in 1992; attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney and received an associate's degree in dietetics from Southeast Community College in Lincoln
Was employed by Veterans Affairs hospitals in Topeka, Kan., Lincoln, Grand Island and Long Beach, Calif.; last employment was at the Ravenna Senior Center
Activities: enjoyed her family, gardening, reading, crossword puzzles, latch hook and her cats
Survivors include her parents of Litchfield; brothers, Mark Unick and his wife, Kyla, of Edwardsville, Ill., and Dirk Unick and his wife, Marcia, of Hazard; sister, Alison Herter of Shelton; and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, numerous cousins and friends
Was preceded in death by her grandparents
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WHITLEY, Victoria A., 89, of Grand Island, formerly of Gibbon, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at Golden Living Center Lakeview in Grand Island
Services: Saturday, Faith United Church in Gibbon
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon with military honors
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann of Kearney
Memorials: Gibbon Fire and Rescue Unit or the Gibbon American Legion
Born Feb. 24, 1921, in Regina, Va.
Parents: Albert and Nellie (Moore) Fluman
Was one of a proud family of 12 children, shared a strong family connection; family celebrated a reunion every year
Military: U.S. Army, June 23, 1943-Dec. 13, 1945, during World War II
Married: June 15, 1945, to Dale Krueger. He died in 1967
Married: April 7, 1973, to W.D. Whitley of Texas. He died Sept. 7, 2004; lived in Arizona
Activities: was especially proud of Dale's and W.D.'s military service; enjoyed time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, playing bingo and general housekeeping duties
Survivors include her sons, Roland Krueger and Albert Krueger and his wife, Carol, all of Gibbon, and Thomas Krueger and his wife, Gayle, of Lincoln; daughters, Kerry Marlatt and her husband, Rick, of Kearney, Nell Willits and her husband, Richard, of Williamsport, Pa., Virginia Wilarski and her husband, Tony, of Golden, Colo., Ella Smith and her husband, Mark, of Crowley, Texas, and Adeline Bashaw of Estacada, Ore.; daughter-in-law, Nita Krueger of Kearney; grandchildren, Angie, Mark, Rick, Evan, Phil, Pat, Eugenia, Christina, Debbie, Tony, Aaron, Katie, Adam, Eric, Alison, Lydia, Kurrin, Victoria, Natalie, Ethan and AnastasiaLeigh; great-grandchildren, RaeLeigh, Josh, Christopher, Brock, Kehler, Amaya, Nolan, Ariahanna, Felicia, Steven, Xavier, Evan and Nathanie; brothers, Will Fluman of Pennsylvania and Albert Fluman and his wife, Dee, of Florida; sisters, Toy Clower and her husband, Bob, of Pennsylvania and Lillian Foucart of Maryland; and sister-in-law, Ann Fluman and her special friend, Skip, of Pennsylvania
Was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, one brother, six sisters and two sons, Raymond and Dale
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BABBITT, Bette E., 87, of Kearney died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Friday, First Lutheran Church
Inurnment: church columbarium
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: First Lutheran Church or Good Samaritan Emergency Services
Born March 29, 1923, in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Parents: Edward and Marie (Skaith) Christensen
Graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs in 1941
During World War II, worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Married: March 23, 1946, to Bernard Babbitt in Council Bluffs
Lived in Kearney; lived to the Amherst area, 1952 - 2002; moved back to Kearney
Activities: member of First Lutheran Church in Kearney, the American Legion Auxiliary in Council Bluffs for 74 years, was also a Job's Daughter in Council Bluffs; enjoyed playing bridge and pinochle and watching Nebraska football
Survivors include her husband; son, David Babbitt and wife Sue of Pleasanton, granddaughters, Alexis Pennington and Caitlin Babbitt and great-grandson, Beckett; daughter, Sue Babbitt of Denver, grandchildren, Karla Jones and Steve Schneider and great-grandson, Rhys; daughter, Sarah Stubbs and husband Keith of Pleasanton, grandsons, Adam and Clint Stubbs and great-grandchildren, Calley, Hayden, Colton and Bentley; daughter, Sandra Pratt and husband Denis of Kearney and grandsons Tyler and Carter Pratt; daughter, Shari Peterson and husband Rex of Riverdale, grandchildren, Jordan Cochran, Zach, Cole and Nolan Peterson, and great-grandchildren, Hunter, Huston and Elle; daughter, Stacey Mayberry and husband Mark of Chapman, Kan., and grandchildren, Schuyler and Addie Mayberry; and brother, Edward Christensen and his wife, Dorothy, of Omaha
