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ANDERSON, Conrad L., 79, of Long Pine died Sunday, April 20, 2014, at Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth
Services: Friday at First Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Axtell
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born June 28, 1934, in Kearney
Parents: LaVern and Bernice (Peterson) Anderson
Married: Aug. 21, 1954, to Shirley Aulner in Hastings
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Janell Jorgensen and her husband, Brad, of Omaha, Renee Tucker and her husband, Tracy, of St. Paul and Aletha Sands and her husband, Don, of Lincoln; son, Keven Anderson and his wife, Sara, of Holdrege; brother, Byron Anderson of Holdrege; sister, Marilynn Smith and her husband, Bob, of Milliken, Colo.; nine grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
Attended and graduated from Bertrand High School in 1952
Worked at the Naval Ammunition Depot in Hastings; enlisted in the local Army Reserve Unit, became ER17397826 and stayed a reservist for eight years
Graduated from nursing school at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings, 1959; worked in Jennie Melham Memorial Hospital in Broken Bow for one ye, then attended Creighton Memorial Hospital Anesthesia School; after graduation, worked at “Doctor’s” hospital, then took a a position as administrator and anesthesia provider for Schuyler Memorial Hospital Inc.; was on the Church Council, president of Schuyler Rotary Club, president of the Nebraska Association of Nurse Anesthetists, president of the regional areas of the Nebraska Hospital Association and freelance anesthesia in many area hospitals; worked in Kearney, beginning in 1972; was president of the Midwest Anesthesia Group PC; after twenty years, moved to Long Pine and worked freelance until July 1997
Activities: member of First Lutheran Church in Kearney, then St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bassett, served four years on the Church Council as treasurer and secretary; served for two-plus years on the Long Pine Chamber of Commerce as secretary and treasurer
Was preceded in death by his brother, LeMoyne Anderson
Memorials: Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth or Hospice of O’Neill
Kearney Hub, 24 April, 2014
BAUER, Ervin Allen, 76, of Raymore, Missouri, and the Kansas City area and recently of Rantoul, died Monday, April 14, 2014, at Ransom Memorial Hospital in Ottawa, Kansas
Services were Saturday at Eddy-Birchard Chapel in Osawatomie
Burial: Ruhamah Cemetery near Rantoul, Kansas
Born Sept. 29, 1937, in Buffalo County, Neb.
Parents: Elmer J. and Minnie D. (Lammers) Bauer
Married: May 17, 1958, to Ilene R. Bridges in Hyannis, Neb.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Peggy Craig of Rantoul, Dianna Cracraft of Raymore and Connie Thompson and her husband, Bill, of Springhill; brother, Alfred Bauer and his wife, Freida, of Pleasanton, Neb.; sisters, Dorothy Phillips and her husband, Kim, of Pleasanton and Marilyn Cyborn and her husband, David, of Boelus, Neb.; grandchildren and their spouses, Brandon and Lori Cracraft, Jeremy and Jenna Cracraft, Tabitha and Jesse Hayes, Ricky Craig, Alex Craig, Jesse and Amanda Baker and Bailey Baker; great-grandchildren, Gracie Ratterree, Thomas Ratterree, Ricky Craig III, Laney Cracraft, Wyatt Cracraft, Henry Cracraft, Sophia Hayes and Chance Baker; future great-grandchildren, Chet Cracraft in May 2014, Paisley Baker in July 2014 and Baby Brandon Cracraft in November 2014; and many other family members and an friends
Was the oldest of five children in his family; grew up around the Pleasanton area and attended a one-room schoolhouse where he finished the eighth grade; from childhood, drove his dad’s teams and rode horses; was in a trail drive in Wyoming, brought cattle out of the Tetons down over the salt flats in Utah
After marriage, lived on a farm near Litchfield, Neb.; operated several stables in Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa and Colorado; in Missouri started their last stable and built a rodeo arena, restaurant and bar; Rawhide Arena won the MRCA Rodeo of the Year in 2006
Activities: great loves were horses and rodeos; enjoyed horse sales; brought longhorn steers out of Texas to use in his rodeos; also ran the pony ring at all the county fairs in Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas; did more than 1,000 private pony birthday parties
Was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Burtis
Kearney Hub, 21 April, 2014
BEATTY, Marvin Wayne, 74, of Kearney died Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Memorial services: Wednesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born June 26, 1939, in Arnold
Parents: Archie and Donna (Koch) Beatty
Married JoAnn Franssen
Survivors include his wife of 28 years; children, Marcia Brouillette and her husband, Roger, of Lincoln, Michael Beatty and his wife, Stacy, of Kearney, Janet Callahan and Tim Rosentrater of Callaway, Lorie Hauser and Dan Denson of Broken Bow and Larry Smorgala and his wife, Holly, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; grandchildren, Matthew, Madison, Sherri, Melissa, Cory, Kelsey, Justin, Haden, Taylor and Cody; great-grandchildren, Trey, Kenyon, Keyshon and Sydnee; brother, Denny Beatty and his wife, Peggy, of Arnold; and nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends
Was a graduate of Gandy High School
Military: U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1963
Returned to Arnold; retired to Kearney, 2005
Was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter, Melissa
Kearney Hub, 29 April, 2014
BIEHL, Lola K. “Casey”, 74, of rural Kearney died Monday, April 28, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Memorial services: Saturday at First United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Dec. 25, 1939, in Minden
Parents: Norris and Ruth (Rasmussen) Petersen
Married: May 10, 1959, to Francis “Buss” Biehl in Cozad
