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AYERS, Pamela M. “Pam” (Riessland), 56, of La Vista, formerly of Kearney, died of a brain aneurysm Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha
Memorial services: Friday at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born Jan. 2, 1958, in Kearney
Parents: Lawrence and Pauline (Nickman) Riessland
Married: 1978, to Charles “Chuck” Ayers
Survivors include her husband; children, Ryan Wilson and his wife, Sam, of Laramie, Wyo., Larry Ayers of La Vista and his fiancée, Tara Rohmeyer, Amber Ayers of La Vista and Angela Ayers and her husband, Amen Sekle, of Omaha; grandchildren, Lane, Hannah and Rose Wilson and Charlotte “Charlee” Ayers; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger and Janet Riessland of Amherst and Dick and Connie Riessland of Pleasanton; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Dale Taubenheim of Amherst; sister, Debbie Atkinson of Kearney; father-in-law, Art Ayers of Kearney; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Willy and Pam Paez of Parker, Colo., Andrea and Robin Gwynn of Dallas, Pa., and Debbie Ayers, wife of the late Mark Ayers, of Kearney. Pam had a large family and had many nieces and nephews whom she loved
Graduated from Kearney Catholic High School, received her degree at Central Community College
Spent most of her life in the Kearney area; while in school and raising her family, worked several part-time jobs at places that included Sirloin Stockade, Runza, Elks Club and Top Hat Furniture; in 1978, with husband, husband owned and operated Furniture Manor in Hastings; that store was sold out, moved back to Kearney and worked at Top Hat Furniture part time while raising her family; with her father-in-law, 1984, founded Ayers Distributing, now one of the nation’s largest charitable gaming and bingo suppliers; enjoyed selling Avon since 2005, had been a steady member of its Presidents Club since
Activities: member of American Legion Post 52 Auxiliary, the Eagles Auxiliary in both Kearney and Papillion, the Women of the Moose, Elks Lodge 39 of Omaha and Bay Hills Golf Club in Plattsmouth; loved spending time with her granddaughters, family and friends, and golfing and bowling
Was preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law, Joan Ayers; and brother-in-law, Mark Ayers
Kearney Hub, 12 February, 2014
BELL, Jane M., 84, of Elm Creek, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in Brighton, Colorado
Memorial services: Feb. 7 at Elm Creek United Methodist Church
Burial: Prairie Home Cemetery near Holdrege
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Elm Creek
Born Dec. 30, 1929, in Nebraska City
Parents: George and Lydia (Doiel) Ruff
Married: April 23, 1946, to Keith Bell in Phillipsburg, Kan. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughters, Lydia Bell and Linda Allgood, both of Kearney; grandson, Keith Allgood and his wife, Maureen, of Omaha, Neb.; granddaughter, Kami Johannes and her husband, Justin, and their sons, Jack and Luke, all of Brighton; sister-in-law, Winnie Enquist of Elm Creek; and several nieces and nephews
Had been married for 62 years before his death. Was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers, three sisters and a grandson
Kearney Hub, 4 February, 2014
CARMANN, Wilma R., 96, of Kearney died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at Mother Hull Home
Services: Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Pleasanton Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born March 5, 1917
Parents: William and Anna (Rasmussen) Zimmer
Married: November 18, 1939 to Raymond C. Carmann at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church north of Riverdale. He preceded her in death in 1967
Survivors include daughters, Marcella Young of Pleasanton, NE and Carolyn Lyon and husband, Fay of Kennewick, WA, five grandchildren; Paul and Suzanne Young of West Richland, WA, Dan and Sarah Young of Pleasanton, Jeanne Jackson of Oceanside, CA, Misty Lyon of Benton City, WA and Mark and wife Andrea Lyon of Kennewick, WA, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter, numerous nieces and nephews and friends
Was born and raised on her parent’s farm, a mile north and 4 miles west of Pleasanton; was baptized April 4, 1926 at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church; was confirmed June 16, 1940 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Peake; Attended grade school at Prairie Bell School; graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1934
After marriage, lived with Raymond’s parents on their farm in Pleasant Valley for about 7 years; then moved to their own farm north of his parents, 1946; after Raymond’s death, attended Kearney State College for 2 years and received a secretarial degree, worked for Edward Jones and retired in 1982
Activities: member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church for over 40 years, taught Sunday School, was active in Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, Ladies Aid and choir; family was very precious to her, traveled to Germany and all over the United States visiting them
Was preceded in death by her husband, parents and 4 sisters; Doris Ewer, Alma Darby, Mildred Lammers and Fern Pazdernick and 1 brother; William Zimmer, Jr. and all their spouses, granddaughter; Lynn Marie Lyon who is buried beside her Grandpa
Kearney Hub, 11 January, 2014
CARR, Norma G., 84, of Kearney died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, at Mother Hull Home
Memorial services: Jan. 31 at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Born: 13 Oct. 1929 at parents' home at Allen, Nebraska
Parents: Myron M. and Nellie H. (Brownell) Ellis
Married: 28 December 1947 in Allen to Maurice “Red” A. Carr
Survivors include: two daughters; Debbie Colvert and her husband Jerry of Kearney, Jenell Landry and her husband Jim of Colchester, Vermont, two sons; Larry Carr and his wife Linda of Crofton, NE and Richard Carr and wife Suzanne of North Platte, NE, 8 a grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren
Attended school in Allen, was a graduate of Allen High School in 1947
After marriage, lived in Allen, assisted her husband in the Red Carr farm implement dealership, moving to Wayne in 1971; owned the dealership until they retired in 1989; moved to Kearney in 2006
Was preceded in death by her husband on October 4, 2011, five brothers and two sisters Memorials: Rowe Sanctuar
Kearney Hub, 28 January 2014
CAVAZOS, Felipe Barrientos, 78, of Gibbon died Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Wednesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Gibbon
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Born Aug. 23, 1935, in Ranos Tamps, Mexico
Parents: Nieves Cavazos and Luz Barrientos Rodriguez
Survivors include his wife, Serapia Ramirez; brothers and sisters, Jesus B. Rodriquez of Kearney, Lupe Rodriguez of Colorado, Fedencio Rodriguez of Edinburg, Texas, Jesusa Guerra of Weslaco, Texas, and Juanita Rodriguez of Monterey, Mexico; and several nieces and nephews and many friends
Was preceded in death by his brothers, Candelario and Andy Rodriguez
Memorials: Felipe Barrientos Cavazos Memorial Fund, c/o Exchange Bank in Gibbon
Kearney Hub, 4 February, 2014
COOK, Vivian L., 90, of Kearney died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
Services: Tuesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Burial: Minden Cemetery
Born Nov. 7, 1923, in Phillipsburg, Kan.