Was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dorothy Neve; an infant daughter; and grandson, Bronson Stubbs. Kearney Hub, 2 September, 2010
BLEVINS, Fredrick F. "Fred", 71, of Kearney died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born May 16, 1939, in North Platte
Parents: George and Ethel (Clark) Blevins
Graduated from Kearney High School with the class of 1956
Married: Dec. 29, 1995, to Sara Rodriguez in Kearney
Military: U.S. Navy shortly after high school
Found a passion for electronics; owned and operated Blevins TV Shop in Kearney for a number of years; also drove a semitrailer truck for Midlands Contracting
Activities: enjoyed playing the guitar, fishing and computers
Survivors include his wife; son, Mike Blevins and his wife, Debbie, of Kearney; daughters, Michelle Adams and her husband, Brian, of Bellevue and Sara Trampe and her husband, Todd, of Kearney; sister, Mary Brammer and her husband, Pete, of Kearney; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Nicole, Megan, Samantha, Colton, Kailey and Mariah; stepchildren, Kenelly Cervantes of Aurora and Kristine Anderson, Kimberly Brumbaugh, Kenny Cervantes and Joey Cervantes, all of Kearney; 18 stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one nephew
Kearney Hub, 31 August, 2010
EBERHARD, Donna (Mathena), 78, of Kearney, formerly of Lincoln, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Graveside service: Saturday, Sutton Cemetary, Sutton, Neb.
Born July 30, 1931
Retired after working in the motel business
Survived by spouse Robert; a son and daughter-in-law of Grand Island, a daughter of Lincoln, a daughter and son-in-law of Valpariso, and a daughter and son-in-law of Omaha; eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren
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EVANS, Christine Kay, 53, of Loveland, Colorado, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, in her home
Memorial services: Aug 23, Viegut Funeral Home in Loveland
Burial: Fredericksburg Cemetery in Minden, Neb.
Born May 6, 1957, in Kearney
Parents: Ray and Norma (Christensen) Evans
Attended school in Kearney, Loveland and Berthoud
Was a loving and supportive friend, sister, niece, daughter and mother
Survivors include her daughter, Kay Evans of Denver; her mother of Loveland; sisters, Diane Cumpsten and her husband, Dave, of Loveland and Marcy Miller and her husband, Mike, of Morris, Ill.; brother, Mark Evans and his wife, Debbie, of Loveland; nieces, Katie, Jessica, Carli, Ashley, Whitney, Mandy and Elayne; nephew, Eric; and grandniece, Kylie
Was preceded in death by her father
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FARR, Betty Jean, 85, of Kearney, formerly of Holdrege, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial in Kearney
Memorial services: Monday, Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege
Burial of cremains: Holbrook Cemetery
Born July 5, 1925, on a farm north of Holbrook
Parents: William and Anna (Rupp) Hilker
Married: March 24, 1944, to Eldon Farr in Oberlin, Kan. He died in 1989
Survivors include her sons, Larry of Kearney and Lynn of Arkansas; brother, Billy Hilker of Axtell; sisters, Shirley Balcom of Cambridge, Margery Macy of Yankton, S.D., and Virginia Delmont of Thornton, Colo.; two grandsons; and three great-grandchildren
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GREEN, Evelyn "Ardelle", 90, of Omaha, formerly of Kearney, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, at her home
Memorial services: Wednesday, Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann in Kearney
Born April 9, 1920, in Mason City
Parents: Roland and Mabel (McAbee) Samp
Married: Dec. 19, 1942, to Robert Green. He preceded her in death
Received her bachelor's degree from Kearney State College; taught school in Custer and Buffalo counties for 35 years, 18 of which were in Pleasanton; lived in Kearney, 1947 to 1980, then moved to Pleasanton; returned to Kearney in 1996
Activities: member of the church; was a past member of Delta Kappa Gamma, D.O.E.S., Elks Auxiliary and the Kearney Area Teachers Association; was past chairman of hospitality at the Senior Center
Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie Hoemann of Omaha and her children, Melissa Rae Mona and her husband, Matt, Karen Hoemann and Jason Hoemann, all of Omaha; great-granddaughter, Hailey Hoemann of Omaha; great-grandson, Andrew Mona of Omaha; and sister, Nina Russell of Broken Bow
Was preceded in death by her husband; son, Gregory; brother, Larry Samp; and sister, Maxine Urwiller
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HAYES, Leora Kathrine, 72, of Commerce City, Colorado, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, in Thornton, Colorado
Services: Aug 20, Aspen Magnolia Mortuary in Commerce City
Born Sept. 28, 1937, in Omaha, Neb.
