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BARTH, Mary Ann, 80, of Sumner died Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at her home
Services: Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Amherst
Burial: Armada Cemetery in Miller
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born April 14, 1934, in Dawson County
Parents: Henry Sr. and Martha (Baker) Wempen
Married: Oct. 10, 1953, to Lloyd Barth in Rapid City, S.D.
Survivors include her daughters, Marcia Berg and her husband, Marlin, of Broken Bow, Cheryl Saathoff and her husband, Daren, of Franklin, Brenda Wilson and her husband, Jay, of Bertrand and Tammy Kenton and her husband, Chuck, of Lexington; son, David Barth and his wife, Tammy, of Kearney; brother, Ernest Wempen and his wife, Kathryn, of Overton; sisters-in-law, Delna Wempen of Minden and Beverly Wempen of Overton; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Mandy Berg, Greyden Smidt; Misty and Chase Freeman, Choncey and Chayten; Mick and Kelsey Berg; Megan Berg and fiancé Brandon Hunt; Cegie and Jeff Ludeke, Jillian and Jett; Jessica Wilson; Jamie Wilson; Kody Kenton; Kolin Kenton; Darin Barth; Courtney Barth; Heather and John Ellison, Taylor, Stephanie, Brittany and Skylar; Tina and Travis Newton, Traven and Timeree; and Aaron Timmens, Ian, Kinely, Brice and Carson
Attended District 63, Lone Star Country School, graduated in 1953 from Sumner High School; was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church on March 25, 1956, in Sumner
After marriage, lived in Scottsbluff, then returned to the Sumner area where they raised their five children; helped on the farm, did custom haying, worked in several hog farrowing confinements, at Coleman Manufacturing and at Tub’s Pub; was an extremely hard worker and always made sure the family was well taken care of
Activities: member of Grace Lutheran Church in Sumner, Sumner Saddle Club, Senior Citizens of Miller and Sumner, and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League; thoroughly enjoyed helping her brother, Ernie, and spending time with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially on holidays
Was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson and two brothers
Memorials: Sumner Splash Pad, Sumner Rescue Squad or Grace Lutheran Church in Sumner
Kearney Hub, 24 July, 2014
BRATTIN, Jeanette C., 91, of Kearney died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, at her home
Services: later in Oregon
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born Nov. 4, 1922, in Salem, Ore.
Was adopted by Ben and Anne (DeNuei) Eilers
Married: Aug. 19, 1943, to George P. Milam
Married: June 21, 1980, to Joseph Brattin. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her son, Jeff Morgan of Kearney
Grew up in several towns in Iowa, graduated from Garner (Iowa) High School; later attended Hamilton School of Commerce
Worked several years for the Civil Service, retired in 1981
Enjoyed traveling; spent the last nine years in Kearney
Was preceded in death by her husband Joe and her parents
Kearney Hub, 7 August, 2014
BUCHANAN, Wallace Lee “Buck”, 82, of Grant died Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Prairie Meadows in Omaha
Burial of cremains with military honors: Friday at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Mortuary: Bullock-Long in Grant
Born Oct. 24, 1931, in Gibbon
Parents: Carl and Lottie (Melick) Buchanan
Married: July 2, 1951, Nancy Snyder in Kearney
Survivors include his wife; sons, Gary of Loup City, Scott of Liberty Township, Ohio, and Tobin of Grant; daughter, Cheryl of Omaha; brother, Chuck of Webb City Mo.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 30 July, 2014
BURTON, Duane Edward, 75, of Clarinda, Iowa, died Sunday, July 27, 2014, at his home
Visitation: 5 p.m. Sunday at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda
Born Oct. 22, 1938, in Gibbon, Neb.
Parents: Dee and Georgia (Reynolds) Burton
Married: November 1988, to Debbie Woodard
Survivors include his wife; children, Patrick and wife Yvette Burton of Urbandale, Teresa and husband Allan Heng of York, Neb., Michael and wife Jenny Burton of West Des Moines, David and wife Liz Burton of St. Louis Park, Minn., JaSi Bartles of Clarinda and Jeff and wife Bobbi Bartles of College Springs; grandchildren, Allison and Michael Fayard, Matt, Kathryn and Mary Heng, Jonah and Amelia Burton, Caedron Bartles, Taelor and Kahner Hodge, Taylor and Tyson Banks and Tanner and Trey White; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Chase, Tyler and Keegan; and sister, Delores Williams of Kearney, Neb.
Attended school in Gibbon and Kearney, graduated from Kearney High School in 1956 and from Kearney State College in 1961
Taught high school and coached in Thedford and Columbus, Neb.; tne worked for Burroughs Corp. in Omaha, Neb., and Red Oak; worked at Lisle Corp. in Clarinda, 1968 - 2001
Activities: was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan and enjoyed most sports; played a big part in the A’s baseball program and attended games as much as possible; member of the A’s and was in the Clarinda A’s Hall of Fame; enjoyed bowling, pitching horseshoes, poker and pool
Was preceded in death by his parents, Dee Burton and Georgia Burton Sheldon; stepfather, Everett Sheldon; brothers, Darry Burton and Frank Sheldon; and infant sister, Joyce Burton
Memorials: Southwest Iowa Humane Society in Clarinda or the Alzheimer’s Association of Iowa
Kearney Hub, 31 July, 2014
DELANEY, Barry G., 70, of Kearney died Sunday, July 27, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Cremation was chosen; private family services: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Dec. 9, 1943, in Beloit, Kan.
