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BARTLEY, Patrick Loland, 40, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Tulsa. Memorial services: Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Ravenna, Neb.
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born April 28, 1973, in Kearney
Parents: Darral and Patricia (Teahon) Bartley
Survivors include his parents of Ravenna; sister and brother-in-law, Loree and Kevin Wicht of Ravenna; nephews, Dustin Bartley of Lincoln, Neb., Jason Barent and his wife, Jenny, of Grand Island, Neb., Bryan Barent of Irving, Texas, and Kyle Wicht of Rockville, Neb.; and grandnieces and a grandnephew
Attended Ravenna Public Schools and graduated in 1991; was a Sunday school teacher at the Ravenna United Methodist Church and a carrier for the Grand Island Independent; was active in Boy Scouts and reached the rank of Eagle Scout; spent several summers working at Camp Augustine as an aquatics instructor
Earned his bachelor's degree from University of Nebraska at Kearney, later earned his nursing degree from Central Community College
Worked as a traveling nurse, which took him to many states before he settled in Tulsa; at the time of his death, was working as a registered nurse and certified registered nurse anesthetist at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, was on the Rapid Response team
Was preceded in death by his grandparents, a brother and a nephew
Kearney Hub, 24 February, 2014
BRENNAN, Anna Marie, 98, of Kearney, formerly of Overton, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village in Kearney
Services: Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overton
Burial: Elm Creek Catholic Cemetery
Mortuary: Reynolds-Love in Lexington
Born Nov. 7, 1915, in Eddyville
Parents: Francis and Mary Veronica (Neville) McTygue
Married: Dec. 31, 1940, to Thomas Brennan in Eddyville. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughters, Kathleen Winnat of Clovis, Calif., and Patricia Brennan and her husband, Jim Lemmer, of Bloomington, Minn.; son, Thomas Brennan and his wife, Sherry, of Overton; grandchildren, Steven Winnat of Irvine, Calif., Pamela and husband Chad Pricolo of Fresno, Calif., Christina Brennan and fiancé Hunter Bailey of Washington, D.C., Brandi and husband Eric Krakowski of Omaha and James and wife Heather Brennan of Overton; great-grandchildren, Anna, Blair and Riley Brennan, Aidan and Nicholas Krakowski and Ethan, Emma and Ellery Pricolo; brothers, James McTygue of Eddyville and Michael McTygue of Sacramento, Calif.; and nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
Grew up in the Eddyville area, graduated from Eddyville High School, 1936; attended Kearney State Teachers College, taught for five years in the Eddyville area
Activities: faithful member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, served on the Altar Society and played organ for many funerals, Masses and weddings; was also accomplished on the piano; enjoyed music, gardening, cooking, sewing, canning and being active in her Extension Club; family was important; was the bookkeeper for the family farming operation for many years; was the Overton librarian and worked the polls for voter registration; loved spending time with her family
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Patrick, Francis and Robert; and sisters, Catherine, Loretta and Patricia
Memorials: Holy Rosary Catholic Church or Overton Fire and Rescue
Kearney Hub, 22 February, 2014
CHATTERSON, Jack, 72, of Grand Junction, Colorado, formerly of Ravenna, Neb., died Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at his home
Graveside services: Friday at Inland Cemetery northeast of Hastings, Neb.
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born March 27, 1941, in Clay Center, Neb.
Parents: Dan and Violet (Genschmer) Chatterson
Military: National Guard
Was a farmer
Activities: enjoyed traveling, helping others, riding his Harley and jeeping in the mountains
Memorials: Hope West in Grand Junction, Colorado
Kearney Hub, 17 February, 2014
CLARK, Wauneta M., 90, of Kearney died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
Memorial services: Monday at Faith United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Sept. 19, 1923, at Amherst
Parents: Arthur and Rosa (Lempke) Harmoney
Married: Nov. 9, 1942, to Waldeen M. Clark in Smith Center, Kan. He died in 2004
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Johnny Lawson of Gibbon, Connie and Ed DeLaet and Cheryl and Don Trew, all of Kearney, Cindy and Mike Gibreal of Bloomfield, Colo., and Crystal Stamey of Canton, N.C.; son, John A. Clark of Odessa; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
Graduated from Amherst High School in 1940, then worked at Maul’s Drug Store in Amherst and Gerdes Variety Store in Kearney
Worked at Kearney Laundry and Montgomery Ward in Kearney; later worked as a nurses aide at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Activities: member of Faith United Methodist Church, taught Sunday school for many years; member of the Bryant PTA; member of the Kearney Eagles Lodge 2722, enjoyed attending dances
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Danial Ray Clark; one brother; one sister; and one grandson-in-law, David McKeever
Memorials: Faith United Methodist Church or Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
Kearney Hub, 20 February, 2014
CONE, Tyler James, 25, of Ravenna, Neb., residing in Maysville, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Maysville, North Carolina
Services: Tuesday at the Ravenna City Auditorium
Military burial: Sodtown Cemetery southeast of Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born Feb. 22, 1988, in Burwell, Neb.