Survivors include her husband; daughter, Angie Kenney and her husband, Paul, of Amherst, grandchildren, Tyler and wife Desi, Jared and wife Danessa, Ethan and Gavin and fiancée Leah Marshall and great-grandchildren, Paisley and Brecken, Fynnegan and Phoebe; son, Gregg Biehl and his wife, Dixie, of Fremont and grandchildren, Breanne Woolsey and husband Todd, Emily, Hannah and Olivia and great-granddaughter, Kinley; son, Eric Biehl of Lincoln and grandchildren, Ian, Harrison and Logan; and brother, Kelly Petersen of Kearney
Grew up in Cozad, graduated from Cozad High School in 1958
After marriage, helped her husband farm in rural Dawson County; helped start the day care at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington and was a foster parent; moved 10 miles north of Kearney, 1975, began farming and operated Moo Feedlot; became a member of First United Methodist Church and was active in the adult Sunday school and church boards; did volunteer work for Good Samaritan Hospital Hospice for 15 years
Activities: loved to play bridge and golf, was helpful to others in counseling and enjoyed decorating; enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary Lou Allen
Memorials: S.A.F.E. Center in Kearney or to First United Methodist Church East Lawn Food Pantry
Kearney Hub, 30 April, 2014
BRANSTITER, Loy D., 86 of Kearney, formerly of Overton, died Friday, April 11, 2014, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center
Services: Tuesday at Overton United Methodist Church
Burial with military honors: Overton Cemetery
Mortuary: Reynolds-Love in Lexington
Born July 13, 1927, in Oconto
Parents: Claude and Pearl (Casey) Branstiter
Married: Feb. 19, 1950, to Phyllis Bristol in Ansley
Survivors include his wife; son, Victor of Kearney; daughter, Deb Schmidt of Lexington; brothers, Virgil and Roy, both of Lexington; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 12 April, 2014
BUSCH, Robert Dale, 86, of Pleasanton died Monday, April 14, 2014, at his home southeast of Pleasanton
Services: Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pleasanton
Burial: St. Mary’s Cemetery in Pleasanton
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born Dec. 5, 1927, on the family farm near Riverdale
Parents: Herman and Leota (Hollinger) Busch
Married: Aug. 26, 1952, to Rita Paitz
Survivors include his wife; son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Bonnie Busch of Pleasanton; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Ron Schwab of Grand Island, Judy and Frank Kucera of Litchfield and Amy and Steve Altmaier of Kearney; grandchildren, Mark Schwab and his wife, Michelle, Mitch Schwab and his wife, Jolene, Luke Kucera and his wife, Jamie, Seth Kucera and his wife, Angie, Sara Arnold and her husband, Sean, Shannon Busch, Ryan Busch and Jake Altmaier and fiancée, Heather; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister, LaVaghn Nickman
Attended grade school at District 26, graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1945
Loved farming and was able to stay on the farm his whole life; continued to farm even after he list his arms in a farm accident in 1962
Activities: greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and in the later years, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Melvin
Memorials: St. Mary’s Church or Pleasanton Fire and Rescue
Kearney Hub, 15 April, 2014
CLINE, Donald Ray, 76, of Gibbon died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Ravenna Good Samaritan Center
Services: Monday at Faith United Church in Gibbon
Burial: Riverside Cemetery at Gibbon with military honors
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Gibbon
Born April 26, 1937, in Cairo
Parents: Rex and Ida (Engle) Cline
Married: July 19, 1960, to Barbara “Bobbie” Cater in Fremont, Calif.
Survivors include his wife; son, Donald Cline Jr. and wife, Pam, of Muncy, Pa.; daughters, Denise Volquardsen and her husband, Darryl, of McCook and Rochelle Krull and her husband, Chris, of North Platte; grandchildren, Josh Price, Tammy Wheeler and her husband, Aaron, Sonny Cline, Rex Cline, Zachary Volquardsen and his wife, Bridget, Emily Steenson and her husband, Matt, and Madison and Bryson Krull; great-grandchildren, Madeline and Angelica Price, Lorrelia and Lillian Wheeler, Rylan and Maylynn Cline and Jeron Ray Steenson; sister, Barb Cline of Arvada, Colo.; brothers, Jim Cline and his wife, Sherril, of Gibbon and Butch Cline and his wife, Merna, of Kearney; and many nieces, nephews and cousins
Received his education from Gibbon High School, graduated in 1955; then moved to California
Military: U.S. Army on Oct. 4, 1960 - Sept. 1962; served in Germany
After marriage, lived in Denver, moved back to Gibbon in 1974; was an over-the-road truck driver for North American Van Lines for 40 years, retired in 2003
Activities: enjoyed working in his shop, fly fishing, camping and attending his grandchildren’s events; member of the Faith United Church and the Gibbon American Legion Post 310
Was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joyce Mulder; and brother-in-law, Ron Henderson
Memorials: Aseracare Hospice, the Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department or the church
Kearney Hub, 19 April, 2014
COOL, Shirley R., 83, of Kearney died Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
Services: Monday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born August 23, 1930 in Liberty, Missouri
Parents: Henry B. and Rema I. (Golden) Hicks
Married: January 2, 1960 to Julius F. (Frank) Dreher in Hays, Kansas; he was killed in a commercial airline crash on January 18, 1960
Married: October 13, 1962 to Bert W. Cool at the Community Christian Church in Kansas City, Missouri
Survivors include sons, Michael E. and wife Diane Cool, of Amherst, NE, Stephen R. and wife Linda Cool of Grand Island; daughter, Marsha A. and husband J. Michael Enyart, of Moberly, MO; grandchildren, Jeremey M. Cool of Amherst, Nicole L. and husband Eric Hollingsworth of Kearney, Justin M. Enyart of Moberly, MO, Joshua S. Cool, of Kearney, NE, William A. Cool of Amherst; 6 great grandchildren; sisters Jeanette Lindberg, of Roanoke, IL, Beverly A. and husband Frank Gilmore of Shell Knob, MO; brother-in-law Harold and wife Bonnie Cool of Broken Bow, NE and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and friends