Parents: Clifford S. and Hazel (Wilson) Chisholm
Married: Sept. 30, 1945, to Delmer E. Fritson in Little Rock, Ark. He died Feb. 13, 1974
Married: April 7, 1978, to Estle Cook of Hastings. He died May 9, 2006
Survivors include her sister, Jeanne Stolarz and her husband, Gene, of Banning, Calif.; brother, Van Chisholm and his wife, Kathy Lamarque, of Mesa, Ariz.; sisters-in-law, Yvonne Chisholm of Ridgecrest, Calif., and Marilyn Chisholm of Fargo, N.D.; brother-in-law, Johnny Fritson and his wife, Donelta, of Franklin; and sister-in-law, Evon Kubert and her husband, Marvin, of Wood River
Was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church near Macon; graduated from Bloomington High School in 1941; received her teacher’s certificate from Kearney State.
Taught kindergarten in Kansas schools and rural schools in Franklin County
Husband was stationed in Little Rock with the U.S. Army; after his discharge, farmed around the Macon area; later owned and managed a package store and did bookkeeping for husband's gravel business in Minden; later worked at First National Bank in Minden
After marriage with Estle, lived in Springfield, Mo.; moved back to Kearney for retirement
Activities: active member of Zion Lutheran Church and Prince of Peace Lutheran in Springfield; volunteered at Greene County Nursing Home; enjoyed her bowling with the women’s league in Minden and with the church league in Springfield; loved to travel and went once to Hawaii and to almost all of the states
Was preceded in death by her husbands; parents; brothers, Verlon, Vaughn, Victor and Jerry; sister-in-law, DeLayne Frecks and her husband, Alfred; and brother-in-law, Ronald Fritson
Memorials: Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial and AseraCare Hospice
Kearney Hub, 20 January 2014
DITTMER, Emma G., 92, of Shelton, formerly of Ohiowa, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Wood River
Services: Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church in rural Ohiowa
Burial: at the church cemetery
Mortuary: Farmer & Son in Geneva
Born Jan. 31, 1921, in Tobias
Parents: Albert and Ludmila (Kovar) Korensky
Her husband, Dayle, preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughter, Janice Dittmer of Shelton; daughter-in-law, Sylvia Dittmer of Hastings; sister, Helen Kubicek of Exeter; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 21 January 2014
ELLMERS, Sasha Raye, 32, of Kearney died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at her home
Services: Monday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born Aug. 4, 1981, in Neligh
Parents: Joseph and Connie (Pierson) Walz
Married: April 22, 2006, to Shane Ellmers at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney
Survivors include her husband; stepdaughter, Michaela Ellmers of Kearney; parents, Joe and Connie Walz of Kearney; brothers, Quentin Walz and his wife, Kim, of Lincoln, Landon Walz and his fiancée, Nicole Hoffman, of Arapahoe and MaCabe Walz of Kearney; sister, Stephanie Girard of Kearney; nieces and nephews, Kennedy, Binzley, Carlie and Marcus Walz; mothers-in-law and fathers-in-law, Rick and Barb Ellmers of Elm Creek and Cindy and Jeff Halbert of Kearney; grandfather, Marcus Pierson of Ewing; and many aunts, uncles and cousins
Was a 1999 graduate of Kearney High School
Worked for U.S. Bank for the past eight years as a teller coordinator; enjoyed singing karaoke and photography; turned her hobby into a career, started Photos by Sasha in 2010
Was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Alda Walz, Caroline Pierson and Rosemary Pierson
Kearney Hub, 1 February, 2014
EPPERSON, Edwin E., 50, of Kearney died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: later
Burial of cremains: Mount Hope Cemetery in Omaha
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Sept. 17, 1963, in Omaha
Parents: Robert and Marion (Daugherty) Epperson
Survivors include his brothers, Patrick Louden, Christopher Holman and Maurice Epperson, all of Omaha; and stepfather, Ken Turner of Peoria, Ariz.
Kearney Hub, 20 January 2014
EVANS, Nelson Dale, 62, of Kearney died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village
Memorial services: Saturday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Born Jan. 19, 1952, in Kimball
Parents: Leonard “Red” and Belle (Caddy) Evans
Married: May 12, 1973, to Deon Thompson in Great Falls, Mont.