Parents: Charles and Marcia (Charron) Cone
Survivors include his parents, Charles Cone of Burwell and Marcia Cone of Ravenna; sister and brother-in-law, Emily and Cody Brown and nephew, Weston Brown, all of Burwell; grandmothers, Barb Cone of Burwell and Joan Charron of Ravenna; fiancée, Melissa Evans and children, Jasmine, Shana and Canaan, of Maysville; and many aunts, uncles and cousins
Graduated from Ravenna High School in 2006
Military: U.S. Marine Corps, served in four combat tours, two in Afghanistan and two in Iraq; was honored with two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for his acts of heroism, one Good Conduct Medal, five Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, three Afghanistan Campaign Medals, one Iraq Campaign Medal, one Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, one National Defense Ribbon, one Combat Action Ribbon, three Navy Unit Commendation Ribbons, one Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, two International Security Assistance Force Medals and two certificates of appreciation
Was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Harold Charron and Richard Cone
Memorials: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Foundation of America or the Wounded Warrior Project
Kearney Hub, 22 February, 2014
DOBRY, Lenora M., 87, of Kearney died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at Prairie View Gardens
Services: Monday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Sumner Cemetery
Born April 9, 1926, in Stewart
Parents: John and Eva (Campbell) Seger
Married: July 17, 1946, to Vladimir “Pat” Dobry in Marysville, Kan. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her sons, Daryl Dobry and his wife, Joann, of Plattsmouth and Alan Dobry and his wife, Martha, of Sumner; daughters, Patti O’Meara and her husband, Mike, and Mary Jo Freeze and her fiancé, Ron Fitzgerald, all of Kearney; sisters, Alvina Smith of Riverton, Wyo., and Shirley Peter of Atkinson; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
Graduated from Stewart High School in 1943
After marriage, lived near Sumner, where they ranched; retired and moved to Johnson Lake, 1985; moved to Kearney, 1992, and into Prairie View Gardens in 2009
Activities: loved spending time with her grandchildren, also enjoyed playing cards and cribbage, baking and her dogs; was great at telling bedtime stories and nursery rhymes
Was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers and two sisters
Memorials: Prairie View Gardens or American Flag Fund at Sumner Cemetery
Kearney Hub, 22 February, 2014
EGGLESTON, James Oliver “Jim,”, 82, of Orleans died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at Good Samaritan Colonial Villa in Alma
No services
Mortuary: Bauer-Torrey & Mach in Alma
Born Dec. 12, 1931, in Broken Bow
Parents: Theodore and Marie (Oxford) Eggleston
Married: Dec. 21, 1973, to Patsy Nutzman in Lexington
Survivors include his wife, Pat; sons, Chuck Eggleston, Stanley Nutzman and Mark Nutzman; daughters, Kathy Burke, Annette Lehner, Vickie Mattlet, Sandra Stoelting and Laura Jogensen; brothers, Alan and Frank; sisters, Elaine Jessup and Edna Ross; 21 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 17 February, 2014
FRAUEN, Bernice Caroline, 91, of Kearney, formerly of Grand Island, died Thursday, March 6, 2014, in Kearney
Services: Tuesday at All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island
Burial: Grand Island City Cemetery
Born Sept. 30, 1922, on a family farm east of Grand Island
Parents: Henry and Mamie (Husman) Duennerman
Married: Feb. 14, 1941, to Vern Frauen. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Janis and Jim Shultz of Kearney; grandsons, Monty Shultz and Mike Shultz and his wife, Tiffany; and great-grandchildren, Brittany, Ryan, Ciara, Dakota, Taniesha and Michael
Received her education at District 17 in Merrick County and later at Seedling Mile School
After marriage, lived in Hondo and Laredo, Texas, while Vern was in the U.S. Army Air Force; then returned to Grand Island to a farm east of town; helped with the farming, poultry and livestock
Activities: after retirement, belonged to several camping groups and traveled the country extensively; enjoyed cooking, especially baking angel food cake and home-baked bread
Was preceded in death by her husband, an infant son, and an infant sister
Memorials: Chapman United Methodist Church or First Presbyterian Church of Kearney
Kearney Hub, 8 March, 2014
FRISKOPP, Betty Mae, 86, of Kearney, formerly of the Minden/Axtell area and of Quartzsite, Ariz., died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha
Services: Saturday at First United Methodist Church
Burial: Minden Cemetery
Mortuary: Layton-Craig in Minden
Born Oct. 25, 1927, on a farm near Minden
Parents: Carl G. and Esther (Paulson) Anderson
Married: Jan. 4, 1948, to Karl Friskopp. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her sons, Paul and his wife, Pam, of Valley and Dudley and his wife, Barbara, and Larry, all of Kearney; daughter, Annette and wife, Peggy Bennington, of Mill Valley, Calif.; grandchildren, Michelle Eyler, Chandra Timmons and her husband, Brian, and Aron Friskopp and his wife, Amanda, all of Omaha, Gina Mogis and her husband, A.J., of Lincoln and Zachary and Joshua Silverstein of San Diego; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Alexis, Abigail, Porter and Paxton; and nephews and nieces
Grew up on the family farm; graduated from Axtell High School and attended college in Kearney
Worked with her husband on their farm
Activities: enjoyed nature, volunteered in church activities and the Fort Kearney Gem and Mineral Club and as a leader in Campfire Girls; enjoyed traveling; spent many winters in Quartzsite
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents, Esther and C.G. Anderson; brother, Ursa Jessup; and sister, Thelma Maxine Wolfe
Memorials: Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
Kearney Hub, 14 February, 2014
GANT, Joseph R. “Joe,” 66, of Kearney died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at his home
Memorial services: Tuesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: Minden Cemetery
Born March 30, 1947, in Kearney
Parents: William and Valeria (Munson) Gant
Married Karen Lizer
Married Christine Nevitt
Survivors include his daughter, Vickie Gant of Kearney; son, Robert Gant and his wife, Glenda, of Hastings; grandchildren, Harley Gant and his wife, Mandy, Amanda Jensen, and Dustin, Candice and Reagan Gant; great-grandchildren, Kyslee and Shayde Gant; mother, Valeria Gant of Kearney; brothers, Edmon “Butch” Gant of Kearney, Richard “Rick” Gant of Mineola, Texas, and Dale Gant of North Platte; sisters, Mildred Newbold of Broomfield, Colo., Kathryn Cross of Kearney and Cindy Durr of Lincoln; and many nieces and nephews
Received his education from Kearney High School
Was employed with the Josten Wilbert Vault plant in Kearney for more than 30 years. retired in 2011
Activities: enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking/canning, jigsaw puzzles and spending time with his family
Was preceded in death by his father; infant son, Michael John Gant; brother, William Gant; and sister, Janet Osterbuhr
Kearney Hub, 15 February, 2014
GILLMING, Kenneth Eugene, 88, of Parkland, Florida, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton
Services were Tuesday at Cherry Street Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo.