Grew up on the family farm in Mercer County, Missouri; in August of 1947 the family moved to Clinton, Missouri; graduated from Clinton High School in June of 1948, attended Business College and Junior College in Kansas City, MO
Worked for Arthur Anderson & Co. Accounting; moved with husband Bert to Amherst, 1975; later moved to Oberlin, Kansas; moved to Kearney in 2008
Was preceded in death by her first husband, and second husband, granddaughter; Christine Cool and niece; Debbie Hileman
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COUGHTRY, Marsha Mae (Orr), 62, of Grand Island died Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Wedgewood Care Center in Grand Island
Memorial services: Saturday at Spirit of Life Church in Grand Island
Inurnment: Shelton Cemetery
Mortuary: Apfel
Born Oct. 13, 1951, in Lewellen
Parents: Clifford Orr and Donna Orr Cervantes
Survivors:Jeffery Resh of Grand Island; Jason, Kim, Amber and Jason (Jr.) Funk of Hastings; Jessica, Jim and Kaitlyn Camplin of Grand Island; Terry and Virginia Orr of Grand Island; Linda and Frank Spotanski of Shelton; Randy Orr of Grand Island; Roy Orr of Grand Island; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends
Received her education in Gibbon and graduated from Gibbon High School; worked at various jobs and was a member of Gibbon Baptist Church; later moved to Grand Island, joined the Spirit of Life Church, served as an usher; loved her church family
Due to failing health, moved to Wedgewood Care Center, enjoyed playing bingo, playing cards and the craft room; enjoyed collecting jewelry
Will be remembered for her caring spirit and willingness to help when and wherever she could
Memorials: American Cancer Society
Kearney Hub, 25 April, 2014
FOERSTER, Arthur Wilfred, 78, of Lincoln, formerly of Kearney, died Monday, March 31, 2014, at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln
Services: April 4, at St. Patrick’s Church in Lincoln
Mortuary: Butherus, Maser & Love in Lincoln
Born: June 21, 1935, in Polo, S.D.
Parents: Leo and Mayme (Kopecky) Foerster
Married: May 29, 1959, to Rose Klapperich in Miller, S.D.
Survivors include his wife, Rosie; children and their spouses, Carey and Shelly, Laurie and Dick, Scott and Mary, and Justin and Lynn; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
Activities: was a very generous and loving man; loved spending time with his family and grandchildren and loved family functions
Kearney Hub, 6 April, 2014
FREAD, Ella, 86, of Kearney died Saturday, April 12, 2014, at her home
Services: Thursday at St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born March 8, 1928 at Litchfield
Parents: Raymond and Margaret Anderson
Married: June 28, 1947 to Russel Ezra Fread, at Port Townsend, Wash.
Survivors include husband, Russell Fread of Kearney; daughters, Mary Erazim, Cindy Collins and her husband, Bobby, and Lori Gould and her husband, Todd, all of Raleigh; sons, Kenneth Fread and his wife, Laura, of Houston and Monte Fread and his wife, Sue, of Kearney; son-in-law, Rex Lindaman of Portland, Ore.; brother, Earl Anderson and his wife, Gwen, of Pleasanton; and sister, Carol Supanchick and her husband, Bob, of Ravenna
Attended one-room schoolhouses and ended up becoming a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse at age 16
After marriage, lived in Port Townsend where Russell was stationed with the U.S. Army
Was a farm wife; later earned her teaching degree in 1970 and spent the next 40 years teaching in central Nebraska; was honored with the Presidential Award of Excellence in Education, became master’s prepared in 1981 and thrived as an outstanding educator; after retirement was a substitute teacher for many years
Activities: had many interests, including reading, politics, gardening; enjoyed learning and playing golf; was a Husker fan; enjoyed cooking and baking, was an exemplary hostess; family was very important to her
Was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn Lindaman; grandson, Alex Fread; son-in-law, John Erazim; two brothers; and five sisters
Memorials: St. James Catholic Church
Kearney Hub, 15 April, 2014
FRINK, Paul E., 85, of Kearney died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center
Services: Friday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Gibbon
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon with military honors
Born Sept. 22, 1928, in Gibbon
Parents: Willard and Pauline (Arbuckle) Frink
Married: Aug. 26, 1952, to Anna M. “Cynthia” Conway in Key West, Fla. She died in 2007
Married: 2008, to Nora “Darlene” Lewis. She preceded him in death
Survivors include his son, David Frink and his wife, Wanda, of Kearney; daughters, Pamela Miska and her husband, Wendell, of Kearney and Paula Keller and her husband, Keith, of Norfolk, Va.; stepsons, Michael Lewis, Anthony Lewis and David Lewis, all of Kearney; stepdaughters, Teresa Poore and Tammie Wuehler and her husband, Gary, all of Kearney; sister, Twyla O’Brien of Kearney; grandchildren, Matthew Frink and Kathleen Keller, both of Virginia Beach, Va., Elizabeth Lauren Frink, Klaire Keller and Kandyce Keller, all of Norfolk, Va., Holly Anway, Brian Miska, Christine Allen and Natalie Hanna, all of Kearney, Heather Smallcomb of Gibbon and Darci Williams of Odessa; great-grandchildren, Alec, Hunter and MaKenna Smallcomb of Gibbon, Madison Frink, Emma and Ella Allen, Drew, Bailey, Wyatt and Caden, and Ashley Anway, all of Kearney, and Kaitlyn and Ethan Williams of Odessa; great-great-grandchildren, Destiny and Milani Anway of Kearney; and numerous nieces and nephews
Was raised by his grandparents, David and Stella Arbuckle, and his aunt Eva and uncle Adolph Brandt
Military: entered the U.S. Navy on April 12, 1949; served in the Philippines and served on the USS Bushnell, USS Truckee and the USS Luiseno; during the Vietnam War, served on the USS Ponchatoula; after the Vietnam War, served on the USS Dewey and the USS Lowry, then was granted shore duty and appointed to master chief petty officer over the Command, Assault craft, Unit 2, Little Creek Amphibious Base