Survivors include his son, Gabe Evans and his wife, Hannah, of Kearney; grandchildren, Karter and Kollins Evans of Kearney; sister, Dorothy Koob and her husband, Gunther, of Gering; brother, Larry Evans and his wife, Linda, of Nixa, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews
Attended school in Kimball and graduated from Kimball High School in 1970
Worked many years for Continental Emsco, Petroleum Inc. and Oilfield Pipe and Supply; most recently, managed Holiday Restaurant and Lounge and the Kimball Country Club
Activities: member of Faith United Methodist Church
Was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Duane Evans
Kearney Hub, 30 January, 2014
FISHER, Mary Ann, 85, of Kearney died Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at Mother Hull Home.
Services: Friday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born Aug. 12, 1928, in Sherman County
Parents: Ralph and Merle (Young) Fester
Married: Feb. 11, 1949, to James “Jim” Fisher in Geneva. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her sons, Darryl Fisher and Roger Fisher and his wife, Robin, all of Kearney, Richard Fisher and his wife, Sherry, of Scottsbluff and David Fisher and his wife, Lois, of Lincoln; grandchildren, Jeremy, Chevy, Jim, Ricky, Jason, MaryBeth, D.J., Ted and Tom Fisher, Michelle Root and Nicole Reickenecker; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews
Grew up in the Ravenna area and graduated from Ravenna High School in 1946
After marriage, farmed with herhusband near Ravenna; moved to Minden in 1955; moved to Kearney, 1959, worked both as a cook and kitchen manager for Kearney Public Schools for 23 years
Activities: enjoyed preparing family dinners from scratch; enjoyed polka music, attended many polka dances; loved playing cards with family and friends
Was preceded in death by her husband; son, Terry Joe; brothers, Gerald and Bernard Fester; sisters, Viola Lux, Beulah Solomon and Francis McArthur; and daughter-in-law, Rosemary Fisher
Memorials: Press-On Youth Center
Kearney Hub, 15 January 2014
FLORANG, Selma L., 87, of Riverdale died Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center in Kearney
Services: Monday at Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Riverdale Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Aug. 9, 1926, north of Amherst
Parents: William and Anna (Adelung) Wild
Married: Sept. 1, 1944, to LaVerne “Buss” Florang in Kansas. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughter, Pam Florang of Lincoln; grandsons, Jesse Florang and his wife, Ashli, and Reese Florang and his wife, Jade, all of Kearney; daughter-in-law, Carol Florang of Kearney; and great-granddaughters, Harper and Emma Florang of Kearney
Graduated from Amherst High School in 1943
Worked with her husband on their farm north of Riverdale
Activities: member of Zion Lutheran Church; enjoyed spending time with her family, attending her grandsons’ sporting events, crocheting, playing cards and bowling
Was preceded in death by her husband; sons, Larry and Edward Florang; four sisters; and two brothers
Memorials: Zion Lutheran Church
Kearney Hub, 11 January, 2014
FRINK, Nora "Darlene" Lewis, 76, of Kearney died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Monday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Gibbon
Burial: Riverside Cemetery at Gibbon
Born June 29, 1937, in rural Chester
Parenets: Orville K. and Etta E. (Pinneo) Hoover
Married: Feb. 2, 1956, to Edgar Lewis in Salina, Kan. They separated in 1988
Married: Nov. 17, 2008, to Paul E. Frink in Kearney
Survivors include her husband; daughters, Teresa M. (Lewis) Poore and Tammie Y. (Lewis) Frink and her husband, Gary Wuehler; sons, Michael E. Lewis, Anthony D. Lewis and David A. Lewis, all of Kearney; stepdaughters, Pamela E. Miska of Kearney and Paula J. Keller of Norfolk, Va.; stepson, David M. Frink of Kearney; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
Grew up and received her education in Chester and York; enjoyed cooking, playing cards, traveling and spending time with family
Was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Edgar Lewis; brothers, Delmar and Howard Hoover; sisters, Helen Moe and Velma Miltner; grandson, Heath Frink; and son-in-law, John Frink
Kearney Hub, 1 February, 2014
FYFE, Wayne E., 77, of Kearney died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Memorial services: Wednesday at First United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born May 16, 1936, in Millerton
Parents: Gene and Viola (Hoeft) Fyfe
Married Marilyn Morton
Survivors include his son, Bill Fyfe and his wife, Angie, of Gold Canyon, Ariz.; daughters, Michelle Pinkelman and her husband, Bill, of Cozad, Tammy Fyfe of Houston and Shawn Junot and her husband, Jerry, of Kemah, Texas; grandsons, Josh Pinkelman of Hastings and Luke Pinkelman of Cozad; granddaughter, Carlie Pinkelman of Lincoln; sister, Gayle Henry of Ralston; brother, Bud Fyfe and his wife, Carolyn, of Kearney; sister-in-law, Kay Fyfe of Kearney; and a host of other relatives and friends
Graduated from David City High School in 1954; attended Kearney State Teachers College, was proud to be a member of the 1956 football squad that ended its season 9-0 to become the NCC champions
After marriage, worked as a police officer and facility supervisor at Monroe Automotive; in later years enjoyed several positions in sales
Activities: member of the Methodist Church, the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad for many years and of the Elks and Eagles; hobbies were gardening, bird watching, fishing, hunting, camping and following the sporting events of his children and grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; ex-wife, Marilyn; brother, Doyle Fyfe; sister, Joyce Fritz; and brother-in-law, Ted Fritz
Kearney Hub, 28 January, 2014
GALLAGHER, Patrick J. “Pat,” 84, of Chula Vista, California, formerly of Odessa, Neb., died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, in Chula Vista
Born July 6, 1929
Parents: William and Helen (Schlaf) Gallagher
Survivors include his wife, Sanae; and sister, Jean Bragg of Mullen, Neb.