Burial: Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Springfield
Born June 15, 1925, in Kearney
Parents: Ralph and Ona Gillming
Married: Norma Lewis
Survivors include his wife; sons, Ken of Boston, Keith of St. Louis and Mark of Charlotte, N.C.; daughter, Virginia Lingo of Parkland; brothers, Allan of Auburn, Calif., and Marvin of Kearney; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 12 February, 2014
GUZINSKI, Elvin Harold, 86, of Ravenna died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Good Samaritan Center in Ravenna
Services: Thursday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born March 6, 1927, in Sherman County
Parents: Leo and Gertrude (Celmer) Guzinski
Married: June 29, 1948, to Lois Bartunek. She preceded him in death
Married: 1989, to Barbara Grier Schmidt
Survivors include his wife; sons and daughter-in-law, David and Susan Guzinski of Cairo and Timothy Guzinski of Tampa, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Kent Zeller of Ravenna; stepsons, Steve Schmidt and his wife, Carol, of Lincoln and Scott Schmidt and his wife, Colleen, of Omaha; stepdaughter, Sherri Esterling and her husband, Randy, of Omaha; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
Attended District 55 and Rockville High School for two years, graduated from Loup City High School
Miliatary: U.S. Army, 1945-46, served in Korea for 18 months
Returned and farmed with his dad and on his own
After marriage, farmed in Sherman County, then purchased the International Harvester dealership in Ravenna in 1965; sold the busines and retired in 1979; moved to Ravenna in 1971
Activities: enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and golf; was an avid Husker fan; member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church; lifetime member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars; former member and president of the Ravenna Chamber of Commerce; served on the Good Samaritan Advisory Board and was a member of the Elks and Eagles; played baseball for many years for Rockville, Ravenna and Boelus; enjoyed doing woodworking projects
Was preceded in death by his wife Lois; parents; brother, Ray Guzinski; and sister, Barbara Guzinski Tyma
Memorials: Ravenna Fire Department and Ravenna Emergency Medical Technicians
Kearney Hub, 18 February, 2014
HICKEN, Jayne C. Mumper, 76, of Kearney died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center
Graveside services: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
See obituary for Glenn Franklin Hicken
Kearney Hub, 14 February, 2014
HINRICHSEN, Fern, 76, of Elm Creek died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village in Kearney
Services: Monday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: Elm Creek Cemetery
Born Oct. 8, 1937, in Elm Creek
Parents: Curtis and Marjorie (Skinner) Becker
Married: June 17, 1956, to Wilmer Hinrichsen in Elm Creek
Survivors include her husband; sons, Alex and his wife, Jan, and Neil and his wife, Ann, all of Elm Creek; daughters, Connie Hemmann and her husband, Larry, of Amherst and Julie Trampe of Elm Creek; grandchildren, Amanda Stones and her husband, Allen, Josh Trampe, Melissa Benson and her husband, Tyson, Shelby and Kelsey Hemmann, Emilee and Lane Hinrichsen, Josh Bailey and his wife, Ashley, and Brook Nunn and her husband, Gary; great-grandchildren, Tren Sack, Lauren and Taylor Kennedy and Brock Bailey; and sisters, Allaine Long of Amherst and Delores Lahm of Lincoln
Grew up and received her education in Elm Creek
After marriage, lived in Elm Creek, worked for B-D in Holdrege and Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney prior to her retirement
Pastimes included time spent with her grandchildren, going to their school, sports and 4-H activities
Was preceded in death by her parents
Memorials: Elm Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Unit
Kearney Hub, 15 February, 2014
HULSEY, Jane D., 71, of Kearney died Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Tuesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park in Omaha
Born June 22, 1942, in Elwood
Parents: John and Dorothy (Keller) Coder
Married: July 22, 1982, to Roy Hulsey in Rock Port, Mo.