Lived in many places over his military career; after retiring in 1972, moved to Gibbon; worked at Schuster Implement until he retired
Activities: member of American Legion Post 310; enjoyed woodworking, playing cards, traveling to casinos, spending time with family
Was preceded in death by his wives; parents; son, John Frink; and grandson, Heath Frink
Memorials: American Legion Post 310
Kearney Hub, 10 April, 2014
GLATTER, Helen M., 88, of Amherst died Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Friday at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Oct. 17, 1925, in Valley County
Parents: Andrew and Clara (Czuba) Kusek
Married: June 10, 1947, to Donald V. Glatter in Elyria
Survivors include her husband; sons, L.D. Glatter and his wife, Becky, of Lawrence, Kan., David Glatter of Amherst, John Glatter and his wife, Barbara, of Arvada, Colo., Daniel Glatter and his wife, Henrietta, and Mark Glatter and his wife, Kathy, all of Kearney, Michael Glatter and his wife, Diana, of San Diego, Matthew Glatter and his wife, Crystal, of Sumner, Donald Glatter and his friend, Christina Johnson, of Anchorage, Alaska, and Christopher Glatter and his wife, Stacie, of Gretna; daughters, Trish Glatter of Las Vegas, Mary Jo Sumrall and her husband, Steve, of Fraser, Colo., Anita Trimble and her husband, Layne, of Kearney, Helen Glatter of Amherst and Susan Gallagher and her husband, John, of Salem, Ore.; 24 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Floyd Kusek and his wife, Betty, of Boring, Ore.; sisters, Sister Lenore Kusek and Sister Clara Frances Kusek, both of Chicago; sisters-in-law, Ardath Kusek of Burwell, Evelyn Kusek of Ord, Gen Kusek of Seward and Sister Ann Glatter of Concordia, Kan.; and brother-in-law, Tony Hittner of Salina, Kan.
Graduated from Ord High School in 1942; attended one year of college and then taught country school near Fort Hartsuff
After marriage, lived and worked on the family farm northeast of Amherst for 67 years
Activities: member of St. John Capistran, D.C.C.W., extension club and Amherst Lions Club; loved spending time with her family, especially grandchildren, making pressed flower cards, baking, gardening, quilting, sewing, playing cards, making banners and garments for the church, making cornhusk dolls, reading the Bible, teaching CCD, and attending ecumenical Bible study; was uniquely creative
Was preceded in death by her daughter, Margret Glatter; granddaughter, Mary Kaitlyn Glatter; brothers, Henry, Adrian, Bernard and Andrew Kusek; and sisters, Marie Suminski, Mildred Kusek and Sister Bonaventure Kusek
Memorials: St. John Capistran Catholic Church, St. James Catholic Church or Kearney Catholic High School Foundation
Kearney Hub, 30 April, 2014
HANSON, Roger H., 89, of Kearney died Friday, April 18, 2014, at Good Samaritan Society — St. John’s
Services: Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Burial, with military honors: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Jan. 27, 1925, in Bertrand
Parents: Easton and Irene (Adkins) Hanson
Married: 1948, to Yvonne C. Walker in Kearney
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Patricia Nicholson and her husband, Gary, of Beatrice, Carol Furniss and her husband, Robert, of Stratton, and Cynthia Murphy and her husband, Scott, of Kearney; sons, R. Andrew Hanson and his wife, Vicki, of Kearney and Daniel Hanson and his wife, Barbara, of Broken Bow; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Delores Dobberstein and Darlene Hanson; brothers-in-law, J. Harold Walker and Jerry Walker; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives
Grew up in Loomis, graduated from Loomis High School in 1942
Military: U.S. Army, 1945-1947
Later attended Kearney State Teachers College, earned his bachelor’s degree in 1950 and participated in the football and basketball programs; later earned his master’s degree in 1957 and his doctorate degree in educational administration in 1969 from the University of Nebraska
Taught and coached sports in Belvidere and worked as superintendent of schools in Lebanon, Gretna, Hebron, Broken Bow and Silver Lake; in Sheridan, Wyo.; and in Aberdeen, S.D.; also worked for the Nebraska and Wyoming Departments of Education and taught at Kearney State College from 1978-1986
Activities: member of the Nebraska State Educational Association, Nebraska Schoolmasters Association, AASA Century Club, American Legion Post 52, Masonic Lodge, Kearney Elks Lodge 984 and Rotary and was a Nebraska Navy Admiral; attended church at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church; family and education were very important, enjoyed watching, participating in and coaching all sports
Was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Charles Hanson, Sherrod Hanson, Raymond Hanson and Eugene Hanson
Memorials: University of Nebraska to establish a scholarship for students pursuing a degree in educational administration
Kearney Hub, 19 April, 2014
LENGKEEK, Ray F., 81, of Kearney died Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center
Graveside services: Monday at Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Aug. 13, 1932, at Poole
Parents: John and Bernice (Stacy) Lengkeek
Survivors: sister-in-law, Charlene Lengkeek of McColl, S.C., and many loving nieces and nephews
Worked odd jobs in the area most of his life
Activities: liked pictures of churches and looking at church buildings; member of Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney, attended faithfully when he was able; enjoyed listening to his radio and playing his cassette tapes; loved his family, extended family at St. John’s and, most of all, he loved the Lord
Was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Evelyn Miller; and brother, Harold Lengkeek
Memorials: St. John’s Good Samaritan Society or Faith United Methodist Church Kearney Hub, 12 April, 2014
MARGRITZ, Donna Bell, 73, of Kearney, formerly of Overton, died Monday, April 21, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Friday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington
Burial: St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery near Lexington
Mortuary: Nelson-Bauer in Holdrege
Born Jan. 23, 1941, at Julesburg, Colo.