Parents: Eugene and Erminie (Kresin) Delaney
Married: Aug. 21, 1965, to Carman Coffey at her home in Stamford
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Shannon Delaney of Council Bluffs, Iowa; son, Troy Delaney and his wife, Shoni, of Axtell; grandchildren, Nicholas, Christopher and Stephanie Jensen and Kersie and Brecklyn Delaney; and brother, Danny Delaney and his wife, Leann, of Casper, Wyo.
Moved with family to Oxford, 1946; graduated from Osford high school in 1962
Started working in Kansas in the oil fields as a roughneck and a driller
After marriage, lived in Cambridge; moved to Edison, 1969; moved to Oxford, 1974, bought the Drive Inn; sold the business in 1979, and farmed; retired in 2009, then moved to Kearney
Activities: enjoyed fishing and hunting, camping and especially going to Harlan County Dam with his grandchildren to fish
Was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Darlene Torkelson
Kearney Hub, 29 July, 2014
EASTON, Daniel R. “Dan”, 36, of Dallas, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, at his home
Services: Monday at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Burial: Plainview Cemetery near Maxwell, Neb.
Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Aug. 12, 1977, in Kearney
Parents: Robert and Maureen (David) Easton
Married: 2009, to Shannon Carter
Survivors include his daughter, Hailey of Dallas; father, Robert Easton and his wife, Marie, of Kearney; sisters, Amy Schroder and her husband, Bill, of Funk, Neb., and Susie Oligmueller and her husband, Jon, of Hickman, Neb.; three nephews; three nieces; grandmother, Marilyn David of Arvada, Colo.; and many extended family and friends, and a stepson Collin
In childhood, was active in many sports, earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts; attended Kearney Catholic High School, graduated in 1996; attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney, played on the football team all four years; graduated with a degree in telecommunications
Moved to Dallas, started a job with the company that is now Verizon Business, recently celebrated his 14th year with the company as a senior engineer; was a key member of a specialized planning group for long-distance transport, specifically ultralong-haul equipment
Activities: loved Nebraska football and the Denver Broncos as well as all sports, continued playing into adulthood; especially loved his job Was preceded in death by his mother, Mikki Easton; grandfather, Thomas David; grandparents, Merlyn and Robert Easton; aunt, Janet Sessum; and brother-in-law, Mathew Henriksen
A memorial fund has been established in Daniel’s name
Kearney Hub, 9 August, 2014
FEOLA, Marilyn Joan, 69, of Grand Island died Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at her home
Services: Friday at Northridge Assembly of God Church in Grand Island
Burial: Riverside Cemetery near Gibbon
Mortuary: Apfel in Grand Island
Born Nov. 12, 1944, in Kearney
Parents: Howard and Gladys (Lowell) Holthusen
Married: Dec. 28, 1966, to Roger Feola in Kearney
Survivors include her husband; daughters, Joy Feola-Keliikuli of Fort Collins, Colo., and Rachelle Feola of West Virginia; brothers, Dale Holthusen of Pleasanton and Jerry Holthusen of Ravenna; sister, Gwen Caldwell of Missouri; and six grandchildren
Grew up in the Kearney, Pleasanton, Lexington and Grand Island areas, graduated from Grand Island Senior High with the class of 1963; attended Life Bible College in 1966
After married, lived in Los Angeles, was a housewife; later moved to Mount Vernon, Ohio, New Jersey, Kearney and Grand Island, was a homemaker and a pastor at Foursquare Gospel Church
Activities: attended Northridge Assembly of God Church in Grand Island; enjoyed crocheting, reading, writing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her parents
Kearney Hub, 17 July, 2014
FISHER, Ellis E., 81, of Kearney, formerly of Oxford, died Monday, July 21, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Thursday at Union Cemetery in Beaver City
Mortuary: Wenburg in Beaver City
Born April 25, 1933, in Heltonville, Ind.
Parents: Curtis and Benza (Glassco) Fisher
Married: June 4, 1955, to June Dalton in Bedford, Ind.