Survivors include her husband; son, Brad Wardell of Omaha; brother, Norman Coder of McCook; sister, Judy Neil of Kearney; and grandsons, Adam Hamm, Tomie Wardell-Hamm and Josh Wardell-Hamm
Grew up and received her education in Elwood; attended both the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Bellevue University
After marriage, lived in Bellevue, worked for the state; also lived in Cullman, Ala., and Kearney
Activities: member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney
Was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Rebecca Wardell
Memorials: the S.A.F.E. Center in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 3 March, 2014
IMEL, R. Lyle, 86, of Kearney died Friday, March 7, 2014, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center
Services: Tuesday at First Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: St. Peter’s Cemetery in Hildreth with military honors
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born Jan. 16, 1928, in rural Holdrege
Parents: Clayton and Anna (Olson) Imel
Married: Sept. 30, 1951, to Marilyn Lippstreu in Hildreth
Survivors include his wife; son, Terry and his wife, Margo, of Boulder, Colo.; daughters, Cheryl Keller and her husband, Woody, and Julie Klaus and her husband, Mike, all of Kearney; grandchildren, Conrad Imel of Kansas, Spencer Imel and his wife, Lauren, of Colorado, Caitlin Jensen and her husband, Eric, and Cassandra Spivey and her husband, Luke, all of Grand Island, and Nathan Klaus and his wife, Kayla, and Angela Klaus, all of Kearney; and great-granddaughter, Delaney Jensen of Grand Island
Grew up in Kearney, graduated from Kearney High School
Military: U.S. Navy during World War II, was honorably discharged in 1947
After marriage, lived in Kearney, worked for Baldwin Filters in Kearney, retired in 1994
Activities: member of First Lutheran Church in Kearney; was rarely apart from Marilyn; enjoyed watching their children’s and grandchildren’s activities, and socializing with friends at the Peterson Senior Center; also enjoyed going to Husker football games and mall-walking
Was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Vienna Krull Johnson; brothers, Clinton and Duayne; and an infant brother and sister
Kearney Hub, 10 March, 2014
JINDRICH, Elizabeth A., 81, of Kearney died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
No services at this time
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born Feb. 6, 1933, in Goodell, Iowa
Parents: Arthur and Mary (Nolan) Lowenberg
Survivors include her daughter, Peggy Henderson and her husband, Brent, of Kearney; grandson, Colbey Dunn and his special friend, Jordyn Tacha, of Kearney; great-grandsons, Cayden and Presten of Kearney; brother, Tom Lowenberg of Minnesota; sisters, Joan Janssen and Therese Heminger, both of Iowa; and several nieces and nephews
Graduated from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1953; earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Kearney State College in 1982
Worked at Good Samaritan Hospital as a psychiatric nurse for several years and later established the Employee Assistance Program in Kearney
Was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Merlin and Duane; sister, Lois; sons, Robert, Matthew, John and Paul; and daughter, Jennifer
Kearney Hub, 25 February, 2014
KACZANOWSKI, Bruce “Lane,” 56, of Grand Island, formerly of Kearney, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at his home. Services: Thursday at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Born Dec. 24, 1957, in Detroit
Parents: John and Lorine (Gillihan) Kaczanowski
Married: Feb. 14, 1991, to Julie Matthies
Survivors include his children, Kris, Jenna and Marissa, all of Kearney; his mother, Lorine Brayman of Florida; brother, Paul and his wife, Marilyn, of Gaylord, Mich.; stepbrother, Rick of Florida; stepsister, Dena of Michigan; and many nieces, nephews and friends
Was preceded in death by his father, John; brother, Kris; sister, Lorrie; brother, Bryan; nephew, Sean; and stepfather, Chuck Brayman
Kearney Hub, 19 February, 2014
KIRSCHNER, Lois B., 85, of Pleasanton died Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at Homestead Assisted Living facility in Kearney
Services: Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pleasanton
Burial: St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Pleasanton
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Dec. 29, 1928, in Central City
Parents: Clause and Anna (Holz) Wagner
Married: April 12, 1951, to Charles Kirschner in Central City. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her sons, David Kirschner and his wife, Judy, and Robert Kirschner and his wife, Connie, all of Pleasanton, and Rick Kirschner of Wood River; daughters, Pam Rockefeller and her husband, Lee, of Kenesaw and Patricia Petska and her husband, Marty, of Ord; sisters, Fern Ward of Boise, Idaho, and Nina Pickrel and Alice Butt, both of Central City; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
Graduated from Central City High School in 1945; completed her nursing program at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island
After marriage, lived on the homesteaded Kirschner family farm west of Pleasanton, moved into Pleasanton in 1976; moved into Homestead in Kearney in January 2013
Activities: member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Altar Society and Pleasanton American Legion Auxiliary; loved quilting, gardening, playing cards and baking
Was preceded in death by her husband, two infant sons, one infant grandson and one infant great-grandson
Memorials: St. Mary’s Catholic Church Altar Society
Kearney Hub, 4 March, 2014
MARSH, Roburta, 99, of Ravenna died Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, at Good Samaritan Center in Ravenna
Services: Saturday at the Congregational Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born May 19, 1914, in North Platte
Parents: Burton “Burt” and Mary Virlinda (Fivecoat) Richards
Married: May 19, 1938, to Edwin E. Marsh in Ogallala. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Voncille Marsh of Keller, Texas, Richard and Sharon Marsh of Springfield, Mo., and Ronald and Karen Marsh of Glenwood, Iowa; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Dan Randall of Buena Vista, Colo., Linda Marsh of Ravenna and Kristi and Danny Ansbach of Trenton; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
Was the youngest of five children; lived her early life in the Keystone area; attended school in Keystone and at a rural school in Arthur County; graduated from Keystone High School in 1933
After marriage, lived in many communities in Nebraska and retired to Ravenna in 1977
Activities: member of the Congregational Church
Was preceded in death by her husband and her siblings
Memorials: Edwin and Roburta Marsh Scholarship Fund at the University of Nebraska Foundation
Kearney Hub, 25 February, 2014
MAYO, Cecilia W., infant daughter of Brett and Megan (Cruise) Mayo of Kearney, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services First United Methodist Church
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Feb. 17, 2014
Survivors include her parents; brother, Landon Mayo of Kearney; maternal grandparents, Ron and Peggy Cruise of Pleasanton; paternal grandparents, Curt and Lorri Mayo of Gibbon; and great-grandparents, Bob and Alice Cruise of Pleasanton, Helen Muhlbach of Ravenna, Duffy and Janice Mayo of Gibbon and Dean and Alma Gaeth of Kearney; also numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
Memorials: Family Birth Center Bereavement Program at Good Samaritan Hospital
Kearney Hub, 22 February, 2014
MICHALSKI, Margaret Ruth “Peg” , 81, of West Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in West Chicago
Services: Feb. 16 at Williams-Woodward Funeral Home in West Chicago; additional services: in June in Florence, Ore.