Parents: Joseph A. and Katherine V. (Kukla) Schmitt
Married: June 8, 1959, to Leo Margritz at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. He died June 22, 2008
Survivors include her children, Brad Margritz and his husband, John Kite, of Denver, Terri Margritz of Kearney, Gaye Lannan and her husband, Joe, of Omaha and Greg Margritz and his wife, Mercedes, of San Diego; grandchildren, Lindsay Martian and her husband, Andrew, Candace Kalasky and her husband, Rich, Johnathan Burgi and Monserrat Margritz; brother, Donald Schmitt and his wife, Lucille, of Red Feather, Colo.; sister, Virginia Margritz of Holdrege; brothers-in-law, Charles Margritz and his wife, Julene, of Lexington and Frank Mavetz and his wife, Janet, of Canton, Ill.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Was the youngest of three children; grew up in Grant, Julesburg, Missouri and then Lexington; attended St. Patrick’s High School in Sidney, graduated with the class of 1958
Donna married Leo Margritz, and her sister Virginia married Leo's brother Gerald; many special memories were made raising their families together in the Overton area
Worked for the Bank of Overton and later transitioned to working in hospital finance; retired from Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Activities: enjoyed golfing, time with her friends, and especially time with family and grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother-in-law, Gerald Margritz; and sister-in-law, Catherine Mavetz
Memorials: homeless shelter of the donor’s choice
Kearney Hub, 23 April, 2014
MARTIN, Peggy J., 76, of Kearney died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Tuesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born June 12, 1937, in Torrington, Wyo.
Parents: Hans and Hazel (Hill) Van Mark
Married: June 24, 1956, to Floyd Martin in LaGrange, Wyo. They later divorced
Survivors include her sons Floyd Jr. “JR” of Kearney, Charles “Chuck” of Elm Creek and Randall “Randy” of Omaha; daughters, Karen Martin of Kearney and Angela “Ang” Amack of Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
Grew up in and attended high school in Wyoming
Moved to Kearney in 1961, worked for Baldwin Manufacturing, 1978-1993, at the same time worked for Perkin’s Restaurant; retired in 1993; also worked part time for Bonanza Restaurant in Kearney
Activities: past member of the Baptist Church; enjoyed painting, quilt making and embroidering
Was preceded in death by her parents and one sister
Memorials: The Salvation Army Assistance Fund
Kearney Hub, 19 April, 2014
McCOMB, Rosanna M. “Rosie”, 72, of Kearney died Sunday, April 20, 2014, at her home
Visitation: Wednesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney Burial of cremains: Broken Bow Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Born Nov. 25, 1941, in Cheyenne, Wyo.
Parents: Frank and Edna (Coffman) Spanel
Survivors include her daughter, Deena of Kansas City, Mo.; brother, Rick Spanel and his wife, Carol, of San Jose, Calif.; sisters, Inez Richards and her husband, Ken, of Purdum and Sandy Satchell and her husband, Al, of Woodbury, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews
Spent her early years in the Kimball area, graduated in 1961 from Ansley High School; attended Grand Island School of Business
Moved to Kearney in 1975; worked for Baldwin Manufacturing for 30 years before retirement
Activities: was an avid walker; enjoyed helping others; was a Husker football fan
Was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael; and sister, Doris Royle
Memorials: First United Methodist Church–East Lawn Ministry in Kearney or to the American Cancer Society
Kearney Hub, 22 April, 2014
MEEK, Marie Dorris Hynes Young, 93, of Denton, Texas, died Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Denton
Services: pending
Burial: Ravenna, Neb.
Born April 9, 1921, in Mount Rose, S.D.
Parents: Austin L. and Eva Dorris (Brown) Hynes
Married: 1941, to Kenneth G. Young. He preceded her in death
Married: 1980, to Ellwood R. Meek
Survivors include her husband of 33 years; sisters, Madeline Druke and Regina Ryan; daughter, Karen Young Apetz and her husband, Robert, of Fort Worth; grandson, Andrew R. Apetz and his wife, Rebecca, of Jacksonville, N.C.; granddaughter, Kensley Apetz Sutherlin and her husband, Jason, of Fort Worth; and great-grandchildren, Audrey “Maddie,” Rylee and Austin Apetz and Connor Sutherlin
In infancy, moved with her family to Holt County, Nebr.; graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in O’Neill in 1938
After marriage with Kenneth, lived in Tampa, Fla., Madison, Wis., and Ravenna; worked as a cosmetologist in her salon for 42 years; also worked at the Grand Island (Neb.) Ordnance facility as an X-ray technician for quality control and Eaton Corp. in Kearney, Neb.