Military: U.S. Navy, served 21 years; retired in Chula Vista with the rank of chief petty officer first class
Was preceded in death by his brother, Bill, and a sister, Maryann
Kearney Hub, 16 January 2014
HENSLEY, Sarah C., 27, of Shelton died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, as a result of an automobile accident north of Gibbon
Memorial services: Monday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney
Additional services and burial: Trenton, Tenn.
Born June 9, 1986, in Trenton
Parents: Garry and Elaine (Powell) Hensley
Survivors include her parents; brothers, Gerry Hensley and Daniel Hensley, both of Gibson Wells, Tenn.; niece, Laney Hensley of Gibson Wells; nephews, Gideon and Jacob Hensley of Gibson Wells; grandmother, Frances Powell of Gibson Wells; grandparents, Frank and Betty Hensley of Trenton; special friend, Justin Teeters of Kearney; and aunts, uncles and many friends
Was raised in Gibson Wells and graduated from Peabody High School in Trenton; attended the University of Tennessee at Martin
Military: was commissioned through ROTC in 2008; attained the rank of captain; served with the 913th Engineer Company in Union City and the 1171st Transportation Company in Dresden; deployed to the Dominican Republic and Iraq
Returned from Iraq in 2011, accepted employment at Becton Dickinson in Holdrege and transferred to the Nebraska National Guard, continued her service with HHD, 734th Transportation Motor Battalion in Kearney; was working for Cargill in Shelton at the time of her death
Was preceded in death by her grandfather, Turner Powell
Memorials: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
Kearney Hub, 25 January, 2014
HERNANDEZ, Diana J., 72, of Kearney died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at her home
Memorial services: Friday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: later
Born Feb. 16, 1941, in Kearney
Parents: Frank and Opal (Kersting) Einspahr
Married: April 25, 1960, to Severo Hernandez Jr. in Hastings
Survivors include her sons, Norman and his wife, Heather, of Upland and Junior Hernandez and his fiancée, Tamela Weible, of Cozad; daughters, Brenda Nelson and her husband, Bob, of Kearney and Teresa Weible and her husband, Allan, of Cozad; brother, Daryl Einspahr and his wife, Sally, of St. Paul; sister, Betty DeLeat and her husband, Wayne, of Rising City; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
Graduated from Kearney High School and started a career at Baldwin Filters in Kearney
Activities: member of Kearney American Legion Post 52 Auxiliary; enjoyed cooking, baking and crocheting, dancing, playing bingo and spending time with her family
Was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Larry Einspahr and Danny Einspahr
Kearney Hub, 22 January 2014
HUNNEL, Charles M. “Charlie,”, 85, of Kearney died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center.
Services: Saturday at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Burial with military honors: Paxton Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Jan. 1, 1929, in Elm Creek
Parents: Lewis and Carrie (Weaver) Hunnel
Married: Jan. 20, 1951, to Anna Mae Newcomb in Kearney
Survivors include his wife; sons, Wayne Hunnel of Gibbon and Ward Hunnel of Kearney; daughter, Judy Crumly and her husband, Art, of Casper, Wyo.; sister-in-law, Maxine Hunnel of Kearney; grandchildren and spouses, Mark and Shirin Oman of California, Mickey and Tracy Oman and Matt Hunnel, all of Chicago, Carrie Rogers of Evansville, Wyo., Kim Crumly of Casper, Wyo., and Darren Hunnel of Gibbon; and great-grandchildren, Jessica Oman, Joe Oman and Nick Dreksler, all of Chicago
Attended Kearney High School, graduated with the class of 1946; earned a bachelor’s degree from Kearney State College, a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a professional degree from the University of Wyoming
Military: U.S. Army during the Korean War
Taught school, later became a principal and eventually a superintendent; also worked for the U.S. Post Office before he retired
Activities: member of the Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus, and St. James Catholic Church in Kearney; enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Oman; and brother, Marvin Hunnel
Memorials: St. James Catholic Church or St. John’s Good Samaritan Center
Kearney Hub, 7 February, 2014
JENSEN, Archer Lawrence, infant son of Bryce and Cheri (Elliott) Jensen of Kearney, was born at rest Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: private
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his parents; grandparents, Steve and Deb Jensen of Kearney and Sheldon “Red” and Lorna Elliott of Hill City, Kan.; and great-grandparents, Maxine Jensen of Bella Vista, Ark., and Ardyce Ernst of Hastings
Was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Carl Jensen, Keith Ernst, Audrey and Nina Elliott, and Lawrence and Marilyn Hamel
Kearney Hub, 24 January, 2014
KREUTZER, Harold F.V., 88, of Holdrege, formerly of Odessa, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at Christian Homes in Holdrege
Services: Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Amherst
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Nov. 10, 1925, west of Pleasanton in Rusco Township
Parents: John and Esther (Matzner) Kreutzer
Married: Sept. 5, 1948, he married Evelyn Reese at St. John’s Lutheran Church near Poole