Parents: Rudolph and Mae (Shindle) Schade
Married: married Frank Rable. He preceded her in death
Married: Lester Hayes
Survivors include her husband of 12 years; son, Tracy Holley; daughters, Desiree DeHerrera, Danielle Romeo and Elizabeth Suazo; stepsons, Sam, John and Jimmy Rable, stepdaughter, Teresa Ellenburg and nine grandchildren with her late husband, Frank Rable; grandchildren, Robert Tadlock, Jessie Tadlock, Silvia DeHerrera, Charlene DeHerrera, Thomas Holley, Aaron DeHerrera, Ashley Landeros, Jeffrey VanHartesvelt-Dell, Justina VanHartesvelt and Priscilla Romeo, all of Adams County; younger siblings, Larry Schade and his wife, Jean, of Kearney, Leona Farrall and her husband, Guy, of Aurora and Kearney, and Danny Shindle and his wife, Debbie, of Brighton; nieces and nephews, Ron Schade, Rick Schade, Tina (Schade) Willis, Michelle Farrall, Missie Farrall, Danny Shindle Jr. and Denise (Shindle) Tate; and sons-in-law, Art Romeo, Joe Suazo and Eddie DeHerrera
Was preceded in death by two of her six biological children, Tommy Holley and Tami Holley-Tadlock; her parents; numerous aunts and uncles; and dearly loved friends
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HILGENKAMP, Blanche "Inez" Harmoney, 86, of Kearney died Thursday, August 19, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Tuesday, Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Shelton Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann in Kearney
Memorials: Holy Cross Lutheran Church Foundation or the Peterson Senior Activity Center
Born Jan. 27, 1924, in Fordyce, Ark.
Parents: Calvin and Vivian (Bowers) Roberts
Grew up in and received her education in Fordyce, graduated from Fordyce High School; graduated from beauty school in Grand Island, 1955
Married: 1942 to Merton Oliver. He died in 1989. Lived in California and Nebraska
Married: 1991, to Victor Harmoney. He died in 2003
Married: 2005, to Morris Hilgenkamp
Retired in Kearney; had owned several beauty salons in California, Nebraska and Missouri and practiced cosmetology for 50 years
Activities: member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Eagles Auxiliary 2722; enjoyed dancing, playing cards, cooking, sewing, crochet and bingo
Survivors include her husband; sons, Roger Oliver and his wife, Brenda, of Riverdale and Greg Oliver of Phoenix; daughter, Becky Hock and her husband, Byron, of Bertrand; daughter-in-law, Lana Oliver of Kearney; stepdaughter, Cyndi McCoun and her husband, Mark, of Republican City; stepson, Merton Oliver Jr. of Kingman, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Bobby Roberts and his wife, Carlene, of Nebraska City; and sisters-in-law, Ardella Roberts of Kearney, Maryann Roberts of Richland, Mo., Pat Roberts of Tucson, Ariz., and Melba Roberts of Las Vegas
In addition to her husbands, was preceded in death by her parents; son, David Oliver; stepdaughter, Cheryl Melanke; and four brothers
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KITTLE, Robert H. "Bob", 68, of Kearney died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, at his home
Services: Saturday, First Christian Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: First Christian Church
Born Nov. 5, 1941, in Wisner
Parents: Theodore and Alice (Bowers) Kittle
Graduated from Burwell High School in 1960
Married: April 8, 1966, to Darene Garrelts in Kearney
Activities: active member of First Christian Church and the Full Gospel Business Men's International, was president of the First Christian Church Men's Group; loved to volunteer at Northeast Elementary School and at I Believe In Me Ranch; spent the last few years enjoying many travels, riding his motorcycle and visiting grandkids; enjoyed meeting new people
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Shirley Adams and her husband, Mike, and Karen Kittle, all of West Chester, Pa., and Debra Kittle of Omaha; son, Eugene Kittle and his wife, Michelle, of Omaha; brother, Al Kittle and his wife, Marlea, of Ord; and four grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his parents
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LANTZ, Virginia P., 85, of Kearney died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at Ravenna Good Samaritan Home
Services: Saturday, First Presbyterian Church in Kearney
Burial: Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: First Presbyterian Church
Born Oct. 31, 1924, in Kearney
Parents: Ross and Neva (Prindle) Browne
Lived north of Kearney, moved into Kearney, 1938; graduated from Kearney High School in 1942
Married: Dec. 30, 1951, to Burl Lantz. He preceded her in death