Born April 4, 1932
Parents: Kenneth H. and Hallie (Smith) Dryden
Married: Richard Miller. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her loving husband, Larry Michalski; son, Richard “Tere” Miller and his wife, Maria; daughters, Shelley Chase and her husband, Jeff, and Alison Swarens and her husband, Bill; grandchildren, Nathan and Hallie Chase and Ricky and Rachel Swarens; and sister, Martha Crowe and her husband, Bill
Graduated from Kearney High School in 1950, attended Grinnell College and the University of Illinois
Activities: loved family and friends, reading, gardening, traveling and Nebraska
Was preceded in death by her first husband and her parents
Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Salvation Army, World Wildlife Fund or Heifer International
Kearney Hub, 5 March, 2014
MILLANG, Theresa Nell, 79, of Kearney died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Saturday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born Dec. 8, 1934, in St. Landry, La.
Parents: Leo and Alice (Fontenot) McDaniel
Married : John A. Millang in Lake Charles, La.
Survivors include her husband; sister, Mary Dow and her husband, Dean, of North Platte; and nieces and nephews, Theresa “Terri” and Jack Weaver of North Platte and family, Mark and Stephanie Dow of Council Bluffs and family, Alice and Roger Olson of North Platte, and many other nieces and nephews
Grew up in Rosa, La.; attended Palmetto (La.) High School
After marriage, lived in Minneapolis, later moved to Kearney
Activities: member of the Lutheran Church; wrote and published several cookbooks; enjoyed and cared for several types of animals; loved to paint pictures
Was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Roy, Hubert, Ray and Nelan McDaniel; sisters, Effie Champange, Helen Farrish, Ruth Fontenot, infant sister Ellen Jean McDaniel; and niece, Karen Dow
Kearney Hub, 20 February, 2014
MILLER, Lilly Jo, infant daughter of Monty and Chelsea Miller of Kearney, was born at rest Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Survivors include her parents; sister, Kayton Miller of Kearney; paternal grandparents, Howard and Linda Miller of Hastings; maternal grandmother, Lisa Nielsen and her husband, Troy, of Kearney; maternal grandfather, Dan Petska of Ord; paternal great-grandmother, Evelyn Paddock of Ord; maternal great-grandmother, Carol Stalker of Ericson; maternal great-grandparents, Darold and Bronte Nielsen of Kearney; and numerous aunts and uncles
Kearney Hub, 4 March, 2014
NELSON, Richard A. “Dick”, 83, of Ansley died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Lincoln
Services: Monday at First Christian Church in Ansley
Burial with Elks rites: Ansley Cemetery
Mortuary: Govier Bros. in Broken Bow
Born July 23, 1930, near Ansley
Parents: Ernest and Blanche (Thorn) Nelson
Married: May 23, 1951, to Marcia Luth in Ravenna
Survivors include his wife; son, Randy of Ansley; daughter, Debbie Kelley of Burwell; sister, Lois Mills of Albuquerque, N.M.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 7 March, 2014
REICHENEKER, Kenneth B. “Ken,” 72, of North Platte died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at his home
Services: March 5 at First Baptist Church in North Platte
Burial with military honors: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Mortuary: Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte
Born Nov. 13, 1941, in Kearney
Parents: John Gottleib and Julia (Jelinek) Reicheneker
Married: Jan. 28, 1966, to Ann Newquist in Kearney
Survivors include his wife of 48 years; daughter, Amy McIntosh and her husband, Rich, of Lincoln; son, Jason Reicheneker of Denver; brothers, Erwin Reicheneker and his wife, Dixie, of York and Eugene Reicheneker and his wife, Lois, and Johnny Reicheneker and his wife, Carol, all of Kearney; sisters-in-law, Linda Bond and her husband, Duane, of Imperial and Carol Goings and her husband, Jim, of Broken Bow; brother-in-law, Roger Newquist and his wife, Kimberly, of Ord; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and other family
Grew up on a farm east of Odessa and graduated from Kearney High School in 1959
Worked for the Nebraska Department of Roads for a short time, then worked for the Nebraska National Guard as a mechanic; lived in Kearney, was transferred to North Platte, 1966; later switched to U.S. Army Reserve and retired from it in 1980; then worked for Union Pacific Railroad, retired 2006
Activities: member of Eagles Aeries 2839 and the Flatlander Car Club, enjoyed having coffee with his car club buddies; was a handyman, liked gardening; followed Nebraska football year-round; favorite hobby was keeping his eye on the weather; loved his family and time spent with them
Was preceded in death by his parents; and two nephews, Randy and Darin Reicheneker
Memorials: Great Plains Hospice or ALS Research
Kearney Hub, 10 March, 2014
RODRIGUEZ, Jesus, 67, of Kearney died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at his home
Services: Friday at St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Born May 5, 1946, in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Parents: Encarnacion and Luz Rodriguez
Married: April 15, 1966, to Josephine M. Rodriguez in Grand Island
Survivors include his devoted wife; daughters, Angie King and her husband, Jeff, of Grand Island and Josie Rodriguez and her husband, Raul, of Lincoln; sons, Jesus Rodriguez Jr. and his wife, Mariaha, and John Rodriguez, all of Kearney; and grandchildren, Tawnny, Elizabeth, Gabriela, Nelson, Paloma and Jayston
Was a longtime Union Pacific Railroad employee