After marriage with Ellwood, retired and moved to Sun City West, Ariz., in 1994, and to Texas in 2004
Activities: was active in many organizations in Ravenna, including the American Legion Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Women’s Club, Our Lady of Lourdes Altar Society and the Ravenna Chamber of Commerce
Was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Don Hynes; sister, Bonnie Brown; her husband of 33 years, Kenneth G. Young; and son, Robert A. Young
Kearney Hub, 23 April, 2014
O'BRIEN, Mary Lou, 79, of Kearney, formerly of North Platte, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at her home
Services: Friday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte
Burial: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Mortuary: Adams & Swanson in North Platte
Born Jan. 22, 1935, in Kearney
Parents: John and Mary (McVaney) Wink
Married: Aug. 11, 1956, to John K. O’Brien. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her children, Patrick O’Brien and his wife, Ronnie, of Shelton, Timothy O’Brien and his wife, Maribel, of the Philippines, Dennis O’Brien of North Platte and Bridget O’Brien of Omaha; and eight grandchildren
Was the youngest of 11 children; graduated from Kearney High School, attended Duchesne Academy in Omaha, earned a teacher’s certificate and taught at Cathedral Elementary in Omaha for two years
After marriage, lived most of their married lives in North Platte
Later earned a master’s degree in counseling from Kearney State College; in North Platte, taught elementary education, was a counselor for Lutheran Family Services and taught religious education for 25 years and English as a second language; moved to Kearney in 1999, after her husband’s death; worked at Herberger’s
Activities: was involved in many support groups, continuing her counseling as a volunteer
Was preceded in death by her husband, parents and 10 siblings, including her twin brother, Maurice, who died shortly after birth
Memorials: Kearney Catholic High School Foundation or to the North Platte Catholic School Endowment
Kearney Hub, 29 April, 2014
PARRISH, Mildred I., 98, of Grand Island, formerly of Kearney, died Friday, April 18, 2014, at Wedgewood Care Center in Grand Island
Services: Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Jan. 26, 1916, in Grahamville, Ky.
Parents: Richard and Gladys (Page) Hite
Married: April 26, 1942, to Glen R. Parrish in Beloit, Kan. He died in 1991
Survivors include her daughter, Dorothy Gaskill and her husband, James N. Gaskill, of Gothenburg; grandchildren, Roxanna Eaton and her husband, Craig, of Grand Island, Jeffrey Cook and his wife, Shelli, of Lincoln, Tiffany Cook of Round Rock, Texas, Lisa McNulty of Bellevue, Rhonda Kandler of Luna Pier, Mich., and James E. Gaskill and his wife, Leota, of Lexington; 18 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives
Lived in Kearney since 1957; after Glen’s death, continued to live in Kearney; moved to Grand Island in 2000 to be closer to family
Activities: member of First Presbyterian Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary; had been a talented singer, loved to dance, sang in the church choir and taught Sunday school; was a hard worker and spent much time caring for her family; enjoyed music, reading, sewing, gardening and playing bingo; enjoyed friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; six brothers; one sister; daughter, Linda L. Cook; and grandson, Eric Gaskill
Kearney Hub, 22 April, 2014
PETERSON, Norman D. “Pete”, 80, of Kearney died Sunday, April 20, 2014, at Rose Lane Home in Loup City
Services: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney, military honors
Burial: Lone Tree Cemetery in Weissert
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Aug. 1, 1933, in Weissert
Parents: Pete C. and Wilma (Barnes) Peterson
Married: Sept. 1, 1955, to Doris Smith in Broken Bow
Survivors include his wife; children and spouses, Gregory and Carla Peterson, Jody and Karen Peterson and Jeffery and Jeri Peterson, all of Kearney, and E. Troy Peterson and his soul mate, Olive, of San Diego; grandchildren, Michel Peterson and his wife, Amy, of Amherst, Nathan Peterson, Hayden Peterson, Shelby Peterson and Mranda Peterson, all of Kearney, and Ariah Peterson and Jasmine DeGuzman, both of San Diego; stepgrandchild, Larry Debaun of Kearney; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Brayden Peterson, both of Amherst; brother, Melvin and Donnah Peterson of Weissert; sister, Jeanette Lacy of Kearney; and many nieces and nephews
Grew up on the farm at Weissert, attended school at Weissert and Broken Bow
Military: U.S. Army, 1955-1957; served in Germany
Moved to Kearney, worked at the GM dealership; later opened his own shop in Taylor for a short time, then returned to work in Kearney; owned and operated Pete’s Town & Country in Kearney, 1880's until he retired; then worked for Dave Waggoner Plumbing
Activities: enjoyed car racing at the dirt tracks in Nebraska and Kansas; was severely burned in 1969 while racing at Kearney Raceway; enjoyed NASCAR and classic country music
Memorials: Alzheimer’s research
Kearney Hub, 24 April, 2014
RAE, William S. “Bill” Jr., 73, of Kearney died Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at his home
Services: Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Nov. 27, 1940, in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Parents: William S. Sr. and Mary K. (Berkland) Rae
Survivors include his children and their spouses, Valerie and K.D. Williams of Kearney, Brian and Jinny Rae of Elwood and Janel and Harry Baldwin of East Galesburg, Ill.; grandchildren, Brandi and husband Nathan Erdman of West Des Moines, Iowa, Lacey Williams and Lexie Williams, both of Kearney, Hunter Rae of Indianapolis, Kent Rae of Elwood and Ethan Baldwin of East Galesburg, Ill.; and great-grandchildren, Mason and Miley
Graduated from Fort Dodge High School, 1958
Military: U.S. Air Force