Shortly after graduation, went to work at the Kearney Hub as a secretary for the publisher and owner, Ormond P. Hill; also had charge of the entire courier force; later worked in the composing room, on linotype and as a typesetter; gave 40 years of service to the Hub; never missed a day of work; retired from the Hub and worked at Ruters Style Shop
Activities: enjoyed bowling and golf; member of the B.P.O. Does and served as president three terms; member of the Fort Kearney Eagles Auxiliary, served two terms as president; was baptized at Havens Chapel Methodist Church in her early years and was later a member of First Presbyterian Church in Kearney
Survivors include her daughter, Joni Murray and her husband, Tom, of Miller; son, Rodney Lantz and his wife, Judy, of Kearney; and grandchildren, Aaron Murray and Lynsey Murray, both of Kearney
Was preceded in death by her husband and parents
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MOEDY, Joe L. Auch, 67, of Ravenna, formerly of Kearney, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, at his home southwest of Ravenna
Services: Thursday, First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: Kearney High School soccer program, First United Methodist Church or the American Red Cross
Born May 11, 1943, in Central City
Parents: Herbert and Ardeth (Surface) Auch Moedy
With parents, moved to Broken Bow, attended school and graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1961; his undergraduate studies for three years at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and then four years at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
On Aug. 14, 1965, he married Esther Govaerts in Broken Bow. Military: U.S. Air Force, September 1969 - September 1971
Was a physician at Family Practice in Broken Bow for five years; completed his residency at UNMC, was employed as a pathologist at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney for 25 years; retired in 2005
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church in Kearney and American Legion Post 126 in Broken Bow; was a devoted family man, enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren; was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, tennis and bike riding
Survivors include his wife; sons, Andrew and his wife, Debi, of Omaha and Matthew and his wife, Amy, of Lincoln; grandchildren, Sophie, Gabi and Joey of Omaha and Sam and Josie of Lincoln; brother, Gary and his wife, Sharon, of Mandeville, La.; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Mary McDaniel of Sargent
Was preceded in death by his parents
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MERRYMAN, Randy E., 52, of Gibbon died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, at his home
Services: Saturday, O'Brien-Straatmann Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born Aug. 11, 1959, in Kearney
Parents: Dale and Marlene (Anderson) Merryman
Married Sue Schmidt. They divorced
Survivors include his sons, Jason and Shawn, both of Gibbon, and Brett of Kearney; his father of Kearney; sisters, Connie Petersen of King, N.C., and LeeAnn Smith of Sargent; and three grandchildren. Kearney Hub, 2 September, 2010
McCONNELL, Connie Kay, 60, of Kearney, formerly of Dawson County, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Memorial services: Friday, Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: later
Born Oct. 19, 1949, in Lexington
Parents: James and Alice (Wood) Gamble
Graduated from Omaha Tech High School in 1969
Married: May 28, 1971, to Edward Daniels
Married: Houston McConnell. He preceded her in death
Committed: July 2002, to Laurie Loomis
Worked as a child-care provider at the Kearney YMCA; volunteered as a CPR instructor for the American Red Cross and taught gun safety to children; favorite hobby was making dream catchers to give to children and friends
Survivors include her life partner, Laurie Loomis; daughters, Jamie Muth and her husband, Jeffery, of Kearney and LaGaya Broadstone of Lincoln; sister, Bonnie Folkers and her husband, Perry, of Lexington; stepsons, Joseph McConnell and his wife, Carol, of Scottsbluff and Dusty McConnell of Colorado; nieces, Lachele Myers of Superior and Tish Myers of Augusta, Ga.; and three stepgrandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband, Houston, and her parents
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NORDEN, Sophie, 86, of Kearney, formerly of Litchfield, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2010, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center in Kearney
Memorial services: later
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born May 19, 1924, in Pomona, Mo.