Survivors include his wife of 65 years; son, Don Kreutzer of Amherst; daughters, Sharon Kreutzer of Holdrege and Teresa Kreutzer-Hodson and her husband, Jamie, of Blue Hill; grandchildren, Rhonda Dicke and her husband, Scott, of Lakewood, Colo., Chad Kreutzer and his wife, Codi, of Amherst and Katelyn and Jacob Hodson of Blue Hill; great-grandchildren, Claire and Cami Kreutzer and Eric Dicke; stepsister, Lenore Faber of Minden; brothers-in-law, Ed Reese of Kearney and Everett Reese and his wife, Lettie, of Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Heinzman of McMinnville, Ore., Margery Reese of Iowa City, Iowa, Eileen Metz and her husband, Dave, of Kearney, and Lori Kiper of Burleson, Texas; and many nieces, nephews and friends
Was baptized at St. Paul’s “Peake” Lutheran Church north of Riverdale on Nov. 22, 1925; was confirmed April 17, 1949, at St. John’s Lutheran Church near Poole; attended school for eight years at District 73 Sartoria
After marriage, lived in Scott Township near Amherst; moved to the “home” place in Sartoria Township in 1954 and to Odessa in 1976; entered Christian Homes in Holdrege in January 2013; farmed and raised livestock with his father, worked at the sale barns in Kearney and later was weigh master at Huss Platte Valley barn in Kearney; eventually quit farming and worked for Bob Nootz at his veterinary clinic; retired in 1990
Activities: enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodworking and tinkering in the shop
Was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Albert Steiner; brothers-in-law, Carl Reese, Walter Reese and his wife, Lorena, and Art Reese and his wife, Margaret; sisters-in-law, Margaret (Reese) Thompson and her husband, Glenn, and Alice (Reese) Kersting and her husband, Forest; stepbrother, Mervin Steiner; stepsister, Ruth Mack; and his beloved daughter-in-law, Connie Kreutzer
Memorials: Trinity Lutheran Church in Amherst, Christian Homes in Holdrege or the Alzheimer’s Association
Kearney Hub, 21 January 2014
LANHAM, Timothy “Tim,” 36, of Lincoln died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Lincoln
Services: Saturday at Nelson Community United Church of Christ
Burial: Nora Cemetery
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born Feb. 15, 1977, in Grand Island
Parents: Alan and Connie (Oltmans) Lanham
Survivors include his parents of Ravenna; brothers and sisters-in-law, Troy and Dawn Lanham of Omaha and Todd and Amy Lanham of Lincoln; and five nieces and nephews
Graduated from Ravenna High School and made his home in Lincoln
Kearney Hub, 6 February, 2014
McCULLOUGH, Lee Edward, 62, of Waddell, Arizona, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at Hospice of the Valley in Surprise, Arizona
No services
Born March 29, 1951, in Broken Bow
Parents: William and Eva (Pettit) McCullough
Married: Sept. 15, 1973, to Bonnie Janzen in Henderson
Survivors include his wife; sons, Isaac and Ira, both of Waddell; sister, Nancy Nealon of Red Oak, Iowa; and one grandchild
Kearney Hub, 28 January, 2014
MILLER, Maxine E., 98, of Kearney, formerly of Elm Creek, died Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at Mother Hull Home
Memorial services: Wednesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: Immaculate Conception Cemetery near Elm Creek
Born Nov. 25, 1915, in Cedar Rapids
Parents: Edward A. and Myrtle E. (Halpin) Thomas
Married: Aug. 8, 1938, to Alva H. Miller in Mitchell. He died in 1969
Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn Fisher of Amherst; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great- grandchildren
Grew up in and received her education in Cedar Rapids, graduated from Cedar Rapids High School in 1934
After marriage, lived briefly in Mitchell, then moved to Elm Creek; worked for Becton-Dickinson in Holdrege for 12 years and for Elm Creek High School for 12 years
Activities: member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Elm Creek; enjoyed collecting antiques, especially barbed wire
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, James; daughter, Carol Beavers; granddaughter, Debbie Fisher; four sisters; two brothers; and one great-great-grandson
Memorials: the family or Mother Hull Home
Kearney Hub, 10 February, 2014
MIZNER, Earl Lee, 61, of Kearney died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at his home
Services: Thursday at Kearney Evangelical Free Church
Burial: Ainsworth Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Born Nov. 17, 1952, in Ainsworth
Parents: Elmer and Augusta (Wheeler) Mizner
Married: April 7, 1974, Genevieve “Jo” Fox in Ainsworth
Survivors include his wife; son and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Nikki (Streeter) Mizner of Kearney and their children, Tyler, Ethan and Max; daughter and son-in-law, Carrie and Kelly Howell of Gibbon and their children, Raymond, Rax, Reece and Rhea; brothers, George Mizner and his wife, Gwen, of Springview, David Mizner and his wife, Janna, of Vernal, Utah, and Ed Mizner and his special friend, Leona Bukowski, of Kearney; sisters, Ella DeWeese and her special friend, Tom McCoy, of Kearney, Phyllis Boller and her husband, Maurice, of North Platte, Arvilla Self and her husband, Mel, of Tennessee Ridge, Tenn., Shirley McDonald and her husband, Glenn, of Grandview, Mo., and Cindy Hissong and her husband, Larry, of Ainsworth; sister-in-law, Marsha Mizner of Hastings; and aunts, Mae Mizner of Bassett and Bonnie Mizner of Fairmont
Was raised on a farm north of Ainsworth, walked to District 11 grade school each day; graduated from Ainsworth High School, 1971
Military: entered U.S. Army in 1972, served during the Vietnam War