Survivors include his wife; sons, David Fisher of Kearney and Randy Fisher of Columbus, Ind.; daughters, MaryKay Shearer and Bonnie Fisher, both of Kearney; brothers, James Fisher and his wife, Glenda, of Heltonville and Garry Fisher and his wife, Linda, of Campbellsburg, Ind.; brother-in-law, Rex Miller of Columbus, Ind.; grandchildren, Jacob Shearer, Jared Shearer, Matthew Fisher, Robert Fisher, Rachel Myers, Justin Fisher and Kayla Harden; and six great-grandchildren
Was raised in the Heltonville and Bedford area
Military: U.S. Army in May 1953-April 1955; honorably discharged
Returned to Helmsburg, Ind., in Brown County to work at the sawmill
Moved to Almena, Kan., 1976, and later Oxford, worked as a mechanic for Nu-Vu Chevrolet dealership, later worked at Brook’s Ford in Oxford, retired in 1995; later moved to Kearney to be closer to family
Activities: enjoyed riding his motorcycle and traveling, and coffee with his friends; was a lifetime member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars
Was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother; and sisters, Kay Fletcher and Eva Miller
Kearney Hub, 23 July, 2014
FRAZIER, David Pirl, 64, of Wahoo, formerly of Shelton, died Saturday, July 26, 2014, at Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo
Services: Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church in Mead
Burial: private
Mortuary: Svoboda in Wahoo
Born May 30, 1950, in Kearney
Parents: Lloyd and Mildred (Vogt) Frazier
Married: 1968, to Connie Erpelding
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Angela McCorkle and son-in-law, Dean; son, Christopher David Frazier and daughter-in-law Brooke; and four loving grandchildren, Madison McCorkle, Sydney McCorkle, Jack Frazier and Grace Frazier; also brothers and sisters-in-law, Duane and Garnita Frazier of Shelton and Doyle and Carolyn Frazier of Stromsburg; sisters, Doris Ripp and Dorothy Valdez and her husband, Louis, all of Gibbon; and a host of nieces and nephews
Was the youngest of five children; graduated from Gibbon High School in 1968
After marriage, lived in Shelton; relocated to Wahoo, 1993
Worked for a local farmer, then was employed at Klein Chevrolet in Shelton; over the next 20 years, worked for Fairbanks International in central Nebraska followed by 21 years of service at Virgl Implement in Wahoo
Activities: was an active member of the Shelton Volunteer Fire Department, was a member of the Shelton Jaycees and served on the village board; active member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo; was very proud of his family; enjoyed riding his Cushman scooter as a member of the Nebraska Cushman Club; also enjoyed travel, bowling, history, sports and time spent with neighbors and friends
Was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and his in-laws, Al and Maxine Erpelding
Kearney Hub, 29 July, 2014
HARRIS, Janice W. (Wimberley) Harris, 95, of York died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, in York
Services: Monday at First United Methodist Church in York
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Metz Mortuary in York
Born Aug. 14, 1918, in Riverdale
Parents: Wilson W. and Iva B. (Stafford) Wimberley
Married: July 27, 1946, to Norman E. Harris at her brother’s house in Minden. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Kristi and Fred Scheele of Waco; son and daughter-in-law, J. Scott and Jolyn Harris of Kearney, Mo.; grandchildren, Karla Scheele of Elkhorn, Kevin Scheele and his wife, Katie, of Lincoln, Kyle Scheele of Austin, Texas, Jennifer Turpin of Fort Mill, S.C., and Wendy Jackson and her husband, Jeff, of Clover, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Rachel Scheele and Benjamin and Alex Turpin; and sister, Delight Fox of Kearney, Neb.
Was a twin with brother Jerome W.; grew up in Kearney; graduated from Kearney High School, 1936, attended Kearney State College for one year; went to St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in Denver, graduated in 1941; worked for the Nebraska State Health Department and later served as school nurse for Shelton Public Schools
After marriage, farmed in the Shelton area, moved to York 2000;
Activities: involved in the community, gave countless hours to Shelton United Methodist Church and Shelton Public Schools; was awarded the Outstanding Commissioner Award for her work with the Shelton Housing Authority; was a 67-year member and past president of Chapter BI, P.E.O.; enjoyed traveling to all 50 states, all Canadian provinces, and Australia; enjoyed gardening
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents, six brothers, eight sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews
Memorials: Shelton United Methodist Church, P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund or the donor’s choice
Kearney Hub, 9 August, 2014
HOTHAN, Kent, 63, of Placitas, New Mexico, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Monday, July 11, 2014, at his home
No public services scheduled
Mortuary: Daniels Family in Rio Rancho
Born Jan. 24, 1951, in Julesburg, Colo.
Parents: Clarence and Luella (Rogers) Hothan
Survivors include his wife, Mary McDonald; children, Matthew, Mariah, Claire and Carolyn Hothan, Amber Kliss and Clea Hall; brothers, Fred, Lonnie and Lynn Hothan; and five grandchildren
Worked on the railroad, did many construction jobs, and especially loved adobe plastering work; used his skills for building his own home with the help of many friends and many work parties; especially enjoyed his family and friends
Kearney Hub, 2 August, 2014
HUFF, Leola M., 80, of Kearney died Monday, July 21, 2014, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village
Services: Thursday at Fifty-Sixth Street Baptist Church
Burial: Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Sept. 22, 1933, in Holdrege
Parents: Dewey F. and Jessie E. (Martin) Tupper
Married: Jan. 13, 1951, to Dale Huff in Jackson, Mo.