Lived with Alzheimer’s for more than 10 years, was cared for by his wife until his final days
Activities: had a passion for music, loved seeing people dance to the music he played; was a parishioner at Prince of Peace and St. James Catholic Church of Kearney, member of the Knights of Columbus
Was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and sisters
Kearney Hub, 19 February, 2014
SALESTROM, Janice June “Jan,”, 87, of Kearney died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at Madonna Hospital in Lincoln
Services: Feb. 18 at First Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born June 2, 1926, in Bancroft
Parents: Clinton and Nona “Claire” (Ransom) Copple
Married: Nov. 7, 1947, to Virgil Salestrom in Bancroft. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her sons, Chuck and his wife, Kristi, of North Platte, Jim and his wife, Pam, of Arvada, Colo., and Tom and his wife, Angela, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; grandchildren, Josh and wife Shelby, Jenny, Casey, James, Benjamin and Jack; great-granddaughter, Sheridan Claire; sister-in-law, Rebecca Copple of Billings, Mont.; and numerous nieces and nephews
After marriage, lived in Ralston, Beatrice, Holdrege, and then Kearney since 1969
Was proud to be a registered nurse and a graduate of Bishop Clarkson Nursing College
Activities: member of PEO Chapter GG in Kearney; active member at First Lutheran Church, enjoyed singing in the choir and serving in the church committees and circles; with husband, was a charter member of Trinity Methodist Church (formerly EUB-Evangelical United Brethren) in Ralston and helped form the Golden K Kiwanis group in Kearney; loved antique furniture; traveled extensively in Europe, the British Isles, and the motherland of Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia, also in Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, cruised the Panama Canal, Alaska and the islands in the Caribbean and spent several winters in the Gulf ports of Texas
Was preceded in death by her parents, Claire and Clinton Copple of Bancroft; husband, Virgil Eugene Leonard Salestrom of Kearney; brothers, sisters and spouses, Bill and Berniece Copple of Bancroft, Rockne Copple of Billings, Ransom and Gladyce Copple Hayden of Chicago, Theresa Claire Copple (infant), Mary Belle Knott of California, and Charlotte Thuman Fox of Ralston and later Kearney and brothers-in-law, Cliff Fox and George Thuman; and daughter-in-law, Jolene Hansen Salestrom of Sioux Falls
Kearney Hub, 15 February, 2014
SAYLES, Goldie E., 94, of Kearney died Monday, March 3, 2014, at Haven Home in Kenesaw
Services: Friday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born March 22, 1919, in Seward County
Parents: John and Rose (Nelson) Erickson
Married: May 26, 1944, to Russell Sayles in Lincoln. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her son, Steve Sayles and his wife, Nancy, of Kearney; grandchildren, Harlan Sayles of Omaha, Joshua Sayles and his wife, Belinda, of Kearney, Maegen Settlemires and her husband, Corey, of Pace, Fla., and Mariki Sayles of New York City; great-grandchildren, Maizi, Renee and J.R. Sayles and Parker, Paityn and Paisley Settlemires; and brother, Delmar Erickson of Valparaiso
Received her education from Garland High School
After marriage, moved to Kearney
Activities: member of the Non-Denominational Church; enjoyed playing the piano and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; was very proud of her family
Was preced in death by her husband; parents; six sisters; two brothers; and son, Leslie Sayles
Memorials: Susan G. Komen Foundation or Ronald McDonald House
Kearney Hub, 6 March, 2014
SCHNACKER, Robert, 76, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Miller, Neb., died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, in San Antonio
Services: Monday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in San Antonio
Born in April 1937 in Miller
Parents: Clifford and May Schnacker
Married Donna Smith
Survivors include his wife; son, Arland Sr.; daughters, Adeena Mady, Anita Pitcel and Alisa Fackelman; his mother, May; brothers, Ron of Sumner, Neb., and Gerald; and many grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 1 March, 2014
SHEEN, Kent C., 55, of Kearney died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at Lexington Regional Health Center
Services: Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Feb. 3, 1959, in Kearney
Parents: Harold and D. Mardell (Prascher) Sheen
Married: Nov. 14, 1992, to Kristine Gleason at First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Survivors include his wife; son, Kevin Sheen and his wife, Elonie, and grandchildren, William, Connelly and Issac, of Lincoln; daughter, Katelyn Sheen of Kearney; and sisters, Deb Schake of Kearney and Trudy Schneckloth and her husband, Denis, of Lincoln
Grew up in the Kearney-Riverdale area, graduated from Kearney High School in 1977
At the time of his death, Kent was working at Russell’s Appliance in Kearney where he had worked since 1997
Activities: enjoyed taking an active role in the family's many activities; enjoyed fixing and repairing things for family and friends; member of First United Methodist Church
Was preceded in death by his parents and a niece, Heather Sears
Memorials: Buffalo County Agriculture Association (Fairgrounds) or to First United Methodist Church technology fund
Kearney Hub, 21 February, 2014
SMITH, Carolyn Y., 76, of York died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha
Memorial services: Friday at First United Methodist Church in York
Mortuary: Metz in York
Born Dec. 3, 1937, in Kearney
Parents: Bert and Irene (Hays) Henderson