Parents: Morden and Elsie (Stine) Hansen
Married Max Norden
Survivors include her husband of Litchfield; daughters, Shirley Hefs of Mustang, Okla., and Carole Davis and her husband, Rick, of Kearney and Bonnie Soucek of Greenfield, Colo.; son, Elvon Norden of Security, Colo.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Fred Hansen of Litchfield; and sisters, Myrtle Davis of Longview, Wash., Lorene Fought of North Platte and Lora Gonser of Collinsville, Okla.
Was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters
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PLANTE, Elizabeth M., 96, of Kearney died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center
Services: Monday, St. James Catholic Church in Kearney Burial: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Pleasanton
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: St. Mary's Cemetery fund in Pleasanton or the Catholic Daughters
Born Aug. 25, 1914, in Pleasanton
Parents: Joseph and Rosa (Kirschner) Nickman
Attended school in Pleasanton
Married: April 20, 1938, to Eugene Plante at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pleasanton. He died in 1975
Lived on the family farm near Pleasanton; moved to Kearney in 1977
Activities: member of St. James Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters, president of St. Mary's Altar Society, 4-H leader for 15 years, president of the Rusco Extension Club, member of D.C.C.W., Red Cross volunteer with the Bloodmobile, a member of Kearney Hospital Auxiliary and on the Kearney Election Board; enjoyed crocheting and quilting, playing cards, and going to the Senior Center in Kearney
Survivors include her son, Harold Plante of Kearney; daughters, Barb Brugger and her husband, Wayne, of Gordon and Betty Schukar and her husband, Randy, of Elm Creek; sister, Marcella Dunn and her husband, Robert, of Kearney; sister-in-law, LaVaghn Nickman of Kearney; grandchildren, Linda and Darrell Pierson, David and Cathy Plante, James Plante, Michael and Denise Plante, Wayne and Rossany Brugger II, Jon Brugger, Julie Brugger, Diana Van Keuren and Jennifer Plante; and six great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband; son, Stanley, one brother, one sister and one daughter-in-law
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PRATT, Edward Lewis, 76, of Kearney died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital
No services; body was cremated
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann
Memorials: The Salvation Army
Born Feb. 14, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo.
Parents: Lewis and Gladys (Nichols) Pratt
Grew up in Kansas City and in Netawaka, Kan.
Married: Dec. 5, 1986, to Janet Klopfenstein Baker in Lawrence, Kan.
Was employed by Allied-Signal, retired in 1993 after 41 years of service
Survivors include his wife; sons, Scott Pratt and his wife, Elizabeth, and Steven Pratt and his wife, Jan; daughters, Christine Borcherding and her husband, Doug, Cheryl Pratt and Whitney Baker; sisters, Charlene Moran and Lois Moulder; brothers, Robert Pratt and Richard Pratt; and grandchildren, Gary Pratt, Carolyn Pratt, Jason Pratt, Ryan Pratt, Dustin Foster, Carley Martin, Quinn Borcherding, Nick Trotta, Abbey Trotta and Elizabeth Trotta
Was preceded in death by his son, Sean Pratt; his parents; and sister, Marie Shephard
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SIMMONS, Cindy A., 52, of Kearney died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Monday, Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Axtell
Memorials: Kearney Humane Society
Born Dec. 28, 1957, in Kearney
Parents: Ronald and Patricia (Ryan) Bergstrom
Was raised in Axtell, graduated from Axtell High School in 1976; then attended Central Community College-Hastings
Married Steve Simmons. They divorced
Lived in Kearney, worked at First National Omaha Data Center for 14 years until it closed; was an Avon representative at the time of her death
Activities: loved her pets, enjoyed cooking
Survivors include her parents of Axtell; brother, Mike Bergstrom and his wife, Janet, of Axtell; sister, Kelli Jorgensen and her husband, Ron, of Omaha; nieces, Angela and Ashley Bergstrom of Lincoln and Cassidy Jorgensen of Omaha; nephews, Ryan Bergstrom of Axtell and Mitch Jorgensen of Omaha; companion, Al Petersen of Kearney; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins
Was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, Vernon "Bill" and Grace Ryan and Stanley and Lucille Bergstrom
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SMITH, Cynthia L. "Cindy", 37, of Kearney died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, at her home
Graveside services: Wednesday, Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born May 15, 1973, in Southfield, Mich.