Survivors include her husband; son and daughter-in-law, James and Becky Huff of Minden; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Gene Wissmann of Bertrand, Ginger and Steve O’Brien of Kearney and Jean and Bryan Taylor of Grand Island; sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Bill Nolte of Holdrege; brother-in-law, Earl Huff of Shawnee, Okla.; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews
Attended school in Holdrege; worked a number of jobs, which included at the Plains Motel, Christian Homes, Dairy Queen, Mother Hull Home and St. John’s Good Samaritan Center
Activities: member of Fifty-Sixth Street Baptist Church; enjoyed fishing, camping, crocheting, archery and roller skating, and traveling to Branson, Mo.; had been involved in the Cub Scouts and also the Blue Birds
Was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Evelyn Dodson, Lois Bradley and Bennie Huff; brothers-in-law, Clarence Johnson, Gunnar Nelson, Zeke Dodson and Eugene Huff; and nephew, Billy Nelson
Kearney Hub, 23 July, 2014
HUGHES, LeRoy O.Jr., 70, of Kearney died Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Cremation was chosen. Private services later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born March 21, 1944, in East Liverpool, Ohio
Parents: LeRoy Sr. and Florence (Robinson) Hughes
Survivors include his daughters, Janice Lewis and her husband, Darrin, of Kearney and Heather Juarez and her husband, Jerry, of Somerset, Texas; sons, Treyvor Hughes and his wife, Crystal, of Gretna, La., LeRoy Hughes III of Gulfport, Miss., Brant Hughes and his wife, Della, of Meridian, Miss., and Efrim Hughes and Angela Meldahl of San Antonio; ex-wife, Jeannie (Alexander) Hughes of Gulfport; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his extended family at St Luke’s
Grew up in Houston, lived in Louisiana for several years, moved to Nebraska in 2002; moved to Kearney in 2007 and was a resident at Good Samaritan Society — St. Luke’s
Was preceded in death by his parents and one brother
Memorials: Good Samaritan Society — St. Luke’s in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 31 July, 2014
JOHNSON, Edwin L., 85, of Riverdale died Monday, July 14, 2014, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center in Kearney
Memorial services: Saturday at Riverdale Community Hall
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Aug. 4, 1928, near Tekamah
Parents: Dwight and Genevieve (Robertson) Johnson
Married: Sept. 30, 1950, to Maxine Pond in Lyons
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Susan King of Phoenix, Danita Beadle and her husband, Kern, of Kearney and Marta Nelson and her husband, Ray, of Wayne; sons, Steve Johnson of Kearney and Jeff Johnson of Riverdale; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, George “Dib” Johnson and his wife, Lois, of Sacramento, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews
Was the fifth son born to his parents; spent most of his childhood in the Decatur area, graduated from Decatur High School; moved to Lincoln and worked for the Nebraska Road Department and enrolled in a civil engineering course
Joined the 370th Engineering Corps., supervised the building of miles of roads in the state and eventually was hired by Missouri Valley Construction Co., a subsidiary of Peter Kiewit; was in charge of all dirt excavating work in the state of Nebraska, again supervising the building of miles of roads; was hired by Kearney County, 1971, as the county road and bridge superintendent; was appointed by Gov. J.J. Exon to serve on the Board of Examiners for County Highway and City Street Superintendents; retired and went into business for himself in a polyurethane spraying and painting company
Activities: enjoyed his family and work; in the years of road work, moved 30 times and made many friends throughout the state; had a strong faith, studied his Bible, loved music, played the harmonica and enjoyed dancing
Was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clayton, Wayne Byron “Blackie” and Fred Johnson; sister, Marilyn (Oldenhage) Heiner; grandson, Danny Nelson; and daughter-in-law, Barbara (Siebke) Johnson
Kearney Hub, 17 July, 2014
KEIPER, Robert W. “Bob”, 69, of Bellingham, Washington, formerly of Gibbon, Neb., died Friday, July 18, 2014, in Bellingham
Memorial services: Saturday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bellingham
Interment of cremains: St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Aurora, Colo.
Born June 2, 1945
Parents: Alyce and H.C. “Mike” Keiper of Gibbon
Grew up in Gibbon, graduated from Gibbon High School in 1963; earned a bachelor of arts degree from Kearney State Teachers College and a master’s in theater education along with a Ph.D. in education from the University of Northern Colorado
Taught at high schools in Nebraska and Colorado, at the University of Southern Illinois and retired from Western Washington University, was a tenured professor of education at the Woodring College of Education
Activities: loved the theater, directed numerous plays, loved to travel the world and loved people
Was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Mae “Toots” Bengtson of Trumbull, Neb.; and his father, H.C. “Mike” Keiper, and his mother, Alyce M. Keiper, of Gibbon
Survivors include: his sister, Shirley Skow and her husband, Dale, of Grand Island, Neb., and his brother, Don Keiper and his wife, Linda, of Gibbon, four nieces and one nephew and an extensive family
Memorial contributions: Gibbon Fine Arts Boosters
Kearney Hub, 24 July, 2014
LAMMERS, Marjorie J., 80, of Grand Island died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, in Grand Island
Services: Monday at All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island
Body was cremated
Born Nov. 23, 1933, in Paxton
Parents: Rudolf and Gladys (Hurst) Keehn
Married: March 15, 1952, to Weert W. Lammers
Survivors include her former husband, Weert Lammers and his wife, Sharon, of Grand Island; daughter, Rhonda Larkowski and her husband, Robert, of Thornton, Colo.; sons, Warren Lammers and his wife, Deb, of Guide Rock and Kevin of Grand Island; special daughter, Cheri Lammers of Grand Island; grandchildren, Cheri Maea, Amy Huggins and Tara O’Neill; great-grandchildren, Kira Haselhuhn, Marie Larkowski Maea, Tusa Larkowski Maea, Jesiah Larkowski, Adrianna Huggins, Fa’asipa Maea, Lloyd Maea, Shelby Krohn, Griffin Krohn and McKenzie O’Neill; great-great-granddaughter, Scarlett; brother, John Keehn and his wife, Lorraine, of Kearney; and sisters, Doris Simpson of Waverly, Iowa, Marion Schroeder of Ravenna, Irene Smith and her husband, Clinton, of Kearney, Nola Brown of Firestone, Colo., and Mary Schwab of Seward