Married: 1955, to Don Steinmark
Married: Jan. 18, 1981, to Hugh Smith in Grand Island. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her children, Rhonda Bayne and her husband, Rich, of York, Rocky Steinmark of Dallas, Regi Steinmark of Houston and Tierney Peterson and her husband, Brock, of Lincoln; grandchildren, Nicole Bayne, Brandon Bayne and fiancée Shalee Smith and Krystal Steinmark; great-grandchildren, Chloe Hallett, Ethan Hallett and Lucy Bayne; brother, Larry Henderson and his wife, Tib; sister-in-law, Barb Henderson; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends
Was baptized on Feb. 24, 1952, along with her mother and brothers, Larry and Ronnie; completed her education in Kearney
Worked at various jobs during her life but especially enjoyed being a greeter at Walmart for more than 10 years
Activities: loved her family
Was preceded in death by her husband Hugh; parents; brother, Ronnie; and her beloved son, Rhett
Kearney Hub, 18 February, 2014
SPELLMAN, Fredrick "Fred" Charles, 71, of Shelton died Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Good Samaritan Society in Wood River
Services: Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelton
Burial: Shelton Cemetery
Mortuary: Apfel Funeral Home
Born Nov. 16, 1942, in Brady
Parents: Marvin and Annabelle M. (Wonzy) Spellman
Married: July 14, 1962, to Joanne L. Keller in Winner, S.D. She preceded him in death
Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Troy Spellman of Shelton and James “Jim” and Shelbey Spellman of Grand Island; daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Gary Schroeder of Kearney and Sheri and Allen Lyons of Shelton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill Spellman, Jim and Sylvia Spellman and Penny Spellman, all of Shelton, Gary and Joyce Spellman of Minden and Roma Spellman of Kearney; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Harold Keller of Denver, Jean Wood of North Platte and Helen McLemore of Paragould, Ark.; grandchildren, Brandon Lyons and his wife, Kaelyn, and Kylee Lyons, all of Omaha, Dustin Schroeder and Ben Schroeder, both of Kearney, Holly Hickman and her husband, Calvin, of South Korea, Samantha Spellman of Hastings, Christian Spellman, Jillian Spellman and Meredith Spellman, all of Shelton, Preston Cantrell, Emmerson Spellman and Sofia Spellman, all of Grand Island, and Lance Lyons of Hastings; great-grandchildren, Jacey Lyons of Omaha and Ayden Jurado of Hastings; and numerous nieces and nephews
Grew up in Shelton and received his education at Shelton Public School
After marriage, lived in Shelton; worked for Case New Holland for more than 30 years as a painter
Activities: member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; enjoyed reading, gardening and cooking; loved watching Western movies and Husker football
Was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and brothers, Marvon Spellman and Bob Spellman
Memorials: Shelton Fire Department or Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Kearney Hub, 11 March, 2014
STEVENSON, B.M. "Doc", 87, of Kearney died Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Thursday at First Lutheran Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military rites
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born April 4, 1926, in Iowa City, Iowa
Parents: Basil and Nelle (Bowden) Stevenson
Married: Sept. 4, 1951, to Beverly Knutson in Hadley, Minn. She died in 2010
Survivors include his daughter, Mary Stevenson and Arnold Ring of Kearney; son, Bill Stevenson and his wife, Dawn, of Augusta, Maine; and grandson, James Stevenson of Augusta
Graduated from high school in Fulda, Minn., in 1944
Military: veteran of World War II; U.S. Navy, 1944-1946
Attended Worthington Junior College then the University of Minnesota; graduated from the University of Iowa Medical School, served his internship at Hurley Hospital in Flint, Mich., and then his surgery residency at Hurley Hospital and then the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
After marriage, lived in Iowa City, then Flint, Mich.; moved to Kearney in 1960; was associated with Kearney Clinic, retired in 1991
Activities: member of First Lutheran Church in Kearney, Rob Morris Masonic Lodge in Kearney, Tehama Temple Shrine Club in Hastings, Kearney Elks Lodge 984, Kearney American Legion Post 52, American Medical Association, State Medical Association, Buffalo County Medical Association and was a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons; served on the Kearney Airport Advisory Board, St. Luke’s Home Advisory Board, Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Board, the University of Nebraska Foundation Board and the Kearney Area Community Foundation Board; enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a pilot and was an avid tennis player; was honored with the Philanthropist Award by the Kearney Area Community Foundation; also supported the YMCA capital campaign, the Museum of Nebraska Art, Merryman Performing Arts Center as well as the city’s parks; scholarships have been established in their names (Dr. and Beverly) to benefit students and athletes at the University of Nebraska at Kearney
Was preceded in death by his wife and one sister
Memorials: Shriners Hospitals for Children, the Kearney Area Animal Shelter or Kearney Community Theatre
Kearney Hub, 5 March, 2014
STUMBO, Irene E., 86, of Kearney died Monday, March 3, 2014, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village
Services: Friday at First United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born March 14, 1927, in Ludell, Kan.