After marriage, lived in Kearney, worked for the city of Kearney for several years until his work-related leg injury left him unable to do his job; later worked for Budget South Motel, which became Rodeway Inn; also attended Grand Island Community College
Activities: member of the Kearney eFree Church, Eagles Club, VFW, the men’s group at Press-On Youth Center and the Life Bible study group, and attended meetings for disabled veterans; volunteered time and money to the Press-On Youth Center; enjoyed playing Rook cards and fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mike Mizner
Kearney Hub, 21 January 2014
MORRISSEY, Ione E., 98, of Papillion, formerly of Kearney, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, in Papillion
Services: Monday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tecumseh
Burial: church cemetery
Mortuary: Wherry in Tecumseh
Born June 12, 1915, near Tecumseh
Parents: Carl and Fannie (Blecha) Schultz
Married: May 26, 1931, to Bernard Morrissey. He died June 6, 1992
Survivors include her sons, Bernard “Gene” Morrissey and his wife, Jayne, of Blair and Patrick “Pat” Morrissey and his wife, Marian, of Papillion; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
Operated the Buffalo Motel in Kearney for more than 20 years with her husband, Bernard
Kearney Hub, 24 January, 2014
MURRAY, Gerald E. “Jerry,” 85, of Shelton died Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at his home
Services: Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelton
Burial: St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in York
Apfel Funeral Home in Wood River
Born Sept. 8, 1928, in Beatrice
Parents: John and Frances (Wilmer) Murray
Married: Nov. 27, 1954, toOlive R. Gilbert in Seneca, Kan. She died Oct. 5, 2012
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, John and Dana Murray of Goodland, Kan.; daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Cary Epp of Minden and Brenda and Dave Austin of Shelton; grandchildren, Jessica Hassler and her husband, Brandon, of Omaha, Travis Epp and his wife, Monica, of Kearney, Abby Murray and David and Matthew Murray, all of Goodland, Emily Lohr and her husband, Brock, of Lincoln and Cory and Jarrett Austin of Shelton; and great-grandchildren, Kelsey and McKenna Hassler, Rileigh Epp and Cooper Lohr
Grew up and received his education in the Beatrice area and graduated from Beatrice High School in 1947
After marriage, lived in York, owned and operated Jerry’s Shoe Service for 35 years; retired to Clarkdale, Ariz.; moved to Shelton, 2005, to be closer to family
Activities: member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in York and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelton for the last eight years; member of the Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion; enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends
Was preceded in death by his wife, parents and a grandson, Jeffrey Drapal
Kearney Hub, 15 January 2014
NICKMAN, Jack, 65, of Pleasanton died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, in Pleasanton. Services: Tuesday at Pleasanton United Methodist Church
Burial: Pleasanton Cemetery
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born Feb. 7, 1948, in Kearney
Parents: Leon “Pete” and Dorothy (Smith) Nickman
Married: June 16, 1973, to Judy Montgomery. She died in 2007
Survivors include his sister, Mary Jo Wietjes of Kearney; sisters-in-law, Darlene Luce of Kearney and Shirley Wright of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and nieces and nephews
Graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1966
Military: U.S. Army, was stationed in Germany
Lived and farmed west of Pleasanton
Activities: member of the Eagles, commander of the American Legion in Pleasanton and was a volunteer firefighter
Was preceded in death by his wife, and infant daughter, Carla Jo in 1976
Memorials: the church or the Pleasanton Fire Department
Kearney Hub, 27 January, 2014
NIEMACK, Claire “Joyce,”, 76, of Shelton died Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at Good Samaritan Society in Wood River
Services: Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelton
Burial: Shelton Cemetery
Mortuary: Apfel in Grand Island
Born Sept. 8, 1937, in Hedrick, Iowa
Parents: Clare and Bertha (Cox) Coleman
Married: June 19, 1960, to Loren Niemack in Shelton
Survivors include her husband; daughters and son-in-law, Lori and Randy Rech of Falls City and Michelle Choplin of Shelton; grandchildren, Kent Stejskal of Lincoln and Makayla and Madison Choplin of Shelton; stepgrandchildren, Branden and Cassie Rech of Ashland and Amber Rech of Kansas City, Mo.; stepgreat-grandchildren, Halle and Kenna Rech of Ashland; sister, Judi Carpenter of North Platte; and many other close relatives and friends
Grew up in Shelton and graduated from Shelton High School; graduated from Kearney State College and taught rural school
Activities: member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelton
Was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Janet Pember Kruger; niece, Carol Niemack; grandniece, Celeste Webben; and brothers-in-law, Rodney Niemack, Larry Niemack and Darrell Carpenter
Memorials: St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelton
Kearney Hub, 29 January, 2014
RUTTER, Harold "Joe" Jr., 71, of Elm Creek, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Zephyrhills, Florida
Celebration of life: Friday, at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Elm Creek
Born: Oct. 7, 1942, in Winfield, Kan.
Parents: Harold and Doris (Reineking) Rutter
Married: Dec. 22, 1964, to Linda Pitt in Udall, Kan.