Lived briefly in Colorado, otherwise lived her entire life in the central Nebraska area she loved; graduated from Litchfield High School in 1950 and taught school for a year
After marriage, lived on a farm near Hazard; worked as a cook for many years
Activities: enjoyed sewing, gardening, reading and cooking; volunteered with the Special Olympics program for many years; cared for her son, Brian, for 20 years until his death in February
Was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Delmar; and sons, Brian and Robert
Memorials: Special Olympics
Kearney Hub, 7 August, 2014
LEHMKUHL, Allan Eugene, 87, of Kearney died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at his home
Services: Wednesday at First United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born Dec. 9, 1926, in Norfolk
Parents: Albert and Hallie (Troutman) Lehmkuhl
Married: April 3, 1947, in Pierce at the Congregational Church parsonage
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Betty; daughter, Barbara of Kearney; grandsons, Erik, his wife, Chanel, and their sons, Evan and Tyler, of Denver, Aaron, his wife, Kara, and their sons, James and Jack, of Kearney and Luke and his wife, Heather, of Kearney; and sister, Madeline Meyer of Randolph
Graduated from Pierce High School in 1944
Military: Feb. 19, 1945 - Oct. 24, 1946; obtained the rank of staff sergeant in the infantry; was trained as a sharpshooter and served as a clerk typist; earned the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal; returned to Norfolk, worked in a family department store
Worked for McKesson and Robin Drug Co., lived in Omaha for five years, also lived in the Nebraska City area and McCook; retired from McKesson and Robin in 1977; owned and operated his own business in McCook until June 1991, then retired to Kearney
Enjoyed fishing, hunting and being outdoors; loved camping, especially with his three grandsons; was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and belonged to First United Methodist Church in Kearney at the time of his death; member of the VFW, American Legion and the fraternal order of Masons
Was preceded in death by his parents and a son-in-law, Kent Estes
Memorials: the church or to the Alzheimer’s Association
Kearney Hub, 5 August, 2014
LICHTY, Forrest W., 97, of Kearney, formerly of Omaha, died Monday, July 21, 2014, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center
Graveside services: Tuesday at Evergreen Memorial Park in Omaha, military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born May 26, 1917, in Orchard
Parents: John and Addie (Buchanan) Lichty
Married: April 14, 1945, to Bernice Hoefer in Oklahoma City. She died in 2002
Survivors include his daughters, Gwen Luth and her husband, Rick, of Kearney and Jeanne Sutter of Point Richmond, Calif.; grandchildren, Tripp Sutter and his wife, Kelly, of Omaha, Matt Luth and his wife, Jessica, of Puyallup, Wash., Tiffany Strauss of El Cerrito, Calif., and Meredith Mandel and her husband, Greg, of Houston; and eight great-grandchildren
Grew up on a farm near Orchard; spent much of his youth fishing, working in his father’s grocery store and helping with the farm; graduated from Neligh High School and attended Wayne State College
Military: joined U.S. Army in 1941, served during World War II
After marriage, lived in Omaha, worked as a carpenter and then a building inspector for the city of Omaha; moved to Kearney to be closer to family
Activities: a life member of Millard American Legion Post 374 and the Wood Carvers Association; enjoyed woodcarving, fishing, playing bridge and doing crafts
Memorials: St. John’s Good Samaritan Society or Millard American Legion Post 374
Kearney Hub, 26 July, 2014
LIVINGSTON, Evelyn "Juanita," 91, of Kearney died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at Mother Hull Home
Graveside services: Thursday at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Feb. 4, 1923
Parents: Frank and Clara (Goldstein) Lambert
Married: Oct. 18, 1942, to Leslie E. Livingston in Lincoln. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Vicki and John Richman, Les and Kathy and John and Mary, all of Kearney; grandson, John Richman and Keisha Meeter of Lake Quivira, Kan.; grandchildren and spouses, Michael and Kim Richman of Lexington, James Kurt and Kelly Richman of Katy, Texas, Heather and Michael Daubert of Omaha, Gretchen and John Dolson of Lincoln, Tracia and Tyler Clark of Puyallup, Wash., and Michael Livingston of Kearney; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Russ Lambert and his wife, Linda, of San Antonio; and sister-in-law, Phyllis Lambert of Lincoln
Was the second of eight children in her family; graduated from Lincoln High School, attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; received her licensed practical nurse degree from the Kearney School of Practical Nursing, 1967
After marriage, lived in Lincoln, Gothenburg and Kearney; worked for the Nebraska State Hospital for Tuberculosis, the Kearney Eye Institute and Good Samaritan Hospital
Activities: was a 60-plus-year member of First United Methodist Church in Kearney; was a 50-plus-year member of Chapter EG, PEO; family was top priority, cared for her parents when their health began to fail; enjoyed her roses and geraniums, shopping, picking out a new daveno, and attending grandchildren’s activities and husband's World War II reunions; after death of husband, moved to Northridge Retirement Communit, lived there until a few months before her death
Was preceded in death by her husband; infant son, James Dale; parents, Frank and Clara Lambert; and six siblings and their spouses
Memorials: First United Methodist Church in Kearney or the Livingston Scholarship Fund at the University of Nebraska Foundation
Kearney Hub, 5 August, 2014
LUFT, James Evan, 29, of Gibbon, formerly of Lexington, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, as a result of a vehicle accident north of Kearney
Services: Wednesday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington
Burial: Fullerton Cemetery
Mortuary: Reynolds-Love in Lexington
Born Sept. 7, 1984, in Grand Island
Parents: Vern and Peggy Ann (Nathan) Luft
Survivors include his companion and mother of the boys, Cynthia Soto of Gibbon; sons, Jett and Jacob Luft, both of Gibbon; father and stepmother, Vern and Jody Luft of Lexington; brother, Jason of Lexington; grandfather, Rupert and wife Bernita Nathan of Fullerton; grandmother, Gilda Luft of David City; and many stepbrothers and stepsisters
Kearney Hub, 4 August, 2014
LYNAUGH, Linda R., 80, of Kearney died Monday, July 21, 2014, at Good Samaritan Society in Ravenna
Services: Friday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Gregory, S.D.