Parents: Charles and Judith (Steagall) Daly
Survivors include her daughter, Bridgette of Kearney; her father of Keller, Texas; and sister, Sharon Arnold of Keller
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WALLACE, Laurie E., 49, of Kearney died Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, at her home
Graveside services: Thursday, St. Patrick's Cemetery in Eddyville
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann in Kearney
Memorials: Ovarian Cancer Fund
Born Dec. 24, 1960, in Los Angeles
Parents: Stanley and Raeleen (Merritt) Sazzman
Grew up in Sherman Oaks, Calif.; attended Tucson Cosmetology School
Married: Oct. 3, 1981, to Scott Wallace in Tucson, Ariz.
Was a licensed real estate agent, was employed by NP Realty in Kearney
Activities: loved woodworking, crafts, sewing, cooking, painting, fishing and spending time with family and friends; grandson, Jack, was very important to her
Survivors include her husband; sons, Sean and Aaron, both of Kearney; grandson, Jack of Kearney; her mother of Kearney; brothers, Allen Sazzman and Marc Sazzman and his wife, Rosemarie, all of Kearney; sister, Sara Sazzman of Los Angeles; and parents-in-law, Bob and Phyllis Wallace of Arizona
Was preceded in death by her father
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THOMPSON, Phyllis Jean "Phyl", 77, of Pueblo, Colorado, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, at Life Care Health Facility in Pueblo
Memorial services: Tuesday, Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Memorials: First Baptist Church of Pueblo, Pueblo Frontier Hospice or P.A.W.S. for Life
Born Sept. 28, 1931, in Kearney
Parents: J. Courtney and Stella W. (Bunger) Thompson
Graduated from Kearney's Longfellow High School, excelled in music and sports; graduated from Kearney State College with a degree in English education, was active in the orchestra
Taught in Kearney and Sidney, Neb., then earned her master's degree from Adams State College in Gunnison in school administration; taught in the Pueble School District for 30 years
Activities: was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker football and Denver Broncos fan; enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at her cabin at Westcliffe, Colo., and spending time in Nebraska with family; was an active member of First Baptist Church in Pueblo and First Christian Church in Kearney; was a former member of the State Advisory Committee of the Colorado State Department of Education and received countless honors from educational, philanthropic and military organizations; was honored by the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs for outstanding recruitment of cadets
Survivors include her sisters-in-law, Susie Thompson of Kearney and Judy Thompson of Chicago; nephews, Blain Thompson and his wife, Karen, and Stafford Thompson and his wife, Jean, all of Johnson Lake, Neb., and Shannon Thompson of Kearney; grandnephews, Bryan Thompson and Logan Thompson of Lincoln, Neb.; niece, Mariah Thompson of Lincoln; and special friend and companion, Beverly Beard of Pueblo
Was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Donald and Loren Thompson; and an infant sister
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BROWN, Ralph W. "Mac", 86, of Kearney, formerly of Sumner, died Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village
Services: Wednesday, United Church East Campus in Sumner
Burial with military honors: Sumner Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann in Kearney
Memorials: Make-A-Wish Foundation, St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village or Sumner Alumni Scholarship
He was born Oct. 17, 1923, at Sumner to William and Sophie (Snurr) Brown. Grew up in Sumner, graduated from high school there in 1941
Military: U.S. Army, 1943 - January 1946, served during World War II
Married: Dec. 3, 1949, to Irma Barta. She died in August 1998
Farmed his parents' land until 1952, then worked on a ranch north of Sumner
Activities: member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Lexington and a former member of the Eagles; liked to play cards and garden; greatest pride and love was with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Survivors include his son, David Brown and his wife, Cindy, of Kearney; daughters, Diana Dodd of Gibbon, Denise Rodenbaugh of Kearney and Dixie Journey and her fiancé, Tobin, of Kearney; sister, Ines Cunningham of Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brothers, Charles, Robert and Russell Brown; and sisters, Agnes and Dawn Cunningham
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NEWQUIST, Naoma I., 87, of Kearney, formerly of Sumner, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center
Services: Friday at United Church of Sumner East Campus
Burial: Jewell Cemetery west of Sumner
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl in Kearney
Memorials: United Church of Sumner, St. John's Good Samaritan Center and AseraCare Hospice
Born Jan. 20, 1923, in Sumner