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Serina Sladky and her husband, Keith, of Elm Creek; four grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sharon Maas of Holdrege; brother-in-law, Phil Pitt and his wife, Cherryle of Cabool, Mo.; and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends
Grew up in the Udall area and received his education from Udall High School
After marriage, lived in Udall, worked as a machinist for Boeing Aircraft; later moved to Elm Creek, was the plant manager for Western Alfalfa
Activities: 40-year member of Blue Lodge Masonic Temple, Shriners and Scottish Rite; a 26-year member of both the Elks and Eagles Clubs; a member of the Lions Club and Overton (Neb.) Golf Club; and served 32 years on the Elm Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department; served on City Council, village board and served as mayor of Elm Creek for 14 years; enjoyed golfing, dancing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his parents
Memorials: Elm Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
Kearney Hub, 22 January 2014
SATCHELL, Ivan Douglas “Doug,”, 71, of Billings, Mont., formerly of Kearney, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at Casa de la Luz Hospice in Tucson
Celebration of life: later; body was cremated
Born Aug. 2, 1942, in Imperial, Neb.
Parents: Ivan and Olive (Williams) Satchell
Married: July 28, 1963, to Karen Stock in Wauneta
Survivors include his wife of 50 years; daughter, Tammy Fritsen of Reno, Nev.; sons, Dan and his wife, Katy, of Bozeman, Mont., and John and his wife, Lesli, of Billings; grandchildren, Kole, Tyler, Lauren, Kacy, Abby and Avery; brother, Bill and his wife, Jan; brother-in-law, Bill Stock; sisters-in-law, Karla Morford and her husband, Woody, and Debra Stock; father-in-law, Bill Stock and his wife, Ruby; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
As a child, lived in Imperial until fourth grade, then moved to the farm; attended a country school; attended an agricultural school for two years in Curtis, Neb., then attended Chase County High and graduated with the class of 1960; attended Santa Monica Junior College and the University of Nebraska, was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho
After marriage, lived in Wauneta; moved to Kearney, 1966, worked for Peavey Grain, later ConAgra, in Kearney; moved several times because of his job; eventually retired in 2000 in Billings
Activities: enjoyed retirement; was an avid golfer, especially proud of his two holes-in-one; loved to hunt, fish and garden; enjoyed traveling in the states, Europe and Africa; was a Mustang booster; enjoyed time with his family
Was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Linda Clark; mother-in-law, Bernice (Johnson) Stock; his grandparents; and his niece, Laura Satchell
Memorials: Casa de la Luz Hospice in Tucson
Kearney Hub, 21 January, 2014
SCHNACKER, LaRea Evelyn, 90, of Kearney died Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at her home. Services: Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church in Pleasanton
Burial: Armada Cemetery in rural Miller
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born: March 9, 1923, in rural Amherst
Parents: Ernest F. and Gertrude A. (Bauer) Cool
Married: Jan. 31, 1942, to Wayne Schnacker in Smith Center, Kan., just short of 72 years ago
Survivors include her husband; sons, Larry Schnacker and his wife, Nancy, of Elm Creek and Lonny Schnacker and his wife, Charlotte, of Kearney; daughter, Patti Wolf and her husband, Richard, of Danville, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; sisters, Roberta Pfeiffer of Kearney and Arda Renfrow and her husband, Dick, of Grand Island; brother, Ronald Cool of Elm Creek; and many nieces and nephews
Worked along side her husband on the farm for many years; enjoyed reading, embroidering and cooking
Was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Vera Hough; and grandson, Scott Gene Schnacker
Memorials: Armada Cemetery Association
Kearney Hub, 29 January, 2014
STUBBS, Lyle L., 86, of Kearney died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at Mother Hull Home
Services: Tuesday at First United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born: Jan. 31, 1927, at parents' home north of Kearney
Parents: James and Blanche (King) Stubbs
Married: Oct. 14, 1950, to Marjorie L. Huff in Callaway. She died in 2000
Married: Aug. 10, 2002, to Geraldine Townsend
Survivors include his wife, Gerry; sons and daughters-in-law, Randall and Sheila Stubbs of Lincoln and Gary and Sue Stubbs and Brian and Theresa Stubbs, all of Kearney; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and John Rankin of Mesa, Ariz., and Rhonda and Dusty Rayhel of Tucson, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
Attended Mount Pleasant District 59 school and Pleasanton Schools and graduated from Kearney High School in 1944
After marriage, lived north of Kearney
Military: U.S. Army 1951-1953 during the Korean War; served with the 21st Engineers and lived in Colorado Springs, Colo., for two years
Returned to Nebraska, continued to farm; retired in 1993, and spent the winters in Arizona
Activities: lifelong member of Haven’s Chapel United Methodist Church, served on numerous boards and committees throughout the years; had served on the Pleasant Hill School Board, was a leader of Pleasant Hill 4-H Club and served on the Farmers Union Board; was a longtime baseball coach at Haven’s Chapel and played on the Haven’s Chapel softball team; former member of Kearney Elks Lodge 984; enjoyed making hand-crank ice cream for family get togethers; enjoyed doing acrobatic tricks with his children and grandchildren, and playing ping-pong with family
Was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie, one brother and two sisters
Memorials: Haven’s Chapel United Methodist Church
Kearney Hub, 18 January, 2014
TRAMPE, Tamera L. “Tami,”, 53, of rural Riverdale died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at her home
Services: Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Amherst
Burial: Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery northwest of Amherst
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Was born April 27, 1960, in Kearney
Parents: Donald and Leora (Halford) Hendrickson
Married: April 7, 1979, she married Rowland Trampe in Kearney
Survivors include her husband; son, Nicholas Trampe and his wife, Nicole, of Laramie, Wyo.; daughter, Tiffany Pracheil and her husband, James, of Laramie; grandchildren, Josiah and Teagan; father, Donald Hendrickson of Kearney; and sister, Vickie Hendrickson and her friend, Dennis Riley, of Beatrice
Grew up in Kearney and graduated from Kearney High School in 1978 then attended Kearney State College
After marriage, lived in the Riverdale area, farming and ranching in that area; had worked at the Cowpoke in Kearney and Stockman’s Café in Amherst
Activities: active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Amherst after being confirmed Dec. 30, 1979; loved spending time with family and especially her grandchildren; also enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and horses
Was preceded in death by her mother in 2008
Memorials: Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery Trust Fund, Trinity Lutheran Church or the Amherst Fire Department
Kearney Hub, 25 January, 2014
VanGILDER, Erwin E., 88, of Kearney died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at Good Samaritan Society-Wood River
Services: Monday at New Life Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, military honors
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born Nov. 13, 1925, in Jackson County, Mich.