Burial: I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Gregory
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born: April 23, 1934, in Lyman County, S.D.
Parents: Raymond and Sophie (Kubal) Lane
Survivors include her son, James Lynaugh and his wife, Betty, of Kearney; grandchildren, Derek, Susie and Zach; four great-grandchildren; brother, Paul and his wife, Leona; sister, Imojene and her husband, Jim; sister-in-law, Lillian; and many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and friends
Grew up in Iona, S.D., later moved to Minnesota, graduated from high school in North St. Paul, Minn.; attended school in Minnesota and was certified as a lab technician
Returned to South Dakota after seven years, worked for Rosebud Family Clinic for 40 years; finished as the clinic manager before retiring
Activities: member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Kearney; enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, fishing, baking and crocheting; was active with the Eagles Club and Senior Center and did volunteer work for hospice
Was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Douglas; and daughter-in-law, Leann
Memorials: Health Connect at Home Hospice of Kearney
Kearney Hub, 21 July, 2014
McCLURE, Harold F. “Mac”, 88, of Kearney died Saturday, July 12, 2014, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village
Memorial services: Monday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Inurnment of ashes: church columbarium
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born: December 28, 1925, in Kearney
Parents: Fred and Agnes (Wortman) McClure
Married: Dec. 26, 1949 to Margaret Johnson in Kearney. She died in 2010
Survivors include his daughter, Jane McClure of Kearney; and son, Patrick McClure of Seattle
Graduated from Riverdale High School in 1943
Military: veteran of World War II, U.S. Army Air Force, 1943-1945
Attended Nebraska State Teachers College in Kearney, received a degree in biology and social sciences in 1949; obtained his master’s degree from Kearney State College in 1959
Taught school in Wilcox, 1949-1951 and served as principal, coach and teacher of English, history and biology; quit teaching for a couple of years, worked as a traveling tire and car battery salesman; returned to teaching, was a physical education instructor then guidance councilor at Kearney Junior High School; became principal, 1964, then was principal at Kearney High School, 1968-1987
Activities: member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, member and past president of the Kearney Education Association, member of the Nebraska Council of School Administrators and served on the Central Community College Board of Governors, the Nebraska Community College Association Board and the Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission; member of Kearney Elks Lodge 984 and was a past recipient of the Kearney Hub Freedom Award in 1995; was inducted into the Kearney High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012 and was a former board member of the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation
Was preceded in death by his wife, and his sister, Betty McClure
Memorials: Kearney Public Schools Foundation or St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund
Kearney Hub, 18 July, 2014
MURRISH, Gaylen D., 84, of Kearney died Monday, July 14, 2014, at his home
Services: Friday at the Evangelical Free Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Memorials: American Diabetes Association
O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home, July 18, 2014
OLSON, Michael L. “Mike”, 69, of Kearney died Saturday, July 26, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Private family services: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born May 5, 1945, in Chicago
Parents: John and Florence (Anderson) Olson
Married: July 17, 1965, toMarian Eddy in Delton, Mich.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Deb Olson of Kearney and Christine Warner and her husband, John, of Celebration, Fla.; granddaughter, Olivia Warner; sisters, Jean Duncan and her husband, Paul, and Louise Napoli and her husband, Carmen, all of Chicago; and brother-in-law, Bob O’Heir of Arizona
Grew up in Chicago, graduated from Homewood Flossmor High School; graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich.
After marriage, lived in various locations throughout the Midwest, moved to Kearney in 2000; was working for Allmand Bros. Manufacturing at the time of his death
Activities: enjoyed woodworking, fishing, boating, golfing and hunting as well as spending time with family and friends
Was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruth O’Heir; and an infant twin brother
Kearney Hub, 28 July, 2014
O'NEILL, Margaret Ellen, 82, of Kearney, formerly of Sumner, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Monday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Kearney
Burial: St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery near Eddyville
Mortuary: Reynolds-Love in Lexington
Born March 3, 1932, in the family home at Sumner
Parents: Delmar R. and Margaret L. (Trindle) Dickerson
Married: Oct. 31, 1953, to Thomas J. “Sam” O’Neill at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Eddyville. He died in 1990
Survivors include her six sons and one daughter and their spouses, Tom “Tip” and Jan O’Neill of Lincoln, Tim and Vickie O’Neill of Lebanon, Pa., P.J. and Carol O’Neill of Kearney, Dan and Judy O’Neill of North Platte, Mitch O’Neill of Kearney, Colleen O’Neill of Omaha and Bill and Jen O’Neill of Gretna; grandchildren; T.J. O’Neill of Omaha, Nicole and husband Scott Bienstock of Parkville, Mass., Bridgette and husband Dan Vogelsong of Carlisle, Pa., Joe O’Neill and fiancée Liz Kurban of Washington, D.C., Brooke O’Neill of Hastings, David and wife Michaela O’Neill and Sean and wife Kelsie O’Neill, all of Lincoln, Andrew and Patrick O’Neill of North Platte and Camille, Olivia and Jack O’Neill of Gretna; great-grandchildren, Annaleigh Vogelsong and Owen Bienstock; and nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
Graduated from Sumner High School, 1949; attended Nebraska Wesleyan University, was a member of Delta Zeta sorority
Taught one year at Murdock, then moved back to Sumner to be closer to her widowed father and to teach elementary school
After marriage, helped her husband at his Sam’s Market in Sumner; retired in 1987
Activities: was active in many church and civic organizations; member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, was the church organist for many years, member of the Altar Society and taught religious education classes; became active in the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, served as president for two years; was named a Merit Mom by the Nebraska Mother’s Association; was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, Sumner Senior Citizens, Bible study and was a member of the Dawson County Election Board; was a substitute elementary teacher and volunteered her time reading to students; was grand marshal of the Sumner Fourth of July Celebration parade in 2010; member of St. John Capistran in Amherst at the time of her death; spent her final months at WEL-Life Assisted Living in Kearney
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; infant grandchildren, Sam and Hannah; brothers, Howard in infancy and Duane “Bud” Dickerson; and sisters, Betty Wickard and Barbara McTygue
Memorials: Sumner Commercial Club Splash Pad, the Vision Research – ROPARD Foundation or Young Believers at St. John Capistran
Kearney Hub, 24 July, 2014
RIZER, Maggie E., 92, of Kearney died Monday, July 28, 2014, at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha
Services: Friday at First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Jan. 6, 1922, in Holyoke, Colo.