Moved to Kearney in 1976, worked as a salesman for Dick Hill Ford; opened Kearney Auto Sales with his friend and business partner, Stan Mast
Activities: enjoyed playing at the World Series of Poker Tournaments at The Horseshoe and Bellagio casinos in Las Vegas; dedicated member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church; enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his parents
Memorials: Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Kearney Hub, 10 April, 2014
REESE, Everett Herbert, 84, of Lincoln died Monday, April 7, 2014, in Lincoln
Memorial services: Thursday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pleasant Dale
Burial: Lincoln Memorial Park
Mortuary: Lincoln Memorial
Born April 15, 1929, in Poole
Parents: William and Elizabeth (Jochem) Reese
Married: June 1, 1954, to Lettie Janssen in Nebraska City
Survivors include his wife; son, Kevin of Farmington, N.M.; daughters, Vicki Bartunek of Crete and Linda Hewitt of Wichita, Kan.; brother, Ed; sisters, Dorothy Heinzman, Eileen Metz, Evelyn Kreutzer and Lori Kiper; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
Kearney Hub, 9 April, 2014
REITZ, Eunice I., 89, of Pleasanton died Monday, April 14, 2014, at her home
Services: Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pleasanton
Burial: St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Pleasanton
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Nov. 17, 1924, on the family farm
Parents: Herman and Julia (Husa) Geisler
Married: Feb. 3, 1949, to John D. Reitz in Pleasanton. He died in 2013
Survivors include her daughter, Anne-Marie Dale and her husband, Merle Gifford, of Pleasanton; grandchildren, Aaron Matuschka of Kearney and Kish Dale and his wife, Marci, of Pleasanton; great-grandchildren, Shayla and Saige Keim of Pleasanton; and sisters, Iane Gray of Texas and Mary Chism of Kearney
Grew up in the area, graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1942; moved around the country when her husband was in the U.S. Navy, then moved to Milford for two years then moved back to Pleasanton in 1964
Was an accomplished pianist and taught piano lessons for more than 25 years
Activities: member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pleasanton; hobbies include reading, music, flowers, and gardening; was a devoted wife, mother and friend
Was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Gilbert, Amiel, Lawrence, Earl and Bern Geisler; and sisters, Minnie Maixner and Agnes Johnson
Memorials: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Joseph Indian School or Food for the Poor Charity
Kearney Hub, 15 April, 2014
RICHARDS, Minnie Lucille Knodel, 86, of Kearney died Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Kearney. Graveside services: April 14, Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell
Mortuary: Arnold Funeral Home
Born Jan. 17, 1928, in Kaylor, S.D.
Parents: Emanuel and Jennie Mae (Miller) Knodel Married: Charles D. Richards; he preceded her in death
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Louise and Jamie Hunter of Montello, Wis., and Loren and Kelly Richards of Kearney; grandchildren, Karri, Stephani, Katie, Joe and Liz, Kasey and Kassi; great-grandchildren, Joslynn, Laci and Haleigh and Ryan; sister, Alice Johnson of Minneapolis; brother and sister-in-law, Orval and Arlene Knodel of Topeka, Kan.; sister-in-law, Dorothy Knodel of Mount Morris, Ill.; and many nephews and nieces, including David and Delene Gillespie of Cheyenne, Wyo., Jeanette and George Hawley of Wyoming and Lenore Johnson of Minneapolis
Activities: was dedicated to her family and the Lord Jesus Christ
Was preceded in death by her husband; in-laws, Floyd D. and Bertha L. (Groupe) Richards; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Tillie, Howard and Waldean, Allen, Orin and Rose, and Gilbert; sisters and brothers-in-law, Viola and Ralph Williamson and Arlene Ruby and Jim Carr; infant sisters, Lenore and Mary; and brother-in-law, Bill Johnson
Was buried with her husband
Memorials: Gideons International
Kearney Hub, 14 April, 2014
RING, Priscilla “Pat”, 78, of Kearney died Sunday, April 20, 2014, at her home
Serivce: private
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born June 7, 1935 in Custer County
Parents: Albert and Portia (Dobesh) Fortik
Survivors include her sons, Bill Carlson and his wife, Michele, of Lincoln and Dan Carlson and his wife, Mary, of Wetmore, Colo.; daughter, Cindy McMinn and her special friend, Rich Loibl, of Gothenburg; brother, Doug Fortik and his wife, Pat, of Winnemucca, Nev.; and grandchildren, Bryce Carlson and Amber Toombs and her husband, Eric, all of Lincoln, and Melissa McMinn of Kearney
Was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson
Kearney Hub, 21 April, 2014
SCARBOROUGH, Rita Rose “Reta”, 81, of West Point, California, died of cancer Sunday, April 6, 2014, at her home
Services: April 10, San Andreas Chapel
Born Nov. 9, 1932, in Elm Creek, Neb.
Parents: Earl and Sarah (Laycock) Turner
Married: Dec. 26, 1952, to Gerald Scarborough
Survivors include her husband; son, Randy; daughters, Janet and her husband, Mason, Cindy and Lavonne and her husband, Tommy; son, Chris; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; brothers, Leon Turner of North Carolina and Robert Turner of Kearney, Neb.; and many nieces and nephews as well as grandnieces and grandnephews
Passed away after a long battle with cancer; was a Christian
Attended Odessa elementary school, graduated from Odessa High School in 1951; also attended college in San Francisco
Retired from property management in California
Activities: enjoyed arts and crafts, crocheting, baking and cooking, playing cards, sitting outside and talks with the neighbors; especially enjoyed time with family
Kearney Hub, 10 April, 2014
SMITH, Loretha, 91, of Kearney died Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
Memorial services: Thursday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born Jan. 26, 1923, in Wann, Okla.