Parents: John and Lillian (Most) Frick
Married: Aug. 16, 1946, to Roscoe “Bud” Stumbo in Oakland, Calif. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Wayne Porter of Kearney; daughter-in-law and her husband, Chris and Tim Gregory of Pooler, Ga.; grandchildren and spouses, Nate and Megan Porter of Minden, Emma Gregory of Pooler and Nolan Porter and Nicole and Jeff Runge, all of Kearney; eight great-grandchildren; and sisters, Betty Olita of Cordova, Tenn., and Vera Moorman of Sulphur Springs, Ark.
Grew up in the Oakland area, graduated from high school in 1945
After marriage, lived in California for one year, then moved to Omaha where Bud attended trade school; later lived in Hastings and Shelton; moved to Kearney in 1954
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church, was active as a volunteer at Good Samaritan Hospital and served as a leader for 4-H, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts; enjoyed Husker football, travel and spending time with her family
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, John Stumbo; brothers, Robert and Gene; and sisters, Ruby and Fern
Memorials: Good Samaritan Hospital Cancer Center
Kearney Hub, 6 March, 2014
SWINEHART, Jon L., 66, of Kearney died Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Jan. 4, 1948, in Emmett, Idaho
Parents: Arnold and Dorthe (Couch) Swinehart
Married: Sept. 14, 2010, to Peggy A. Burson in Kearney
Survivors include his wife; sons, Jon Lee and Michael; daughters, Jenny and Amanda; his mother of Kalispell, Mont.; sister, Dawn Hatten of Oregon; two grandsons; and stepsons, Mike Bierma and Adam Clevenger
Kearney Hub, 17 February, 2014
TAYLOR, Mary Lou, 86, of Kearney, formerly of Elm Creek, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
Services: Monday at First Christian Church in Elm Creek
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Elm Creek
Born Feb. 20, 1927, in Hershey
Parents: Clarence and Ethel (Frame) Reiter
Married: May 21, 1950, to Clarence W. Taylor on Lilac Sunday at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington. He died Oct. 4, 2011
Survivors include her sons, Randy Taylor and his special friend, Barb Richardson, Kenny Taylor and his wife, Heather, Gary Taylor and his wife, Carol, and Kyle Taylor and his wife, Joie, all of Elm Creek; daughter, Marlene Marshall and her husband, Lorry, of Elm Creek; grandchildren, Heather Anthony and her husband, Tim, Sadie Hagemeier and her husband, Paul, Cami Buel and her husband, Scott, Steve Taylor and special friend, Amber Spotanski, Jody Taylor, Coby Taylor and his wife, Erin, Sammy Jo Taylor and Robert Managers and Logan Jones; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Charlotte Selk of Lexington and Evelyn Breeden and her husband, Jim, of Cozad; brother-in-law, Vance Taylor of Omaha; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Grew up in Lexington, graduated from Lexington High School in 1945; After marriage, lived and farmed at Elm Creek their entire married life
Activities: April 7, 1956, was baptized at First Christian Church in Elm Creek, was a lifetime member there; member of Christian Women’s Fellowship and the Westside Club; family was very important, especially loved spending time with her grandchildren; enjoyed coffee with neighbors, camping, playing cards and going to dances
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Lee Reiter; brother-in-law, Virgil Selk; sister-in-law, Mildred Taylor; and nephew, Bill Breeden
Memorials:the church or to the Elm Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Unit
Kearney Hub, 15 February, 2014
URBANEK, Alexis Rae, infant daughter of Bryce and Corey (Marz) Urbanek of Kearney, was born at rest Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: later
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Survivors include her parents; grandparents, Deb and Larry Dauel of Brainard, Cyril and Terri Urbanek of Ulysses and Deb and Gene Marz of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Kearney Hub, 25 February, 2014
WALLACE, Jackson Dean, 9, of Kearney died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Friday at Faith United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born Nov. 3, 2004, in Kearney
Parents: Jeremy and Dana (Dierwechter) Wallace
Survivors include his mother, Dana Marzolf of Kearney; father, Jeremy Wallace of Rapid City, S.D.; brothers, Bronson Wallace and Carson Wallace; sisters, Jenna Marzolf and Mercedes Wallace; grandparents, Valerie and Richard Bond of Cambridge, Dane and Jeanie Dierwechter of Morgantown, Pa., Ed and Sharon Marzolf of Gibbon and Deb and Mike Wortman of Wichita, Kan.; great-grandparents, Marvin and Ruth Bartling of Lodgepole and Ruth Dierwechter of Lebanon, Pa.; uncles, Brandon Dierwechter and David Bond, both of Lincoln, and Alex Bond of San Diego
Was a third-grader at Emerson Elementary School
Activities: enjoyed racing BMX, the Denver Broncos, music, playing Xbox, Cub Scouts and being outdoors; loved playing sports, especially hockey and soccer; enjoyed watching the Winter Olympics; was a loyal friend and truly enjoyed his friends
Kearney Hub, 19 February, 2014