Parents: Ralph and Luella VanGilder
Married: Sept. 11, 1948, to Betty Weinmann in Winona, Minn.
Survivors include his wife; son, Gary VanGilder and his wife, Carla, of St. Joseph, Mich.; daughters, Teri Axson and her husband, Ron, of Ladson, S.C., and Geri Anderson of Kearney; grandchildren, Chrissy Zirkle and her husband, Ron, Michael VanGilder and his wife, Hannah, Ashley Elliot and her husband, Michael, T.J. Axson and his wife, Schayla, Stanley VanGilder, Jazzmyn Anderson and Jordyn Anderson; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Maury VanGilder and his wife, Lornie, of Red Wing, Minn.; and sister, Phyllis Fisher of Cameron, Wis.
Grew up in Alma Center, Wis., and received his education from Coyne College in Chicago
Military: U.S. Navy during World War II
After marriage, lived in Red Wing, worked as a TV repairman; later moved to Papillion, worked for IBM at SAC Headquarters at Offutt Air force Base. They also lived in Aurora, Ill., where Erwin was employed by Memorex and Intel Corps
Activities: was a devout Christian, enjoyed singing in church choirs; a member of Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America; enjoyed hunting, fishing and carpentry
Was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Luella; sister, Gladys; brother, Ward; an infant son; and son-in-law, Troy Anderson
Memorials: Alzheimer's Association or the Wounded Warrior Project
Kearney Hub, 11 January, 2014
WILSEY, Clarence James, 80, of Kearney, formerly of Oxford, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at his home
Graveside memorial services: Thursday at Oxford Cemetery
Mortuary: Nelson-Bauer in Holdrege
Born May 22, 1933, in Omaha
Parents: Joy M. and Almina M. (Kreeger) Wilsey
Married: Aug. 23, 1952, to Phyllis Rowe in Omaha. She died in 2011
Survivors include his sons, Philip Wilsey and his wife, Kim, of Grand Island and Allan Wilsey and his wife, Janice, of Papillion; son-in-law, Dan Smith of Beaver City; grandchildren, Amy Govier and her husband, Trey, of Lincoln, Nicholas Smith and his wife, Brenda, of Holdrege, Allan Smith and his wife, Robin, of Wilcox, Mieke Matzner and her husband, Chad, of Grand Island, Tony Wilsey and his wife, Megan, of Franklin and Justin Wilsey and Andrew Wilsey, both of Papillion; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Don Wilsey and his wife, Dorothy, of Milwaukie, Ore., and Gary Wilsey and his wife, Virginia, of Redwood City, Calif.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Was born at his grandmother’s house, the second of three children in his family; attended South High School and graduated in 1951; attended Creighton University in Omaha, earned a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy in 1956
After marriage, lived in Oxford; worked for Gupton Drug Store in Oxford for two years, then for Preston Drug Co. for 10 years; on Jan. 1, 1968, purchased Preston Drug Co. and retired in 1990 after 22 years; then worked for Tri-Valley Health Systems in Cambridge and retired in 1998
Activities: member of Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney and a past member of Oxford United Methodist Church, served as a trustee and treasurer and teaching Sunday school; was as a Scout leader, assistant master and master leader of the Boy Scouts of America, served as the mayor of Oxford, an Oxford School Board member, served on the Oxford Village Board and was also a member of the Oxford Rotary Foundation since 1960; enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing; especially enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; had hosted five foreign exchange students
Was preceded in death by his wife, parents and a daughter, Joy Lynn Smith in 2003
Memorials: Fresenius Dialysis Center-Overland Trails in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 27 January, 2014
ZIMMERMAN, Jaqueline L., 81, of Grand Island, formerly of Kearney, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at Wedgewood Care Center in Grand Island
Services: Thursday at Wellspring Christian Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Aug. 17, 1932, in Amherst
Parents: Willis H. and Madeline B. (Garrison) Swain
Married: March 1, 1953, to Frank O. Zimmerman Jr. at First Christian Church in Kearney. He died in 2009
Survivors include her daughters, Julie Tarr and her husband, Kevin, of Hildreth, Linda Johns and her husband, Pat, of Elm Creek and Kelly Zapp of Grand Island; son, Michael Zimmerman of Long Beach, Calif.; sister-in-law, Velma Jean DeForest of Chicago; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
Attended high school in Kearney and graduated with the class of 1949
Activities: active member of First Christian Church, was involved with Women’s Group, Bible study and countless other groups within the church; enjoyed music, was an accomplished pianist; enjoyed reading and writing poetry
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Scott; granddaughter, Tessa Tarr; sisters, Patricia Orsborn and Betty Svatos; and brother, Delmar Swain
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Foundation or the Kearney Area Animal Shelter
Kearney Hub, 29 January, 2014