Parents: Orville and Laura (Overturf) Downs
Married: 1937, to Aaron Martin. He preceded her in death
Married: 1945, to Archie Kincaid. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her sons, Michael Martin of Denver, Dennis Henderson of Holyoke, Colo., Archie Kincaid of Sterling, Colo., and Wesley Smith of Norfolk; daughters, Onlee Martin of Sparta, Wis., Mary Baker of Benkelman, Karen Arias of Kearney and Claudine Johnson of Trenton; brothers, Richard of Colorado and James of California; sister, Ike of Colorado; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Grew up and received her education in Bartlesville, Okla.
After marriage with Aaron, lived in Denver and was a homemaker
Worked as a licensed practical nurse for Spears Hospital in Denver; retired from nursing in 1970, and finally retired in 1999; enjoyed gambling, especially the slot machines and scratchers, and crocheting
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Bradley Kincaid; daughter, Shedra Lang; three brothers; four sisters; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild
Kearney Hub, 30 April, 2014
STEELE, Marguerite F., 82, of Kearney died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village
Graveside services: Friday at Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Dec. 12, 1931, in Kearney
Parents: Thomas and Lola (Blevins) Chism
Married: June 17, 1947, to Billy Livingston in Kearney
Married: Jan. 21, 1951, to Vernon Steele in Kearney
Survivors include her daughter, Delilah Livingstone Staab and her husband, Robert, of Bellevue; sons, Danny Steele and his wife, Cheryl, of Tacoma, Wash., Michael Steele of Kensington, Kan., and Scott Steele and his wife, Christine, of Gibbon; brother, Richard Chism of Kearney; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
Grew up and attended school in Kearney
Worked as a nurse’s aide at St. Luke’s Nursing Home for 20 years; worked at the Jubilee Center for 15 years
Activities: attended church at Grace Fellowship in Kearney; enjoyed playing bingo, visiting with good friends and spending time with family
Was preceded in death by one grandson, one granddaughter, two sisters and three brothers
Memorials: St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Society in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 23 April, 2014
VALENTINE, Lloyd, 80, of Kearney died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center
Services: Monday at St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born Oct. 27, 1933, in Buffalo County
Parents: Frank and Vila (Simon) Valentine
Married: Mary Rochford. She preceded him in death
Married: Sept. 20, 1980, to Jean Reinertson of Ravenna
Survivors include his wife; son, John Valentine of Ravenna; daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Chris Farrell of Lexington; grandchildren, Levi Valentine of Des Moines, Iowa, Sara Valentine of Chadron and Luke and Logan Farrell of Lexington; great-grandchildren, Hayden, Quintin and Jordan Farrell; stepchildren and their spouses, David and Kathy Reinertson of Juniata, Ingrid and Ron Seifert of Grand Island, Gretchen and Jerry Fontenot of Montgomery, Texas, and Paul and Carol Reinertson of Gibbon; stepgrandchildren, Michael Reinertson of Shakopee, Minn., Brandon Seifert and Derek Wietjes, both of Lincoln, Heather Weinrich of Omaha, Lindsay Ground of Kenesaw and Jordan, Josh and Rylee Reinertson of Gibbon; and stepgreat-grandchildren, Madison and Olivia Weinrich, Lane and Avery Kelley, Caleb and Conner Ground, Mathew and Andrew Reinertson and Everett Wietjes
Graduated from Ravenna High School in 1951
Military: U.S. Army in 1954-1956; served in Japan
Farmed near Poole; retired, 1993, moved to Arizona; after 11½ years moved, because of deteriorating health, to Kearney to be near family
Was preceded in death by his first wife; parents; infant son, Jim Valentine; and brother, Jerry Valentine
Kearney Hub, 11 April, 2014
VanVLEET, Delilah R., 86, of Kearney died Monday, April 28, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Friday at O’Brien Straatmann Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born Aug. 29, 1927, in Dunning
Parents: Russell and Mabel (Anderson) Zutavern
Married: 1949, to Eugene VanVleet. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her son, Marc and his wife, Karla, of Billings, Mont.; daughters, Diane Folk and her husband, Larry, of Eatonton, Ga., Teresa Danos and her husband, Johnny, of Des Moines, Iowa, and Jeanne Ferbrache and her husband, Jack, of Omaha; grandchildren, Josie and Hunter of Billings; sisters, Aileen Davenport of Montana and Georgia Plumb of Washington; and many other family and friends
Grew up in Dunning, graduated from high school there; attended one year at Kearney State Teachers College
Activities: member of Grace Fellowship Church in Kearney; enjoyed spending time with her family and studying her Bible
Was preceded in death by her husband; son, Hal, and granddaughter, Natasha
Memorials: Grace Fellowship Church in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 30 April, 2014
WALTER, Alfred F. “Al”, 62, of Lincoln died Friday, April 18, 2014, in Lincoln
Services: Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lincoln
Burial: Calvary Cemetery in Lincoln
Mortuary: Butherus, Maser and Love in Lincoln
Born March 4, 1952, in Kearney
Parents: Paul and Eva (Lepine) Walter
Survivors include his wife, Deb; children and their spouses, Kara and Greg Morris of Mountain Home, Ark., and Neil and Carrie Walter of Omaha; grandchildren, Addison and Atley Morris; father-in-law, Don Weight and his wife, Shirley, of Loup City; brother-in-law, John Weight and his wife, Joyce, of St. Joseph, Mo.; and sisters-in-law, Donna Harrison of Lincoln, Cheryl Boardman and her husband, Frank, of Olathe, Kan., and Connie Weight of Kearney
Was raised in Ravenna
Was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Elmer and Alice Chop and Phyllis Weight; and brother-in law, Garry Harrison
Kearney Hub, 21 April, 2014