Parents: George and Dine (Driefholt) Gifford
Married: Sept. 3, 1939, to Junior A. Rizer in Kearney. He died in 1991
Survivors include her son, Bill Rizer and his wife, Judy, of Omaha; daughter, Kay Clark and her husband, Bernie, of Omaha; grandchildren, Scott, Rob and Elizabeth; stepgrandchildren, Sarah Frisbie, Becky Lallman, Trent Clark and Vanessa (Clark) Larson; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
Graduated from A.O. Thomas High School in Kearney in 1939
Lived in the Kearney area, was a legal secretary for O.A. Drake for 14 years and a clerk in the Buffalo County Assessor’s Office for 10 years; moved to Omaha in 2007
Activities: was active in the Kearney Naomi Rebekah Lodge 12, Kearney Senior Center, United Methodist Women and First United Methodist Church; enjoyed many friendships, Scrabble and bingo at Maple Ridge in Omaha
Was preceded in death by her husband, 11 siblings and an infant son, Delbert
Memorials: First United Methodist Church in Kearney or Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha
Kearney Hub, 31 July, 2014
ROGERS, Lysle L., 91, of Ravenna died Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at Good Samaritan Center in Ravenna
Services: Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born Nov. 10, 1922, in Wellfleet
Parents: Chancey and Mary Elizabeth (Golden) Rogers
Married: July 28, 1945, to Anne Jakubowska in Crepy-en-Valois, France. She preceded him in death
Survivors include his sons, Bernard Rogers of Denver and Dan Rogers of Ravenna; daughters, Jacki Gray of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Laurie Mapes of Minatare; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
Attended school in North Platte
Military: National Guard, then became U.S. Army Ranger, 1939; served in World War II until 1945; was withthe first into action on D-Day
After marriage, lived in North Platte; moved to a farm south of Ravenna in 1948; worked as a farmer, trucker and cattleman until his retirement
Activities: member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Was preceded in death by his wife; brothers, Philip and Bernard; and sisters, Thelma and Edna
Memorials: to the church
Kearney Hub, 17 July, 2014
ROLLINS, James, 91, of Madison, South Dakota, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at Golden Living Center in Madison
Memorial services: Monday at Weiland Funeral Chapel in Madison
Inurnment with military honors: Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Neb.
Born Dec. 18, 1922, in Hastings, Neb.
Parents: Louis and Phenie (Henrichs) Rollins
Married: Sept. 30, 1944, to Gloria Long in Smith Center, Kan. She died in 1961
Married: May 10, 1962, to Ruth Audette in Kearney. She died in 2008
Survivors include his son, Larry Rollins and his wife, Kathy, of Omaha, Neb.; daughters, Sandy Volmer and her husband, Bill, of Gretna, Neb., Diane Rindone and her husband, Joe, of Prescott, Ariz., and Bernadette Dudgeon of Beatrice, Neb.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
Grew up in Hastings and graduated from high school in 1940
Military: U.S. Army during World War II
Graduated from Hastings College in 1946, received his master’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln; taught and served as superintendent of schools in Kenesaw, Neb.; last worked as a salesman for University Publishing in Lincoln; moved to Golden Living Healthcare Center in Madison in 2011
Activities: member of First Presbyterian Church, Mason Scottish Rite, Shrine, Elks and American Legion Post 52, all in Kearney
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association
Kearney Hub, 29 July, 2014
SCHEER, John A., 89, of Kearney died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, at Ravenna Good Samaritan Society
Graveside services: Saturday at Red Cloud Catholic Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born April 26, 1925, in rural Tipton, Kan.
Parents: Peter and Emma (Fuesser) Scheer
Married: July 3, 1968, to Sandy May in Mankato, Kan.
Survivors include his wife; sons, Jay Scheer and his wife, Kirsten, and Russ Scheer, all of Kearney; brother, Walter Scheer of Beloit, Kan.; sister, Lucille Peters of Jewell, Kan.; brothers-in-law and their wives, Rick and Pam May of Florida and Randie and Lisa May of Kearney; and grandchildren, Destyni, Preslie and Jaycee Scheer of Kearney
Grew up in rural Tipton, received his education at Tipton Catholic School
Military: U.S. Navy on Jan. 11, 1945, - July 8, 1945
After marriage, lived in Red Cloud and Sylvan Grove, Kan., where he farmed; later moved to Kearney, worked at Eaton Corp., Kearney State College and Kearney High School
Activities: member of St. James Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son; brothers, Greg Scheer and Minolph Scheer; and sisters, Margaret Scheer and Della Schaffer
Memorials: St. James Catholic Church
Kearney Hub, 7 August, 2014
SCHROER, Beverly J., 88, of Kearney died Monday, July 21, 2014, at Cambridge Court
Services: Thursday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born June 25, 1926, in rural Elm Creek
Married: Nov. 3, 1945, to Fay E. Schroer in Phillipsburg, Kan.