Parents: Harry and Hazel (Knox) Lahm
Graduated from Sumner High School in 1940; went to Kearney Normal School, earned her teachers certificate; later graduated from Kearney State College in 1971
Married: May 22, 1947, to Glen Newquist in Sumner. He preceded her in death
Taught at rural schools in Dawson County and in Overton and Sumner; retired in the mid-1980s; stayed involved with the Sumner schools by substitute teaching
Activities: active member of the United Church of Sumner; enjoyed going to her grandchildren's events and activities, also enjoyed painting, watching the Huskers, walking, and taking care of her yard and flowers
Survivors include her daughters, Pam O'Neill and her husband, Mike, of Kearney, Brenda Rohde and her husband, Gary, of Eddyville and Colleen Winter and her husband, Mike, of Elmwood; son, Donn Newquist and his wife, Martha, of Sumner; grandchildren, Todd O'Neill, Lindsey O'Neill and Dustin and Karla Rohde, all of Kearney, Kyle O'Neill of Omaha, Marcus Winter of Tulsa, Okla., John and Kresha Rohde of Eddyville, Jori and Aaron Newell of Eagle and John and Jenni Newquist of Pasco, Wash.; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Lueking, Abbie and Allie Rohde, KiLee, Kassie and Khloe Newell, and Kalon and Makenna Rohde; brothers, Murl Lahm and his wife, Deloris, of Kearney, Glenn Lahm and his wife, Loyce, of Becker, Minn., Stan Lahm and his wife, Lucille, of Ames, Iowa, and Roger Lahm and his wife, Karen, of Spirit Lake, Iowa; sisters, Ilia Wright and her husband, Dale, of Elm Creek and Connie Hansen and her husband, Bob, of Prospect Heights, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her husband, and sister, Phyllis Savant
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EARL, Elizabeth M., 95, of Elm Creek died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Monday, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek
Burial: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery in Elm Creek
Mortuary: Nelson-Bauer in Holdrege
Memorials: Elm Creek Fire Department and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek
Born March 30, 1915, at Overton
Parents: Nick and Elizabeth (Wengler) Thinnes
Was the eighth child of 15 in her family; received her education at East District 12 Country School in Dawson County
On Feb. 25, 1941, she married Tommy Earl at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek. He died in 1994
Farmed west of Elm Creek; retired and moved to Elm Creek in 1980; lived her own home until the time of her death
Activities: was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek and the Altar Society her whole adult life, took care of the church's caring card ministry for the last 15 years; enjoyed cooking and especially baking, gardening and canning, embroidering tea towels and potholders; enjoyed her 15 great-grandchildren
Survivors include her daughters, Kathleen Harms and her husband, Robert, and Phyllis Shubert and her husband, Dean, all of Elm Creek; grandchildren, Rustin Harms and Scott Shubert and his wife, DeAnn, all of Elm Creek, Kyla (Shubert) Martin and her husband, Tim, of Amherst, Troy Shubert of Grand Island and Kimberly (Shubert) Ehnes and her husband, Shawn, of Julesburg, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Chloe Harms and Brooke, Brittani, Brett, Braden and Brecken Shubert, all of Elm Creek, Sadie, Ryan, Sydney and Sage Martin of Amherst, Bailey and Paige Shubert of Grand Island and Satara, Kierra and Keyanna Ehnes of Julesburg; sister, Eileen Lauby of Lexington; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; five brothers; and eight sisters
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CLARK, Margaret A., 67, of Kearney died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Memorial services: Saturday, St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Inurnment: church columbarium
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann
Memorials: the church
Born March 21, 1943, in Williston, N.D.
Parents: Gilbert and Rae (Stephens) Armstrong
Grew up in Williston and Jamestown, N.D., Harrisonville, Mo., and Lincoln; graduated from Lincoln High School and received her bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Married: July 1, 1964, to R. David Clark in Belle Fourche, S.D.
Lived in London, Jamestown and Kearney
Activities: member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and the University of Nebraska at Kearney Faculty Wives and was actively involved with the Museum of Nebraska Art and Kearney Community Theatre; enjoyed gardening, playing bridge, baking and singing in the church choir and in the annual production of "The Messiah."
Survivors include her husband; son, Shaun Clark and his wife, Libby, of Kearney; two grandchildren; niece, Sara Loewen and her husband, David, of Helena, Mont.; and nephew, Stephen Smith and his wife, Sarah, of Bozeman, Mont.
Was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gilbert; and sister, Henrietta
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