Survivors include her husband; sons, Ronnie Schroer and his wife, Carol, of Waverly and Rodney Schroer and his wife, Jolene, of Kearney; daughters, Peggy Baer and her husband, Danny, and Deb Collins and her husband, Gary, of Kearney; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews
Grew up in the Elm Creek area, graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1944
Had been married for 68 years and farmed in the Kearney area
Activities: member of the United Methodist Church, Soil Sisters garden club, taught Sunday school and Bible school, and was a member of a missionary club; enjoyed sewing and making flower arrangements
Was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and one grandchild
Memorials: Jubilee Center and Kearney Volunteer Fire Department
Kearney Hub, 23 July, 2014
SHEEN, Rosalie M., 85, of Kearney died Thursday, July 24, 2014, at Country House Residences in Grand Island
Services: Tuesday at First United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Jan. 8, 1929, in Kearney
Parents: Elmer and Ruth (Swanson) Mercer
Married: Oct. 8, 1950, to Russell Sheen in Kearney. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Melanie of Grand Island and David and Gwyn of Bennington; daughters, Kathy Fickenscher of North Platte, Deanna Gee and her husband, David, of Grand Island and Brenda Kingston of Kearney; brother, Richard Mercer and his wife, Alice, of Kearney; sisters-in-law, Wilma Jones of Kearney and Stella Mercer of Alabama; grandchildren, Nicole Gee-Jones and her husband, Grant, Angela Gee, Lacey Gee, Andrea Fickenscher, Nathan Fickenscher, Kelsey Sheen, Callie Sheen, Beau Sheen, Zachary Sheen, Rebecca Treinen, Michael Treinen and Joseph Treinen; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews
Graduated from Kearney High School in 1946, attended Nebraska State Teachers College
Worked as a secretary at the Air Base
After marriage, lived in various cities, returned to Kearney in 1964; was a homemaker, raised five children, worked part time at Kaufmann-Wernert and later was a tax preparer with H&R Block for more than 30 years
Activities: enjoyed traveling, having visited all 50 states and Europe, enjoyed square dancing, fishing and spending time at their cabin at Johnson Lake; hobbies included golf, bridge, reading, puzzles, coffee with friends and Husker football; greatest joy was spending time with her family; member of First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Jerry; two infant brothers; son-in-law, Earl Fickenscher; grandson, Corey Sheen; sisters-in-law, Eileen Mercer and Helen Woodward; brothers-in-law, Evert Schroer, Lowell Woodward and Ruben Jones; and niece, Debbie Mercer
Memorials: First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 26 July, 2014
TRIPLETT, Margaret Josephine, 92, of Gibbon died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Tuesday at Gibbon Baptist Church
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Gibbon
Born Dec. 21, 1921, in Shelton
Parents: Charles and Adina (Stearley) Sealing
Married Feb. 1, 1942, to Louie Triplett. He died in July 1982
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Lois Coleman of Chicago, Ken and Kathy Triplett of Grand Island, Elaine and Gary Sallans of Aurora, Wendell and Rosemary Triplett of Grand Island and Rodney and Carol Triplett of Creighton; grandchildren and their spouses, Mark and Sharon Thuente, Perry and Wendy Thuente, Dana Hengstler, Lisa Vasa, Dan and Suzanne Triplett, David Triplett, Greg Sallans, Debra and Kasey Herzberg, Ryan and Megan Sallans, Amy Richardson, Stephanie and Jeff Justesen, Sarah Olson, Stacey and Chris Preuss, Greta and Bill Pinkerton, Chelsea Triplett, Samantha Triplett and Elliot Triplett; 34 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Charlene Johrde and her husband, Paul, of Bedford, N.H., and Helen Curtiss of Taos, N.M.; brothers, Raymond Sealing of Camp Verde, Ariz., and Gaylord Sealing and his wife, Helga, of Shelton; brother-in-law, Charles Gray of Columbus; sister-in-law, Mercedes Morrison of Greeley, Colo.; many nieces and nephews whom she treasured; and many, many friends
Was the first of seven children in her family and moved to a farm near Prosser, later moved to the Stearley family farm south of Shelton and was raised there; graduated from Gibbon High School in 1939
After marriage, lived on a farm near Alda, then bought their farm south of Gibbon in 1951, raised her children there; moved to a new house built on their farm by their son Wendell in 1977, lived in that house until her recent illness
Margaret was a dedicated farmer’s wife, working in the fields alongside her husband plus taking care of her home and family; was involved in her church, did much volunteer work, sang in the choir, taught Sunday school and was a great friend to anyone in need, helped her daughters in their 4-H sewing projects and helped sew most of their own clothes; enjoyed reading and gardening, birdinging; longtime member of the Sunshine Extension Club; was involved in the Elderhostel program and took many trips across the United States; with Louie, was commended for their leadership in Platte River conservation and were instrumental in helping Rowe Sanctuary get started; was especially proud that the sanctuary named the trail through the grounds and along the river the Triplett Trail
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Arnold Sealing; and sister, Eula Gray
Memorials: Gibbon Baptist Church or Rowe Sanctuary
Kearney Hub, 9 August, 2014